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Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 vs 2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS: 32 vs 28 hp, 518 vs 421 cc, 700 vs 686 lb, $8,999 vs $7,699. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520
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2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520

518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$8,999

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2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS
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2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS

421cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,699

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At a glance

More power32 hpvs28 hpFourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 wins
Lower price$8,999vs$7,699Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Lighter700 lbvs686 lbKodiak 450 EPS wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs421 ccFourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 wins
Ground clearance9.4 invs10.6 inKodiak 450 EPS wins
Towing848 lbvs1,322 lbKodiak 450 EPS wins

Across measured specs the FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 leads in 3 categoriesand the Kodiak 450 EPS in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 runs a 518 cc single-cylinder making about 32 hp, while the Kodiak 450 EPS uses a 421 cc single-cylinder rated near 28 hp. The FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520 has the power edge (32 hp vs 28 hp). The Kodiak 450 EPS is lighter at 686 lb (vs 700 lb). At $7,699 the Kodiak 450 EPS is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 520
Honda · 2025
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Kodiak 450 EPS
Yamaha · 2025
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Engine
Displacement518 cc421 cc
Engine configurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)32 hp28 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomatic DCT 5-speedUltramatic CVT
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WDSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating1 rider1 rider
Dry weight700 lb (318 kg)686 lb (311 kg)
Overall width47.9 in (121.7 cm)46.5 in (118.1 cm)
Wheelbase50.9 in (129.3 cm)48.8 in (124 cm)
Ground clearance9.4 in (23.9 cm)10.6 in (26.9 cm)
Fuel capacity3.9 gal (14.8 L)3.7 gal (14 L)
Towing capacity848 lb (385 kg)1,322 lb (600 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$8,999$7,699
Model year20252025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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