Honda releases new TRX500FM ATV

Designed to lighten the hardest day's work, these four-wheeled machines combine a new engine, a re-engineered chassis and upgraded styling in one easy-to-handle package.

The all-new, liquid-cooled, 475cc single-cylinder, OHV four-stroke engine with a higher compression ratio and 6 percent more torque delivers plenty of power. Also new is the fuel injection system which features a 36mm throttle body and provides instant throttle response, consistent performance at high altitude, hassle-free cold-weather starting and increased fuel efficiency (approximately 7 percent).

The new rear suspension system combines a new steel swingarm design with a single high-quality shock absorber to produce supple, well-controlled travel. And braking power to match is ensured with new, larger 196mm dual front hydraulic disc brakes.

Although designed for hard work, styling is important and the new releases feature new body styling with a tough, rugged and more aggressive look, featuring large oversized fenders front and rear for exceptional mud and splash protection.

A new multi-function LCD digital meter is compact, tough and waterproof, and features large readouts for fuel gauge, gear position, speedometer, odometer, trip meter, hour meter and oil change reminder.

The TRX500FPM and FPE have the added benefit of Honda's revolutionary Electric Power Steering (EPS), which guarantees easier, more responsive handling, while the TRX500FPE also has optional Electric Gear Shift (ESP). All three variations of this new 500cc class ATV sport TraxLox system allow the ATV to switch between 4WD and 2WD mechanically, to make tackling difficult terrain simpler.