The New Foreman ES---500 cc
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The way I understand it, it is not a Foreman at all, rather it will be called a Rubicon. It will be a 500cc machine with an automatic transmission.But not belt drive like Polaris or Kawasaki, but an actual automatic transmission with gears and such. There was a good article about the new transmission in DirtWheels a few months back. I'm very anxious to see one myself!
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Yes, it is not going to be a Foreman. The Rubicon will be an all new machine from the ground up. The tranny is not going to be your typical belt auto. It is going to be a hydostatic type, similar to what you find on tractors and other heavy equiptment. You can also shift it manually with a thumb shifter (like you find on the ES Ranchers and 450) if you want.
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by looking at the pictures on the HondaMotorcycle.com website. The stickers on the side of the gas tank are "Honda Foreman, Rubicon". Pretty much same sticker as Honda Foreman, but has Rubicon under the word Foreman".
Call it what you may. I want one!!!!
I have already sold my ForemanES in anxious anticipation and received the blessing from the wife.....
Call it what you may. I want one!!!!
I have already sold my ForemanES in anxious anticipation and received the blessing from the wife.....
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