2012 honda foreman - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Andysix6 · 02-24-2011, 03:39 PM

hello im new lol i was planning on buying a 2011 honda foreman but recently seen the 2012 one reseching and compaing the 2 211/2012 ones what do you ppl think about the 2012 models?

rich450es · 02-24-2011, 03:44 PM

welcome to the forum .i guess we will waite and see

Andysix6 · 02-24-2011, 03:47 PM

yea i was plan on buying but then they release a 2012 one >:/ comes out in may

duckyxpress · 02-28-2011, 11:12 AM

man I am really depress!!!! I have read on some forums that there were supposed to come with a new model with V-TWIN, like 680, disc brakes everywere, diff lock, now seems that only the Foreman did some changes in 2012... Some good one, but still bad ones!!!!

For reliability Honda is the best but how to compare to a BIG BORE V-TWIN and Diff lock????

I will keep my 2005 Foreman as long at it live!!

Ducky

szembek · 02-28-2011, 01:15 PM

Agreed. Great bikes but hard to justify the cost for features.

sspeckerwood · 02-28-2011, 06:00 PM

welcome, i dont like the rancher look. the foreman is supposed to be tougher....

Bexxter · 05-05-2011, 10:07 PM

Just saw the commercial for the 2012 Foreman and looked it up online and I too didnt really like the Rancher look of it. Other then that like said before we will just have to see what its like once it comes out.

gip · 06-21-2011, 12:26 PM

one rear shock come on! liquid cooled, isn't that just a rubicon, guess rubicon is done for. thought they'd least get a disk brake in the back, I'm keeping my 07.

Bliu · 06-21-2011, 03:03 PM

I have a 2012, and I love it already. The single rear shock does not make any difference in the ride. The liquid cooled / fuel injected engine though rocks. It has more power and torque.. plus the response of it is noticeable compared to the 2011 era models. I have heard complaints about water cooled clogging up and over heating with any models. But it all depends on what you are driving it in and where you drive. I don't have the electric shift or power steering so I couldn't tell you about that. I like my good ole foot shift.

Some good reviews

2012 Honda Foreman 500 4x4 ES Utility ATV Test Ride Review

YouTube - ‪2012 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 Review‬&rlm;

jacob · 09-30-2011, 04:53 PM

hello i recently bought a 2012 honda foreman and i love it i have owned a 2006 rancher 350 and a 2008 honda foreman 500 with power steering but i have to say my 2012 is the best the single shock still has a comfortable ride and its better than the dual shock on my 2008 i did not like the rancher look on it at first but after i put the 28 inch outlaw skinnys with the sti wheels it is one of the meanest looking bikes i have ever seen

02-24-2011, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andysix6 Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset Ky Posts: 112	2012 honda foreman hello im new lol i was planning on buying a 2011 honda foreman but recently seen the 2012 one reseching and compaing the 2 211/2012 ones what do you ppl think about the 2012 models?

02-24-2011, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,581	welcome to the forum .i guess we will waite and see __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

02-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
duckyxpress Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cantley, Qc, Canada Posts: 89	man I am really depress!!!! I have read on some forums that there were supposed to come with a new model with V-TWIN, like 680, disc brakes everywere, diff lock, now seems that only the Foreman did some changes in 2012... Some good one, but still bad ones!!!! For reliability Honda is the best but how to compare to a BIG BORE V-TWIN and Diff lock???? I will keep my 2005 Foreman as long at it live!! Ducky __________________ Now with 26 Mudlite and ITP type 5 rims!!

02-28-2011, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
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05-05-2011, 10:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bexxter Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Martinsville, In Posts: 419	Just saw the commercial for the 2012 Foreman and looked it up online and I too didnt really like the Rancher look of it. Other then that like said before we will just have to see what its like once it comes out. __________________ 05 Foreman 500S 4x4 26" ITP Mudlites 2500 Venom Winch TRX500 Assist Light Switch Thunder Products Tiny Tach Hilifter Front Nose Guard Moose Hand Guards Pro Grip Hand Grips Factory Effex Thermostrip, Pro Grip Exhaust Plug, Recoil Starter Sealed, 2nd Footpeg Hole Drilled, Vents extended All Electrical plugs Di-electric Greased (Future Mods) Teather Kill switch, Shock covers 08 TRX250EX Factory Effex Thermostrip 00 Honda Recon Sold! 84 Kawasaki 185 Bayou Sold!

02-24-2011, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andysix6 Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset Ky Posts: 112	yea i was plan on buying but then they release a 2012 one >:/ comes out in may

02-28-2011, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
szembek Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 251	Agreed. Great bikes but hard to justify the cost for features.

06-21-2011, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
gip Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Selmer, TN Posts: 15	one rear shock come on! liquid cooled, isn't that just a rubicon, guess rubicon is done for. thought they'd least get a disk brake in the back, I'm keeping my 07. __________________ 2007 Honda Foreman4x4 with Power Steering -RED 26" swamplites C-4 ITP Rims 2500 Ramsey Winch Kimpex rear storage box Rocihett Skid plates hand warmers -nice HMF Exhaust, with dyno Kit

09-30-2011, 04:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
jacob Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	hello i recently bought a 2012 honda foreman and i love it i have owned a 2006 rancher 350 and a 2008 honda foreman 500 with power steering but i have to say my 2012 is the best the single shock still has a comfortable ride and its better than the dual shock on my 2008 i did not like the rancher look on it at first but after i put the 28 inch outlaw skinnys with the sti wheels it is one of the meanest looking bikes i have ever seen

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