The new improved 2020 Honda Rubicon Deluxe 520 Review !!!

[@Johnnydoe33]

That’s a bad ass quad. One of my favorites of this year.

[@stephen5665]

I freaking love this color!!!

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I know me too right

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@Jesse Mitchell same here

[@sandbiker]

Beautiful ATV, Honda did a nice job with the upgrades.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I just added a rear led light I will post that soon also

[@jessepoorman2621]

What upgrades? Lol

[@leeallenbeal]

Love my Honda Rancher 2015 Dct Eps automatic thumb shift IRS early Christmas present daddy bought me

[@travisricks3436]

I love the new look too. This is what I want. I have a 2009 Foreman 500. It’s been excellent and still is.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I've had this atv for almost 2 months and I love it, it has almost 100 miles on it and i am going to do am update video on it

[@sonnynick1]

That’s a good looking 4wheeler and you can’t beat Honda reliability

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Exactly !!!

[@guntario5712]

That cut out on the right side should come stock with pull start . Thats one of the many reasons after countless hours of research just bought my 2024 foreman . Great future , i got the absolute cheapest trim and it came with pull start for spare

[@alexmaclean1]

Just for those who may not know, the maintenance at 20 hours is just for the initial check. After the first one it goes to 100 hours rather than 20. I love my 2017 deluxe, but my only two dislikes were that the engine could use just another 2 or 3 horses, and the reverse switch when plowing was a huge pain in the ass. Nice to see them address both main issues.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes I agree !!!

[@aliciasimmons2823]

Hi, I just purchased one and we are nearing the first service for 100 miles and/or 20 hours. Do you recommend taking back to the dealership or if you know how to change the oil and check the oil filters, doing it yourself

[@alexmaclean1]

@@aliciasimmons2823 if you are proficient, you can certainly do it at home. It's an oil and filter change and the big thing is the initial valve clearance check which isn't hard but takes a little bit. To be honest, I don't believe my dealer actually did the valve check as they brought it back to my truck within 45 of taking it into the shop. Generally the valves will be fine and unless it is hard to start when warm, it's likely they are within spec. They charged me 159 for this service, but every service since I've done myself. Costs me 30 bucks for a couple liters of synthetic and a k&n replacement filter.

[@1rodxg]

Awesome machine, by the way it does have a back up pull start! 😁

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

No it does not

[@Antieau4]

Beautiful machine! Love the tiger tail! Great color!

[@ajjacobs1338]

Nice machine buddy I had a 2015 rubicon base model and loved it and now I miss it don’t get me wrong I love my sportsman 850 but there’s nothing like reliability and Honda is reliability. Great video I will be checking one of these 2020 models out soon

[@echoglen8649]

I agree AJ, iv had a couple Polaris 850's and now a Polaris 1000 touring but i'd like to sell my 850 and replace it with this Honda. I had a Honda 350 years ago and it was bullet proof.

[@ajjacobs1338]

@@echoglen8649 absolutely bro

[@sebastianl5817]

I love it! So reliable! I want one!

[@dans8935]

I'm leaning towards this as my next machine once I get rid of my POS Can-Am.

[@duanehamdorf2228]

Cant be any bigger pos than my polaris

[@vinto34]

Great solid quads the honda...nice machine.

[@Bondo1970]

i have the 2015 and love it. nice bike man

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Thank you

[@gordmccann6258]

Ruby's always had high and low

[@acamp5468]

nice awesome set up im going to be a copy cat

[@soundnessofmind7196]

My kingquad would smoke this..I bought my 750 for 7800.. I have power steering diff lock, gas charged shocks..and excellent reliability

[@1966cambo]

Happy for you....

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

That would be my second choice . I watched a video just the other day , they ranked all the top five 2021 best ATV’s , 1. Honda 2. Suzuki 3. Yamaha 4. Kawasaki 5. Polaris … based on most reliable, lowest maintenance costs , best features and ownership loyalty testimonials. I think for the money , you get more with that Suzuki King Quad and that beefy 750 motor . But it’s tough to beat the reliability and ruggedness of a Honda . Nice bike 👍

[@austinwilliams4435]

“Gas cap” gee no shit that was good for a laugh buddy nice review

[@futurechamp2]

I want to get this one with the camo finish

[@cwqrpportable]

Nice Boxer! I have a flashy fawn

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

We love the breed. We had 3 at one point and now we currently have 2

[@cwqrpportable]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 Thanks for the reply! I had to say goodbye to my sweet girl this past August…… 12.5 yrs old. She was the best dog that ever owned me. Miss her soo much.

[@3cylpower]

Looks great!! I Bought one as well, AWESOME MACHINE!!...I need to know what model of the Warn ProVantage Winch you used and WHERE you PURCHASED please???

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Warn provantage 2500 from ebay and the plate is basically a 2018 honda Rubicon winch plate from amazon as well

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I got synthetic rope I dont like a steel cable

[@3cylpower]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 I have looked at several winches and like the provantage-s synthetic rope the best, I need to know what the part number is that you got for your machine? since all the provantage-s winches say they won't fit my 2020 Rubicon?! looking in eBay like you said

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@@3cylpower model # 90251 warn pro vantage 2500 and it's a tight fit !

[@tatedettelbach5798]

Great review!

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Nice man. Beautiful

[@futurechamp2]

How is your finish holding up? I heard from a Honda dealer that it may start to flake off in time since it is painted on

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes its true once you hit against something it starts to flake. Sold it for that exact reason !

[@dailyrandoms2264]

You can add pull start

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I believe so

[@panzermagier]

On the start button there is also the letter OR what is it override?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes

[@cameronsatvadventures6071]

My son is getting one what’s we get a new house

[@ConnorNelson]

I just ordered a foot shift rubicon… they don’t know when it will be in. How long did yours take to come in?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

It was in stock luckily

[@jamesstuart4909]

Very nice bike I’m picking one up myself I just wanted to know if when shifting with the ESP do you have to let off the gas between each shift when riding or can you shift while going

[@Jack-xk3qp]

i have the 2020 and i give it full blast with out letting go and it goes between gears just fine, depending on how aggressive you drive, the transmission will adjust, so eithers slow shifts or fast shifts

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Let off a little yes

[@jamesstuart4909]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 haha thanks for replying even after so long man. I ended picking one up over a foot shift, I haven’t had problems with it but to be honest I just feel like the foot shift model would’ve been a bit jumpier. It feels like they haven’t quite got the gear ratios right on the DCT. Great for hauling tho and I’ve never broke down. The odd time it’s slipped out of gear which was frustrating but few and far between hopefully the newer models have fixed that issue.

[@tylersylvia963]

Sweet ride bro

[@stephentarasenko1603]

Great video...does it come with a towing hitch?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Tow hitch mount yes

[@MrAshWilliams1484]

Any problems with the DCT? I have 2020 rubicon deluxe and experiencing shifting problems when in electric shift mode. Dealer cannot duplicate and unable to fix or offer a solution . Should have bought the foot shift.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

No issues as of yet

[@metalman065]

Needs some 1 1/2" Wheel spacers and bigger sneekers... Otherwise pretty nice.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I have new tires already I just havent mounted them yet, a 100 miles review is coming soon with the new tires 👍

[@davidpaulmert800]

Yep beauty

[@TheQuirby]

Nice quad

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Thank you

[@1hrplugzzz]

Can you switch it to fully auto where you don’t have to change gears on the 2021 Foreman 4x4 EPS

[@322kfunk]

yes

[@1hrplugzzz]

322kfunk thank you

[@1hrplugzzz]

322kfunk is there a switch cause idk how to.Plus I don’t have one but planning to get one

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes absolutely

[@forestfarmer2765]

Just so you know if you hold the red switch going from reverse to 1st it will skip neutral gear. Very convenient

[@vincenzoizzi5407]

how did you manage to install the tiger tail without the 2" receiver?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

It has a 2" receiver

[@JAKE3914]

very nice!

[@seanbarrett3872]

What is the fuel consumption like

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Not bad at all

[@corgily]

Wow this is really nice. So why would someone by a rincon instead of this machine ?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Rincon also doesn't have the 3rd headlight

[@gregorymandile2321]

sweet

[@highlonesome7482]

Nice review and machine. Really curious if anyone has compared the the perfomance of the new motor to that of the pre 2020 models. I have an '18 Rubicon which I love. More power is always nice but is it a very noticeable difference on the new ones? Also saw a video by Mud Puppy and he thought it might be possible to upgrade the old motors to similar performance specs of the new ones with a "bolt on" kit...

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

So what they are saying is that the 520 has more low and mid torque, otherwise pretty much the same.

[@highlonesome7482]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 Thanks for the reply Kevin! Keep the reviews coming and, most of all, enjoy your new Honda! They just ooze quality! Traded a new Polaris Sportsman 570, which I had for a year, for my '18 Rubicon and never looked back!

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@@highlonesome7482 your very welcome amd yes honda is the only way to go, I had a polaris as well along time ago, I even tried yamaha grizzly recent but in the end I ended up with Honda once again and I'm never looking back.

[@leeallenbeal]

my Honda Rancher 2015 has lot of power shes fast and beast

[@abeklassen6733]

Hey man got a question can you go to reverse from in say 3rd gear or something like that? Nice quad by the way

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes I can go from 3rd to reserve but then when I go back into forward it starts over in 1st gear.

[@abeklassen6733]

I'd like that better anyway. Keep making videos on the quad I'm thinking of getting the Deluxe myself.

[@hummyhero1484]

I thought all the 2020 models came with a back up recoil starter. Maybe its the canada models only🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Yes Canadian models only

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Canadian models only

[@mark_barrentine]

The Honda Powersports web site shows the recoil starter as a $109.95 option for the Foreman Rubicon 2020.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@@mark_barrentine what seriously ?!?!?! Dam i would have gotten that, I'm gonna look into it. Thank you so much.

[@mark_barrentine]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 OK, I double checked to make sure I was looking at the 2020 Rubi Deluxe and it's there. powersports.honda.com/atv/recutility/fourtrax-foreman-rubicon-4x4/build/accessories under - Select "Deluxe", "Next" -> "Green", "Next" -> "Functional Accessories", "Recoil Starter". I'm curious if the going rate at dealers is the MSRP or can I expect a discounted price?

[@aliabuarab]

Hi bro, I have an Honda Rubicon 2020, can i change the speedometer from mph to kph/kmh ?

[@lmtada]

Yes. Hold down the button longer. Toggle between imperial/metric.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Actually that is a good question

[@marcandrenault1233]

Awesome atv, but at 72kmh max, its on the really slow side of things

[@OGKILLa9365]

I would like one of these in white or camo

[@steelrhodes6563]

So your skin color is either white or camo

[@OGKILLa9365]

@@steelrhodes6563 yea

[@everlannyferreira5265]

Ah se esses quadriciclos vinhese aqui pro Ceará pra mim troca um meu foutrax e da a diferença

[@2007manique]

Everlanny Ferreira. Acho que nao chega ai nao. E se chega. Vai ser um abisurdo

[@whiskey1016]

How is the power and acceleration?

[@Icutmetal]

I don’t think this is a machine to look at if you’re a speed freak, but that’s clearly (at least to some) not the target customer.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Awesome

[@garymork3190]

Is it still sticky In 1st gear? Or revs out in first?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Not that I'm aware of

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

No not bad At all

[@IMiss_The90s]

Could Honda not spend an extra few bucks and powder coat the racks? And still not locking front diff?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I have front locking hubs ! There is a diff lock button on my machine. And as far as the racks go they are painted and I agree I wish they were power coated or ryno liner type material coated.

[@IMiss_The90s]

@@Kevinoutdoors508 I was looking at the 520 models online and didn't see anything or read anything about a licking front diff? Where's the lock switch or button at?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

It is located on the top right side of the handls bars. I will send you a picture tomorrow

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Actually I show it in my video

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Go back to video at the 3 minute and 30 second part and I show it.

[@sonnynick1]

Is it true it only goes 42mph? That’s a big downer if so.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Honestly I'm not sure but this thing rips, however I havent tested top speed yet ?

[@ve3xtr]

Yep. That's it. Just watched another review, top speed and 42 mph is it. Glad I went Yamaha this time. My Kodiak 700 tops out at 65 mph.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@@ve3xtr good to know. Thank you.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I have no idea but it's fast

[@semiauto3148]

Mind if I ask how much otd?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

13k

[@TRONMasterMCP]

How much did it cost? Good Video

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

11k with taxes

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

11k

[@Hunter-kz6os]

Nice bike but being all electronic causes more problems

[@scottfurlong5475]

Sounds really quiet. My 18 Grizzly sounds like a bag of hammers, not impressed. I like quiet and smooth. The Canadian website states that these do have the backup recoil starter and TFL Offroad has one with a recoil starter.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

This one doesn't have a recoil for some reason, I beleive only the Canadian versions do.

[@brandonmacdonald6690]

I have a 2020 Rubicon 520 in brown. I got the foot shift though just because of personal preference. I love it so far. But mine does come with a pull start. Im guessing it’s only the dct models that don’t have that option

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I'm not 100% sure. I wish mine did have the pull start tho

[@Icutmetal]

Brandon MacDonald Do people not look at the options & accessories available for these things? A pull start is absolutely an available option, right thru Honda.

[@fishinhunting3211]

Still no led lights ugh honda step up the game

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I know right !!!

[@Kookaburra4509]

Accent...Boston or Long Island?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Boston

[@animedbb1328]

The only reason I got rid of my rubicon is the power and I can get an atv with more power under 10k

[@calebclayton741]

Anime DB B yes but Honda is the most reliable than any other machine

[@jessepoorman2621]

Caleb Clayton yea because there to under powered to break anything! Good for farm work though.

[@noahranker4133]

Jesse Poorman pices of shit

[@soundnessofmind7196]

They have really killed the top end on these machines.. my friend s can't even hit 50 mph

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Wow really dam honestly I haven't tried top speed yet. Especially where that it's not even broken in yet. Thank you for the info tho

[@stellainverso6790]

Should be close to 60 mph in this model.

[@chrismoulds7988]

My 2020 Rubicon can do 55 that's when I let off.

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

@@chrismoulds7988 do you think it could go faster than the 55 just curious because people are saying that the the rubicon 2020 520 cant even do 50. I personally cant test my top speed because where I ride is not open enough it's all tight trails.

[@EF.BE.I]

If it doesn’t void my warranty we’re probably going to put some smaller sprocket‘s in the front in rear anyway. Is there anyway to reprogram the speedometer for different sprockets?

[@daveb7206]

no pull start? that's unusual

[@bmbott123]

Not many atvs have a pull start now days

[@daveb7206]

Any reason Honda stopped doing that ?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

I guess only the canadian models have a recoil start

[@easton105]

Max Mph?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

Honestly I'm not sure, I have not had a chance to ride it in an open area. Where I live it is all hills, mud and tight trails.

[@easton105]

Kevin outdoors, ok cool, if you try it any time soon can you reply and let me know?

[@Kevinoutdoors508]

So from what I can see from other reviews 42 mph is the top speed.

[@easton105]

Kevin outdoors, ok cool, thank you so much.

[@EF.BE.I]

I think once it’s broken and if you gun it for long enough they could probably go to like 50. That’ll be perfectly fine for where I live. And we’re getting a try 450 when I wanna go 70 Mph around a corner

[@dylansmith7188]

Still with half the horsepower than Polaris or Can am

[@bro123noboty8]

Still can sink and crank up like nothing happened

[@thatruthhurts1670]

Yeah but they are reliable I prefer foot shift

[@dylansmith7188]

@@thatruthhurts1670 I have one and a 420 but I got a High lifter 850 sportsman about 6 months ago and it's a whole new world out there no more of that Honda creeping into a mud hole now I can hit it in 4 low at about 40mph!

[@allenlong3939]

Dylan Smith I have had 3 Polaris sportsman and magnum. Honda ,Kawasaki,and Suzuki only ones that have never left me in the woods.

[@timbledsoe6737]

Pull what??? Electric what???

[@Icutmetal]

Tim Bledsoe Huh??

[@bmbott123]

Honda copied Suzuki king quad diff lock switch

[@trevorglenny2227]

It's also the same as yamaha but that dont really matter copying a switch not a big deal

[@ryanauthier5712]

My 18 has that diff lock

[@pixelgun3dgamer999]

Get a cfmoto 500s

[@Icutmetal]

Or not.

[@ScottFillmore]

Review....no. Walkaround... yes.