Honda Pioneer SxS 1000-5

[jrebel]

Does anyone have experience with the Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SxS.  Thinking hard about buying a 2016 model but would love to hear some real life feedback. 

I really like the transmission they put in these rigs so that appears to be a big plus.  I also like that you can fit 5 people (4 comfortably) and still have a short wheel base with good ground clearance.  I will be using the rig as a recreational toy and snow plow if that helps people with feedback.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers and Merry Christmas. 

[The scout]

I have one.its a solid rig, the auto tranny is nice and shifts spot on. Also like the 5 seats, plus you can fold the back seats down and have ahydralic dump bed. Been in the razors a lot and the Honda just feels built much better.

[predatorpro]

Buy a polaris if you like to fix them alot...buy a homda if you dont...

[Duckslayer89]

Buy a polaris if you like to fix them alot...buy a homda if you dont...

Guys at work are into the side by sides and all have the razors. I hear about them breaking CV axels quite a bit

[Russ McDonald]

You all comparing apples to oranges here.  A Polaris RZR is more of a sport/racer style SxS and a Honda Pioneer is more of a work horse like the Polaris Ranger.  My mom just bought the 17' Honda Pioneer 500.  I am hearing good things about the Hondas.  I use a Polaris Ranger 800 at work and haven't had problems.  I am going to be looking for a SxS here soon.

[The scout]

If you get a razor 4 seater the utility bed is behind the fourth seat so it's at least 4 feet longer, so you can seat four instead of three with the bed in use,but it is really long. For utility use Honda all the way. By far cheapest place I found to buy is lifestyles Honda, I have bought a number of snowmobiles four wheelers and side by sides from them.

[bhawley76]

Go drive all of them I did and got a yamaha mainly because it's shaft driven not belt and had had a promo 5 year bumper to bumper warrenty my second pick was Honda

[Boss .300 winmag]

If you get a razor 4 seater the utility bed is behind the fourth seat so it's at least 4 feet longer, so you can seat four instead of three with the bed in use,but it is really long. For utility use Honda all the way. By far cheapest place I found to buy is lifestyles Honda, I have bought a number of snowmobiles four wheelers and side by sides from them.

Where's lifestyles at?

[Duckslayer89]

Go drive all of them I did and got a yamaha mainly because it's shaft driven not belt and had had a promo 5 year bumper to bumper warrenty my second pick was Honda

I thought the Honda was beltless as well?

[jrebel]

Go drive all of them I did and got a yamaha mainly because it's shaft driven not belt and had had a promo 5 year bumper to bumper warrenty my second pick was Honda

I thought the Honda was beltless as well?

Yes it is beltless....that is a huge selling point as well.  It has the ability to also be placed in manual or auto mode depending on the condition. 

[jrebel]

You all comparing apples to oranges here.  A Polaris RZR is more of a sport/racer style SxS and a Honda Pioneer is more of a work horse like the Polaris Ranger.  My mom just bought the 17' Honda Pioneer 500.  I am hearing good things about the Hondas.  I use a Polaris Ranger 800 at work and haven't had problems.  I am going to be looking for a SxS here soon.

Absolutely correct.....the one thing I would point out with the honda...It appears to be more of a crossover.  It is a utility that has a few sport fetures.  Or atleast that is how they are selling it. 

[MtnMuley]

They've came a long ways in side by sides since the Big Red. Those are junk imo. Takes a guy a helper and a full day going through 23 steps just to change the oil......

[jrebel]

They've came a long ways in side by sides since the Big Red. Those are junk imo. Takes a guy a helper and a full day going through 23 steps just to change the oil......

I'm confused....are you referencing the Honda Pioneer? 

[predatorpro]

Buy a polaris if you like to fix them alot...buy a homda if you dont...

Guys at work are into the side by sides and all have the razors. I hear about them breaking CV axels quite a bit

Everyone i know with one has had major issues within a fews years...

[NOCK NOCK]

Hey JR, I have a Can Am 800 SxS with a 6' plow mounted right now. Your more than welcome to stop by and take it for a spin. I can also show you some things to consider when shopping for a blade/mount system.