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.

[Mudman]

Hondas are great.  It depends on the use as to what you buy.  I bought the Teryx 800. 3 year warranty and 100% toughest well built machine made.  Dual purpose and cheap.  I paid 9999$ new.  I wanted tuff, warranty/reliable, multi uses and cheaper the better.  Is it a dune runner or jumper?  Nope.  Trail rig that climbs cliffs and doesn't leave you stranded.  Already out performed razor, maverick and wildcats climbing.  And they all have broken down.  I have tore cv boot.  Other damage was me crashing it like a arm and winch.

[Happy Gilmore]

I bought a Honda 1000 5 a few months ago. I love it. It is a bit of a crossover compared to a ranger. The fact it slows down and downshifts automatically is a huge difference versus my friends rangers. It runs a lot like an Alison 6 speed for you Chevy guys. The paddle shift is nice. You can use it whenever you want. Doesn't have to be in a different mode. The back seats are really comfortable. Surprisingly comfortable. Honda just seems to take all the good and put it into one package. It rides great. Pulls up to 50mph no problem. It's a bit goofy on pavement at speed but...im sure they all are.

[kirkl]

I bought a pioneer 500 and love it.  Here is a great Honda SxS forum with tons of info.

http://hondasxs.com/forums/

[Mudman]

 

             Teryx is the toughest!  Trust me I have done as much abuse as can be done to mine.  Ridiculous how tough they are.

[jrebel]

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.

Sounds like I may need to drop by and give you some pepperoni I just made. . Do they make four seater?

[Mudman]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/snd/5922336021.html             Pretty good deal!?

[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.

Sounds like I may need to drop by and give you some pepperoni I just made. . Do they make four seater?

They do...http://can-am.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_US/side-by-side/commander.html

We have a 2013 commander, excellent mix of play/work. Has been an awesome ride, no problems. We looked at Polaris and Arctic Cat. Can Am blew them away in quality and styling/comfort. Honda only had a straight utility then so never considered one, but I would look at one next time, just for the name reputation. It's gonna have to be SUPER sweet to pull me away from Can Am.

[elkdrivemenuts]

If you want something that runs forever buy a Honda

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[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.

Where's lifestyles at?



Mount vernon

[fish vacuum]

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?

http://bfy.tw/969P

[fish vacuum]

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......

Big Red?
Not much of a side by side, but pretty useful for what they were.

[Mudman]

The can ams have a lot of plastic to break.  If you ride like me that's a problem.  I rub trees, mow down brush etc and am protected by roll bars top to bottom.  No plastic breakage.  Friends maverick is in tatters trying to follow me.  Also Can am has an open front diff which doesn't lock up.  Really poor feature when things get rough.  So many times he has to winch and is mad I climb over all of it.  If you don't wheel hard not a problem, or in the sand.  if you are climbing down trees or hills its a problem.

[NOCK NOCK]

The can ams have a lot of plastic to break.  If you ride like me that's a problem.  I rub trees, mow down brush etc and am protected by roll bars top to bottom.  No plastic breakage.  Friends maverick is in tatters trying to follow me.  Also Can am has an open front diff which doesn't lock up.  Really poor feature when things get rough.  So many times he has to winch and is mad I climb over all of it.  If you don't wheel hard not a problem, or in the sand.  if you are climbing down trees or hills its a problem.

Well I evidently do not ride like you, I tend to stay ON the roads and trails.

#1 I like to take care of my equipment, not trash it.

#2 I have spent ALOT of time advocating for better access for ATV/UTV/ORV's......Not going to detriment my efforts by damaging the resources.

 

[Mudman]

You must have a Godly power to assume you know where I ride?  Private maybe?  Public?  Hmm, do you have gps track on me.  At Rimrock there was trees down on the APPROVED jeep trails!!!  OMG!  You must turn around hey?  Other parts off camber leaning into trees!  AGGHH!  What to do?  Maybe a Golf cart would suit you better eh??? FYI I have access to hundreds of acres of private lands to ride, sorry if you don't...To ASSUME is to make an ASSofUandME!  Yes I can be a JERK too!  By the way my machine is in excellent condition as I maintain it and it isn't a piece of plastic Canadian crap.

[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......

Big Red?
Not much of a side by side, but pretty useful for what they were.

I was referring to Honda's first attempt at a side by side, the Big Red. As far as I'm concerned, they're junk. Only Honda product that i can think of made that was a mistake. These new Pioneers are the real deal.

[NOCK NOCK]

You must have a Godly power to assume you know where I ride?  Private maybe?  Public?  Hmm, do you have gps track on me.  At Rimrock there was trees down on the APPROVED jeep trails!!!  OMG!  You must turn around hey?  Other parts off camber leaning into trees!  AGGHH!  What to do?  Maybe a Golf cart would suit you better eh??? FYI I have access to hundreds of acres of private lands to ride, sorry if you don't...To ASSUME is to make an ASSofUandME!  Yes I can be a JERK too!  By the way my machine is in excellent condition as I maintain it and it isn't a piece of plastic Canadian crap.

 

OK.  I am not here to bash ANY particular ride, I am here to help a fellow member with a question that he asked.   
Sorry to derail this JR, I'm out.

[Matth]

I have a pioneer 1000-5 i think it is awesome, plenty of power to turn tracks, has sport mode which allows paddle shifting, great great all great i love it.

[Happy Gilmore]

I have a pioneer 1000-5 i think it is awesome, plenty of power to turn tracks, has sport mode which allows paddle shifting, great great all great i love it.

Sport mode just changes shift points and rpms. You can downshift with paddles in any
Setting. I dislike sport mode so far. Will give a different perspective in the coming weeks. Right now, I'm in niland, ca. Chocolate mountains area. It's all clay, super sticky and nastier than anything in the northwest. It's been raining here for a few days. It will dry up. There are dunes, rocky mountains etc. I'll be out playing in it all for the next couple months in my free time. It's a good test on a variable of conditions. Last year I was just here two weeks and used our friends rangers and a JD thing.