Honda Pioneer 500

[bigdub257]

Checking these out along with the newer 520 model that is coming out in January.  Anybody have one of these or know somebody that does and have any feedback?  Also, any input on particular Honda dealers in WA, OR or ID that you have had good experiences with?  Feedback/comparison on other brands/models that have the 50" width would also be appreciated.  I'm leaning towards the Honda  because of the drivetrain setup but am a little concerned it may be a bit under powered.
Thanks!

[bornhunter]

Tagging along here as I have been researching the same type machine. I too like the honda 50 inch but not much power. Can Am has a 50 inch in 800 and 1000 but I dont know anything about Can Am. My buddy has a small ranch in MT and has thr Can Am and is real happy with it.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Honda =workhorse. CanAm =workhorse+Cadillac. 

[turkey buster]

I bought one this past spring, I like it a lot its a very capable machine, surprisingly roomy for a 50" machine, Im a big guy and my wife and I ride all over without being cramped, I like the manual/auto shift feature, yes it is a bit under powered but to be fair I put bigger tires on it for better clearance so that robbed a bit of power, it will still hit the 40mph rev limiter just lacks on the hills, also the drive train is noisy because it has a transmission, not enough negatives to be disappointed in it though,

[Ridgeratt]

Been pitchin nickles on buying one.  I would like to put traxs on it but I wonder if it would have enough power to spin them.
I like the idea of the cvt transmission instead of a drive belt.

[KFhunter]

No front diff lock is a biggie

Power steering would be mandatory with tracks, and tracks really need a diff lock to work best

top speed pretty low, runs about 35 mph,  or you bounce off the 40 mph governor

not sure you'd want tracks on that, needs more power (and diff lock to throw power at all 4 tracks)


I couldn't handle the slow - it would drive me nuts!   

I'd rather chug along at 50+ than revved out at 40

[Emptyhanded]

I bought a used 2016 early this fall and love it. It’s perfect for the wife and I to putt around logging roads during hunting season. Like was mentioned, it’s not going to win any races. For a hunting set up, getting from one spot to another (not at 45 mph), it’s perfect. The paddle shifters and gears are pretty handy for engine breaking on grades, but obviously not as smooth as the cvt set ups. We considered a 4 wheeler due to width, but ended up finding the pioneer and couldn’t be happier.


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[Ridgeratt]

I have seen the ads stating that this or that atv will do 65+. I not sure I want to go that fast on the roads up there. As I have become more mature I have lost some of my adventurous spirit.

[KFhunter]

Ya, but a 65mph rig will do 40 a lot better than a 40mph max vehicle is all I'm sayin.

Don't hafta do 65


You asked about tracks, I think diff lock is kinda mandatory for that, and power steering.

I think It'd be good if it stays on a person's property, or short jaunts.  I think it would be good towing a small disk too., food plot stuff.

[Ridgeratt]

Looking at the pioneer 1000 also but it is a little fatter.

[KFhunter]

I wonder why the pioneer 700 does 45, but the 1000 does 67mph

Big jump, considering the P500 does 40

Must be the chassis width and suspension. 1000 has a completly different chassis I bet.

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[KFhunter]

I seen a lot of Honda P1000's in Idaho, very popular.

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[Ridgeratt]

The 500 is 50 inches wide and the 1000 is 63. So I'd guess it is a bit better for stability.

And I think I will be able to get out of it easier than some of the other manufacturers models.

[Mudman]

Having owned a 50" 60" and wider I can say 50" are very tipsy rough stuff or off camber.  Ride is much rougher also.  No way on the tracks.  Even with gear reduction the low HP 500 with open diff it would be waste of $4500.  tracks = mistake.  Go Can am or RZR900 if ya want tracks, speed and comfort.  Honda is tougher, rougher, slower and cheaper.  Likely better built utv as well but not as capable, not even close.  Great utility work utv.  RZR also has much more aftermarket stuff, something Honda really sucks at.  CF has a 50" but I know nada on them.   EPS required for tracks as stated.

[KFhunter]

I been thinking about sxs too, wife wants one and she'd never go fast on it.

If I got her a 70mph hotrod, she might go 40-45

But if I got her a 40mph max sxs, she might go 25-30 on it, and that would drive me insane.

Engine noise and harshness being what it is

Aslo thought about the ACE, single seater.

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