Honda side-by-sides: specifications and model differences
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Honda side-by-side models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Seats | Bed | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pioneer 520 | Compact utility | 518cc | 2 | 450 lb | $10,999 |
| Honda Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve | Sport | 999cc | 2 | 299 lb | $23,799 |
| Honda Talon 1000X | Sport | 999cc | 2 | 297 lb | $20,599 |
| Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe | Utility | 999cc | 5 | 1,000 lb | $22,399 |
| Honda Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe | Utility | 675cc | 4 | 1,000 lb | $15,999 |
Pioneer seating and work ratings versus Talon sport models
Pioneer. The Pioneer 520 is the compact two-seater with a 1,000 lb tow rating. The Pioneer 700-4 seats four and tows 1,500 lb, and the Pioneer 1000-5 seats five and tows 2,500 lb.
Talon. The Talon 1000X and Talon 1000R are two-seat sport machines with 999cc engines.
Which Honda side-by-side to buy
The Pioneer 520 at $10,999 is the cheapest, and the Pioneer 700-4 at $15,999 is the family utility choice. The Pioneer 1000-5 at $22,399 has the most capacity, with a 1,000 lb bed in 49 states. The Talon 1000X at $20,599 is the cheaper sport model, and Honda lists the 1000R with Fox Live Valve suspension at $23,799.
Compare Honda side-by-sides with Yamaha and Kawasaki
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Honda sells Pioneer utility side-by-sides and Talon sport side-by-sides. This page covers 5 current models, from the 518cc Pioneer 520 at $10,999 to the 999cc Talon 1000R at $23,799. The table lists class, engine, seats, bed capacity and starting price; Honda side-by-side models compared.
UTV questions
What is the cheapest Honda side-by-side?
The Pioneer 520 at $10,999 is the cheapest, with a 1,000 lb tow rating and a 450 lb bed. The Talon sport models start at $20,599.
How many people does the Pioneer 1000-5 seat?
It seats five, tows 2,500 lb and costs $22,399 in the Deluxe trim. Honda's Pioneer 700-4 seats four and costs $15,999, if five seats are more than you need.
What is the Honda Talon?
The Talon is Honda's sport side-by-side line, a two-seater with a 999cc engine, sold as the 1000X and 1000R.
The Pioneer 520 at $10,999 is the cheapest, and the Pioneer 700-4 at $15,999 is the family utility choice. The Pioneer 1000-5 at $22,399 has the most capacity, with a 1,000 lb bed in 49 states. The Talon 1000X at $20,599 is the cheaper sport model, and Honda lists the 1000R with Fox Live Valve suspension at $23,799.
Reviews of Honda's ATVs, such as ATV On Demand 's Rubicon 700 test, show a maker that favors simple, durable drivetrains.
Wikipedia is the source for Honda's corporate history. For side-by-sides, the practical point is capacity: Honda's Pioneer range covers two to five seats, and the Talon is its only sport line.
Compare the gearbox and seating before the engine number
Honda's utility range needs a comparison of the actual passenger arrangement and transmission as well as displacement. Establish how many people will normally travel, what cargo must remain on board and whether that combination fits the selected model's loading instructions. A folding or convertible seat should be evaluated in the configuration that will actually be used; available space alone is not a payload rating.
Use the individual Pioneer page and handbook for the chosen model rather than applying one Honda's work limits to the whole range.