2016 Honda® Pioneer 1000-5

2016 Honda® Pioneer 1000-5

Some adventures demand more. For those adventures, you need the best. The toughest. The smartest. And the most powerful. For those adventures, you need the all-new Pioneer™ 1000-5.

The ultimate side-by-side in every way, the radical Pioneer™ 1000-5 delivers more inside and out, front to back. It starts with a class-leading 999cc twin-cylinder engine. The industry’s first and only fully automatic 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. And Honda’s exclusive QuickFlip® seating that allows you to go from a 3-seater, to a 4-seater, to a 5-seater.

But it doesn’t stop there, because the Pioneer™ 1000-5 also has a fully-selectable driveline that lets you choose between 2- and 4-wheel drive, and open or locked differentials front and rear. A high/low dual-range subtransmission. Fully-independent suspension in the front, and the back. And a hauling capacity of 1000 pounds, with a towing capacity of a full ton.

This is what more delivers. More power when you need it, more performance where it counts, all to help you get more out of every adventure.

• Engine Air Intake

Designed to excel in off-road use, the viscous air-filter element does an excellent job of providing clean air to the engine under tough conditions. It flows air well for increased performance, and also provides a longer service interval.

• Built in the U.S.A.

The Pioneer™ 1000-5 is built especially for the American market—totally in tune with your wants and needs and built in Timmonsville, South Carolina using domestically and globally sourced parts.

• Advanced Transmission Logic

The Pioneer™ 1000-5 is more than tough—it’s Honda® Smart. Here are some examples: The Pioneer™ 1000-5’s advanced, fully automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission senses how you’re riding, monitoring throttle position and input, engine RPM, vehicle speed and more. Relaxed drivers get smooth shifts and lower engine speed for a smoother, quieter ride. More sporting drivers get quicker shifts and higher engine speeds to maximize engine torque and power. Going downhill? The Pioneer™ 1000-5 stays in a lower gear for superior engine braking.

• Independent Suspension Front and Rear

With over 10 inches of front-wheel travel and 10 inches in the rear, the Pioneer™ 1000-5 also offers generous ground clearance. You get a smooth ride, and improved traction in rough conditions.

• Four-Disc Brakes

With a vehicle as big and capable as the Pioneer™ 1000-5, you need brakes that are up to the job, too. Honda’s extensive automotive experience means you know the Pioneer™ 1000-5’s brake system is up to the task.

• Turf/2WD/4WD/Diff Lock

Total flexibility here, with one lever. Turf mode is perfect for sensitive surfaces (like grass fields) and provides easier steering. Rougher conditions demand four-wheel drive to maximize available traction. And when the trail becomes even more demanding front and rear differential locks drives direct power to all four wheels.

• Powerful 999cc Parallel Twin Engine

A flagship Side-by-Side starts with a flagship engine, and the all-new Pioneer™ 1000-5 features one of our best. A class-leading 999cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, it’s the largest in the industry. And it’s also one of the smartest, utilizing Honda’s proprietary Unicam® cylinder-head design, perfected in our high-output motocross bikes. Built specifically for the Pioneer™ 1000-5, the engine is specially tuned to produce the horsepower and torque this SxS demands.

• High/Low Subtransmission

In some really tricky, rocky terrain, hauling a big load down a steep hill, or need some real hill-climbing ability? This is just the ticket. A full 42-percent gear reduction is available when you shift from High to Low range.