can't decide on a machine

Remington

Remington

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Supporting Member
Jul 24, 2016
20,249
115,761
113
Michigan
Ownership

  1. 1000-5

  2. Talon X
We hunt, fish, trail ride and remote camp with the dogs. Mostly used the old Rhino for this but was sold when we sold our farm. The Talon's good for some people but was useless for us. At least I recouped all of my money. Wife wants a 1000-5 so we can pack the dogs or some guest. Thanks for all of the replies.
You'll like the P1K5 for the dogs! I like it for mine
 
bigshoe

bigshoe

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Aug 17, 2020
422
1,427
93
26560
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
We hunt, fish, trail ride and remote camp with the dogs. Mostly used the old Rhino for this but was sold when we sold our farm. The Talon's good for some people but was useless for us. At least I recouped all of my money. Wife wants a 1000-5 so we can pack the dogs or some guest. Thanks for all of the replies.
U can u the jeep wrangler top screen for the rear with side nets. my dog cannot get out, don't have to worry about her rolling out the back.

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v908

v908

Member
Feb 14, 2020
24
72
13
Santa Clarita, CA
Ownership

  1. 700-2
Why not split the difference and get a 700? I've been really happy with my 700 for combination ranch work and trail riding. The 500/520 just felt too small for much of the stuff I do, and the 1000 was too wide for some of the trails I like to ride. 700 was a great compromise. Well, that sounds wishy-washy -- I don't think it was a compromise at all, it's pretty much exactly what I needed (wanted).
 
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noisewater

Active Member
Aug 3, 2017
59
188
33
west michigan
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
I have a '16 P1000-5 with 6500 miles on it now. PI have plenty of buddies with other brands and 1 with a P700. There is no comparison with a P700 to a P1000-5. Get the P1000-5 and don't ever second guess it.
 
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
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Jan 17, 2016
22,584
34,172
113
Eastern oklahoma
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon X4
Why not split the difference and get a 700? I've been really happy with my 700 for combination ranch work and trail riding. The 500/520 just felt too small for much of the stuff I do, and the 1000 was too wide for some of the trails I like to ride. 700 was a great compromise. Well, that sounds wishy-washy -- I don't think it was a compromise at all, it's pretty much exactly what I needed (wanted).
700’s great at your elevation….👍
 
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CumminsPusher

CumminsPusher

Just a Honda doing Honda things.
Lifetime Member
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Oct 14, 2015
42,064
322,690
113
Washington/Idaho
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 1000-5

  3. Talon X LV
Yep I third forth fifth or whatever it is on the 1000-5 for what you’re looking for. It get a lot of hell at times but really is a good machine and a great all around machine.
 
RB3offroad

RB3offroad

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Vendor
Nov 2, 2017
1,711
4,807
113
Tempe, AZ
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
We hunt, fish, trail ride and remote camp with the dogs. Mostly used the old Rhino for this but was sold when we sold our farm. The Talon's good for some people but was useless for us. At least I recouped all of my money. Wife wants a 1000-5 so we can pack the dogs or some guest. Thanks for all of the replies.
1000-5 seems like what you need for the stuff you want to do with it
 
HBarlow

HBarlow

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Jun 14, 2020
1,626
6,045
113
Daniels, WV
Ownership

  1. 1000-3

  2. Talon X
I owned a new Talon X for a few months last year but sold it and bought a Pioneer 1000-3. I liked the Talon a lot but it wasn't right for me. I tried riding the trails some but didn't enjoy them much. I'm an old man and felt that riding alone could be dangerous.

I was born a "car guy." I always prefer horsepower and torque, acceleration and a higher top speed, but the Pioneer is far more practical for street use. I've put 1200 miles on the Pioneer in seven months and consider it a good fit for my needs.
 
amgdriver

amgdriver

Active Member
Oct 4, 2020
57
143
33
Amelia Island Florida
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
Narrow trails. 1-2 people go with the 500 much easier to run in tight areas

Anything else multiple oeople dogs gear outside work? Go straight to the 1000-5. So nice Easy to drive. Fast enough plenty of power. Tons of room. Love the dump bed 5 passenger setup. Buy a tailgate extention and you bafically have a small pickup. Honda sells trainloads of them. For good reason
 
rtn001

rtn001

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May 23, 2018
317
945
93
Central Florida
Ownership

  1. 500
BTW, are the blue 520s very fast or should I stay with the red?
Green is the fastest. Everyone knows that.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Bring a 500 owner and I love it, I would recommend the 1000. A friend has a 1000 5. Him, wife, 2 small dogs and 1large dog ( that's moose size) and a adult beverage cooler is a small load for him. He had a Kawasaki Mule he sold to buy the 1000.
 
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Sheetmetalfab

Sheetmetalfab

Liberal kryptonite. truth and logic….
Lifetime Member
Jul 21, 2019
2,176
13,628
113
Alaska
Ownership

  1. Do not currently own

  2. Talon X4
Officially the first thread where the pioneer has any benefits over the talon.

Throw all the advancements, durability, cooling, suspension, comfort, fit, finish and performance benefits out the window and BOOM!

P1k wins every time. 😂😂

All in good fun.
 
CumminsPusher

CumminsPusher

Just a Honda doing Honda things.
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Club Contributor
Oct 14, 2015
42,064
322,690
113
Washington/Idaho
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 1000-5

  3. Talon X LV
Officially the first thread where the pioneer has any benefits over the talon.

Throw all the advancements, durability, cooling, suspension, comfort, fit, finish and performance benefits out the window and BOOM!

P1k wins every time. 😂😂

All in good fun.
Some people need or want different machines for different purposes. Like mine wouldn’t do well in your area, yours would fail in mine. I want a talon and will get one however I sure as hell won’t get rid of the pioneer to do it. I am concerned I’ll really tear it up here.
like anything just because it works for someone doesn’t mean it’ll be perfect for everyone.
 
Sheetmetalfab

Sheetmetalfab

Liberal kryptonite. truth and logic….
Lifetime Member
Jul 21, 2019
2,176
13,628
113
Alaska
Ownership

  1. Do not currently own

  2. Talon X4
Some people need or want different machines for different purposes. Like mine wouldn’t do well in your area, yours would fail in mine. I want a talon and will get one however I sure as hell won’t get rid of the pioneer to do it. I am concerned I’ll really tear it up here.
like anything just because it works for someone doesn’t mean it’ll be perfect for everyone.

Tongue in cheek…….
 
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