P500 It’s here! 520

[500oneer]

The announcement is here at dealers in January

 

[Admin]

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Multiple threads just popped up on it. lol

 

[Jerryg]

Yay, dump bed !!!
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Yay, dump bed !!!

 

[Mudder]

NEW 2021 HONDA PIONEER 520 - UTV Action Magazine

Honda just released the new 2021 Pioneer 520, a new version of the Pioneer 500 with a larger engine and a dump bed.Measuring 25.9

utvactionmag.com

 

[CumminsPusher]

Holy s*** I thought this was a joke at first! Glad to see Honda listened a little here. Looks good

 

[Mudder]

And they finally upgraded the tires.

 

[gtistiffler]

I should’ve waited two weeks!!🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[NTCPrezJB]

And they finally upgraded the tires.

Still 24" tires. Just a new tread pattern. (Possibly a different supplier/manufacturer of course.)

 

[HUCK]

WHOOPEE just whoopee . No power steering ,no front locker , same suspension travel , no more ground clearance , same seat , same little tires , same top end speed . What's the point ? OH WAIT ! A dump bed ....oh boy . I am sure disappointed .

 

[Jerryg]

WHOOPEE just whoopee . No power steering ,no front locker , same suspension travel , no more ground clearance , same seat , same little tires , same top end speed . What's the point ? OH WAIT ! A dump bed ....oh boy . I am sure disappointed .

I hear you loud and clear but an extra $300 for the dump bed and minor upgrades is a bargain.

I am sure if they added other stuff it would be the same price as the 700.

 

[oldfortyfive]

Think I prefer the old rack better than the dump box.

 

[HUCK]

I hear you loud and clear but an extra $300 for the dump bed and minor upgrades is a bargain.

I am sure if they added other stuff it would be the same price as the 700.

I would be HAPPY to pay more to get something that compares to a RZR 900 with Honda quality AND NO BELT .

 

[Jerryg]

Think I prefer the old rack better than the dump box.

That's cool, it can save you $1000, if you are in the market.

 

[Jerryg]

I would be HAPPY to pay more to get something that compares to a RZR 900 with Honda quality AND NO BELT .

Me too, but we are the minority.

 

[Duckhunt]

Looks like they took the U bend out of the exhaust too

 

[TBea]

Hi Gang,

I'm a newbie member (side by side owner) and just put down a deposit on the 520. I hope this is the right spot for 520 info?

Best,
TBea

 

[futzin]

Congrats. How long until delivery?

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Hi Gang,

I'm a newbie member (side by side owner) and just put down a deposit on the 520. I hope this is the right spot for 520 info?

Best,
TBea

We're all waiting for some forum member(s) to get one, and report in. Keep checking back on this thread, and/or looking for a new post. Hope you get yours soon. Maybe you will be the first! Take some pics and tell us what your impression is. 👍 And welcome to the forum.

 

[TBea]

Not sure when delivery will be, January-March 2021. i come from So.Cal / Baja off road motorcycle (KTM bikes of choice) crowd. My friend and I have a place outside L.A. 100 miles, elevation 5000 to 6500. We're developing a trail system for our bikes, hiking trails, 60" width The foreman had a Honda pioneer 500 and we were so impressed how well it cruised around. Two guys upfront and one hanging off the back, all stock machine. It's will be used to take non-riders up the last two miles and have for utility rig.

I know i'll need a winch, front bumper, half windshield, etc.....

Question: What is the best type of skid plate to get? One solid piece or whole bunch od separate pieces?

Best,
Tom

 

[hondabob]

The 520 has new A arms, shocks, computer, etc. 1st and 2nd gears and both difs have a different part number. The ring and pinion gears are the same. The crankshaft is the same and both the quads Foreman and rancher also use the same crankshaft. I have some wonderful 50 inch trails so I'm buying one in April. The tires are way better plus I still have my 30 inch tires, wheels, and spacers for installing the 30's. With the 30's top speed was 46 mph and it would pull 5th gear on long mild up hills.