P500 IT'S HERE! - New Pioneer 520 released...

[gullyjumper]

I like it !

 

[Jerryg]

They are still 24" tires.

Color....red is still the fastest.

Honda Red, that's what I am after.

Ever since my XR75 in the 70's, Honda Red is my favorite.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I am glad I held out. I wish I could get one before Winter rolls in but, I am still glad I waited.

You going to snag one?

 

[SouthwestORV]

I want that dump bed!

I have to say, I like that new dump bed too. I was happy with the rack, but now I'm used to a dump bed (Ranger 1000) and I also really like the look of the P520 with the bed on it.

 

[SouthwestORV]

So where the rubber meets the road are people willing to spend an extra grand to get that 520 motor and the dump bed? I'd love to see the sales numbers at the end of 2021.

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Me too. I'm definitely intrigued. I like the look of the new tires on the P520, although I wish they were 25's.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I have been waiting for a non belt 50 inch machine with a dump bed!!!!.....Bravo Honda, looks like I will putting a deposit in...

Let's see who gets the first one.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I think the bigger tires and the bed make it look more proportionally correct.

As far as color goes, ehh...

I too thought the tires looked bigger, like maybe a 25". But specs say they're still a 24". For whatever reason, it looks proportionally better to me.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I too thought the tires looked bigger, like maybe a 25". But specs say they're still a 24". For whatever reason, it looks proportionally better to me.

I think the new tires might be a flatter profile where the og’s were more rounded. Idk for sure though

 

[Jerryg]

You going to snag one?

I have been ready for a few months now, I wish I could pick one up tomorrow.

 

[Jerryg]

I too thought the tires looked bigger, like maybe a 25". But specs say they're still a 24". For whatever reason, it looks proportionally better to me.

They are wider. Front and Back.

 

[Mudder]

Having a box has been great. I saw the 520 has an assisted lift, wonder how much weight it can lift? But am curious to see a comparison of the new enhanced smoother shifting feature. Sticking with the hondayamma, too many mod$$$.

 

[futzin]

I like it, too! And yeah, IMO the $1K upgrade price is worth it.

I predict one more year for the 500. Must have had too many parts left . . .

 

[Fischer]

Just saw a video and it has no rear sway bar.

 

[futzin]

Just saw a video and it has no rear sway bar.

that will save some 'how to' vids...

 

[bigshoe]

Im gonna add another pioneer to the stable its gonna be 520 need something smaller to run my feeders and for kids to ride. But I will not buy the first year its ill wait till there out for a year don't wanna deal with all recalls.

 

[SouthwestORV]

Im gonna add another pioneer to the stable its gonna be 520 need something smaller to run my feeders and for kids to ride. But I will not buy the first year its ill wait till there out for a year don't wanna deal with all recalls.

I’m wiling to bet recalls on this model are minimal. It seems to be 95% proven P500 and the 520 motor has been in use for a year now in the Foremans and Rubicons.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I love the easier access to the air filter!

 

[DG Rider]

I love the easier access to the air filter!

Does it not go through the seat anymore?

 

[Peter_72]

I hope they make the bed available separately

 

[Lloydtheredneck]

its no longer a thing i think would be handy and fun. now i need it. you know for chores.. since my 1000 dosent have the recessed 5gal bucket holders! now i just have to convince my wife this will be the perfect tool for her equestrian activities..