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[Fender]

We can ponder about a lot of things, since it’s all just a guessing game without inside information, but as I said before, some sort of alterations definitely in the works. Honda would have already announced the 2021 500s as they have with the bigger units if things were to stay relatively unchanged. So “something’s cooking” no question in my mind.

 

[Admin]

 

[Fender]

And as far as price points go, who’s to say they won’t add a crucial piece and increase the price up to $1K? If consumers deem it worthwhile, they will pay extra. It’s all about the marketing. I’ve been around long enough to figure that one out!

 

[HondaTech]

^^^ This.

Is there any other machine that uses the current 500 engine?

The 420 Rancher and the 520 Foreman are the nearest thing. The gearing may be different and the cylinder bore is as well.

But the way the trans operates is the same with the exception of the "pause" for full throttle shifts. Which is all done in the pcm tuning.

 

[DG Rider]

But the way the trans operates is the same with the exception of the "pause" for full throttle shifts. Which is all done in the pcm tuning.

Which trans, and same as what?

 

[DG Rider]

Which trans, and same as what?

Nevermind. I understand what you're saying.

 

[trigger]

And as far as price points go, who’s to say they won’t add a crucial piece and increase the price up to $1K? If consumers deem it worthwhile, they will pay extra. It’s all about the marketing. I’ve been around long enough to figure that one out!

Current price point is around $7995. They need to stay around $9495 max with whatever they add to it. If they go north of $10k their sales will drop significantly as there's a lot more choices in that price range.

 

[Splorin]

Some people like 'ready made' machines. P-5 owners either want simple or a buildable rig. The 50" is important too. Shiny rims and a roof are the usual weak upgrade 'deluxe' model features.....

 

[papermaker]

Does anyone think that this might be a single-seater?

 

[DG Rider]

Does anyone think that this might be a single-seater?

Personally, I don't see the point in one. Did the ACE machines sell that well? Don't think I've ever seen one out on the trail?

 

[Hondasxs]

520 was supposed to be an announced this week but it has been delayed a month.

Oh.. don't get your hopes up on a DCT.
At most lets hope we see a dump bed.

 

[Smitty335]

520 was supposed to be an announced this week but it has been delayed a month.

Oh.. don't get your hopes up on a DCT.
At most lets hope we see a dump bed.

Party pooper!

 

[Mudder]

Personally, I don't see the point in one. Did the ACE machines sell that well? Don't think I've ever seen one out on the trail?

The ACE has been cancelled and replaced by a one seat RZR. This ACE 570 is a blast to ride when the wife drives her Rancher. It’s an overgrown go cart/atv.

 

[SouthwestORV]

520 was supposed to be an announced this week but it has been delayed a month.

Oh.. don't get your hopes up on a DCT.
At most lets hope we see a dump bed.

Bummer. In my mind and from my experience, the DCT would be very welcome. I will admit I'm excited to see what they do, and what changes/improvements/tweaks they might make to the popular P500.

 

[Jerryg]

520 was supposed to be an announced this week but it has been delayed a month.

Oh.. don't get your hopes up on a DCT.
At most lets hope we see a dump bed.

I would think that maybe the DCT would raise the price too high.

 

[Smitty335]

I would think that maybe the DCT would raise the price too high.

I agree.

 

[Jerryg]

Obviously there a huge bottleneck of Honda product going on.

Does anyone know if the dealers will see inventory this year at all?

 

[AKA-Logan]

The nearest Dealer to me is complaining that the smaller dealers are being bypassed. And that they hope the pioneer 500 becomes the pioneer 520, with something on the side. Whatever that means.

 

[rickoshea]

The nearest Dealer to me is complaining that the smaller dealers are being bypassed. And that they hope the pioneer 500 becomes the pioneer 520, with something on the side. Whatever that means.

my local honda dealer also sells can am.he has no Honda inventory at all right now.

 

[DG Rider]

So...I don't keep up with ATVs too much these days, but am I understanding there is still a manual shift/esp 520? If that's the case, then yeah...I can see the 2021 getting that instead of the DCT.