2021 Pioneer 520: Inside Look

[@muddybadgers5205]

Nice updates. Only thing missing is a front differential locker

[@semiauto3148]

Honda makes a nice vehicle. But they could care less what the consumer wants

[@thomasauger6777]

Not enough power with the 520

[@muddybadgers5205]

@@thomasauger6777 then you're trying to use the wrong tool for the job

[@johnlanthier9047]

And tilt steering.

[@grizzybear9111]

You can buy one and install it, its called TORQ LOCKER TL-HP500

[@kmcattle6497]

I placed our order for a Honda 520 Pioneer at our local dealership the last week in January (2021). No idea when it will get here. My 13 year old daughter wanted a new horse..... we talked her into a new 520 instead!!! We still have 1987 250X’s and 300 four wheel drive’s, (plus 400EX, 420 Rancher, 500 Forman, 650 Rincon, CRF 50....) can’t beat honda quality and longevity!!!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Looks like a great little rig!

[@fitzfarm8694]

I have a 2022 pioneer 520 and love it, but I have had to have the exhaust replaced 3 times under warranty due to the welds on the heat shield breaking and causing it to rattle loudly. Has anyone else had this problem?

[@fredcarolchristopher5182]

Southside

[@tonyman246]

to be honest, its just like my 2008 yamaha rhino except it doesnt have a front locker..

[@AppalachianMountainRiders]

Love the changes! Just need to add a front locker and I can guarantee you’d double sales! So you guys going to send one my way? Would love to get a demo to review and compare against my highly modified 500!

[@jreed10291974]

Yes they do your channel got me to buy one.

[@coryschlotthauer6981]

Seriously your videos helped me pull the trigger on the honda p5

[@Supertramp01]

Sounds a little self entitled and I watch your channel... Just saying

[@jfkcamp1]

Your Appalachian Mountain Rider Channel convinced me to buy a 2020 !

[@Supertramp01]

@Ross Outdoors He has done things to his p5 because he WANTED to do those things not because he was advertising for Honda. He also was not joking since he included the amount of people he got to buy one. I like the guy and his channel and I am sure that someone at Honda has taken notice of the awesome things he has done to his P5 but to outright ask for one because of what he has done and shared on social media is being self entitled. That would be like me asking Harley Davidson for a free bike since I have owned and rode them for 30 yrs and built and modified them. One shouldn't expect something in return for doing something they enjoy... This is what's wrong with this country...everybody thinks they are entitled

[@BraedenHanna]

Diff Lock and it will be in my garage next season

[@grizzybear9111]

You can buy one and install it ez its called TORQ LOCKER TL-HP500

[@HeRacesTheSun]

Your next season or several = empty garage.

[@kinomorrison8004]

@@grizzybear9111 is that better than a diff lock?

[@Supertramp01]

The feedback and most important is a DIFFLOCK

[@HeRacesTheSun]

Nonsense, I rarely use my FWD. Primal mentality... "Gotta have a front locker"

[@RJIVHALO]

Can Honda unveil a new trx250r anytime soon?

[@WyLEE08]

Lose the odd sized 24" tires and replace with a more popular size like the 25" tire.

[@HeRacesTheSun]

First mod I did was 25" tires. Looking back I would have put on 26" tires.

[@austinfouts9139]

Most people run 30's

[@adamneill9237]

Most people do not run 30's. Most run 26's on P700 & 28's on P1k

[@austinfouts9139]

@@adamneill9237 my dealership is constantly installing 30s on everything. From mules to x3s

[@adamneill9237]

No thanks. No reason to add strain to dct, suspension components, extra weight, and unnecessary added height. Running wooded trails 75%+ of the time. Roof is tall, and swapping out stock shocks w/ Fox gained me .75" ground clearance. Maybe 29" Carnivores with front 1.5" offset a-arms, & that's a maybe

[@ottomerkwurdigchliebe7271]

Locking Diff?

[@colbyfitzgerald9254]

I got sooo excited that I saw an unveiling video, but I was hoping that it was a rincon 1000. Hopes are still up, it needs a change after 17 years of looking the same

[@johndzurilla4173]

Me too

[@utahwanderlust700]

A Rincon 1000?? Yeah, keep dreaming. This is Honda, king of gutless atv wonders for decades. It will never happen.

[@jreed10291974]

Now we need a cross between the p1000 and talon. Also a bigger power plant and better trans for the p700

[@chopperinmylivingroom2335]

I've been wondering lately why a 50" sxs w/ a dump bed wasn't being made...thank you Honda!

[@spyder000069]

Please stop electronically limiting the machines based on speed.

[@boatrvme8478]

@@Couchlover47 ....and stop complaining 😂

[@tylerclark1979]

Oh god guys stop whining about what this machine doesn’t come with. Its cheap for a reason. It doesn’t come with a diff lock because its not really meant for 8 ft deep mud, if you want a diff lock open your wallet for the higher price and tiered machines or spend 400$ and get the kit to do it your self. #2 power steering = money... again the price point is low so this machine doesnt have it. So companies also make a kit for that too.... like if you want a 15,000$ rig to rock climb and go through 10 FT of mud holes go buy that machine thats meant for it not the 8,000$ farm hand trail rig.

[@richreynolds3647]

Just got rid of my 1000 SxS cause the cab enclosure is the worst in the industry. Come on Honda, get it together.

[@adamneill9237]

I'll never get rid of my P1k. My upper doors are on for 3-3.5mo. Rest of the time the windshield and soft rear panel is all it needs. Never understood a hard cab, or the ridiculous price.

[@oneangrycanadian6205]

I would like to know if this box is compatible with my 2016 p500.

[@Mantooth2851]

Is it me or does the overall height of the 520 look shorter than the 500? Oh, and a diff lock should have been a no brainer Honda.

[@ethanwolford4627]

I would like to do a video on the pioneer 520 vs the Forman 520

[@JohnG975]

I find it hard to believe that the majority of your feedback did not include one thing. It is mentioned in every youtube review. Front diff locker! Not sure how you missed that. More ground clearance would be nice but we can add tires easier than the torque locker 3rd party option and they have to be replaced anyway.

[@jonny5662]

I just bought a grizzly and got rid of my ranchers. Tired of waiting around for an updated rincon..

[@Idahoprepper71]

I did the same but got a King quad 750.

[@jonny5662]

@@Idahoprepper71 i was torn between the king quad and grizzly. Both seem to be great choices.

[@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185]

The Rincon engine needs more power and the transmission is garbage 🗑.

[@LordByron444]

Need differential lock and power steering as standard equipment. I sold my 500 because of that.

[@bassinbeast859]

Locking diff and id be all in on it

[@thisseagamer8165]

Torque locker

[@smileysun9212]

No locker no sale. I wished my 01 Rubicon had a locker for plowing snow & for the times I wished I had it. I could get the newer one with all the money I’ve been saving but it’s hard to when it’s still running strong & I’m saving for a 2 person 50” to make street legal to run around town. Also I don’t have to drive back where I unloaded. Looks like I’m shopping else where. Don’t tell me that this new P520 still doesn’t have a glovebox in the dash.

[@patricklondon6006]

I won't buy until it has a front locking diff.

[@Howardhandupme]

U don't need it. I own one and have never needed it. Put 27 in sunf tires on it, you'll go anywhere

[@Adam_Newman]

Needs DIFF LOCK !

[@Johnrider1234]

We own four rubicons. We need a side by side. Drove honda all my life. 45 years.

[@troythistle310]

Put the 700 engine in this frame. Add 8 more inches of ground clearance, power steering and front diff. Plus add fully enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning. Then I think you’ll have something more useful in my opinion.

[@adamneill9237]

So you want a 50" W 700cc machine that costs upwards of $12.5k Haha! Yeah, that's going to be a huge volume mover

[@markpeterson6836]

I always admired the 500 on the sales floor as they appeared to be one of the easiest SxS to get in and out of for older generations. If the same holds true with the 520 along with the "refinements" it might be time to bring one home to the farm.

[@duanehamdorf2228]

No glovebox, or anything other storage? 😠 my polaris was a pos but i miss the storage it had .

[@Howardhandupme]

My only complaint also. Emp under hood storage box was only option. F lockers...Give me storage

[@johndzurilla4173]

UPDATE THE RINCON PLEASEEEEEEEE

[@04tsxpower]

No shit this getting ridiculous already

[@y2kxj]

Talon powered rincon....yeahhh...

[@04tsxpower]

@@y2kxj something....so far behind it's pathetic. I'm done waiting moved on

[@catlinpondel7729]

A new big bore wheeler would nice! Does Honda and the other Japanese manufacturers still have to keep machines around that 600lb range?

[@elmerfudd7674]

How about a good tilt up windshield that actually seals around the roll cage for the Pioneer family. Love my Pioneer 1000 but you guys are about 20 years behind on accessories and add ons. Heater is a joke. No storage. Cup holder will only fit a 12 oz can. No gun holders. I could go on but my point is, get it together. You are loosing alot of sales to Polaris and Can Am due to accessories sucking.

[@ellobo1326]

I have a ‘17 P500 and love it. I put a toolbox that goes on the side of a pickup truck bed directly behind the seat and a Strongmade basket behind that. Works great. But I really like that they finally put a bed on the 500 (520). Like others have said, the 24 inch factory tires are useless for most real world applications. I put 27s on mine and it is perfect. I’ve heard no mention of a front locker, but that would make the machine a mega seller.

[@carsonjohnson1845]

Things Honda needs to start making/start making again: 1. Most important: 2 strokes 2. The Honda Odessy/Pilot FL250R, Fl350r, and the FL400R 3. The Honda Jet Ski 4. Honda SnowMobile

[@Howardhandupme]

I own a 20 model p5. I've never been in a situation where a diff lock was needed. I don't mud bog mine, so that may be the reason. I use it in the woods, hills and mountains of Arkansas. Not once did I think, "man I wish this thing had a locker."....storage yes, locker no

[@briangabriel4165]

What the heck is with the 24 inch tires? They sure help lower the terrible ground clearance on this thing.

[@lawnandlight]

diff lock please

[@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185]

Honda 450 dirt bike has 53 hp. Come on Honda do better on the power.

[@ve3xtr]

The bottom line is Honda ATV's and SXS's don't produce enough power. Honda has always been very conservative in respect to engine power. I've owned Honda vehicles, outboard motors, ATV's and SXS's. In recent years everything has been sold and I've moved on to other brands, although I still own my Pioneer 700-4. My Pioneer is very reliable but doesn't produce enough power. I'm looking at the Yamaha Wolverine 850 twin to replace my Pioneer. Wolverine 70hp vs the Pioneers .......36hp. Honda sure isn't the company they use to be. WOW, 500 Pioneer to a 520. Gee, I hope you can handle added power from a 20cc increase. Sorry, Honda, I'm done. Time to move on.

[@boatrvme8478]

Overpriced and underpowered...sorry honda but you lost me!

[@wilcodewilcode930]

Should of been designed like this from the beginning.

[@hummyhero1484]

Needs diff lock more suspension and power steering then it would be a great little utv for various types of riding and work

[@447Film]

Anybody who knocks this thing can go to hell. This thing is badass

[@markdesjardins7490]

Ordered this sxs March 26 2021 from dealer in NH , was told it would be here by July, it's now March 2022 and when I check with the dealership they say NO WORD FROM JAPAN, don't they build these in the Carolinas somewhere?????

[@cjr4497]

Still no front locker! Come on man!

[@johnlanthier9047]

You know, the thing.A front diff lock.

[@thisseagamer8165]

Buy a torque locker

[@tylerclark1979]

Buy one or spend more money on a machine thats meant for it

[@ThankGood123]

I own a 2015 pioneer 500 and it really needs a front locker! I like the new bed and more power though I guess.

[@mikeossmann2840]

I have a 2018 Pioneer 500 and I really like it. The changes I'd like to see though is power steer and a more forgiving suspension system. The power steering would be the most important thing I'd like to see as an option from Honda though. I bought it for tight trail riding and without power steering it was a Dog to turn and maneuver in tight places. I said "was" because I added an after market power steering unit to mine and it's much more enjoyable to ride now. I also put 28" AT Radial tires on it so without the power steering it was super hard to turn, I couldn't even steer it with just one hand. The power steering was by far the best upgrade I've made to it. A better suspension system would also be nice. This thing will bonce you all over the place if you go fast. I mostly enjoy the creep around slow exploring rides so it hasn't been that bad for me. However I when crossing a field or I'm on a dirt road with wind bumps and I'm running 25 - 30 mph it would be nice to have a smoother ride. I know the pioneer 500 was primarily designed to be used a utility unit but come on, it should be a smoother than the way tractor rides. I know Honda can engineer a softer suspension system than it has now. I do like the new dump bed with the P520. I wonder if they will bolt on the P500?

[@ajs96350]

Pain. In. The. Ass. to service. Otherwise, a pretty cool useful machine on the farm.

[@earlfletcher4814]

The 520 is great keep the 50 in. Model going but fix the damn transmission!!! Still sucks and shifts hard into gear really need to work on that and add a dead pedal for the driver side and maybe a small glove box with a charging port inside of it for a phone.

[@stodd32]

I just bought a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520 2 things could be better 1st is it shifts in 5th gear to soon and 2nd would be tilt steering. Other than that I really like it.

[@marclawson2536]

How much did Honda pay for this terrible photography and script? Did no one notice that the piece cuts away from a feature as its being addressed? Honda advertising used to set the standard, as in "You meet the nicest people on a Honda".

[@knightimusprime25]

how bout puttin out more stuff everywhere this is bullshit that there's hardly anything to be had and make the recon into a 300 and have it in 2wd and 4wd

[@johne9341]

Here is a nice inexpensive addition to your Honda side by side for about $40. This guy does a great review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6K5fYqZm9mNpLc

[@04tsxpower]

Honda get your shit together! Rincon update already

[@coldspring624]

I did not hear diff lock

[@goophy30]

No diff lock is the deal breaker for me.

[@jknights306]

Where do I get a hat like that. My Honda dealer didn't have any Honda clothing

[@mikeatv]

atleast there listening to what people want....now lets get a 250 sport atv w/ fuel injection out there...

[@randykestner3870]

Nice but I do agree it's missing front Locker

[@447Film]

Thank you honda!

[@chaddarbonne9263]

I wish y’all would ad a front locker

[@boatrvme8478]

Been trying to get one...they don't exist 😂

[@davelangley6304]

Lame

[@billalbion]

Just tried a brand new p500, ok except for hellish transmission gear lash noise driving along road on light throttle, fine pulling hard or completely off throttle. First p500 at dealer who checked diff and gearbox oil levels that were ok. Is Honda's engineering slipping or is there a fault. Think I'll keep my 420 until this is sorted.

[@BryBurger]

Im sure this thing will be fairly reliable but it looks like it was pieced together with random side-by-side parts. lol

[@johnbrant7016]

If it's anything like the previous model- it's virtually bullet proof.

[@smileysun9212]

Honda please come out with a street legal type SXS for the places that allows them. Where I live I can modify & get them licensed but not allowed on the Interstate, that’s fine by me. I just want it to drive around town & take it in the mountains without needing to put it on a trailer. Plus I’ll need something to tow the trailer with & that adds up in price. Want it like a Jeep that has built in AC & Heater with a cab that you can remove the doors like the Jeep. I’ve seen the Rebel type vehicles & the engine is in the back not allowing enough room for cargo. Didn’t like the Mahindra type Jeep either. Also want places to add a gun rack & fishing poles. Great to take camping & be able to tow a small trailer, even be able to use it around the yard.

[@jamiefox9215]

I’m in if they would put power steering on them I have 2019 500 love it but would love to see factory power steering these are great machines for there size ok thanks hopefully many more will agree with me and Honda will listen we want power steering thanks

[@jroberts2535]

My efforts to dump my P500 just got kicked into overdrive seeing this.. it served my needs, but I found it more advantageous to build a bigger garage and widen my trails as opposed to keeping this reliable, yet inferior machine. Served my needs, but time to upgrade

[@LordByron444]

Those of us who are aging need power steering and a differential lock. Otherwise, I’ll just keep riding my VTX1800C.

[@observantservant2135]

There is literally nothing I do not like about the pioneer line up. Capability leads to success. This machine looks like it can handle any chore. Im still running an 83 suzuki LT125 as my daily. Ive caught alot of flak for not getting with the times, as its 2020. This machine may......may bring me into the current world😄

[@smittyss4978]

Honda can never seem to get it right on some of their models. What part of front diff lock do they not understand?

[@KsAdventures]

Hard to fathom that there weren't enough people input to have true 4x4 up front. And, power steering.

[@y2kxj]

Come on Honda build a bigger atv... take the Talon drive train and build it into a ATV...

[@jasonwitt2942]

Love it, just wish they would start shipping there machines soon!

[@pacesends2521]

I love the dump bed but i just do t like the look and update the rincon and put a front locker

[@bryanjjones4163]

Honda still could put in the four wheeler 50 hp to 60 hp would be nice

[@austinfouts9139]

Too bad your quality control is ass and nothing on these line up.

[@jer991]

I like get one, but, I need a inline 2 rider that will fit in an 8 foot pickup bed.

[@brandensandler3494]

Top speed?

[@jeremiebaker5136]

I'll take my guess of 43 mph just like the prior versions.

[@agoogleuser7126]

My buddy's only goes 40mph!!!..not a tic over...

[@mzondi1970]

Give us a 700 Rubicon. Get rid of the rincon.

[@utahwanderlust700]

This thing looks like a bare bones farm implement compared to things like the Maverick Trail or even the old Wildcat Trail. Great around the farm, but last choice for exploring trails.

[@johnbrant7016]

These machines are really a blast on the trails due to the 5 speed manual trans with the paddle shifters, and the way the cage protects the plastics makes it even more fun cuz you aren't worrying about busting stuff every time you get up against something. My disappointment with it, is that Honda could make it so much more, and just won't.

[@Johnrider1234]

We need the biggest side by side honda makes for utility

[@oneangrycanadian6205]

How’s about just putting the 700 motor in there with a locking dif and an6 gear transmission that will do 50 miles an hour. That would get way more sales and be on par with the ranger mid size!!

[@jacobhebert8032]

I see it loaded into the back of the pickup. Just wondering before I go buy this rig can it fit into a f 150 supercrew cab bed with tailgate open with the bed extender?

[@chaddarbonne9263]

Yes it should

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Cheezy push bar on the front!

[@gaving.3436]

You guys to need to make a talon that come factory with a turbo instead of the aftermarket one. This would help sales a lot and it would compete with the razor turbos and X3’s but it would be better.

[@adamneill9237]

Nah. can do port/polish & custom grind cam + tune&exhaust for much less 💰

[@peeinginthewind]

DIFFLOCK .....:(

[@thisseagamer8165]

You can buy a torque locker and plus it’s meant for farm work not trail riding

[@conradward2945]

Just a shame they DON'T import it into the UK! Would love one!..CJ UK

[@billalbion]

Honda dealer tells me it's coming probably April 21.

[@andrewjessup6951]

Can the 520 bed be added to the 500?

[@trevorpitts7401]

How does the reverse work?

[@WoodsUnknown]

So you added the slightly bigger engine which is harder on fuel and you put a cool dumpbox on it but if you put a cab on you have to open the door to dump it. Still has the same suspension and interior. Was really hoping for a wide body sport model 500 with actual doors. Well hope you guys bring back the Rincon and put the pioneer 1000 engine in it, that will get some radical sales.

[@adamneill9237]

A wide body sport 500? No. The suspension geometry on a 50" wide machine lacks refinement, decent travel, and real ground clearance (that a sport machine needs)

[@WoodsUnknown]

@@adamneill9237 you are certainly wrong if you don't think a utility side by side needs some longer travel and doors. All they did was put a dump box and updated engine on a 19 model and that's it wooohooo what an update.

[@adamneill9237]

That's why Honda has a P700 & P1k. Why would they update it to the point it steps on toes in their lineup

[@alanmason1056]

Where can I get that hat

[@TravelClast]

Ben looking good buddy!

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆😊🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@trevorpitts7401]

whats its like for tall guys 6'5 plus..

[@jbrown6716]

Hell, just like everything else

[@brushcreek]

Does it have a low range for towing or heavy pulling?

[@johnbrant7016]

No, it's geared very low to begin with, and really doesn't have enough power to pull much taller gears. It's geared low enough to just about tear itself apart if it didn't break traction.

[@MPjdog]

M

[@kyleduncan7183]

this is pog

[@nickmaddox5469]

Wow. This is awesome. The bed is cool. You guys perfected it.