😂... I swear I bought this exact machine 2 weeks ago! Here I am searching KZread for every Honda Pioneer 520 video I can find and what do I find but a review of my very own! Good job Ben. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Thanks to Twigg Cycles.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey boss thank you so much for your business!!! That’s fantastic! Don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions on your new Pioneer. Thank you so much!!

I've had my 2022 520 for 2 weeks and love it!

I have a 2021 520. Love it. Absolutely love it. As someone mentioned... it does shift kind of jerky in auto.... It doesnt shift like an Accord... thats for sure.... but it is awesome. I particularly like sitting on the tailgate with a beer... with those perfectly placed beer holders. As they say, there is no storage... but you can buy accessories that mount to the cage that may actually be better for not a lot of money. Or even jerry rig something you already have. Not a big deal. I disagree that these tires will not tear up your lawn. Unless it is really dry and you are very careful.... it will dig up your yard.... thats the bad news. Good news... it is great for creating your own trails.

@donschlonski2936

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the tires are great and they won't dig up the lawn... They are mounted on this rear end which doesn't have turf mode! Lol

I have a 2021 pioneer 520. And really like it I have yet to get it stuck around the farm in mud or snow I use the bed a lot it makes chores easier. My 2 complaints is it rides a little stiff and shifts hard in the auto mode. I mainly keep it in the standard mode. I bought for chores and take to the smaller trails. My top speed is 39 mph. Plenty of torque and my dogs love riding in it.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Bill! Glad to hear about your experience with the Pioneer so far. I totally understand where you're coming from on the suspension and shifting. And I agree, the auto could stand to be a little smoother. I think because the machine only goes up to 40mph they have it geared pretty low I suppose. Sounds like you and the doggos are enjoying the ride so far!! Thank you for your remarks!

I own a pioneer 520. I also gave my pioneer 500 to my son. Both are great machines. I had 4,000 trouble free miles on the P500. By the way I am 6'2" and weigh 290 dressed and I have no problems driving either machine. It is a great work machine, hunting machine and woods machine. If your looking for a fast machine to run dirt roads with, this is not it. Ben, I hope this clears up any big man that thinks it is too small. It's not.I tried the 700 and because of the 3 speed I passed on it. I also prefer the 50 in machine for riding in the woods. I go everywhere the big machines go and places they can not. I really like my Pioneer 520.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey boss thank you so much for your input! You answered just about every single question we get on the Pioneer 520 and I’m very happy to know you and your Son both enjoy your Pioneers. I’m not going to lie, I think the 520 is an overall smoother operating machine than the 700. Perhaps if Honda would put a 5 speed in the 700 it wouldn’t be as bad. But thanks again for your input! You hit the nail right on the head.

@silverback802

2 жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles Your welcome Ben

@silverback802

2 жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles by the way Ben I like your review and am going to subscribe to your channel.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

@@silverback802 Thank you so much brother!! I appreciate that so much!!

@silverback802

2 жыл бұрын

@Uncle Dad good to know, thanks

Bought the 2023 red model. Added factory roof, windscreen, bigger bumper. Also winch , cabin and cargo lights, voltmeter , bigger wheels and tires. Heated seat pads from Walmart. Extra 12v outlets, solar panel on roof, studs in tire lugs for ice fishing. Trailer hitch to pull my ice shack. GPS sometimes for trail riding. It’s pretty slow but I expected that. This has been a great machine so far. Most of the accessories should have been standard from Honda considering the premium price point.

I had a '16 p500 and on paper it seemed like just the ticket for me but it was burning an alarming amount of oil by 5000 km. I maintained it by the book since I had intended to keep it for a long time but sold it after 4 years. Frame rust, frame rust, frame rust.. rocks and dirt kicked up by the front tires blasted all the paint off the frame and the rust spread back from there. I actually had to remove the gas tank, floor and side panels to wire wheel and repaint the lower part of the frame with VHT when I was getting ready to sell it in 2020. For the price, they could have include some plastic guards to protect the frame like Yamaha does. You sit right on the engine so it's way too loud and way too hot. There's all the space in the world for a glove box but you can't even get one as an accessory from Honda. Rear cargo rack was a bit useless and this has been fixed but the other issues are still enough to turn me off when I'm in the market again next year.

4 month wait to receive it in the color I preferred but is worth the wait. It's Honda solid in every department. Paid full retail plus ridiculous take advantage surcharges but it's a sign of the tyrannical times...I cringe and am disgusted or can do without. Anyway, I like the machine and abundant quality. It's smallish, I'm a big bodied guy, but it's a huge advantage over the oversized and overpriced behemoths all around. Accessories (Honda) are ridiculously priced so be creative and either make do or jury-rig something that works for you.

@ARIN4UK

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it? I’m being told 4-6 months if I’m lucky 🤣

I made a roof from my traction boards, used U clamps to attach them to the roll cage.

Thanks for the video. Have several questions. I have a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520. Yesterday, I had a bad time getting stuck in the snow. It took several hours to accomplish getting out. I was using two traction board's. First question is do you recommend installing a locker to make it a true four wheel drive? As I was trying to get out of my situation, I had a front tire spinning in the snow and the other front tire not moving. I read somewhere, that if you press the gas pedal and the brake at the same time it would engage the tire that was not moving. Not sure if this is correct, but did not work for me. In the process I lost some of the frame caps. Is it a good idea to replace them? I read where that could help with rust in the future. Any idea what the cost would be to have the lockers installed? Thanks for you time.

I bought my Pioneer 500 about 3 years ago and I love it. I've added so many mods to it the list would fill a book. I've not drilled one hole or cut anything and much of the stuff was bought on the cheap, like a golf cart windshield, car roof rack for the front, pickup truck tool boxes, or homemade stuff from bits and pieces of things I had or found. Use your imagination for what you want and go for it. The only thing that might be a little bit better is the top-end speed, but I see that the 520 should have helped with that. Get yourself a load of fun.

Nice machine thanks for the video 👍

Great video Ben. Useful information. 👍

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tracy! I appreciate that very much

I love your videos thank you so much for sharing

Can't find these machines anywhere. Called every local dealer around me and even searched nearby states. There are none of these in stock anywhere in the northeast and numerous dealers told me on the phone that Honda is not shipping any new ones on their upcoming manifests and the very small number that have come in were sold before they hit the lot. I only just started thinking about buying one of these, but it looks like it's not gonna be in the cards for me unless the supply situation improves

@davids.9834

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much the same here. I live in Connecticut and want to replace my aging Honda Rancher with one of these..... hey Im getting old...lol. I have cash in hand, ready to just buy it outright, but all the dealers said the same. "put a deposit on one, cant choose color.... you get what you get, could take 3 weeks or 6 months. LOL...... So Im just going to stay on the sidelines for now and will retry in the fall. The old Rancher never fails anyway.... its almost too dependable... as I need the excuse for a new machine.

@ARIN4UK

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta get put on a waiting list… I’m told 4-6 months?

Thanks. Im getting one. I almost bought another quad.

This machine is based on the drivetrain of the Honda Rubicon quad which has a locking front differential but the side by side doesn’t, what gives Honda?

What is your top speed?

I just recently ordered a 2023 pioneer 520 , none were available at the local dealers when I got my Ranger 420 but I still want the pioneer so I made a pre-order at the dealer. I’m in Canada and the availability here seems to be scarce I guess they’re a popular machine but the 23 pricing is not even available online yet and there’s only two colours available in Canada. I would’ve went for the camo but they only had gray and red so I ordered the gray for the earthy colour closest thing to camo. I’m anxiously awaiting my place in line for the next shipment I suppose

II just got mine today after waiting 7 m for it

Hi Ben - I'm starting to see quite a few 2023 Avenger Red 520s show up at dealerships (Texas and the general region). Have you seen or heard of the other colors being in the wild yet? Thanks.

Ben I have a 2023 520 when iam in any gear manual or auto if not given throttle just holding a steady speed you will hear a sound that sounds like gears not meshing totally I have asked 2 different dealer's about this they seem to not want to talk about it should I be concerned any info will e appreciated thanks

@benattwiggcycles

Жыл бұрын

Hey Richard! Thank you for reaching out. If you can, email a video to me if what you’re hearing bstevenson@twiggcycles.com

Have you had any trouble with the pioneer 520 exhausts? I have a 2022 pioneer 520 with 700 miles and have had to have the exhaust replaced 3 times due to cracked welds. I am thinking about trying to get honda to buy it back, not sure if that's on option though.

I'm lookin to snorkel put outlaw 2 tires and a lift on it had a Honda Rubicon decked out and I sold it in gettin older need somethin more comfy to ride in this looks like it'll fit me just right

Great video thanks for sharing.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey David thank you so much!!

Quick correction to your video description: The 520 engine is 40ccs larger than the engine in the 500. Do you notice a difference in performance?

How do I check the transmission fluid?

Needs a locker or selectable one for the rear.

Looked at the axis 500 at Lowe's.. and that machine seems to be better and almost everything.. wider.. Longer.. 11 inch ground clearance. front bumper that wraps around the entire front. Windshield. Roof .Winch. A lot of compartments inside for storage.. better in everything except long-term durability probably.. oh and it cost 9k

@benattwiggcycles

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! I just had a customer return his axis 500 to lowes because he kept having issues with it. And no one would work on it since it’s an off-brand. After 8 months of ownership he returned the axis and bought a pioneer 520. The Polaris Ranger 570s have a little more ground clearance and internal storage though. That might be a good option.

@fishingfreak9734

8 ай бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles I've just about made my mind up for the 520. I was looking at the Axis but there are so many bad reviews. I currently have a 2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 KVH. Great video, thanks!

How is the power climbing hills with a load

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

This 520 has plenty of low end torque, it won’t have any issues hauling anything up and down hills.

Do you think this will be too much for only 2.3 acres ;I’m planning to do a lot of work ;fruit trees planting etc.trying to decide ;thanks in advance

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

No not at all! If anything this is one of the best machines to tackle the job!

@2006beriberi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Nice machine, too bad they are unavailable

Would love to buy one but no one has them it’s frustrating and when one does come in it’s a slugfest over it smh

i want to see this machine plow snow

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey boss! If we happen to get some snow around here soon I’d be happy to do that! If you think about it, this is essentially an overgrown Honda Rubicon and THOSE things do phenomenal in the snow. Let’s cross our fingers for some snow soon!

@cjk247

2 жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles sounds good to me. yeah you kind of gotta to have snow to try the plow...lol, my bad

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

@@cjk247 haha no worries! Around here it’s 50 degrees one day and blizzard the next so hopefully soon!

Just got my 2022 520. It shifts really hard. Is this normal? I mean, it literally jerks your head back on every shift.

@benattwiggcycles

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Sometimes these things can be hard shifting at first during the break-in period. PLUS, Honda transmissions definitely like to warm up good before being ran.

@silverback802

Жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles it gets better over time. Mine has 875 miles and it shifts much better than when new

@gone4days956

10 ай бұрын

also after break in do a quick clutch adjustment. Takes 30 seconds and a screwdriver. Really helped smooth out the shifts.

Can it fit in the back of a f-250?

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! This does in fact fit in most trucks. However some folks do need to leave the tailgate down for the machine to fit on properly. Overall length is 105” long.

Is there any option for diff locks Is there room for a second battery Will it make enough power to run auxiliary lights and charge a second battery. Can a winch be easily fitted"

@bushmanbill8923

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I did not get to finish those questions and it posted it. I wanted to ask if anyone knows

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! There are no options for differential lock on this machine unless installed aftermarket. Which I don't know of any. I'm sure there could be room made for a secondary battery. You can run LED lights and winch on this machine and should not cause any harm. Depending on what all is installed, a secondary battery might not be a bad idea. A winch can very easily be fitted.

@bushmanbill8923

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Thanks for the response.

@boatrvme8478

2 жыл бұрын

@@bushmanbill8923 Torq lock is a good aftermarket for 520.

Can you add a blow or snowblower? Thanks great video

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Tom! I appreciate that. A snow blower might be a big much for this particular machine (just with the weight and the electrical draw it might have) however you can install a plow on this machine. It would do great with a plow installed!

what size of tires onn 22 model? mine is 2018 p500 with 108 miles already! its a fun machine !

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! This comes with 24” tires on a 12” rim. Glad you’re enjoying your 500! I’m really impressed with how useful these machines are with being some of the smallest UTV’s on the market right now.

I am looking for one of these I'm a local came by today but you were closed (monday) didnt know. Im interested in a pioneer. Can you order one?

@kelbini

2 жыл бұрын

Keep me and my dad in mind we willa take the first pioneer 520 you get

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there boss! As of lately, most of the Pioneer 520's we've received in were because they were pre-ordered for clients. That has usually be our process lately - We'll get a small deposit from you, get the order in and when the first one shows up, it'll have your name on it!

Price??

How do you think this would moving around a 27' boat in the driveway? I want something small and inexpensive that can move my boat and plow drive

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

On the driveway you might be okay. These have a rated 1,000lb towing capacity so you might be able to get away with it.

@patmetcalf3635

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that would work as a good excuse for your wife, go ahead and get one cuz you got to move that boat.,

@brucefrye2292

Жыл бұрын

I have a 500 with 5000 mi on it. I have hauled 2000 lbs of gravel from the quarry home several times.the 520 has the same transmission. I'm sure it'll do whatever you need it to.

is there any storage under the seats?

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

There is no under seat storage on this machine.

How are these for snow plowing?

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

These are fantastic for plowing the snow!! Truly the best way to think about the Pioneer 520 is…..think about it like Honda transformed the Rubicon 520 into a side by side. And viola! You have the Pioneer 520. All the same capabilities as a Rubicon or a Honda Foreman only with you can seat a rider and passenger, AND you have a dumping rear bed.

Thanks for the video, is this using the DCT for the 5 speed?

@chrisE815

Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing but I see no reference to DCT in Honda's literature. I have a feeling the technology is similar to the ES/Electronic shift where it is a traditional ATV transmission mated to an electronic controlled solenoid. Wish someone would discuss this.

@bimastrike87

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisE815 yeah I believe you’re correct about that

@chrisE815

Жыл бұрын

@@bimastrike87 I just commented on "4 Things You Might Not Know About Your Honda Pioneer 500" and AppalachianMountainRiders got back to me quick. He said only the Talon and 1000 have DCT, the other side by sides basically have a Honda Electronic Shift/ES system.

@bimastrike87

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisE815 oh okay, thanks for the clarification!

I just put a downpayment on one today. Next week I'll be putting it to work.

Hows the power

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

The power is decent. It’s what you would expect almost out of a 500cc ATV really. It has good low end torque but it does lack in the horsepower region. Not a whole lot of top end….which shouldn’t be a huge issue considering these are racing side by sides or anything. A customer of mine says he absolutely loves his. He has owned it for well over a year now. Lives in hilly areas. Uses his for fire wood, mulching, yard work…etc. He also put a winch on it which he’s used just a handful of times. Hopefully this is helpful!

I am 6’1” how’s leg room?

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ken! I’m actually the same height. Surprisingly the leg room is just enough. I’m not bumping my legs or knees into the dash or anything. Pretty roomy for a small machine.

Can the Pioneer 520 be used for a hunting rig out in the desert southwest? Looking at getting an ATV but saw your video and like the fact that the Pioneer can carry two people and is within our price range.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! This would definitely be a great machine to take out hunting. It’s quiet. Has the dump bed. 1000lb. Towing capacity. You can load it down with some extra fuel cans as well if need be.

@archstanton9703

2 жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles Hopefully, our local dealer will have a 520 in stock, so we can take a look at one. Thanks for the reply and have a good one!

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

@@archstanton9703 There ya go yeah hopefully you get the chance to take a look at one soon! And you’re quite welcome thank you as well!

I traded mine in for a Polaris

@jakewade7388

Жыл бұрын

You’ll be sorry.

what's the horse power ??

@donschlonski2936

2 жыл бұрын

That's how you say you don't know squat without saying you don't know squat. I wrote a lot of ATVs for years before my first side by side which is this 520. The way Honda has this geared rides like a 750 ATV... It has that much power. Who cares what the number is

@woofman4796

2 жыл бұрын

@@donschlonski2936 you mean you RODE a lot of atvs, first, learn the english language, second, if my curiosity about the horse power bothers you so much, Zephyrhills, Florida, come look me up, you'll learn that 1, I'm not a keyboard coward, and 2, my education goes way beyond what you could ever imagine, I'll be waiting for you pussy

Two adults and 5 year old fit in middle?

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty close quarters but I think you can squeeze!

@ag0nizingdemise

2 жыл бұрын

@@benattwiggcycles thanks for response, hard find a 50 inch side x side for national parks and sometimes the old lady will want to tag along

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

@@ag0nizingdemise You’re welcome! Yeah right now it is tough to find, even side by sides just in general. Hopefully after 2022 things get back to normal!

I put down a deposit Saturday, Im anxiously awaiting your phone call telling me its in. thanks

Good grief Honda for the ridiculous high price you are asking for these you can't put a glove box or a winch on one of these? I think I will buy a Hisun from Lowes that comes with all the options for thousands less than you want for one of these.

@benattwiggcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there David! Except for the camp version, the Pioneer 520 is only $9,599. I do agree they could have put a glove box in this machine but just be aware with hisun. I worked at a hisun dealer for a VERY short time and had nothing but bad experiences with them and terrible feedback from customers. The good thing with Honda is parts are easy to get. I remember hisun either not having common items in stock OR taking a crazy amount of time to get parts. Good luck with your search my friend!

@bobcartwright4726

2 жыл бұрын

I own a Hisun. It has developed into a nightmare. Good luck getting parts to repair it!

@gixxerbrad

2 жыл бұрын

Your heads really going to explode when you find out some dealers are getting 3k over msrp right now. To compare this to a hisun is somewhat comical. I think you should go to Harbor Freight and get one.

@donschlonski2936

2 жыл бұрын

Your Hisun won't even be around in 3 years unless you spent about $3,000 in repairs

Too small