P500 Honda Pioneer 500 and a larger driver

[Lenny]

I want to buy a honda Pioneer 500 but my friends say I'm too big for it. I'm 6-2 and weigh 270. When I sit in one at the showroom the fit seems borderline. I think I could make it work.However sitting in one at the showroom for a few minutes doesn't tell me what it is actually like to own and drive one for a long period of time. All input from large owners in particular is most welcome. Thank you

 

[Admin]

 

[sajnaj]

my buddy purchased one hes 5 10 and 250 and im 6 3 280 we both fit in the machine with no problems

 

[DavidsPioneer]

i am 6'4 260 and fit just fine even with another adult. You will be fine.

 

[Lenny]

thank you guys. I feel better about it,I told those friends of mine I am not that big

 

[jay dawge]

If you are still unsure, check out all the atv clubs in your area see if you can find one that has a p500 owner that you can go on a ride along with, get a feel for the machine. The dealership I bought from has rides that they do three times a year.

 

[JACKAL]

I want to buy a honda Pioneer 500 but my friends say I'm too big for it. I'm 6-2 and weigh 270. When I sit in one at the showroom the fit seems borderline. I think I could make it work.However sitting in one at the showroom for a few minutes doesn't tell me what it is actually like to own and drive one for a long period of time. All input from large owners in particular is most welcome. Thank you

As others stated not a problem in your body size I am 6' 1" and 300# the wife and I spent a week of riding in our P500 for about 300 miles in the smokey mountains without me having any issues. Once you learn how to place your foot as a taller driver it works fine my weight / girth wasn't an issue just learning foot placement for controlled throttle response in rough terrain. I figured that out in about 1/2 a day riding.

 

[Lenny]

Foot placement was my concern, With the bench seat i can lean my right leg to the right and I a m comfortable. Every thing else seems to fit ok.Glad to see other big guys are happy woth the P500.

 

[Fordman]

I'm 6 ft 200 lbs & no problems

 

[p500fan]

Well, I'm 6'2", weigh over 300lbs, and wear size 14 shoes. I have driven mine as a daily driver since June, with the last month or so wearing winter clothing. I have no comfort issues riding or driving the P500. The ONLY issue is the side loop of the ROPS by my left hip. My gun/holster sometimes snags on it when entering/exiting the vehicle. However, I have had similar problems on a lot of other full-size cars & trucks. The P500 was the easiest 50" machine to enter/exit that I could find in the showrooms visited, and was easier than many of the 60" machines. If your friends are worried about it not having enough power to move your "bulk", I counter with I am bigger, and seldom ride alone. My primary passengers, while smaller than me, are not shrinking violets. The ones I have logged the most cab time with are both over 6'/200lbs. We have been riding trails in the AK mountains for 5 months, and I have never felt like I was lacking for power.

 

[Lenny]

Well, I'm 6'2", weigh over 300lbs, and wear size 14 shoes. I have driven mine as a daily driver since June, with the last month or so wearing winter clothing. I have no comfort issues riding or driving the P500. The ONLY issue is the side loop of the ROPS by my left hip. My gun/holster sometimes snags on it when entering/exiting the vehicle. However, I have had similar problems on a lot of other full-size cars & trucks. The P500 was the easiest 50" machine to enter/exit that I could find in the showrooms visited, and was easier than many of the 60" machines. If your friends are worried about it not having enough power to move your "bulk", I counter with I am bigger, and seldom ride alone. My primary passengers, while smaller than me, are not shrinking violets. The ones I have logged the most cab time with are both over 6'/200lbs. We have been riding trails in the AK mountains for 5 months, and I have never felt like I was lacking for power.

Sound good.If it can handle you and your friends it will handle me and mine.Thank you for your input.

 

[solrus]

I want to buy a honda Pioneer 500 but my friends say I'm too big for it. I'm 6-2 and weigh 270. When I sit in one at the showroom the fit seems borderline. I think I could make it work.However sitting in one at the showroom for a few minutes doesn't tell me what it is actually like to own and drive one for a long period of time. All input from large owners in particular is most welcome. Thank you

6'2" , 254 lbs in 2014, 204 lbs - 2015. No problems. Definitely trimming 50 lbs helped me to get rid of lower back pain and get back on long trip moto rides ( I also switched from HD to BMW 1600 gtl, riding a cloud ) and skiing.