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Read the full article here: http://www.atv.com/comparisons/2016-honda-pioneer-1000-vs-polaris-ranger-xp-900-specs-shootoutHonda steps up to challenge the industry's heavyweight
While the rest of the UTV world is buzzing over factory turbo chargers and unthinkable horsepower numbers, the Utility segment is experiencing tremendous growth of its own. Where Polaris has had a virtual stranglehold on the pure Sport Side-by-Side class, the American manufacturer has some stiff competition when it comes to Utility purpose Side-by-Sides.
The Honda Pioneer is the most recent working class side by side to receive a major overhaul and the first of the big four Japanese manufacturers to offer a 1000cc displaced off-road vehicle. Its upgraded 999cc engine puts out 77 horsepower and the industry first, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the EPS model prove that this machine certainly wasn’t built with an “all work and no play” attitude......
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<td colspan="3" align="center"><strong><span>Big Bore Utility Side-by-Side Specs Comparison</span></strong></td>
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<td width="40%" valign="top"><strong><span">Polaris Ranger XP 900</span></strong></td>
<td width="40%" valign="top"><strong><span">Honda Pioneer 1000</span></strong></td>
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<td valign="top">Price</td>
<td valign="top">$13,499</td>
<td valign="top">$13,999</td>
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<td valign="top">Engine</td>
<td valign="top">875cc Fuel Injected Twin</td>
<td valign="top">999cc Fuel Injected Twin</td>
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<td valign="top">Valve Train</td>
<td valign="top">DOHC (Dual Overhead Cam)</td>
<td valign="top">Unicam (Single Overhead Cam)</td>
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<td valign="top">Horsepower</td>
<td valign="top">68</td>
<td valign="top">77</td>
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<td valign="top">Transmission</td>
<td valign="top">Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P</td>
<td valign="top">Automatic DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission)</td>
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<td valign="top">Wheelbase</td>
<td valign="top">81.0 in</td>
<td valign="top">80.2 in</td>
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<td valign="top">Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)</td>
<td valign="top">116.5” x 60” x 76”</td>
<td valign="top">116.8” x 62.9” x 76.1”</td>
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<td valign="top">Weight</td>
<td valign="top">1,318 lbs (dry weight)</td>
<td valign="top">1,519 lbs (curb weight)</td>
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<td valign="top">Front Tires</td>
<td valign="top">25 x 10 x 12 Carlisle 489</td>
<td valign="top">27 x 9 x 12 OTR HP 009</td>
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<td valign="top">Rear Tires</td>
<td valign="top">25 x 11 x 12 Carlisle 489</td>
<td valign="top">27 x 11 x 12 OTR HP 009</td>
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<td valign="top">Ground Clearance</td>
<td valign="top">12.0 in</td>
<td valign="top">12.9 in</td>
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<td valign="top">Fuel Capacity</td>
<td valign="top">10.0 gal w/Reserve</td>
<td valign="top">7.9 gal</td>
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<td valign="top">Suspension Travel Front/Rear</td>
<td valign="top">Dual A-Arm 10”/ Dual A-Arm IRS 10”</td>
<td valign="top">Independent Double Wishbone 10.55”/10”</td>
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<td valign="top">Brakes</td>
<td valign="top">Hydraulic Discs with Dual Bore Front Calipers</td>
<td valign="top">Hydraulic Dics</td>
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<td valign="top">Lighting</td>
<td valign="top">55w Low/60w High</td>
<td valign="top">LED</td>
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<td valign="top">Instrumentation</td>
<td valign="top">Digital display featuring Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Clock, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp, Coolant Temperature, Voltmeter, Service Indicator, Seat Belt Reminder</td>
<td valign="top">Digital display featuring Speedometer, Tachometer, Gear Indicator, Clock, Fuel Gauge, Seat Belt Indicator, Hi-Temp, Trip Meter</td>
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<td valign="top">Towing Capacity</td>
<td valign="top">2,000 lbs</td>
<td valign="top">2,000 lbs</td>
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<td valign="top">Drivetrain</td>
<td valign="top">Shaft drive</td>
<td valign="top">Shaft drive</td>
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<td valign="top">Bed Capacity</td>
<td valign="top">1000 lbs</td>
<td valign="top">1000 lbs</td>
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<td valign="top">Bed Dimensions L x W x H</td>
<td valign="top">36.5″ x 54″ x 11.5″</td>
<td valign="top">36.1″ x 55.2″ x 10.8″</td>
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<td valign="top">Power Steering</td>
<td valign="top">No</td>
<td valign="top">No</td>
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<td valign="top">DC/Accessory Outlets</td>
<td valign="top">2</td>
<td valign="top">1</td>
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<td valign="top">Seating Capacity</td>
<td valign="top">3</td>
<td valign="top">3</td>
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