P1000 Spec Shootout - Pioneer 1000 vs Ranger XP 900

[Hondasxs]

Honda 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......

Read the full article here: http://www.atv.com/comparisons/2016-honda-pioneer-1000-vs-polaris-ranger-xp-900-specs-shootout

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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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[HivoltageHonda]

Nice read

 

[JACKAL]

@Hondasxs Thanks for posting! Nice article.

 

[jak9922]

Well this is a no brainer!!!!!

 

[jak9922]

63 inches wide kills it for me tho i hope everyone else gets to enjoy this monster

 

[250exridertim]

My problem is I can't decide if I want to go ahead and get the 1000 or wait to see what else they come out with. I will never buy a Polaris sxs. Drove a ranger and I hated the way it felt. Took over 1500 rpm before the clutch even engaged and then it sounded like it was about to blow up at 40mph.

 

[Duramax]

My problem is I can't decide if I want to go ahead and get the 1000 or wait to see what else they come out with. I will never buy a Polaris sxs. Drove a ranger and I hated the way it felt. Took over 1500 rpm before the clutch even engaged and then it sounded like it was about to blow up at 40mph.

That's a typical Polaris! Owned 2 of them and im am so so so so excited to be getting this new pioneer 1000!

 

[p500fan]

My problem is I can't decide if I want to go ahead and get the 1000 or wait to see what else they come out with. I will never buy a Polaris sxs. Drove a ranger and I hated the way it felt. Took over 1500 rpm before the clutch even engaged and then it sounded like it was about to blow up at 40mph.

Welcome to the club!

 

[JACKAL]

@250exridertim Welcome to the Club!

 

[250exridertim]

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[bagotaco]

I drove my step dads 2016 ranger 900 and I thought it was pretty nice. Cruising at 40mph and it was pretty quiet (but anything is quieter than our 700s) and it wound run about 60mph. The suspension was ok. But it did have a high stall in the clutch to take off.

 

[bobbyhill]

glad to have you here @250exridertim !I If you have any questions or need help just ask!

 

[WFM]

Oh Come On Jak.....Too Big ??? Bigger is better young man....

 

[Dallas]

It IS a big machine...when I showed up with my cargo trailer which I figured it would fit into no problem...it BARELY did...by inches. I'd be interested in seeing the specs between the new Polaris General EPS and the P3 EPS. Better yet, I'd love to drive them back to back.

 

[Justin_Pack_SouthernHonda]

Good material. Thanks for posting!