Honda Pioneer 1000-5P Trail

Looking for a 999 cc side-by-side that matches power, performance and durability? It’s time to get to know the Honda Pioneer 1000-5P Trail edition.

• Powerful Performance

  We’ve given the engine huge power in our entire Pioneer 1000-5 lineup, especially in the midrange and top end. And thanks to the lower gear ratios, you’ll feel quick acceleration and stellar overall performance. Using the same Unicam® cylinder head design found in our motocross bikes, the class-leading 999 cc liquid-cooled inline twin is compact, while delivering the kind of horsepower and torque you’d expect from a flagship model.

• Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

  Drive the way you want, with the industry’s first and only six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Choose between manual mode or fully automatic. Plus, the addition of Sport Mode increases the fun, shifting at higher RPM for a spirited, full-performance driving experience.

• Advanced Transmission Logic

  The brain of the DCT, Advanced Transmission Logic, senses how you drive and adapts. Relaxed drivers get earlier shifts for a quieter ride at lower engine speeds. Sportier drivers will hold each gear longer for higher RPM shifts. And when going downhill, you get true engine braking. Now that’s a smart transmission.

• Paddle Shifting

  Steering column-mounted paddle shifters add a serious dose of performance in every drive. In Manual mode, they let you shift without ever taking your hands off the wheel, and in Automatic mode, they let you override the current gear with a quick up or downshift, holding that gear for several seconds before returning to Automatic mode.

• Intelligent 4WD (i-4WD)

  The Pioneer 1000-5P Trail includes a suite of stability assist features designed to make your ride safer, easier and more fun. Using technology inspired by and developed for cars and trucks, i-4WD includes Brake Traction Control System (BTCS), and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). When i-4WD is engaged using the dashboard-mounted lever, BTCS applies additional drive to the tire with more grip, providing better traction without the heavy feel of a differential lock.

• Turf Mode

  In addition to 2WD and i-4WD, the Pioneer 1000-5P Trail features a Turf mode that’s perfect for sensitive and unpredictable surfaces like grass fields.

• Hill Start Assist (HSA)

  Getting going when you’re stopped on a hill can be a bit of an adventure – especially when towing or carrying a load. That’s why the Pioneer 1000-5P Trail comes standard with Hill Start Assist. Activated with a dash-mounted button, HSA automatically maintains brake pressure so you can move your foot to the gas pedal and you’re under way. No more need to two-foot it when climbing hills.

• Tackle Any Terrain

  Venturing over really tricky, rocky terrain? Hauling a big load down a steep hill, or needing some real hill-climbing ability? The high/low-range sub transmission provides a full 42% gear reduction when you switch to the low range.

Chassis & Suspension

• Electric Power Steering

  Every Pioneer 1000-5 EPS system features a brushless motor integrated with the ECU. The return-to-center function makes it intuitive on straight trails, and the whole system feels responsive and linear.

• Fox QS3 Suspension

  The Pioneer 1000-5P Trails premium Fox QS3 (Quick Switch - 3 positions) shocks combine with generous travel from the independent front and rear suspensions to help ensure a smooth, well controlled ride with plenty of ground clearance. The quick-adjust shocks enable you to easily tune your Pioneer for soft, medium and firm terrains, all with the simple turn of a dial.

• Superior Stopping Power

  With a side-by-side this powerful and capable, you need brakes that are up to the job, too. Honda’s extensive automotive experience means you know the all-wheel disc brake system is up to the task.