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PIONEER 520
The Perfect Fit on Farm

Pioneer 520-2P

For over 50 years, Honda bikes have been proven performers on Kiwi farms, no matter the weather or terrain. The Pioneer 520 takes performance to the next level and is packed with features to help make life on the farm easier and safer.

The Pioneer 520’s powerful 518cc engine with fuel injection is great for cold weather and high altitude performance. The strut-assist tilt utility bed makes dumping cargo a breeze.

You also get features like our Honda automatic transmission using rugged, steel gears with AT/MT modes. Selectable Traxlok® two- or four-wheel drive for lighter steering or for more traction. And the longitudinally mounted engine to put more grunt to the ground.

The narrow width lets you and a passenger go where other side-by-sides can’t, on width-restricted trails and farm tracks. It also allows easy transport and storage.

The Pioneer 520 is your go-to Side by Side that punches well above its size and weight on the farm.

  • Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission

  • Independent Suspension

    Independent Suspension

  • SXS Power Steering

    SXS Power Steering

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Strong Gearbox
Strong Gearbox
Unlike the belt-drive automatics out there, the Pioneer 520 features an AT/MT mode transmission that uses rugged, steel gears. You get true compression braking for superior controllability (especially when descending hills), as well as long transmission life.

Features

Powerful Engine
Powerful Engine

With an engine that’s both bigger and more powerful than our Pioneer 500’s, the Pioneer 520 also features electronic fuel injection for effortless cold-weather and high-altitude operation. The engine is specially tuned for low-RPM torque too. Coupled with an efficient five-speed automatic transmission, you’ll have plenty of pulling power.

Towing & Hauling
Towing & Hauling

Big job? Smaller jobs? It can handle them all! When it comes to earning its keep, the Pioneer 520 punches way above its weight, thanks to its 204kg bed capacity, 450kg towing capacity, and TraxLok 2WD/4WD system.

Passenger Protection
Passenger Protection

The Pioneer 520 is loaded with features to help provide a feeling of security for the driver and passengers. The Occupant Protection Structure uses sturdy, large-diameter tubing, and includes integrated handholds, recessed top tubes, and a more spacious structure to enhance protection. Hard doors and roll-up side nets provide a secure feel and keep mud and debris out of the cabin, while automotive-style three-point belts with an Emergency Locking Retractor mechanism help keep everyone secure.

Powerful Brakes
Powerful Brakes

Disc brakes just make sense on a modern Side by- Side, and that’s exactly why the Pioneer 520 features them front and rear. They stop better, run cooler, are easier to maintain and are less susceptible to debris.

Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)

The Pioneer 520’s fully independent rear suspension means you get a smooth ride, especially over rough terrain.

Closed-Loop Fuel Injection

Better cold-weather and high-altitude running, effortless startups, great fuel efficiency, and less pollution - that’s what the Pioneer 520’s “closed loop” fuel-injection system means for you. And that’s what we call a win/win situation.

Automatic Transmission with AT/MT Mode
Automatic Transmission with AT/MT Mode
You can let the Honda Pioneer 520’s automatic transmission shift for you, or you can still shift yourself with its paddle shifters. You can even shift from auto to manual (AT to MT) on the fly!
Specifications
Engine TypeLongitudinally mounted liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Engine Displacement518 cc
Bore and Stroke96.0mm x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
IgnitionFull-transistorized type with electronic advance
Fuel SystemProgrammed fuel injection (PGM-FI) - 36mm throttle body
Cylinders1
StarterElectric
GearboxSteel Gears
Final DriveDirect front and rear driveshafts
Transmission TypeFive-speed automatic transmission with AT/MT modes
Drive Modes2WD and 4WD
Suspension FrontIndependent double-wishbone
Front Wheel Travel147 mm
Suspension RearIndependent double-wishbone with preload adjustablility
Rear Wheel Travel150 mm
Brakes FrontDual hydraulic 200mm discs
Brakes Rear170mm hydraulic disc
Tyres Size Front24 x 8 - 12
Tyres Size Rear24 x 10 - 12
Steering TypeElectric power steering
Wheelbase1854 mm
Ground Clearance215 mm
Seating Capacity2
Kerb Weight483 kg (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel.)
Fuel Capacity15.5 litres
Length2667 mm
Width1270 mm
Height1808 mm
Towing Capacity453 kg
Rear Carrier Capacity204 kg (With hydraulic assist lever)
Pioneer 520-2P

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