Pioneer 500 gets smarter, smoother and safer
News Release
Blue Wing Honda’s 2017 Pioneer 500 gets smarter, smoother and safer
With close ties to rural New Zealand that go back generations, Blue Wing Honda are proud to announce the arrival of the 2017 Honda Pioneer 500.
For over 40 years, Honda bikes have been proven performers on Kiwi farms, no matter the weather or terrain. Packed with new features to help make life on the farm easier and safer, the 2017 Pioneer 500 takes performance to the next level and is the perfect step-up for those who want two seat capacity but need the size and nimbleness of a side-by-side.
2017 Honda
Pioneer 500 Features and Benefits
The leading
compact side-by-side, Honda’s Pioneer 500 now features a
transmission that can change between fully automatic and
manual shift modes via a toggle switch. For easy driving,
you can just flick the switch to auto, push the accelerator
and go.
For more control, the steering-column-mounted paddles can be used to change gear manually, or to override automatic shift points while you’re on the move around the farm.
Also new for 2017 are dual-rate suspension springs, providing a great ride while still being resistant to bottoming. The compact Pioneer 500 still has the narrow 127cm width makes it nimble and easy to transport. All this for the same great price RRP $17,387 + gst at your local Honda Dealer.
Engine/Drivetrain
• The gearbox has
five speeds with reverse, and drivers can change between
fully automatic and manual electric shift via a toggle
switch. The automatic mode can be overridden on the move
with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters
• Ratio of
first gear (previously called low) has been altered,
improving shift feel and driveability
• The
fuel-injected 475cc engine provides great performance and
excellent fuel efficiency in a variety of New Zealand
conditions
Chassis/Suspension
• Suspension
with new dual-rate coil springs for a rich, progressive
performance
• Chassis with compact dimensions: 260.35cm
overall length and 185.67cm wheelbase
• Single-function
door and side nets open together as one unit via a
twist-action door-release knob
• Hydraulic disc brakes
front and rear
• Towing capacity of 453kg to take on
tough jobs
• Full line of Honda accessories are
available adding weather protection, storage capacity and
expanded functionality
• Driver seatbelt interlock
prevents vehicle from going above 24km/h until seatbelt is
engaged
• New passenger and driver torso bars for
enhanced occupant safety
• Two year Honda factory
Warranty
Honda Genuine Accessories
• Sxs500 glass
windscreen
• Tip out windscreen (hardcoat)
• Hard
roof
• Bimini top
• Cargo tray
• Aluminium
cargo tray
• Galv dog crate
• Sxs500 tip
tray
• Sxs500 rubber tip tray hook
• Underseat
storage box
• Front storage box
• Front under hood
tray
• Fabric rear panel
• Front
bumper
• Fabric doors
• Bull bar (powder
coated)
• Rear galv mud flap bracket
• Sxs500
front flair kit
• Rear bumper
• Side mirrors
(pair)
• Aluminium a-arm guards
(front)
• Aluminium a-arm guards
(rear)
• Aluminium skid plate
• Draw
bar
• Plow push tube
• Plow mount
• Plow
blade
Electrical
• Windscreen wiper
kit
• Winch
• Winch mount
• Work
light
• Worklight harness
• Back up
alarm
• Back up alarm harness
• Horn
kit
• Horn kit harness
• Accessory sub
harness
• Aux/light bar wire harness
• Auxiliary
lights
• Light bar sxs500
• Luggage
• Cab
frame cargo bag
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