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Blue Wing Honda's 2017 Pioneer 500 gets smarter, smoother and safer

Tuesday 28 March 2017, 3:25PM

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Blue Wing Honda's 2017 Pioneer 500 gets smarter, smoother and safer
Blue Wing Honda's 2017 Pioneer 500 gets smarter, smoother and safer Credit: Blue Wing Honda

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

http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/

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About Blue Wing Honda: New Zealand-owned Blue Wing Honda Ltd is one of the oldest and largest independent distributors of Honda globally. It sells a range of Honda ATVS and motorcycles and is the market leader in NZ. Blue Wing Honda operates withinthe farming and agriculture industry and also markets outboard motors and power equipment under the Honda brand. Blue Wing Honda has been operating for more than 40 years and has a strong 52 dealer network across NZ.