2026 Honda PIONEER 1000-5 DELUXE

Meet the 2026 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe in —a rec/utility machine that looks ready for the trail even when it’s parked. (And if you’re shopping the lineup, it’s also offered in Black Forest Green, Hero Red, and TrueTimber® Atera Camo.) This one’s vibe is simple: bring your crew, bring your gear, and don’t turn back when the route gets rough.

Under the hood sits a liquid-cooled 999cc parallel-twin with 8 valves (SOHC, four per cylinder) and fuel injection, built to run on regular gas and engineered to meet CARB 2008 emissions. Power delivery feels purposeful thanks to Honda’s DCT setup—a 6-speed transmission with a manual/automatic clutch arrangement—so you can focus on picking lines instead of constantly juggling inputs. When the trail changes its mind, you’ve got hi/low range and a selectable 4x2/4x4 driveline with multiple modes plus front and rear differential lock locations, giving you options when traction gets unpredictable.

The Pioneer’s stance is confidence-inspiring: 13 inches of ground clearance, a tight 15.4-foot turning radius, and independent double wishbone suspension front and rear with KYB up front and adjustable rear preload. Rolling stock is trail-ready too, with aluminum wheels wrapped in Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0 tires (27-inch diameter), and hydraulic disc brakes at both ends to keep things composed when the descent gets steep.

Inside, it’s built for full-day adventures—five bucket seats across two rows, with headrests and easygoing practicality like six cupholders, plus dash storage. Out back, the cargo bed is ready to earn its keep: a tilting polyethylene bed with 1,000 lb capacity, backed by a serious 2,500 lb towing capacity. Add in protective touches like a brush guard, radiator guard, engine case guard, CV boot cover, and front bash plate, and this Pioneer feels like it was made for the kind of “let’s see where that goes” decisions you’ll be proud of later.

Color Options* Black Forest Green: +$0
* Hero Red: +$0
* TrueTimber® Atera Camo: +$800

Pricing* Warranty (Months): 12

Engine* Engine Type: Parallel Twin
* Cylinders: 2
* Cooling: Liquid
* Bore: 92 mm; 3.62 in
* Stroke: 75.1 mm; 2.96 in
* Displacement: 999 cc; 60.9 ci
* Compression Ratio: 10:1
* Starter: Electric
* Fuel Type: Gas
* Emissions Standards: Meets CARB 2008 Emissions
* Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected

Transmission* Transmission Type: Manual / Automatic Clutch
* Reverse: Yes

Drive Line* Driveline Type: Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Technical Specifications* Length: 118.9 in; 3020 mm
* Width: 64 in; 1626 mm
* Height: 79.4 in; 2017 mm
* Wheelbase: 80.2 in; 2037 mm
* Ground Clearance: 13 in; 330 mm
* Wet Weight: 1920 lbs; 871 kg
* Towing Capacity: 2500 lbs; 1134 kgs
* Fuel Capacity: 8.1 gal; 30.7 l

Exterior* Frame: Steel

Suspension* Front Suspension Type: Independent Double Wishbone
* Front Travel: 10.6 in; 268 mm
* Rear Suspension Type: Independent Double Wishbone
* Rear Travel: 10 in; 254 mm

Wheels & Tires* Front Tire (Full Spec): Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0: 27 x 9-14
* Rear Tire (Full Spec): Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0: 27 x 11-14

Brakes* Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
* Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc

Seats* Seat Height: 34.8 in; 884 mm
* Number Of Seats: 5

Instrumentation* Speedometer: Standard
* Tachometer: Standard
* Trip Odometer: Standard

Storage* Glove Box / Dash Storage: Standard
* Bed Capacity: 1000 lbs.; 226.8 kgs.

Lights* Type: LED

Glass* Rearview Mirrors: Optional
* Windshield: Optional
Meet the 2026 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe in —a rec/utility machine that looks ready for the trail even when it’s parked. (And if you’re shopping the lineup, it’s also offered in Black Forest Green, Hero Red, and TrueTimber® Atera Camo.) This one’s vibe is simple: bring your crew, bring your gear, and don’t turn back when the route gets rough.

Under the hood sits a liquid-cooled 999cc parallel-twin with 8 valves (SOHC, four per cylinder) and fuel injection, built to run on regular gas and engineered to meet CARB 2008 emissions. Power delivery feels purposeful thanks to Honda’s DCT setup—a 6-speed transmission with a manual/automatic clutch arrangement—so you can focus on picking lines instead of constantly juggling inputs. When the trail changes its mind, you’ve got hi/low range and a selectable 4x2/4x4 driveline with multiple modes plus front and rear differential lock locations, giving you options when traction gets unpredictable.

The Pioneer’s stance is confidence-inspiring: 13 inches of ground clearance, a tight 15.4-foot turning radius, and independent double wishbone suspension front and rear with KYB up front and adjustable rear preload. Rolling stock is trail-ready too, with aluminum wheels wrapped in Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0 tires (27-inch diameter), and hydraulic disc brakes at both ends to keep things composed when the descent gets steep.

Inside, it’s built for full-day adventures—five bucket seats across two rows, with headrests and easygoing practicality like six cupholders, plus dash storage. Out back, the cargo bed is ready to earn its keep: a tilting polyethylene bed with 1,000 lb capacity, backed by a serious 2,500 lb towing capacity. Add in protective touches like a brush guard, radiator guard, engine case guard, CV boot cover, and front bash plate, and this Pioneer feels like it was made for the kind of “let’s see where that goes” decisions you’ll be proud of later.

Color Options* Black Forest Green: +$0
* Hero Red: +$0
* TrueTimber® Atera Camo: +$800

Pricing* Warranty (Months): 12

Engine* Engine Type: Parallel Twin
* Cylinders: 2
* Cooling: Liquid
* Bore: 92 mm; 3.62 in
* Stroke: 75.1 mm; 2.96 in
* Displacement: 999 cc; 60.9 ci
* Compression Ratio: 10:1
* Starter: Electric
* Fuel Type: Gas
* Emissions Standards: Meets CARB 2008 Emissions
* Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected

Transmission* Transmission Type: Manual / Automatic Clutch
* Reverse: Yes

Drive Line* Driveline Type: Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Technical Specifications* Length: 118.9 in; 3020 mm
* Width: 64 in; 1626 mm
* Height: 79.4 in; 2017 mm
* Wheelbase: 80.2 in; 2037 mm
* Ground Clearance: 13 in; 330 mm
* Wet Weight: 1920 lbs; 871 kg
* Towing Capacity: 2500 lbs; 1134 kgs
* Fuel Capacity: 8.1 gal; 30.7 l

Exterior* Frame: Steel

Suspension* Front Suspension Type: Independent Double Wishbone
* Front Travel: 10.6 in; 268 mm
* Rear Suspension Type: Independent Double Wishbone
* Rear Travel: 10 in; 254 mm

Wheels & Tires* Front Tire (Full Spec): Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0: 27 x 9-14
* Rear Tire (Full Spec): Maxxis® Big Horn 2.0: 27 x 11-14

Brakes* Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
* Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc

Seats* Seat Height: 34.8 in; 884 mm
* Number Of Seats: 5

Instrumentation* Speedometer: Standard
* Tachometer: Standard
* Trip Odometer: Standard

Storage* Glove Box / Dash Storage: Standard
* Bed Capacity: 1000 lbs.; 226.8 kgs.

Lights* Type: LED

Glass* Rearview Mirrors: Optional
* Windshield: Optional