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2025 Can-Am Commander 1000R
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Commander 1000R vs Honda Pioneer 700
2025 Can-Am Commander 1000R vs 2025 Honda Pioneer 700: 100 vs 36 hp, 976 vs 675 cc, 1550 vs 1290 lb, $16,999 vs $12,399. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Honda Pioneer 700
675cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$12,399
View full specsAt a glance
More power100 hpvs36 hpCommander 1000R wins
Lower price$16,999vs$12,399Pioneer 700 wins
Lighter1550 lbvs1290 lbPioneer 700 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs675 ccCommander 1000R wins
Ground clearance13 invs10.5 inCommander 1000R wins
Towing1,500 lbvs1,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Commander 1000R leads in 4 categoriesand the Pioneer 700 in 3. Comparing UTVs, the Commander 1000R runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 100 hp, while the Pioneer 700 uses a 675 cc single-cylinder rated near 36 hp. The Commander 1000R has the power edge (100 hp vs 36 hp). The Pioneer 700 is lighter at 1290 lb (vs 1550 lb). At $12,399 the Pioneer 700 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Commander 1000R Can-Am · 2025 View | Pioneer 700 Honda · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 675 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 100 hp | 36 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic 3-speed (torque converter) |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1550 lb (703 kg) | 1290 lb (585 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 59.7 in (151.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in (230.1 cm) | 76.8 in (195.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $12,399 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.