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2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe
999cc Longitudinal parallel-twin (Unicam SOHC, 8-valve), liquid-cooled
$20,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe vs Yamaha Viking EPS
2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe vs 2026 Yamaha Viking EPS: 72 vs 47 hp, 999 cc vs 686 cc, 1781 lb dry vs 1475 lb dry, $20,999 vs $14,299. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Yamaha Viking EPS
686cc Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$14,299
View full specsAt a glance
More power72 hpvs47 hpPioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Lower price$20,999vs$14,299Viking EPS wins
Weight1781 lb dryvs1475 lb dryViking EPS wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs686 ccPioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Ground clearance13.8 invs11.8 inPioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Towing2,500 lbvs1,500 lbPioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 1000 Deluxe leads in 4 categories and the Viking EPS in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 1000 Deluxe uses a 999 cc longitudinal parallel-twin (unicam sohc, 8-valve) with about 72 hp, while the Viking EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-valve) with about 47 hp. The Pioneer 1000 Deluxe has the power edge (72 hp vs 47 hp). The Viking EPS is lighter at 1475 lb (vs 1781 lb). At $14,299 the Viking EPS is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 1000 Deluxe Honda · 2026 View | Viking EPS Yamaha · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 686 cc |
| Engine configuration | Longitudinal parallel-twin (Unicam SOHC, 8-valve) | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 72 hp | 47 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Six-speed automatic DCT with manual, Sport and Tow/Haul modes | Ultramatic V-belt CVT (L/H/N/R) with all-wheel engine braking |
| Drive system | Turf / 2WD / 4WD / differential lock with direct driveshafts | On-Command 2WD / limited-slip 4WD / locked 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1781 lb (808 kg) | 1475 lb (669 kg) |
| Overall width | 64 in (162.6 cm) | 61.8 in (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.2 in (203.7 cm) | 84.1 in (213.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.1 gal (30.7 L) | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $20,999 | $14,299 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.