UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 520
518cc Single-cylinder (OHV), liquid-cooled
$10,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 520 vs Polaris RZR Trail
2026 Honda Pioneer 520 vs 2027 Polaris RZR Trail: 35 vs 75 hp, 518 cc vs 875 cc, 1060 lb dry vs 1255 lb dry, $10,999 vs $16,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2027 Polaris RZR Trail
875cc Parallel-twin (DOHC), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power35 hpvs75 hpRZR Trail wins
Lower price$10,999vs$16,999Pioneer 520 wins
Weight1060 lb dryvs1255 lb dryPioneer 520 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs875 ccRZR Trail wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs11 inRZR Trail wins
Towing1,000 lbvs1,500 lbRZR Trail wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 520 leads in 2 categories and the RZR Trail in 5. Comparing UTVs, the Pioneer 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder (ohv) with about 35 hp, while the RZR Trail uses a 875 cc parallel-twin (dohc) with about 75 hp. The RZR Trail has the power edge (75 hp vs 35 hp). The Pioneer 520 is lighter at 1060 lb (vs 1255 lb). At $10,999 the Pioneer 520 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 520 Honda · 2026 View | RZR Trail Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (OHV) | Parallel-twin (DOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 35 hp | 75 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with AT/MT modes | Automatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1060 lb (481 kg) | 1255 lb (569 kg) |
| Overall width | 50 in (127 cm) | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 79 in (200.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal (15.5 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,999 | $16,999 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.