UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 520
518cc Single-cylinder (OHV), liquid-cooled
$10,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 520 vs Yamaha Viking EPS
2026 Honda Pioneer 520 vs 2026 Yamaha Viking EPS: 35 vs 47 hp, 518 cc vs 686 cc, 1060 lb dry vs 1475 lb dry, $10,999 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 power35 hpvs47 hpViking EPS wins
Lower price$10,999vs$14,299Pioneer 520 wins
Weight1060 lb dryvs1475 lb dryPioneer 520 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs686 ccViking EPS wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs11.8 inViking EPS wins
Towing1,000 lbvs1,500 lbViking EPS wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 520 leads in 2 categories and the Viking EPS in 6. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder (ohv) with about 35 hp, while the Viking EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-valve) with about 47 hp. The Viking EPS has the power edge (47 hp vs 35 hp). The Pioneer 520 is lighter at 1060 lb (vs 1475 lb). At $10,999 the Pioneer 520 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 520 Honda · 2026 View | Viking EPS Yamaha · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 686 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (OHV) | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 35 hp | 47 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with AT/MT modes | Ultramatic V-belt CVT (L/H/N/R) with all-wheel engine braking |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential | On-Command 2WD / limited-slip 4WD / locked 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1060 lb (481 kg) | 1475 lb (669 kg) |
| Overall width | 50 in (127 cm) | 61.8 in (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 84.1 in (213.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal (15.5 L) | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,999 | $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.