Honda pioneer700 or Polaris Ranger 570

[rbstern]

Close friend and neighbor had a Ranger. The drivetrain seemed noisy and unrefined to me, although it was reliable. Neighbors further down the street have a Kawsaki Mule and it feels like a tighter vehicle, with a quieter exhaust note.

Haven't experienced the Honda at all, but I always expect Honda products to be refined.

 

[J Rob]

Looking into getting a utv for work around the house and to use for hunting, have Honda several Honda four wheeler now and really like how they are pretty much pain free to own with only needing basic maintenance. Any one own either that could help make me in my decision making

I just bought a Honda pioneer 1000 5 deluxe. I sold a Polaris ranger to buy it. That should speak volumes.

 

[Mirvin 264]

I've owned both, first an 800 Browning edition (Polaris), and I now own a '16 Pioneer 1000. I honestly think the 800 had a smoother ride, but other than that, I wouldn't trade my Pioneer for anything out there regardless of make/size. I've had zero issues so far, and actually serviced it myself this last time including the differentials which was very easy to do. Polaris makes a good machine but my vote is Honda hands down. And once you have the luxury of engine braking on some of the hills I tackle it's a no brainer.......

 

[streetroc]

I have no experience with UTV's but I love Honda products and have owned more of their bikes than any other brand. The CBR 600 series is the smoothest and most comfortable supersport bike I have ever ridden. I also have an old Honda XR200 dirt bike and I can't believe that it still runs. I paid a couple hundred bucks for it on craigslist and I just can't break it. No matter how many times I send it flipping end over end down the trail I can always just brush the dust off and bend all the levers back out and it will fire right up again. Honda products are definitely built to last.