![]() The 700-4 has enough power, traction and ground clearance to get you where you want to go, even if mud, hills or rocky sections are in your way. The Honda’s 59.7-inch width gives it room to spare on most trails and very good stability when the going gets steep or off-camber. The compact 76.8-inch wheelbase helps it turn easily and maneuver without snags on tight trails. That’s because the Pioneer 700-4 uses much the same chassis as 2-seat Pioneer 700. It’s so agile, we barely noticed that it’s a 4-seater. Honda’s Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe’s 3-speed transmission has no drive belt and offers fully automatic and manual shifting modes The front end will bottom first on big bumps and G-outs. If you drive the Pioneer like a sport machine, you’ll find the suspension’s limits. Hunters, trail riders and explorers will like the ride. It’s perfect for cruising dirt roads, even if they’re in rough shape. There’s 9.1 inches of travel in the rear with spring preload-adjustable rear shocks that let you adjust the ride height for heavy loads or the firmness of the ride.Īt a reasonable pace, it’s plush and comfortable, even on rocky, rutted trails. Up front, it has 7.9 inches of travel and non-adjustable shocks. The 700-4 has double-A-arm suspension front and rear with a rear sway bar to limit body roll. The Pioneer 700-4 shares the same wheelbase as the 2-seat Pioneer 700, so it’s very manageable on tight trails. The 3-speed automatic isn’t as smooth as a belt-type automatic, but you don’t have to worry about belt wear. Automatic mode is better if you just want to relax and cruise. Manual shifting also gives the 700 a more sporty feel for trail riding. ![]() Being able to shift manually lets you hold the machine in first for challenging mud or heavy hauling or towing. With manual and automatic shift modes, you get to match the power delivery to the driving you’re doing. Manual-shift mode makes the 700-4 better for work and play. The 700-4 Deluxe’s automotive-style, 3-speed automatic transmission can be shifted manually with paddle shifters. The 700-4 Deluxe is no rocket, but it accelerates well for a 700cc 4-seat recreation utility machine. You select 2WD or 4WD and lock or unlock the front differential with one lever on the dash. ![]() The 700-4 Deluxe has selectable 2WD/4WD with a lockable front differential, but not an unlockable rear differential like the Pioneer 1000. The push-rod, 4-valve 675cc single feels strong for its size and it’s very quiet. The shift lever and the paddle shifters have a smooth, positive, feel. The transmission also downshifts automatically in manual mode when you come to a stop. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel are used for manual shifting, and you can shift gears while in automatic mode. This well-proven automotive-style transmission has no drivebelt, and the Honda is the only 700-class UTV that uses it. A 3-speed automatic with a hydraulic torque converter and manual-shift mode.
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