Honda Talon 1000X | FULL REVIEW 

Honda knocked it out of the park on appearance. Nicest looking SxS on the market in my opinion.

I always enjoy your guys's reviews!

Man can on lol. I have been waiting for this video Since I heard about the Honda talon

Im a Yamaha atv guy but one of my riding buddies just bought a Talon and iv been really impressed with how it works ! I really like the fact that it has the automatic shift option so you dont have to paddle shift if you dont want too.

Hello, since I bought my first utv in 2016, you have been my favorite show, plus you guys visited my country Costa Rica, and you have an idea what kind of terrain and countryside we have. Since then I’ve seen all your shows and for me listening to your opinions and reviews is a priority, since they are very professional. I first owned a maverick 1000 2016 and had it for 18 months, lots of troubles with the unit and the dealer here that sucks, but I did enjoyed it a lot, I put more than 5000 km in roads like the ones you rode here. And since beginnings of 2018 I own a beautiful Polaris RZR 1000 XP with oem wheels and 30” tires after I 3000?km, and I love the feeling and versatility with 30”. I had never had any clutch issues, also 30” tires sleep less than 29 when you floor it up. My RZR has more 7000km and I love it. It is very reliable and smooth. I hope you come back to Costa Rica. Please keep safe and in the meantime keep social distance...

Love your content guys! You helped me find a really god side by side with one of your older videos. I’m the proud owner of a Kawasaki mule!

Bought a '19 model X in Jan 2020. Two major complaints are a) stiff suspension for slow riding (works great at speed). b) low gear shifter engagement is temper mental. Otherwise I LOVE my Talon. There are so many transmission options available you can basically do anything you want at any time. Sport mode is a blast, sounds like an Indy car going down trails! But at the same time, all the transmission options can be overwhelming to a new UTV driver. Manual Mode, High Auto Mode, Sport High Auto Mode, Low Auto Mode, and paddle shifts are allowed at any time. Manual shifting ATVs is almost a prerequisite to knowing how to use this transmission. The paddle shifters are great because they allow you to override the automatic up or down at ANYTIME, then it goes back into automode when the next shift is detected. That's genius! Full manual mode is terrific for slow technical situations like rock crawling to prevent unwanted upshifts. Engine braking is nice. Seats are firm but comfy. Drivers seat slider is easy to use even when dirty. I had to wait 10 years for Honda to make a RZR competitor! They had plenty of time to study and copy its features. Have enjoyed all my RZRs over the years but this is a driver's machine and seriously fun!

Great as always!

I would love to see Honda take this tech and package it into their ATVs

Thanks for the great review

Been waiting forever for this, always searching for it wondering if I missed it lol

Do you guys do reviews for other Honda vehicles? I saw a couple for the Pioneer a couple years ago. It'd be cool to see where it lines up with the ranger.

Thanks for this review. As a Honda fan and owner I long to drive one... or maybe buy one.

Good video ! We have a green 1000R Love it! I would agree that the center console is my top gripe about the machine. There is plenty of room above the steering column for one. I also dont like that they couldn't use a car style oil can instead they went with the internal canister style. That said the ride is super comfortable there is plenty of room for both passengers. This is the first SxS that I almost enjoy being a passenger more than the driver. Edit: it needs a winch. The fact that it doesn't come with one from the factory is annoying just bake it into the cost already.

If you need bluetooth/ infotainment....touchscreen GPS, cell phone....edit- you don't need to go biking. Stay on Xbox.

Great review!

Lol, when was this recorded. Great vid, just wish the reviews were a bit longer when I was deciding to buy a Yamaha grizzly

I have always loved Honda's off-road vehicles, and am finally glad they have enough power and price to compete with the competition

Great review. I agree with you on the center mounted gauges....it's very difficult to see them there. The only reasons I could think of, for Honda putting the gauges in the center of the dash, is so the passenger can see them as well. Nobody cares if the passenger can or can't see the gauges. If they did it because of room, they should have made more room above the steering column. Lastly could it be, because a lot of cars and trucks have information center located in the center of the dash...I'm not crazy about that either, but that's a different channel. Too much info, on a small screen, half way across the vehicle. Good grief, hopefully they fix that. I will step down off that soapbox now.... Thank you.

Great video👍

A few months ago I was in the market for a new 2020 side by side, I was down to the maverick sport 1000R or this talon. I got to try both and the Honda was decent, but after riding the maverick sport and the talon back to back i found the talon noticeably rougher. I also found the transmission was always in the wrong gear like most Hondas are for normal but spirited riding, although it was an improvement over any Honda ATV i ever used. the doors though finished nice have that gap in the bottom that i found was good for throwing mud and water into the cab, I also absolutely despise the center gauges. overall the machine is impressive for there first try at a sport SXS but the maverick just beat it in basically every way for me personally. Fit and finish is just that tiny bit above, great gauge cluster, great doors that don't open like suicide doors. It has just as much power but personally I enjoy the delivery on the CVT more and it rode nicer for sure the plushness was noticeable over the Honda. With some changes the talon can be not just a really good machine but a great one but im not sure i trust Honda to make the small changes needed any time soon as they move at a snails pace with such things.

Would love to have one but man theyre crazy expensive

Cup holders in the Honda Talon hell yeah 😎 im sold.

I've been enjoying my ZForce 1000 but I'm thinking a Talon will be my next side by side. Hopefully they make some minor updates every year.

I love the belt warranty! 😉

My wife and I are upgrading from a 2019 Wolverine X4 to the 2022 Talon x, I can not decide between the regular model or the "Live valve" we are pretty normal riders, no jumps or highspeed. So my question is do I spend the extra 2 thousand on the live valve? or with normal trail riding will I even know the difference.? Thanks in advance and I love all your videos!

I have the Honda model R with live valve . I am very impressed with My Honda !

I have owned mine, ( Honda Talon 1000x ) for less then a month and already have 1300km's on it lol. its been a great machine and one of the best purchases I have made in years :) a few minor things with it. 1. I'm a taller guy ( 6feet2inch ) and 350lbs lol bigger guy. while driving I found my knee would hit and rub on the center consol. I ended up buying some sticky back foam to put on so my knee has somewhere soft to rest while driving. 2. The seatbelts are almost too short for my fat body lol. I'm looking to see if there are longer belts but have not no luck so far. 3. The very top end of the Fuel tank is a PAIN IN THE ASS lol. you have to take extra care when filling to the top otherwise if foams and overflows even at a very low rate. 4. The back end KICKS LIKE A MULE when doing higher jumps. You MUST watch your speed and exits on ramps when playing around or you will end up on your roof easy! i think newer drivers to SXS's might have an issue with it if they don't pay attention. besides all these few things i still absolutely love my talon 1000x. If any of you are out in Nova Scotia hit me up and we can go for a ride!!

what year Talon X was it and have you driven and reviewed the 2021 Live Valve 1000x? I suspect there have been some subtle improvements each year

Lol Honda’s gonna love you guys

I agree with about everything you guys said in the review except the suspension. The talon 1000x is hands down the roughest riding 64” machine on the market right now. It’s far from being plush. I ended up going with a KRX and it’s stock suspension is unbelievable i absolutely love it!

About time Honda!!

I want the 4 seater 🤩

So what is the point or advantage of using the CVT if the gear on gear transmission is better?

Whats the scoop on the 4x4 system? I want to get away from polaris but for the riding I do in KY, WV, and TN the polaris 4x4 system works the best.

How does it compare to a CF Moto ZForce 1000 Sport?

I was wondering when you guys were going to do a full review

Nice machine. I had a chance to drive one last year. Honda Canada lended the City of Markham a Talon 1000X....to collect garbage with during a city hosted event. No kidding. Heck, THAT machine you just tested may be the same one. Did it smell okay?

I have found that with my talonx the throttle pedal seams to soft for some trails and I end up bouncing on the pedal also Tyra with our riding the rims are too big and are prone to dents and pinching the tire

I love my talon but “don’t rattle” my ass😂

As nice as the talon is.. id love to see them be a force in offroad racing and competitive iv seen one or two in the championship offroad /morr series. And its at the back of the pack.. we know honda has the ability to be a front runner

If you dont mind my asking, whats your favorite 1000cc SXS and 900cc SXS?

My buddy Steve's a gage Queen that's why he comes in second he always wants to know how fast he's going just before he hits the tree I believe he's on concussion number 10

Come back in a yr..with a review. Of the good an bad..the broken an what could be better

Can we get a head 2 head review with Honda Talon vs a 1990 Honda Pilot 400 ?

2am east coast time drop......don't mind if I do.

Right now I’m trying to decide between the honda 1000r or the Kawasaki krx 1000 sxs. Decisions, Decisions….

Led bar in front should be standard.

Honda needs to start selling their stuff with winches. Top of the line off road vehicals yes.. and you pay for it too but to have to drop another 6 - 800$ Canadian on a winch and mounting before leaving the dealer is what pushed me away

What trails are you riding in this video?

The title lol

How is the fuel mileage

The cage failures is going to kill somebody.

Do the kawi Teryx 1000!!!!!!

I’m biased but I feel the YXZ (especially the 19-20) is a far superior machine in literally every way. I encourage buyers to look at them both very closely. The YXZ with its divorced transmission and triple cylinder engine will far outlast Honda...

Honda needs to get with the 21st century on their four wheelers the 520 is a great machine but they desperately need a 850cc or 1000cc quad when you see what they can do with this talon 1000x.

Have you tried jumping the Talon?

I drove the Talon when they first came out. I absolutely hate them. I found the dash switches a poor choice because they are not a standard size so anything you add later wont match them. I too dont like the display and found it hard to see . The transmission was always searching and in the wrong gear. The ride was typical Honda harsh and the turning radius was measured in acres. The thing I think I disagree the most with you on though is the power. It was hands down the slowest SxS I had ever been in. Also the "facts" you presented about the transmission being more efficient in getting power down is only partially true if you ignore the fact that the added weight of the gears and clutch are more rotating mass that steals HP. Studies that take ALL that info and factor it in have proven that there is no real difference between CVT and direct drive at those HP ranges. I think the honda does fit a niche though. If you are not really looking for a sport SxS because the trans doesnt really do hard riding well its ok. If you are not looking for the fastest thing out there then I think it does ok. I think the Honda will probably be the most reliable one out of all its competition but I cant say I would ever want to own one.

Rolls Royce Doors!

Have a trust issues with Honda, they sold me vtx 1800 knowing they had engineering problems. You had to hang off the left side if tried to use cruise control. You see they don't make them now ?? I've owned 5 or 6 honda but that one left me cautious about Honda .

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Now honda needs to come up with a sport atv 4x4 1000cc I would get in debt in an instant to get it.

Still a Honda, need I say more

are these street legal or can they become street-legal

Lol is it that bad that you guys just forgot about it😅😂

Yo Quiero Comprarme Dos Troquitas De Esas

You guys forgot...I’m triggered 🤪

3.27.21

How much did Polaris pay for you to forget ;-)

Why when comparing similar models do you always leave out the wildcat xx?? You guys are definitely doing it purposely.

Come on Dirt Trax , it rides smooth ??? That’s a laughable statement .its a bunking bronco period. Both talons are the roughest riding SXS ‘s I’ve ever rode in my entire life. put $1600 on the side for Shock Therapy to revalve all four shocks.

I like how a lot of can ams displacement is around 950-975cc and they all it a 1000. Honda and Kawasaki at least give you 999cc.

not working for me

Impossible to get a unbiased review these days. With RU-vid channels being sponsored and afraid to ruffle any feathers its nearly impossible to get the real truth. To sum it up... The talon is terrible! glad I sold mine. Review based on a 4 seater live valve. Stock tires are garbage. I got 2 flats in the first 100 miles before replacing them with BFG's. Front shock wasn't clocked properly and about wore a hole in the shock body. Doors rattle even after adjusting the rubber grommets. Whoever designed the the Air filter needs to be fired. Good luck getting more than 150 miles out of a air filter before its covered in dirt. Front differential will most likely have a nationwide recall in the future. Gauges are in a terrible spot. Gear engagement when shifting to low is hard to get into. Had to adjust the linkage when it was brand new. Leg room isnt the greatest, the dead pedal location puts your left leg in an awkward spot. The throttle is a excessively sensitive, good luck keeping a steady throttle. Your right shine hits up against the corner of the dash and center console. Several Body panel pins have come out, body panels no longer aligned only after 200 miles. The DCT is a love hate. It never seems to be in the right gear when using Auto. Id rather replace a belt in 15 minutes than be stranded with a broke transmission/clutch. Rear suspension geometry is a joke. The chassis is the stiffest and harshest ride Ive ever seen on a SXS, if your looking for plush you will never get it with the Talon. The live valve has a lot of hype but with only two adjustments Normal/Sport it certainly doesnt perform as one would like. Power steering is pretty tight and should have more assist. Half doors allow a lot of debris to fly into the cab. To top it off. The cage is 2" material but paper thin thickness. I wouldn't trust my life or families life in the event of a rollover. If you want a 2 seater N/A machine consider the KRX. Hopefully they come out with a 4 seater in a few months.

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These Talons are actually terrible to drive at slow speed. They lurch so bad they are almost impossible to start slowly and smoothly. Honda just really screwed up on this one.

The doors are dreadful. I have have the Can Am sport 1000R (rock crawler) and the automotive quality normal doors are worth their weight in gold. It's time for the skimpy suicide doors to go extinct. Also, in tests, the CVT used far less energy than originally thought. The standard 15% doesn't work without REAL dyno numbers to back up the claims. PLEASE quit sucking up to Honda until they build something ground breaking. For now, they did just OK, using off the shelf motorcycle parts, like Yamaha, that have not been proven long-term.