Honda Talon 1yr 4K miles review. Problems, recalls & issues. Watch before you buy. 1000R 1000X 

I can't say enough about how much I appreciate your honesty. It's so refreshing to see someone who isn't afraid to point out problems. So many people make excuses, ignore flaws, kiss ass, or get paid to praise. Thank you again for your informative videos, I look forward to every one.

I appreciate your honesty in your videos. They have been great for insight on many different things. Keep up the good work.

Great video and Great information!! Been looking into side by sides and have been leaning towards one of these, appreciate the honesty about the machine and look forward to learning more through some of your other videos.

Just stumble on this channel but I’m glad I did.im in the process of purchasing a Honda talon 2019 model.thanks for making that video cause I have an idea of what I’m looking at thanks again..I’m in Utah..

Great video as always Russell! Here's to another happy 4000 miles more🍻. I'm getting lost in the dust and still running stock filter, just turned 300mi.

Thanks for the video. Hopefully Honda is listening and fixes some of these major issues. Driveline problems are unforgivable.

Now this is a review!

Good job with the video, Very informative

Great review and looks good! I did an UNI prefilter for $25 off amazon. I just checked factory filter after 300 miles and filter looks brand new. This filter is cleanable. UNI Hi Capacity 2-stage Pod filter Angled 6in 3in ID. UNI part # UP6300AST

Honest as always Man👊🇺🇸👊

Subbed. !! thanks for the review. honest is a great thing

Very informative thought out review.. thanks , waiting on the dealership to call to pick mine up .

Saw your unit at Fort Carson Co and loved it. Have a Maverick 1000r but im looking at a Talon 4.

Great video I feel the same way about mine.

Great video.....the DCT is the future for everyone......belts will soon be a thing of the past.......

Thanks for the review. I am on the fence about buying a 2019 Talon, as my (ordered Sept last year) RMAX 1000 will not be coming anytime soon to Ontario, Canada. I am going to pass on the Talon for sale here, it is a 2019 with 500 miles on it for 27K Canadian. I have been a Yamaha guy for 40 years. I sold my X2 and X4 to get the RMAX and now I find I wont be seeing it until next year. Your video turned me off the Talon, and helped me make my decision. Thanks. P.S. no belt anxiety on a Yamaha, 10 year warranty, I have never broken one, ever!

Thanks for the info. I’m picking mine up Friday. I bought the X. I wanted the R. But our trails are not always wide. That would piss me off over the rusty windshield. Hopefully the 2020 model fixed the front end problem you were having

iam a Yxz owner although the yxz doesnt have any issues with air filter I installed a partial separator it would be a good thing to get to keep your Honda engine safe

Great, honest review. I've ridden with a couple talons but not enough to really have seen them in action a lot. Last ride with one it was overheating on the way back to the truck but we had been through some pretty nasty mud holes so he must have caked his radiator. I'm on my 2nd belt driven side by side and really like them for the riding we do in ky/tn. A gear on gear is more efficient but I worry a little about long term the DCT getting expensive. I like the simplicity of the CVT system and just carry a spare belt which i have yet to need on the trail. I dont have any belt anxiety but I am mindful of how I use it as far as just selecting the right range and not slipping it when climbing obstacles. With that said, I think out West I wouldn't like the CVT quite as well because I think higher speeds and wide open areas is where belt temps can get out of hand and we don't really have that issue here. I dont think any machine is perfect off the floor so the main thing is to be happy with your purchase. Thanks for the video

quality review thank you! i' watch another one on your bmw!

Excellent review Brother. I've always been a Honda guy, and have ridden their dirt bikes for decades. Not impressed with the newer bikes and issues they're having. Seems they have some work ahead of them to step up and hit one home on these.

Great video bud!

Thanks for the info. I stopped to Honda dealer 2 days ago. Almost got it. But something was holding me back. So after your video no chance I am going to buy it. To much things to deal with.

I have belt anxiety even on my outlander and I've never broken one but it's a real concern.

If your cups keep falling out of the u-joints, a trick is 1/16 inch from the edge of the cup, drill and tap a 10-32 thread and insert a button head bolt with a washer on it. It will trap the caps in the u-joint. NASCAR teams do this to prevent this from happening it works really well I have not had this issue with my Talon but if i do, i will be doing this to every u-joint cup before installation.

I agree with the rear suspension issues, but you can jump it level if you learn to approach it right. I was sending mine at the dunes last week (100% stock with no adjustment) and I was landing and flying perfect. Flying them through the air takes driver control no matter your suspension set up.

After this many miles you would have replaced every part except the engine on a Polaris.

Nicely done video and review! I'm debating between the YXZ and the Talon for my first SXS purchase. (I have enough issues with the belt around my waist!) With the Talon; is it possible to use the same size tires/rims front and rear? And I gather the track width is narrower in the rear, than in the front. Should the back wheels be fitted with spacers to remedy this? Thanks for any comments!

Thank you for telling the truth. I love not having a belt ( cat ) much prefer the dual clutch.

I love my talon

Shock therapy has gone over the rough rear end issue, the fix they found works great is to put weight on the back. Like spare tire and carrier it won't pogo off woops and will help with nose diving on jumps.

Bro, you put up some extremely informative videos. One question.... why no significant riding or turbo review videos??? Thx

You should do a review of the 2021 model, and explain the problems that they fixed

I would agree with almost all of it. The only exception I would not is the fact that when you go to a bigger size tire, you do in fact risk some potential u-joint issues. If I was going to a larger tire, I would go to a more sturdy axle and u-joint as well. I would also point out that your set-up is nice, but it's a total desert runner spec. anyone using those tires in mud can plan on using the winch a lot, you are going to get stuck. My third observation (Again-mud spec) is that I would totally redesign the air-box and utilize a custom built snorkel kit.

I’m hoping to pick up a new Talon X this week. Mainly will be trail riding and plowing snow. I think it’ll be better suited for my use than a belt driven UTV. It would be nice to have it last 20,000 miles versus a Polaris worn out by 6000 miles.

Thank you for this video. I had an odyssey 350 that was quite an amazing piece of engineering back in the day. I am wondering if you have had to replace any wear items like bushings? Polaris seems to shred those, I would think (hope) that honda has overbuilt theirs? I wonder if the larger tires you are running (rotating mass) contribute to the lessened braking abilities? If honda fixes your issues these will be really good in 2-3 years. Is there a special aparatus to fill shocks with nitrogen?

Very nice

Excellent review! Just subbed to your channel, is there a way I could contact you? I have some questions Id love to ask you, thanks Kyle

Im interested in getting a 2021 talon. Looks good. Not liking the u joint issues but hey there could be worse problems.

Great video Russell, I now have 200 miles on mine, I enjoy your information, if your ever in upstate NY,look me up!!!!

Buys Honda for reliability but owns BMW's ??? Still great honest review thank you.

You can get a snorkel kit to solve the air intake dust thing. Great for deep water too.

Where do you ride in CO. I live in Texas but also have a place near Salida CO. I have a 2019 1000X and have much the same thoughts as you do. I was going to get the turbo, but after thinking about it I've decided I'd rather have the Live Value version of the X.

When will you be releasing video on turbo system mentioned in this video? Thanks

Before you continued on your Mexico to Canada trip you checked your valve clearance again. Did you ever have to adjust the clearance on your valves? Or did they check OK.

Hey dude great review, the talon I'm looking at has the Fox live valve suspension is it worth the extra cost? Do you have any experience or heard anything about it?

Well as someone who just purchased a new 2020 sxs I myself weighed the pros and cons on the DCT vs. belt and stuck with the belt for one reason that is a belt is 150 bucks to replace and 30min of your time if you abuse it and the DCT well if something does go wrong its bookoo money to fix/replace and Honda not having a factory turbo also... BUT if its like my '11 Rubicon hondamatic it will never break LOL @ 6k miles so far

I am new to utv,s. I am surprised that the quality falls short. Is there a tuner that will tune the engine and calibrate the tire size without a turbo. Also do utv,s require valve adjustments thanks and have a good one from West Tennessee

Throw a K&N filter on there , never gotta replace it just clean it , and the factory brakes work good for racing just gotta use those Gears to slow down save the brakepads

Great video! Main reason I bought my Yamaha YXZ was the real gear on gear transmission. No belts for me! On a side note...I feel the 19-20 YXZ SS is the best SxS on the market. From a reliability..quality..comfort and price standpoint.

Man I bought a 2021 Pioneer with the same issue on the propeller shaft ujoint cap it fell down the drive shaft Honda took care of it it only had 114 miles when fell out

Hey so I have a question for you and hope it gets answered....is the turbo kit that you got from Honda? If so, was it worth it to get it installed....I would like to add that when I decide to pull trigger on the X4LV

Is it a paper air filter element? Could it be serviced like a paper K&N?

what is your thoughts on the bolt on turbo kit? Top speed? Cruising speed?

Stupid question, but how does the Talon on 32s climb STEEP inclines with the I4WD compared to the RZR etc locker diff? That's the only thing stopping me from pulling the trigger is I'm afraid it won't be able to do the steep climbs as well.. plz elaborate if you would..

Be careful carrying gas cans on your rzr if the heat of the engine can cause the gas to heat up to the flashing point and light your rig on fire. I know this from experience XD. Nice rig btw

Now remember you can’t talk bad about JR Turbo. They have a ton of man hour in R&D They have that turbo perfected and that’s why they charge $6K for a $500 turbo. LoL!!! Great review. Look up on Honda’s home page. You can buy a 300+ HP Turbo Honda Civic Type R Crate Motor bran new from Honda for $6K. So what JR is telling me and the rest of us is there is more R&D in developing a single turbo than there is developing a complete engine with a turbo. I’m sorry, but to me that’s funny and I will never believe that. I will never buy a JR Turbo or any other turbo for more than $2K. I payed 6$ K for twin STS turbos on my Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab with intercooler and it put 630 HP to the wheels.

I like how they kno the airbox is a problem so they make a 500$ solution

I wish you'd shown us this retaining clip. Wonder if you can just replace or modify.

Id there a better SXS ? You seem to really have a lot of issues with the Honda. Are you an engineer ? Thanks for the video. I have a Can Am and the Honda TalonR, like them both for different reasons. The Honda is built better than the Can Am.

Japoneses.. ya queremos que fabriquen los ATV 1000 CC, 🙏🏼 Ya tienen el motor 🤷🏻‍♂️ que esperan??? Ya esperamos bastante, ya enfada Rincon 680 y TRX 520 FA, ocupamos motor más potente para los ATV 🤷🏻‍♂️

Any preventative suggestions for the clips on the u-joints?. Tack the clips?

I'm have a issues with the Jackson racing update how can I contact you thanks

Nice looking car though.

I just bought a 2021 1000 R live valve model. I had a 2019 1000 X. Do you know of any way to improve the 1000 R turning radius?

Considered by the Honda but I ended up with a Can-Am. Nothing is perfect

Where did you get the in closed cab

Have you ever ridden around Salida

You got a video of this thing pulling a truck? I'm not saying it's not possible, I just want to see it lol

Did they fix any of these issues with the 2021's?

Its crazy to me that people only put 3 to 4 k miles on their side by sides in a year ive had mine for4 months and already have 6 k miles on my honda pioneer 700 deluxe I've put over 100 miles on it in 1 day and I hope to keep putting them on all throughout the winter if it can handle it lol

What’s the wheel set up

That is probably the dumbest air filter box design I have ever seen! It's backwards, if the out lid seal leaks then the engine will get dusted

Can’t you just add too the snorkel to get it up out of the dust?

Needs more travel... I forsee honda pulling out of the utv game I don't think they will be able to compete with canam x3 or razor

Those issues are nothing compare to my 19 rzr xp turbo...

Wheres the video with the turbo kit issues?

Ever considered putting a decent cage on that thing?!

First comment whoop whoop

who makes those nerf bars

Found out about a new sickness I have...."BELT ANXIETY" thank you.

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Connect an after market pre air cleaner to the air box, for the fraction of the price! Problem solved!

U put a turbo on it.

Jeez....what the heck, Honda? That seems like a lot of mistakes in the engineering department. The MSRP should be half of what it is. By the time you fix all the mistakes made by Honda your in the hole for a few grand. I think I'd rather go with a Can Am and do the performance mods myself. Cool little side-by-side though. Just too many problems for my taste.

Sounds like you need a Can Am.

Really!!, you would buy another Talon R 1000? Spend $500 on a particle separator, factory suspension is absolutely horrible, (spend $2,000+ and still not that great), weak breaks, inner retaining clip falls out, cup falls out of the U-joint,"bang, bang, bang", 3rd driveline in one year, front windshield rusting, frame paint pealing, worthless side mirrors, small gas tank, rides really hard. I admire your honesty, but why would you buy a SXS, spend $25,000+ with a turbo and accessories (guessing on price) and have to spend another 3-$5,000 to keep the engine from getting destroyed form dust and trying to make the ride tolerable??? Ok, so you really like the DCT transmission so you won't get stranded out in the boonies........I have owned a 2004 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 since it was new and have logged over 10,000 hard riding miles on it. I have replaced my belt only once in 16 years. My stock foam oiled air filter has NEVER been replaced. I clean and re-oil it about every 1,000 miles. I do most of my riding on very dusty mountain trails and large sand desert washes here in Kingman, AZ. My drive-line has never been in the shop and my engine pulls like a "raped ape" And I would buy one again! Thanks for your honesty!

So it has crappy gas tank crappy suspension crappy air box crappy expensive parts mirrors you can’t use and less room inside etc. but “belt angsts” is a bridge to far.... 🤷🏽‍♂️

Watch this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Tgi_v9VkNPY.html it will discuss the problem with ur Hondas rear suspension....from what it sounds like u ain't fixing that bucking problem

Belt anxiety ? Come on man . You trying to cover up the problems with the Talons by saying that.

Not a year old and its RUSTING???? WTFFF

Buy a machine and modify tf out of it, drive the shit out of it then complain about it, seams legit🤷‍♂️

So basically don’t get a talon

California model? 🤣🤣🤣

Poor design. Can am is better.