At 1625mm wide, the Talon 1000X is manoeuvrable and precise. Its 50.8mm body Fox Podium Quick Switch 3 shocks (QS3) have 5/8-inch shafts and combine with the double-wishbone front-suspension design and 3 Link rear system to offer suspension travel of 371 and 384mm, front and rear. The one-piece frame retains consistent geometry even when pushed under the hardest loads, for a controlled, confidence-inspiring ride. A performance-tuned 999cc four-valve Unicam® parallel-twin engine works with Honda’s high-tech, geared Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which offers two automatic modes (Drive and Sport), plus Manual with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters. Honda’s I-4WD, the power sports industry’s first and only brake traction control system, manages the amount of slip between the front wheels in four-wheel drive, and electronic brake force distribution strategically optimises brake force to the most effective wheels during braking in two-wheel drive. Hill-start assist temporarily holds the vehicle in place when stopped on an ascent, simplifying the process of resuming motion. As a package, the Talon 1000X is incredibly agile and sure-footed, yet it performs admirably in a broad range of applications.
Sport side-by-sides need power, and you’re sure to find the new Talon 1000X offers plenty of it. The Talon 1000X’s 999cc liquid-cooled inline twin delivers the kind of powerful torque and quick-revving horsepower you’d expect from a flagship sport model, but is equally responsive in lower revs and in the critical midrange too. Set longitudinally in the chassis and managed by Honda’s sophisticated PGM-FI engine-mapping system, it delivers the kind of refinement no other side-by-side can match.
Roller-tip rocker arms in the Talon 1000X’s valve train help reduce engine friction, facilitate higher, faster revs, and contribute to more efficient engine operation and power. They’re another example of Honda refinement you may not see, but that you’ll feel with every ride.
The Talon 1000X’s 999cc liquid-cooled inline twin uses the same proven Unicam® cylinder head design found in our championship-winning motocross bikes. That helps make the engine more compact, which lets us position it for optimal weight distribution and ground clearance.
Engine
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled Unicam OHC longitudinally-mounted parallel-twin four-stroke; four valves per cylinder
- CC Rating: 999cc
- Bore and Stroke: 92mm x 75.15mm
- Fuel System: Fuel injection
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Transmission
- Final Drive: Direct front and rear driveshaft
- Transmission: Six-speed automatic DCT + reverse and high/low sub-transmission
Wheels, Suspension & Brakes
- Suspension Front: Double wishbone; 371mm travel, Fox Podium 2.0 with Quick Switch 3
- Suspension Rear: 3 Link trailing arm; 384mm travel, Fox Podium 2.0 with Quick Switch 3
- Brakes Front: Discs; Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) system
- Brakes Rear: Hydraulic w/two 250mm discs; Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) system
- Tyres Front: 28 x 9 x 15 - Maxxis
- Tyres Rear: 28 x 11 x 15 - Maxxis
Dimensions & Weight
- Wheel Base: 2225mm
- Seat Height: 711mm
- Ground Clearance: 322mm
- Kerb Weight: 676kg
- Fuel Capacity: 27.6 litres including 4 litres reserve
- Dimensions: 3,147(L) x 1,625(W) x 1,912(H)mm
NOTE: Price does not include ORC.
