Talon 10,000 Mile Report

[hondabob]

The YXZ oil change was 1,600 miles. I changed it at 1,200 like my Pioneer and Talons. The YXZ had several problems plus its a PITA to do a service or a repair. The ignition failed, Top right radiator mount failed and all the 2016 t0 2018 will fail due to the top hose preload. It is hard to drive but the 2019 and 20 are much better with paddle shifting. The YXZ is faster but if you miss a shift the gear dogs will be damaged. I didn't do any drag racing and always used the clutch. The new YXZ is faster but not by much. 3 cylinder 10,500 red line will make more hp but the 5 speed trans with no low range is a problem. The 19 is better and you can always go to smaller 26 or 27 inch tires to get a better low gear.

 

[ehart814]

The YXZ oil change was 1,600 miles. I changed it at 1,200 like my Pioneer and Talons. The YXZ had several problems plus its a PITA to do a service or a repair. The ignition failed, Top right radiator mount failed and all the 2016 t0 2018 will fail due to the top hose preload. It is hard to drive but the 2019 and 20 are much better with paddle shifting. The YXZ is faster but if you miss a shift the gear dogs will be damaged. I didn't do any drag racing and always used the clutch. The new YXZ is faster but not by much. 3 cylinder 10,500 red line will make more hp but the 5 speed trans with no low range is a problem. The 19 is better and you can always go to smaller 26 or 27 inch tires to get a better low gear.

Thank you for the info!