Buying my first sxs, help?

[Gswanson89]

Hey everyone! I was resistant at first, but I'm coming around and planning on buying my first sxs when the dealerships open back up. I'm torn between a talon or a p1k3. I intend to 99% use for trail riding, so I know the talon would probably be a better choice, but I like the idea of the utility potential of the pioneer. I have a few main questions. Is the talon that much better on trails then the pioneer? Does the talon do ok plowing snow? (I'm sure the p1k is better suited but I just need to know if the talon will get the job done) last but not least, are the extra 4" on the talonR an issue in northern PA woods?

I've been trolling around a little while and it feels good to sign up!

 

[JsheII3]

I don’t have an answer, but welcome to the party!

 

[Russ989]

Sounds like opening Pandora’s box to me 😂. I don’t have a good answer but let me tag someone who has both. @Tramguage1

 

[Mudwing]

Welcome from the mud holes of WNY. No answer either but both are a lot of fun. 😉
#ntc 😎

 

[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State.

I think the Talon will plow like a mutha

#NTC 🇺🇲

 

[BBB]

Welcome from NE Illinois!
Good luck with your decision 🌞

 

[JenElio]

Welcome to the club from South FL!!
Good luck with ure shopping and whatever u get, we need pics!!!

 

[Gswanson89]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State.

I think the Talon will plow like a mutha

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#NTC 🇺🇲

Looks like she's all set for snow! Thanks for the input everyone!

 

[TimG]

Get one of each !

 

[JsheII3]

Looks like she's all set for snow! Thanks for the input everyone!

I think its photo-shopped.

 

[TimG]

That really is a tough decision I've been struggling with myself for quite some time. I've decided to keep my P3 for now for these reasons.
1. Talon is i4WD only with a locked rear end. Pioneer you can have turf mode "one wheel drive", 2 wheel drive "locked rear end", 4WD "locked rear and open front" 3 wheel drive basically. and last but not least a true locking front end not available on Talon.
2. Cargo space, bed area
3. I've heard Talons are not good beer cruisers ? cruising along at lower speeds, I do not know about that one but I've heard it said before.
4. You can add Fox,Elka,Walker Evans or any shock for a better ride. I went with the Fox's

The talons will have more power,speed,suspension travel,better looks, ect....

 

[HavasuDave]

I have had 3 SXS, starting with a Polaris RZR800 with the low end shocks/suspension, to the RZR 1000 with custom suspension and now the Honda Talon R. In my opinion, the ride is the most important feature. If your machine doesn't ride well, that causes fatigue and discomfort. Requiring you to go slower over terrain. When I upgraded my shocks in my 800RZR, it was a different machine. Same with the 1000.

I have driven both the X and the R and I bought the R because of the long travel suspension. I also have driven a Pioneer, but while they can go the same places as the Talon, the suspension is not comparable to the X or the R. Out of the box, the R rode better than my RZR1000 with $1300 upgraded suspension. The X rode like my old 800, good, but far out classed by the R.

If you can reduce vibration, noise and keep temperature comfortable, that reduces fatigue and increases enjoyment. I would recommend the R.

Ps. I sold my 800 with over 6000 miles, my 1000 with 11,000 miles and I have 2000 miles on my Talon R.

 

[CID]

What ever you choose, remember - red's fastest.

@Lil_Steve 's at Sand Hollow

 

[TimG]

I don't see a bad decision.

 

[JTW]

Have you considered the KRX??

 

[TripleB]

Have you considered the KRX??
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I'm seeing alot of KRX's around Royal Blue lately. They definitely look like a tuff machine.

 

[Russ989]

Have you considered the KRX??
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[Russ989]

I'm seeing alot of KRX's around Royal Blue lately. They definitely look like a tuff machine.

I want one bad!

 

[1border4manu]

Welcome, I get a talon. Now if only Honda would build a 50 inch one.

 

[rickoshea]

I want one bad!

i'm waiting to see how they hold up before i pull the trigger,but it's on my radar big time.