Talon Red Talon X Ordered

[Talonpalooza]

After much consternation between a 2019 RZR X Ride Command, Yamaha YXZ and Talon X. The hammer dropped on a Talon X. I just couldn't see myself jumping into the rubber band world when the DCT is the future. I think Polaris deserves a lot of credit for creating a SXS sport market that is now growing faster than any market segment in UTV's. However, DCT is the future. If Yamaha had an automatic to go with the paddle shifters a 2019 YXZ would be sitting in my driveway right now. Only reason I had any consternation is that first year syndrome. I have to believe that Honda will be solid with the drivetrain. I also believe Honda will stand by their product as good as any manufacturer. I am first in line with a red X with my dealer. All signs point to April and I also pre ordered almost everything you can get for an X including glass windshield, wiper and washer.

I know the R is closer to suspension spec vs the RZR X. I just like to have a more compact car on trails here in Michigan. First time in a long time I am really excited about a big ticket purchase. Obviously, pics and review will promptly be followed by delivery.....

 

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[HondaTech]

We're told April 4th for our first delivered unit.

 

[Talonpalooza]

We're told April 4th for our first delivered unit.

Someone else posted earlier there is delivery pushbacks. Is there any truth to that? Is the first wave of deliveries affected?

 

[Deleted member 3748]

After much consternation between a 2019 RZR X Ride Command, Yamaha YXZ and Talon X. The hammer dropped on a Talon X. I just couldn't see myself jumping into the rubber band world when the DCT is the future. I think Polaris deserves a lot of credit for creating a SXS sport market that is now growing faster than any market segment in UTV's. However, DCT is the future. If Yamaha had an automatic to go with the paddle shifters a 2019 YXZ would be sitting in my driveway right now. Only reason I had any consternation is that first year syndrome. I have to believe that Honda will be solid with the drivetrain. I also believe Honda will stand by their product as good as any manufacturer. I am first in line with a red X with my dealer. All signs point to April and I also pre ordered almost everything you can get for an X including glass windshield, wiper and washer.

I know the R is closer to suspension spec vs the RZR X. I just like to have a more compact car on trails here in Michigan. First time in a long time I am really excited about a big ticket purchase. Obviously, pics and review will promptly be followed by delivery.....

Awesome!! Can't wait to see it. Where do you ride in MI? I ride in St. Helen quite a bit.

 

[HondaTech]

Someone else posted earlier there is delivery pushbacks. Is there any truth to that? Is the first wave of deliveries affected?

I haven't heard anything, but I work in service and I'm off today. I'll ask about it tomorrow and see if the sales guys have heard anything.

 

[Talonpalooza]

Awesome!! Can't wait to see it. Where do you ride in MI? I ride in St. Helen quite a bit.

All over northern lower Michigan. Atlanta area a good bit...

 

[Deleted member 3748]

All over northern lower Michigan. Atlanta area a good bit...

I get over there every once in a while. I live at Higgins Lake.

 

[Talonpalooza]

I get over there every once in a while. I live at Higgins Lake.

Alpena. Not much for trails here.

 

[Talonpalooza]

I haven't heard anything, but I work in service and I'm off today. I'll ask about it tomorrow and see if the sales guys have heard anything.

What did you hear about delivery delays? Anything?

 

[HondaTech]

What did you hear about delivery delays? Anything?

Out sales rep said Japan really wants them in dealers the 1st week of March. Some things have to be etched out (manuals, parts fiche, floor plans, etc).

But their could be a 1-2 week delivery advancement, maybe 3rd week of March instead of April.