Havent had mine out yet, Only around the house.
I can tell right off the difference in the 3 adjustment positions on the Fox shocks. I dont like the jerk when you first push on the gas pedal. It was nearly impossible to load in my buddies toy hauler. Havent noticed any heat other than the new smell of the exhaust.
Tilt out Super ATV windsheild is on it's way and Pro Armor 3" 4 points should be here by the weekend.
Guessing 2019 [HASHTAG]#takeover[/HASHTAG] will be its first real ride. I'll check back in when I get back home.
Yes, the gas pedal is hyper sensitive. But you will adjust. I did in one ride.
Where are the rest of the Talon owner's? I'd love to hear y'all's take on it.
Maintenance access is beyond excellent!!! You couldn't ask for easier access to literally everything!
The bed is awesome, but it collects mud, doesn't drain well and is difficult to wash out. It's actually useful unlike virtually all other sport SXSs so I can't complain. A 30 quart HP cooler looks tiny in it.
I love the floorboards. They don't let high water rush right in so you can make deep water crossings without getting a wet right foot like most SXSs. They still drain well and are easy to wash out.
A half windshield is all but mandatory. Even as slow as 15mph feels like your facing a hurricane. I've been wearing a MX helmet, goggles and wet suit style jacket until it arrives.
Really loving the seats and the range of adjustment.
Love the extreme range of adjustment on the steering wheel.
Cup holders are EXCELLENT, but really far back. You have to reach elbow up, hand down and back to get anything out of them. Still not bad for a pure sport SXS. At least I don't have to completely replace them to be functional like the Pioneer and they won't boil water like a Maverick/Commander.
Speaking of heat, this thing is NOTHING like the Pioneer. I haven't had to OR found a reason to insulate ANYTHING. No fans added. No wind blocks added. No "heated" seats. NOTHING!!!
The roof gutter is awesome.
Really wish it had turf mode...
Wish it didn't rev to the moon even in normal auto mode at light throttle. The difference between sport and auto is minor. I'd prefer it to be setup more like the Pioneer with a dramatic difference.
78 hard miles on 5 gallons is excellent!!! About 40% better than the X3 RC on the 45mph ECO key. Very impressive!
Still HATE the 75mph limiter! What was Honda thinking!?!?!?
Agree with almost your entire post. I did hit the limiter once or twice and to be fair, I was going way to fast for where I was riding. I just "wanna go fast" like Ricky Bobby. In reality, unless you are on a paved highway 75 is plenty fast for off road. Now there are flash kits already available to up the limiter. Don't think I will bite as 75 is all I need (for now). Heat is almost a non issue. If someone says they are having an issue, might me another problem. Can you feel a little "warm" coming from the shift area? Yes..... HEAT, no...ZERO heat in seats.
I have kept it on 2 for shocks. Got to say those who complain about the rougher ride have to understand that this is a "SPORT" machine. I have had the good fortune to drive (not own) some world class sports cars. I can tell you, most of them ride rough;for casual driving but handle curves with amazing agility. I have found the same to be true for the Talon. Yes, it is a little rougher ride, but the handling is the best SXS I have driven. I would challenge just about anyone on tight trails in a rally race. For you people on Dunes...can't speak to that as that is my once or twice or year journey.
I too find the gas mileage to negate any of those complaining about a small tank. Put 70 hard miles on this weekend and just under a half a tank.
Where I disagree with you is on Sport vs Auto... The Sport mode reduces about 1 second in zero to 60 time. It is noticeable. Sometimes I take it out of Sport when the trail gets a little less demanding. I want a little less upshifting and the Auto mode is noticeably different. I really like the sport mode though.
It truly is amazing how fast the Talon learns your driving pattern. Rarely would I find myself wanting to manually shift as the auto mode was usually faster than me...
Another perk rarely mentioned is the advantage of DCT breaking. The DCT really aides in braking and slowing the machine. Much less time spent on brakes. You will really appreciate that feature much more than you realize.
