Talon Showa Shocks

[hondabob]

On February 14th Honda announced the non live valve Talons would have Showa shocks and it would be announced later this year. Anyone have any info on the live valve Showa shock models. Its definitely later this year, it looks like they may be announced as 2024 models. Two models of the belt drive Can-Am Maverick X3 come with the Showa Shocks.

From the Can-Am web site.​

“PROVEN RACING SHOCKS. Built with the best: for revolutionary performance, we worked with FOX and SHOWA to develop Smart-Shox semi-active suspensions for the Maverick X3. Every Maverick X3 is tuned to thrive with Piggyback adjustable shocks with features ranging from compression adjustment, to rebound adjustments and bottom-out control with dual speed compression. You will be ready for every terrain and riding style.”​

 

[HondaTech]

I believe they are doing the same thing Honda is.

Showa for regular suspension models
Fox for Smart-Shox (Live Valve)

 

[Todd627]

Wasn't one of the 2022 (or maybe 2023) Pioneer models suppose to have Showa's also? Maybe the Forest model?

 

[906UP]

Back when I was racing most of my moto-x bikes had Showa forks & shocks, late 80's thru the 90's, never had any issues.

 

[JACKAL]

Until Honda issues a Press Release on the non live valve models, there is nothing more to discuss.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Until Honda issues a Press Release on the non live valve models, there is nothing more to discuss.

Sounds like something a John Doe #2 might say 😂🤣

 

[JACKAL]

Sounds like something a John Doe #2 might say 😂🤣

We all would be interested it what information you can share on the topic of Showa shocks availability for Honda production 🤷‍♂️

 

[NTCPrezJB]

We all would be interested it what information you can share on the topic of Showa shocks availability for Honda production 🤷‍♂️

If John Doe #2 happens to reach out and give me the inside scoop, I’ll share the news. 🤣

Nomojic

 

[1HasBeen]

Never thought too much of Showa suspension. My 748 had OEM Showas, and changing to Ohlins R&T was lightyears better. My ST4s had OEM Showa stuff, including TiN coated forks(Golden Showas) and they were nothing special either.

 

[JACKAL]

If John Doe #2 happens to reach out and give me the inside scoop, I’ll share the news. 🤣

Nomojic

Word is they are throwing millions worth of resources towards EV off road machines that no body wants.

 

[Prntckt]

Word is they are throwing millions worth of resources towards EV off road machines that no body wants.

You'd think they would see the light with all of the unsold EV inventory in auto dealers lots, but no.