Future Who's ready for the 2018 HONDA TALON SPORT SxS?

[motorman18]

I just pray it's gonna have a better transmission then the clutch eater 1000

 

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[hondabob]

Polaris will be announcing a high end RZR 1000 on the 18th. Sure hope Honda announces soon. Looks like at least 2 versions for sure with one having longer travel. Can-Am did a good job with their Maverick Turbo and it makes the RZR models look obsolete. 4 of my buddies sold their RZR's and bought the Maverick. Outside of the Dune guys anything near 100 hp will be enough to have a good fun factor. Belt drive failure is still the biggest complaint for the sport models. Honda has the benefit of the Powersports and Automotive engineers so their sport models should be good and it appears price will be important too. Most can't afford $30 to $35 thousand and many parts of our country cant use high hp and super long travel. Its surprising all the high end sport models still come with a 3 point harness. Honda could have 4 seat and 2 seat models like the Teryx and it would take a little longer wheelbase but not as long as the RZR's. Polaris sold about 51,000 2015 Ranger 900's and I doubt sport models have sales near that. Sure anxious to replace my 2016 Yamaha YXZ with a new Honda Sport model. It has a high fun factor but only suitable for faster pace driving with the high gearing. Got 9,854 miles on it now with no major problems.

 

[JACKAL]

Polaris will be announcing a high end RZR 1000 on the 18th. Sure hope Honda announces soon. Looks like at least 2 versions for sure with one having longer travel. Can-Am did a good job with their Maverick Turbo and it makes the RZR models look obsolete. 4 of my buddies sold their RZR's and bought the Maverick. Outside of the Dune guys anything near 100 hp will be enough to have a good fun factor. Belt drive failure is still the biggest complaint for the sport models. Honda has the benefit of the Powersports and Automotive engineers so their sport models should be good and it appears price will be important too. Most can't afford $30 to $35 thousand and many parts of our country cant use high hp and super long travel. Its surprising all the high end sport models still come with a 3 point harness. Honda could have 4 seat and 2 seat models like the Teryx and it would take a little longer wheelbase but not as long as the RZR's. Polaris sold about 51,000 2015 Ranger 900's and I doubt sport models have sales near that. Sure anxious to replace my 2016 Yamaha YXZ with a new Honda Sport model. It has a high fun factor but only suitable for faster pace driving with the high gearing. Got 9,854 miles on it now with no major problems.

I'm with you. Having the long travel in a great handling / riding chassis that is comfortable is my priority over any turbo 140+ HPset up.

Gimme a 64" wide setup with 18" of travel and a 100ish HP should satisfy 80% of the trail riding market. Just make it comfortable and reliable, of which Honda typically excels at both.

 

[uconn411]

I thought today was the day new info might get released. Any news?


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[Hondasxs]

I thought today was the day new info might get released. Any news?


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[popeye]

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[Hondasxs]

Think the Polaris announcement pushed them back. But I'm not expecting anything anyways.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Think the Polaris announcement pushed them back. But I'm not expecting anything anyways.

Announcement of more recalls??

 

[Hondasxs]

Announcement of more recalls??

Ha... Both actually.
Looks like 2 more just posted on the 13th.
- Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

 

[JACKAL]

May 9th unofficially, just new colors or a new model for winter availability who knows.

 

[Bastardchild]

Im gonna have to sell a kidney on the black market to get one..lol

 

[JACKAL]

Im gonna have to sell a kidney on the black market to get one..lol

Hold off on that surgery. You may be eligible for Social security before you can buy one.

 

[Bastardchild]

Hold off on that surgery. You may be eligible for Social security before you can buy one.

Lol true jackal!

 

[JACKAL]

Looking like we may see some 2018 SxS model info come Tuesday May 9th via dealer redline, however it does not appear there will be any new model announcements at that time.

Word is though for the 2018 Pioneer 1000 series, even if not indicated is the "fix" is in for keeping the DCT clutches cooler via increased oil flow and using more than one oil cooler feeding oil to the clutches than previous model years and the "seat heat" has been more adequately addressed. Honda has always been good at steadily improving their designs even if they don't advertise as such. Looking forward to actually finding out what has all been done. The in cab storage of the '17 LE's is a hit, hopefully continue that trend to even the deluxe models. Still like the true 4WD lock feature on standard and deluxe models, it has saved my bacon in a few spots with one front wheel in the air.

For now the only Honda Talon is a Honda powered Generator

 

[Jediwrathchild]

So I wonder if there will be something to address previous year oil cooler issues. If not I'm sure some crafty individual here will come up with a DIY mod to increase oil flow/cooling. Thanks for the info as usual @JACKAL

 

[Plumber32]

Dealer believes there's a 2 and 4 rear sport. Said they already assembled a Baja team.

 

[Crow_Hunter]

Looking like we may see some 2018 SxS model info come Tuesday May 9th via dealer redline, however it does not appear there will be any new model announcements at that time.

Word is though for the 2018 Pioneer 1000 series, even if not indicated is the "fix" is in for keeping the DCT clutches cooler via increased oil flow and using more than one oil cooler feeding oil to the clutches than previous model years and the "seat heat" has been more adequately addressed. Honda has always been good at steadily improving their designs even if they don't advertise as such. Looking forward to actually finding out what has all been done. The in cab storage of the '17 LE's is a hit, hopefully continue that trend to even the deluxe models. Still like the true 4WD lock feature on standard and deluxe models, it has saved my bacon in a few spots with one front wheel in the air.

For now the only Honda Talon is a Honda powered Generator
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So does this confirm it is a heat problem then? I know there had been some speculation before that it was heat breaking down the clutch binder rather than a pressure problem.

I am interested to see as well. I hope it is something that Honda will consider adding to existing customer's machines at no cost.

I like the extra on machine storage options from the 2017. As a matter of fact, I just got done ordering a underseat storage for my machine. They should look at adding storage to the tailgate as well as several other nooks and crannies. They should look at some of the Kymco ideas, they seem to leave no wasted space on their machines.

Anything about rerouting the clean air intake to somewhere less splash prone?

 

[JACKAL]

So does this confirm it is a heat problem then? I know there had been some speculation before that it was heat breaking down the clutch binder rather than a pressure problem.

I am interested to see as well. I hope it is something that Honda will consider adding to existing customer's machines at no cost.

I like the extra on machine storage options from the 2017. As a matter of fact, I just got done ordering a underseat storage for my machine. They should look at adding storage to the tailgate as well as several other nooks and crannies. They should look at some of the Kymco ideas, they seem to leave no wasted space on their machines.

Anything about rerouting the clean air intake to somewhere less splash prone?

I can't speak to what the changes confirm, or what all changes / updates are being made. The top two complaints and concerns to dealers has been engine heat in the seating areas and concerns about the early clutch failures on some units. For MY18 that has been addressed, how well it has been addressed we will have to see when unit's are in customers hands. As far as a retrofit kit for the 16/17 P1K's that's a definite maybe, just not sure when, how, or at what expense if any that it will occur.

 

[motorman18]

So does this confirm it is a heat problem then? I know there had been some speculation before that it was heat breaking down the clutch binder rather than a pressure problem.

I am interested to see as well. I hope it is something that Honda will consider adding to existing customer's machines at no cost.

I like the extra on machine storage options from the 2017. As a matter of fact, I just got done ordering a underseat storage for my machine. They should look at adding storage to the tailgate as well as several other nooks and crannies. They should look at some of the Kymco ideas, they seem to leave no wasted space on their machines.

Anything about rerouting the clean air intake to somewhere less splash prone?

Some say its heat some say pressure some say its electrical my dealers clam people are running in high when they should be in low so who knows what really causes it it's really hard to find a needle in a hay stack but atleast they are trying to solve it

 

[JACKAL]

Looking like we may see some 2018 SxS model info come Tuesday May 9th via dealer redline, however it does not appear there will be any new model announcements at that time.

I have now given up all hope of buying one.