Honda Talon Side-by-Side

Look no further than the Honda Talon when you want a side-by-side that delivers on power, performance and durability. This Honda Talon 2 seater and its 999cc liquid-cooled inline twin engine offers the kind of powerful torque and quick-revving horsepower you’d expect from a flagship sport model.

High-Performance Engine

The Talon boasts a 999 cc, quick revving, naturally-aspirated, parrallel twin engine which builds off years of experience with the Pioneer 1000 and the Africa Twin. From the shared 999 cc base platform, the Talon’s engine has been updated, refined and tuned to provide increased performance while maintaining Honda engine durability; essentially purpose-built for the Talon 1000X.

Quick Shift

The Dual Clutch Transmission offers quick and seamless shifts between gears. Don't like the gear selected in Automatic mode? Paddle shifters allow you to override the selected gear at any point and then seamlessly drop back into automatical mode. Want more control? Switch into Manual mode and use the paddle shifters to fly through the gears.

Suspension & Ride Quality

The Honda Talon 1000X delivers precision-tuned suspension built for aggressive trail riding and real-world terrain. Up front, the independent double-wishbone suspension with Showa® shocks provides 14.6 inches of travel, giving you confident cornering and smooth impact absorption over roots, rocks, and ruts. Out back, a 3-link trailing arm setup with Showa® shocks offers 15.1 inches of travel, keeping the wheels planted and the ride controlled—even in off-camber or high-speed situations. The result? A composed, comfortable ride that balances agility and stability, so you can stay in command no matter where the trail takes you. Whether you're weaving through tight switchbacks or blasting across rough ground, the Talon 1000X eats up terrain with confidence and control.

Durable Frame

To ensure exceptional rigidity, the Talon's square-tube frame is built as one piece that is designed to perform and is incredibly durable. The frames undergo a two-step process to maximize their durability. First, they are fully dipped in an electrostatic application process for full coverage inside and out. next the frames are powder coated. This two-step process is designed to prevent corrosion and chipping.