Talon Honda Announces FOX Live Valve Treatment for Talon Two-Seaters with Photo Gallery

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February 1, 2020 — JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif.
On the eve of Team Honda Talon Factory Racing's competition debut at King of the Hammers, Honda today unveiled two new Talon® sport side-by-side models—the 2021 Talon 1000R FOX® Live Valve and Talon 1000X FOX Live Valve. Important additions to the rapidly growing Talon family, the FOX Live Valve two-seat models transform the drive experience through intelligent electronic suspension that uses Honda's proprietary software to automatically adjust to terrain and driving situations, providing optimal handling performance and comfort in varying conditions.
Focused on performance, speed and style, both Talon 1000 FOX Live Valve models also boast new colors and Launch Mode, an easy-to-engage system that kicks the ride off to with full-throttle acceleration from a dead stop. For added style, the frame and Rollover Protective Structure are color-matched.
"Since last year's launch of the Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve four-seat side-by-side, customers have asked about an electronic suspension system for the two-seat Talon models," said Chris Cox, Manager of Experiential Marketing & PR at American Honda. "With the introduction of the Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve and Talon 1000X FOX Live Valve, Honda delivers while growing its sport side-by-side family and ensuring that there's something for every type of off-road enthusiast. The Talon lineup has quickly taken the powersports industry by storm, and with the versatility of these two new models, we can't wait to see where the next trails lead."
TALON 1000X FOX LIVE VALVE
Designed to be maneuverable and precise, the Talon 1000X FOX Live Valve is based on the agile, maneuverable Talon 1000X two-seater platform. Measuring 64 inches wide, it features a 3 Link rear suspension system and FOX Podium 2.5 shocks with 14.4 inches of travel up front and 15.0 inches in the rear. Honda's performance-tuned 999cc four-valve Unicam® parallel-twin engine works with a Dual Clutch Transmission to provide a thrilling ride, while Honda's I-4WD brake traction control system manages the amount of slip between the front wheels when in four-wheel drive, simplifying driving across challenging terrain.

• Color: Pearl White/Metallic Blue
• Price: TBD
• Availability: Spring 2020
• Info: 2020 Honda Talon

TALON 1000R FOX LIVE VALVE
Sharing the same engine, frame and body as the entire two-seater Talon platform, the Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve uses the combination of high-tech FOX Live Valve technology and Honda's 4+ Link rear suspension configuration to excel in situations where bump absorption and high-speed tracking are priority, while retaining comfort and versatility. A 68.4-inch width combines with FOX Podium 2.5 shocks offering 17.7 and 20.1 inches of travel front and rear, respectively, helping the vehicle shine in areas of the country where vast, open terrain is the norm. Speed, power and style are what the Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve is all about.

• Color: Metallic Grey
• Price: TBD
• Availability: Spring 2020
• Info: 2020 Honda Talon

 

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[JACKAL]

Good additions to the Talon line up. Now just need the Talon Limited Editions with the Jackson Turbo and Live valve to round out the model line.

 

[Hondasxs]

IDK.. Not liking the blue.
A solid black with red would been sweet.

 

[Hondasxs]

And what is this sticker for?
Need to add "BELT LESS" just to make sure people know!

 

[CPope]

IDK.. Not liking the blue.
A solid black with red would been sweet.

I agree, black with red, it’s a Honda!!!

 

[Jefferson87]

I dig the R

So the live valve x gets 2.5 shocks? Is that the same for the x4? Or typo?

 

[JACKAL]

IDK.. Not liking the blue.
A solid black with red would been sweet.

Yeah, I agree. Personal preference would have been black with red frame or even the grey with red frame like the original P1K5LE colors.

 

[Jefferson87]

Well actually I'm not a big fan of the colored frame, but I like the blue more than the orange.

Had the live valve x4 not had an orange frame I would have taken a much harder look at it.

 

[TerryH]

Also not a fan of the blue. Cool to see the LV in the 2 seater though. Interested to see the price point. Assuming about a $2k upcharge for the LV. One way or the other, I'll be sticking to my 19 X.

 

[Jefferson87]

Also not a fan of the blue. Cool to see the LV in the 2 seater though. Interested to see the price point. Assuming about a $2k upcharge for the LV. One way or the other, I'll be sticking to my 19 X.

Do you like red or something? 🤔

 

[Ragnar406]

Well, mixed feelings on the lack and blue even though that is what I wanted my color scheme of my first Jeep to be..... bet it looks better in person on trail....... not the excitement I was hoping for to as this is the model I have been waiting for

 

[K9Paco]

I would want the X model but I like the R’s color scheme better. I like the blues.


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[TerryH]

Do you like red or something? 🤔

Well, believe it or not we are preparing to take the X apart and change the color. lol...

 

[1HasBeen]

Not digging the gray

 

[906UP]

I want the body panels from the LV R model...... I can go all Stealth Mode

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I dig the R

So the live valve x gets 2.5 shocks? Is that the same for the x4? Or typo?

yes the fronts are 2.5 on the live valve.
X4 and x2

 

[Todd627]

They need to stick with red color schemes.