Honda Ups Their Game with 2021 Talon Live Valve 2-Seat Options

In mid-2019 Honda jumped into the Fox Live Valve game (once held exclusively by Polaris and their Dynamix edition RZRs) with the launch of the Honda 1000X-4 Live Valve Edition. Ever since that launch, the community has scratched their heads wondering why there wasn’t a 2-seat version launched at the same time. Today, Honda quietly pulled the covers off of their 2021 Honda Talon 1000X and 1000R Live Valve edition 2-seaters.

Available mid-2020, Honda’s customers will be able to begin purchasing the Live Valve version of both the 1000X and, for the first time, the 1000R versions of the 2-seat Honda Talon UTVs. With the Live Valve comfort setting upgrades, you will also get the new Honda Launch Mode for rapid takeoffs. All other specs of the Talon models have remained unchanged.

Honda Talon 1000 FOX Live Valve in the Dunes

With pricing for the Live Valve versions left TBD at launch, the Honda website and dealerships have updated the Honda Talon 1000R Live Valve edition to $23,099; a $2,100 premium over the non-Live Valve edition. While pricing on the 1000X 2-seat Talon is still TBD, the four seat Honda Talon 1000X-4 is currently at a $2,000 premium over its own non-Live Valve version. We predict that the 1000X two seat vehicle will be at the same $2,000 premium.

Honda Talon 1000X Live Valve Edition

Drivetrain

Engine: 999cc liquid-cooled Unicam® OHC twin 4-stroke, 8-valve
Bore & Stroke: 92mm x 75.1mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Induction: Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Transmission: Six-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) with high/low sub-transmission.
Drive Modes: 2WD and i-4WD
Shift Modes: Standard, Sport, Manual w/ paddle shifters

Suspension

Front Suspension: Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension: 3-link trailing arm
Front Travel: 14.4″
Rear Travel: 15″
Brakes: Dual 250mm hydraulic discs
Tires: 28 x 9-15 (front), 28 x 11-15 (rear)

Dimensions

Overall Measurements: 123.9″ x 64″ x 75.3″ (LxWxH)
Ground Clearance: 12.7″
Wheelbase: 87.6″
Bed Capacity: 299 lbs.
Turning Radius: 17.7′
Wet Weight: 1521 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 7.3 gal.
Warranty: 1yr Transferable limited warranty
MSRP: TBD (est. $21,999)

Honda Talon 1000R Live Valve Edition

Drivetrain

Suspension

Front Suspension: Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension: 4+ link trailing arm
Front Travel: 17.7″
Rear Travel: 20.1″
Brakes: Dual 250mm hydraulic discs
Tires: 28 x 9-15 (front), 28 x 11-15 (rear)

Dimensions

Overall Measurements: 123.9″ x 68.4″ x 75.6″ (LxWxH)
Ground Clearance: 13″
Wheelbase: 92.7″
Bed Capacity: 299 lbs.
Turning Radius: 21.3′
Wet Weight: 1556 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 7.3 gal.
Warranty: 1yr Transferable limited warranty
MSRP: $23,099