With 2019 drawing to a close, Honda’s all-new sporty and upgraded multipurpose ATW were named winners of a prominent event by influential media outlets. The Talon 1000R and 1000X have managed to earn UTV Action’s “New UTV of the Year” award, while Honda Foreman Rubicon 4×4 DCT EPS was named ATV.com’s “Utility ATV of the Year”.
This announcement brings an exciting end to a fast-paced year that saw Honda’s Powersports Division come to market with the Talon 1000X and 1000R two-seat sport side-by-sides. Furthermore, Talon 1000X-4 and Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve four-seat side-by-sides, along with the Rancher, Foreman and Foreman Rubicon were also awarded recognitions.
When listing Talon’s notable features, UTV Action’s edition mentioned that Honda’s industry-exclusive Dual-Clutch Transmission, which offers two automatic models, along with a manual one with paddle shifters.
2019 Talon 1000R and Talon 1000X share a common frame and engine, but the wheelbase and suspension configurations are what set them apart. Both modules feature Honda’s I-4WD technology and sub-transmission with high and low transmission ranges, technological features that help the vehicles excel in a wide variety of conditions.
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Also, Honda’s DCT is also used on the Foreman Rubicon 4×4 DCT EPS, which has managed to earn praise from ATV.com.
Introduced as a 2020 model, the latest-generation Foreman Rubicon also features a larger-displacement power unit for more mid- and low-range torque, an all-new reverse lever for a faster transition between driver and reverse gears, and a new rack system, which works in conjunction with Honda’s new Pro-Connect accessories.