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  • Honda announces new Special Editions for the Talon and Pioneer lineups

    2021 Honda TalonHonda announced an expansion of the side-by-side lineup for 2021, with Special Edition versions of the Talon 1000 and Pioneer 1000 models. The SE versions of both two- and four-seat Talon come with an extended list of standard accessories. Along with these, buyers will also benefit from the exclusive Viper Urban Camo graphics, created through a special collaboration with TrueTimber.

    Designed to enhance the off-road driving experience and add a touch of precision and quality, the Special Edition Talon brings Honda’s race engineering experience to mass production vehicles. This is why, along with the standard equipment, the Honda team also offers some aftermarket upgrades like a front bumper, winch kit, vented windscreen, light assembly, rear-view mirror and door lowers.

    As it comes to the Pioneer lineup, this remains Honda’s ideal option for work and play, combining comfort, handling, and user-friendly features. Coming with a six-speed Dual Clutch gearbox, the SE Pioneer also can be specified in three- and five-seat versions and comes with improved performance, visual flair, and exclusive roof, windscreen, fender flares, winch kit, rear-view mirror, and LED light bar.

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    Both SE Talon 1000 and Pioneer 1000 will be available in Summer 2021.

    Source: Honda

  • Honda Talon lineup wins prestigious recognition

    2020 Honda Talon 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.