The Honda Talon was big news when it came out four years ago. It had decent power for the time, flashy styling, and a DCT, which had not yet been seen in a sport side-by-side. But with the high-horsepower hitters of today like the Polaris RZR Pro R and Can-Am Maverick R, the Talon quickly became outclassed and dated. For 2023, Honda gave the Talon some much needed upgrades like Fox Live Valve and a four-seat trim.
Related: 2023 Honda Talon 1000R-4 Review
With a better suspension and room for two more passengers, did Honda bring the Talon back to its former glory? Check out the video below for five things we love and five things that we hate about the 2023 Honda Talon 1000R-4 and see for yourself.
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