64-Inch-Wide High-Performance Sport UTV Comparison

The numbers that matter

It seems like forever and a day that Honda has been rumored to be releasing a new sport UTV. Everyone knows a guy whose brother's, uncle's, nephew's best man at his third wedding knew a guy at Honda and this thing was "definitely coming out"…like five years ago. Well, for those who've waited patiently, the day has finally arrived. Honda was smart, and instead of releasing one machine, it actually released two Talons. The 64-inch-wide Talon 1000X has some excellent naturally aspirated competition from Yamaha, Textron, and Polaris. We're totally aware that Can-Am has a 64-inch-wide turbo model as does Polaris, but that comparison is for a different time.

For now, let’s see how the models compare when it comes to engine type, transmission, 4x4 system, horsepower, tire diameter, front travel, and rear travel.

2019 Honda Talon 1000XProvided by MFGs
Model Honda Talon 1000 X
MSRP TBD
Width 64 in.
Engine Type 999cc parallel twin-cylinder
Trans. Type Manual Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
4x4 System I-4WD traction control
HP 104
Tire Diameter 28 in.
Front Travel 14.6 in.
Rear Travel 15.1 in.
Yamaha YXZ1000R SSProvided by MFGs
Model Yamaha YXZ1000R SS
MSRP $18,999
Width 64 in.
Engine Type 998cc inline triple-cylinder
Trans. Type Sport shift manual with paddle shifters
4x4 System On-Command; 3-way locking differential; selectable 2WD and 4WD w/ diff-lock
HP N/A
Tire Diameter 29 in.
Front Travel 16.2 in.
Rear Travel 17.0 in.
Polaris RZR XPProvided by MFGs
Model Polaris RZR XP
MSRP $17,999
Width 64 in.
Engine Type 999cc twin-cylinder
Trans. Type CVT
4x4 System On Demand True AWD/2WD
HP 110
Tire Diameter 29 in.
Front Travel 16.0 in.
Rear Travel 18.0 in.
Textron Wildcat XX LTDProvided by MFGs
Model Textron Wildcat XX LTD
MSRP $21,999
Width 64 in.
Engine Type 998cc inline triple-cylinder
Trans. Type CVT
4x4 System 2WD/4WD w/ front diff-lock
HP 130
Tire Diameter 31 in.
Front Travel 18.0 in.
Rear Travel 18.0 in.