2021 Honda® Talon 1000R FOX Live ValveWIDE-OPEN FUN| LIVENED UP.One size never fits all. And neither does one style. Off-roaders are individualists| and that means they want to do things their way. We hear you| and that’s why our Talon family of sport side-by-sides just keeps growing. The Talons are available in both two- and four-seat models| and with a choice of suspension options. All share the same powerful| Honda designed and built high-output engine| quick-shifting Automatic DCT Transmission| and exclusive i-4WD technology. Rider comfort? Nobody does it like Honda. Performance? We’ve built our reputation on it. The key differences between our two-seaters? The Talon 1000R has a longer wheelbase| a wider vehicle track| and more suspension travel than the Talon 1000X. It’s a perfect match for riders who tackle rugged| more wide open terrain. New for 2021| both the Talon 1000R and Talon 1000X are available with FOX Live Valve suspensions for the best off-road handling you’ve ever experienced. Further proof that life is better| side by side.LAUNCH MODESit back| hang on tight| pin the throttle| and get ready to feed your buddies some serious roost: The FOX Live Valve-equipped Honda Talons are the only side-by-sides offering both an automatic transmission and launch mode. You won’t believe how fast and straight you’ll come off the line–and neither will the other guys.AUTOMATIC DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT)The convenience of an automatic with the strength| control| and efficiency of a manual. Use the paddle shifters| or kick back and let it do the thinking for you. Either way| you get genuine engine braking and a more efficient power delivery than a belt-driven CVT.Features may include:POWERFUL 999cc TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINESport side-by-sides need power| and you’re sure to find the Talon 1000R offers plenty of it. The Talon 1000R’s 999cc liquid-cooled inline twin delivers the kind of powerful torque and quick-revving horsepower you’d expect from a flagship sport model| but is equally responsive in lower revs and in the critical midrange too. Set longitudinally in the chassis and managed by Honda’s sophisticated PGM-FI engine-mapping system| it delivers a level of refinement no other side-by-side can matchUNICAM CYLINDER HEAD DESIGNThe Talon 1000R’s 999cc liquid-cooled inline twin uses the same proven Unicam® cylinder head design found in our championship-winning CRF450R motocrosser. That helps make the engine more compact| which lets us position it for optimal weight distribution and ground clearance.FOX LIVE VALVE SUSPENSIONThe Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve features FOX Live Valve suspension with 2.5-inch shocks on all four wheels. The system adjusts damping on each shock independently| automatically| and up to 200 times a second for superior ride quality and less pitch and roll over all terrain.CHASSIS DIMENSIONSThe Talon 1000R’s 92.7-inch wheelbase contributes to this sport side-by-side’s tracking| and also gives you a super-smooth ride. At 68.4 inches wide and longer than the Talon 1000X| it places an emphasis on high-speed tracking and gives excellent control in whoops and rough terrain.AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED DCT TRANSMISSIONThe convenience of an automatic with the strength| control| and efficiency of a manual| Honda’s Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) lets you drive the way you want. Choose between manual mode or fully automatic. Plus| the addition of Sport Mode increases the fun| shifting at higher RPMs for a spirited| full-performance driving experience. DCT puts you in control as to what engine speed you want| and what gear ratio. Or you can let it do all the thinking for you. In addition| you also get genuine compression braking and a more efficient power delivery than a belt-driven CVT.