2023 Honda Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve

Like every model in our Talon 2023 lineup, our 2023 Honda Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve is loaded with updates: new full-coverage doors with more storage. New aluminum wheels. New wiring that makes adding accessories easier than ever. New accessories. New colors, and new suspension settings, and even more storage under the rear seats. Of course the best parts don’t change: The Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve rocks our 999cc Honda Unicam engine and exclusive automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) driveline. Need some help deciding which Talon is right for you? The Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve is our four-seat model designed for excellent maneuverability and quick handling in a wide range of riding areas, especially woods. The Talon 1000X is our two-seat version. If you’re looking for a Talon specially tailored for faster, wide-open terrain, then check out our Talon 1000R and brand-new four-seat Talon 1000R-4 FOX Live Valve. Plus, every Talon is available with premium FOX Live Valve suspension.

ENGINE
POWERFUL 999cc TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE
Sport side-by-sides need power, and you’re sure to find the Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve’s offer plenty of it. The Talon’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 our sophisticated PGM-FI engine-mapping system, it delivers the kind of refinement and dependability no other side-by-side can match.

UNICAM CYLINDER HEAD DESIGN
The Talon’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.

ROLLER ROCKER ARMS
Roller-tip rocker arms in the Talon’s valve train help reduce engine friction, facilitate higher, faster revs, and contribute to more efficient engine operation and power. They’re another example of Honda refinement you may not see, but that you’ll feel with every ride.

HIGH LIFT, LONG DURATION CAMSHAFT
Giving the Talon’s engine a camshaft with high lift and long duration helps transform the engine. Better breathing helps the Talon make more power, and keeps that power coming all the way to redline.

46mm THROTTLE BORE SIZE
Complementing the Talon’s potent camshaft specs, our engineers also gave the engine twin 46mm bores for more airflow and better breathing. You’ll feel it the first time you floor the throttle, and you’ll hear it too, with the Talon’s throaty intake roar.

HIGH-FLOW FUEL INJECTORS
Here’s a math lesson that’s anything but boring: More air plus more fuel equals more power. With the hot cam, throttle body and high-flow fuel injectors, the Talon’s engine is the total package for total off-road performance.

OFFSET DUAL-PIN CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft seems such a simple part, but it’s here that so much of the engine’s character is determined. By offsetting the cylinders’ two crankpins by 270 degrees, the Talon’s engine delivers a wide powerband and abundant torque. Counterbalancers help keep everything running smoothly.

TUNED EXHAUST
The final part of the Talon’s balanced power equation: improved intake and more fuel delivery require an equally tuned exhaust system. The Talon delivers. Not only does it deliver some beautiful mechanical exhaust notes, but it helps the engine deliver smooth, even power from partial throttle to wide-open running.

HIGH-CAPACITY COOLING SYSTEM
Rock crawling, deserts, dunes, and high-altitude operation can all challenge your side-by-side’s cooling system. That’s why we gave all our Talons a high-capacity system. Tested under some of the most arduous conditions we could find, you can rest assured your engine will remain calm, and collected when the going gets tough.

OIL-JET-COOLED PISTONS
Another invisible example of our Honda race-winning engineering. Squirting oil up onto the underside of the Talon’s pistons helps them run cooler and seal better. The combination lets the pistons lead an easier life and helps the engine make more power. The design also lets us use lighter pistons, for a faster-revving engine.

10mm CYLINDER OFFSET
By building the Talon’s engine with the cylinder bore 10mm in front of the crankshaft, we changed the thrust forces on the pistons’ skirts and faces. That helps the rings seal better. It’s all part of the Honda story—numbers only tell a small part; design details like these make your Talon 1000X-4 FOX Live Valve the best in class.

SPINY SLEEVE CYLINDER LINER
Another example of the famous Honda attention to detail and unmatched engineering. This unique system positively locks the steel cylinder liner and the aluminum cylinder block together. The result is more contact surface area, and that means better engine cooling and heat transfer for superior engine performance.

SEMI-DRY-SUMP LUBRICATION
Proven in Honda racing engines, keeping engine oil away from the crankshaft helps eliminate windage losses. The semi-dry-sump design also helps ensure more positive oiling under the extreme driving conditions a Talon’s driver can experience. Better engine lubrication and longer engine life are the result.

ENGINE AIR INTAKE
To get the most out of your engine, you need the best air going into it. That’s why we positioned the air filter up high over the engine in the rear, and the air intake off to the side. It helps ensure a clean air supply.

RUBBER-MOUNT ENGINE AND EXHAUST
Some of the most impressive Talon features are those you’ll never see. In addition to the suspension and ground clearance, we rubber-mounted the engine and exhaust system to insulate the cabin against excessive vibration. We also gave them four engine mounts to add strength under high-performance driving operation.

POWER
Because our Honda all-gear Automatic DCT Transmission is so efficient, it has more rear-wheel horsepower than some of the competitors in the class.