A Story in Photos: Testing Honda's Showa-Equipped Talon 1000

Kyra Sacdalan
by Kyra Sacdalan

As spring came to a close, we traveled to Johnson Valley in California to meet up with Honda Powersports for a scorching hot ride through the desert. Their flagship Talon 1000 (two- and four-seater) side-by-side is now sporting Showa suspension from the factory, and we had the opportunity to test them out through deep canyons, rocky hill climbs, and sandy washes. While you'll probably see how much fun we had in this gallery, you'll need to read our review to learn exactly how that new system handled the punishment.

Fast Facts

Honda's Deep-Rooted Relationship with Showa

Honda Powersports and Showa have a longstanding partnership rooted in their shared commitment to advancing automotive and motorcycle technology. Showa, a renowned manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems, has collaborated with Honda for de
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Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
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Photo Credit: Honda Powersports
Kyra Sacdalan
Kyra Sacdalan

Kyra Sacdalan is an editor and journalist by day, and a PR & marketing wiz by night - with a passion for people, places and things. Someone coined the term 'Cultural Bloodhound,' which is a title she wears with pride. From discovering Haikyos in Japan on a dual-sport motorcycle, to exploring the booming culinary scene of Baja California, racing Go-Karts in Italy to doing donuts in an Ikea parking lot in Russia with professional drifter, or documenting races like the Dakar Rally; the list goes on and with every new experience and interesting idea, she's ready to say 'yes.'

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