A Bit of Boost Makes the Talon Just Right…

Behind the wheel of a Honda Talon 1000R-4 Live Valve, I was desperately clawing for traction in the futile hopes of climbing the mountain of sand in front of me. It was already a somewhat demoralizing task. At the top of this hill was an (almost) identical Talon and our photographers enjoying the view and conducting a shoot I and my vehicle were meant to take part in. Sliding precariously downward from three-quarters of the way up the rise, my face contorted into longing, pitiful glances at the peak as attempt after attempt to ascend only rewarded me with a further bruised ego.

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