Hello All,
I’m in the market for a new SXS. The Talon has certainly gotten my attention and is now at the top of my list.
I am looking at the Polaris RZR XP4 1000 and the Turbo version as well. I can get into the non Turbo for cheaper than the other two so that’s attractive but honestly having to buy a roof from the start will put me close to the price of the Talon.
I’m looking for a machine that I can take the wife and son out on the trails or to the sand dunes and play with but also use it for hunting. Since I would certainly get more use out of it playing this is why I’m gravitating towards more of a sport machine.
I have some questions for the group.
How well does the transmission work in low range going down steep long grades? I am thinking it will work better than the RZR since they do not have any engine breaking system. My quads have the EBS and it really helps when up in the mountains.
For those of you that have moved to the Talon from the RZR, How did the RZRs do in this situation? How did they do driving slow up mountain roads? Would I burn up a belt in this situation? I know my quads handle fine but then again they don’t weigh 1600-1700lbs either.
Neither on the machines have much of a Cargo area to put gear or an animal. One thing about the RZR is the rear seats come out super easy and that frees up a lot of space. Does the Honda do anything like this?
I love how the Honda has the stadium seating and has more leg room than the RZR. I can’t sit in the back seat of the RZR because my knees are smashed up to the back of the drivers seat. My son liked the rear seats of the Honda better because he could see more as well.
I wouldn’t say I’m an aggressive driver, especially with the wife or son on board. However with that said I know that if I was out playing in the sand dunes I would be playing hard. This seems to be where problems are with belts. Also living in the desert I’m sure the heat doesn’t help the belt drive as much as the transmission.
I’m sure I’ll have more questions to ask when I can think of them.
I appreciate any comments good or bad.
I’m in the market for a new SXS. The Talon has certainly gotten my attention and is now at the top of my list.
I am looking at the Polaris RZR XP4 1000 and the Turbo version as well. I can get into the non Turbo for cheaper than the other two so that’s attractive but honestly having to buy a roof from the start will put me close to the price of the Talon.
I’m looking for a machine that I can take the wife and son out on the trails or to the sand dunes and play with but also use it for hunting. Since I would certainly get more use out of it playing this is why I’m gravitating towards more of a sport machine.
I have some questions for the group.
How well does the transmission work in low range going down steep long grades? I am thinking it will work better than the RZR since they do not have any engine breaking system. My quads have the EBS and it really helps when up in the mountains.
For those of you that have moved to the Talon from the RZR, How did the RZRs do in this situation? How did they do driving slow up mountain roads? Would I burn up a belt in this situation? I know my quads handle fine but then again they don’t weigh 1600-1700lbs either.
Neither on the machines have much of a Cargo area to put gear or an animal. One thing about the RZR is the rear seats come out super easy and that frees up a lot of space. Does the Honda do anything like this?
I love how the Honda has the stadium seating and has more leg room than the RZR. I can’t sit in the back seat of the RZR because my knees are smashed up to the back of the drivers seat. My son liked the rear seats of the Honda better because he could see more as well.
I wouldn’t say I’m an aggressive driver, especially with the wife or son on board. However with that said I know that if I was out playing in the sand dunes I would be playing hard. This seems to be where problems are with belts. Also living in the desert I’m sure the heat doesn’t help the belt drive as much as the transmission.
I’m sure I’ll have more questions to ask when I can think of them.
I appreciate any comments good or bad.