Thanks for the feedback. I actually have a RZR 800 and it killed my back at the desert a few weeks ago. Does the R turn quickly? I heard people saying the turning radius is big. Do you know if there is any difference between the 2019 and 2020 models. I am seeing some fairly good deals on the 2019’s.
The turning radius is not as good as your 800, but better than a 4 seater. A valid complaint. I have 1200 miles and I've only encountered a couple of tight corners where I had to do 3 point turns. (Switch back steep mountain trail for one) Some rides I'll notice on particularly curving trails (desert rider also) I'll be lock to lock, but going around the turns fine. Are you sure the X doesn't have the same turn radius? I didn't notice it when I did a test ride, only after I bought it. In any case, the ride is still worth the wider turn radius than my RZR had.
There are supposed to be a couple of changes, I haven't been able to get definitive answers, I heard they changed the direction coolant flows in the 20. Though the 20 has a problem with a leaking left front differential, which mine is back in the shop for the second time now. I thought I was being smart buying the second year?. I haven't seen anything in the forums though. I think I would go for the deals and use the savings for accessories ?. If you are thinking full windshield, it generates a vortex which brings dust in from the back, guys in the forums have countered that with rear windows. I have the flip up windshield from Super ATV. I just bought, but haven't installed the Aegis air spoiler, which is supposed to help keep the dust from coming in when I close my windshield.
Have you had an opportunity to ride either one on trails? The only way to beat the ride in the R is to buy the Polaris RZR pro with the Dynamix suspension. $20k vs $32k for the pro. Why Honda isn't offering the Fox live valve on the R is beyond comprehension. Fox won't sell them after market, Honda is controlling that. Putting it on the 4 seater X without long travel suspension and not the R makes no sense.
Since ride is important to you as it is for me, the seat bottom is surprisingly comfortable in absorbing the bumps. The seat back doesn't have much give, but I like the angle/support. I replaced my seats in the RZR with PRP, I don't think I will replace these. The ride actually improves if you give it some gas, which is counterintuitive. Learning to accelerate prior to some bumps extends the front suspension so as you go through a dip it doesn't jar unless it's very sharp at the bottom. I tried that with the X, it doesn't work since its not long travel. But rolling through most v's can be done at 15 mph or better. Rough patches, whoops or wash board...get on it you'll be surprised what the suspension soaks up with some speed. Oh and I would run 6-8 psi in the stock tires, I run 8-10 in my 30" terrabite tires. Many folks run with too much air and that really can rough up a ride.
Good luck on your decision and I hope you get a killer deal!
