66 TALON GUIDE
Really, though, what blew both of our minds was
the FOX Live Valve suspension system. It proved to be
absolutely amazing. On all levels the FOX Live Valve
made the ride more predictable and fun. This was most
noticeable in descents into off-camber corners or when
surprised by deep water bars across the trail. The intu-
itive nature of the FOX Live Valve system was thinking
ahead and made for a surprising ride. It was so smooth,
and the faster we pushed it and the rest of the Honda
Talon 1000X systems, the better it worked.
After our first test, it appeared we had the perfect ride
for the mountains. And even though Launch Mode is a
bit of a race-only feature, we sure used it a lot on the
trail!
The Honda Talon 1000X impressed us across the
board. But what would our guest test riders think?
Before we gave it up to the Marks family, we outfitted
it with some very cool System 3 Off-Road Tires and
Wheels. You can read more about them in our review
here.
The Marks Family Throttles Out
Getting Cody and Christie Marks excited about
off-roading isn't hard. But, honestly, their past SXS
