Honda Quality Shines Through
Brent and Haley commented multiple times during
our stay about how the fit, finish and comfort of the
Honda Talon 1000R was a step above their expecta-
tions. From the way the seats feel to the comfort of
the steering column placement, all the intricacies of
ergonomics and dimensions seemed to just fit right.
While installing accessories, the Honda Talon plat-
form seems extremely well thought out. Parts line
up with mounting locations, wiring harnesses are the
right length, soft goods fit in the dimensions they're
supposed to without stretching or sagging. The product
designers and suppliers have really done a nice job
keeping the quality and cleanliness intact.
Looking Good – Feeling Good
The Honda Talon 1000R in red is a good-looking
machine. Bolting up the System 3 wheels and tires
made Brent extremely happy—it also made him a bit
angry when we told him we were taking the whole
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