Modded Honda Talon Can - Am X3 XRS Turbo RR Comparison

Comparing a stock 2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo RR to a modded 2021 Honda Talon 1000R. Both have similar power, but are two totally different pieces of mayhem.

2021 Honda Talon 1000R mods: Jackson Racing Turbo Kit, PPEI tuning, Deatschwerks fuel pump system, Injector Dynamics injectors and return style boost referenced regulator, CP Pistons 9.5-1 pistons and ring packs, Carillo 5.084 rods. Brian Crower stage 3 turbo cam, ARP bolts throughout entire engine, and custom c1 and c2 clutch packs.

2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 X RC Turbo RR Smart Shox, Bone Stock.

[venkobby]

You did an amazing job comparing the two machines. I’ve owned a turbo talon and now have a build up pro xp.

[mingomane]

Absolutely great camera work. This is a high end review and I gave you a follow

[sxsoffroad]

Dude, thank you for putting the time into making a quality video and spending the effort for good edits, audio and cinematic shots.

[jerb]

I’m a Honda guy. 🤷🏾‍♂️ A Talon 1000X4 owner. Sports SXS with no issues, no belt, and won’t end up stranded here in the AZ desert trails. 👍🏾

[Macdad]

Awesome review! I have never driven a Talon so I can't compare, but I do have a blue 2022 XRS SS. Identical machine to your 23 except for the color change to the suspension components. It is my second X3. I have 2000 miles on it now and getting a good feel for what it's limits are. Your description of how it feels to drive is right on. Smooth and refined. It never does anything unpredictable except to handle sketchy situations better than expected.The Smart Shox give it a very stable and flat cornering ability when driving fast. The more I drive it the better I like it. Good luck and be safe!

[martinrodriguez]

Take a extra belt with you. Honda all the way

[Re-liner_outdoors]

How has the can am held up after some mileage

[miamitilidi]

Honestly, better review the most side-by-side actual big channels. I’ve been looking for some Can-Am reviews for a very long time and that short video that you guys made absolutely blew my mind in terms ofcamera work and great editing. I really hope to see more of you guys.

[KUSTOMWORCS]

Half inch washer in back and seat pole lowest holes night and day absolutely amazing u can see

[mingomane]

I hate the seating position of the x3. You can’t see anything. It’s more of a desert style seating position. The krx and the xx have the best seating positions in the industry in my opinion.

[dacuna]

I have a talon and I like it but the Can-am & rzr are so far ahead of the honda talon it's not even worth comparing them. Just my opinion.

[momentumelectricslc]

What all mods did you add? I’m trying to get a fuel system upgrade and a ppei tube. Already have the Jackson turbo kit in it

[xcit]

The can am is horror to get in and out of the plastic piece at the door is a knee shredder. The body is super thin and cheap plastic everywhere. The maintence on it is a PITA.
The KRX by far is the best machine for maintence, metal firewall, doors that are fully enclosed and stout and reliable. The honda is a reliable ride the can am my be fun but a nightmare for relaibility.

[darp]

Great review! I’ve had both. No turbo on my Talon. Loved shifting! Can’t say enough about that. But I had to put a lot of $$$ into making it not as good as a stock X3. I loved that the Talon had a transmission and at the end of the day it just wasn’t worth the power, suspension ride quality and fun factor I was giving up. The Can Am is hands down in a different class from pure performance perspective. Honda build quality is better. My wife doesn’t miss the Talon’s harsh ride (we did shock therapy) and if she rides more, then I ride more. No more sore backs. Give me the Honda with 200hp+, in the X3 chassis with a transmission and Honda build quality and I’ll be back.

[thecrew]

I think honda brings down better technology rather then can am using snow mobile technology

[TheExtremeRace]

How are people getting tuned and parts from ppei for the talons? I cant find it anywhere