Best Skid Plate for Honda Talon

Honda Talon
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About this guide

Honda Talon skid plates are year- and model-specific: 1000X, 1000R, long-wheelbase and Live Valve models use different underbody shapes. These real armor systems and related guards use UHMW or aluminum; confirm your exact Talon before ordering.

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The picks, in detail

Factory UTV Honda Talon UHMW Skid Plate

UHMW full skid plate made for Honda Talon underbody protection.

  • UHMW construction
  • full underbody coverage
  • Plastic slides over rocks
  • Exact fit varies by Talon model
SuperATV Honda Talon 1000R Full Skid Plate

SuperATV Honda Talon 1000R Full Skid Plate

Full underbody skid plate for Talon 1000R applications.

  • full belly protection
  • model-specific mounting
  • Broad undercarriage coverage
  • Confirm 1000R versus 1000X fitment
SuperATV Honda Talon 1000R-4 Full Skid Plate

SuperATV Honda Talon 1000R-4 Full Skid Plate

Full skid plate tailored to the four-seat Talon 1000R-4.

  • four-seat fitment
  • undercarriage protection
  • Designed for the longer chassis
  • Not for two-seat Talons

Trail Armor Talon 1000X-4 Full Skids

Half-inch Super Tough polymer full skid system with integrated side coverage.

  • ½-inch polymer
  • integrated side skids
  • Rust-free impact-resistant material
  • Four-seat-specific configuration

Trail Armor Talon 1000R Full Skids

Full polymer armor system for Talon 1000R model applications.

  • polymer panels
  • underbody coverage
  • Lighter than comparable steel armor
  • Check production-year fitment

Ricochet Off-Road Honda Talon Aluminum Skid Plate Set

Aluminum full skid system for Honda Talon trail protection.

  • aluminum construction
  • bolt-on panels
  • Rigid metal armor
  • Can dent and catch more than UHMW

Tusk Honda Talon 1000X UHMW Skid Plate

UHMW skid system for Talon 1000X underbody protection.

  • UHMW plastic
  • model-specific panels
  • Low-friction rock sliding
  • Verify year and trim

EMP Honda Talon Full Skid Plate

Engineered Machined Products underbody armor for compatible Talon models.

  • full coverage
  • vehicle-specific mounting
  • Established UTV armor maker
  • Product availability depends on Talon version

S3 Powersports Honda Talon UHMW Skid Plate

UHMW underbody skid system for Honda Talon trail riding.

  • UHMW construction
  • trail armor design
  • Durable low-friction material
  • Fitment must match exact chassis
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Factory UTV Honda Talon UHMW Skid PlateSuperATV Honda Talon 1000R Full Skid PlateSuperATV Honda Talon 1000R-4 Full Skid Plate
Price$700–$1,000$600–$900$700–$1,000
Key features
  • UHMW construction
  • full underbody coverage
  • full belly protection
  • model-specific mounting
  • four-seat fitment
  • undercarriage protection
Pros
  • Plastic slides over rocks
  • Broad undercarriage coverage
  • Designed for the longer chassis
Cons
  • Exact fit varies by Talon model
  • Confirm 1000R versus 1000X fitment
  • Not for two-seat Talons

Buying tips

  • Match the kit to 2-seat or 4-seat chassis, model designation and production year before ordering.
  • Retorque mounting hardware after the first hard ride and inspect for packed mud around drain areas.

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