Honda Talon's I-4WD - is it Superior to Other Brands?
AT AIMExpo this year, we had a chance to talk to the real experts on Honda's I-4WD. After watching this video, do you think it is a superior auto locking differential?
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One of the big features of the new Honda Talons is the auto-locking dif that Honda has put in it, known as the Honda I-4WD. Now if you have followed this channel or a while, you may know that I have always been a big fan of manual locking dif. I like to decide when the dif will be locked, and true 4WD is engaged. With systems such as I-4WD, the computer is basically deciding for you.
The way this new Honda I-4WD (This is also in the honda Pioneer by the way). The computer determines when wheels are slipping by applying a small amount of brake, then redirecting that power to the appropriate wheel to help you with whatever obstacle had the wheels slipping.
One of the benefit's Honda claims is this I-4WD system has the ability to be left on and is not just for slow technical obstacles. It is always "listening" and will even help you at higher rates of speed when needed (such as speed around corners).
I am not sure that I am totally sold on it for everything, but I definitely see how a system like the I-4WD would be beneficial in a machine such as the Talon. That is, a machine built for speed where you may not like the idea of always having to stop and engage your locking dif. Not to mention how much Honda claims this will help in areas such as turning, whereas a full locking manual dif is not going to provide that same level of assistance.
What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below and as always thanks for watching, and I hope to see you on the trail!