The K&N 63-1145 AirCharger is a drop-in intake kit for the Honda Talon 1000 side-by-side, and the manufacturer lists it for 2019-2022 Talon 1000CC models. It swaps out the restrictive stock filter and airbox, and its design smooths and straightens airflow on the way to the throttle body. The kit includes a red cotton gauze high-flow filter (replacement RU-5064), which can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving conditions. Keywords: Talon 1000R cold air intake, washable high-flow UTV air filter, Talon 1000X performance intake.
Stock intake restriction is the bottleneck this kit targets. The manufacturer estimates a 3.68 HP gain at 6174 RPM, and it publishes a dyno chart and a horsepower guarantee. Buyers also get improved throttle response and improved engine sound. Owners on user forums offer a useful caution: one thread notes that a K&N by itself replacing the stock filter is NOT a good idea and will allow fine particles through. Those same owners often run it as a pre-filter behind the factory paper element, so dusty-trail riders should plan accordingly. The Warranty · No-Hassle Lifetime Limited adds long-term value over a disposable filter.
The manufacturer's listing names the 2019-2022 Honda Talon 1000CC. Published fitment details differ on which trims and later model years are covered, so confirm your year and trim with the manufacturer before ordering.
According to the manufacturer, the filter can run up to 100,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving. Dusty off-road use will shorten that interval.
Owners on user forums advise against using it alone in dust because fine particles can pass through. Many pair it with a foam or mesh pre-filter, or keep the factory paper filter in place as a secondary stage.
The manufacturer puts typical installation at around an hour, which makes this a reasonable weekend job for a home mechanic. The manufacturer publishes an installation instruction sheet, so review it before you start and confirm the required tools and torque values there. Before you remove the factory airbox, label or photograph the hose and sensor connections so reassembly goes smoothly.
