2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 XTR UTV Overview
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2020
- AJ's got a brand new 2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 XTR on site and while he waits for Luke so that they can film the upcoming TEST RIDE, he's combing over every square inch of this vehicle offering some opinions and first impressions.
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A high quality, built to last general. I'll take Yamaha any day of the week
With an oil filter that easier to reach to boot!
I’ll take a rzr instead
Thats why i decided to get a grizzly instead of a canam id rather have something a bit less powerful but far more reliable.
@@estebancamachomartinez724 exactly thats what we got too
@@isaacstreutker2475 we actually ended up getting a raptor 🤣 but still a yamaha
Been waiting for this episode all week. Great video AJ Thanks from sharing . Make sure the Rmax cleans Luke’s clock in the General YAMAHA all the way!
LoL funny thing we both took it out t the same time to do a really fun 15 minute story about how we both felt in 3 different riding conditions. Thats going to be up soon, I think you're gonna dig the way we shot it. ~AJ
Great walk around. Nice to see Yamaha stepping it up a notch.
Another thorough unbiased walk around by DT! Love your channel and show. Can always trust your opinion and straight honest opinion! Keep it up and looking forward to your ride. Great looking machine.
Thank you!!!
Thanks man, really appreciate you watching our stuff! ~AJ
@@dirttraxtv Heck yeah man!! Tell it how it is, that't why I watch! Plus you guys are Ontarian!
I really love how you guys mention an 850 or 1000 in a Grizzly all the time! Here is to hoping you guys are a big influence for Yamaha🍻😎🤘🏻
Thanks man. Really happy you noticed that.
@@dirttraxtv I'm one of those guys that would drop his Can am in a heartbeat if Yamaha would build it.
Yamaha should at least go to a 750 twin if not a thousand twin because my brute force will walk a grizzly.
@Steve B I'll get the shoehorn, actually I think a RMax 1K powered grizzly project would be wicked. ~AJ
I don’t know we will ever see a 1000 or 850 v twin grizz. They will put there reliable name at risk.
Can’t wait for the review. Thanks.
No question the RMAX is a game changer. I test drove this XTR two seater a few weeks back, and I was blown away. Very, very comfortable and capable. Yamaha has set a new standard in the industry no doubt. This unit will for sure blur the line between pure sport and sport utility.
Its the side by side the industry needed, and coming from Yamaha it'll be the quality that backs it up. I'm excited to see what the response may be from other Japanese makers........ ~AJ
Been waiting for this one!!!! Thanks guys!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Man I can't wait to see you guys test this. It looks like Yamaha hit one out of the park, especially comparing it to the General. Awesome looking, Yamaha quality and reliability plus the best belt drive in the game. With a growing family, Im thinking of selling the Grizzly and getting a SXS, just wasn't sure what one I wanted, I test drove the Wolverine rspec (video on my channel) and although it was a great trail machine, I found the 850 to be a bit lack luster in the power department. Thanks for all the great videos DT !
I really appreciate the work you guys do .I always use you guys as a reference point. Hope you get to try the 4 seater version soon .
Thank you very much!
Can’t wait to see you drive this thing!
It's coming very soon! Thanks for watching ~AJ
Good job on the overview. I'm looking forward to seeing this trail tested.
Thanks! 👍
It would be hard to pull me from my general 4, but this is a nice machine. I have the qs3 Fox‘s on my machine and had shock therepy work them over. Very nice ride. Nice job on this one Yamaha!
One of the best sporty/utility all in one machines I have seen. I think Yamaha nailed it with this one. Polaris has some big time competition.
Couldn't agree more ~AJ
Looking forward to your review specially in the highlands and how it hauls would be nice thanks keep up the good work
We will have to hook it up to something, that's one area we didn't do too much. But we realize it's important for sure. ~AJ
AJ been hitting the weights, or wearing snug t-shirts.....probably a combo of both! :D Great video, love the Lesters, good people.
Thanks! The shirts started fitting tighter........ lol. Thanks for watching our stuff, we appreciate it. ~AJ
Working in the powersports industry since 1984 Yamaha has always leaned more towards the dependability side and was very conservative on the high performance side.
Yamaha was very nervous fighting the Rhino roll over lawsuits a decade ago and some executives claimed Yamaha was considering ending their Side x Side division.
We picked up Polaris back in 2008 and they took an aggressive leap in 2013 and have been growing steadily every year since. The Yamaha product always seemed to have a more solid
feel but were down on the flashy looks and performance, keeping reliability a priority. It's great to see Yamaha improving their styling and raising their performance levels. In 1985 you couldn't give a Polaris, two stroke chain drive Atv away in Louisiana when Yamaha and Honda were offering a Four Stroke shaft drive unit, man how things have changed.
Super sweet!! First one in all of Canada!! Y'all are flexing 💪 💪
Liberty CC in Halifax NS had one weeks ago.. of course it’s sold now..
Sat in one at a local dealer this past weekend. Felt decent. Looking forward to ride vid. Curious to see what the bottom end is like. Thanks Yamaha (and AJ) it's a beauty. Next mission - Grizzly power.
Fingers crossed!
AJ'a been hitting the gym 👍💪
LoL thanks, I've been trying ~AJ
thanx for this nice and complete review
Gorgeous... and I'm a Polaris Ranger 900 owner.
I would seriously consider this RMAX.
Great video! Keep up the good work guys!
Thank you!
Polaris general just came out the XP models not that long ago they got quite a bit of an update.
I am a yxz owner I'm praying to God that that come out with a better more refined pure sport side-by-side
Great walk-around review! Looks great!
Thank you!!
I've been waiting on this one.great work👍
Thank you!!
I own a 700 Grizz and love Yamaha ... but not sure about the fuel tank under the passenger seat. I can't see it staying there when you have to open the door and should ask the passenger to get out for safety reasons when you fill up. Great review AJ!!
5:20 You can be the inventor of the new after market door! Nice review.
your "tie down" strap connectors are for snow plow hook up i imagine. Cool is built in ,but works good as a tie down as well.
Commander "dead and gone"....um last I checked mine still running like a champ...almost 10,000 miles. I've seen lots of Polaris Generals burn up in the ditch in that time.
R for sporty and Max for maximum. Haha totally agree. Looks cool with those massive tires and I like the green.
Got a soft spot for green Yamahas. Dunno why.
Yamaha started it with the grizzly silver special edition almost 20 years ago. Badass
You were talking about the LE which has yet to be released in Canada. Yamaha USA said there is to be a mid fall release. I’m waiting patiently to order it.
Awesome review 👍🏻
Nice rig! But the trails in my area are gated at 60 inches so I'd have to go with the can am commander.
I bought one of these beasts a few days ago, EXCELLENT MACHINE! And Yamaha is going to sell every one they can make. The fit and finish is amazing! I'll be making a "owner" review soon on my channel. Thank you for taking the time to point everything out, I can't wait to see what you think on the trail, I feel like this machine is what most people would need. Can do some work, but can play really hard as well.
Let us know when you post it!
@@dirttraxtv Will do!
@@dirttraxtv Finally put a little review on my channel. It's just me talking, which might be boring to some... But if there are people that are REALLY interested in the RMAX, I've got a LOT to say about it! :D
Very nice machine...Yamaha builds quality and that’s why I bought my YXZ.
Your absolutely right, this thing feels high quality everywhere....... except those dang shoulder bolsters lol ~AJ
I love the hell out of my Textron Havoc-X but it's sadly not made anymore. That being said I LOVE Yamaha quality and reliability. This thing looks beast
Cant wait to see your test ride videos ! Im a Grizzly guy through and through but this machine could just sway me to a sxs !
I've watched the first draft of the test ride. Pretty awesome. Stay tuned...
@@dirttraxtv awesome !!
I've got 2019 Yamaha viking that I bought new and I'm kinda looking to upgrade this year. Was looking at the can-am defenders hard, but watching your reviews on the Yamaha viking and Yamaha R Max, I'm thinking I'm gonna stick with Yamaha. Just really seems better bang for your buck . Get the roof and rock sliders and full steel skid plate under the viking. I thinks that's a tremendous value in itself.
Commander is back
Great job AJ, Awesome machine... not sure I can afford it though :( . question , do you know if they did any upgrades to the 850 XTR model .. thanks Charlie
Very very impressed..well done yamaha
Man this machine is shaping up to be absolute weapon! My single complaint is same as yours, that door line is a fail lol
Not sure about Canada, but the XTR comes with Adventure Pro in the USA. The XTR is my next machine. Looking forward to seeing your test drive. I did a demo ride with Yamaha at Windrock. I loved it. Crawl mode is my favorite.
It's coming soon, I think you'll like it. Luke and I give it a good run through it's paces in 3 different scenarios. It did incredibly well but we have some things we'd change, a lot we wouldn't. It'll be up soon! Thanks for watching ~AJ
Awesome!!
Just looking at it.makes me want it
My Rzr Pro has the pop outs for the upfitter switches, they don't have to be cut. Is the General different? I think that was just on older models.
Looking at the base RMAX2 and the XTR all the baseline items such as engine, suspension travel, gas tank size, even the shocks are the same. Even the wheels are the same, just a different color. Should look at your options!
Makes me wonder about the location of the intake. Is it located just above the engine?
My 2019 xpt4 never used any tool for switch install. I’ve got a horn light bar and winch. And their 4x4 switch and light switch.
Appreciate the video
While I wait for the test video which will air soon I might as well watch this video again 👍👍👍👍
Just posted a ride video. Give it a watch and let us know what you think.
@@dirttraxtv been waiting for this video since September 3rd release date. Fantastic video guys, will be watching it several times. Saw the new Yamaha Rmax at your place a couple weeks ago ,looks even better in person. Where in Halliburton did you guys do the test ride ,what trail head thanks.My cottage is in Kinmount. Love all your videos , especially Yamaha.
Can’t wait for the comparison with the Polaris 😎😎😎😎
Love the content as usual guys BUT you gotta get the details right in this type of video. The base model Rmax 2 you mentioned comes with 30" Tires (not 29"). Also the base model Rmax 2 does NOT come with D-Mode (Sport/Trail/Crawl) its only available on the XTR and Limited Models. The Rmax 4 base model does come with 29" tires by the way so that may have caused your confusion. Also the Rmax 2 XTR does come with the Adventure Pro in the USA. This is straight from the Yamaha website. Also there may be a difference between Canadian and US models but again since your audience is both it needs mentioning. Great video though. Thanks
No outside door handle? How do you open the door if you put uppers on?
Does the transmission have a turf mode for around the yard?
Finally! Can you guys do a shootout between this and the General XP 1000?!?! :)
There was one on a different channel the rmax ate the general
I want to see that.
Really want to do this, we are working towards it, just trying to get a new general in.
@@ozzypones Ive put lots of time in on both, I can say with conviction the RMax doesn't destroy the general, but it is better is some conditions, some it's not as good in. Overall though it's a wicked competitor, the best competitor anyones made, and a product I'd buy. Lots of little thoughtful things that Yamaha did to take it above Polaris in the fit and finish department for sure. A few things they need to tweak but for a first year build they did a stellar job. The test ride will be up soon with Luke and I both giving our thoughts at the same time. Hopefully it'll help folks get an appreciation for how good it is. ~AJ
When you factor in Yamaha quality it's a no brainer.
Hi love the commander just wondering about about the widths. In central and Southern Ontario is it not limited to 54 inches for the trails.
Nice vidéo 👍👍
Love it!!! RMAX is a cooler name than it's getting credit for though.. RMAX is the roughness depth on an evaluation length, Yamaha had a similar name with the VMAX which is peak velocity valuation.. RMAX is also the max effective range of certain weapons.. So it's a weapon designed for roughness!! Yamaha paid attention to every detail of this machine, right down to the name!!!! Excited to see you guys rip it!
Love that!! Thanks for posting!!
Its a cool name but not very original. Did you know Yamaha stole the name Rmax from itself? Yamaha sells an Rmax RC helicopter. Google it.
@@WhatsMyGame Yeah, I mean they re-hatch/re-use names for sure. The Wolverine was a 350cc 4x4 sport machine before it was a SXS..
@@WhatsMyGame Yamaha sells RC helicopters? Wow just googled it......... next test ride for sure. I'm gonna spray paint Lukes house lol ~AJ
@@dirttraxtv oh please do! lol $85K Though :(
Awsome. Should be for what $20k plus USA ? At least you dont have to upgrade the tires....and finally an honest to goodness 1000cc to play with.
Great review AJ. I am very interested in the RMAX and appreciate not dancing around that this it is a straight up General fighter. I don't need another commercial for a product. I need the good AND the bad.
TEST RIDE airs on TV soon and then we'll post here. Really well done by the guys. Excited for everyone to see it.
Glad you enjoyed it, the test ride is way way better, Its Luke and I both giving our opinions live as we ride. I think it's about the most seat of the pants, "right now" type test we have ever done. It'll be up soon for ya. Thanks again for watching our stuff ~AJ
I know this is a step up from the Pioneer 1000 LE, but I need help figuring out if it is worth the extra money.....
How are the headlights? Does it have backup lights?
Read all the specs, watched other vids, this should hit the general between the eyes ! Could be my next? Only thing that’s not 100% from hitting it out the park is the rear arms aren’t radius like the front? This was a travel issue or what? They will see some abuse? Other than great effort from the parts bin company!
Why do you say the Commander is dead and gone? I’m a perspective new buyer/ride, and would appreciate your input.😊
hey dirt trax ty
Nice job, I just looked at one here in New Hampshire $23k thinking about getting one.
What are your guys thoughts on this vs the can am commander? Looking at getting a SxS. Just torn between yamaha and can am. Would mostly be regular trail riding, some mud and rocks I'm sure.
Commander's a good machine. Think you could buy confidently if you decide to pull the trigger.
One observation about the fuel filler behind the door maybe you could test this and let us know can you put fuel in the side by side with it on a trailer that has fenders over the wheels. Will the door open enough to fuel it? Or will you have to move the side by side on the trailer forward or backwards to open the door and fuel it? I do like how it would keep debris and maybe even if you were moving through water water away from the filler cap.
Good thought, I would say with a low rail on the trailer you could get at it, maybe a low side landscaping trailer but anything too high and you'll be outta luck. I never even thought of that. Thanks for the questions, I'll check it out. ~AJ
Been waiting for this review forever. Great to finally see it up. However AJ you state the LE model is available, but it seems this is not the case in Canada. Can you confirm if the LE will be coming?
I will be purchasing the unit (four seat version), however don't want to settle with the XTR if I know the LE is coming.
We hear ya. We'll make a call to Yamaha and see what the answer is.
I want the LE also! Seems strange not to sell that in Canada.
Steve Cleveland right!! Even if they wanted to keep the cost down. Just offer the regular blue plastic without automotive paint.
I contacted Yamaha Canada, and they said they were not bringing in the LE.
Ken P too bad. Wish they would offer at least a blue option. I guess they figure with conversion the LE would come too around 35,000 Canadian and nobody would buy it.
Thanks for sharing
🏆🏆🏆🤗🙏
Thanks!
maybe it was answered, but why does Canada not get the guage package.
We sooooooo much need an updated Commander! Been looking into this catedory for a few years now and waiting for an update and waiting for an update, thinking it will be the next inline... But no, we got a bunch of great stuff from Can-Am, but the commander is just left behind. I might start loking into this crazy beast, but 25k canadian dollarfor a bone stock rig is a lot of money.
There's now options in this class. Can-Am does need to update the Commander. We hope it happens soon!
I plan to buy this unit very soon. I’m not sure if it’s a Canadian difference, but I was under the impression both the LE & Xtr came with the adventure pro screen?
Yes In the US. But of course here in Canada we can’t get the LE model and on the XTR we don’t get the adventure pro either.
Yep, I would too! The grizzly needs a more powerful option.
That’s a nice looking unit for sure
That's what she said...
Dirt Trax TV lol
I sure hope so 1000 grizzly cant wait
YES!!
FYI the LE isn’t available in Canada.
I've been waiting for you guys to get your hands on this. I test drove one a few weeks back. Interesting idea on the door going straight across. The XTR is the SE in Canada and no AdvPro. The US XTR gets the AdvPro and Yamaha Canada is not bringing in the LE. Disappointed with Yamaha Canada on both fronts.
Something I noticed on the machine I drove and most other vids/pics I've seen including this one, the drivers door is not lining up when closed. The passenger door on all I've seen is perfect, but the drivers door is tilted down and out about 8ish mm. Not a huge deal, just bugs me.
Can't wait for the your test ride/review. I plan on buying one to trek across Nfld next summer.
I wish it had the AdvPro as well, kinda thought it would being the flagship model. Besides that I'm really pleased with it, the shoulder bolster is a liability thing so they musta been forced to put it on. It's annoying and could be solved with the door being flush but I get the reasoning for the door cut, sightlines are better for crawling but Id still go high door and no bolster 10 times outta 10 lol. Thanks for watching and for your comments. We haven't have an issues with the door closing but I'll check out and see if maybe there is come adjustment to get it better, or just the old heave ho when the doors open lol. Nothing like brute force alignment lol ~AJ
I really want to see a 1000cc grizz I’d drop everything to go buy one!
Us too!!!
Dude everyone is doing this. Lets do a side by side shoot out !!!
Man I like my Yxz but this thing got me thinking about switching
When do you plan on releasing your full review of ther RMAX?
We'll post something next week!
Yamaha already has a 1200cc 270° crank parallel twin in their Super Tenere motorcycle. Wouldn't be difficult to make a 1L engine of similar architecture. 689cc parallel twin in the MT-07 motorcycle, 847cc parallel twin in the Wolverine X4. Why not a 1L?
You said the commander is dead and gone but little did you know it's coming and it's going to be totally different than before......just be ready
Okay! There's enough people who've been waiting years to see it. We really hope it happens.
@@dirttraxtv there have been some leaked photos of them only rear shot though but looks like rear mounted engine and same suspension as the Mav sport trail
Nice! Fingers crossed.
I love the look of this new RMAX. It really looks like it means business. Where is that full review on the CF Moto Z950? We’re all waiting .....Awesome video, keep them coming.
Coming up!
Seriously I keep waiting lol they keep saying it's coming up 😂.
You mentioned the General hasn't been updated in a long time, but they just came out with the General XP this year.
But do ya think the XP is really all that much different? I mean yes it has some updates but overall the fit, finish, interior and exterior are all almost identical and this is really the areas the RMax shows its stuff. General is still a great rig but XP is more of a facelift in my opinion. I think there will be a completely new General in the near future. Possibly a turbo version too. Well I'm hoping anyways. ~AJ
@@dirttraxtv I guess for me its different in the areas that count, Its looks were already great. I would have wanted to add aftermarket tires, high clearance a arms, and suspension, much like they did. My problem with the Rmax is with the 4 seater, no rear bed space...same with the teryx4. Like Luke, I have a family that rides, so that's one reason I gravitate towards the general...interior room and cargo storage. I definitely would not mind a turbo.
Doesn't the US spec XT-R have the adventure pro?
All but base models US RMAXs get both Adventure Pro and D-Mode......so XTR/LE
Can they put a heater in it ?
I live where it gets cold , and I'm getting older.
Yessir you can
I have a somewhat related question. Are dealers budging off MSRP at all? The toy market is stupid strong during these crazy times. Looking for a couple new Kodiaks.
I think things are pretty much red hot at the moment.
Great vid, can't wait for Can-Am to release their updated commander as well to keep the line going.
@Doug Deshawn There's leaked photos somewhere of what looks to be a new commander but nobody knows for sure. Guess we'll see at the next release!
Will you guys be doing a review of the 4 seat as well?
I would say there's a high probability. Currently we don't have a 4-seater though, but stay tuned. That could change real soon.
@@dirttraxtv I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Your review of the X4 is what got me looking at Yamaha. I love the general 4 seat, but the wheelbase is so long for these East Coast trails.
@@urbanredneck3068 Hopefully we will get one before the end of the season here, this was the fist unit in Canada and hopefully they will have a 4 seater hit the ground shortly in time for us to test it too. Thanks for watching our stuff, we appreciate it ~AJ
I feel like you didn't really do your homework when you did the review on the z force 950. As you got a couple things wrong. And you didn't even know what the override button was for. Then you said you were gonna be giving it a test ride and putting it through the a vigorous test. And you never did that either. But it's all good bro. I still watch all your videos and you do a pretty good job letting the people know mostly what the new machines are all about. Thanks.
Made it clear right at the start of the video we hadn't even ridden it yet. We've done the full test ride and did all the necessary homework, it just airs on TV first, then gets posted to YT. Stay tuned. In the mean time we did a fun drag race video featuring the 950. Hope that satisfies until the full review.
US version gets the Adventure GPS made by Magellan
I don’t know why the USA version of the Xtr gets the screen in the middle and Canadian version doesn’t and why we don’t get the limited version
Robert Samson yup totally agree. And the list price of the adventure pro Canadian is $2,000 if you want to buy it and add it in.
The blue on the limited is really nice also.
Because Canadians - at least this one can’t pronounce Yamaha
Because justin Trudeau sucks at life
Honda did the same thing, deciding that Canadians didn't get their top version Talon.
What Warn wench model comes with it? Thanks
Yamaha Canada website says WARN VRX 4500-pound winch
Will it haul a whole moose?