Thanks Mike. I liked your suggestion on the suspension settings. 7:20 The D-Mode switch is an optional addon. _"Cost savings"_ my ass. 😀It's added revenue that should be included on the SE at least. I can see it in a way. Most people aren't going to use it or will use it twice and leave it in Trail mode anyway.
The utility/sport machine many have been waiting for, this is a winner. I wish you could unlock the rear diff for use around the house, so you don't tear up your grass, and many uses people do with these machines...
Like that you're not bashing your knees. Making these items fully "trail ready" still requires extra work by the buyer which is a no go for all of these items but to their credit the entire Industry seems be *"going there"* with say with big mud guards to protect the engine from at least not getting wholly doused in the crud and gunk. Definitely like the rear view mirror as opposed to side mirrors.
Genuinely nice package, I think Yamaha will sell a lot. Personally, I think that little speedo in the center of the dash is a huge letdown compared to the rest of the interior. It needs to be bigger and attached to the steering wheel. But overall, I think it's a very capable, good-looking machine.
Hey ! really nice video, I test rode a 850 Wolverine (video on my channel) and I really liked it a lot, the only thing was I personally found the 850 was SO nice and quiet but was lacking a little bit of punch power.... Then my friend went and got the Rmax and I test rode that (Video on my Channel) and I loved the Rmax, the power was perfect, but the Rmax was larger and I liked the site lines out the front of the wolverine as you mentioned. The wolverine in the tight trails was so nimble and quick, so I was excited to see Yamaha slap the 1000cc motor in the smaller machine. I'll be looking forward to seeing the ride video, hopefully you guys can get the 4 seater option to look at as well..... my growing family, I'm looking at a 4 seater thats not as long as a school bus lol thanks for all the video, you guys need to come to New Brunswick. Cheers !
Thanks as always for your comments! Everybody should be going over to your channel for a look at your videos. Always entertaining and informative and your pup is a celebrity!!
not sure if you mentioned it .. but how a re the skid plates ? plastic or metal and hard to see in video if there are cv boot guards or A-arm guards ? nice video .. thanks
Im. Very interested in this machine along with the nee cfmoto zforce 950 sport gen2. Which machine do you think is better, would you recommend one over the other?
These two machines are my top choices. If you have the little bit extra money to spend on the X2 I would go that route, but I feel like if you picked up the ZFORCE, you'd enjoy the heck outa that machine.
Sure hope Yamaha doesn't listen to you about the door height, I think they look great as they are. Totally agree with you about the seat styling though.
@@dirttraxtv The reason I like to lower doors is because they give you more freedom, don't make you feel so caged in. I'm a convert from the Jeep world and that's what I like so much about the UTVs, you just feel more out there and connected with the trail. I'm all for full door options if that's what people want in the aftermarket but gosh I hate to see the OEM ones be so confining. Thanks for the reply.
I am looking at both the Rmax2 and the Wolverine x2 1000. You mentioned that both cabs are basically the same. I would really like to know the actual dimensions. I have looked at both, but have not been able to compare them side by side, but it seems the Rmax cab has a little more room in it. What are your thoughts?
@@dirttraxtv I appreciate your feedback. I am 6'2" and I am really liking the Wolverine 1000 X2 over the Rmax2. However if there is just a little bit more room in the Rmax2, then I think I would lean more towards it.
No drive mode switch in a SE, I have nothing positive to say about that. My biggest concern really wasn’t even mentioned. Cab noise from the power train. No review should be done without this being mentioned. Love your channel and watch it religiously.
Thanks. I'll comment on cab noise to say I can hear the wind blasting by me mixed with awesome sounds from the twin cylinder and the exhaust. It isn't an enclosed cab and it isn't a Kinetic so cab noise will be what it is.
@@dirttraxtv Thanks I’ve heard the cab noise in the RMax 1000 from the power train is very intrusive even with the open cab. Appreciate your response. I’m seriously considering a purchase of the X2 1000 and I am trying to get as much info as possible, as here in 🇨🇦 it’s a tick over $30k out the door.
@@garybrown9062 Not trying to sell these and I would hate to aim you in the wrong direction, but I really liked this machine and if I was in the market for my own sport utility SXS, I'd probably get this exact unit. The value is all there for what you get and it doesn't sacrifice anything.
@@dirttraxtv Yes it’s the Ultramatic along with my being a Yamaha fan for decades that has me interested. I have 5 Yamaha motorcycles and a Grizzly SE now. Though I have owned 3 Polaris quads and a Polaris SXS. Replaced two belts on the Polaris Ranger (driver error😩). Expensive as hell plus just not something I wish to deal with while riding. Though I had zero belt problems with the quads. Anyway thank you for your time, effort and expertise. Add the entertainment value, all good.
I ended up with an 850 because of the cab noise after a dealer let me take both for a ride. Even at low speeds it was hard to talk back and fourth. Much louder than the RZR 800S I had previous. Loving the 850.
It’s the exact same display as an Rmax, just moved to the middle. Really an Rmax 7/8 scale. I have an Rmax and couldn’t agree more on the doors. I know they said it was for site lines, i would love to sit and have a chat with the Yamaha engineers. All the low door does is get you muddier period. It needs a door handle on the outside too.
Biggest complaint I hear is how loud these are, while ediving. As if theyre in low gear with high revs all the time. Some owners have put heavier clutch weights in to help
MSRP is listed in the first 45 seconds of the video. They're also in the description. My full test ride price vompares directly to the RMAX. Stay tuned.
I've always bought machines for the suspension. Motorcycles, SxS, Atv's, whatever. If you put this up against a base General (not the XP) or 1000s then you really got to be looking for something particular in your machine. The 1000s interior is pretty... basic but the doors are higher and the gauges are where they are suppose to be. The Base General also has good doors, gauges and nice interior. But basic shock, steel wheels and no winch leaves it lacking. The Yamaha is looking real good with nice wheels, winch, interior, shocks and roof, but those doors are a let down. Cab enclosures are big here in Nfld. No outside handle and such a large area to cover with a soft upper is not gonna look good, and making an unsupported large frame firm and tight where the door meets the roof line over a couple years of use will be difficult.. I could deal with the gauges, but I don't think that door would grow on me.
I've said it for years. Constructive criticism. It's always, look it has doors, a hood, tires. But it's almost never mentioned how easy maintenance access is, where are the intakes, what's the clearance. We live in Canada where there are vast changes in terrain. Knowing what the machine can handle is more of a deal breaker than doors. My area is hard pack, rock, thick forests, and water. Add a good rainfall and then you add deep water holes in trails and peanut butter mud. And we also have the occasional skeg. So when I repeatedly make this suggestion, it's for people to know more. I've had to learn which models suck for my area by trial and error and my bank account. So please, save someone some serious jing and get important details. And heck, make a video on understanding considerations when buying an OHV.
Thanks for your input. I get into deeper detail in my full review of this machine. This is just an overview. I have started to integrate serviceability into my segments, which you can see in my review of the ZFORCE 950 Sport. However I deliberately did not touch on it with this machine because I did not have enough time with it to familiarize myself with its serive points so I decided to keep my information based on performance. Sorry I couldn't give you everything you needed here but there's a solid chunk of good info in this segment and my upcoming review for most people to decide if this is worth looking at or not.
Yamaha and BRP, ALWAYS got to pay extra to have extra. Pay extra for a switch ? Nice. Pay for everything never added extras. Otherwise pay thousands more to get a vehicle with that extra 1 switch/feature.
Tell Yamaha to make the doors more interchangeable between the half door and the full door! And make it easier to swap audio speakers. Real tired of wrestling with doors that weigh as much as I do and trying to bolt them on between seasons! Ugh 😩 don’t buy a hard cab people! Oh an tell them to add a remote winch control
Yamaha is so weird. They have to know everyone is screaming for an all-new 200+ horse power sport machine. They build another little putt-putt. They already have all kinds of performance engines laying around. It's an updated Rhino! They might sell a few on the east coast, and probably none on the west coast.
@@TheBandit7613 Value line. It is significantly less than an RMAX. Obviously the market was asking for it more than what you are asking for. Not to say they shouldn't make a 200 hp pure sport, but they'll sell a ton of these.
Another terribly designed machine from Yamaha. I just don’t get it. I’d be driving an RMAX if Yamaha would bring its design philosophy forward 10 years.
@@dirttraxtv Yamaha is quality. They have some nice features for sure. But mid engine design? Nobody wants a mid engine vehicle these days. Very loud inside cab, too much heat in the cab and a pain to work on. Door design is terrible as well.
I like mine . Have had this machine for almost 3 months
C'mon Yamaha! Lets see that Engine in the Grizzly!
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Thanks Mike. I liked your suggestion on the suspension settings.
7:20 The D-Mode switch is an optional addon. _"Cost savings"_ my ass. 😀It's added revenue that should be included on the SE at least. I can see it in a way. Most people aren't going to use it or will use it twice and leave it in Trail mode anyway.
I like the slightly smaller footprint.
Great vid! Can’t agree with you more. I like my gauges in front of me and it looks better that way.
that machine is definitely going to be a big seller !
The utility/sport machine many have been waiting for, this is a winner. I wish you could unlock the rear diff for use around the house, so you don't tear up your grass, and many uses people do with these machines...
Like that you're not bashing your knees. Making these items fully "trail ready" still requires extra work by the buyer which is a no go for all of these items but to their credit the entire Industry seems be *"going there"* with say with big mud guards to protect the engine from at least not getting wholly doused in the crud and gunk. Definitely like the rear view mirror as opposed to side mirrors.
I'll be in a market for one this year, as always my go to channel for info.
Thank you very much!!
Genuinely nice package, I think Yamaha will sell a lot. Personally, I think that little speedo in the center of the dash is a huge letdown compared to the rest of the interior. It needs to be bigger and attached to the steering wheel. But overall, I think it's a very capable, good-looking machine.
If it was above the steering wheel,you would not be able to see in front of the wheels as good.
Whatever you say bud
Awesome Machine !
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Hey ! really nice video, I test rode a 850 Wolverine (video on my channel) and I really liked it a lot, the only thing was I personally found the 850 was SO nice and quiet but was lacking a little bit of punch power.... Then my friend went and got the Rmax and I test rode that (Video on my Channel) and I loved the Rmax, the power was perfect, but the Rmax was larger and I liked the site lines out the front of the wolverine as you mentioned. The wolverine in the tight trails was so nimble and quick, so I was excited to see Yamaha slap the 1000cc motor in the smaller machine. I'll be looking forward to seeing the ride video, hopefully you guys can get the 4 seater option to look at as well..... my growing family, I'm looking at a 4 seater thats not as long as a school bus lol thanks for all the video, you guys need to come to New Brunswick. Cheers !
Thanks as always for your comments! Everybody should be going over to your channel for a look at your videos. Always entertaining and informative and your pup is a celebrity!!
I like the gauge setup.
I’m 6’5” tall, how is the leg room for a guy my size
It's a great question but I'm 5,10 so I have no idea.
not sure if you mentioned it .. but how a re the skid plates ? plastic or metal and hard to see in video if there are cv boot guards or A-arm guards ? nice video .. thanks
Im. Very interested in this machine along with the nee cfmoto zforce 950 sport gen2. Which machine do you think is better, would you recommend one over the other?
These two machines are my top choices. If you have the little bit extra money to spend on the X2 I would go that route, but I feel like if you picked up the ZFORCE, you'd enjoy the heck outa that machine.
@@dirttraxtv thanks for the info.
Sure hope Yamaha doesn't listen to you about the door height, I think they look great as they are. Totally agree with you about the seat styling though.
Don't worry. I don't think they will 😆
@@dirttraxtv The reason I like to lower doors is because they give you more freedom, don't make you feel so caged in. I'm a convert from the Jeep world and that's what I like so much about the UTVs, you just feel more out there and connected with the trail. I'm all for full door options if that's what people want in the aftermarket but gosh I hate to see the OEM ones be so confining. Thanks for the reply.
I am looking at both the Rmax2 and the Wolverine x2 1000. You mentioned that both cabs are basically the same. I would really like to know the actual dimensions. I have looked at both, but have not been able to compare them side by side, but it seems the Rmax cab has a little more room in it. What are your thoughts?
I'm not sure what information you're looking for, but this machine is very comfortable. I'm 5'10 and could drive this machine all day no problem.
@@dirttraxtv I appreciate your feedback. I am 6'2" and I am really liking the Wolverine 1000 X2 over the Rmax2. However if there is just a little bit more room in the Rmax2, then I think I would lean more towards it.
Luke and AJ are both over 6 ft and love the RMAX. Think you made up your own mind there!
that door handle will suck with upper doors.. but id still buy one
Yeah, if they do make taller doors for this, they'll need to add an external door handle.
Are these reliable, and how difficult is it to do a belt change?
looks good
No drive mode switch in a SE, I have nothing positive to say about that. My biggest concern really wasn’t even mentioned. Cab noise from the power train. No review should be done without this being mentioned. Love your channel and watch it religiously.
Thanks. I'll comment on cab noise to say I can hear the wind blasting by me mixed with awesome sounds from the twin cylinder and the exhaust. It isn't an enclosed cab and it isn't a Kinetic so cab noise will be what it is.
@@dirttraxtv Thanks I’ve heard the cab noise in the RMax 1000 from the power train is very intrusive even with the open cab. Appreciate your response. I’m seriously considering a purchase of the X2 1000 and I am trying to get as much info as possible, as here in 🇨🇦 it’s a tick over $30k out the door.
@@garybrown9062 Not trying to sell these and I would hate to aim you in the wrong direction, but I really liked this machine and if I was in the market for my own sport utility SXS, I'd probably get this exact unit. The value is all there for what you get and it doesn't sacrifice anything.
@@dirttraxtv Yes it’s the Ultramatic along with my being a Yamaha fan for decades that has me interested. I have 5 Yamaha motorcycles and a Grizzly SE now. Though I have owned 3 Polaris quads and a Polaris SXS. Replaced two belts on the Polaris Ranger (driver error😩). Expensive as hell plus just not something I wish to deal with while riding. Though I had zero belt problems with the quads. Anyway thank you for your time, effort and expertise. Add the entertainment value, all good.
I ended up with an 850 because of the cab noise after a dealer let me take both for a ride. Even at low speeds it was hard to talk back and fourth. Much louder than the RZR 800S I had previous. Loving the 850.
I wish they would have matched the RMAX wheelbase so you can run 30" tires without issues.
There's some small sacrifices but overall this is a great value. 👍
Will we get a 4 door model at some point?
I'd bet in the next year or so we'll see one.
It’s the exact same display as an Rmax, just moved to the middle. Really an Rmax 7/8 scale. I have an Rmax and couldn’t agree more on the doors. I know they said it was for site lines, i would love to sit and have a chat with the Yamaha engineers. All the low door does is get you muddier period. It needs a door handle on the outside too.
Biggest complaint I hear is how loud these are, while ediving. As if theyre in low gear with high revs all the time. Some owners have put heavier clutch weights in to help
Do a full review of this machine.
Stay tuned.
What is the MSRP? Especially compared to RMax.
MSRP is listed in the first 45 seconds of the video. They're also in the description. My full test ride price vompares directly to the RMAX. Stay tuned.
I've always bought machines for the suspension. Motorcycles, SxS, Atv's, whatever. If you put this up against a base General (not the XP) or 1000s then you really got to be looking for something particular in your machine. The 1000s interior is pretty... basic but the doors are higher and the gauges are where they are suppose to be. The Base General also has good doors, gauges and nice interior. But basic shock, steel wheels and no winch leaves it lacking. The Yamaha is looking real good with nice wheels, winch, interior, shocks and roof, but those doors are a let down. Cab enclosures are big here in Nfld. No outside handle and such a large area to cover with a soft upper is not gonna look good, and making an unsupported large frame firm and tight where the door meets the roof line over a couple years of use will be difficult.. I could deal with the gauges, but I don't think that door would grow on me.
Great comment!
Is it a lot louder than x2 850?
4 seater?
Bet we will see one in a year or two.
I like to see Yamaha kinda trying but honestly in this class cf moto is probably going to take it
The ZFORCE 950 Sport is a nice machine.
I want one. Then again I want @ Yami 850 in a Grizzly as well. 😂
850 Grizz please!!!
I've said it for years. Constructive criticism. It's always, look it has doors, a hood, tires. But it's almost never mentioned how easy maintenance access is, where are the intakes, what's the clearance.
We live in Canada where there are vast changes in terrain. Knowing what the machine can handle is more of a deal breaker than doors.
My area is hard pack, rock, thick forests, and water. Add a good rainfall and then you add deep water holes in trails and peanut butter mud. And we also have the occasional skeg.
So when I repeatedly make this suggestion, it's for people to know more. I've had to learn which models suck for my area by trial and error and my bank account.
So please, save someone some serious jing and get important details. And heck, make a video on understanding considerations when buying an OHV.
Thanks for your input. I get into deeper detail in my full review of this machine. This is just an overview. I have started to integrate serviceability into my segments, which you can see in my review of the ZFORCE 950 Sport. However I deliberately did not touch on it with this machine because I did not have enough time with it to familiarize myself with its serive points so I decided to keep my information based on performance. Sorry I couldn't give you everything you needed here but there's a solid chunk of good info in this segment and my upcoming review for most people to decide if this is worth looking at or not.
Where in Canada are ya?
@@Maritimer NS
Can add a rocker switch for the Dmode.
I made one for my RMax for under 20 bucks.
How about an X4 1000?
Lol. "Chips and Dip" 😂
The repetitive loop of the subscribe button and noises really distracts from the video
Did you subscribe or click the like button?
@@dirttraxtvclose to 10 years ago on the sub. Withholding the like for previously stated reason 👻
@@BIGJOESXR Hmmmm. Seems like we need to make it louder...🤔
@dirttraxtv 😱 how will I hear the engine or the reviews then???
@@BIGJOESXR😆
Yamaha and BRP, ALWAYS got to pay extra to have extra. Pay extra for a switch ? Nice. Pay for everything never added extras. Otherwise pay thousands more to get a vehicle with that extra 1 switch/feature.
Dude, the switch is a hundred bucks US.
Its cute.
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I’d rather have full reviews of the new machines rather than walk arounds. No offense lol
None taken. Conversely, we get a lot of requests for this format, which is why we do both.
Tell Yamaha to make the doors more interchangeable between the half door and the full door! And make it easier to swap audio speakers. Real tired of wrestling with doors that weigh as much as I do and trying to bolt them on between seasons! Ugh 😩 don’t buy a hard cab people! Oh an tell them to add a remote winch control
Ditch the mirror and put the dang switch in it for the sport modes. That's got to be one of the dumbest things ever not to include.
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Buyer beware! Do NOT purchase the sub woofer for this! Total hunk or poor placement for the sub which is a major design flaw on Yamaha!!!
Yamaha is so weird. They have to know everyone is screaming for an all-new 200+ horse power sport machine. They build another little putt-putt. They already have all kinds of performance engines laying around.
It's an updated Rhino!
They might sell a few on the east coast, and probably none on the west coast.
Not gonna fault Yamaha for releasing this machine one bit. It is NOT a 200 hp pure spirt and makes no claims to be.
@@dirttraxtv They already have virtually the same thing for sale before. So does everyone else. It's a crowded segment.
@@TheBandit7613 Value line. It is significantly less than an RMAX. Obviously the market was asking for it more than what you are asking for. Not to say they shouldn't make a 200 hp pure sport, but they'll sell a ton of these.
@@dirttraxtv I didn't know they were low priced. Can always use things every one can afford. Thanks
😂 if all the things u wanted them to do it wouldn't be a 20k machine.
Another terribly designed machine from Yamaha. I just don’t get it. I’d be driving an RMAX if Yamaha would bring its design philosophy forward 10 years.
Disagree.
@@dirttraxtv Yamaha is quality. They have some nice features for sure. But mid engine design? Nobody wants a mid engine vehicle these days. Very loud inside cab, too much heat in the cab and a pain to work on. Door design is terrible as well.
It's a sxs utv not a truck.
@@hess400100% agree. A sxs with a bad design.