Yamaha has manufactured a side-by-side machine that creates excitement and turns this UTV machine into sales instead of criticism. Yamaha’s Newest Wolverine UTV is a true winner!
According to Yamaha, the 1000cc side-by-sides are by far the largest in the UTV sport/utility segment among trail riders and UTV enthusiasts.
The Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 (and the four-seater RMAX4) was released to the public September 3, 2020, and it has created an excitement among UTV enthusiasts.
Yamaha hasn’t come out with a new side-by-side since the Yamaha Rhino 660 and that was the sportiest machine on the market for Yamaha. Now Yamaha has finally come out with class-leading specifications that deliver the promise of quality and performance without major compromises and that’s the Wolverine RMAX2 & RMAX4 1000.
STARTING AT: $19,799
The standard base model comes with GBC’s new Dirt Commander 2.0 radial tires with Maxxis Carnivores used on the XT-R and LE models.
Base models can be easily upgraded with any or all of the abovementioned features found on the XT-R and LE models. One item not easily upgraded are the Fox IQS shocks, which are tunable from inside the cabin.
Starting at: $21,999
XT-R and LE models also benefit from various digital throttle modes, backlit switches, blue LED interior lights, removable Adventure Pro GPS/tablet integration, Pre-installed VRX 4,500 Warn winch controlled by a switch on the dash and upgraded front bumpers with four light pod mounts vs 2 on the standard bumper.
Starting at: $23,299
Limited editions also benefit from a factory installed SSV Works stereo and Yamaha’s removable key controlled Speed Management system, which limits top-speed to 25 mph while still allowing full power for hills or work.
The engine performance of the Yamaha RMAX is a brand new 999cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder engine featuring 4 valves and double overhead cams per cylinder. Its 270-degree firing order helps increase torque and traction. Premium pump gas is recommended with the engine’s sport class worthy 11.2:1 compression ratio.
This UTV side-by-side machine has 8 more ponies than the Polaris General XP 1000, four more than the Talon 1000 and within two horsepower of the Polaris RZR XP 1000.