Late to the party here, but I bought a Teryx as my first SXS, loved the capability, however, the heat and noise were over the top. Traded it for a Honda Talon and never looked back. No belt, rear engine, no heat, and super quiet. Excellent review, would probably have gone with the Yamaha had I seen this earlier.!!
2022 Wolverine X2 XT-R. Love it. Power down low and up top. Adjustable suspension, winch, 27 inch Dirt Commander tires. Comfort. 600 lb bed capacity and able to tow 2000 lb. Work and great play machine. I couldn't be mire impressed and pleased with my purchase!!!
Hey guys thanks for your review, I own a 2016 Teryx2 le model, I found by adding a foil backed sound deadening system that you can limit the noise of the Teryx, without adding much weight, I also found that speed of the Teryx is fine for off-roading and working around the ranch, I have had my Teryx for 6 years now and have not had a problem, I mean the usual maintenance costs are a bit high, but for the overall long-term toy for work and play, I'll keep my toy over anything else
Well guys as a Teryx owner I thank you for doing this Review In my opinion the things I like about the Yamaha is the truck like Tailgate center console back seat option as far as the ENGINE noise being quieter in the Yamaha versus the Teryx I guess I'm just used to it as a Teryx owner the heat is great in the fall in the winter but in the summer it is what it is I bought a fan from Amazon that plugs into the AC outlet when it's hot out and it works great cost me $20 also the teryx comes with 4 LED lights Yamaha only 2 LED lights and Kawasaki has better SHOCKS hands down and 27 inche tires versus 26 inch from Yamaha both are great machines I chose Kawasaki because it's built like a Tank and comes with 3 year warranty and Yamaha wanted a lot more money I also like the looks of the frontend better than the Yamaha the Teryx has a awesome track record as well again personally preference But you can't go wrong with either one thanks again for your Reviews
NOT ever owned any kind of 4x4 I want to be able to hear at the end of the day, so I guess the YAMi is my pick. too bad, because I am so with you all the other things...
@@RVingwithG okay as far as the noise goes and it being so loud at the end of the day that you can't hear is absolutely not true I have no problem talking to my girl when we are riding in it every machine will have its pros and cons I have owned this for a year and a half it's a 2018 model LE I went with the two seater because I don't have family that I'm going to be hauling I like the fact that you have two big watertight containers behind each seat not to mention it has a lot more bed space and I like the fact that I can use it as a dump bed whether you're hauling anything or not it makes it real easy when you are cleaning it the suspension on the Kawasaki is nicer it comes with the fox Podium 2 shocks full size front bumper and 4 LED headlights which come in very handy and 27 in tires vs 26 on the Yamaha they want around $2,000 more for the Yamaha is the Yamaha a better machine no it's not it's a good machine but it's not worth more money when purchasing it over the Kawasaki these are the reasons why I chose the Kawasaki along with the three year warranty with no additional cost whichever one you choose I'm sure you will enjoy just don't purchase a Polaris you will have problems also depending on where and what type of terrain you are going to be riding in if you are going to be doing Glamis Pismo Beach lots of sand in sand dunes then I would go with a completely different vehicle I would go with a sport vehicle versus a sport utility vehicle because of the bigger motor the 1000 cc and the long travel suspension and you will be able to go 75 miles an hour versus 50 miles an hour
I had a Kawasaki T4 that I came from a Yamaha Wolverine and when I got the tea T4 I thought it'd Road and drove like a damn tank the power steering was good in the Kawasaki but you needed a half mild to turn it down thing hen in the woods the Kawasaki felt big and bulky and heavy for the Yamaha felt nice and Nimble and small
I have a X2 with 3,700+ miles on it, love it so far!, I'm 6,0 & 230 lbs you get used to it getting in & out, did a wheel- tire change to 28-10-14's & made a huge difference. Opened it up to check belt & clutch still looked new, Nice video comparing the two, Thanks!
I don't think I have yo-yo'd back and forth between 2 products as much as I am with these 2 machines!! You watch one video and you're sold on the Teryx.....you watch a different one and you're sold on the X4!!!
They are some closely matched machines! Throw in the fact that Kawasaki is likely releasing the Teryx models in January and you’ve got a real brain buster! -Joe
@@DerangedOffRoad good to know! Glad I am not in a super rush. With Christmas around the corner, I should probably concentrate on gifts for the wife and kids NOT a new SxS for me
My wife and I rented a Teryx4 for a couple days then ended up buying an X4. The biggest decision makers for us were the noise (we had to yell at each other to be heard in the Teryx), the heat in both seats on the driver's side, and the ability to stow the seats in the X4. Of those issues the heat was the biggest. On a mild, low 70's day the heat in the Teryx4 was very uncomfortable. Ease of getting in and out is a legitimate concern if you have a Walmart shopper shaped body but fortunately my wife and I aren't overweight. My 72 year old mother had no trouble getting in and out both front and back when riding the Hatfield McCoy for a couple days - you figure out how to turn as you enter/exit and it becomes habit quickly. I think the Teryx4 rode a little nicer but I could be mis-remembering since most reviewers disagree and there was about a month between renting the Teryx and buying the X4. As far as the worry about the rear seats not sliding easily after they get dirty, that hasn't been a problem and we've filled it pretty well with mud quite a few times. My biggest complaints on the X4 are the non-adjustable shocks (can't even adjust preload in the back, let alone rebound or compression) and the poor clearance for larger tires. I haven't ridden it since installing 28" tires but at speed they'll probably rub in the back. Ours is a 2019 so Yamaha might have updated the shocks for 2020. Another thing is the height - it just barely clears my garage door and probably won't if I add a 2" lift to improve tire clearance. Not a chance it'll fit through the door of my enclosed trailer. I'll end up having to ratchet strap down the rear to compress the suspension to get it in and out of the garage if I add a lift. Yamaha really made the back of the roll cage tall because of the stadium style seating in the back but the clearance seems excessive. It seems like they could have made the cage 2"-3" shorter in the back while maintaining plenty of head room.
Good comparison, i appreciate the ability to give an honest opinion being an owner of the direct competitor model. The Teryx and x4 were on my list until my local dealer had the Rzr s4 1000 available at a steal. The Wolverine was going to be my choice due to sound lvl being such a drastic difference and most everything else being very close between the 2.
Only the XTR package comes with the r spec shocks(front only) and winch. But they did do frame improvements on all models for the 2020 model years especially around the shock mounts.
Deranged Off-Road they mostly beefed up the frame and added gussets around the shock mount points, especially around the front upper shocks mounts. Guys running bracket lifts were bending them pretty easy. Yamaha stepped up and fixed the issue. I’m running Walker Evans shocks on my X4 and have not had this issues but I chock that up to the higher quality shocks absorbing the impact far better.
I'm a tinker and the t4 has excellent aftermarket support. A t- Rex with long travel suspension rides like a $30000 machine. I'm not a fan of the noise but I'll tinker on that, maybe I can it down some, it's not that far off from the noise my rzr 1000 made.
I have no problems with my Yamaha x4 tracks for back seats work well . I like the way it’s so quiet and convertible back cargo area the only thing I wish it had is larger tires . My dealer big pine sports sells both brands but I picked Yamaha
That’sgood to know. Honestly I think the biggest issue with this machine is getting in and out of it. Both front and back seats. It’s awkward getting in and out, but then again I’m used to my defender. Thanks for watching!
Both nice machines for sure hard to compare the speed when not same cc be interesting see if they both same . I bought the 2023 2 seater teryxs love the storage & dump box . Heat i find only bad if real hot day you sit idle or maybe going super slow . But really after 1500 klms not finding it to hot . Noise is bit bad when step into it going up hills . The big trade off is 3 yrs warrenty out the door no other dealer gives . Second is teryxs has full metal skid plate & metal firewall big bonus no sticks coming in floor or by front . All in all for me the warrenty & skid plates made my choice for me cheers great review 👍
Would like to see someone do a real trail ride on the Terex in the mountains and rocks everybody that you see does videos either riding a razor or a Can-Am would like to see how the Terex does in all the hard trailes
Good Video guys. I did not hear you comment on the heat issue on the Wolverine. I know from all the reviews that there is a heat issue on the Teryx and that would be an issue with being hot in the seat all day. So at this point I'm considering the Yamaha. P.S. the music is way to much and very distracting. Thx
So I have a 19 Teryx4, my best friends have a 20 Wolverine x4 and 21 Rmax 4 1000LE. The x4 is quiet, well made with tight fittings and a great machine. The Rmax4 is badass as hell and one hell of a machine, its suspension is crazy good. Am I going to get the Rmax? Nope and here is why. The Yamaha's are hard as hell to get in and out of any of the seats, I'm 6'4" and my sons are taller than me and they fit fine in the Teryx. The back trunk area is really small unless you slide the seats forward and my cooler is mounted in the back and they have to mount theirs in between the back seats so that take up a ton of space. I hunt and can still get a bunch of gear and 4 tall adult up the mountain. When I'm not hunting I have a full size dog that rides in the back and I could not do that in the Yamaha with the cooler between the seats. Their glass windshields have a way better mounting system than my Teryx does. They are faster and have more of a top end because of the governor on the Teryx. I love Yamaha stuff and have owned a bunch of their quads and still do. I'm jealous of their ride so I'm ordering 814 shocks for my Teryx to fix that. Mt seats are way more comfortable and there is a ton more room inside.
As someone who upgraded from a 2017 Wolverine to a 2020 Teryx The only thing I will say I miss about the Wolverine is Yamaha put a lot of thought into the amount of storage space. The Teryx is definitely lacking in that department. At least on the 2017s there were little to no aftermarket for the Wolverine and no way to combat that speed limiter without doing major drivetrain upgrades. Hopefully that's not the same on the 2020.
We chose the '23 Yamaha Wolverine 850 X4 over the Teryx, as we don't carry 3--4 often. Seemed more versatile and comfier for 2, definitely less noisy. Teryx does have a better rear in/out ease.
I sat in a X4 and getting in and out was terrible. The door and steering wheel is in the way. At 6'-0" 190#, it's much easier to get in/out of my 2012 T4. I didn't even attempt to get into the rear seats on the X4. Noise on the T4 is my biggest gripe.
@@DerangedOffRoad Okay, now I'm really confused. First I was considering replacing my 2011 Teryx LE Camo but after watching all the TH-cam info maybe I'd be as well off going with tires and wheels. I'm in Missouri so not much rock crawling but plenty of mud. I have already added Power Steering but not gaga over it as I was looking for faster steering and less effort. Not a total mistake but not the total solution either. First question - how come there are different tire sizes front & rear. Second - Can I go a larger diameter tire on a 2011 without changing gear rations and not sacrifice low end or reliability. Probably ought to go 2020 Teryx4, same wheel base and turning radius, a little more power but probably another 10K$. My rig is low mileage, low hours and no trail time YET ... but that is coming. I got caught up in the Sport Trail machines but after doing the Arapeen with a friend in a 2018 Polaris General I am confident my old Teryx can handle everything we went through and then some. Guide me through this quagmire O' Wise Ones - please.
I don’t think you can go wrong keeping your current machine. The tires come different sizes in my opinion to add stability. After going to 10 all around it didn’t seem like I really lost any stability. It did eat up some of my low end but not much. In the 750 you might notice it a little more. For just mainly trail riding though I think 28s would be just fine. They also have some good deals on new Teryx models with the 3 year warranty included. 👍 -Garrett
Cool video, you guys just need to actually point the camera to what you’re talking about. Cameraman kept videoing you talk about the machine. Need machine footage. But thanks for taking the time to do video
Yamaha and Honda definitely got ease of fixing them and they probably reliable as all hell can am and Polaris own performance side and i have a rzr so I can't say I don't love my rzr but i will say I've always been a Yamaha and Honda fan
Both are great machines in my mind. If you plan to keep it factory and don't care about noise or heat go with the Teryx. 3 years warranty can't be beat. But if you like to mod and cant wait 3 years maybe the Yamaha or the Honda might be your best bet.
@@MassiveOverkill Probably wouldn't warranty if you went a bigger tire size though hey. I guess you could swap the factory tires in then bring it into the shop. 😆
@@MassiveOverkill Eh knowing me I would void that belt warranty in about a week or two haha. Full clutch kit and 30's. But that's just me I cant well enough leave stuff alone.
I was at a yam kawi dealership checking out both rigs, I liked everything about the teryx except noise level and the noise level was the only thing I liked about the Yamaha. Drove both machines, I went with teryx.
M Johnson my personal experience - teryx has a lot more torque. Was very easy to get out of sticky situations. Wolverine struggled a lot more than my teryx when actually playing off road. Wolverine back doors are AWFUL. Teryx you can actually get in and out with ease and still have a bed to haul a cooler. I found myself constantly leaving the tailgate down on the wolverine for a cooler if we had passengers and trying to strap in the cooler so it stayed. Maintenance on both was minimal. No engine issues on either. It was more about ergonomics and the teryx won hands down. Other than the torque, which teryx won also. Teryx is louder and puts off heat but wolverine puts off heat also. Passengers constantly complained in wolverine that their leg was hot.
Great side by side review (yes, pun intended). I'm on the fence between the 2 machines. Ride MI trails and our property. Not concerned on top end mph really. Family of 4, so kids in the back or friends that don't have their own... so comfort in the back is a concern but again... not for me and the wife. Will also be using either for plowing our property. All I have heard is the noise/heat concerns. Looks wise, I like the T4 more. With Kaw releasing the new 1000 and T4 being around for a while, should we wait and see it's replacement or get the X4? Right now can get a SE model at $3500 off. This would be our 1st SxS. For context all our sleds are Doo and own 1 Can Am ATV and 1 Yamaha ATV. So I'm happy with my Yammi. Don't care for all the length in what Can Am offers a 4/6 seat or would have already got one. I was leaning X4 and now seeing this review... leaning even more to the X4.
It’s a hard decision to make. The one thing I can say about the Teryx4 it has been a sound machine so far. I haven’t owned a X4 so don’t know how they hold up after a couple of years. Each machine has it pros and cons, but the price of the Teryx4 lands around the $13,500 area with a three year warranty included. Yamaha runs around $17,000 I believe with a 10 year belt warranty. So if you’re getting the X4 with $3500 off the $17000 number not a bad buy. Honestly at the of the day you will probably like either machine. -Garrett
Finally got to get to sit in a Wolverine and a Teryx. The Wolverine is nice and super quiet. Amazingly quiet. But.... The Teryx is wayyyy more comfortable, easier to get into and not at all cramped. Also for us we will have 4 in the seats 95% of the time so the fixed storage of the Teryx is a plus. The Wolverine seems to be well built and designed as a hybrid but for us was not what we are looking for. Maybe if my kids were younger but as pre-teen's who are already tall, the Wolverine would be outgrown soon. The noise of the Teryx is now really the only concern. So now we are looking at comparing the Teryx to a Can Am Maverick Sport Max. The rebate on a 2020 Teryx LE is a big selling point at around $14,500 vs $20K for the Maverick along with the 2.5' additional length. Hard part is nobody has inventory of anything around here with everything going on. Both would need to be 2021 and with no rebates, the Maverick really isn't much more $$ then.
I just want a 1000cc short trail 4 seater machine with somewhat comfy rear seats that looks nice. Honestly if the Teryx4 or wolverine 4 was 1000cc I would buy it. Don’t say pioneer either because the back seats are a joke and honestly the cage on it is Ugly. I have an OG mav and do not want to go down in cc’s of displacement just for a 4 seater. The rzr 4 seater and the others like the x3 4 seaters are just to damn long for woodsy trail riding here in Iowa.
Test drove a X2 today and really could not stand it. The door opening is way too tight and the cab is too cramped. The X2 needs to be a little longer with more leg room. Other than that I love the X2. I've only sat in a Teryx 2 and it was much more comfortable to me. I have no idea what I'm gonna buy!
@@DerangedOffRoad I'm only 5'-10" but I have long legs. I can't imagine how someone over 6'-2" could ever be comfortable in the X2. Great video love what you guys are doing!
Love my x2 yes it can be hard getting in & out of but the ride & handling make up for it, if you can take one for a spin & spend time in it, then drive the teryx mite see a big difference, price point is a factor too.
The 1st gen Wolvy had better cab room, suspension and overall handling, while the 2nd gen refinements are light year’s ahead. Yamaha really should’ve given the 1st gen chassis the refinements of the 2nd gen, that would’ve been a spot on perfect machine. I’m coming from nearly 8000 miles experience between both generations.
Awesome video! With regard to engine noise on the Teryx, does anyone have any experience with noise level on it compared to a Honda Pioneer 500. Slot of people say that’s also a noisy machine but mine really doesn’t bother me. Plus, the majority of my riding is around the 10-15 mph range. How is the engine noise on the Teryx around that range?
Can you tell me your thoughts on the Yamaha Viking vi eps ranch edition?? There are many reviews on it at all?? How does it compare to the wolverine and Teryx?
Quieter, faster, battery in a great spot, with the Yamaha name on the machine which translates to “reliability” in my world, I’m a 14 teryx4 owner now…. I’m about due for a machine update….. hello Yamaha😉
Rear legroom is a tired critique. If you’re in back, you’re probably a kid. Youre in back for a reason. When’s the last time a full grown man rode rear for any amount of time.
Teryx is a lot better looking machine. The Wolverine is just ugly! But because of the heat and noise with the Teryx I'm going to hold my nose and buy the Yamaha.
It’s a tough call. If you don’t mind spending the money glass is the way to go. It cleans easy and dust/mud will not scratch it. The hard coated plastic are okay but you have to be careful when cleaning. I’d definitely do a flip up glass if possible or glass with vents in the metal surround. -Dave
I hear what you guys are saying about noise and performance, but just can not get over the looks of the Yamaha. It looks like a quad made into a side by side. Just ugly. Also don't like the idea of having seats in the bed either.
Plenty of space when you put the seat forward but nothing when it's back. Teryx always has space with 4 passengers. And the speed limiter is pointless. Kids are not supposed to drive these read the manual lol.
@@richhilton155 if you have been following our channel, one of the machines is was built on was the Teryx4. Plenty of vids showing everything about the T4, this was about comparing the Yamaha to it.
I know Garrett has had zero issues with his Teryx4 over the last 2,000 plus miles. His KRX has been flawless so far as well. Non of us have a Yamaha so we can't speak with experience to the reliability of their sxs machines -Dave
Deranged Off-Road I I have a lifted 07 4 seat rhino 660R no issues a buddy has a tryx 4 seater and nothing but issues and the dealer experience was very bad as well but to each there own. I’m looking at the Yamaha Wolverine x4 personally.
There's a guy in Moab that rents sxs and does tours. He has ran other units in the past but only runs teryx now, he claims way less $$ on maintenance. He has one with 17000 miles on it.
Yes those as well, I sold my original set for $350 and paid about $950 for my new set. Rocky Mountain ATV has pretty good deals and ships free to your door.
Late to the party here, but I bought a Teryx as my first SXS, loved the capability, however, the heat and noise were over the top. Traded it for a Honda Talon and never looked back. No belt, rear engine, no heat, and super quiet. Excellent review, would probably have gone with the Yamaha had I seen this earlier.!!
2022 Wolverine X2 XT-R. Love it. Power down low and up top. Adjustable suspension, winch, 27 inch Dirt Commander tires. Comfort. 600 lb bed capacity and able to tow 2000 lb. Work and great play machine. I couldn't be mire impressed and pleased with my purchase!!!
And an absolute bitch to get in and out of…. 👎👎👎👎👎
4 bolts to remove seat back and track, 2 bolts to remove seat bottom on the X4. Then check out the cargo space!
Hey guys thanks for your review, I own a 2016 Teryx2 le model, I found by adding a foil backed sound deadening system that you can limit the noise of the Teryx, without adding much weight, I also found that speed of the Teryx is fine for off-roading and working around the ranch, I have had my Teryx for 6 years now and have not had a problem, I mean the usual maintenance costs are a bit high, but for the overall long-term toy for work and play, I'll keep my toy over anything else
Well guys as a Teryx owner I thank you for doing this Review In my opinion the things I like about the Yamaha is the truck like Tailgate center console back seat option as far as the ENGINE noise being quieter in the Yamaha versus the Teryx I guess I'm just used to it as a Teryx owner the heat is great in the fall in the winter but in the summer it is what it is I bought a fan from Amazon that plugs into the AC outlet when it's hot out and it works great cost me $20 also the teryx comes with 4 LED lights Yamaha only 2 LED lights and Kawasaki has better SHOCKS hands down and 27 inche tires versus 26 inch from Yamaha both are great machines I chose Kawasaki because it's built like a Tank and comes with 3 year warranty and Yamaha wanted a lot more money I also like the looks of the frontend better than the Yamaha the Teryx has a awesome track record as well again personally preference But you can't go wrong with either one thanks again for your Reviews
You mentioned everything I feel as well about the two machines. -Garrett
NOT ever owned any kind of 4x4 I want to be able to hear at the end of the day, so I guess the YAMi is my pick.
too bad, because I am so with you all the other things...
@@RVingwithG okay as far as the noise goes and it being so loud at the end of the day that you can't hear is absolutely not true I have no problem talking to my girl when we are riding in it every machine will have its pros and cons I have owned this for a year and a half it's a 2018 model LE I went with the two seater because I don't have family that I'm going to be hauling I like the fact that you have two big watertight containers behind each seat not to mention it has a lot more bed space and I like the fact that I can use it as a dump bed whether you're hauling anything or not it makes it real easy when you are cleaning it the suspension on the Kawasaki is nicer it comes with the fox Podium 2 shocks full size front bumper and 4 LED headlights which come in very handy and 27 in tires vs 26 on the Yamaha they want around $2,000 more for the Yamaha is the Yamaha a better machine no it's not it's a good machine but it's not worth more money when purchasing it over the Kawasaki these are the reasons why I chose the Kawasaki along with the three year warranty with no additional cost whichever one you choose I'm sure you will enjoy just don't purchase a Polaris you will have problems also depending on where and what type of terrain you are going to be riding in if you are going to be doing Glamis Pismo Beach lots of sand in sand dunes then I would go with a completely different vehicle I would go with a sport vehicle versus a sport utility vehicle because of the bigger motor the 1000 cc and the long travel suspension and you will be able to go 75 miles an hour versus 50 miles an hour
I had a Kawasaki T4 that I came from a Yamaha Wolverine and when I got the tea T4 I thought it'd Road and drove like a damn tank the power steering was good in the Kawasaki but you needed a half mild to turn it down thing hen in the woods the Kawasaki felt big and bulky and heavy for the Yamaha felt nice and Nimble and small
@@robw3761damn not one punctuation mark in that entire comment. 😂
I have a X2 with 3,700+ miles on it, love it so far!, I'm 6,0 & 230 lbs you get used to it getting in & out, did a wheel- tire change to 28-10-14's & made a huge difference. Opened it up to check belt & clutch still looked new, Nice video comparing the two, Thanks!
You’re running the same setup I have on my Teryx. It made a big difference for me as well. Thanks for watching 👊 -Garrett
did you put a lift in to clear the 28's? I'm looking to upgrade my tires when they wear down
@@upnorthvids4623 yes a 2 inch bracket lift by Highlifter
@@upnorthvids4623 No lift needed, clears the 28's fine.
Nah, the seating absolutely SUCKS in the Yamaha
Why add music over talking never understand that
I have a 2018 x4. Great machine. I haven't had any issues. I've never had any issue with the rear seat sliding.
Great vid...but speaking of noise,kill the annoying background music
I have a 2018 X4 that I have owned for almost 2 years with no issues with dirt and the rear seat rails. Love my X4!!!
I don't think I have yo-yo'd back and forth between 2 products as much as I am with these 2 machines!! You watch one video and you're sold on the Teryx.....you watch a different one and you're sold on the X4!!!
They are some closely matched machines! Throw in the fact that Kawasaki is likely releasing the Teryx models in January and you’ve got a real brain buster! -Joe
@@DerangedOffRoad good to know! Glad I am not in a super rush. With Christmas around the corner, I should probably concentrate on gifts for the wife and kids NOT a new SxS for me
WOW, 91 DBs to 117DBs is a World of difference! SOLD YAMi for the WIN!
instablaster...
My wife and I rented a Teryx4 for a couple days then ended up buying an X4. The biggest decision makers for us were the noise (we had to yell at each other to be heard in the Teryx), the heat in both seats on the driver's side, and the ability to stow the seats in the X4. Of those issues the heat was the biggest. On a mild, low 70's day the heat in the Teryx4 was very uncomfortable. Ease of getting in and out is a legitimate concern if you have a Walmart shopper shaped body but fortunately my wife and I aren't overweight. My 72 year old mother had no trouble getting in and out both front and back when riding the Hatfield McCoy for a couple days - you figure out how to turn as you enter/exit and it becomes habit quickly. I think the Teryx4 rode a little nicer but I could be mis-remembering since most reviewers disagree and there was about a month between renting the Teryx and buying the X4. As far as the worry about the rear seats not sliding easily after they get dirty, that hasn't been a problem and we've filled it pretty well with mud quite a few times.
My biggest complaints on the X4 are the non-adjustable shocks (can't even adjust preload in the back, let alone rebound or compression) and the poor clearance for larger tires. I haven't ridden it since installing 28" tires but at speed they'll probably rub in the back. Ours is a 2019 so Yamaha might have updated the shocks for 2020. Another thing is the height - it just barely clears my garage door and probably won't if I add a 2" lift to improve tire clearance. Not a chance it'll fit through the door of my enclosed trailer. I'll end up having to ratchet strap down the rear to compress the suspension to get it in and out of the garage if I add a lift. Yamaha really made the back of the roll cage tall because of the stadium style seating in the back but the clearance seems excessive. It seems like they could have made the cage 2"-3" shorter in the back while maintaining plenty of head room.
Sounds like the Teryx might be a good choice for northern climates where cockpit heat is welcomed.
sideskraft I’m in Alaska and I agree lol
Good comparison, i appreciate the ability to give an honest opinion being an owner of the direct competitor model. The Teryx and x4 were on my list until my local dealer had the Rzr s4 1000 available at a steal. The Wolverine was going to be my choice due to sound lvl being such a drastic difference and most everything else being very close between the 2.
Yep these machine both have their pros and cons, but the noise level was way better in the Wolverine. Thanks for watching-Garrett
Only the XTR package comes with the r spec shocks(front only) and winch. But they did do frame improvements on all models for the 2020 model years especially around the shock mounts.
We are aware of the shock difference with this model, can you explain the frame improvements that were made for 2020?
Thanks -Garrett
Deranged Off-Road they mostly beefed up the frame and added gussets around the shock mount points, especially around the front upper shocks mounts. Guys running bracket lifts were bending them pretty easy. Yamaha stepped up and fixed the issue. I’m running Walker Evans shocks on my X4 and have not had this issues but I chock that up to the higher quality shocks absorbing the impact far better.
Thanks for the info! -Garrett
Good video but, voices are hard to hear and music is blowing me out of my chair lol. Need to balance somehow
The 2020 wolverine's are sweet. Although there are some new 2019 holdovers about 3k cheaper in my area.
Yamaha addressing excess noise was a very smart move. Great review
Yes and I wish Kawasaki made the same improvement on the 800
I'm a tinker and the t4 has excellent aftermarket support. A t- Rex with long travel suspension rides like a $30000 machine. I'm not a fan of the noise but I'll tinker on that, maybe I can it down some, it's not that far off from the noise my rzr 1000 made.
I have no problems with my Yamaha x4 tracks for back seats work well . I like the way it’s so quiet and convertible back cargo area the only thing I wish it had is larger tires . My dealer big pine sports sells both brands but I picked Yamaha
That’sgood to know. Honestly I think the biggest issue with this machine is getting in and out of it. Both front and back seats. It’s awkward getting in and out, but then again I’m used to my defender. Thanks for watching!
@@DerangedOffRoad how often you sat in the back? Its for kids lol. Id take smaller back seats over a Kawasaki. Yamaha are twice the engineers
@@gwood701 I'm 6'5" and I've ridden in the back of my Rex a few times, plenty of room for me.
Both nice machines for sure hard to compare the speed when not same cc be interesting see if they both same .
I bought the 2023 2 seater teryxs love the storage & dump box . Heat i find only bad if real hot day you sit idle or maybe going super slow .
But really after 1500 klms not finding it to hot . Noise is bit bad when step into it going up hills .
The big trade off is 3 yrs warrenty out the door no other dealer gives . Second is teryxs has full metal skid plate & metal firewall big bonus no sticks coming in floor or by front . All in all for me the warrenty & skid plates made my choice for me cheers great review 👍
Would like to see someone do a real trail ride on the Terex in the mountains and rocks everybody that you see does videos either riding a razor or a Can-Am would like to see how the Terex does in all the hard trailes
Here’s one of our early videos with it on the same trails as some heavily modified rigs.
th-cam.com/video/EHnSEhZWXCQ/w-d-xo.html
Yamah looks sweet I like some the features it offers
Good Video guys. I did not hear you comment on the heat issue on the Wolverine. I know from all the reviews that there is a heat issue on the Teryx and that would be an issue with being hot in the seat all day. So at this point I'm considering the Yamaha. P.S. the music is way to much and very distracting. Thx
The heat in the Wolverine didn't seem as bad but we haven't spent much time in one on a hot day. Yeah the music sucks.
I have a 2016 Yamaha Wolverine 700 R-Spec. It is louder inside and also more engine vibration. The newer 850 twin is quieter and less vibration
So I have a 19 Teryx4, my best friends have a 20 Wolverine x4 and 21 Rmax 4 1000LE. The x4 is quiet, well made with tight fittings and a great machine. The Rmax4 is badass as hell and one hell of a machine, its suspension is crazy good. Am I going to get the Rmax? Nope and here is why.
The Yamaha's are hard as hell to get in and out of any of the seats, I'm 6'4" and my sons are taller than me and they fit fine in the Teryx. The back trunk area is really small unless you slide the seats forward and my cooler is mounted in the back and they have to mount theirs in between the back seats so that take up a ton of space. I hunt and can still get a bunch of gear and 4 tall adult up the mountain. When I'm not hunting I have a full size dog that rides in the back and I could not do that in the Yamaha with the cooler between the seats.
Their glass windshields have a way better mounting system than my Teryx does. They are faster and have more of a top end because of the governor on the Teryx. I love Yamaha stuff and have owned a bunch of their quads and still do. I'm jealous of their ride so I'm ordering 814 shocks for my Teryx to fix that. Mt seats are way more comfortable and there is a ton more room inside.
As someone who upgraded from a 2017 Wolverine to a 2020 Teryx The only thing I will say I miss about the Wolverine is Yamaha put a lot of thought into the amount of storage space. The Teryx is definitely lacking in that department. At least on the 2017s there were little to no aftermarket for the Wolverine and no way to combat that speed limiter without doing major drivetrain upgrades. Hopefully that's not the same on the 2020.
I agree and disagree. When my friends mount their coolers between their seats and mine is in the trunk I have a ton more room for storage.
Yamaha X4 All The Way
Great video guys !
Thanks for watching! -Garrett
We chose the '23 Yamaha Wolverine 850 X4 over the Teryx, as we don't carry 3--4 often. Seemed more versatile and comfier for 2, definitely less noisy. Teryx does have a better rear in/out ease.
How do you like that machine so far? Thinking of getting a 2023 too as they are some leftover and good deals are to be had.
I sat in a X4 and getting in and out was terrible. The door and steering wheel is in the way. At 6'-0" 190#, it's much easier to get in/out of my 2012 T4. I didn't even attempt to get into the rear seats on the X4.
Noise on the T4 is my biggest gripe.
Those two things are my biggest issues as well for each machine. -Garrett
Love my teryx4
I'm considering replacing my 2011 Teryx and this was very informative. Thanks guys
Thanks for watching 👍 - Garrett
@@DerangedOffRoad Okay, now I'm really confused. First I was considering replacing my 2011 Teryx LE Camo but after watching all the TH-cam info maybe I'd be as well off going with tires and wheels. I'm in Missouri so not much rock crawling but plenty of mud. I have already added Power Steering but not gaga over it as I was looking for faster steering and less effort. Not a total mistake but not the total solution either.
First question - how come there are different tire sizes front & rear.
Second - Can I go a larger diameter tire on a 2011 without changing gear rations and not sacrifice low end or reliability.
Probably ought to go 2020 Teryx4, same wheel base and turning radius, a little more power but probably another 10K$. My rig is low mileage, low hours and no trail time YET ... but that is coming. I got caught up in the Sport Trail machines but after doing the Arapeen with a friend in a 2018 Polaris General I am confident my old Teryx can handle everything we went through and then some.
Guide me through this quagmire O' Wise Ones - please.
I don’t think you can go wrong keeping your current machine. The tires come different sizes in my opinion to add stability. After going to 10 all around it didn’t seem like I really lost any stability. It did eat up some of my low end but not much. In the 750 you might notice it a little more. For just mainly trail riding though I think 28s would be just fine. They also have some good deals on new Teryx models with the 3 year warranty included. 👍 -Garrett
@@DerangedOffRoad Thanks Garrett I appreciate the quick response and I hear ya on the new Teryx.
Cool video, you guys just need to actually point the camera to what you’re talking about. Cameraman kept videoing you talk about the machine. Need machine footage. But thanks for taking the time to do video
Больно смотреть на эту технику, когда нет возможности приобрести её. Лайк и подписка!!! Привет из России!!!
Yamaha and Honda definitely got ease of fixing them and they probably reliable as all hell can am and Polaris own performance side and i have a rzr so I can't say I don't love my rzr but i will say I've always been a Yamaha and Honda fan
Both are great machines in my mind. If you plan to keep it factory and don't care about noise or heat go with the Teryx. 3 years warranty can't be beat. But if you like to mod and cant wait 3 years maybe the Yamaha or the Honda might be your best bet.
One thing we forgot to mention was price point between the two as well. That is a big driving factor when buying a machine. -Garrett
@@MassiveOverkill Probably wouldn't warranty if you went a bigger tire size though hey. I guess you could swap the factory tires in then bring it into the shop. 😆
@@MassiveOverkill Eh knowing me I would void that belt warranty in about a week or two haha. Full clutch kit and 30's. But that's just me I cant well enough leave stuff alone.
@@MassiveOverkill Atta boy! Hahaha
I was at a yam kawi dealership checking out both rigs, I liked everything about the teryx except noise level and the noise level was the only thing I liked about the Yamaha. Drove both machines, I went with teryx.
I’ve owned both. Liked the teryx way better. Both good machines but teryx for me
Why?
M Johnson my personal experience - teryx has a lot more torque. Was very easy to get out of sticky situations. Wolverine struggled a lot more than my teryx when actually playing off road. Wolverine back doors are AWFUL. Teryx you can actually get in and out with ease and still have a bed to haul a cooler. I found myself constantly leaving the tailgate down on the wolverine for a cooler if we had passengers and trying to strap in the cooler so it stayed. Maintenance on both was minimal. No engine issues on either. It was more about ergonomics and the teryx won hands down. Other than the torque, which teryx won also. Teryx is louder and puts off heat but wolverine puts off heat also. Passengers constantly complained in wolverine that their leg was hot.
Great side by side review (yes, pun intended). I'm on the fence between the 2 machines. Ride MI trails and our property. Not concerned on top end mph really. Family of 4, so kids in the back or friends that don't have their own... so comfort in the back is a concern but again... not for me and the wife. Will also be using either for plowing our property. All I have heard is the noise/heat concerns. Looks wise, I like the T4 more. With Kaw releasing the new 1000 and T4 being around for a while, should we wait and see it's replacement or get the X4? Right now can get a SE model at $3500 off. This would be our 1st SxS. For context all our sleds are Doo and own 1 Can Am ATV and 1 Yamaha ATV. So I'm happy with my Yammi. Don't care for all the length in what Can Am offers a 4/6 seat or would have already got one. I was leaning X4 and now seeing this review... leaning even more to the X4.
It’s a hard decision to make. The one thing I can say about the Teryx4 it has been a sound machine so far. I haven’t owned a X4 so don’t know how they hold up after a couple of years. Each machine has it pros and cons, but the price of the Teryx4 lands around the $13,500 area with a three year warranty included. Yamaha runs around $17,000 I believe with a 10 year belt warranty. So if you’re getting the X4 with $3500 off the $17000 number not a bad buy. Honestly at the of the day you will probably like either machine. -Garrett
Theres no Kawasaki thats better than a yamaha. Different league when it comes to design and engineering . Just look at Kawasaki sports bikes.....junk!
Finally got to get to sit in a Wolverine and a Teryx. The Wolverine is nice and super quiet. Amazingly quiet. But.... The Teryx is wayyyy more comfortable, easier to get into and not at all cramped. Also for us we will have 4 in the seats 95% of the time so the fixed storage of the Teryx is a plus. The Wolverine seems to be well built and designed as a hybrid but for us was not what we are looking for. Maybe if my kids were younger but as pre-teen's who are already tall, the Wolverine would be outgrown soon. The noise of the Teryx is now really the only concern. So now we are looking at comparing the Teryx to a Can Am Maverick Sport Max. The rebate on a 2020 Teryx LE is a big selling point at around $14,500 vs $20K for the Maverick along with the 2.5' additional length. Hard part is nobody has inventory of anything around here with everything going on. Both would need to be 2021 and with no rebates, the Maverick really isn't much more $$ then.
The t rex has a speed limiter I have a 2020 now love all 3 it does get t a little hot
Either one to me seem like good rides. Determining between these or a mule pro fxt to ride around my family of 3.
I would stick with a Teryx4 or Wolverine. I feel you just more of a better ride with those options then the Mule. -Garrett
How about Viking or Prowler Pro?
Yamaha Rear Seats 0:50 and 14:20 Where is the footage of the Teryx Rear Seat? Is this a Yamaha commercial?
Check out our full, channel plenty of info on the Teryx. We owned one for a long time.
I just want a 1000cc short trail 4 seater machine with somewhat comfy rear seats that looks nice. Honestly if the Teryx4 or wolverine 4 was 1000cc I would buy it. Don’t say pioneer either because the back seats are a joke and honestly the cage on it is Ugly. I have an OG mav and do not want to go down in cc’s of displacement just for a 4 seater. The rzr 4 seater and the others like the x3 4 seaters are just to damn long for woodsy trail riding here in Iowa.
I really hope the Teryx gets some attention soon and it gets a 1000cc. -Garrett
MassiveOverkill still laughing that your name is “massive overkill” and asked me that lol
Yamaha has just dropped a teaser for a 1000cc Wolverine 👍🏼
We’re following and will have something out soon. 👍
How many miles per gallon does it get, how far can you go on one tank?
I have been able to do 130 miles on the Teryx.
@@DerangedOffRoad ok thank you for the info.
Test drove a X2 today and really could not stand it. The door opening is way too tight and the cab is too cramped. The X2 needs to be a little longer with more leg room. Other than that I love the X2. I've only sat in a Teryx 2 and it was much more comfortable to me. I have no idea what I'm gonna buy!
The wolverines need to include a shoe horn
@@DerangedOffRoad I'm only 5'-10" but I have long legs. I can't imagine how someone over 6'-2" could ever be comfortable in the X2. Great video love what you guys are doing!
I tilt the steering wheel up for getting in and out of the machine. I also raised the driver seat 1", it made a big difference. I'm 6'2"
Love my x2 yes it can be hard getting in & out of but the ride & handling make up for it, if you can take one for a spin & spend time in it, then drive the teryx mite see a big difference, price point is a factor too.
The 1st gen Wolvy had better cab room, suspension and overall handling, while the 2nd gen refinements are light year’s ahead. Yamaha really should’ve given the 1st gen chassis the refinements of the 2nd gen, that would’ve been a spot on perfect machine. I’m coming from nearly 8000 miles experience between both generations.
Awesome video! With regard to engine noise on the Teryx, does anyone have any experience with noise level on it compared to a Honda Pioneer 500. Slot of people say that’s also a noisy machine but mine really doesn’t bother me. Plus, the majority of my riding is around the 10-15 mph range. How is the engine noise on the Teryx around that range?
Riding at 10 to 15 mph the noise is not bad at all. It’s not quite by any means once you’re in the 25 plus range. -Garrett
Can you tell me your thoughts on the Yamaha Viking vi eps ranch edition?? There are many reviews on it at all?? How does it compare to the wolverine and Teryx?
Honestly we don’t have much experience with it as well.
I want to see what it can handle on the trail ,
Quieter, faster, battery in a great spot, with the Yamaha name on the machine which translates to “reliability” in my world, I’m a 14 teryx4 owner now…. I’m about due for a machine update….. hello Yamaha😉
make sure the stupid music blares so we can't hear the machine.
Got it. More music and make it louder. We’ll run the next vid by you before we post it just to make sure it meets your expectations.
Rear legroom is a tired critique. If you’re in back, you’re probably a kid. Youre in back for a reason. When’s the last time a full grown man rode rear for any amount of time.
I see it all the time out here in the trails. Might be a tired critique in your opinion, but it is valid.
Would you rather have a modded teryx 4 or a stock krx? If 4 seats wasnt a factor
Krx all day. -Dave
Is the krx under powered? Havent had the opportunity to drive one how does it compare speed and acceleration of a other sxs in the same area of hp?
Acceleration is a little slower but it keeps up with everything and rides way better then most. 👍
Teryx is a lot better looking machine. The Wolverine is just ugly! But because of the heat and noise with the Teryx I'm going to hold my nose and buy the Yamaha.
Lol I was thinking that building looked local. Yep
What windshields would you guys recommend? Full or half's and why?
If I were to do it again I’d bit a full flip up windshield. However a lot of the decision depends on your location and type of riding you do
@@DerangedOffRoad That's what I am wondering. I'm all over, east coast and Utah area.
It’s a tough call. If you don’t mind spending the money glass is the way to go. It cleans easy and dust/mud will not scratch it. The hard coated plastic are okay but you have to be careful when cleaning. I’d definitely do a flip up glass if possible or glass with vents in the metal surround.
-Dave
What's the intro remix?
This would have been great without all that damn back music! Annoying 👎
Is there a particle separator available for the teryx 4 ?
No, I have not seen anything at this time.
I hear what you guys are saying about noise and performance, but just can not get over the looks of the Yamaha. It looks like a quad made into a side by side. Just ugly. Also don't like the idea of having seats in the bed either.
*10 yr warranty on Yamaha belt!*
They can do that because they don't make enough power to slip a belt. I'M KIDDING!! I'M KIDDING!!
@@DerangedOffRoad :)
Plenty of space when you put the seat forward but nothing when it's back. Teryx always has space with 4 passengers. And the speed limiter is pointless. Kids are not supposed to drive these read the manual lol.
Personally I consider a 16 year old still a kid yet they can legally drive.
Dude you all play way too much music.
That wasn’t too biased was it??🙄
Absolutely not actually.
You never once showed anything on the Teryx!
@@richhilton155 if you have been following our channel, one of the machines is was built on was the Teryx4. Plenty of vids showing everything about the T4, this was about comparing the Yamaha to it.
Background music ruined this video
Wish he wasn't bias to the kawi
Damn just proves u bought the wrong machine
Lose the annoying music.
Yamaha all day reliability baby Kawasaki has the worst reliability and very high maintenance.
I know Garrett has had zero issues with his Teryx4 over the last 2,000 plus miles. His KRX has been flawless so far as well. Non of us have a Yamaha so we can't speak with experience to the reliability of their sxs machines
-Dave
Deranged Off-Road I I have a lifted 07 4 seat rhino 660R no issues a buddy has a tryx 4 seater and nothing but issues and the dealer experience was very bad as well but to each there own. I’m looking at the Yamaha Wolverine x4 personally.
There's a guy in Moab that rents sxs and does tours. He has ran other units in the past but only runs teryx now, he claims way less $$ on maintenance. He has one with 17000 miles on it.
Reds Comment they are by far one of the most reliable machines on the market.
Hell teryx is like the most reliable utv I’ve had. We abuse the shit out of it too
The music is wrecking your video
Garret, what wheel and tire combo do you have on your T4 wanting to do my 2018. Lifte kit?? Thanks Gary
Yes 2 inch Highlifter and 28x10x14 Tusk Terrabites with 2 inch wheel spacers.
-Garrett
Im guessing aftermarket wheels also, was hoping to use my oem wheels??
Yes those as well, I sold my original set for $350 and paid about $950 for my new set. Rocky Mountain ATV has pretty good deals and ships free to your door.
@@DerangedOffRoad YES PLEASE!
@@DerangedOffRoad WOW, just More Money to spend on our toys! LOL