2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 | First Impressions
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The 2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 is just as much at home being a workhorse UTV working around the property as it is flying around the toughest of trails. Featuring an all-new 999cc DOHC parallel twin engine to give you enough power to tackle any terrain you can throw at it, combined with heavy duty suspension and wide-arc A-arms with adjustable Fox shocks make the RMAX 1000 suitable for a wide range of riding.
We were lucky enough to put Yamaha's newest recreational sport UTV through it's paces in the beautiful and rugged Sand Hollow State Park in southern Utah and really get a feel for what this machine is capable of. After some serious testing of Yamaha's newest side by side, Chase gives his first impressions ride review of the 2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000.
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Yamaha's clutching is by far the best CVT trans on the market, no other CVT even comes close IMO, super smooth, not jerky one bit belts last forever.
Great job on the vid guys. But seriously do you guys really get paid to do this? LOL, what a blast!
Drove the RMAX in Moab several weeks ago, WOW WOW is all I can say. The most comfortable SXS I have ever driven. Yamaha knocked it out of the park for sure.
My 2000 grizzly is still going strong with it's ultramatic😊
Same with my '07
I have the '21 RMAX4 LE, like in the video, it's a beast!! My favorite mode is the "Sport" mode...WOW!! Great video, excellent review. P.S. Don't buy the base model w/o the "D" mode switch, if you do your only getting 1/3 of the bike, pop for the upgrade ($200-ish). You won't regret it.
Good review, picked mine up Monday!
People who think they should do some more $500 dirt bike challenges->
Chase: at 5:29 in this vid, you say that having a second clutch (centrifugal) is unique to the Yamaha. I believe that statement is incorrect, as the Kawasaki KRX 1000 also has that same setup.
Great video- look forward to purchasing the RMAX and accessories through RMATV!
By far one the best reviews vids I've ever scene. Thank you. Buying the 4 seat xt in 2 weeks
Glad I could help! Be sure to let us know how you like it - Chase
Pick mine up Thursday! Cannot wait!
I think you'll really like it - Chase
Love my X3 R but also have a soft spot for yamaha in my heart. This looks lie it will be a great utility type SXS for me and the front end looks killer!!
Thank you so much
You're welcome. Thank for watching.
Awesome vid. I love my rmax. I’m going to sand hollow in about a month. Do you happen to know what trail this is?
Its a recreation machine. It has the brute build like a farm/trail machine, but the power, suspension and handling of a sport machine. With 32" tires, it can go just about anywhere.
I love your guys channel and I hope to see another $500 dollar dirt bike challenge or a video on how to get a good dirt bike on a budget
Excellent review
Thank you
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Tried a sxs a year ago maverick 1000r and liked it a lot. My issue was noise it is cool for 1h after that on a long ride it is irritating. I like engine noise but inthink those sxs will be really interesting when they will be electric or hybrid. With yamaha and honda getting serious with sxs it will be a very good challenge for can am and Polaris. Like the reviews.
Utah, I want to see how it handles the trails. That’s all there is where I live is mountain trails, not open roads or rock climbing
What is your opinion on this vs the talon 1000r live valve?
GREAT VIDEO 100%
How is the noise inside while driving compared to like a Teryx?
MUCH quieter. I had a Teryx for a while and that thing was beyond noisy. These are nice and quiet. - Chase
These look amazing! It is about time Yamaha stepped into the game with something like this. Just to bad that they are so spendy.
Compared to other manufacturers with a similar sxs, they are a little cheaper. Price a can-am commander for example.
@@bothetinman772 that's a very true point. After watching other videos and seeing more of the standard equipment that comes with the limited it really isn't a bad deal at all. The only things I would have to do to this one is a plow and windshield. Most others cost you thousands afterwards to get set up the way I would want it.
I agree, it's spendy. What in this class isn't? I think if you compare it to the other top manufacturers I think it's right on target. I think I would take it over a commander or a General, and I like both of them! I believe Yamaha Will do very well with the R-max.
LE vs XTR suspension; On the LE, can I select firm in front and mild/2(?) in the rear? Or is it, once selected, firm/soft on all four points?
The reason I ask is because some RMax videos that show thrashing suggested the firm be selected up front and soft in the rear to balance out the front end diving while turning sharp at higher speeds.
Love these SxS's!!!
You said the 3 modes on the XTR (sport, trail, crawl) can be changed on the fly. How so if you need to get out to adjust the shocks?
The XTR also has the mode switch on the dash like the LE edition. The Standard does not.
What is the fit and finish like compared to the general? Rattles, plastic to plastic mating, engine noise etc. I have a general and my biggest complaint is the rattles from the doors and bed.
My Rmax4 does not rattle at all.
It is a really nice machine, but the reason I think the general and the defender are better is because when you get the 4 seater modle, you still have a usable bed. My friends have a honda pioneer but also a family of 4 and when they are together you can't actually use the dang thing. Where as the general/commander still has a bed. I am in a family of 3 and if we got this it would be useless half the time so if we where to get one I think the general would be the best option. I don't even think this machine should be considered in the sport/utility class.
Depends if you want a machine as long as a truck or not. I'd rather have seats when I need them and storage when I don't and a machine that can make it through tight trails if needed.
I believe it just comes down to your situation and what you'll use it for most. I hear what your saying and I need a 4 seater for the family. I also want the bed space to hunt. That being said, when I go to the lease the wife and baby stay home so slide the seats forward. I also prefer the shorter wheelbase vs the limousine styling of the general. I think I'd get high centered every 5 or 10'.
But like I said your situation may very and I see your point as well. Different strokes for different folks.
The rear seats slide forward when you need more bed space. Polaris is nowhere near as reliable as Yamaha. So I guess you need the bed room in the Polaris for spare parts and tools. Just look up their lawsuits and recalls. If you want a bed to haul things get a truck.
What was your overall thoughts on how the 4seater did in the high speed ruff whooped out trails. Great review
It felt great, to be honest. Since the wheel base is shorter, it feels similar to the 2 seater. The only real downside to the 4 seat is the less leg room in the back and they did map the engine to make it just slightly more mellow. But I really like how the back seats slide forward. If I were buying a new machine today, the 4 seater would easily be on my list. - Chase
@@rmatvmc awesome thanks for the response
@@KC-7mm You bet.
What's it gonna take to get Yamaha to make a grizzly 850 twin?!! I don't get it they would sell so well, at least where I am. I would trade in my polaris 850xp for a grizzly 850 twin in a heart beat. I have to replace my belt every summer or sooner. One slip and it smokes the belt and it's all over.
These are real nice for the price of a small down payment on a house in the country - ouch!
$23,299 MSRP starting. I think I'll just sale a kidney or two.
@@tysleight OUCH..! Guess I won't be getting one.
@@Mywhtjp likewise.
@@tysleight OP
@tyler hyde - True. Hard to justify financing one of these when it would be nicer than the family car. Can't justify buying a new car either because of the kids. Already had a 2016 Escape once and it was nothing but anxiety when the kids were in it.
Did you feel ir had plenty enough power. I am looking to get a rzr 1000xp but like the features of the rmax and i am a loyal yamaha user. Always prefer yamaha but I want the power simular to a base 1000xp rzr
RMAX has plenty of power, and the quality fit and finish far exceeds the RZR. My brother has a 2020 RZR turbo, I drove it in Moab and could not believe the squeaks and rattles after just 600 miles on it. My other brother is a long-term Polaris owner, and he said the squeaks and rattles will only get worse over time. He is not a fan of Polaris quality.
IT has plenty of power for it's category. It will not compete with a RZR turbo, but it's not meant to. The engine feels peppy and plenty of power. - Chase
I would like to know about the real heat inside the cab. The other machines the inside cab heat is almost unbearable in the summer. The 2021 Polaris RzR is so hot you can't stand it more that a couple of hours.
The cup holders get so hot they will almost boil water. If you're drinking coffee it will stay hot ALL DAY...NO JOKE. CAB heat is a huge problem for us desert riders. So in the real world, how is the CAB HEAT in this new R MAX 1000 ?
Yamaha do I have to say more 😎
Can you guys make a cinematic dirtbike video using the song "Honest man(instrumental version)"
Sure Thang! Here ya go - th-cam.com/video/rEU1odm5i8o/w-d-xo.html
@@ryanprovstgaard4978 thank you
it sounds like the motor has the power to accept bigger tires. We know the krx will handle 35's, any idea what the RMAX might be able to handle in stock form ??? Great review of the Yamaha.
I know the rmax ran away from the krx in a race but not sure on tire size. As big as you want but may need to get the sawzaw out.. ha
Didn't Arctic Cat do this in 14 and have polaris come out on top of that battle?
Yamaha is not Arctic Cat. The reality is that 1000cc engines can only produce so much power unless you go turbo. The improvements in the future will be on fit/finish and the other details that make a machine more comfortable and usable. Yamaha has raised the bar here and they totally own Polaris on reliability. It will be hard for Polaris to significantly improve over this machine.
They aren't Arctic Cat, for sure. There known for reliability. As for 1000cc engines, Yamaha along with other Japanese manufacturers have put out many engines in that size with a lot more HP. They did it with N.A. engines in their motorcycles. I believe they could do it in their s×s. A turbo would take it even further.
Im trading in my Grizzly and getting the whole family out in the countryside
I can never take that guy seriously after watching there dirtbike videos lol
What is this fear of the belt🤦♂️ don’t have any issues ever. On a turbo machine. We run Florence Az Elvis, upper and lower terminator lake pleasant Az. Bet Yamaha won’t let you change the gear inside the transmission?
It kinda look likes a Honda pioneer
The general was junk to begin with. So yamaha didn't have to improve much lol but they did it anyway lol RMAX4 BABY!
Agreed. I worked for Polaris briefly. Everyone was pissed off fixing 30k machines
street legal?
depending on where u live, you can make them street legal in alot of the US
There really uncomfortable I'm 6 2 😑
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Yea let's burn up a much more experience part than a belt ok
You're stupid. Yamahas don't break like Polaris
Here's the thing. They don't break.