My family and I like and have really enjoyed our 2017 CanAm 800 Commander. It’s been a reliable and durable buggy for hunting duty, trail riding, and managing our 41 acre northern Michigan property. But I have to admit, this new Wolverine X2 1000 is the machine that has me seriously thinking about an upgrade!
They really should consider putting the 850 in the Viking. I know it's a utility sxs, but that poor, one cylinder, 686 sometimes just isn't enough. Maybe do like what they're doing here; still offer the 700 for those that don't necessarily want or need the extra power and want a little more value, and the 850 for those that do
Better yet the 1000, IMO the 850 would be a stupid waste of time and expense. Awesome suspension that provides a plush ride and near the 100 hp or above and I'd buy a viking right now. I like the 3 seater machines.
@@dirttraxtv I'm sure that will be the standard engine soon, just like the 1000 will be for the Wolverine. They must have big plans for the RMAX. 1200 ?!
This looks great. I really hope Yamaha continues this trend of higher performance quality and value - the big two BRP and Polaris are not offering much value in this price range. CF-Moto is catching up to this market position fast though so they had better keep the products coming.
We test drove a x4 the other day. Really nice machine, quiet, comfortable has all the room and seats for the family. If we didn’t have so many kids I’d get a x2 1000 in a heartbeat!
I have yet to see anyone do a video that will show this machine's true capabilities. We've ridden almost all the black trails in KY and West Virginia as well as Northern Tennessee in ours. We took it up 3 pole at Rush Off-road with no problem.
Man, I actually loved this machine and I would love to take it somewhere in the US and give it a real good test on some aggressive trails. Unfortunately ours was a short-term loan so we didn't have our unit very long.
I absolutely LOVE this SXS !!!!! for me it's just perfect, it reminds me my 2015 Wolverine 708 R, and it was the SXS I prefered on the 3 I got one after one. probably one day I will buy one... maybe... Now I wait for a longer video by Dirt Trax with all the ups & downs you will find on this SXS. Thank you so much to make so good videos my friends !
well done ST. I currently have a 2018 2seat Wolverine and love it ! BUT always looking for a bit more power and top speed. sounds like this is what I want. what is the noise complaint I keep reading about ? will it be much louder in the cabin then the 708 single ??
I've had Yamahas in various forms since 1963. I never walked home due to a failure that could be attributed to the machine. A few flats and being caught in a cloud burst. But little else. I'm quite interested in this machine. Perhaps next spring. One question. Will it run 30 inch tires 7:10 without modification? Thank you and excellent work.
Super happy with the 23 rmax2 1000 sport over here in eastern washington. I really am impressed with yamahas quality. Only thing is limited aftermarket. Ive only found 1 exhaust system and ya have to get a almost $500 tuner... come on lets get some stuff out for us yamaha riders please!
@HairlipButcher, lol, what a joke! Just what is an aftermarket exhaust going to do? Make something already plenty loud, even louder while emptying your wallet. It’s not a fuggin Barbie doll to accessorize.
@donrichter3523 so ur tellin me u don't know what exhaust systems do yet ur gonna chit on my opinion... u must not have a sxs to begin with let alone how any motor works🤣 and I'll accessorize what ever the fudge I want.
another awesome sxs from Yamaha ! I love my Rmax although I keep saying I do miss the ground clearance I had with my 2021 CanAm Maverick Sport XXC. i Mentioned that on a fb post to one of the Yamaha USA guys and they said they rarely bottom out on a Rmax...... again I love my Rmax and would never buy any other brand again but I think the Yamaha developer's should come up here to Ontario and ride some of our rocky trails ...lol
I love the looks of the Yamaha Rmax, and this new X2 looks to be a winner. These Yamahas have a great look, top notch quality, good power and suspension. I was on the edge of buying one but as a taller guy with wide shoulders, the shoulder bolsters are just not good. they just make you feel cramped in the cab. I wish yamaha would incorporate them into a taller door design that would give your shoulders a couple extra inches of room.
I was dropping a tire off the other day for my bike. I sat in a bunch of sxs. The x2 sight line is absolutely amazing. There is a lot of selling points on the x2, but the sight line is number 1. Especially coming from bikes. Next question will it fit in my toyhauler.
After spending the last year on a Yamaha Grizzly I have been considering purchasing a Yamaha SxS. I have never driven a SxS so I went to a local dealership today and test drove a 2024 X2. My impression was mostly negative. At first I thought the machine had problems because it would not move until the engine was revved up to 4k or 5k RPMs. Once it got rolling I felt like I had to keep the RPMs way up to gain any speed. It was pretty loud. At one point I had to stop and make sure I was not in low gear. I drove around a vacant lot with the engine screaming at what sounded like +4k or 5k RPMs and was only moving about 10 or 12 mph max. There is no way I could tolerate that for hours on end while trying to enjoy the Utah back country. I guess I really did not know what to expect and maybe a SxS isn't for me. They seem to be very useful machines, but I just did not feel connected to this one like I do the Yamaha 700 I ride almost every weekend. I just could not imagine trying to have a relaxing trail ride with all that noise and high RPMs. Seems really hard to finesse around / over obstacles since you are either revving at 5K or at a dead stop. They won't lug over stuff like a Yamaha 700 cc single will. Maybe I will go and try another machine just to make sure but at this point I could not justify the investment. Now I think I have a better understanding as to why SxS tear up the trails so badly. You have to rev the hell out of them to get any power.
Literally sounds like you had the hand brake engaged. I'm not doubting your experience as that's the intention of testing a machine out and you did it the right way and now you know. That said, this does not mirror my experience in the X2 1000 SE.
@@dirttraxtv I double checked the hand brake, it was not engaged. Like I said, I had zero experience with SxS prior to this so maybe my expectations were naive. I'm goona try again before I write off a SxS purchase.
Grizzlies are great, until you flip one and nearly die from it. 2011 that happened to me and once it was fixed, I sold it AND its twin and was thankful for it.
Few thing this bike needs is better upper half doors, ones with a frame. More leg room I'm short and my legs get cramped. Something to make it more quiet inside. And better seats like in the rmax
Damnit I bought an RMAX2 SE yesterday... Well the X2 1000 seems not available on Belgium website. But would have choosen that one cause it smaller... Belgium is a small land, not with routes like US or CA lol... Then again it's "only" 3 or 4??? inch smaller (7.5-12cm) so phew.... almost hated myself hehehe...
I can still get more with the CFMoto ZForce 1000 Sport. And at a cheaper price. Cost is everything to me at the moment and I can't pay road-car costs for off-road, dented up fun.
Cannot find windshield, spare wheel or much of anything for this machine. Wheel offset doesn't match anything else on the market due to offset/bolt pattern. Parts houses can't answer questions because they're confused. Everyone says "Super Atv". They don't have anything. Try ordering from Yamaha "backorder". Great machine but the confusion about what fits what is maddening
I test drove the 850 and 1000. Both nice machines for the price but I could not believe the cabin noise of the 1000 at any speed. The dealer recommended communicators, but im not sure I want to run them to talk to someone 18 inches away at 30kmph. That being said the 850 was a touch lame. Perhaps wait and hope yamaha addressesthis issue.
Why a belt system? Cmon!? Is honda the only one doing things proper? I am they biggest yamaha fan you'll see, but just don't trust the belt system yet.
Why? I just passed 10K miles on my RMAX4 LE (same CVT in the X2 1000) and my belt went to 8500 miles before I retired it. The belt looked EXCELLENT and I ONLY retired it because it was at minimum wear specs.
@whistlinduramax7723 you need to swamp them pretty good to get the belt wet unless a seal is gone. Air intake is typically at the same height as air for the motor.
I have a 2021 rmax 1000 only thing I wouldn't throw in the bin is seats and fox shocks... Motors run hot turning circle is horrendous power steering is junk CVT trans is joke... Don't really have much great to say about it.. I'm in Australia and the Honda pioneer 1000 is definitely my choice of buggy! Polaris in Australia is absolute junk aswell there expensive to maintain and when we are out on the farm clutches are always failing.. DEFINITELY KEEN TO SEE WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT THE HONDA
@@dirttraxtv can't beat reliability! There better on fuel, have more power, the crawl better, the turn better, more storage space, unlockable rear diff, there a win in my books! This would be the ultimate SXS Honda motor and trans, steering CAN-AM defender suspension Polaris ranger 1000 storage 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Sounds like it’s basically what everyone wanted when the 2015 Wolverine was announced.
They listened
Absolutely love it ! Way to go YAMAHA! 💙🇺🇲
My family and I like and have really enjoyed our 2017 CanAm 800 Commander. It’s been a reliable and durable buggy for hunting duty, trail riding, and managing our 41 acre northern Michigan property. But I have to admit, this new Wolverine X2 1000 is the machine that has me seriously thinking about an upgrade!
They really should consider putting the 850 in the Viking. I know it's a utility sxs, but that poor, one cylinder, 686 sometimes just isn't enough. Maybe do like what they're doing here; still offer the 700 for those that don't necessarily want or need the extra power and want a little more value, and the 850 for those that do
Agreed! Get that 850 in the Viking!!
Better yet the 1000, IMO the 850 would be a stupid waste of time and expense. Awesome suspension that provides a plush ride and near the 100 hp or above and I'd buy a viking right now. I like the 3 seater machines.
@@dirttraxtv I'm sure that will be the standard engine soon, just like the 1000 will be for the Wolverine. They must have big plans for the RMAX. 1200 ?!
This looks great. I really hope Yamaha continues this trend of higher performance quality and value - the big two BRP and Polaris are not offering much value in this price range. CF-Moto is catching up to this market position fast though so they had better keep the products coming.
We test drove a x4 the other day. Really nice machine, quiet, comfortable has all the room and seats for the family. If we didn’t have so many kids I’d get a x2 1000 in a heartbeat!
So what did you go with?
Bought the '23 Wolverine x4 850 XT-R to bring family/friends if available. Awesome ride for us. Happy Trails to all
Right on!
I have yet to see anyone do a video that will show this machine's true capabilities. We've ridden almost all the black trails in KY and West Virginia as well as Northern Tennessee in ours. We took it up 3 pole at Rush Off-road with no problem.
Man, I actually loved this machine and I would love to take it somewhere in the US and give it a real good test on some aggressive trails. Unfortunately ours was a short-term loan so we didn't have our unit very long.
I absolutely LOVE this SXS !!!!! for me it's just perfect, it reminds me my 2015 Wolverine 708 R, and it was the SXS I prefered on the 3 I got one after one. probably one day I will buy one... maybe... Now I wait for a longer video by Dirt Trax with all the ups & downs you will find on this SXS. Thank you so much to make so good videos my friends !
Appreciate that 👊🏻💥🎉
Thx went out and bought one. love it. thx for the review.
Great to hear!
Great video informative information everyone was wanting to know
Bought one few months ago the only bad thing i have to say is center console is really small other that id give it a solid 10
So when is the x4 1000 coming out?
well done ST. I currently have a 2018 2seat Wolverine and love it ! BUT always looking for a bit more power and top speed. sounds like this is what I want. what is the noise complaint I keep reading about ? will it be much louder in the cabin then the 708 single ??
Definitely hard to beat for the money
I've had Yamahas in various forms since 1963. I never walked home due to a failure that could be attributed to the machine. A few flats and being caught in a cloud burst. But little else. I'm quite interested in this machine. Perhaps next spring.
One question. Will it run 30 inch tires 7:10 without modification? Thank you and excellent work.
Hoping to get our unit soon. This is something we will look at.
Super happy with the 23 rmax2 1000 sport over here in eastern washington. I really am impressed with yamahas quality. Only thing is limited aftermarket. Ive only found 1 exhaust system and ya have to get a almost $500 tuner... come on lets get some stuff out for us yamaha riders please!
@HairlipButcher, lol, what a joke! Just what is an aftermarket exhaust going to do? Make something already plenty loud, even louder while emptying your wallet. It’s not a fuggin Barbie doll to accessorize.
@donrichter3523 so ur tellin me u don't know what exhaust systems do yet ur gonna chit on my opinion... u must not have a sxs to begin with let alone how any motor works🤣 and I'll accessorize what ever the fudge I want.
another awesome sxs from Yamaha ! I love my Rmax although I keep saying I do miss the ground clearance I had with my 2021 CanAm Maverick Sport XXC. i Mentioned that on a fb post to one of the Yamaha USA guys and they said they rarely bottom out on a Rmax...... again I love my Rmax and would never buy any other brand again but I think the Yamaha developer's should come up here to Ontario and ride some of our rocky trails ...lol
I love the looks of the Yamaha Rmax, and this new X2 looks to be a winner. These Yamahas have a great look, top notch quality, good power and suspension. I was on the edge of buying one but as a taller guy with wide shoulders, the shoulder bolsters are just not good. they just make you feel cramped in the cab. I wish yamaha would incorporate them into a taller door design that would give your shoulders a couple extra inches of room.
Agreed. Taller doors are the right answer for this line.
I was dropping a tire off the other day for my bike. I sat in a bunch of sxs. The x2 sight line is absolutely amazing. There is a lot of selling points on the x2, but the sight line is number 1. Especially coming from bikes. Next question will it fit in my toyhauler.
Nice unit
Sounds kinda like a kodiak and grizzly, not as much extra stuff that you don't really need depending on what you're doing.
when you say its shorter in stature does that make the cabin size and legroom less?
I’m still waiting on a 50” Yamaha machine. 60” is just to wide for the atv trails I’m on.
After spending the last year on a Yamaha Grizzly I have been considering purchasing a Yamaha SxS. I have never driven a SxS so I went to a local dealership today and test drove a 2024 X2. My impression was mostly negative. At first I thought the machine had problems because it would not move until the engine was revved up to 4k or 5k RPMs. Once it got rolling I felt like I had to keep the RPMs way up to gain any speed. It was pretty loud. At one point I had to stop and make sure I was not in low gear. I drove around a vacant lot with the engine screaming at what sounded like +4k or 5k RPMs and was only moving about 10 or 12 mph max. There is no way I could tolerate that for hours on end while trying to enjoy the Utah back country. I guess I really did not know what to expect and maybe a SxS isn't for me. They seem to be very useful machines, but I just did not feel connected to this one like I do the Yamaha 700 I ride almost every weekend. I just could not imagine trying to have a relaxing trail ride with all that noise and high RPMs. Seems really hard to finesse around / over obstacles since you are either revving at 5K or at a dead stop. They won't lug over stuff like a Yamaha 700 cc single will. Maybe I will go and try another machine just to make sure but at this point I could not justify the investment. Now I think I have a better understanding as to why SxS tear up the trails so badly. You have to rev the hell out of them to get any power.
Literally sounds like you had the hand brake engaged. I'm not doubting your experience as that's the intention of testing a machine out and you did it the right way and now you know. That said, this does not mirror my experience in the X2 1000 SE.
@@dirttraxtv I double checked the hand brake, it was not engaged. Like I said, I had zero experience with SxS prior to this so maybe my expectations were naive. I'm goona try again before I write off a SxS purchase.
@@OHVLife Honestly, there's nothing wrong with liking ATVs more! The Grizzly will spoil most offroaders for anything else too. 😁
@@dirttraxtv They are great machines!, I currently own 4 Grizzly XT-R. I'm about to own a 5th if I don't get the Wolverine.
Grizzlies are great, until you flip one and nearly die from it. 2011 that happened to me and once it was fixed, I sold it AND its twin and was thankful for it.
Serious? Literally planet earth is screaming for a twin cylinder grizzly and they poop this out lol
Few thing this bike needs is better upper half doors, ones with a frame.
More leg room I'm short and my legs get cramped. Something to make it more quiet inside. And better seats like in the rmax
what side by side would you recommend for 6-4 300 lb guy
Depends what you plan to do with it, where you ride and how much power you need.
Were sway bars disconnected on the vehicles in this video?
Damnit I bought an RMAX2 SE yesterday... Well the X2 1000 seems not available on Belgium website. But would have choosen that one cause it smaller... Belgium is a small land, not with routes like US or CA lol... Then again it's "only" 3 or 4??? inch smaller (7.5-12cm) so phew.... almost hated myself hehehe...
Does it have a low range?
Absolutely!
I am torn between the X2 and a Talon???
X2 1000 SE is 👌
Why use a CVT unless it is cheaper?
Want!
I can still get more with the CFMoto ZForce 1000 Sport. And at a cheaper price. Cost is everything to me at the moment and I can't pay road-car costs for off-road, dented up fun.
Cf moto vs yamaha? 😅
Cannot find windshield, spare wheel or much of anything for this machine. Wheel offset doesn't match anything else on the market due to offset/bolt pattern. Parts houses can't answer questions because they're confused. Everyone says "Super Atv". They don't have anything. Try ordering from Yamaha "backorder". Great machine but the confusion about what fits what is maddening
Sometimes LEss is wHat the patent NeeDS.
I test drove the 850 and 1000. Both nice machines for the price but I could not believe the cabin noise of the 1000 at any speed. The dealer recommended communicators, but im not sure I want to run them to talk to someone 18 inches away at 30kmph. That being said the 850 was a touch lame. Perhaps wait and hope yamaha addressesthis issue.
For the peasants!!! Have your cake and eat it too!
Now just put the 850/1000 in the grizzly and Kodiak
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Why a belt system? Cmon!? Is honda the only one doing things proper? I am they biggest yamaha fan you'll see, but just don't trust the belt system yet.
Why? I just passed 10K miles on my RMAX4 LE (same CVT in the X2 1000) and my belt went to 8500 miles before I retired it. The belt looked EXCELLENT and I ONLY retired it because it was at minimum wear specs.
How about when it gets wet? On high demanding jobs?
I’m leaning towards the Rmax 4 seater and that 10 year belt warranty is really helping my decision!!😎💪🇺🇸 I have 2 raptor 700r SEs and they are awesome
@whistlinduramax7723 you need to swamp them pretty good to get the belt wet unless a seal is gone. Air intake is typically at the same height as air for the motor.
@@edwardstroko4665if you want quiet interior then rmax isn't it
So it's basically an 850 with a 1k engine and higher price tag
That's how it works. More power, more money.
Don’t forget the suspension. It’s a big upgrade over the 850.
Think of it as an RMAX Trail Edition that's $5K cheaper than a base model RMAX.
@@MassiveOverkill that's how I see it. It's also how I'm presenting it to my wife HAHA!
I'm slightly disappointed I was hoping for a Turf mode
No such thing as reasonable pricing anymore…
Four seater
Get pro armor tires on there and get away from that maxxis garbage some of the worst tires I've ever seen. Overpriced and not even made in the USA
I have a 2021 rmax 1000 only thing I wouldn't throw in the bin is seats and fox shocks... Motors run hot turning circle is horrendous power steering is junk CVT trans is joke... Don't really have much great to say about it.. I'm in Australia and the Honda pioneer 1000 is definitely my choice of buggy! Polaris in Australia is absolute junk aswell there expensive to maintain and when we are out on the farm clutches are always failing.. DEFINITELY KEEN TO SEE WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT THE HONDA
Never met a Honda guy that approved of CVT
@@dirttraxtv can't beat reliability! There better on fuel, have more power, the crawl better, the turn better, more storage space, unlockable rear diff, there a win in my books! This would be the ultimate SXS
Honda motor and trans, steering
CAN-AM defender suspension
Polaris ranger 1000 storage
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
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Finally something for the "high price cry babies".
You sound vaccinated
@@kevinmasters7189 unvaccinated thank you.
Ah yes, because spending more money makes your penis bigger, right?
Yamaha needs to release a completely redesigned YXZ.
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