Just returned from a 4 day trip to Moab, Utah with my 2019 SS SE, hit many extreme trails-the YXZ far exceeded my expectations. Tackled the rough stuff like a champ. Moab is considered the rock crawling Capital of the world.
My 2017 YXZ is absolutely awesome and bulletproof. Just did a Weller flash tune and the power is dramatically increased while running cooler at 180 degrees. The whole unit is a blast to drive and shifting gears with a clutch pedal is second to none! Don’t get caught up with horsepower number wars and go look and drive a YXZ. Lastly...there is no belt to blow leaving you stranded!
Thanks for sharing your experience with the yxz with us. We've also noticed that reflashing stock ecu's lowers operating temperature in addition to building horsepower. That shows you how lean the manufacturers are being forced to run the air-fuel mixture to meet emission standards. Thanks for watching.
DUNEYXZ I saw an advertisement a while back from Yamaha bragging about the YXZ racing King of the Hammers race, and the fact that they don’t have a belt. The funny part is that for the past several years a belt driven Polaris RZR has dominated this race.
DUNEYXZ If the YXZ was as good as Yamaha claimed to be that wouldn’t be a problem, it still could have won. It just doesn’t preform as well as the RZR’s or Mavericks.
Don't complain about the price. If you can't afford latest/fastest top machines, buy a lesser & more practical SxS for half the price. Not everyone can afford a Lexus either. $20k, that's not a lot. Payments on a new diesel truck, a toyhauler AND a $20k SxS are about the same as the cost of raising a couple kids.
Looks like a great car. Yamaha makes a good product and that engine has proven its self. I'm still going to wait until March 2019 before I lay the cash down. I sort of want to see this new Honda that is supposed to be talked about on Nov. 27th. It should be interesting. I know for sure, after watching my buddies deal with belt problems, that I'll be sticking with a transmission for sure. Breaking down in Hatfield McCoy around dusk wasn't a fun time getting back to camp...
Oh yeah, sure have! Just waiting on pricing and to look it over in person. I'm lucky that a motorcycle show is coming my way in one month, looking forward to seeing it in person (the Talon) thanks!
@Tommy Ealey I've got a deposit down on a 2021 RMAX 1000 XT-R. After driving my buddies Wolverine R-Spec for a while and seeing how durable is was, I think the RMAX will be a good choice. I'll have some updates about it on my channel as soon as I can get my hands on it!
@Tommy Ealey Yeah man, the RMAX 1000 is the hot ticket for sure! I think it'll do everything pretty well for me. I have a small farm, so I'll use it for some work here and there, but I will also play! Looking forward to getting one! I think Yamaha hit a home run!
Yamaha needs to do a long travel. 68 to 70 wide or so with double shear. They would definitely have my money if so. That honda talon r is lookin pritty good imo. Best step it up yamaha!!
Thank you! People spend a lot of money to buy these things. We want to help them make the most educated decision possible. Thanks for watching and commenting
I'm like 400.... I'm a East of the Mississippi rider..... We needed this to even think about jumping from Polaris or Can am...... But still have a eye on the new Talon from Honda..... Because Honda builds legendary vehicles since the TRX 250R and what started it all FL 250 to Pilot FL 400 R
We will be testing the Honda Talon soon. In case you're not currently subscribed. Yamaha has some pretty legendary machines themselves. Banshee, Raptor 700, the . The YFZ450 and YFZ450R. We're not disagreeing on Honda's line of legendary machines though and we're definitely looking forward to seeing how the Talon performs.
Yes, you have to ship with the paddles. There is no auto mode on the yxz. It really couldn't be much easier though. Just shift up you don't even have to let off the gas.
What problem? My 2016 (that I bought new) has 2500 miles, the last 1000 have been RPM/Weller turbocharged. Many many 11,000 RPM 4WD sand launches, and full throttle shifts. My clutch still feels like new. The "problem" is/was inexperienced drivers slipping the clutch excessively.
@@lllateralus we had a feeling it was mostly highly modified engines and Driver error. Driving around in first gear with the clutch pushed 1/2 in for prolonged periods of time
Where are the reviews for a 2019 yxz 1000r SS SE, GYTR® Full Exhaust System by Dasa Racing, GYTR® Race Cylinder Head Assembly, GYTR® Race Camshaft Set, GYTR® Turbo Kit for YXZ1000R™/SS B5J/H, GYTR® Torque Assist Gear Kit BSJ??????? And more importantly a build video with testing and real world results as each new part is installed??????????????
If creeping around at low speed is part of what you do it should be fine. If it is most of what you do there are other vehicles that will serve you better if you spend most of your time you're a walking or jogging pace
Until you have to climb from a stand still.Took my 21 r ss out for the first time Sunday and every hill I tried to climb the machine was Terrible.In diff the clutch lock isn't supposed to work bet yet it tried and rev limiter came on every time.
Yamaha is known for their performance, they've pretty much taken the yfz450r and the 700r and made a sxs. Dont expect a 4 seater or hi/lo range anytime soon.
What about them? They are tougher than the old ones and cut the time of installing a Turbocharger by 16 and a half hours. Any other questions, please set us back.
Dangerously, we can't really speak to that as most side by sides tend to be a bit nose-heavy. However, the the rear shocks don't seem to kick as much in whoops so we would expect that it would fly a bit more level off of jumps. Testing in the desert and woods, we didn't have a chance to get it out on a track and hit some properly built jumps.
The one you have in your garage!!!!! Go test drive and buy the one you like and want. That's the best advice I can give you. All the big manufacturers have excellent products. Some people are brand loyal and wont deviate that. Some folks go and shake down all the machines aka the gear heads and go for the best machine. That could change every year. Just go and drive as many as possible and do your research. These dealers love the impulse buyer!!!!!!! Then you have regrets afterwords. So study up and drive. Take your time with your purchase. Because it's a big purchase!!!!
Anybody knows if a yxz with forged rods etc could be used as a daily? With highway miles too.. yeah I know it’s not comfy but that’s not the point... I like my vehicles to be as rough as possible...
I think you could. They have a high top end and the ability to lower RPM with gear changes. (unlike the cvt) I've heard of people putting 20k plus miles on them with no issues. They are built well with a solid feel and real automotive style doors. You feel safe inside, the seating/visibility is great and the steering feel is just awesome. They are easy to maintain as far as oil changes as you rack up the miles. Hope this helps you...
@@russhendrix9674 our complaints. Number one, we said the gearing was design for 29 to 30 inch tires. Some people would consider that inadequate and we suspect they can judge that for themselves. Number two, we mentioned that there is a more noticeable gap between first and second gear. Number three, we mentioned that we wished the engine had more bottom-end power. Number four, we mentioned that some people would complain about a loss in bed space due to the radiator being relocated there. Number five, we mentioned that the rear trailing arms had a tendency to drag in deep ruts. So there you have it. At least five potential complaints when you said we didn't mention one. We typically test at media events or receive loaner units from the manufacturers.
awesome toy but I must be missing something. i never realized there are that many people in this country that can afford to spend 24 grand on what is basically just a toy. You can buy a Jeep Wrangler for that kind of money and have something that you can play with, like these, on weekends and drive to work during the week. I just don't get it anymore...$15000 to $30,000 for these things, $10,000 to $15,000 for snowmobiles, $10,000 to $15,000 for dirt bikes ...all toys that are one trick ponies so to speak. I was talking to a salesman at the local Yamaha dealer and he says he knows that many of this type of one use expensive toys are bought mainly as garage trophies by people that live in suburban areas where they have no chance of riding them other than around the yard or illegally in the roads. Like I said I don't get it. The sad thing is the manufacturers could build and sell these type vehicles for probably half the price they are now...they are WAY more high tech than they need to be... but they don't and won't because they know the consumer these days have more money than brains and are out more for status than actual personal pleasure....so why not i guess. After all it IS all about money these days and showing all your friends and neighbors that you have it, or at least making them think you do.
If a person has the income to financially responsibly purchase a side-by-side like this we see no problem with it and are glad that Yamaha offers this type of vehicle. That being said, we agreed that there is a real disconnect between the manufacturers today and the income of the average consumer. One of the few things that you said that we can disagree with is that you could ever drive a Jeep Wrangler the way that you can drive the yxz or other similarly priced side by sides. You would destroy any Jeep trying to drive them at the same pace over rough Terrain. It seems like there's a lot of room in performance and cost between a high-end machine like this and somewhat crappy caged go karts, but until consumers refuse to purchase machines that they cannot afford to purchase with cash this is the direction or manufacturers will continue to focus.
@@UTVonDemand Perhaps true somewhat. And I am NOT talking about those Chinese go cart dune buggy things either. Does Yamaha REALLY need to put probably $1200+ apiece shocks on every corner of these UTVs...No. Does Yamaha need to put a bazillion dollar 3 cylinder water cooled, fuel injected, 4 or 5 valves per cylinder with INDY car technology with of course a gamut of computer controlled tuning engine into these vehicles...or snowmobiles, or dirt bikes??? NFW. If they didn't would the resulting vehicle be a lot slower and less fun??? A little slower absolutely, but considering that only a very select few buyers have the skill and courage to drive them at their top performance I guarantee nobody would notice a less fun factor plus maybe they could cut the cost in half they would sell a lot more of them. Its like with snowmobiles...there is not a snowmobile on the planet that NEEDS liquid cooling. It is a small performance enhancement for a huge cost...not to mention another harmful chemical being dumped into the environment that otherwise might have never seen such a liquid...that being antifreeze. Ditto for motorcycles. Yes I know that all this modern technology adds to performance but like I said there are only a handful that can actually use the added peformance and every year there are less and less simple and less expensive machines on the market that more people will enjoy. Is there a market for this solid gold Yamaha...absolutely. As I said there seems to be a huge status competition fad now with millennials. The more bling I have in my house, car and garage the better I am and I win. Thats why I said these machines are great garage trophies...they sure are pretty sittin in the garage here in my cul-de-sac....and I guess these days that is all that matters! And remember ...you can drive a Jeep to work, and to the grocery store, and to the gym, and to the...well you get the point.
@@bultacowally we do get the point. Something to keep in consideration is that fuel injection on Modern machines has as much to do with meeting emissions standards as it does improving performance. One thing that we can't stress enough though is the fact that financing now rules our industry. New trucks cost $50,000 and more, houses cost two to three times as much as they did 30 years ago, kids can't afford to work their way through college anymore and cell phone companies who used to sell you a $700 top of the line phone for $300 in cash if you would just commit to using them as your carrier for 2 years now Finance phones at full retail over 3 years and people believe they're getting a better deal because they don't have to pay $300 in cash. Instead, they pay $30 a month. Cell phone manufacturers seeing that consumers have traded in getting a phone for more than 50% off for financing it at its full retail price are now cashing in on the stupidity of consumers and the retail price of a new phone has nearly doubled over the past few years. Innovation in cell phones has slowed while the increase in retail price has gone up dramatically. What's the cause? Financing. if people only purchased what they could afford to save up for and buy everything would cost significantly less.
@@UTVonDemand couldnt have said it better. Financing or even credit cards create money that doesnt technically exsist. It screws up the economy yet drives it at the same time. Drives inflation through the roof and makes the US dollar actually hold less value. Even when the Fed. Leaves it alone. Which they never do. 😆
The updates to the YXZ are nice but still not on par with its competion in the SXS market in general. The new RZR is light years ahead of the YXZ and really in it's own class at this point. Yamaha needs to address this fact with a completely redesigned machine. The YXZ is still to specific in it's over all design and simply changing a few things on the machine won't fix it.
If you are comparing it to the new Turbo S, you are comparing a $20,000 vehicle to a $28,000 vehicle. The Maverick X3 is pretty comparable at that price point. The Yamaha is very unique and based on its retail price is most comparable to the standard RZR 1000 although the Yamaha offers something unique that none of the other manufacturers do. Not many people aren't really racing their side-by-side so it's really not about which is the best it's about which one is best for you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. What unit do you own?
@@UTVonDemand I don't own a SXS at this point but I am in the market for something still looking at sand cars, I like the dunes. I have been watching all of the offerings really close. You are right in saying the RZR S and the YXZ are different machines but they are always being compared to one another. For an additional 8k I don't think I can get a YXZ in the same ball park HP and suspension wise as the RZR ( 6k for a turbo a 7-8k for a complete suspension upgrades). If Yamaha were to make a mechine that would compete in the same price range as the RZR s that would be nice to see.
@@funfreq9282 I bought a 17ss in 2017 for 15000 I ride through fastfire trails no Dune riding I love the machine for the price it was no question I was thinking about getting the Turbo S but the price was a huge Factor
@@danmatzenbacher631 There are some nice Busa powered sand cars out there in that same price range, (King, Tom Pro) are what I have been looking at. I realize they are not SXS's but for the money they are really nice purpose built machines for the sand. Add turbo and they turn into something that can give a 5-700 hp full size car a serious run for the money. I like the geared transmission of the YXZ I just wish the machine was a little longer and wider which again can be fixed with money or find one that has been already done that someone is looking to get out of.
@@CelloMasterNE first, we have nothing against dirt bikes and have owned a number of them in the past. If you ride primarily where the trails are too narrow for a side-by-side then he might be right. If you ride in areas where side-by-sides typically ride you shouldn't have any trouble getting around. Most side by sides are around 64 in wide these days. So is the yxz. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to hit his back.
@@CelloMasterNE why Yamaha recommends against operating the yxz on the paved surfaces, some rural areas in the country do allow side by sides to be operated on public Roads. The only way to know for sure is to contact the local authorities in your area and ask. If you live in or near a city, probably not.
And you're still over 30k after add ons lol, not to mention it's still stock! No thanks. I'll stick 12k into a yxz with king shocks and long travel at 240hp and be at the price an S is but still whoop it's ass.
Lol no I'm good. 4,000 miles on it and no isses. But I am carrying spare belts for my Rzr buddies 😂😂😂 they still can't even make a clutch system, how sad. Can am is light years ahead of the Trubo S with clutches.
@@UTVonDemand a snowmobile costs $10k, so right, $20k for this is reasonable. The sled I dream of costs around $15k. This kind of fun costs $$. And no running costs were even mentioned. Plus you need a tow vehicle and trailer. Now we're talking real money! And only one person could enjoy the sled, so yeah, you actually need at least two machines.
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Great review! It's nice to see a company taking customer feedback and really applying it to their product. A respectable machine for it's class.
Besides the non existence of a 4 sister with an option of a factory installed turbo
Just returned from a 4 day trip to Moab, Utah with my 2019 SS SE, hit many extreme trails-the YXZ far exceeded my expectations. Tackled the rough stuff like a champ. Moab is considered the rock crawling Capital of the world.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the 2019 YXZ with us. Did you have any experience with the previous model years?
@@UTVonDemand Yes, I owned a 2016 SE before my 2019.
Now that's a review with all the updates! Tks guys!!👌
You are very welcome.
Seriously yours guys details in the reviews are REAL reviews!
We try, glad you don't mind all the details.
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My 2017 YXZ is absolutely awesome and bulletproof. Just did a Weller flash tune and the power is dramatically increased while running cooler at 180 degrees. The whole unit is a blast to drive and shifting gears with a clutch pedal is second to none! Don’t get caught up with horsepower number wars and go look and drive a YXZ. Lastly...there is no belt to blow leaving you stranded!
Thanks for sharing your experience with the yxz with us. We've also noticed that reflashing stock ecu's lowers operating temperature in addition to building horsepower. That shows you how lean the manufacturers are being forced to run the air-fuel mixture to meet emission standards. Thanks for watching.
DUNEYXZ I saw an advertisement a while back from Yamaha bragging about the YXZ racing King of the Hammers race, and the fact that they don’t have a belt. The funny part is that for the past several years a belt driven Polaris RZR has dominated this race.
Steve&Stephanie Caudill... Well, more RZR’s enter because they are more plentiful. The Can Am X3 changed 5 blown belts in one race. No thanks!
DUNEYXZ If the YXZ was as good as Yamaha claimed to be that wouldn’t be a problem, it still could have won. It just doesn’t preform as well as the RZR’s or Mavericks.
Steve&Stephanie Caudill...I ride with a X3 RC and your incorrect.
Another great review. Very detailed and informative as usual. Nice work!
Thanks. We went a little long but there was a lot to talk about.
I have not ate nothing all day waiting for Thanksgiving food but watching this video makes my stomach feel better thanks guys
Never knew our videos were a dieting Aid. How can we wrap a marketing gimmick around this?
Don't complain about the price. If you can't afford latest/fastest top machines, buy a lesser & more practical SxS for half the price. Not everyone can afford a Lexus either. $20k, that's not a lot. Payments on a new diesel truck, a toyhauler AND a $20k SxS are about the same as the cost of raising a couple kids.
We want to see the yxz with the GYTR turbo kit installed from dealer
We do too. We're going to try and make that happen.
Word is stock suspension is fine right out of the box no mods needed for the average buyer. Lug pattern same as the Rzr.
Looks like a great car. Yamaha makes a good product and that engine has proven its self. I'm still going to wait until March 2019 before I lay the cash down. I sort of want to see this new Honda that is supposed to be talked about on Nov. 27th. It should be interesting. I know for sure, after watching my buddies deal with belt problems, that I'll be sticking with a transmission for sure. Breaking down in Hatfield McCoy around dusk wasn't a fun time getting back to camp...
Hopefully by now you've checked out her video on the Honda. We are hoping for a shootout between the two cars.
Oh yeah, sure have! Just waiting on pricing and to look it over in person. I'm lucky that a motorcycle show is coming my way in one month, looking forward to seeing it in person (the Talon) thanks!
@Tommy Ealey I've got a deposit down on a 2021 RMAX 1000 XT-R. After driving my buddies Wolverine R-Spec for a while and seeing how durable is was, I think the RMAX will be a good choice. I'll have some updates about it on my channel as soon as I can get my hands on it!
@Tommy Ealey Yeah man, the RMAX 1000 is the hot ticket for sure! I think it'll do everything pretty well for me. I have a small farm, so I'll use it for some work here and there, but I will also play! Looking forward to getting one! I think Yamaha hit a home run!
@Tommy Ealey Thanks bud, appreciate it! I'll be sure to get some video(s) when I get it. I hope some time in October!
20k and not hardly a lick of storage this is a race Machine only crazy
Lol people are mentioning that not a lot of people know how to drive a manual transmission these days...Yes men it’s an anti theft device 👍🤣
yeah this manual so..
True that!!
Yamaha needs to do a long travel. 68 to 70 wide or so with double shear. They would definitely have my money if so. That honda talon r is lookin pritty good imo. Best step it up yamaha!!
At least some long trailing arms in the rear.
Great review guys, this is what I want in a review. Details/specs of the tested machine. Cheers!
Thank you! People spend a lot of money to buy these things. We want to help them make the most educated decision possible. Thanks for watching and commenting
I'm like 400.... I'm a East of the Mississippi rider..... We needed this to even think about jumping from Polaris or Can am...... But still have a eye on the new Talon from Honda..... Because Honda builds legendary vehicles since the TRX 250R and what started it all FL 250 to Pilot FL 400 R
We will be testing the Honda Talon soon. In case you're not currently subscribed. Yamaha has some pretty legendary machines themselves. Banshee, Raptor 700, the . The YFZ450 and YFZ450R. We're not disagreeing on Honda's line of legendary machines though and we're definitely looking forward to seeing how the Talon performs.
I'm looking forward to it.... Thanks for your response and great videos.... This was by far the best review I've watched.... Two 👍👍 gentlemen
@@wesbruner2984 you are too kind. The next best thing to going off road is talking off road.
Amazing review! Exhilarating!
Thanks for making Polaris step it up, 😎
So, you HAVE to use the paddle shifters? That shifter in the middle doesn't have an auto drive mode?
Yes, you have to ship with the paddles. There is no auto mode on the yxz. It really couldn't be much easier though. Just shift up you don't even have to let off the gas.
@@UTVonDemand cool!
I want one of these so bad!! Just can't afford one yet. In Canada with tax and interest they're almost 40k dollars :-O
That's brutal
Come to the states and buy a used one
@@morehp1 I want the 2019 though. Need the lower gears for here plus I like all the upgrades
dont pay tax and shipping
Picked up a Can-am few months back it. Couldn't be happier for now anyways lol
Where do you put your Yeti full of cold beers? Lol.
In the bitch seat I guess
There is always roof mounting options. Or modify the spare tire carrier
has it really solved the clutch problem. that's the real question!
We've been told yes. Yamaha is claiming something like a 230% increase in clutch durability. The exact number is in the video.
The “clutch problem” your speaking of doesn’t exist with the four YXZ’s in our group. That’s with numerous 10 thousand RPM launches.
What problem? My 2016 (that I bought new) has 2500 miles, the last 1000 have been RPM/Weller turbocharged. Many many 11,000 RPM 4WD sand launches, and full throttle shifts. My clutch still feels like new. The "problem" is/was inexperienced drivers slipping the clutch excessively.
@@DUNEATV we had a feeling that any clutch issues in the past were primarily due to driver error.
@@lllateralus we had a feeling it was mostly highly modified engines and Driver error. Driving around in first gear with the clutch pushed 1/2 in for prolonged periods of time
I like it...love to have one
Thanks G, are you from the 513?
Did the chassis/frame changed?
Where are the reviews for a 2019 yxz 1000r SS SE, GYTR® Full Exhaust System by Dasa Racing, GYTR® Race Cylinder Head Assembly, GYTR® Race Camshaft Set, GYTR® Turbo Kit for YXZ1000R™/SS B5J/H, GYTR® Torque Assist Gear Kit BSJ??????? And more importantly a build video with testing and real world results as each new part is installed??????????????
Ya me dieron ganas usar uno!!
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Can you do a side by side review with the yxz1000r and the talon 1000r showing the pros and cons of both?
That would be a great project for the fall.
Would you recommend this for south east trails? Can you creep around in low speeds without hurting it lol
If creeping around at low speed is part of what you do it should be fine. If it is most of what you do there are other vehicles that will serve you better if you spend most of your time you're a walking or jogging pace
Why is the can am the best looking one thou
Why don't they put a low range in it????
Why not just get a used TJ and save $10k?
Made for high speed runs
They did lower the gears
@@herbertponder8643 fly through the whoops like this thing was in the video with a tj. I bet you would have no spine left when your done
@@tonylama2012just enough to make up for the bigger tires.
Until you have to climb from a stand still.Took my 21 r ss out for the first time Sunday and every hill I tried to climb the machine was Terrible.In diff the clutch lock isn't supposed to work bet yet it tried and rev limiter came on every time.
Hello, someone would have the exact dimensions of the engine Please.
CAN WE BUY IN THE uK ? iF SO WHERE
Do you have any Yamaha dealers in the UK? That would be the best place to find out. If you look into it, please let us know now you've got us curious.
Marsh Mx in South Wales sell them. I’ve just enquired about one. They also sell the Can Ams. So which one is better?????
Needs HI/LO range! and a four seater!
We were hoping for a turbo. We all have our wants.
Yamaha is known for their performance, they've pretty much taken the yfz450r and the 700r and made a sxs. Dont expect a 4 seater or hi/lo range anytime soon.
It's time for a sport utv shootout.
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Where do I buy one in the UK
@Armando Sturzenegger More chance than the Whitehouse. How do you people allow a nutter as he run the country ?
What about the new con rods?
Oh
What about them? They are tougher than the old ones and cut the time of installing a Turbocharger by 16 and a half hours. Any other questions, please set us back.
How much the price
Too much
Does it still nosedive dangerously when jumping?
Dangerously, we can't really speak to that as most side by sides tend to be a bit nose-heavy. However, the the rear shocks don't seem to kick as much in whoops so we would expect that it would fly a bit more level off of jumps. Testing in the desert and woods, we didn't have a chance to get it out on a track and hit some properly built jumps.
Yes..i know a guy that broke his neck from doing an indo in one
What is the best sxs?
The one you have in your garage!!!!! Go test drive and buy the one you like and want. That's the best advice I can give you. All the big manufacturers have excellent products. Some people are brand loyal and wont deviate that. Some folks go and shake down all the machines aka the gear heads and go for the best machine. That could change every year. Just go and drive as many as possible and do your research. These dealers love the impulse buyer!!!!!!! Then you have regrets afterwords. So study up and drive. Take your time with your purchase. Because it's a big purchase!!!!
Krx 1000 is the best at the moment, on durability and suspension stand point
I still prefer the honda talon
Yeah, because the Talon came first right?
Anybody knows if a yxz with forged rods etc could be used as a daily? With highway miles too.. yeah I know it’s not comfy but that’s not the point... I like my vehicles to be as rough as possible...
I think you could. They have a high top end and the ability to lower RPM with gear changes. (unlike the cvt) I've heard of people putting 20k plus miles on them with no issues. They are built well with a solid feel and real automotive style doors. You feel safe inside, the seating/visibility is great and the steering feel is just awesome. They are easy to maintain as far as oil changes as you rack up the miles. Hope this helps you...
I clicked this because i thought it was a review. I didn't realize it was a commercial.
This is the reaction we're used to from people who were accustomed to watching crappy reviews. Yamaha didn't pay for this we promise.
@@UTVonDemand I love Yamaha, but you can't find negative things to say about it? Do they loan you machines or do you buy all of them?
@@russhendrix9674 our complaints. Number one, we said the gearing was design for 29 to 30 inch tires. Some people would consider that inadequate and we suspect they can judge that for themselves. Number two, we mentioned that there is a more noticeable gap between first and second gear. Number three, we mentioned that we wished the engine had more bottom-end power. Number four, we mentioned that some people would complain about a loss in bed space due to the radiator being relocated there. Number five, we mentioned that the rear trailing arms had a tendency to drag in deep ruts. So there you have it. At least five potential complaints when you said we didn't mention one. We typically test at media events or receive loaner units from the manufacturers.
@@UTVonDemand ok fair enough. new sub.
@@russhendrix9674 thanks! We're very glad to have you.
In my country this side by side cost more than the new 2018 honda civic 🤣
It's pretty close where we live as well.
Only 22 grand in the states.... Civic is close to the 30k range
Let’s see you bring your civic to the dunes or trails for that matter.
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awesome toy but I must be missing something. i never realized there are that many people in this country that can afford to spend 24 grand on what is basically just a toy. You can buy a Jeep Wrangler for that kind of money and have something that you can play with, like these, on weekends and drive to work during the week. I just don't get it anymore...$15000 to $30,000 for these things, $10,000 to $15,000 for snowmobiles, $10,000 to $15,000 for dirt bikes ...all toys that are one trick ponies so to speak. I was talking to a salesman at the local Yamaha dealer and he says he knows that many of this type of one use expensive toys are bought mainly as garage trophies by people that live in suburban areas where they have no chance of riding them other than around the yard or illegally in the roads. Like I said I don't get it. The sad thing is the manufacturers could build and sell these type vehicles for probably half the price they are now...they are WAY more high tech than they need to be... but they don't and won't because they know the consumer these days have more money than brains and are out more for status than actual personal pleasure....so why not i guess. After all it IS all about money these days and showing all your friends and neighbors that you have it, or at least making them think you do.
If a person has the income to financially responsibly purchase a side-by-side like this we see no problem with it and are glad that Yamaha offers this type of vehicle. That being said, we agreed that there is a real disconnect between the manufacturers today and the income of the average consumer. One of the few things that you said that we can disagree with is that you could ever drive a Jeep Wrangler the way that you can drive the yxz or other similarly priced side by sides. You would destroy any Jeep trying to drive them at the same pace over rough Terrain. It seems like there's a lot of room in performance and cost between a high-end machine like this and somewhat crappy caged go karts, but until consumers refuse to purchase machines that they cannot afford to purchase with cash this is the direction or manufacturers will continue to focus.
@@UTVonDemand Perhaps true somewhat. And I am NOT talking about those Chinese go cart dune buggy things either. Does Yamaha REALLY need to put probably $1200+ apiece shocks on every corner of these UTVs...No. Does Yamaha need to put a bazillion dollar 3 cylinder water cooled, fuel injected, 4 or 5 valves per cylinder with INDY car technology with of course a gamut of computer controlled tuning engine into these vehicles...or snowmobiles, or dirt bikes??? NFW. If they didn't would the resulting vehicle be a lot slower and less fun??? A little slower absolutely, but considering that only a very select few buyers have the skill and courage to drive them at their top performance I guarantee nobody would notice a less fun factor plus maybe they could cut the cost in half they would sell a lot more of them. Its like with snowmobiles...there is not a snowmobile on the planet that NEEDS liquid cooling. It is a small performance enhancement for a huge cost...not to mention another harmful chemical being dumped into the environment that otherwise might have never seen such a liquid...that being antifreeze. Ditto for motorcycles. Yes I know that all this modern technology adds to performance but like I said there are only a handful that can actually use the added peformance and every year there are less and less simple and less expensive machines on the market that more people will enjoy. Is there a market for this solid gold Yamaha...absolutely. As I said there seems to be a huge status competition fad now with millennials. The more bling I have in my house, car and garage the better I am and I win. Thats why I said these machines are great garage trophies...they sure are pretty sittin in the garage here in my cul-de-sac....and I guess these days that is all that matters! And remember ...you can drive a Jeep to work, and to the grocery store, and to the gym, and to the...well you get the point.
@@bultacowally we do get the point. Something to keep in consideration is that fuel injection on Modern machines has as much to do with meeting emissions standards as it does improving performance. One thing that we can't stress enough though is the fact that financing now rules our industry. New trucks cost $50,000 and more, houses cost two to three times as much as they did 30 years ago, kids can't afford to work their way through college anymore and cell phone companies who used to sell you a $700 top of the line phone for $300 in cash if you would just commit to using them as your carrier for 2 years now Finance phones at full retail over 3 years and people believe they're getting a better deal because they don't have to pay $300 in cash. Instead, they pay $30 a month. Cell phone manufacturers seeing that consumers have traded in getting a phone for more than 50% off for financing it at its full retail price are now cashing in on the stupidity of consumers and the retail price of a new phone has nearly doubled over the past few years. Innovation in cell phones has slowed while the increase in retail price has gone up dramatically. What's the cause? Financing. if people only purchased what they could afford to save up for and buy everything would cost significantly less.
@@UTVonDemand couldnt have said it better. Financing or even credit cards create money that doesnt technically exsist. It screws up the economy yet drives it at the same time. Drives inflation through the roof and makes the US dollar actually hold less value. Even when the Fed. Leaves it alone. Which they never do. 😆
Thankfully Wally doesn't get to decide what everyone "needs"
Could of done this video in half the time if didn't repeat same video clips.
The updates to the YXZ are nice but still not on par with its competion in the SXS market in general. The new RZR is light years ahead of the YXZ and really in it's own class at this point. Yamaha needs to address this fact with a completely redesigned machine. The YXZ is still to specific in it's over all design and simply changing a few things on the machine won't fix it.
If you are comparing it to the new Turbo S, you are comparing a $20,000 vehicle to a $28,000 vehicle. The Maverick X3 is pretty comparable at that price point. The Yamaha is very unique and based on its retail price is most comparable to the standard RZR 1000 although the Yamaha offers something unique that none of the other manufacturers do. Not many people aren't really racing their side-by-side so it's really not about which is the best it's about which one is best for you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. What unit do you own?
@@UTVonDemand I don't own a SXS at this point but I am in the market for something still looking at sand cars, I like the dunes. I have been watching all of the offerings really close. You are right in saying the RZR S and the YXZ are different machines but they are always being compared to one another. For an additional 8k I don't think I can get a YXZ in the same ball park HP and suspension wise as the RZR ( 6k for a turbo a 7-8k for a complete suspension upgrades). If Yamaha were to make a mechine that would compete in the same price range as the RZR s that would be nice to see.
@@funfreq9282 I bought a 17ss in 2017 for 15000 I ride through fastfire trails no Dune riding I love the machine for the price it was no question I was thinking about getting the Turbo S but the price was a huge Factor
@@danmatzenbacher631 There are some nice Busa powered sand cars out there in that same price range, (King, Tom Pro) are what I have been looking at. I realize they are not SXS's but for the money they are really nice purpose built machines for the sand. Add turbo and they turn into something that can give a 5-700 hp full size car a serious run for the money. I like the geared transmission of the YXZ I just wish the machine was a little longer and wider which again can be fixed with money or find one that has been already done that someone is looking to get out of.
Fun freq too me the only thing the yxz is lacking is rear trailing arms. Get rid of the rear a arm and it will be on par to the rest.
Genial quien me ayuda soy discapacitado no tengo dinero neseciro un transporte
Is there any point in this compared to a dirtbike? My dad says these are useless. Idk.
What do you mean by is there any point in this compared to a dirt bike?
@@UTVonDemand he says these cant really go anywhere and i may as well get a dirt bike
@@CelloMasterNE first, we have nothing against dirt bikes and have owned a number of them in the past. If you ride primarily where the trails are too narrow for a side-by-side then he might be right. If you ride in areas where side-by-sides typically ride you shouldn't have any trouble getting around. Most side by sides are around 64 in wide these days. So is the yxz. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to hit his back.
@@UTVonDemand yeah i had no idea. Thanks though. Are these things road legal?
@@CelloMasterNE why Yamaha recommends against operating the yxz on the paved surfaces, some rural areas in the country do allow side by sides to be operated on public Roads. The only way to know for sure is to contact the local authorities in your area and ask. If you live in or near a city, probably not.
Ya.....I’ll keep my Turbo S
32k after tax and some accessories, yikes!!
Ha ! No tax in Oregon
And you're still over 30k after add ons lol, not to mention it's still stock! No thanks. I'll stick 12k into a yxz with king shocks and long travel at 240hp and be at the price an S is but still whoop it's ass.
Sounds good to me pal , make sure you buy a tool box full of tools to keep all the loose bolts tight .
Lol no I'm good. 4,000 miles on it and no isses. But I am carrying spare belts for my Rzr buddies 😂😂😂 they still can't even make a clutch system, how sad. Can am is light years ahead of the Trubo S with clutches.
Too bad at $20k they've also priced themselves out of sight for all but the wealthiest Americans...
How much do you think something like this should cost? A high in mountain bike cost around 6 or $7,000 these days. Dirt bikes are around $10,000.
Shouldn’t cost as much as a car when it doesn’t have a radio, windows, a heater or even signal lights. Lol.
@@UTVonDemand a snowmobile costs $10k, so right, $20k for this is reasonable. The sled I dream of costs around $15k. This kind of fun costs $$. And no running costs were even mentioned. Plus you need a tow vehicle and trailer. Now we're talking real money! And only one person could enjoy the sled, so yeah, you actually need at least two machines.
Damn these YXZ’s are ugly as hell. If they just re did the plastics it would make all the difference!!!!
The look is awesome