2014 Yamaha Viking vs Polaris Ranger : Head to Head

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[@cbl0325]

I own a 2011 ranger xp and I can tell you we have hauled and towed even more than what the capacity ratings are without any issues. I use it at my deer lease year round - we've even pulled down cedar with it and a chain lets see this yamaha come anywhere close. Oh and ranger is made in USA enough said!

[@zachwood8562]

cbl0325 yamaha is made in usa too LOL DUMBASS

[@Adam_Newman]

Uncles ranger 900 has over 2100 miles & no problems that I know of , he uses it everyday

[@daltonbray4483]

I'm pretty sure that viking can hold 1,000lbs, we had that in the back of are 09 rhino 450 not to mention we had to pull out the neighbors ranger after it got stuck 3 times so far

[@ScottaHemi440]

I saw a Viking last week. big improvement over the Rhino, but I won't be trading in my 900 any time soon!

[@joshmills1343]

I tell you what the past weekend the boys and I went up north in Michigan and rode the trail systems near Cheboygan. my buddies have Kawasaki Brute Force 750i and a Kawasaki Prairie 400 quads and I have Yamaha Grizzly 700 fi. all the Kawasaki's continuously kept shutting off in wet conditions, deep mudding and in deep puddles. my buddies 2015 Brute Force even shut off at a stop sign in dry conditions. my 2015 Yamaha Grizzly 700 fi didn't have a single prop and never has. I can switch from 4 by 4 to 2 wheel drive while driving both my buddies both have to stop. Yamaha is the only one on the market that has a marine-grade wiring harness. they might not be the fastest or have the biggest Motors in industry but they are the best all-around machine. because of all the above I'm looking at buying the Viking 6

[@samueltamas9482]

The Polaris belts break constantly. Go to Glamis and ask any RZR owner. Then ask a Rhino owner, yes, way different machines but add some mods and a nice suspension system and your good to go and reliable plus even with mods got lots $ left.

[@trevordennee6606]

the ranger is by far the best side by side out there

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

Had a polaris ranger kept it a little over a year and sold it. Belts were already giving trouble. Hard to start in cold weather. Noisy engine, clunky , buck jumping going down hill. Never abused only light farm use. Traded it for a Honda pioneer had it six years now. Not as much speed but quieter, more agile. But will prolly try something different next time cause having engine trouble already with it and only 600hrs on it.

[@mylesnagler7862]

I have a Polaris ranger 800 and I raced a Viking 700 and I blew it away all 4 times

[@RenzileMC]

I have a Polaris 170 SSR and it smokes 1999 Toyota camrysss ,)

[@2008C6Vette]

Did they just compare 1000 pounds to 600 pounds?

[@diddleydadburn]

I agree. That was BS. I'm a Yamaha fan but that was crappy!

[@lemozeify]

k jones I see the problem.. Several on here have no idea of what they are reading. While the video is obviously biased, lets not get ridiculous....They tested each machine with the mfg CLAIMED hauling capacities..Polaris CLAIMS to be able to haul 1000 lbs. Yamaha CLAIMS to be able to haul 600 lbs. Why do you feel the need to overload the Viking with more than claimed. They just tested each at mfg claimed capacities and shows that maybe Polaris ought to put a more realistic capacity for the Ranger....

[@84regalhookshard64]

so its a bigger rhino, awsome... great job yahmahjunk keep up the great R&D...

[@VitalYFZ]

Ignorance is bliss as they say - The Viking is nothing like the Rhino, not even remotely. The only thing you can say is some what similar is a 686 cc motor but even then the HP difference is pretty substantial. The Viking motor is not right next to the passengers anymore either, it's not hot and loud like the Rhino in the cockpit.

[@TheMainLead]

VitalYFZ hahaha.... Cockpit

[@aidan_r8712]

My 1984 Yamaha moto 4 has outlasted and Polaris from that time

[@thegoldenhorse3409]

you guys play with belts while I have my gear driven kubota

[@unclekato]

On the Yamaha, do you still have to stop to put it in 4wd, and then to stop to lock it? I think I'd want the momentum and AWD to keep me from getting into trouble.

[@bundo2345]

amen

[@cjk247]

the reality of it is i guess it all comes down to personal choice on which one you want to buy

[@markarney5445]

I looked for over a year for a used Polaris Ranger at a decent price - none are available. There are tons of used Yamahas and Suzukis for sale at 1/2 to 3/4 price of new. Bought a new 800 XP. Could not be happier.

[@409rommel]

Im glad this was an UNBIASED comparison.... What a joke!

[@rexhouseo7010]

I'm glad to see Yamaha back in the game with a respectable machine. If reliability is a big concern then Yamaha is the way to go. Our garage used to have 4 Polaris and 5 Yamaha, now only the Yamahas are left. I will admit that my next purchase will be a Polaris, they make a wider variety of vehicles.

[@lonniemullins24]

Very good

[@smellySHIZZIZLE]

Get the crew 900 you will not regret it.

[@andrewdopson3878]

Of course there is yamaha hating on Polaris because they think they're better than Polaris, but I would like to see a Yamaha try to compete against a Polaris

[@hellvsheaven89]

Andrew Dopson they win everytime. Did u know that polaris paid yamaha under table not to make any engines stronger than theirs? Its in their undertable contract lol.

[@toddgattis4665]

The ranger would smoke the Viking

[@SRW7538]

If you put better looking headlights on it and redesign the look then I might like it

[@dhbeyerjr]

I'm looking at a Ranger Crew 900. Which do you think is more durable and long lasting with good care and good treatment? Is the slipping transmission belt a problem? Thanks.

[@josephnoguera3264]

If u can't tell they put more in the ranger

[@strokin6fo330]

Ranger awesome

[@trevordennee6606]

being a good owner and taking care of your ATVs shouldn't u let any engine warm up before u take it out in cold weather or am i wrong?

[@mobbsy2503]

This is so funny

[@ericbender7003]

i know guides who live and die by both yamaha and polaris. I've seen both fail, but the rhino is slower than the ranger. I dont like the slip belt on the polaris it has scared me when i had a full bed full of elk. I'd say the Viking is better but only barely.

[@patjohn775]

Local UTV mechanic told us Polaris has the most problems of all the brands mechanically. His shop sold Polaris so I believe him

[@ethanrasque631]

try it vs ranger hd

[@superunknown8645]

I still would go for the ranger

[@jchhoun]

I've got a Polaris ranger crew and that thing rides like a Cadillac,, plus that Yamaha is loud. love my danger ranger

[@weed34600]

Frames on any yamaha atv/sxs are much lighter duty also.

[@ferrismowersuperstore1568]

SORRY I HAVE A 2013 POLARIS RANGER.. BED IS PLASTIC ONLY A LITTLE STEEL BELOW THE BED TO HELP SUPPORT IT.. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH TO GET 4X4 TO KICK IN..PLUS YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH TO GET THE REAR DIF TO KICK OUT

[@unclekato]

If you put a 1000lbs on the Yamaha, would it handle better than the Ranger? Also I thought the Ranger is just a 2-seater. You have the option of a 4-seater which is getting very popular. I could be wrong.

[@jimh.412]

The Yamaha isn't rated to haul 1000 pounds dummy. Polaris claims to be able to haul 1000 pounds and you see what happens. Polaris are junk.

[@weed34600]

If you know when to use low and high range belts are never a issue. Polaris has better cold weather starting than yamaha does.

[@codyg1246]

I don't always polish my turds, but when I do I call it a Yamaha Viking.

[@clinth.9850]

This sounds more like a commercial than a comparison.

[@liammallan3974]

Please, Yamaha, explain to me why 600lbs of hauling capacity is better than 1000lbs of hauling capacity

[@lemozeify]

Liam Mallan You are just kidding around.....Right??????

[@philbricks]

How about to adjust the drivers seat you have to unbolt the friggin seat and move it??? Not Polaris!!

[@refnrnwnefhewjf9887]

Lets see a rzr 1000 and the Viking Hook chains Lol

[@mccarterjg]

I don't care what brand you like more, these brand sponsored comparison videos are funny. how do you compare full payload handling when the other brand holds 60% more than yours and all the other arguments are that the other brand isn't suited for work

[@mccarterjg]

not only did they not test the max payload equally, but they glossed over the rangers electric rear diff that if they unlocked would of out handled the yamaha while carrying nearly 2x the weight, or the same weight with 3 people

[@Yernie369]

This competition isn't fair because their are far more advanced Ranger Models that could easily tie, if not, beat the Viking. Although the Viking is a great Utility UTV.

[@ScottaHemi440]

Polaris is not owned by Subaru. but Subaru's parent company "Fuji Heavy Industries" does produce engines for Polaris. right now that's the 400 single and 800 Inline2.

[@tejr98]

I wish they had the on the fly difflock on the grizzly I would I never get stuck

[@rtccolo]

I like. Ranger better

[@damonlogestan2956]

exactly have you seen the video where the commander muds right by a stuck Polaris? its called why we can am. its boss.

[@w33dj0602]

All for American products but my friends got Polaris and they have problems rzr gear breaks in the rear end ....rangers or better just that belt breaks too often. Not just base on one or two but I see a lot of them at the repair shop with the same problems .....if you are interested in a product go by the repair shop first make small talk with the guys in back they will give you the low down on what going on ...

[@kevinmasters7189]

I have a ranger. Exhaust glows orange, polaris says its normal. Starter went out after a month. Going back to yamaha. More reliable in my opinion

[@rodgore446]

My Polaris had terrible electrical issues. New ECM, new display, new ignition switch and it still doesn't work right. Going to Yamaha or Kawasaki if I can ever get this one fixed and traded in.

[@kevinmasters7189]

Rod Gore​ Yeah they run good,but I really don't think the quality is there. I've been riding for 30+ years dirt bikes, quad, and now s x s's. I've owned all the Japanese brands and a few European. Never had problems like I've had with this polaris.

[@redneckrustertales1499]

polaris will beat that shit any day

[@heydude76]

this video is the worst video in it CLASS!!

[@coltenthies9483]

You might also want to mention that yamaha dose'nt have a one wheel drive mode

[@Hotrodnickell]

Polaris has had all four wheel drive for a long time. Where actually all four wheels spin. Yamaha just started this and I bet its a limited slip front diff. I've never had one problem on my new or old 99 ranger with the front wheels engaging.

[@burtonsnow88]

looked a new rangers and vikings. the vikings dash and roll cage shakes uncontrollably while sitting at idle. i test drove both for about 45 min. at a local dealer test day there is no comparison RANGER wins in real world.

[@alichka19]

What a joke of a video. This guy should run for president.

[@philbricks]

Clearly a Yamaha ad. LOL!!!

[@motojakers]

apparently your would be what most people call: DEFECTIVE

[@BrotherhoodOutdoors]

And to the other guy who doesn't think it's possible for a 2013 ranger 900 to go 60 in about 5-6 seconds, think about if for a minute......... 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, 4 Mississippi, 5 Mississippi, 6 Mississippi....... And that's petal to the metal. It's been done. More then once.

[@kevinharding7717]

I like john deere and ford

[@clarkn8307]

what about the ranger1000 General I have owned several Polaris atvs and all I can say is Polaris has the best suspension and clutching and whenever I go trail riding with other brands I am about 3 miles in front and the reliability is the same

[@jimh.412]

Lol no reliability is not the same. Polaris are junk.

[@Nadrojbiker]

ok just admit it... this is NOT a head 2 head!!

[@parttimecustoms4747]

The video just beats up the Polaris

[@kylerwilharm2114]

Just a question why is the ranger so dirty

[@zachanton5723]

what is the max payload on the yamaha?

[@jimh.412]

600 pounds like they showed. Did you not watch the video? 🤔

[@leonardmozingo907]

This is a Yamaha ad. Some of the below are obviously made by Polaris fanboys. You can tell by the well thought out, unbiased, articulate, comments. You know, the ones like "Yamaha sucks! FU Yamaha you will never be better than Polaris". I don't know about you, but I think there should be some sort of IQ test that should be given before allowing comments to be posted. Both machines are quality machines but I really think some of the Po Po boys are angry that they overpaid for a machine that is not that superior to other available machines....

[@damonlogestan2956]

because Polaris is pretty and can be made cheaper and more quickly. as shown by the video

[@NetworkRecon7]

they are comparing the lowest grade ranger to the very best Yamaha.. why don't they try it against the 900 or new ranger xp1k?

[@chandlerwalsh4511]

really. dude, the Viking is only a 700cc. the ranger they tested against is an 800cc.

[@NetworkRecon7]

I know that but its not all about power all I am saying is they did yamahas top of the line product and not Polaris`

[@kylewarner8595]

Notice how its in the real world not a metal root or tree

[@xxursalaizxi2718]

Viking wins and its the best !!

[@kylefitzgerald4419]

I will never buy another yamaha utv until there is a V twin engine and my 2014 modded polaris rzr 1000 xp and rzr 4 1000 none modded could do more then a viking same goes for my range 900 still could do more and what the viking 40 or 50 horse and the ranger 78 or 80 horse and the rzr 107 horse plus mods to it now has 117 horse wow Yamaha lots of catching up to do.

[@VitalYFZ]

Yeah and you're also wrenching on those turds every time you ride. Everyone with a RZR breaks something almost every trip. They use crappy parts and they're built in Mexico. Polaris has serious quality control issues and they use weak metal and parts. You can never compare anything Polaris makes to the Japanese manufacturers who take pride in their product. Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha are as tough as they come with Yamaha being the best and most innovative, always pushing the envelope. When Yamaha debuts their sport side x side, Polaris owners will leave in droves. Just like the Viking stomps all over the Ranger, the Yamaha sport UTV will stomp all over the RZR when it's released. Everyone knows it's coming and it will probably be debuted this June.

[@kylefitzgerald4419]

VitalYFZ You got it wrong my friend! I have not ever broken a stock part on my rzr. I mean I changed most of it out but still most stock parts. And the Viking is shit still. The 700 is powerless and does not have that much torque like a side by side should have. Yeah the 700 grizzly has great torque being it`s smaller and all that but putting that motor in a utv? Not my slice of cake. Yeah Honda`s are great but Kawaski is just another peace of crap that I don`t like. I have had one of there quads and utvs, never liked them what`s so ever. Polaris is made in Japan just so you now. Maybe there factory`s are down in Mexico but their design,engine`s, etc are all from Japan.

[@VitalYFZ]

Kyle Fitzgerald Well you are the luckiest RZR owner I know. I have been riding side x sides since 2006 and every friend of mine with a RZR has issues.

[@VitalYFZ]

Kyle Fitzgerald The word is out, Save the Date, Yamaha will be debuting a new side x side in a new category 1-20-2015. Let's see if it's finally a sport model so those of us holding out and refusing to buy a RZR can finally get a new ride.

[@kylefitzgerald4419]

VitalYFZ I never really said Yamaha is bad. I have a 2012 yamaha kodiak 450 eps se. Best bike I have owned. I was just pointing out the rhino has been out for what 10+ years and the viking only two and they are both still the same just one tow`s more. I will buy a side by side when Yamaha can release a sport racer that can compete with polaris,can am, and arctic cat. But until when ever your saying the release date is I will be riding in my rzr.

[@logandurham1333]

Ranger ment for work viking is is sport/utility so viking should win in drag

[@alecwilkins2548]

Who uses them for work anyway hardly anyone

[@Mr_Texan]

Vikings break to easy

[@janetnysewander9846]

my 800 has a roof and a extra handal

[@BrotherhoodOutdoors]

Also, that's with me, a 145 lb driver...... So don't throw 2-3 200-250 guys on with you and wonder why you can hit that speed...

[@lonniemullins24]

Take my word the yamaha is the very very best

[@zrthia1754]

No

[@saggysunsacs4523]

they can't handle any abuse

[@matthewel-sirafy7266]

The only side by side shown was the drag race

[@matthewel-sirafy7266]

..l I meant head to head

[@BrotherhoodOutdoors]

No! We have never gone 60 mph with a load.... And I doubt you could hit 60mph with a 6x6 anyway

[@superunknown8645]

The ranger looks cooler

[@tannerbo1p]

yamahas are way better ,yamaha viking good to go

[@ajkeith285]

If they compared it with the polaris ranger 900 Xp,the ranger would kill it

[@chandlerwalsh4511]

I have driven and had rangers for a long time. they are good, yes.but how ever from all my research and questioning I have come up with that the Viking is better. sorry Polaris. the thing is... I would use the Viking way more than the ranger if I had one. because the Viking is better for going in fields, it can be used more for sport and work. its kinda like a ranger and rzr at once in my opinion. its more comfy too, and youre atleast down in the machine! lol. I like the door idea so mud and water and shit doesn't get on the floor of the machine and stuff as easy, or, atleast its better than a net!!! the Viking is better for touring and family reunions. but I will give the ranger that it is better for rock picking... but I trust Yamaha WAY MORE because of build and better engine. Yamaha is best in all that. I know because of my all my grizzlys, vs all the other atvs ever!!! that is how live bitches! you don't like it, that's your problem! im all for Yamaha! and Yamaha makes the best dirtbikes, ATVs, motorcycles, and sometimes snowmobiles. all that is for sure. Polaris does have the upper hand in UTVs but Yamaha is best!!! so fuck off all you haters!

[@zachwood8562]

YEAH YAMAHA YEET

[@SFGxEvolvEx]

i love how they used the most crappy ranger. go up against the ranger 900 then we'll see who the winner is. and on the stump it was so obvious he stopped the gas and then went on each wheel.

[@wager94]

Yamaha paid how much for this test?

[@SilverRaven1959]

Nothing, thats what Yamaha paid for this video to put on You Tube, thats whats so comical, all you Polaris owners so insulted over something you've been doing for way to long...keep it up, it shows how shallow you really are, or is that Narrow minded ahahahahahaha

[@lukemurphy6553]

I have a polaris ranger 800 it can blow the shit out of that Yamaha Viking bullshit

[@lemozeify]

Luke Murphy

[@user-cp8iu3yy6h]

video is no real!

[@ralphblack510]

I have practically 0 experience with UTV's or ATV's and this entire video seems like it's trying to make the Viking sound better in places that don't matter, instead of actual capability and usefulness of the Ranger

[@danitamaynard6894]

What if u want to go fast down hill

[@RenzileMC]

+Pe Peroni dude your stupid. He is talking about if u want to go down hill without pressing the gas. Look at the video ;-;

[@Driftuner]

RenzileMC well you clearly cant, can you?!! Watch the video yourself dumbass...

[@hondarider6]

haha funny thing is.. in "real world" testing, not a paid yamaha promo video, ranger destroys the viking, trust me ive driven both in almost every situation

[@hellvsheaven89]

In a real world, 90 percent polaris ended up at the shop in less than 2 years. Trust me i own both.

[@DonutHole123]

This video had wrong statements the Ranger does have engine braking and a good enough CVT to last at least as long as the Yamaha. It's too biased

[@timothyhaywood6621]

As a 30 year tech at a dealership with both brands I find this comparison hysterical!Please please before you believe this propaganda TEST DRIVE BOTH MACHINES!There is a reason Polaris outsells all other brands 4 to 1!

[@lerdmann1732]

Unbiased my butt

[@jamesbauermeister5456]

I don't see where they found a bare bone 800 at. The 09 500 efi has 1700ci of interior cargo room. Three seat belts and 20 different tie downs in the rear. And they talk about cargo capacity the polaris hd has a self leveling rear suspension. I don't understand the review at all it showed the viking with 600lbs in the cargo bed and a 1000 in the ranger put 600 lbs in the ranger then compare them. Horrible review.

[@manfromwyoming]

Ride them both before you buy, or better yet, try a 900 Ranger. You won't be in the Viking at the end of the day

[@SRW7538]

That's nice now compare to the can-am comander 800 so I can laugh at the Yamaha lol

[@suzannegrone1441]

Polaris is way better. And that is coming from a farmer like me. The first day i had a yamaha it broke down twice. It is not a hard working vehicle. Polaris is the best for farmers. And on the hill engine braking, Polaris does have engine braking. It also has awesome ground clearence (stock). Ive overloaded the Ranger and ive driven at 30mph. Yamaha sucks.

[@outsideman6898]

My kubota will beat your polaris any day for hauling and towing on a farm/ranch

[@bradshaw129]

Not true at all. You might want to prove this! Because of their reliablity and durability the used Yamaha's in general sell for more money than most brands.

[@hellvsheaven89]

Yamaha alwAys the best

[@mudinrednecks624]

You just make the ranger look bad I have the ranger and it never has a belt slip