2021 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000, RMAX2 and RMAX4 First Look Review and RMAX VS the Competition

Yamaha RMAX 1000 takes aim at the Polaris General XP 1000!
On Sept. the 3rd 2020, Yamaha revealed the details on their brand new two and four-seat Wolverine RMAX2 and RMAX4 1000 sport/utility SXS models.
The all new Wolverine RMAX’s come well appointed with an impressive spec sheet which seems to blur the lines even further between the sport and sport/utility segments.
According to Yamaha the 1000cc class is far and above the largest in the sport/utility segment among trail riders and explorers, and it’s a class they’ve been absent from until now.
With specifications that far exceed most of the current 1000cc class competitors, the new Wolverine RMAX appear poised to give the Polaris General XP 1000 a tough battle for the 1000cc sport/utility crown while potentially capturing more of the naturally aspirated sport segment from drivers wishing for a CVT equipped, 64” wide machine from a Japanese manufacturer.
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[@flyingbriando5521]

Yamaha came ready to play, not only a very impressive 2 seater but a 4 seater the same day.

[@UTVonDemand]

They certainly did.

[@ajjacobs1338]

Exactly and I’m loving it

[@tjsyam921]

I'll be buying an RMAX4 in the spring! RMAX wins the shoot out based on Yamaha reliability alone!

[@UTVonDemand]

That will definitely sell a lot of units.

[@PS-zw4yc]

Did you buy one? How has it been?

[@tjsyam921]

@@PS-zw4yc no. Couldn't get one at the time. So bought a used Wolverine X2 and a hold over Yamaha Eluder for close to the same price. And now the RMAXs keep pricing themselves out of my range.

[@bobbyhenson1646]

Definitely would like to see a comparison between the RMAX4 vs the General 4.

[@powersports4life594]

No comparison at all, imo.

[@SketchyXC]

So glad Yamaha finally made a 1000 sport/ute. Stout looking unit too!

[@UTVonDemand]

One of the most exciting SXS to come out of Japan, Well, Georgia to be more accurate.

[@clintross4489]

Tried to get a general xp 4 all summer but got Rona'd. Holy crap that was a blessing in disguise because I am loving the new RMAX 4 even more! A fully capable 4 seater in a smaller frame for trail riding is pushing me towards the Yamaha. Can't wait until we get some real world reviews!

[@UTVonDemand]

Yeah we have a test scheduled for the two seater right now. Hopefully we will get a chance to drive to 4 seater.

[@brannonpardue1358]

My neighbor just picked one up, amazing ride. The entire vehicle is solid but what stood out most was the ride quality. The fox shocks ride amazing Hitting roots /sharp bumps it just soaked em up

[@UTVonDemand]

Thanks for the report. We had a similar experience. Test coming soon.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Yeah buddy! Coolest thing with a steering wheel!

[@Luttu2011]

Search Mahindra Roxor 2020

[@BarnStangz]

I'm so glad I waited to get a SxS. I am putting a deposit down this week on the 2 seat XT-R! I really like how it has everything you need to go out on a serious trail, winch, 30 inch tires, etc but I can also use it around my farm. Yamaha looks to have a winner on their hands!

[@UTVonDemand]

So far these machines have the most positive response we've seen for a Japanese side by side. We are truly impressed.

[@joecatalano166]

Perfect timing, I’ve been looking into getting a recreational SxS in the fall and this fits the bill perfectly. I wanted a 4 seater and was thinking new Polaris ranger, General or Can Am defender. But THIS just snuck in there and got my vote. It’s a reliable Yamaha, it’s a 4 seater if you need it to be without the length of a school bus.It has a modern cabin with optional tablet which you can remove and mess with when not riding an e-brake and full cab enclosure with heat from factory. And a 10 year belt warranty ??? Damn I’m gonna be ready for some excellent Fall and Winter riding! Awesome review Chad.

[@UTVonDemand]

Thanks for the comment. You sold us on it!

[@Holden-McGroin]

Currently have a RZR XP1K, and I'm drooling over the RMAX4! Same size as my RZR with 4 seats...Sold!

[@UTVonDemand]

Kind of had a feeling that segment would come under Fire from this machine.

[@attechoutdoors5893]

A very nice machine, but I ordered a the new 850, my pocket book was not able to go another $ 4000.00 dollars. I think it will be a little while before they start releasing the 1000 and the 850. I called the company in Georgia last week they said they were working half staff and had nothing much right now in the warehouse. Hopefully they will be releasing some toward the end of October. Thanks for video......I will put a video up on the new 850 when I get it. They did make some good changes on the 850 also. If some extra money comes in I might change my order to the 1000. Must happen soon though. God bless.

[@UTVonDemand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Congratulations on the new machine. It's tough to cover all of the changes to the all of the new machines but we did notice some pretty significant updates to the 850. The last X2 we reviewed was a 2019. With the updates of 2020 and 2021 Yamaha has done well at refining that machine. Enjoy!

[@dwightrhodes2051]

I see you went with the rmax

[@UTVonDemand]

What are your thoughts on the the Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000? Polaris General Killer? Would you consider it over the other naturally aspirated sport side by sides currently on the market?

[@MattSmith-vl8zp]

Yamaha always makes a top notch quality product. I would buy this over any other manufacturer just for belt life and how my 2014 grizzly 700 has held up. They finally put a 1000cc motor in a all around sxs. A Honda would be a close second in my opinion but I want something I know won't have a dozen recalls on it and for the next 3 years all I would have to do is change the oil and maybe tires.

[@jimbo4203]

For sure, love the rmax. I kmow weve had a great time with the Viking, super reliable, go anywhere. R max will be that much better

[@H2ULTRA]

I’ll be getting one when the rebates come out. Just too expensive right now. Also wish it had turf mode. But other than those two things it’s an awesome short 4 seat trail machine!

[@timjohnson9406]

I was a faithful yamaha owner of several machines,but had to move on. They fell behind, and now ride canam... but seriously considering 🤔 switching back!!!

[@UTVonDemand]

@@timjohnson9406 we are certainly sure the Yamaha is enjoying an overwhelmingly positive reception.

[@kcatv9556]

That’s a nice machine if you’re looking for a side-by-side. Dry sump engine lower center of gravity, good stuff!!

[@UTVonDemand]

We think so too.

[@ajjacobs1338]

Definitely want to see a shoot out. Great video guys always a pleasure

[@UTVonDemand]

Glad you enjoyed it. We really appreciate the positive feedback. We will do our best to bring you a shootout it will be up to the manufacturers.

[@prestondeters5093]

Almost the same travel in the X4 as an XP4 1000 and 2 feet less wheelbase!!! Sounds like a machine for me!

[@andrikristmundsson]

I think this is truly the do it all machine that many people want and need and has the hp that everyone want n/a

[@UTVonDemand]

Certainly seems to have a lot of people excited.

[@fnkdrmr86]

This is a home run for Yamaha

[@UTVonDemand]

We definitely think it will do well.

[@toddpalmer3507]

Looks awesome. I’ve always rode Yamaha dirt bikes for the power train technology and reliability. Just wish they would make a high performance 50” sxs

[@UTVonDemand]

Due to the limits in suspension travel, ground clearance and stability a 50" high performance model is a tough machine to build.

[@uowebfoot]

This is great. Now Yamaha needs to step up and make the YXZ more competitive. Been really disappointed with them in that segment.

[@UTVonDemand]

If you notice, none of the Japanese manufacturers are going after the turbo segment at this time. We have wondered if they're avoiding it because the naturally-aspirated sports segment is moving at a slower pace. They wouldn't have to release a brand new vehicle every 3 years. Hopefully this is an indication that Yamaha is ready to go head-to-head with Polaris in all the premiere classes.

[@marioeid930]

@@UTVonDemand yes but the yx's suspension could use a massive upgrade. If they did that alone and left everything else the same it would be a huge game changer. Id consider one

[@twig7105]

This will definitely beat the general, friend of mine has the general seems like he is always changing belts. I was just about to purchase Wolverine X2. I will definitely be purchasing the R max X2 now. Who knows how long it will take after you put a deposit down seems like everybody wants one of these.

[@UTVonDemand]

Our local dealer said they weren't expecting one for a month.

[@Twistedoff2]

Nice vehicle. Looks like it should compete really well with the General. I'm a little disappointed that there were no new ATV's this year. I really would have liked to see a Grizzly 1000! Better ridin than drivin!

[@UTVonDemand]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the guys over at the ATV site would totally agree.

[@adamgroth1980]

Curious why nobody is comparing this to the Maverick Sport X XC. It would be good to see handling/power differences between those. I fully agree this competes well with the General and would agree it is superior to the General.

[@UTVonDemand]

That would be a fun comparison. The Maverick xxc might just get looked past because it's not as heavily marketed. If we were going to do a 64 in class Sport Shootout we would definitely want that machine in it.

[@RussC123]

For me the coolest thing is that there’s now a 4-seater with essentially the same wheelbase as many 2 seater sxs’s out these days, PLUS 100hp. Obviously gonna be a killer utility/trail machine but I’d be curious to hear impressions regarding the rmax4 sportiness. I.e how easily can you break the rear end loose in a curve, can it wheel spin in dirt from dead stop, etc.

[@UTVonDemand]

We have to find out soon. That's 108 horsepower by the way.

[@dwightrhodes2051]

My Rmax4 will break the back tires loose no problem especially in sport mode

[@jbcowherder6210]

whoever is driving it needs to embrace the front locker selection; over the rocks at speed, you can see the tire in the air coming to a high speed just before it gets slammed down. #1 way to break parts. lock it in. se it at 6:40

[@UTVonDemand]

Hopefully the guys at Yamaha realize that. This was just our first look video. The video of us driving it and testing it will be out next week. Hopefully you'll come back to watch.

[@michaelmarch4950]

I have serious mixed emotions from this. I am really excited that they came out with this machine. My opinion it has stepped up the machine and its capabilities on par with the competition. Now on the other hand feel like WTF lol. I was about to by the X4 XTR this year just had to sign the paperwork but passed on it because I ended getting a 2020 rzr 1000. If they would have had this set up and power plant I would have totally gotten the X4.

[@UTVonDemand]

Look at it this way, had you purchased the X4 and then this came out how would you feel? No disrespect to the X4 but this machine is more in line with what most people want. Congrats on the RZR though. It's a great performer.

[@ryanmyette6576]

LETS SEE THE SHOOTOUT!!!

[@garyroberts7257]

My guess reliability alone they will out sell Polaris

[@UTVonDemand]

Reputation will certainly play a role for a lot of buyers.

[@patrickm8877]

Yes a shoot out with the limited General 1000 and limited RMAX 1000 also a base model shoot out. Also an enclosed cab with windshields and doors comparison with heat and AC if the option is offered. Performance with the added weight and power draw from heat or AC. Show us the decked out versions with those accessories and the performance compared. Thanks great videos as always.

[@UTVonDemand]

You want to keep us busy. We appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@UTVonDemand]

@C-Bomb times are changing. Side by sides have brought a different kind of Enthusiast into off-roading.

[@patrickm8877]

@C-Bomb 2020 can am defender hd10 unlimited comes with heat and AC. It's not Farfetch'd. IT CAN BE DONE! IT MUST BE DONE! IF YOU BUILD IT, WE WILL WANT IT CHEAPER! 😁

[@stutz1751]

With all of that extra crap on your ideal UTV ,...why not just purchase a jeep ??

[@patrickm8877]

@@stutz1751 jeeps can't go where sxs can go. But heat and AC can. They asked what we wanted to see. Well, there you go.

[@huntingfishingriding2777]

Oh I need one how much do they cost

[@UTVonDemand]

Prices in the video. Around $19000 to $23000

[@rickeyem]

Definitely want to see a shootout

[@Tydy_Owl]

I love how Yamaha didn't sleep on the fact that the x2 and x4 models didn't stack up to some other machines. They came out hard! I just paid off my Maverick Sport 🤦.

[@UTVonDemand]

Maverick Sport, nice machine. Does the RMAX have you considering an addition to the family?

[@Tydy_Owl]

@@UTVonDemand the RMAX is making me want to trade the sport in! It's decked out and is a great machine but one day I'll get back to the blue team!

[@UTVonDemand]

@@Tydy_Owl Well, if they sell out that would make your decision a little easier, or at least until they come back in stock.

[@UTVonDemand]

@C-Bomb especially if you can't financially afford it to buy a new machine every year. We certainly could not.

[@edwilliams8789]

Sold my 2019 x2 last week to buy a RMAX. X2 is a great machine that did Moab, Rockies, Idaho, South Dakota, and Tennesse in spades. Rock solid reliable. More than enough power for its class. I wanted more suspension so going RMax.

[@joshpierzina7648]

Machine looks amazing, thank for the great and detailed overview!

[@UTVonDemand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it. We appreciate it.

[@matthewhouser2365]

Looks like an incredible machine, but they couldn’t think of a cooler name than RMAX?

[@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892]

RMAX is cool for 3 reasons.. 1. It's an omage to the Yamaha VMAX and VMAX means maximum initial velocity. 2. RMAX means a maximum roughness depth in a evaluation length, and 3. It can also mean max effective range of weapons.. So RMAX was a pretty good choice in my opinion.. But Wolverine, that'll always be a 4wheeler in my book 👍

[@robertcruickshank5617]

More imaginative than YXZ. Barely. Be a while before we see them around here.

[@codysine2419]

hope they keep it about the same for 2022 i want one ordering my in september

[@UTVonDemand]

It's unlikely to change much in the second year.

[@bbreckner9884]

Loving the beard. But I can’t ever get over the fact that it feels a high schooler giving a presentation!

[@bbreckner9884]

Also Yamaha is just waiting to pull the trigger and put this into the grizzly.. or a new machine 🤔

[@UTVonDemand]

@@bbreckner9884 that would be sweet.

[@UTVonDemand]

LOL, how rude.

[@DirtObseXXion]

WTF B!

[@anthonymartinez7418]

I'm impressed

[@UTVonDemand]

Lots of us are.

[@michaelbouck4357]

I like the new look and features but the sloped hood on the 2020 X2/X4 models is very useful in seeing what is in front of you on technical trails. The 2021 looks like the hood is higher and will be harder to see over.

[@UTVonDemand]

We will be in one soon and will check out the site line for you.

[@bertpritchett317]

I bought a 2019 rspec se. I am 6'4 if i would have know this was coming I would have waited. With that I have put a deposit down on the rmax2 xt -r. Cant wait.

[@UTVonDemand]

Congratulations. Make sure to stop back and tell us how you like it. We will be getting a chance to drive one very soon.

[@danpmatz]

I heard it's really tight in the cab you might have a problem being that tall. Hopefully not have you sat in one yet?

[@bertpritchett317]

@@danpmatz I picked up my rmax2 1000. It has a lot more room than my 2019 rspec se. The angle of the pedals are improved I will not need to add the throttle max on this machine. The fit and finish are amazing and the power is night and day different. I loved my rspec but don't regret selling it now.

[@joekearney]

This is awesome , but I just purchased a new Can am maverick Trail 1000 DPS . Everyone’s knocking Polaris , but if you think they’ll just stand still you’re silly . 1-2 years and they’ll have their response to it . I’ve owned about all brands . Polaris is like Ford to me , they pump out the best performing updates quickly , but fall short of max potential due to quality control problems , or lack of care either way . I just don’t think North American manufacturers will ever match Japanese quality control . I think it comes down to character . Greed and quantity reigns here . My Maverick Trail has all kinds of drive train pop and clunk from under the front end while articulating over much of anything , and rough cvt engagement and sounds hard on the belt when it engages . As well as grease zerks EVERYWHERE. This is simply NOT NEEDED in any form or fashion . Sealed compressed bushings never failed on any Japanese machine I’ve had no matter the miles or abuse . Copy them . Stop trying to make more money from parts etc . I was needing 50” width so I only had two options sadly , and I chose the can am over the 900 trail rzr .

[@UTVonDemand]

Hope you're enjoying your Maverick Trail. That's a nice unit. Right you are, Polaris will be back with something to match the Yamaha soon. The Japanese are regarded by many as having higher quality construction but it takes them a lot longer to respond. Love the new Yamaha, can't wait to see what Polaris does to Beat It.

[@airdogg1979]

This looks like a winner!

[@UTVonDemand]

Oh yeah. Thanks for watching.

[@rottiejakeluke]

I’m looking at Honda Pioneer 1000-5 limited. What can you tell me about this to make me consider it over the Honda? What about the bed? Thanks

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

I think I might have bought the wrong machine I think I like this better than my Kawasaki krx impressive machine gonna have to go check them out

[@UTVonDemand]

We've seen a lot of people commenting that they wish Kawasaki had made a 64" wide version of the KRX, wanting a 64" machine with a CVT. When we got the details on the RMAX we thought it would fit the bill for them.

[@ryandearing5456]

@@UTVonDemand Yes, I was looking hard at the KRX but the 68" width was a deal breaker. A 64" KRX would be nice but then it wouldn't have the same suspension numbers and a 4 seat KRX would be huge! the RMAX4 is the perfect all around machine.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@ryandearing5456 we are going to have a crack at the two-seater very soon. If you pick up a 4-seat model tell us how you like it.

[@dameyonbrooks3332]

Yamaha come on with the 1000 viking vi with turf mode

[@subshooting8414]

The grizzly and raptor need this motor next.

[@UTVonDemand]

ATV enthusiasts might want to see a 1000cc machine from Yamaha but NOT the Raptor. Making that machine weight 600lb would suck. There's more to life than flat straightaways. Some of us still like to jump and pound whoops. Things that take skill and are more fun with less weight..

[@Bill14886]

To bad Yamaha doesn't give previous owners trading in a special incentive on trade in. I'd take such a big hit I'd be nuts to upgrade to the RMax from my 2019 X2 with only 150hrs on it. Nice rig but a bit to much for me absorb .

[@UTVonDemand]

Yeah, it's a bummer when you come out on the wrong side of progress. You would probably get more on the open market then you would get on trade-in.

[@Bill14886]

@@UTVonDemand the worse part is for almost 150 more CC & bigger tires & better shocks the price tag sure empties your wallet on this one. My base model 2018 x2 with 72" plow ,winch, roof, windshield, & rear bumper cost around $16k. It would cost my over $10,000. Or more to upgrade. I'll pass

[@UTVonDemand]

@@Bill14886 if we just bought a new unit in the past year or two we probably have to pass to. We can't afford to buy a new unit every year or two.

[@gentlemanwethepeople1472]

Got the 4seater xtr it’s a badass machine

[@ben_way1]

We hope they release a gray one like our grey yxz but we are probably gonna just get the blue le

[@UTVonDemand]

Are you looking at the RMAX2 or RMAX4?

[@jamesclark5082]

Love the r max 1000

[@Fixin-To]

95mm of adjustment?

[@perezm714]

Suzuki is still sticking to their Samurai line up.

[@DirtObseXXion]

HA!

[@ECS46987]

👍👍 thank you Yamaha!!!

[@UTVonDemand]

Heck yeah.

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Who is this guy talking..? I've not seen him in a SxS... . . . . Another great video guys... 👍👍👍

[@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892]

Lol! You've literally seen me in your Talon!.. Shocking, I didn't melt...

[@UTVonDemand]

Thanks DOC. Chad spends a lot more time on four wheels rather than in them but he was saying that of all the SXSs on the market, this one interests him most.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 LMAO

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

@@UTVonDemand Just messin with yall.. 👍👍

[@UTVonDemand]

@@doc_teamwaxoffroad We know. we appreciate the harassment.

[@johnbaldwin9290]

Of course we want to see a comparison, shootout, between the Yamaha RMAX 2 and the General XP 1000

[@UTVonDemand]

We have to test it first.

[@benlastname6667]

I think it would go perfect with also owning a Krx 1000.

[@UTVonDemand]

Heck yeah, why not own two great machines.

[@07decker]

I have a X4 with hard cab, and the X2, both SE's So I ordered the RMAX SE, but it's going to take a while in Canada. No windshield available until Jan 21? Hope I get a free t-shirt or something for spending 100K! WTF Yamaha?

[@UTVonDemand]

LOL, for a hundred K you certainly deserve a t-shirt.😂

[@DUNEATV]

RMAX vs Chad’s beard....Who wins?

[@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892]

Not fair..... For the RMAX 😎

[@UTVonDemand]

Both are burly.

[@DUNEATV]

Chad from ATV&UTVOnDemand! LOL!!!

[@robertsamson7071]

Oh yes love Yamaha products

[@gagechapman4616]

Get a can am

[@hursteric]

They need to make a mud ready version.

[@gagechapman4616]

Or just get a can am

[@hursteric]

Get this Rat To 5000 Subs In 2020 it would be nice to have more then 2 options for mud ready units. Yamaha has the capability to make a good reliable machine.

[@barryrobinson8085]

How much are they?

[@UTVonDemand]

They start at $19,799.

[@gagechapman4616]

UTVonDemand waste of money get a can am

[@jordanjessop8220]

We need a wolverine vs a honda talon

[@miketourigny852]

Looks great , I’m definitely interested!!

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

Great review more content on this machine !!

[@UTVonDemand]

we'll do our best.

[@Roberto-br5st]

Would like to see a driving comparison between the general and the rmax.. i was leaning towards the general and now the rmax has given me pause

[@UTVonDemand]

We have a General XP 1000 in for testing. As soon as we get a small break in the weather we will get a test filmed on it. After that, we will do a comparison for you. After the General test you should have a decant idea how they will stack up.

[@edwilliams8789]

Picking one up today.

[@twilliams6999]

Not much of a comparison between the general and the rmax... as the rmax will work. 10 year belt warranty? Generals struggle to last 1 year. Rzrs even less. Really no need for a shootout unless you want to humiliate polaris.

[@UTVonDemand]

We would expect the competition to be a bit more competitive then that.

[@twilliams6999]

@@UTVonDemand Then you obviously don't sell units or OEM parts. 🤣 find me a dealer that stocks pioneer wheel bearings. Now find me one that DOESN'T stock RGR/RZR wheel bearings. 2/3 of any multi-line dealership's parts inventory is dedicated to polaris... not because they're more popular but because they break exponentially more often. Go to the parts counter at your local polaris/Honda/Kawasaki/yamaha dealer and ask them. They don't stock anything but batteries, tires, belts, oil, brakes, and filters for the JDM UTVs. They have polaris bushings, ball joints, bearings, belts, ignitions switches, CV shafts, etc. ON THE SHELF AT ALL TIMES.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@twilliams6999 correct you are. We are not a dealer. We respect your opinion and the Yamaha may very well prove to be more reliable but it's not our job to make assumptions although we are certainly excited about the new Yamaha.

[@huffaluffagus9475]

Ill own a rmax4 someday

[@UTVonDemand]

Hopefully one day soon.

[@ryleperera8446]

very informative video thanks, I know the reliability of the engines from owning several Yamaha motorcycle's

[@UTVonDemand]

Hopefully we'll find our review just as informative.

[@timjohnson9406]

SHIT, I WANT ONE !!!! I HAD THE RHINO AND KODIAK THEN GRIZZLY . That ride is sweet,its about time yamaha.

[@UTVonDemand]

Love the enthusiasm.

[@MikePailliotet]

any idea what the spare wheel carrier options will be?

[@flmacphee1158]

yamaha vs Polaris vs Can-am

[@machinehead6892]

Ya no need to compare a Polaris to a Yamaha, Polaris will never stand up to the Quality of a Yamaha!!

[@garyglover3149]

Your XTR should of had adventure pro.

[@UTVonDemand]

This is just a first look video before we got our unit. We hadn't driven it at this time. The XTR does have an adventure Pro.

[@Captain250FX]

I want one ☝🏽

[@UTVonDemand]

So do we!

[@izom]

11:58 nice helmet...;-))

[@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892]

When you see a helmet that nice, you gotta make sure it makes it in the video 😉

[@yung1388]

👍👍👍👍

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

YAMAHA :WOLVERINE R - MAX 1.000 PARA RODAR EM QUALQUER ESTRADAS : RODOVIAS : TRILHAS : MATAS : PEDREGULHOS : Etc ; new lançamentos Model : R - Max : 1.3 L Turbo Ano : 2022 ~ 2023 : Super Potente !!!! Yamaha : ........,...........

[@triple6758]

Bring back the Rhinos.

[@UTVonDemand]

Why?

[@triple6758]

@@UTVonDemand We don't all have 20 grand to spend on a UTV. The Rhino was capable and reliable with a reasonable price tag. The horsepower and suspension wars have not been kind to people on a budget.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@triple6758 we are totally into what you're saying. We are happy to see Yamaha pushing the fringes of performance in the sport utility class but our personal bank accounts keep us aware of the need for fun affordable machines. It's the reason that our sister Channel ATV on demand is constantly advocating for the release of new affordably priced sport quads. Currently in side by sides the fun really begins around $15,000. Here's betting the machine you're asking for at this point would cost every bit of $12,000. That's still pretty far from twenty Grand but not too far from the entry level Wolverine X2.

[@triple6758]

@@UTVonDemand I bought a Mule Pro MX for 8999. It's the closest thing that exists to the original Rhinos IMO. I also recently purchased a 2020 KLX300 dirt bike from Kawasaki. They seem to be the only manufacturer concerned with the 'average man market' and are offering machines with plenty of performance and capability at a great price. I may have chosen a different manufacturer if there were other options available for the price. Again, the performance wars are leaving an entire segment of buyers behind...IMO. A friend got a Polaris XP Ranger this spring...cost him 17,000. I got a great dirt bike *and a great UTV for less. I see buyers shying away from the costly machines in the future. Perhaps I will be proven wrong.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@triple6758 it's funny you mention those machines. We've been considering reviewing that mule because of its sporty styling an entry-level price and our ATV publication was considering reviewing the klx300 because you can hardly buy a used dirt bike for the price that thing is brand new. Yes, Kawasaki is doing a good job of catering to the entry level Price Market.

[@Shredxcam22]

Man I would love to upgrade from my rhino 660 to an rmax4.

[@UTVonDemand]

That would be a nice upgrade.

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Now put this engine in a grizzly.

[@UTVonDemand]

Are you ready to drop $13,000 to $14,000 for it?

[@MatthewC137]

@@UTVonDemand $13,000 to $14,000 Canadian would be perfect 😉

[@UTVonDemand]

@@MatthewC137 That's under 10K here in the states. What SXS can you buy for that at all? not much.

[@MatthewC137]

@@UTVonDemand Actually, 10k U.S. goes for 13,218 Canadian at the moment and I thought we were talking about the Grizzly, not a SXS. Last but not least, I thought it would be obvious that I was joking.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@MatthewC137 oops, I apologize. Thanks for getting me back on track. Sometimes when you respond to to a comment notification you lose track of where it was in a conversation.

[@charlespalmer5807]

Question can you get the dmode on the base RMAX 2 model?

[@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892]

You can buy the switch and it's plug and play.. That enables the drive modes. It's around $300

[@UTVonDemand]

Yes, Chad is right. You can absolutely add the D mode to the base model RMAX. Sorry, my bad. For some reason I thought you were talking about the 850 Wolverine X2.

[@charlespalmer5807]

@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 , Perfect, 300,not bad!

[@charlespalmer5807]

@@UTVonDemand , Do you know when white is going to be available ?

[@danpmatz]

That center of gravity is too high that thing is going to be a bucking machine like the yxz

[@dhananjaykunwarsingh1979]

4cylinder engine have this

[@UTVonDemand]

2 cylinder

[@Jimbo-ud9wh]

The General is dead, long live the RMAX!

[@UTVonDemand]

Ouch. LOL

[@jasonissel217]

Screams, for 20k! My van didn't cost that much. I'll get a Rubicon Jeep for cheaper.

[@UTVonDemand]

Well if you're interested on driving your Jeep Rubicon on the street anywhere that makes sense. If you simply want a capable off-road the rmax will be better than a Jeep in many ways.

[@itstherightone5179]

The BMS is better

[@donaldgowans6688]

Yamaha rules it’s about time reliable 😬

[@jacksmith375]

I looked up the cost for one of the two seaters they want 20+ thousand dollars for it’s ,ridiculous,way over priced.

[@UTVonDemand]

The base model is under $20,000. It's basically the same price as a general XP 1000.

[@jacksmith375]

You can buy a general for 15.700, the base model of the RMAX2 was 19,700. Very poor pricing by Yamaha

[@UTVonDemand]

@@jacksmith375 pretty sure that's for the general 1000, not the general XP 1000. Got to compare apples to apples.

[@jacksmith375]

I was comparing base model to base model

[@chrisanderson1449]

Cost of ownership is more important than price IMO. I'll pay more for a reliable reputation so I don't get stranded or wait for a machine to get repaired. Yamaha equals quality in everything they do... from instruments to outboards to powersports. The Rmax checks all the right boxes for me.

[@galtboy1195]

Where ya at HONDA?!?!?!!

[@UTVonDemand]

You've got to cut Honda a little slack. They have launched four sport side by sides over the past year. Hopefully more coming soon.

[@galtboy1195]

@@UTVonDemand that's very true I'm just excited for when they hopefully get a sport utility cross like this or the general. I'm a Honda fan and don't prefer the cvt belt systems.

[@edwins1718]

Looks like you could eat a lot of mud from those front wheels.

[@glitchinglive]

All I wanna know what the mph is and all these KZbinrs never mention it it's almost like it never exist anymore idk understand shit there saying

[@UTVonDemand]

I'm pretty sure we said it was just under 70. That would lead us to think it is 68 or 69 miles per hour. Again, it's just under 70. It's in the video. Just under 70 would not indicate 65. How much difference does 1 to 2 miles per hour make for you? Here's betting you want to install 32s so it will be more like 74 or 75. Thanks for watching

[@Kmecha84]

Everyone is all caught up with mph, who gives a crap. If you wanna rip down some road jump in your truck and haul ass. Torque and mid is what you want

[@itstherightone5179]

Too expensive.

[@UTVonDemand]

You're never going to get something like this for 10 grand.

[@ericbuchta9765]

Well I was going to buy one but something about the hindering electronics, push me away. You may as well put traction control and craw control in case you 90 year old grandmother 👵 takes it out to get the mail. O crap 💩 what would she do, there is not a setting for rock lane roads. I guess will find out soon bc someone will buy one so no worries Yahama.

[@UTVonDemand]

What features exactly are you complaining about?

[@ericbuchta9765]

It’s the Terrain selector. Rock sand mud. It’s the beginning of the end.

[@ericbuchta9765]

Sorry about the complaining, it’s me just frustrated at things. For instance go test drive a 55,000 1/2 ton truck and try to do a donut in a open safe parking lot when there is no one around. It will not let you. But now if I paid for a truck I should get the black key that gives me access to the babysitter that comes with the truck and turns it off. So I can use the truck. I get it though some Jack ass will mess it up for us, like it has in the past. The same reason Horsepower, in my opinion is overpriced.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@ericbuchta9765 LOL, yeah, that's pretty ridiculous. Pay extra, get the off-road package, not be able to do a donut. That would suck. We're not completely sold on the computer-controlled suspension systems yet for high-level drivers but we have found the various throttle modes to be pretty handy on other machines. Our biggest complaint with all the technology is the price that comes with it but that's the price you pay. We will let you know pretty soon if you can do a donut in the rmax.

[@UTVonDemand]

@@ericbuchta9765 if you're talking about the selector for the different throttle modes we have seen this work well on other machines. We have a feeling that rock and mud mode will make the throttle much less sensitive when you start pushing the gas pedal making it less susceptible to unwanted inputs from petal Bob. Where sport or performance mode feels like a directly connected cable that start dishing out the throttle early. Our experience with electronic throttle is that it has worked well. We would rather see electronic throttle as than blaring stereos in the woods. That's just one guy's opinion though.

[@terb5804]

With a top speed of 52 MPH................Yawn...

[@UTVonDemand]

I love critics you don't watch. Top speed is just under 70.

[@gagechapman4616]

UTVonDemand Awww cute my little outlander 570 went 78

[@ryandearing5456]

Top speed is 70 MPH as confirmed by GPS in at least two videos. Why would you need an off road machine to go faster than 70?