Which Side by Side Should I Buy 2021 Edition

[@mbowmanvfd]

Yamaha R-max Is a awesome trail riding rig

[@KenVet]

Bought a '23 Wolverine X4 850 XT-R. Being seniors now, we traded our 2-up atv, and with the ability to bring family/friends along makes the experience really fun and comfortable. Happy trails, be safe

[@Gus5515]

All I know I was at hatfield and McCoy's with a group of 30 almost all the machines you have mentioned and there was only one brand when we were out there that ran 100% no limp mode, no down times. And that was the Hondas. Now not everyone had down time but Hondas had none.

[@kennethdozier4478]

we did polaris on that same trail and did just fine, sorry if that came off rude. -edit

[@KnDArsenal]

I work at a Polaris dealership. Polaris is not shipping any dealer stock. All 2021s have to be special order only. 4-8 weeks for delivery time. The best all around car is Polaris XP1000 Premium. It’s the car that does everything very well.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Pro XP?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Sounds about right. I’ve heard people are getting RZR’s on time when they order them. I was blown away to see how empty the local RideNow was a few weeks back. -Joe

[@PracticallySquared1]

Started out with a 18 rzr S1000, now I have a 21 x3 base model. Where I ride 64" is max and while I strongly considered the pro xp I know a couple friends who have them and 1 had a blown engine with 600 miles and the other had major clutch problems. While that's only a small sample size it was enough to steer me away. The only thing I hate about the x3 is servicing it. Oil changes are overly hard and taking taking seats out is a pain. The truth is there's no perfect machine. They all have their flaws.

[@nervousordo]

9:40 The dump bed was the selling point for us buying a 700-4 deluxe Honda. We use ours exclusively on our property, hauling scrub brush and logs.

[@carlosmariscal6373]

1st time side-by-side owner. I needed and wanted a 4 seater so I drove just about every single option out there. Was very close tasa toss up between the terax and rmax4. Ended up with the R Max 4 and couldn't be happier and embarrassed pleased with my purchase

[@yujirohanma9692]

I ordered the can-am x3 2022 comes with 200hp

[@steelernation4818]

Living here in Northern Maine, you need a short wheel base good all around machine. First choice which is what I got is a Teryx.

[@BP-ds6io]

Central mainer here! sold the teryx and were trying the talon out!

[@johnspartan3405]

Southern Mainer here looking to get into the fun and purchase my first.

[@steelernation4818]

For a good all around durable machine that has a good price point, you can't go wrong with a Teryx. They have a very good track record with not breaking down on the trails, and I will admit if your looking for something with more hp yes there is better machines out there. But with all the riding I've done with my family good luck driving over 40 mph for that long, and your average speed will be around 10-20 mph at best. So do you really need a 100up machine? The Teryx has a lot of power in low, and add the fact it has front locking differential you will find it hard to get it stuck. I've gone through some very bad mud and had no issues at all, and haven't used my winch yet in the past 2 years of owning it. The only negative I would give it that it's a little loud in the cab, but we use earplugs and that solved that problem. So that's my quick overall view of a Teryx. No matter what, just getting out on the trails is a blast.

[@cflip7452]

I want the slowest side by side available for the cheapest price seeing I’ll use it once a year😂

[@dgarcia5555]

Dope video. I on the verge of buying my first sxs. Teryx 4s is leading the charge. But I feel like after I while ill be regretting not paying up for the power of a rzr.

[@Csdc20]

Fast forward mid2023 I was fortunate enough to snag a 2023 x3 max rs turbo r for 30k 0 miles out the door. So much inventory out there right now dealers are literally selling their inventories at loss. Prices will probably drop a lot more so good picking potential buyers.

[@HeyDude93gt]

Good advice right off the bat but I'll give my 2 cents plus 30 years of wisdom. I'd suggest everyone look at every other manufacturer before looking at ANYTHING Polaris makes

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Read what he wrote again. -Dave

[@HeyDude93gt]

@@650ic6 Side-by-sides haven’t been around that long. But Polaris has. They started building atv’s in the mid 80’s. Their Trail Boss 250 was a my first experience with Polaris and it wasn’t a very impressive experience. Now I can’t comment on their snowmobiles and I shouldn’t of said ANYTHING as I live in the southern part of America. They probably or should make a very good snowmobile since they started that whole thing. Anyways, My statement applies to Polaris atv and sxs

[@Jane-justjane]

@@650ic6 ya thirty years ... we used to build are Own long before all the manufacturers.

[@lobbyrobby]

I'm in the market for a sxs and I'd personally stay away from Polaris too. However I have a friend with 2 of them. (Rangers) and one has 12,000 miles and the other has 15,000 miles with zero issues. I have a Polaris snowmobile and love it but if I was buying a sxs today it would be a Yamaha rmax sport.

[@timwaddell9450]

So key here with this list. It literally is the majority of machines that people buy, even if they are garbage.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Exactly

[@mp211204]

I literally just picked up my 2021 rzr yesterday. 181 hp, the damn thing flies lol

[@HelloThere-vo6en]

Excellent video for the adventures and sport utilities, but very awkward and incomplete that the Talon and KRX were not analyzed like the others.

[@jneill-dj8nz]

Yep, lame..

[@rjejames28]

I've always heard talon if rock crawling is your thing otherwise krx all the way.

[@bmiller1325]

had a polaris Ranger great work vehicle but a little un comfortable on longs trails for my wife and I just traded for an Rmax2 and we both just love it

[@peterpann9619]

Can am goes into limp mode way to much, they eat belts and single shear points however the biggest issues are plastic gear driven oil and water pumps.

[@SamSam-ih6nt]

"Get what your friends have or better.... You don't need what your friends have muchless better. "

[@DerangedOffRoad]

You also don’t want to be that guy who is always breaking down and having to be towed out by your friends. Pretty soon you don’t have any riding friends. So let’s amend it to say you should have a machine that just as capable and reliable as your friends.

[@jimroschli9552]

Liked your review but wish you could 've included the KRX1000, Honda Talon and a couple of other non turbo Sport SxS's. We see alot of them on the trails here in the mountains of the East Coast.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

We've got hours of content on the Talon and KRX.

[@titans2004]

Buy a KRX, you won't regret it. Promise. No cab heat. Climbs everything. It's huge.

[@peterpann9619]

@@titans2004 too pricey and lake in power comparing to others in the same price range.

[@TheVanguard43]

@@peterpann9619 too pricey ? No other non turbo machine can compare with what you get. Show me a non turbo machine with 31 inch carnivores, beadlocks, high clearance a arms. And the best suspension stock in the market for under 20k.

[@jacksisco1]

I went with a DS Turbo R. Should be picking it up mid July. I'm mostly going to be driving dirt roads and open fields so I wanted something I could drift and jump. While still being small enough to ride on trails, the couple times a year I go to the mountains. Almost went with the Yamaha RMAX, but it's to wide for the trails I want to ride. Plus it's more expensive with 50 less horse power. However I'm guessing it would be more reliable and probably climbs better.

[@cast9976]

Thanks for the Yuma shout out!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

🙌👍

[@remichie]

Very helpful and recommendations.

[@stoichiometry147]

Great explanation. Thank you

[@c4arnold86]

I'll take a talon over any Polaris

[@davidcook3746]

Maybe you don’t need a turbo for your first machine but when the price difference between a 112 horse krx and a 200 horse x3 is only a few thousand it doesn’t make sense to buy the krx

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That all depends on how important horsepower is to you. If you spend the majority of your time in rocks, the KRX is just plain better. The opposite is true for dunes where an X3 is just plain better. Start with where and how you plan to ride then pick your machine from there. -Joe

[@satchycollins3985]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@DUNEATV]

Joe, your lucky you at least mentioned the YXZ! Lol!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

😂 may do a vid on why one of the theee Japanese sport machines should be your first SxS. -Joe

[@DerangedOffRoad]

I'm not sure why he mentioned the YXZ. Do they even exist anymore.😂😂 -Dave

[@DUNEATV]

@@DerangedOffRoad DAVE!!!

[@DUNEATV]

@@DerangedOffRoad That would be good video. I seem to remember a video you guys did on the YXZ and you all loved it!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Like loved it so much he sold it for a Jeep? 😂😂😂 -Garrett

[@danielg1642]

Liked and subscribed just cause the circle back 😂😂 Jen psaki in the beginning. But did watch the whole thing.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

😂😂 whatever works we will take it. -Garrett

[@marioeid930]

Turbo side by sides are really only needed for big dunes, i got my xp pro pretty much for that reason

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Totally agree! -Garrett

[@justingagnon6298]

The turbo bikes usually have better trans internals which makes a huge difference when you are in mud and need the torque

[@wieds98]

Odes Ravager 1000 is BADASS and 5 year warranty with extras the competition doesn't have

[@wieds98]

And alot less money than the competition

[@chuckwicksimmons5813]

I placed my order last month for a Can-am HD defender limited fully enclose a cab heater and AC / in the great state of Alaska it's gonna be a 3 to 4 month wait hopefully I made the right decision.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That will be a awesome machine!

[@chuckwicksimmons5813]

@@DerangedOffRoad thank you

[@peterpann9619]

I ordered a maverick x3 120hp turbo a month ago however I think I'm going to cancel it, I've been researching like crazy and have found that they're unreliable on many points. I looking at the Honda Talon.

[@joshgarcia7148]

Sweet choice neighbor (Eagle River)! My in-laws have one (X MR) and it's awesome. We just picked up our RMAX2 1000 LE and need to get it out this weekend. You'll love the Defender up here. Obviously not the fastest, but it's built like a tank, and pretty unstoppable. Hope to see you out there!

[@chuckwicksimmons5813]

@@joshgarcia7148 like wise my brother. Now I'm in the process of trying to do my research and do diligence on trails that I can go on so I don't beat it up.

[@stereotypicalaudio]

Dude something's up with your audio. Good video but the audio is painful. What mic are you using? You might need a filter or a powered hub, to pull some of that out.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

True that my friend! Unfortunately didn’t notice til it was all in the can. New mic(s) ordered... 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for watching. -Joe

[@gumps1986]

The delivery to sale time of a new machine in my town is about 2 hours. They’re on the floor and out the door immediately. I’ve been waiting on delivery a Talon 1000X for over a month. It’s built ready to go, but they can’t get it shipped.

[@mikechrisman2076]

I bought 2 Pioneers carry 5 or 3 with dump bed no beltan its a Honda 1000cc

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Waited 3 weeks for my turbo 4. Not much difference in price to talon etc.. if you can afford it, get a turbo, or at least a thousand for hauling people and gear. Also might want to mention figuring in travel, stay, camping expenses etc on top of cost of the sxs. If all you can afford is the sxs, gonna be hard to pay for gas, trailer, room, cabin, or camping, upgrades. I use enclosed trailer so I can just pay to camp and have a decent place to sleep.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

True that. If you don’t live next to trails, getting there can be expensive. Like most other hobbies, it’s pay to play. -Joe

[@davidcaskey4669]

Less than 50 miles to Logan Wv from my house I guess I've never thought about the cost of riding somewhere else

[@jimvanko9642]

Krx, talon, yxz??

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

I choose x3 can am . Using it for everything. Mud, sand dunes, rock climbing, hitting trails. My all in one vehicle

[@chicago1680]

Same here with mods too..love it and I driven all the others the x3 is just too much fun

[@adamUDavies]

Well I guess I will wait to buy one then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Darrells..]

Been waiting since December on my Honda talon x4, dealer told me may be a 2022 model..hope it's a good color

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That’s what we’re hearing. -Joe

[@thall6076]

Hope you get it soon, we ordered our talon 4 seater in March and shipped out few days ago finally, and see some dealers finally starting to get Product, on honda forums this past week see tons of people got there talon 4 seater they had ordered.

[@yamahaSHO]

#2... My friends play no roll. I know how I ride/drive.

[@MiK3Y13]

Also the Wildcat XX, best suspension in the biz. It and the KRX are the strongest out of the box. KRX is wider tho at 68.

[@titans2004]

LOVE MY KRX!!!!!!

[@MiK3Y13]

@@stopbeinglazy8343 keep dreaming

[@supremesxsadventures4134]

Nice Video! Have you looked into the new RZR trail 900's?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Not yet fully, but have been starting to look at them. They seem really cool with a great price point.

[@GeneMcEntire]

So I just rented a 2022 KRX1000 down in Huricanne for a day and ran it pretty hard around Warner Valley and Sandhollow alongside my well setup 18 XP4 Turbo. After spending a day with the 2 if I had to choose new/stock I think I'd go KRX. I know I'd miss the turbo from time to time but it would be rare and the smoothness of the clutch and steering on the KRX was just sooooo much better. My XP4 had a better ride but I also have shocktherapy springs and with it being a 4 seater it's just going to be soomther by default. That's likely the one thing that would keep me from buying a KRX, if it were only a 4 seater which I know we've all heard a million times.. What is Kawi waiting on?

[@DirtbikerG63]

Now they have a 4 seat Krx

[@Ma_Deuce]

​@DirtbikerG63 still not a turbo though. If they did I would have got the krx over the pro xp

[@muzicfinder1]

All my buddy's got rzr, so of course I went out and bought a rzr killer!!! 2021 maverick x3 max ds turbo rr!!! I love giving it the beans!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@chicago1680]

My buddy sold his razor after I drag that ass then he drove mine and ordered a 4 door turbo rr

[@loganharrison3841]

😂😂 righhhhhttttt

[@chicago1680]

@@loganharrison3841 a non turbo razor 5 years old vs my 2018 x3 rc with tune exhaust more boost and intake and you are saying riiiiight? Lol why would I lie? I also have a 700 plus hp Corvette. I think my vids are still up.

[@____MC____]

Id say speed utv, but no ones got the assembly line versions yet and who knows if they can even source enough ecu's since the rest of the world is running into the same problem.

[@mingomane1]

No mention of the ranger xp? I would put my ranger crew up against a Honda pioneer any day on the trails. My ranger went everywhere my buddies turbo s went at the iron range orv park in Minnesota

[@nathanbeaner928]

Representing YUMA fck ya!!!

[@cr250rish]

Are the canam x3’s reliable that’s my main concern

[@-beastbryce-6273]

Xp pro for me

[@kaizer9455]

Just ordered my new mav turbo rr and it won't be available for five months

[@johnferreira174]

Honda Talon 1000x 4

[@eithanlong1355]

Only option I know of is Honda

[@redbeardedripper]

Why no wildcat xx??

[@chrishill1286]

Retiring to Montana, fish, hunt, and miles of places to explore. I want a side by side. A couple of parameters you did not mention. Quiet and range or fuel economy. All comments are welcome. I dont need to go fast I used to moto cross then road race in my younger days.

[@jeffmorse5599]

Right now the only correct answer is whatever you can find. no inventory of the best machines out there.

[@haydendenard2693]

2 minutes in and we are already talking about keeping up with the jone's you dont HAVE to have what your friends have i work on all brands and i bought a t4 for 2 reasons 1 the wheel base 2 durability i get to laugh at all my friends in x3s and rzrs broke down and making 10 point turns to get through the switch backs they cant go everywhere i go they were too short sighted and worried about heing flashy dont listen just buy a quality machine that you can afford and get out and have fun even if its a t4 and sometimes the group runs off and leaves you you will catch up when they get hung up in the tight spots you dont have to spend 30k to have some fun

[@patdudley7635]

Want a sxs now after 35yrs on 2 wheels. Looking at the base model 2020 RZR XP Pro. has it the capability for short tracks to fire up the horses ?. My small bit of land has steep flood banks, around 2 meters high and about 60 deg. will it climb them without spinning the wheels ? . I want speed and torque but more than that slow power also.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

I don’t see an issue but you can run 32’s on a stock platform to get some more height. -Garrett

[@trialnterror]

Get me a hook up on a Honda

[@sidewinderdesigns8889]

Get a YXZ SS with panel shifters Or a Honda talent to Cedar live valve

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Wildcat

[@petermchenry8185]

Tried a few machines(Pioneer,KRX & Talon). My 36 inch inseam leaves my knees jammed into the dash. Any recommendations for a tall driver?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

There's some aftermarket kits that allow the drivers seat on the KRX to slide back a few inches more.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Without modification, the Talon and KRX will be your best bet. The X3’s have decent legroom but the dash stuff on the right side is almost guaranteed to be a problem for the knee of taller drivers. My inseams 34” and it is for me. With the Talon, I’ve seen people cut the small cross bar from behind the seat out and slide the drivers seat back another 2 inches or so. -Joe

[@wgj4everlong426]

My son is 6ft 6 and this is only checking in 50 inch machines and he says maverick trail is best for him comfort wise

[@timleonard9762]

Think I’ll get a Speed UTV

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Let us know how that goes. Hopefully they go into production this decade.

[@timleonard9762]

Deranged Off-Road Will do! I’m going to be renting it out, I think a lot of people are going to be curious about its performance and to judge for themselves. Why not make a few bucks in the process?

[@calebshigley7937]

Song?

[@veritasvalere88]

I just want to know what you would recommend in terms of electric machines or alternative energy, non-combustible engines. That’s what I’m looking into that’s the market I’m looking into…?

[@GeneMcEntire]

going to be interesting to see where that goes, electric would be great but range and charging would be a huge challenge

[@MichaelGarcia-gz8op]

Rzr pro xp

[@MichaelGarcia-gz8op]

4

[@Nissanalltheway]

No friends well darn

[@YAMR1000]

YXZ 1000R SS

[@DerangedOffRoad]

It’s a great machine 👍

[@gunrightsmafia9867]

Robby Gordon speed utv!!!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Until it’s officially released, it won’t make the list. 👍

[@gunrightsmafia9867]

@@DerangedOffRoad thats far but i would put or wait!!!

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

60 inch is the best in Michigan and all that hp will not help you in mi when you can only go 30mph lol

[@chrisanderson1449]

I agree. No need for wide stance and turbos. Like reliable, agile machines here on West Michigan's tight trails.

[@jamesvolpe2186]

SPEED UTV

[@Fashimy]

Eh not bad but you did leave out a huge riding genre

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Which is…….???

[@peytonmann11]

19 mins

[@chicago1680]

Yes you need a turbo and don't mess around you want the fastest so just get a can am x3. I driven a few non turbo machines and I would never want one. My friend bought a non turbo razor 4 door and said he didn't need all that power. He drove my x3 and sold his razor 3 days later and bought a 4 door x3. It does it all crawl cruise trails and hold the fuck on type of driving. Anything else is really a class behind it.

[@shannonstiles8751]

🇺🇸

[@FloridaTingz]

Dont get a segway fugleman

[@NSRKracing]

You missing the best sxs SPEED UTV.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

We'll talk about them when their customers actually get them.

[@danielfonseca437]

That's an excuse to sale more expensive folks

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

To me its always best to get one fresh out the box. Yeah!!!! The community is growing bigger each year. Must be GEN Z. hell with 9 to 5 jobs. KZbin is the way to go. Get paid to do what u love. LETS RIDE

[@superstellarfuntimecellar550]

Like Gen Z never rode before? 🙄

[@titans2004]

It's all ages, seems to be growing everywhere.

[@kellymxcarazed2357]

Gearbox over cvt never will i ever buy a cvt pos

[@lolimtrying]

Machine lol

[@philolen481]

You missed the best one of the bunch -- the artic cat wild cat XX better than all of these

[@timwaddell9450]

I agree as i own one and noticed from dealers to all except dirttrax amd the guys out of canada, every one turns their backs at the xx. Very odd to me