Wildcat XX vs XP1000 YXZ1000R RZR Turbo Maverick X3 drag!

[@mattplacht2005]

Great comparison video, non bias, just the facts, that's why I like your videos. You tell it how it is, and let people make there own decisions on what to buy based on what I would call real life data. Good job!!!!

[@mattplacht2005]

P.S. Viewers don't get butt hurt if your favorite machine didn't do what you hoped. Hit that like button anyway. Who knows the next review may go in your favor.

[@nathonsmithson3024]

They all performed exactly like they should have with the exception of the xx. It's power to weight should have restricted it more. Must be higher on the tourqe end.

[@venomr6rider]

I swear i love this channel. Bunch of buds hanging out bringing quality content. I feel u guys always give the meat and potatoes and always say and notice what we (the viewers) notice and see. U guys dont lie or cheat. It all seems genuine. Again awesome channel and awesome vids! Keep it up!

[@venomr6rider]

Brian Lewis hahaha id watch. This channel offers hours of good entertainment

[@kong3]

The Wildcat really shines in the pure off-road west. Moab, desert sand and rocks. They really put the effort in that area.

[@speed_shooter]

Those redline clutch dumps with the YXZ are crazzzyyyy hahaha

[@PistNbroke]

Great Job, Alot of hate coming from the XX guys but you did a perfect job in this comparison. could not have been more impartial and well done. my hats off to you guys.

[@SXSBlog]

Can't make everybody happy, tried to be as fair as we could. Thank you!

[@nathonsmithson3024]

PistNbroke heck they used two machines to get it done. That's like 250 hp

[@mattpichner5898]

I'm getting an xx and I think this is a very fare comparison, wouldn't really make sense for it to walk all the others with the huge weight difference. Put it on a 300 lb diet and things would change drastically I feel

[@davidl.532]

Another great video, love how you are showing a fair and honest comparison. keep them coming and looking forward to the next release.

[@ericd4772]

The proverbial "proof" is in the pudding! Well done fellas!! Another triumph for the SXS Blog!!

[@C8guy84]

Ya know the XX did not do that bad considering the weight/hp differences. 1 to 2 car lengths for being 30-40hp down and heavier just shows how well it is putting the power that it does have down. I love the looks and the suspension setup and the power potential is there being a yamaha powerplant. Have been in the market for a new SxS and I am now seriously considering the XX. I can pick one up here in town new for 17,500 🤔. Sweet Vid!

[@eschenn1]

The XP1K is still swingin 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@vegastyle84]

The XX is the coolest looking machine IMO. Still happy I bought my ‘17 XP1K non turbo for $16.7 during Polaris rebates last year.

[@nicjames9466]

"no its just a real turd coming out of the hole" Lmao Steve FTW

[@eltwitch9469]

That five wide is freaken epic! Awesome video guys. Keep up the great work, 100 teeeennn till the End!

[@EvolutionPowersports]

Great video. That went pretty much as expected. Nice job!

[@DirtRoadBoyz2]

Good good good stuff. Really dig the races!

[@one-of-us9939]

Hey guys... Y'all did excellent! A blast to watch and informative so thanks everyone involved!

[@mikedesilets3324]

Looked like as controlled of a comparison as possible. Results as predicted. Thanks guys.

[@T51B1]

Holy moly, how does the wildcat weigh so much?

[@nathonsmithson3024]

I'm just messing with youse guys. I know it's impossible to find a stock x3

[@NorthernRiderOffroad]

XX just needs a diet. 1800+ lbs is pretty hefty

[@cybermavrik]

Northern Rider ...Add a fat girl to those yxz's.... XX wins every time !!!

[@WilliamStewart1]

Northern Rider The weight is there for a reason, it can take a beating when it comes to jumping and bumps better than any other side by side, they're big machines.

[@NorthernRiderOffroad]

William Stewart possibly, I think the jury is still out.

[@Ryan-hp6xt]

The XX is overengineered, the aarms are huge compared to an rzr aarm for example. I'd rather be heavy and solid than light and frail when trail riding.

[@havvicks1]

Look how a stock machine handled KoH. I do believe I remember seeing an XX driving over top of a broke YXZ.

[@erikjeffery1072]

Love seeing the new machine getting a full review and I am sure it’s a good unit. But seeing it in person I just can’t get past the rear bed. It’s like they didn’t know if they wanted to build a utility machine or a sport machine. It just looks confused. I’m sure in the next couple years it will all get worked out. As someone in the market for a upgrade it doesn’t really move the needle for me. But well done guys. It’s a honest real review of what they have to offer

[@waynehicks317]

XX seems cool but when u said she already broke...sounds like classic artic cat..

[@HotlapHolden]

It is a new design and it's not Arctic Cat...Built by Textron

[@middlehot]

No problem with mine and best ride on the market in whoops

[@ebsell]

Tweeks its an Arctic Cat that happens to be owned by Textron. But the whole design is still Cat.

[@clapzzclaw3535]

Wasup Fool but it’s technically made by textron, it’s not a real CAT

[@waynehicks317]

@@clapzzclaw3535 ok well instill see artic cats broken and being recovered on trails all the time lol and no one rides em

[@ryanbieberich6332]

I'd love, love, love to see the xx in the trails with you guys. Great video fellas

[@SXSBlog]

Us too, c'mon Textron, get with it....

[@jeffyoung2089]

Yall get to have all of the FUN!! Great Video! Really enjoyed it!

[@stacyreid5077]

Such a great comparison video y'all. So glad that I can watch and k ow that it's not gonna be a favored comparison right the bat. I talked to the Adrenaline Junkies and they said they'd love to get with y'all and ride or something, now that'd be sweet to watch y'all run the trails with them

[@Rangerxpcrew]

I was looking hard at the xx we went out on a test drive no I was not driving the store owner was It broke down too lost a piston I ended up getting a rzr.

[@mikedesilets3324]

Textron needs to give you another one for sure, to test in technical terrain. Also with and without paddles in the dunes.

[@SXSBlog]

You reading this Textron?

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

I like what the wildcats trying to do. As in, I like the suspension set up and the factory cage. Hell, I love the look but the price fucked it over big time. The price is turbo territory and it’s in the N/A category. I hear people talking about turbo kits for it but that’s neither here nor there as of right now. Why buy it then spend money making it what it should be. Might as well just get a turbo sxs to start and have piece of mind that it’s built from the factory to be a turbo. For 19,999 “MSRP” you can get a turbo RZR and that’s about 2-3K below the the wildcat. Yes you can argue that you don’t need that much power but shit, it’s out there already and I want power.

[@SXSBlog]

Solid arguments man.... We'll see.

[@njorgnjorg6057]

U.A.T. I’m not trying to argue but My local arctic cat dealer is selling the xx at $19,000. Where are you buying a bran new rzr turbo for 2-3k below that price. I want to now because I’ll go there and buy one. Msrp on a standard rzr turbo with walker evens shocks is $19999. The fox adddition is 22,999. Which in my opinion is the machine that a person should compare the xx to. Now take a standard rzr 1000xp that msrp at 17999 and put some of the features that the xx come standard with. You would be surprised which one is more money. Loved the video it was a great comparison.

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

Njorg Njorg I went of prices by textrons website and Polaris. What dealers are selling them for may differ. Just went to the website itself when they were first coming out. That being said, haven’t been on their website in a couple months since they started shipping.

[@njorgnjorg6057]

U.A.T. That’s cool, like I said not trying to argue. I got my prices from Polaris wep page. I do believe the xx msrps at $20499. So the rzr turbo is $3500 more comparing it to fox addition rzr. That about the same price as turbo kit for a xx depending how much hp you want out of it. Lol.

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

Njorg Njorg no, you’re right. My numbers are off. From what I see, the price is about like 500 more vs the standard turbo. Buuuuuut, if we compare it to the non turbo like the XX is, it’s a bad deal for the XX. I

[@nathonsmithson3024]

I didn't know I was supposed to hit the like on every video. I thought just watching the commercials did the job. Now I have to spend an hour going back and liking a bunch of videos

[@leemcginnis738]

That was a great review on the machines. I like Doug's analysis on how the XX compared to the others. Yep yep that's what I expected! Great job you guys!

[@nathonsmithson3024]

I take that back his reaction was slow in the x3. Looked like to me the 1000 xp launched better than any of them.

[@ianc951]

It may not be the fastest but when it comes to driver experience, slamming gears and drinking beers In The yxz is the way to go in my opinion. Idk about the 2017+ but the 2016 is so mush fun

[@azwill55]

Put a turbo on that YXZ it will be a whole new game.

[@carelesswaystv8717]

All Yamaha needs to do to shut this whole SxS game down is make a brand new fully automatic machine with the Sidewinder engine. No clue why they haven't done that yet, the engine is already built just need to toss it in a new machine and there ya go.

[@buckbrown2042]

Friend of mine just bought a 2019 yxz, its definitly mean. They relocated the radiator to the rear so you don't burn your leg now, and the launch mode still kicks ass. She has the sport shift edition with the paddle shifters and god damn is it a blast. It will hold right with my mild built 400ex. Very impressed.

[@haroldzimmerman8896]

Sorry but it loses out in every way... the rest need to step up and compete with can am and pola so that will push them further and everyone wins

[@TheAmerican1963]

Textron just might be on the heavy side.....great video as usual, Guys!!!! :-)

[@HotlapHolden]

Not if you know why its heavier... 8)

[@nathonsmithson3024]

I appreciate you guys and your dedication to being fair. That's alot of trouble changing the fuel pump, resetting the dumpvalve, and changing the tune back stock on the mav.

[@djrichsaracino2554]

Excellent Job boys, hell I do not even own a SXS (Motocycle guy myself ) but love all your hard work and videos. Thank you for great content.

[@kinnison13]

sweet runs don’t think u can get much better in comparison great job guys

[@angelophillips5334]

Simple, unbiased, and accurate. Great video.

[@bennapier9260]

What I see from this is all the non turbo machines are pretty evenly matched. Just pick the one you like the looks of

[@zzoomlenz7042]

I would say pick the one the feels the most comfortable if that is most important and all other criteria is the same.

[@matthewyoung7246]

Good hell the 1800 pounds is the biggest issue. Drop that 500 pounds and it will pull that 1400 pound xp , and yxz. Great review

[@markhouseholder524]

Same video but with honda talon. Not a honda fan but I'm just wanting to know where it stands

[@AntiPattern328]

Stock vs Stock is good. Doesn't make much sense to compare the XX against a Turbo. Glad you guys did this review. These are actual numbers and results we can use. Isn't the engine in the XX the exact same as the YXZ?

[@cdirth]

I'd love to see you guys do a review of the Havoc X and General

[@parkerhammond3258]

I'd like to see the old Arctic cat wild cat 1000 go head to head with the new Textron wild cat 1000

[@Yota_Freak]

Great video. Glad I got my yxz instead of waiting for the XX

[@MainvilleATV]

I cant shake it, or pin point it but I cant get on board with these new textrons

[@josephlane4759]

Very interesting results with the xx would have never guessed it would be that close to the xp 1k and the yxz. never been a fan of artic cats but the wildcat xx surprised me. great video buds keep em comin.

[@nathonsmithson3024]

All right all that's left now is a demolition derby

[@tc9084]

Yamaha just wins it all for me because you can shift

[@derbin4048]

cool vid guys. What elevation are you guys at in this?

[@michaelkaylor6770]

Talk about a really awesome day of fun! thanks fella's

[@SXSBlog]

Yeah this was a blast! Looking forward to doing more comparisons like this one

[@sxstexan1956]

It wasn't a far race! Doug was wearing a hat when he raced Steve in the xp1k!! 😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@nathonsmithson3024]

SXS TeXaN plus the turbo s had mirrors

[@sxstexan1956]

Nathon Smithson yeah dude! What kind of bs are the blog boys trying to pull!

[@fordgt2659]

SXS TeXaN 😂😂

[@JerryJrsGarage]

Where would the talon stack up? I am surprised Honda Talon does not push 150+ hp yet

[@olsonfun]

I like these older videos because now I can finally afford these machines! Lol

[@amolson8594]

Great video. Whats it like inside the machine for us tall guys (6'6")? Would also love if you guys could get your hands on a RS1 as well.

[@SXSBlog]

Need Nick to answer this one, maybe a little tight in the knee area but I think he fit okay overall.

[@mudchamp2139]

It would be nice to see the procharged demo

[@ericmel0930]

Great video guys, thanks for this review!!!!!

[@bradrunkle5648]

Great Comparison video. SXS Blog nails it again.

[@heatmoon]

No bullshit, they talk like normal people. Great comparison. Respect for Polaris.

[@bbertram2]

Big weight difference. Just for giggles I would have liked to see equal weight. Would be neat to see. Thanks for making another awesome video!

[@evannops8899]

The bit your looking for is 12.50

[@Sackmatters]

Great comparison. I’d love to see how it stacks up in crawling and going through mud.

[@SXSBlog]

We're trying to make that happen!

[@Sackmatters]

SXSBlog.com awesome! 👍🏻

[@xrhstosscot3988]

Its the best polaris?

[@Indianahillclimber]

That turbo S looks like a good time on 4 wheels.

[@SXSBlog]

Tis

[@marcusfernandez2252]

Would like to know what broke on the original XX you guys had?

[@cucolopez1942]

Great job once again

[@dougsmissingsunglasseyepie9920]

Any future vids regarding the first XX failure?

[@SXSBlog]

It didn't fail during testing so there isn't much to say really.

[@steliannistor1878]

I’m definitely getting the can-am 4 seats tho☝️

[@417sparky]

I haven even watched yet and I know it’s gonna be awesome.

[@DUNEATV]

Racing in 4 wheel drive?

[@SXSBlog]

yep

[@Gonecheenin]

As much as I have no interest in a belt drive machine - knowing how much my '16 YXZ loves RPM; I can't help but wonder how the XX would react to more aggressive clutching to get the R's way up across the board? Sounds like that engine doesn't Rev near as much as it would need to in order to make max power in a racing scenario compared to the manual shift. Is the XX running different Cams or valve train timing than the YXZ to compensate for the belt drive possibly?

[@SXSBlog]

Yeah, the XX is running different cams with peak power at a lower RPM. CVTs lose efficiency at higher rpms like the YXZ spins.

[@njorgnjorg6057]

SXSBlog.com the xx makes it peak power at just under 9500 rpm’s according to Speedwerx. How much higher is the yxz? Thanks

[@njorgnjorg6057]

SXSBlog.com check out Speedwerx dyno graph they have for the xx. Looking at the xx power curve in the graph explains a lot of why the outcome was what it was. For some reason the xx losses hp between 4800 and 5800rpm and the. Gains it quickly around 6200. Giving it crappy whole shots but the ability to pull or stay even at mid range and top end. What do you think causes that?, clutching?

[@Gonecheenin]

Njorg Njorg I know my YXZ starts pulling very hard at around 6000 and seems to pull cleanly through my bumped up 11000 redline. I also have the gear kit in mine which exaggerates and compliments that powerband. From my snowmobile experience the first thing I'd do to that XX (After I cut 1/3 of the bed off) is a stiffer primary spring for higher engagement RPM AND then slap the secondary spring in the stiffest hole - that would allow it to Rev higher leaving and keep the engine in a higher rpm down track. (But it would make trail riding less comfortable - another reason I refused to buy a SXS till they came out with the manual shift - full control!) I bet EPI and the like will have that thing leaping out if the hole in the near future.

[@njorgnjorg6057]

Gonecheenin thanks for the reply. I was just wondering the diff in both machines knowing they have relativity the same motor. It’s just wired that the xx loses power in the low end and then gains it quickly. I found a dyno power graf of a stick yxz and it gains power all they way through the rpm range. Surprises me that there’s a big diff with relatively the same motor. I would think it because of the XX clutch. What u think?. Speedwerx already has a clutch kit for the xx. They claim it about 3 car length faster to the speed limiter. That’s a huge gain for a clutch kit. Maybe this clutch on the xx isn’t as great as I was led to be.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Prices on these are mind boggling. How on earth do they cost almost as much as a new car?

[@joseumanzor7572]

Yeak I know what you mean I just got a new one..

[@UTVoverlander]

Because they do more than a car can do

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

@@UTVoverlander no air conditioning, no cruise control, little protection from crashes or the elements. Can they last 100,000 miles? 200,000 miles? Do they have traction control? Abs? Comfortably carry passengers for a 6 hour drive? Ok so they can go over jumps in the sand. I'm sure they're fun toys but the cost is still ridiculous.

[@billclemson1886]

@@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel . People including myself do not buy side by sides because of common sense???

[@quadit321]

Great video boys.. I am happy to see the direction textron is going but really need a turbo in this thing

[@SXSBlog]

You're not wrong

[@padentuel5013]

Would been cool to see a XP Turbo against the maverick, great review though

[@tomschumacher5434]

If you guys had to pick a SxS for interior Alaska with muskeg, rock ridges, and tundra, what would you pick? I want to like the Polaris Ranger because main use is for hunting and fishing, but dang the terrain is so damn rough up here and I don’t know if it can take it.

[@GABRIELM29]

Great job xx is nice but there's no 3 next to it x3 for me .

[@codyallmon6133]

So when is the stage 3 push turbo XX coming we have one at our store and it's super quick

[@SXSBlog]

If somebody wants to bring one over we'll organize / film the shootout!

[@codyallmon6133]

SXSBlog.com long drive from texas

[@codyallmon6133]

SXSBlog.com I'll see what I can do though

[@Allinoffroad]

You guys still running the can an belt in the sous wagon

[@SXSBlog]

Haha, no. It had a properly broken in OEM Polaris belt

[@mikesalois3028]

Curious what happened to the Beast Mode Evo tune?

[@SXSBlog]

We put it on the stock tune just for the sake of doing a stock comparison video, nothing wrong with the tune.

[@Mike01gsr]

What was your overall impression of the XX? Or will that be in another video?

[@SXSBlog]

That will be in an upcoming video that includes a ride reivew, some jumping, etc.

[@Mike01gsr]

SXSBlog.com Thanks for the reply buds. I'll be looking forward to it!

[@brandonwright6578]

Yamaha Yfz all day but textron good buy for the money. Background is gorgeous.

[@AZRickD]

Excellent series of videos. Next video: Speed through a tight turn course. ;)

[@stonebridge7801]

Is the belt broken in?

[@SXSBlog]

Yeah, we did a 50+ mile trail ride before this event.

[@upstatearms4]

Unless iam missing something was the first race between all 3 the only one left stock was the wildcat? If so that's not an actual assessment between the 3 machines.anyone can throw in an extra 7-10k in after market upgrades and be a beast.

[@SXSBlog]

The machined we raced the green XX against we're bone stock except for the X3 which had a stock tune and minimal mods as explained from 1:18 on.

[@upstatearms4]

@@SXSBlog yea i got that but you also said it was the second time with this line up. So is this video the same exact thing as the first? Iam not being a dick just confusing whennthencamera.guy said we went out of our way to get.bone stock machines. Granted textron just acquired artic cat keeping in mind recreational vehicles is new to the company. thier.new SxS against a yearling Yamaha and the tried and tested Polaris RZR just seems in my opinion just a little biased. Almost as if you were to put a v6 Camaro up against an SS running an LS1

[@SXSBlog]

@@upstatearms4 Biased? Lol. The RZR and YXZ are its competitors, what are we supposed to compare it with? The XX was claimed to be faster, turns out to not be the case. You can't claim bias just because you don't like the results. The reason for running the test a second time is explained in the video.

[@upstatearms4]

@@SXSBlog ok we seem to have a coma barrier. Where is the first video? This video was suggested to me. You claim I don't like the outcome? Where do you find this claim? I've had yamaha,honda and now own an arctic cat. I have friends that all they will own is Polaris. So iam not someone just looking for an argument here sir. Perhaps since this video is 90% narration you should explain things a little more clear and have the camera guy not over talk or repeat what you just said. So with this being said is the wildcat XX in another class that the sport? Or is this the same machine but renamed since textrons acquisition of artic cat? I simply find it confusing that you would have a turbo twin or tripple cylinder in the same classification as a naturally aspirated big bore single or twin and honesit's only been this past year since the acquisition that I've seen "arctic cat" trend away from thier big.bore single H1 H2 engines.

[@upstatearms4]

@@SXSBlog pr perhaps offerings depend on geographic locations/markets? I assume (which in hate doing) you fellas are in Canada?

[@Kawarthametalsigns]

I bought a xx even after these reviews because its perfect for what I do put it up against a xp 1000 or a non turbo mav and see . The weight is because everything is heavy duty. The axles were the problem with the first machine's improper setup. I love my xx for my style of riding

[@SXSBlog]

We did run it against an XP1K in the vid and they were pretty close. But for sure if they match up with your style of riding that's what matters! Glad you like it!

[@Kawarthametalsigns]

@@SXSBlog thanks love your videos . Wish you guys could have had the xx longer so you could have seen where it shines. Cheers brother planning a trip to Michigan for next year hoping to meet your crew

[@SXSBlog]

Sounds good! Let us know when!

[@ShahinDolamari]

Where is the 1000xp?

[@colerichardson7179]

lol will you buy the 2021 Turbo S lifted lime le and do a review? not a single video anywhere other than a walkaround.

[@unlimitedoutdoors3307]

Wildcat just can't pull it off... First it was underpowered, and now it's underpowered and heavy as a tank.

[@SXSBlog]

lol

[@williamthomas6688]

Its 400 lbs heavier and literally hanging with the big boys. That ain't underpowered to me lol

[@HopOFFmyGlock]

That color green alone is enough for me to empty the bank account.

[@tyler238]

Is that orange one a manual?

[@off-roadnpew2183]

tyler238 yep

[@kenneider5317]

Speed with FULL BEAST MODE!!!!!!

[@Everything.On.Wheels519]

Can-Am for the win! Love the x3

[@SXSBlog]

It's a good unit

[@Everything.On.Wheels519]

That's my next purchase! Just bought a new renegade 850 Xxc and I'm super impressed with it.

[@edwardcullen5705]

As always great video guys. So whens Doug getting his new XX ? He already told us the color he likes. Lol.

[@SXSBlog]

Ummm, maybe wait for the next video, lol

[@Bumpertrash1]

No one took it off the jump?

[@SXSBlog]

We did, that's for another video

[@Bumpertrash1]

Part 3?

[@sideskraft]

Interesting how much wider the XX cabin is compared to the RZR and X3.

[@dirtrider7777]

What broke on the black XX?

[@clifford77]

garage update on what sxs’s everyone has now and mods done to them?

[@SXSBlog]

Make sure you're subscribed man, we're workin on em all the time!

[@robertdingman2763]

Guess im done working today

[@McDoobles]

2nd lunch break. Extended lunch break haha.

[@derekgagne9249]

Rick should give an appearance.does that yxz have same belt as say the Yamaha wolverine??

[@muddrunner413]

How does a bad start not always affect the end speed in a 400 ft?

[@SXSBlog]

60ft ET and trap speeds often don't correlate like you might expect

[@82394forrest]

What broke on the XX?

[@INOTIX]

Hey Doug, if you had to buy a new machine right now what would it be???

[@dougbutterfield5505]

Toss up between the X3 and the Turbo S, I just don't know for sure

[@chrislangdell117]

I think the biggest proble you had was the heat sink into the engines. Hot engines loose horsepower back to back drags proved that theory wrong in this case. The lag from the rzr turbo is called turbo lag. Off the start the turbo actually hinders performance until the turbing gets up to speed( fully spooled ). The turbine temporarily restricts exhaust flow heavily. Its like an asthmatic trying to run a foot race. It just cant breathe. The only reason I wont buy an Arcticat is because of extreme reliability issues. 123 reviews online gave only a 1.5 star rating out of 5 I believe it was consumer reports or one of those fairly accurate test/ review sites. Horror stories of broken axles burned up transmissions with under 400 miles. Front A arms snapping off without hitting anything or any type driver error or driver damage. Textron has ruined Arcticat once decent reputation. Even their sleds have been effected with quality issues and failures