Yamaha Wolverine X2 1000 Review

[@kinomorrison8004]

No one does atv off road reviews better than Brian Fisher

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you very much my friend, I had a lot of time in this one. Glad you liked it!

[@wg5768]

Realistic review. This X2 would be great here in Maine where we have a 65 inch width limit on all trails. My one gripe is no turf mode for rear diff.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thanks for watching my friend. 👍🏼

[@suzie9874]

I don't know about the 2025 X2 but the 2025 R-Max they put turf mode in. I got a 2024 the day before (big discount in price) the 2025's released.

[@kractass]

This is a great review and i didn't see it until after I ordered one yesterday! I'm really excited about it. It's my first sxs. I've always been an atv guy but I'm not getting any younger and I think this is the way to go.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. You’ll love your new X2 1000!

[@suzie9874]

I opted for the R-Max2 as my first SxS and im very pleased with it. Only had it for a couple weeks now.

[@FishersOffRoad]

That’s a great machine! 👍🏼

[@srovansek]

Brian your reviews are always solid and thorough. You mention the little things that most UTV owners (or soon to be owners) are really wondering about the given machine. Not just the "features and benefits" but the practicality for the layman SxS owner. I watched your video on the RMAX4 at least 3-4 times before buying my RMAX4 XTR and it was a huge help. Keep up the good work!

[@FishersOffRoad]

@srovansek, thank you very much for your feedback. You’re spot on with what we try to deliver in every review. Not so much about the specs, you can easily look them up. It’s about real world use and how it’s going to be used along with the pros & cons. Thanks again and take care my friend!

[@shanedeel2]

Been listening to the old podcasts and really enjoying them.

[@scotschmidt6683]

I fell for it test driving it on black top. I'm 6'2" and the cockpit is just what I wanted. We have rode almost all of the hmt trails and it was time to step it up. It fits in our enclosed trailer, even better.

[@FishersOffRoad]

That’s great, happy to hear it!

[@normjones6687]

Thanks for a great video from someone that actually uses the product. Ive fairly quickly switched from looking at a polaris general to yamaha

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet, thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions. 👍🏼

[@normjones6687]

Thanks for your videos. After watching quite a few videos on all makes and models. I have purchased the Rmax1000. Nice to see videos from people that actually use the product. Thanks again.

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet, happy to help. That’s a great machine! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼

[@normjones6687]

@@FishersOffRoad we have snowmobiles atvs and motorcycles so the side by side is a new thing for us. Greatly appreciate your advice

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Wishing you a Happy Healthy and Safe 2024 💙🤗🙏🏆

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate your support and tuning in to watch us! Hope y’all have a happy and healthy 2024 as well.

[@darrengreen8701]

Thanks for the great review. I have been really interested in this machine since it came out. I hope to buy one later this year.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir, thank you very much for watching. Let me know if you have any other questions on the X2 1000.👍🏼

[@rtessmer]

Great review! I've had my X2 1000 for almost 3 months now and I have to agree with everything you said. Except i prefer trail mode for my every day driving.

[@FishersOffRoad]

I hear ya, it’s a toss up for me between Crawl & Trail. I’m a fan of both. Thanks for watching and for giving your feedback. 👍🏼

[@rofin9541]

I’m giving this a LIKE just because he said, and I quote “Man-O-Day”.

[@FishersOffRoad]

👍🏼

[@kevinstrickland1077]

Top notch!! Been researching the x2 1000 and is the best video i have watched👍

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching and for your feed back my friend!

[@henri4barill23]

Great review i just bought the RMax LE 2024 and i just love it couldn’t ask better

[@JV-wq6xb]

Thanks BF, great evaluation and video. Always good to see you brother,

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you very much, my friend, appreciate you watching, and for your support!

[@bulldog8363]

Have an Rmax LE, and wish it was a tad quieter, and better turning ratio too, joke with my buddies when I take 2 swipes coming down switch backs. Also, that rear bumper, don't hit anything, I'll twist the bed due to how it bolts on, found out the hard way. Lastly, if it's allowed on here, but PRP makes a really nice pad that fits over the shoulder bolsters. I'll have mine for years, great machine, as always, thanks for the video, ride on!!!

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir, I would like for my RMAX4 LE to be a little quieter as well. It ride like a Cadillac with the iqs suspension for sure. I’ll check out the PRP pad. Thank you for watching and for your feedback.

[@BobM-eo5ez]

Thanks Brian. Love the review. I will be in the market for a new side by side later this year. The Wolverine X2 1000 is top of my list. I love the Yamaha quality, ride, handling, performance and fit & finish. Appreciate the review.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir, thank you for watching and for your feedback my friend! Hit me up with any questions you have when you’re looking, there’s some great machines out there. 👍🏼

[@rykerolaoghaire8781]

Excellent review! Best I have seen. Thank you for your time. 🤝

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir, thank you for watching and for your feedback. 👍🏼

[@robertjames6255]

Great review I love my 23 Rmax … bought it because of your reviews

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you! I appreciate your support my friend… 👍🏼

[@Navy_Snipe]

I'm hoping to buy one of these. Thank you for doing a great review. 😊

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet, thanks for watching! 👍🏼

[@justinday8293]

Awesome review! Everything I needed to hear

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and giving your feedback.👍🏼

[@nmkawierider]

Thanks Brian. Great review.

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet, thanks for your feedback & watching! 👍🏼

[@ryuricha5979]

Great video! Really went over the machine.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you my friend! 👍🏼

[@Bernie1937]

Have been enjoying your videos and learning from you for many years. You may have already done this but can you provide us with a list of options you added to the Yamaha or point us to the video that shows them? Your experience and expertise sure helps us beginners from wasting money and making mistakes. Thanks so much for all the efforts.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you very much for watching and for your feedback. I did not do a video like that on the X2 1000 yet. I’ll shoot one very soon.

[@matthewturowski8281]

Your reviews are great and make my choices difficult. I've been looking at the Commander 1000 and then see Kawasaki has now come out with the Ridge. I will wait to see more real world information about the Ridge. Right now we have a RZR 900, it has been very reliable but the suspension beats you up after a full day. Mostly we ride the blues/greens at HM.

[@FishersOffRoad]

The Commander 1000 is a great machine as well. I can tell you the X2 1000 or the Commander would both give you a better ride. I don’t know much about the Ridge yet. Which Ridge model were you looking at?

[@matthewturowski8281]

I don't remember the particulars, likely the base model or one right above that. There is not a lot of information out there yet, including pricing. The reason we went with a 50 inch unit was at the time we bought it, PA only allowed 50 inch machines on state trails. There are a lot of good choices out there, but it will be a little while until we upgrade, having two kids in college limits what my wife and I can do right now. @@FishersOffRoad​

[@brianronne2060]

Great review! Thank you

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@h.i.mcdunnough9401]

My biggest gripe with the them is that they went from 59 inches wide to over 62. People say it's not that big of a difference but it is to me.

[@FishersOffRoad]

I can see that, especially if you ride on super tight, narrow trails, or have a trailer that is not quite big enough.

[@kevinwilliams8773]

Great review as always. I've had an Rmax 4 for about 18 months now, and I think it is probably the best all around sxs ever made. I've had 2 rzr 800s, 2 Teryx 4's, mule pro mx, and now a ranger 500 sp northstar crew (hard cab heat only). With all of my ownership and riding experience, i believe I'm a pretty good judge of what's what. We have a riding group of 6 couples and now all but 1 couple has switched to the Rmax. Are the Yamahas perfect, absolutely not. But I don't think anyone matches the quality and toughness. If you ever get an opportunity, please do a review on the Polaris 570 sp northstar. Thanks again and hope you and your family have a safe and prosperous 2024.

[@FishersOffRoad]

That’s awesome Kevin, glad to hear it. You definitely have some experience when it comes to machines. As you said, there is no such thing as a perfect machine, but I do feel the Yamaha’s are well built, and the longevity of them is very impressive.

[@gipper1327]

How is the cab noise comparable to your Rmax. Really like the size of the X2 1000, but the Rmax interior noise and constant drone is really bad. Thanks for a great review

[@FishersOffRoad]

It still has the cab noise of the RMAX.

[@garytingler3222]

Great review, I am defiantly going to look into it.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you Gary, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kifferpete7987]

Hey, it’s Chris from Nova Scotia. Thanks for doing this video. I think I’m pretty much sold on this machine. Just need to get it past my wife, haha

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you very much Chris, let me know if you have any other questions about the X2 1000, or if you need me to talk to your wife. Lol.

[@kifferpete7987]

Do you think I would need to get the back window for the machine? Yamaha has a nice one with a sliding window, kinda like a pick up truck back window

[@FishersOffRoad]

I don’t have one, but everybody that I talked to has it said they love it, and it also keeps the dust from circling around back into the cab.

[@kifferpete7987]

Thanks, it looks pretty good. Might night it a bit later and install it myself. Should be pretty easy to install, I think

[@kifferpete7987]

Hey Brian, how do you find the seating position. Comfortable?

[@devenfoxx3647]

I almost bought 1 but I bought a YXZ1000R SS XT-R instead, I can't wait to see if they make a 1000 X4!

[@FishersOffRoad]

That’s a great unit too! 👍🏼

[@markgorton7175]

Does yamaha have a full cab enclosure for the X2, with heat and AC ? I've noticed a lot of videos on KZbin. Seems like cab enclosures are getting more popular. I've always liked the X2, but there are some machines coming out with full cab enclosures from the factory, with heat and AC like the new Kawasaki Ridge, that look really nice.

[@FishersOffRoad]

They have all of that as an accessory add on, and it’s definitely top quality perfect fit and looks great. Go to their accessory link and put in the unit and accessory you’re looking for. yamaha-motor.com/shop/side-by-side

[@Daves_not_home]

I have a 2016 wolverine rspec. It’s a little mule!! I have not been able to get it stuck. Looking to upgrade to the 1000.

[@FishersOffRoad]

That’s a great machine, we had 3 of them in our rental fleet, sold them with 6,500 miles on them, and they were still running strong.

[@danobonano1315]

Hey Fisher gang, do you guys still do a podcast? I can't find any new ones on Spotify but I enjoy listening to all the pods yall have done. I live in Emigsville PA, I believe you guys lived in Dover Pa? You know any good riding closer to my area, I have a 23 krx, tia

[@FishersOffRoad]

We aren’t doing any podcasts at this time, but we are getting ready to launch our own social community & app and we’ll be doing more there. I’ll be posting when it’s live in about a week or two. Not sure where to ride up there any more? We moved 12 years ago so a lot has changed since then. Thanks for reaching out my friend! 👍🏼

[@spyder000069]

Overall I like my 850 except the suspension and it is louder than I would like. I end up taking my atvs more than the sxs because I don't want to listen to the drone all day. Who makes the quietest sxs that still has decent suspension?

[@SPACE-IS-FAKE-777]

Man you had us on the hook long enough lol

[@FishersOffRoad]

I hear ya, I must have re edited this thing 20 times… 🤣 trying to get all the info in without making it an hour long.

[@SPACE-IS-FAKE-777]

I appreciate it. I love real world reviews. I agree with everything you said about quality. I’ve personally owned Polaris rangers, Sportsmans, can ams and the R Max. Yamaha quality is hands down the best. We have an all original 2006 660 rhino with original belt and brake pads lol. I loved the RMax and I’m leaning towards the x2 1000. I’m definitely considering the new Ridge XR as well. Thanks for the feedback and reviews

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir thanks for watching.

[@williemaykit7940]

Great review Brian! Couple of questions. Is the windshield easily removable for the hot summer? On the engine noise. Is it quieter than my RZR 900S (stock exhaust). I would guess it’s cooler in the cab than my 900. Mine is quite warm in the summer. Lastly, at 17:00, the silver hoop on the driver front right above the axle, is that a brake line?

[@FishersOffRoad]

The glass windshield that I have installed is not very easy to remove. It is definitely not as hot as the RZR 900 S, we ran the RZRs for two years in our rental fleet, and they were definitely hot and loud. That is a brake line. 👍🏼

[@williemaykit7940]

@@FishersOffRoad thanks for getting back to me!

[@twig7105]

I was wondering about the heat, just got one delivered today, just in the process of breaking it in, seems like quite a bit of heat coming from the driver’s floorboard around the gas and brake pedal, some people say that’s normal, somebody also said it’s the train cooler lines that run right around there Kind of seems like when the fan kicks on it really blows a lot hotter air on the driver side not very much on the passenger side. Just wondering your thoughts. 0:08

[@FishersOffRoad]

I don’t really have the heat issue like you’re describing. What part of the country do you live in? I live in the Nashville, TN area and run with the full glass windshield in most of the time and don’t have the heat issue you’re describing. I’ll do some heat gun tests in mine and see what we’re getting as far as temps. Stay tuned for more info.

[@twig7105]

Live in Nebraska, yesterday was about 75° or so, just seems very warm down around the feet of the driver, but nothing on the passenger side not sure why or what this would be caused from

[@wgyoungblood]

As always Brian, love your reviews and I just bought the same machine (2024 X2 1000 XTR). Can I ask what A Arm guards and rock sliders they are? I am having trouble finding them for this machine.

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you my friend. I have the OE A-Arm guards and Rock Sliders from Yamaha. Here's the links for them. A-Arm Guards: yamaha-motor.com/p/Wolverine-X2-1000-AArm-Guards Rock Sliders: yamaha-motor.com/p/wolverine-rmax2-1000-rock-sliders The A-Arms are X2 1000 specific, so you'll need the one that fit that exact machine. Some of the other accessories can cross over from the RMAX. Let me know if you have any problems with the links.

[@wgyoungblood]

@@FishersOffRoad Thanks Man! Love your reviews, been watching you since you hit TV. Thank you for taking the time for me, greatly appreciated! Keep it wheels side down :)

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes sir, thank you for your support buddy! 👍🏼

[@dylanwest5356]

i think it compares best to the polaris general base model the non xp

[@FishersOffRoad]

Not even close, we had 30 General XP’s in our rental fleet a year ago and they were terrible. Always breaking down, they were a maintenance nightmare.

[@markflaugh2293]

Was the clutch stock when you ran the 30” tires at HMT? And do you about how much it lowered the RPM’s? I know you probably didn’t really notice. Lol

[@FishersOffRoad]

No clutching and I didn’t even notice a difference. 👍🏼

[@markflaugh2293]

@@FishersOffRoad That’s what i assumed but we know what happens when you assume. I miss the TV days and the Rock Run events!

[@SuperDave-pe1zw]

I would buy one but there's not enough leg room, I'm 6'4 with both knees being replaced twice i just can't bend them enough to work the gas and brake. I wish they would make one with about 4 inches more leg room 😫

[@FishersOffRoad]

I hear ya, it’s always hard to find units with enough legroom for big boys like you.

[@MarvinCavanaugh-g6h]

can you recommend a 6+1 offset wheel for the 2024 wolverine 1000 x2, i can find any

[@FishersOffRoad]

I run Sedona Sano Beadlocks. sedonatires.com/product/sano-beadlock-wheel/303664

[@townsendYXZ]

Y'all ever figure out what that critter was that walked behind y'all that night at camp?

[@FishersOffRoad]

Female mountain lion is what an expert told us.

[@Lavoss05]

I bought the X2 1000 and with the Yamaha windshield is it possible to buy aftermarket side mirrors that go between the glass or do i have to stay with oem side mirrors that bolt in where the roll cage come together?

[@FishersOffRoad]

I would say it depends on what kind of mirrors and how they attach. The Yamaha mirrors are sweet though. Here’s a video of my RMAX I had for sale, it has aftermarket Assault mirrors on it with the glass windshield and they fit great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHLXaoOHoc19ibcsi=W2DRlW0MflKuaD-6

[@Lavoss05]

Thank you do you for the reply I will also be installing the side soft doors look like I should had waited I like the new ones for 2025 I wonder if they will make it to the X2?

[@benmarecle5309]

Why did you switch from rmax to the wolverine and not just get the 2 seat rmax?

[@FishersOffRoad]

Trying the entry level X2 unit to do a review. I just ordered the new 2025 RMAX4 1000 XT-R to try next.

[@Billn1971]

I like these toys. But they are way too damn expensive. My realistic budget is probably a Kodiak 450 EPS. Possibly 1 step up from it.

[@TT-ch2pz]

What the biggest size tire you'd put on it? Would 30's work?

[@FishersOffRoad]

I had 30’s on and they rubbed a little in the from with the wheel at hard lock left & right.

[@TT-ch2pz]

@@FishersOffRoad Thanks for the info.

[@valet132011]

Did they change the throttle pedal position! It's awful in the 850

[@FishersOffRoad]

Yes they did! It’s way better now… 👍🏼

[@ncksmt90]

How is the cab as far a space goes ? And is the seat adjustable ?

[@FishersOffRoad]

How big are you? I’m only 5’6” so there’s plenty of room for me. I have some friends in the 6’ + range that say they have plenty of room. The seat does slide back as well.

[@ncksmt90]

Im only 5'11 but long legs lol appreciate the reply back sounds like i will be just fine ... love you content

[@FishersOffRoad]

Thank you! 👍🏼

[@bama314]

How does the cabin heat & noise compare to the rmax?

[@FishersOffRoad]

Very minimal can heat, I think my RMAX is louder than the X2 1000.

[@bama314]

@@FishersOffRoadthanks Brian!

[@robbinsfarm4702]

10 year belt warranty still blows my mind

[@FishersOffRoad]

Me too! I carry a spare but have never had to use one on the Yamahas.

[@FishersOffRoad]

@rockcreekrockcreek6644 you’re asking the wrong person that question. We have a side-by-side rental business that runs 40 units, you would be amazed what we’ve done on the trail. Probably for someone that doesn’t work on their own machines it would be too much. 👍🏼

[@aaronanhalt5088]

Cab/engine noise compared to the x2 850?

[@FishersOffRoad]

I think it does have a little more cab noise compared to the X2 850. Not enough to make me not want the X2 1000 though, this machine is leaps & bounds ahead of the 850.

[@RobertVoss-xi6mz]

Hi I like your videos I was wondering if you made a review on the Yamaha Viking vi ranch edition thank you keep making the videos

[@FishersOffRoad]

Sorry, I’ve never done a review on that machine. I’ve owned several Vikings and that’s a great machine especially for the price point.

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Hello guys!

[@FishersOffRoad]

What’s up G-man?

[@MassiveOverkill]

RMAX............Traaaaaaaaaill Edition ;)

[@FishersOffRoad]

You bet. 👍🏼

[@Navy_Snipe]

The electric machines will make noise when they catch on fire. Lithium does not burn quietly. 😅

[@scottbobo11]

Yamaha has a chronic overheating issue, also eats through wheel bearings. Wish they would fix these issues

[@FishersOffRoad]

Which years and models are you referring to? I’ve never personally experienced that and we’ve had several different years and models with high miles before selling them.

[@greggb681]

"The older I get the faster I was"

[@TT-ch2pz]

I don't understand why it has to 78" tall.

[@jimp925]

Spends 3 minutes on Fuel mileage..... If you worry about fuel mileage in a utv, stay home and sell everything.....

[@hddoug72]

Fuel economy should factor in... economics 101

[@Navy_Snipe]

I'm interested in fuel mileage because I live 30 mil off grid. 😊

[@johnkoenig496]

ELK are NOT 1K lbs.

[@FishersOffRoad]

I’ve elk hunted for years and a 1K lb. elk is not uncommon. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/npnht/learningcenter/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev3_055714

[@belovedwarrior483]

Some are 1400 lbs in Alaska on the islands