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YAMAHA
XYZ
YXZ 1000R and YXZ 1000R SE
The YXZ garnered a lot of attention when it was first introduced in 2015. While everyone else had twin cylinder sport machines mated to a CVT tranny, Yamaha burst on the scene with a 998cc inline triple mated to a fivespeed manual sequential-shift transmission with a foot-operated clutch. For 2019, the engine gets new higher-strength rods and a new cooling system for increased durability. Fox 2.5 Podium RC2 piggyback shocks grace the corners, and new brakes and a revised frame make the YXZ handle even better. The beefier engine internals make it a synch to add Yamaha’s available turbo charger, which makes the YXZ a beast. The SE Special Edition gets the Team Yamaha Blue color and beadlock wheels.
MSRP: $18,999 - $20,599 SPECIFICATIONS *For detailed specs visit manufacturers website Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline three-cylinder; 12 valves Induction: Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); three 41mm Mikuni® throttle bodies Transmission: Manual foot clutch; 5-speed sequential with reverse Final Drive: On-Command; 3-way locking differential; selectable 2WD and 4WD with diff lock; shaft drive Suspension: FRONT: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, fully adjustable FOX Podium RC2 2.5 Dual Spring Shocks; 16.2-in travel; REAR: Independent double wishbone w/ anti-sway bar, fully adjustable FOX Podium RC2 2.5 Dual Spring Shocks; 17.0-in travel Length/Width/Height: 123.9 in x 64.0 in x 68.9 in Wheelbase: 90.5 in Ground Clearance: 13.2 in Weight: 1521 lb wet Colors: Graphite (1000R), Team Yamaha Blue (1000R SE)
YXZ 1000R SS and YXZ 1000R SS SE
The SS, which stands for Sport Shift gets all the same updates that the manual clutch version got for 2019, including the updated engine and chassis. All YXZs ride on 29-inch Maxxis Bighorn tires, too. The big difference between these machines is that the SS models have an automatic clutch and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Like the manual clutch version, the SS has a five-speed sequential transmission with reverse. The Special Edition SE SS models have custom colors and beadlock wheels. And like the manual clutch version, the SS is ready for you to add on the optional Yamaha Turbo Charger to fully unleash the potential of the YXZ.
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MSRP: $18,999 - $21,799
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SPECIFICATIONS *For detailed specs visit manufacturers website Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline three-cylinder; 12 valves Induction: Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); three 41mm Mikuni® throttle bodies Transmission: Yamaha Sport Shift, paddle shift with auto clutch; 5-speed sequential with reverse Final Drive: On-Command; 3-way locking differential; selectable 2WD and 4WD with diff lock; shaft drive Suspension: FRONT: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, fully adjustable FOX® Podium® RC2 2.5 Shocks; 16.2-in travel; 16.2-in travel; REAR: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, fully adjustable FOX® Podium® RC2 2.5 Shocks; 17.0-in travel Length/Width/Height: 123.9 in x 64.0 in x 68.9 in Wheelbase: 90.5 in Ground Clearance: 13.2 in Weight: 1523 lb wet Colors: Graphite (1000R), Team Yamaha Blue, Ultra White (1000R SS SE)
WOLVERINE X2
With the introduction of the X4, it was only a matter of months before Yamaha unleashed the revised twopassenger version of the popular Wolverine. The X2 shares the engine and basic chassis of the X4. You get the same ultra-reliable transmission and 847cc parallel twin, fuel injected engine. The rear cargo area is now a full dumping cargo box, giving you more options when it comes time to use the Wolverine for chores. But the great outdoors and adventure is more to the X2’s liking, and it comes pre-wired for Yamaha’s new Adventure Pro GPS system.
MSRP: $12,699 SPECIFICATIONS *For detailed specs visit manufacturers website Engine: 847cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC; 8 valves Induction: Mikuni® fuel injection with YCC-T, dual 36mm throttle bodies Transmission: Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking; L, H, N, R Final Drive: On-Command 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, full diff-lock 4WD Suspension: FRONT: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, preload adjustable; 8.7-in travel; REAR: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, preload adjustable; 8.9-in travel Length/Width/Height: 115.0 in x 59.1 in x 74.8 in Wheelbase: 82.7 in Ground Clearance: 11.0 in Weight: 1541 lb wet Colors: Graphite UTVOFFROADMAG.COM
