Throttle response is excellentAn example of the thorough engineering job Yamaha has doneWe found ourselves hooting and whooping behind the steering wheel998cc, three-cylinder purring metal miracleThis vehicle will absolutely, unequivocally shred on dirt trails, tracks, sand dunes, et ceteraYamaha delivered big with their new YXZ1000R and its 5-speed manual gearboxThe Yamaha YXZ1000R gave us what we all wantedThe interior of the two-seater has everything you’d need for a good time out in the dirtThe parts are cut precisely, welded precisely and then expertly finished with a deep coating of paintThe YXZ1000R is everything we were expectingIt’s going to change the sport UTV scene as we know it
Yamaha wanted to create something cool and different, and to that we say mission accomplishedThe YXZ1000R owns the pure sport category at this point, and it’s possible Yamaha did such a goodjob with the machine that we may never see a direct competitor to itWe are impressed with what Yamaha built, and there’s a lot to like about the machineI instantly felt comfortable behind the wheel of the YXZ1000R, and for a machine thisperformance-minded I think that speaks to the quality of the overall packageThe machine was composed over the biggest, chunkiest whoop sections, and we especiallyimpressed when it soaked up even the harshest downhill transitions at speedGetting used to the manual shifter didn’t take much time – and it makes for a more intenseriding experience
What a machineNot disappointed in any way!This side-by-side raises the level of fun to “11” on a 1 to 10 scaleThe Yamaha YXZ1000R is a true sport side-by-side in every respect from the high horsepowerto the suspension travelThe YXZ1000R takes on looks like a fighter jet which is a perfect synonym for this side-by-sideI found the cab to be sporty and comfortable with visibility better than competitive unitsI can’t find anything about it to complain about or change…at all
What can we say? We love the fact that the YXZ has a sequential shift transmission!No CVT system means no belts to worry about, and less HP loss between the motor and rear wheelsWith all of the quick shifting we were doing in the desert and in the dunes, we never missed a shiftThis is the best feeling transmission we have used in just about anything we have drivenIt was exhilarating to slam through the gears and feel the YXZ continue to pull with every throwNot only can the YXZ handle long whoop sections with ease, it can also corner like the true sport UTV it isThe cockpit is extremely comfortable […] and the interior of the YXZ sort of just wraps around you, givingyou a feeling of security without sacrificing roominessForward visibility in the YXZ is fantastic
Yamaha has built an ergonomically excellent machineThe first time you let out the clutch you’re totally locked in with the wheels andyou’ve become a believerThis is absolutely high, very-high performanceThe huge FOX shocks are a marvel of engineeringYamaha’s electric power steering on the YXZ is another work of artYamaha has definitely created a winner with its YXZ1000R
Yamaha YXZ1000R continues to impressOne word describes that experience: incredibleStill A Homerun In Our BookEven more impressed with the newest Yamaha side-by-side
The YXZ’s manual transmission is not only exciting to drive, but it’s also darn near bulletproofThe ability to down shift the manual transmission also helped us to brake later and corner fasterIt’s one of the most stable and predictable machines availableThe exciting YXZ experience is more like riding a sport quad
This Side-by-Side likes to carve corners and big berms, giving the driver confidenceThe sound of that tightly wound fuel injected engine is incredibleVery capable of cruising the mountain trailsI could simply shift into second or third gear and lug this engine all over the tight canyon trails through rocky outcroppings and slowly creep up over those tall single tracksIt is that kind of universal use that makes this machine greatThe cockpit of this rig is set up for comfort and security
With its unique rear trailing arms, oversized shocks that are so massive they have to stab through the front hood in order to fit, aggressive Yamaha YFZ and Raptor-like styling, sports car interior with a big inviting sequential shifter on the center console and a ferocious-looking fire-breathing triple cylinder engine that resembles something you would see in a muscle car, it’s the gotta-get-a-closer-look-at-thisthing of our modern time[W]hen I look at the YXZ I’m still stunned that it’s not some one-off concept vehicle, these incredible off road machines are actually for sale at Yamaha dealers! I still can’t believe it.The Yamaha YXZ is the top-shelf performer in the UTV scene[T]his one-of-kind off-road machine is indeed the king of the high-performance side-by-side machinesThere’s nothing out there that offers a ride quite like the YXZ does[T]he machine handles the high-speeds more like a trophy truck than a UTV[I]t’s solid, planted and true even while hammering the machine through whoop-infested turns at high speeds[Y]ou feel like a rock star off-road racer every time you pick off a gear