I like it more already than my 570...

 

It appears it is some what targeted at 570, it is a single cylinder but of larger cc...but probably slower than 570 top end. Has adjustable shocks but only 10 inches of travel at 60 inches???? same wheel travel as 570 bur 570 50 inches wide.Price pointed close to 900 trail rzr , which is in another planet perfomance wise. I wonder if it is too little too late and price pointed high compared to other makes.

 

I believe they are going after the Pioneer 500, the 570 rzr, and the trail cat. the real world price on these should be below 12k. after the hype dies down

 

Any body hearing top speed mentioned ? really at 60.5 inches wide it don't qualify in the 50 inch class, it now in polaris 900 S class or can am xc maverick at 60.

 

I'm sure the Rhino rollover lawsuits are still in their minds, maybe why they didn't go 50"

 

I want to know what the exact HP ratings are for the new DOHC 708cc Motor.

I can't tell if its fuel injected or not??

 

Lawsuit is history , that was then and this is now, it is 2015. It is a 60 inch class machine that I highly doubt will be faster than a 50 inch 570 or trailcat . has no more wheel travel than a 50 and that is a HUGE handicap for consumer. Near as I see it the 50's will go where it can't and out perform it where it can go, and everyone else's 60 incher will out perform it with out even trying. No power and no suspension travel for it's width at 12,500 plus ?

 

If your company lost millions of dollars, it wouldn't be history. Don't understate what that plus potential sales losses did to them. This is a small step towards getting back into a market they have been very cautious about.
This model competes with the other manufacturers models in the same class, that's what it is designed to do.

 

lNot sure why youd bother to compare to a RZR.

This is really more like a RANGER.

If I was looking for a machine primarily for hunting, or prospecting or whatever, this would have more of my interest perhaps.

 

I think it is a close cross between the Rzr and Ranger, kind of like the old Rhino was. It doesn't lean too hard either way.

Which is unfortunate, I was hoping from something more reliable than the 1000XP is proving to be, but that could compete with the big dog 1000's.

Maybe next year....

 

To little to late. They are behind the curve and at this point its doubtful that they will ever compete in the sport SxS market segment. This is a dual use machine that really doesn't compare or compete with offerings from either Polaris or Can-Am. Its main target is going to be Honda and Arctic Cat, and dare I even say John Deere for the dual use market. It wont be able to compete in a strait up Utility Market against a Ranger or even a Can-Am.

 

Guess I just dont see it catching big air at the dunes , no matter what engine was in it.

Just has little resemblance to a RZR to me at all. ???

 

Definitely not a duner! It's in the category of pioneer, trail cat and 570.
With the features and options it could be a utility and trail machine, similar to the teryx.

 

To me it looks like Yamaha's version of a Kawasaki Teryx from two years ago

 

I think it'll compete with Joyner ... and other various Chinese go-karts.

Turd

Yep!

 

All the hype over a new Yamaha, and this is it? Now that's funny right there.

 

I think yamaha is trying to compete with the rzr from walmart..

 

It is in a hotly contested market with a Chinese Rhino Clone.

 

Miss. Looks like a blue John Deere.

 

Wonder if its a lot more reliable and easier to work on?

 

They say 30% more power than a Honda Pioneer so that would put it around 46 HP. Weight is 300 lbs more than a 570 rzr. I would compare it to the ranger and not a rzr.

 

If you compare to Ranger, yamaha have weak carrying capacity, tiny cargo area and overpriced.

 

Wake up people!

It's the most comfortable and confidence inspiring sxs for extended off road expeditions in rough, rugged terrain.

It says so right on their website..

 

Looks like what Tractor Supply sells for half the price.

 

Now thats funny!


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A lot of fun being made of this machine, which is all fine and good. I for one am really pulling for Yamaha on this one. Always been a big fan of their products for the reliability factor alone, not to mention overall good design. Plus, what harm could come from one more quality product to compete with our beloved RZR's? Someone needs to step into the ring that will push Polaris forward in terms of quality and reliability. Yes, my 2015 900 with a mere 200 miles on it left me stranded on the trail over the weekend when the throttle mysteriously stopped working. If Yamaha sets their mind to it, I have little doubt they could be pushing Polaris and Can-Am hard in the sport market within a few short years.

 

I am assuming all these experts have driven one...

 

Actually the one at tractor supply has a higher bed payload capacity.

 

That's a bummer. I was hoping for something a bit more bad a$$

 

I think that it looks like a fun machine - if you aren't trying to compare it to the RZR or XP. It's obviously targeting trail riders who need to get through some tough places, and they worked on the suspension and overall feel of the Wolverine to make it a comfortable but fun ride for hunters/trail riders, etc. Yamaha has a great 4-wheel drive system, so if I need to go somewhere kind of gnarly, I'd be happiest in a Yamaha.

 

There are a few level headed, reasonable people on this forum. You are certainly one of them.