2019 Yamaha Wolverine X2 Test Review
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Yamaha invited us to test the 2019 Wolverine X2 R-Spec Special Edition Model in its natural environment on the rocky, sometimes technical and challenging, trails of Brimstone Off-Road Park in Huntsville, TN.
There are four models of the X2 all featuring power steering. The $12,699 base model has steel wheels and preload adjustable gas charged shocks. The X2 R-Spec models add cast aluminum wheels, a roof, over-fenders, different color options, and most notably, fully adjustable shocks. The hunter edition features Real Tree Edge Camo in addition to the R-Spec’s upgrades. X2 R-Spec Special Edition models add color matched suspension springs, embroidered, two-tone seat covers, and painted plastic with different color options.
The Wolverine X2’s MSRP for the stock and upgraded models are pretty much in line with other 800cc-850cc class sport/utility UTVs with some minor differences in pricing and features.
Yamaha’s Wolverine X2 really is an incredibly versatile and capable machine that can work and play hard. Its excellent handling and suspension will lend themselves to both and the forgiving, high-torque, happy to rev two-cylinder engine will appeal to drivers of all levels. Its slightly shorter suspension travel and top speed may limit it somewhat in whooped out, wide open desert terrain, but in tighter technical to intermediate speed terrain where the X2 is designed to excel, its competition is going to have its hands full.
As an overall package, we believe the Wolverine X2 is the most well-rounded side-by-side in the Yamaha lineup, and a machine we’d love to have in our garage. 
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Great video keep it up! Best ATV UTV videos on the internet. No BS just facts.
I absolutely love your reviews...so informative and shows great riding. Narrator is awesome too...
Thank you! We work hard to make them as informative and entertaining as possible.
This is exactly what ive been waiting on from yamaha! Finally a twin cylinder 850 instead of the single 708 cc. Everything has been upgraded. The bed is way better, and i really like the overall dimensions that way it can fit on tight trails. Plus Yamaha has always had the best transmissions imo and now with the bigger motor, this is the machine for me!!
Yesterday, Yamaha just introduced a 10-year belt warranty so that pretty much confirms everything you say about their transmission reliability. Glad to hear you're enjoying the new Wolverine X2. If you decide to pick one up let us know how you like it in the long term.
The question for those that regret not using low is "how long is the centrifugal clutch warrantied"?
Great review, you guys deserve more subs.
Yes it was. I did talk to text and just clicked post without reading it. I said we hope we earned your subscription as well. We really appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to watch.
no problem on the typo bro, I did subscribe and I look forward to more reviews in the future
My next SXS for sure when end of year rebates come along, or sooner,,lol. I like the simplicity of the Yamaha's 4wd and imo the best CVT system on the market. The R spec suspension is very nice, and the machine has a just right width to it for fun trail riding and great handling. Even though not the most powerful engine out there, the power delivery is what counts and it does that very well compared to other machines, not to mention smooth and quiet and cool in the cabin. Yeah sure I wished it was limited to a higher speed of 60-65mph so its easy to cruise at 50mph.for the fireroads in between the trails, but not at the expense of losing its low end-mid range punch and easy to break loose rear end in the woods..Once it hits the woods it easily keeps with or beats other machines with more power with its handling and power to the ground. Luckily I've gotten to really test several machines from friends and I like this Yamaha a lot and I have always had great success and reliability with Yamaha,,you can't put a price on that, and they are cheaper than most other brands! I liked the Pioner 1000 3 seater as well, it had more power and able to run 66mph down the road, but it didn't handle as good, or ride as well or feel as good in the cabin while flying through a trail, and its actually too wide for where I ride. As much as I like the new I FWD so I don't have to stop to put it in diff lock in a really tough situation the Yamaha system is tried and true and very reliable. Glad they put a dump bed on this machine as well as it is very handy when doing odd jobs. I also like having gears on the Honda, but if something were to break, clutches or shifting actuator etc. it would be an expensive repair for sure, and its not nearly as smooth as Yamaha's system...Don't get me wrong I think Honda builds a great machine as well..Just the Yamaha will work better for me for my trails and how I ride...I like them both over Can Am and especially Polaris as far as a long lasting machine,,I fix all my buddies machines for them. The Yamaha with normal maintenance should be on the trail for many many years without major issues and worth the investment...Looking forward to my new Yamaha coming soon...Getting the R spec edition shocks and would like to get some beadlock wheels as well..sorry for the long response...Have had alot of experience on a lot of bikes, atvs, and sxs over the years...I'm 52 this year and still enjoy riding enduro motorcycles as well..Good review...oh yamaha..fix that danged door latch for getting in and out...my only gripe...lol
Great review, I've loved my 2011 Polaris Ranger 800 XP for over 7 years now, it may be time for an upgrade.
Gator Unleashed we really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Let us know if you make the upgrade and how you like the new X2.
I test drove the X4 at a dealer this week, and I was extremely impressed with how quiet and smooth riding it was. By comparison, the Can Am Commander 800 and Kaw Terex are rough riding with vibration and extremely noisy in the cab -- no way I'd own either one. Today I tried an '18 R-Spec with the 700cc single and it was a nice machine, but not nearly as powerful or smooth as the X4. I'm probably going to buy a Can Am Maverick Trail 800 DPS which I'm also impressed with, but I'm sure the X2 & X4 will be great sellers for Yamaha.
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These things are better than quads. I love how they have a real steering wheel more like a car and are bigger and seem to be able to handle more
There are a number of things that they do better than a quad. Although, the ride on ATV segment still has a few key advantages that side-by-sides cannot compete with. The success of side-by-sides have certainly proven their worth in the Wolverine X2 is a great machine.
Awesome
More interested in the tray cap and the work part
I liked the cab space of the Viking, but the engine size was a disappointment compared to a wolverine which was priced similarly. I like the size of the gray on the Viking but not sure if I needed that huge size, but the two seats on the wolverine is a disadvantage in my mind. Please help me decide.
Had the chance to look at the X2 at the dealer the other day. It very well maybe the best balance well rounded all around machine on the market right now for east coast riding rec/utility. I really like it. But I’ll be keep my pioneer 500. Still X2 gets two thumbs up from me. Do wish the base model would come in green or camo though.
We really enjoyed our time in it. We'd like to get our hands on one for more testing and perhaps a project.
JBS Performance has a machined sheave clutch kit for the X4/X2 that improves low and mid range response.
Cool, thanks for the info!
I presently own a Honda Pioneer 500 ( 50" wide machine) When I saw this new machine from Yamaha, I knew I wanted one immediately. So I started looking at the reviews, and of course they're all glowing, but several reviewers noted- and glossed over very quickly- that getting into it is somewhat annoying with that shoulder bolster, and that it was a little tight width-wise for us 'ahem' bigger guys. I finally made it to the dealer to look at one. **Keep in mind, I'm comparing it size-wise to my P-500.** First thing I see, is that it is huge, and I was completely shocked at how much bigger it is than the P-500- especially when it's being touted as a "nimble" trail machine, so that kinda shook me a bit, but still wanted it... till I sat in it. My left arm was completely outside the cage, and if you ride tight trails, or make them, you know how bad that could be, and that stupid bolster was totally dug into the back of my shoulder.... The center console eats up so much interior width, that the seats are pushed out too far. I seriously have way,way,way more room in my P-500(seat-wise anyways, cuz it has no storage space whatsoever) Even my wife said something before I could admit that this isn't going to work for me- she was cramped too. I can't tell you how disappointed I am..... Please Yamaha, make the console narrower!!! I guess I'm stuck with my Honda for a while :(
How about a 58" wide Viking with this engine? Now THAT would be a machine folks could get in to...literally! I want this buggy bad but being almost 53 years old, I want a two-person bench seat. I don't want the current land yacht sized Viking...c'mon Yamaha, build a 58" Viking that's not 122" long either please!
Man I’m glad my dad works at Yamaha because he could just slip me one of these for my birthday
I just picked one of these up I think it rides like a damn log wagon it does impress me at all the ride it has in the woods
It does or doesn’t?
Please don't drink and comment.
it sure as hell doesn’t impress me or my wife
Thanks for getting back with me would you say that the Yamaha X2 is more capable than the old 708 was it about the same or even less as far as that goes
We would save more capable on almost all accounts. The engine is definitely more powerful. It will have an easier time turning larger tires and wheels and a more powerful engine will typically have to work less if you regularly pull heavy loads. The twin cylinder engine runs smoother and although it's been awhile since we drove the 700 it seems like the new engine seems a little quieter. Of course, there's the dump bed if that interests you. We just picked one of these machines up to do a project on. Please feel free to head us back if you have any more questions.
does it have low range or not ?
please tell me you guys are going to review the new 1000r here soon?
James&MoVlogs that's the plan. Hopefully Yamaha has the same plan.
UTVonDemand awesome looking forward too it nice job on your editing!
This engine needs to be in the grizzly, that would be a killer atv!
Agreed
it would be difficult to fit the 850 into an atv in it's current configuration with separate cvt
2 up 850 grizzly
Timmi actually it wouldn't be that bad. There is ample room in the chassis and the CVT isn't that wide. If they had to they could rotate the engine perpendicular in the frame and do a threw shaft design offset outside then engine behind the CVT and it would fit fine
it could be done with reconfiguration, yes. the 850 is a good engine
Up graded from a 09 700 Rhino se, went with the r spec se in back water blue, will keep you posted in a few days when it comes in. Thoughts on, ride etc. can't wait!.
Gary Kline we're very excited for you. Please keep us posted on your new purchase. We love to hear your thoughts on it.
Well picked it up today only ran it about 12 miles on the trails near the dealership, WOW!! is this thing quiet, very nimble, precise steering, quick throttle response! & a smooth ride on sand & hard pack & some wooped out sections, could actually talk to the wife at 35-40 mph trail speeds without the front windshield on (it's on order for 248.00). Mark me down really impressed! Can't wait to take it & the wife out again this weekend. Go get one if you can, wish i could post up a pic. of it here, More later.....
@@garykline4761 Hows that Wolverine x2 treating you 1year later? I'm thinking of getting one
@@silverhustlin1390 It's been great! now have over 3,900 trail miles on it & we run it hard sometimes with our off road club running with 1000 rzr's can ams etc, keeps up great in the trails. Couple things I did was upgrade to 28-10-14 wheels & tires, removed the sway bars & softened up the factory KYB shocks, opened it up to check belt & the clutches still looked like new!.
@@garykline4761 What wheel and tires did you go with? Are you having any clearance issues with the 28's? I'm gonna be picking up a X2 within the week and I'm thinking of a tire and wheel upgrade before it leaves the dealer. Also did you have to install wheel spacers in the rear after the wheel/tire upgrade?
I like to go a little faster when I need it. But other than that. That's a beautiful rig. Very nice.
We really enjoyed hours. There are a few tricks that will let you increase the top speed a bit.
This is like that scene in red dawn. Wolverines!
LOL
the lights always bugged me on the wolverine highs and lows just not enough output
LED lightbar...........very cheap..............
Please review Massimo 850-5
Looks like a home run. Higher top speed and more suspension travel would be nice as mentioned in the video. But really looks like a winner as is.
John Jenkins being a hundred percent honest with you John we are based in the east coast although we go out west to test often. At Brimstone or the places we ride here in Southern Ohio we would have a hard time getting this vehicle up to top speed. Unless you live out west or drive on dirt roads a lot top speed shouldn't be a real issue. We would like to try the stock car back to back with one of the larger Tire kits and the clutch kit to see how much more we gain on top. Overall, pretty darn good unit. Thanks for watching.
Yamaha wanted the overall width below 60". They are being very cautious with top speeds, even the YXZ is restrained from what it is capable of.
I would like to throw out an offer for you guys to come ride with my group in Central NY. 2 S900's, a 900 Trail, an R-Spec 700, a Wildcat Trail, and a few ATV's. We definitely get after it, put on the miles, and have a great time. Fast trails, technical climbs, and just about anything else you can think of sans sand.
Agreed. Big improvement in torque and power. Plenty for a sport/utility UTV. I know people want horsepower, they have pure sport UTV's for that purpose...
Unless your on the desert or an idiot 50 mph is fast enough.
How about a video showcasing the engine sound which Yamaha says is not all clankity clank while traveling in the trails and kill the commercial music
ruclips.net/video/AvdYZesuHBM/видео.html
How much horsepower does the X2 have?
Would you guys say that it rides better than the old 708 gen 1 Wolverine I mean does it handle the trails better is it a smoother ride or is it a rougher ride
Don't hold me to this because we didn't ride them in the same time frame, however, our thoughts were that the new machine rides slightly firmer then the Wolverine 700. We would say the right of the new machine is by no means objectionable however we feel they may have made it a bit firmer to better match the slightly narrower stance and increased horsepower. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions please hit us back.
The x2 has a little less suspension travel, other than that it's a complete dominator of the 700
How does this compare to a commander or general
don’t buy it to say the least
Could you tell me if you think it would out ride the T-Rex and easier to maneuver in the woods
It is. It beats the terxy in every category san storage (for 2 seat model only) no heat, super quiet, not clanking and simply an awesome machine
My Parents 2017 SE seems to have 14 inchs of clearance sitting on the garage floor with stock bighorns.. once we set the shocks up mid way in the adjustments...and turned down the damping. They Ride with a canoe rack and it seems to handle pretty good. They did add a truck soft cargo bed mat to the roof and around the engine bay, airbox to less'n the engine noise and be able to talk to each other. They Valcrowed it in place and it's washable.
I cant see upgrading to a 2019 for just 5 more MPH and dump box...Just saying.
Show us the canoe rack! Have a Jackson kayak I want to transport short distances on rough terrain.. thx.
gdg
In regard to top speed complaints, a exhaust , intake , bigger tires and clutch kit along with a ECU flash removing limiters should put that complaint to rest.
Maybe we should pimp one out this winter
I wish they had a bench seat option
Interesring.
Tracker is good to or old rebadged rhino axis Massimo etc few others am land master kymco eyc
These eng should b in a quad, and name it the T_REx
I really wanted one, but we can't even sit in it. Has less room for occupants than my 50" Pioneer 500, and the other machines that we sat in and test drove comfortably- cfmoto 50" zforce 800 trail, the 60" cfmoto zforce 1000, and the RZR 1000. The Woverine was a huge disappointment, and even more so cuz I still want one. The reviewers had to notice what a p.i.t.a. the Wolverine was to get into and out of, and considering it's supposed to be a work machine as well, that you may need to get in and out of dozens of times a day, that that would be part of the review.....
Tracker 1000 is gud to fast n cheap n isa arctic cat made. The 686 is good. Maybe a 1000 for 16k or less? I gota jeep Patriot 4x4new for thy
Why not put the 1000cc in it????
Luke Hoover we're actually glad that they didn't use the 1,000 in this car. The 850 pulls much better off the bottom. This gives great throttle response and allows the machine to run quieter.
UTVonDemand How does it compare to the Pioneer 1000?
Prying they put this engine in the Viking. Doesn't make sense to me to have a sport/utility have more work capabilities than your strait utility.
Absolutely
Yamaha needs to go back to the 2019 model!
It needs the YXZ1000 transmission
Interesting. We bet a lot of people would like to see the YXZ with a CVT transmission.
UTVonDemand cvt is the best.
Cvt belts are trash, chain driven is proven to be way better
I bought my YXZ because it had a real transmission! With a clutch!
The YXZ is too wide for our trails here in NY. I see a very few who actually bought them here.
Nice to see Yamaha is keeping the old Rhino alive. (yawn)
To be honest, the X2 would beat the crap out of the old rhino.
Berapa duwit
If you're looking for upgrading your CVT/sheave check out Dynojet results of Hunterworks vs JBS: www.wolverineforums.com/forum/268-x2-x4-cvt-sheaves-wet-clutch/28596-jbs-hunterworks-sheave-testing-tuned-dynojet-power-vision-2.html
Road legal?
Not from the factory. However, there are street legal kits they can make them street legal in certain areas.
I had an 2018 X4 and it tops at 83 km/h that was a real cons for me
Not a problem for the RMAX.
@@UTVonDemand i sold it for a boat that does 50mph with perfect condition and now that speed is plenty fast ... !
52 x 1.04 = 54.08 If they didn't properly calibrate the speedo for the stock 26" tires, that's GPS of 52 MPH. Better than nothing, but not a whole lot.
MassiveOverkill Yamaha told us that the machine had a 4% increase in top speed for this engine in 2019. We know you've driven the machine and we feel like it's geared a little low. We would like to see what the top speed of the machine is with a 2019 motor and their larger accessory tires. It didn't seem like the machine would have a hard time turning them.
I agree. With larger tires, that would give it an increase in top speed. You're also correct in that it's geared really low and you rarely need low, except under extreme load conditions. A machined sheave is necessary for 60+ MPH speeds. I think the optional 14-15 gram weights are a tad bit light given the 847's stroker motor unless you're running extremely large tires.
MassiveOverkill from what we gathered, Yamaha seems to think that the lighter clutch weights will equal out to nearly the same acceleration has the stock tires with the stock weights. We need more time with both to make up our own minds.
But if it's geared as low as ya'll say, that'd be great for people like us that do 30 inch and bigger mud tires. My shit box CF Moto has a great low side and it turns my 30's in all the deep mud that I've put it in so far. And in high, it'll still run 70+ MPH.
We'd like to try the Yamaha with 30" tires, in addition to a CF Moto
Yamaha has always put out machines that take a beating and ask Soo little in return. I have a 13 year old grizzly that has performed flawlessly while my Can Am and Polaris buddies are always fixing something. Same seems to go for their side by sides. I'm not getting caught up in the hype. When it's time to buy, it's not going to be a piece of low quality garbage. In all likelihood it'll be one of the big 4 Japanese companies. I like to ride, not work on junk.
I bought a brand new 1999 wolverine an paid $5200.00 out the door!
Yes and it was an ATV.
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Or kawi teryx 06 750 my brute is gud
Still five years behind Can Am and Polaris good quality though years late on a twin and way under powered comparing to the big two. Step in the right direction but hardly comparable to the two big brothers jmo
One thing I can say about yamaha is reliability is through the roof vs can am and polaris
Ixcilons
Still only 69 hp . Disappointing
Gary Woodgate still as good as the pioneer 1000 and teryx 850
How fast do you need to go on an side by side?
2019 Rhino.........I’m good.
2 seats 💺 it’s very nice 👍 look great and I liked but 4 seats 💺 it’s kinda cheating worthless useless :(
Who design with 4 seats 💺 must be a lonely no kids only dog 🐩 or a cat 🐈 :( let’s just say you get for passenger where are you going to put a water 💦 cooler food 🥘?
I guess they were thinking something else not supposed to think when they design :(
69 HP ? Common Yamaha ..fail.
Jesus are you serious….
Canucker do you think it should be getting the Same hp as a mustang how is this a fail
It's a fail because all other SxS have around 90 and up hp.
Gary Woodgate most of them have 1000 cc engines Yamaha’s is 850 cc. You shouldn’t be more worried about torque Not HP. If your climbing rocks your want torque. Most side by side owners don’t want to go 80 mph if they want that they can get a atv or dirt bike
Gary Woodgate torgue is what you need in the woods and hills. If you want to go 80 ill follow and pick up the pieces.
Boring! Who is Yamaha trying to compete with anybody? It don't look like it cuz they're clearly the underdog in the side-by-side category. And they seem to want to stay in that position.
Curtis Bull but the great things that can am and polaris don't have is on demand 4x4 way better when you are trying to crawl up something. Don't smoke belts and break axles. And to top it off it isn't so hot that you can't ride inside of it. It definitely needs more power, but overall they are improving slowly. At least they aren't over powering what they can't handle. Power is no good if it isn't reliable.
mark Minyard you're right on every point you made. I wouldn't argue with you one bit. But the thing is the majority of people that buy these things buy them for the thrill of it and the excitement. That is where Yamaha is lacking. And that's why can am and Polaris are outselling by Leaps and Bounds, even though people know the machine isn't going to be as reliable and there's a couple things such as the 4x4 system that aren't as good. But the fun factor is there and people like me are willing to take a little hit on reliability for the fun and excitement Factor.
Curtis Bull I can tell you that Yamaha knows they are the underdog and don’t want to stay from what I understand they have some pretty big plans in the works but only time will tell
Shadow Assassin
I hope you're right. I've always liked Yamaha until these other companies started coming out with bigger and better stuff. I think Yamaha is fully capable of coming out with awesome suspension big horsepower and better than the rest reliability and dependability. They just need to get with the program.
Too conservative again Yamaha . Boring