Tag: YXZ

For 2017 Yamaha has two new machines for their already exciting lineup! The most exciting one to note is the new YXZ1000R SS which is new for 2017. The SS model or Sport Shift is an industry first 5 speed with reverse, paddle shift design. Also new for Yamaha ATV is the YFZ50. With styling […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, introduces the new 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift), the first and only Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle to combine pure-sport performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting driving experience. Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s all-new confidence-inspiring Sport […] More »

Yamaha has been nothing if not mysterious when it came to the time leading up to their release of the potent YXZ1000 and now their latest teaser trailer appears to be hinting toward cool things to come. Were we to guess it, we’d say perhaps a fully automatic or perhaps even paddle-shifted auto-clutch version is […] More »

Dear ATVC: I cannot count how many UTV/SxS brands out there now. Is the market big enough to absorb this many choices (over 100)?? knukey This is an excellent question- one that warrants a deeper examination. Side-by-sides have been a round a lot longer than most people realize. In fact going as far back as […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the best-selling Sport ATV brand in America, announces its supported 2016 Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV racers who will compete in the all-new YXZ1000R pure sport SxS and aboard the class-leading YFZ450R sport ATV. Commanding the ATV MX effort for Yamaha in 2016 is four-time AMA Pro ATV champion Chad Wienen on […] More »

The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series-Southern California is pleased to welcome Yamaha Motor Corporation as the 2016 Checkered Flag Sponsor. The “Yamaha Checkered Flag” will be waived as each of the series 150-200 drivers cross the finish line during the remaining 7 rounds at fan favorite tracks in both Lake Elsinore and Glen Helen. […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is introducing two new Special Edition (SE) models to its growing line of Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles. Yamaha’s YXZ1000R, the world’s first and only pure sport SxS, and Wolverine, a new standard in off-road capability and comfort in a SxS, both receive new SE versions for 2016. The new YXZ1000R SE features […] More »