New wolverine x4

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It’s out... what are your thoughts?

I think it looks pretty good. I like the right size of it like the pioneer but the rear seats are fixed so not much storage room. I REALLY like the cab system they have. Much nicer than what Honda offers. Curious to see how strong that 850 engine is. Overall good machine to market I think.


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It says it has stowaway rear seating. Didn’t see that before. This is direct shot at the pioneer...


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It says it has stowaway rear seating. Didn’t see that before. This is direct shot at the pioneer...


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I think it is too the non-flex use 4seat machines are WAY to long to make it around tight woods.
Aimed at same crowd as the Pioneer.

More slide forward, they don't really stow.

I think its more rec than utility, I kinda wish I knew if the Pioneer didn't have a dump bed if you could have more leg room for the rear seats.

Full skids are nice wonder how thick they are?

I'll bet heat is a real issue since everything is enclosed on that thing to give you full footwells?
 
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Nice looking machine. Definitely a shot at the pioneer. There's always gona be someone trying to do better. It will have its issues and limitations I'm sure like any other. Factory skids can't be very durable, they usually aren't. In my humble opinion, can't stand center speedos. The seats look comfy. Last but not least, not sure about the sliding forward back seats. I can see crap getting stuck in the tracks and few choice words coming out trying to pull them back.
 
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Factory skids are great if same as what the 700 has can at least be driven immediately but can also add plastic for maximum protection,E brake, no water issue, well placed air box and engine checks,screw on oil filter,good suspension,super cozy seats,less noise 47% increase on power,arched a arms,radiator guard, low reverse,massive storage,engine braking,upgraded tires,cup holders where they should be, working tailgate,massive brakes,real cab enclosure,speed limited key for families. I think they listened to the consumer and have a huge hit on their hands. Sales will take a hit from many brands, IMHO.
 
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Sweet looking ride.
 
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It's a winner. Fits right in with pioneer and teryx. I'll bet a 55 top speed. I really liked the cab configuration and seats. Plus it says ultra low gear.
 
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Kinda the best way to put it...a Yamaha Teryx with some updates and added features.

I thought while watching the vids that they had borrowed Popo's profit tubing style on the cabs...but I can't see it looking at the pics.

The interesting thing to me is the repeated emphasis on reduced NVH. An area where Yamaha's SxS's needed some help (at least the ones I've been in). I think it will sell, and sell well.

Was hoping for a slightly bigger dumping box on the 2 seater, but oh well...
 
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Good looking machine. Not a fan of fly by wire already, certainly not for off-road.
 
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Looks like it is lacking in wheel travel
I hang tires all day out on the trail now, I can't imagine less articulating.
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Looks like it is lacking in wheel travel

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8.7" front, 8.9" rear
...so yeah, a little short by new "sport/rec" standards. A touch more than a Teryx. Somebody remind me what the P1k has again?
 

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I'm getting a good laugh at the Yamaha fan boys on Facebook
It looks like a well built machine, but took ques from other brands and try to take credit for it
You would be amazed at how many Yamaha guys think the rear shocks are a first in the sxs world
 

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