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Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 vs Yamaha YXZ1000R SS

2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 vs 2025 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS: 108 vs 112 hp, 999 vs 998 cc, 1900 vs 1512 lb, $20,799 vs $22,299. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000
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2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$20,799

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2025 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS
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2025 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS

998cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled

$22,299

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At a glance

More power108 hpvs112 hpYXZ1000R SS wins
Lower price$20,799vs$22,299Wolverine RMAX2 1000 wins
Lighter1900 lbvs1512 lbYXZ1000R SS wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs998 ccWolverine RMAX2 1000 wins
Ground clearance13.8 invs13.2 inWolverine RMAX2 1000 wins
Towing2,000 lbvsn/aWolverine RMAX2 1000 wins

Across measured specs the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 leads in 5 categoriesand the YXZ1000R SS in 2. Comparing UTVs, the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 108 hp, while the YXZ1000R SS uses a 998 cc inline-3 rated near 112 hp. The YXZ1000R SS has the power edge (112 hp vs 108 hp). The YXZ1000R SS is lighter at 1512 lb (vs 1900 lb). At $20,799 the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Wolverine RMAX2 1000
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YXZ1000R SS
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Engine
Displacement999 cc998 cc
Engine configurationParallel-twinInline-3
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)108 hp112 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionUltramatic CVTSport Shift 5-speed sequential
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WD4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating2 seats2 seats
Dry weight1900 lb (862 kg)1512 lb (686 kg)
Overall width64 in (162.6 cm)64 in (162.6 cm)
Wheelbase86.7 in (220.2 cm)90.6 in (230.1 cm)
Ground clearance13.8 in (35.1 cm)13.2 in (33.5 cm)
Fuel capacity9.2 gal (34.8 L)9 gal (34.1 L)
Towing capacity2,000 lb (907 kg)n/a
Pricing
MSRP (base)$20,799$22,299
Model year20252025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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