Originally Posted by
Timmi
I never cared for white until I got my 2016 Wolverine. That was August 2015, the white with alloy wheels was a new combo, the previous models were either blue or green with black steel wheels. June 2018 the Beckley WV dealer received one white and one maroon X2. James bought the maroon, it was the same color as his Rhino, and I bought the white.
As many improvements as the rmax has over the 850 I can't justify the price difference over my X2. I have YXZ wheels/tires, and seats. I have the JBS clutch and springs. So I would gain 40 hp and improved suspension travel, neither of which I really need. I prefer the stage 4 kyb shocks over the 3 position stage 2 fox shocks, especially with my JBS springs.
I do like the rmax interior more than the X2, but the exterior styling is very generic looking. It looks like a Polaris General with a Honda Pioneer front. I prefer the more distinctive Yamaha look.
The rmax will be a good seller for Yamaha. The standard now in big bore sxs is 1,000cc and 100+ hp. along with 12+ suspension travel. So the specs are inline with the other manufacturers.