AJ’s putting the premium equipped Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Crew Ultimate to work around his property as he evaluates its heavy-duty utility capabilities, high-end technology and rugged durability.
Mike evaluates CFMOTO’s new 60-inch wide ZFORCE 950 Sport 4 featuring the 85-horsepower V-twin, along with a host of sporty features and comfortable seating for four people!
Luke sets out on a high altitude off-road adventure with Yamaha in rugged and beautiful Taylor Park, Colorado. Starting from the base camp situated at 10,000 feet elevation, Luke climbs higher up into the mountains with a group of riders aboard a pack of Wolverine RMAX 1000 side-x-sides to test this machine’s ability to conquer terrain and conditions our crew doesn’t often get to experience.
In the world of off-road recovery gear, Afraid Knot Ropes has emerged as a standout player, bringing quality and integrity to every fiber of its products.
As the only Canadian manufacturer specializing in vehicle recovery gear, Afraid Knot Ropes is setting new standards in the industry with its meticulously crafted products.
The company’s commitment to excellence is evident in its rigorous testing procedures ensuring that its products are tested according to the Cordage Institute International Standard CI 1500-02 test methods for fiber rope.
The test bed, which is both calibrated and certified, guarantees that every rope meets the highest standards of strength and durability. This attention to detail ensures that off-road enthusiasts can rely on Afraid Knot Ropes in the most challenging conditions.
What sets Afraid Knot Ropes apart is its use of the highest-grade fibers and a century of rope-making experience. This combination results in ropes that are not only exceptionally strong, but also constructed to last.
Off-road adventurers can choose from a variety of ready-made recovery kits, tailored to different needs, or customize their own kits to suit specific vehicles or tasks.
In addition to top-notch products, Afraid Knot Ropes is currently running an exciting promotion. For every $20 spent from now until October 1st, 2024 customers are entered into a draw for a chance to win a 2016 Polaris Sportsman 570, a fantastic opportunity for any off-road enthusiast.
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AJ evaluates the Work n’ Play nature of Honda’s Pioneer 1000-5P Trail checking off items on his honey-do-list and then he loads up the whole family for a fun day on the trail.
On this episode of DIRT TRAX…
Luke extends a special invite to Mr. and Mrs. Ostacruiser to join him for a trail side adventure at Hatfield McCoy Trails in beautiful West Virginia.
As first timers to Hatfield McCoy, Luke treats Dave and Carrie to two fun filled days exploring the scenic trails of Bear Wallow, the technical rock crawling terrain found on the legendary Ivy Branch trail system and get to preview one of Hatfield McCoy’s newest trails named Big Coal River, which opens later this summer – 2024.
Then in TEST RIDE, Mike hits the trails aboard Yamaha’s 2024 Grizzly 700 EPS, which will also be the subject of our 2024 project ATV build!
Yamaha just pulled the sheets off its 2025 off-road lineup including a NEW addition to the RMAX family and Mike’s in Park City, UT getting up close and personal with the 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R combing over all the exciting details of this new unit showcasing new technology available on it and the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 LIMTED.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, expands its Proven Off-Road lineup of recreational Side-by-Side (SxS) models with the unveiling of the all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000. Raising the bar for premium off-road family adventures and all-around multi-purpose use, the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 offers a full-size rear cabin to comfortably fit adult passengers, added cargo space, and a rear dump bed.
The all-new RMAX4 1000 also adopts multiple all-new Yamaha REAL World Tech developments, including an enhanced On-Command 4WD system now featuring Turf Mode, selectable Electric Power Steering (EPS), an all-new Adventure Pro system, and more.
“The all-new Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 sets a new standard in off-road family adventures with its unparalleled comfort, capability, and versatility,” said Ryan Stiver, Yamaha’s motorsports business planning director. “Yamaha is excited to offer another Proven Off-Road Side-by-Side that delivers exceptional experiences for families and adventurer-seekers alike, no matter the terrain or task.”
Key Features:
High-Performance Capability and Comfort in a Premium Adventure Side-by-Side
The all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 maximizes comfort, versatility, and next-level fit and finish in Yamaha’s most feature-rich SxS to date. Powered by Yamaha’s stout 999cc DOHC, eight-valve, parallel-twin engine, the all-new RMAX4 1000 delivers smooth and consistent power delivery in a variety of terrain. The new On-Command system includes 2WD, 4WD limited slip, 4WD full-differential lock, and now an all-new Turf Mode with an unlocking rear differential for expanded home utility use. To best suit driver preferences, the all-new RMAX4 1000 is equipped with Yamaha’s new higher-output torque- and speed-sensitive EPS with selectable High, Standard, and Low modes, delivering maximum comfort and confidence in challenging terrain. Reducing driver fatigue, an additional 4WD full-differential lock EPS setting is automatically applied when the On-Command setting is engaged. The RMAX4 1000’s parallel-twin engine, featuring Yamaha’s YCC-T drive-by-wire technology, is further optimized with Yamaha’s D-Mode, offering three power delivery settings (Sport, Trail, and Crawl) at the turn of a dial to match the terrain and driver mindset, while still providing full engine power.
Roomy Cabin and Technology Upgrades for Improved Driver and Passenger Comfort
The all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 is the ideal family and friend adventure SxS, with a full-size rear cabin to comfortably fit adult passengers, even on all-day rides. More comfort and convenience features include new rear passenger grip handles, sloped, textured footrests for increased support, and full-sized doors for easier passenger ingress and egress. A defining interior characteristic of the Wolverine RMAX 1000 lineup is premium automotive-style features, including tactile driver controls, interior lighting, strategically placed soft touchpoints for knees, a rubber over-molded tilt steering wheel, adjustable seatbelts and driver’s seat, center console storage and accessory switch, a new MTX audio system, and more. The rear cabin also features a new 23-liter dry storage area with a USB port and cable slots to keep devices charged and out of the elements when traversing terrain.
An all-new Yamaha Adventure Pro enhances exploration with multiple high-tech features. Now with Bluetooth integration, users can connect their devices to receive call and text notifications, as well as control audio functions from the 7-inch display. The onscreen display shows navigation, multiple new vehicle readouts, controls the new factory installed MTX Audio System, and more. The Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Limited is also equipped with an all-new rearview camera (prewired on XT-R), which is automatically displayed on the Adventure Pro when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, or when manually turned on by the user.
The RMAX4 1000 Limited is also equipped with an all-new TFT meter, providing a variety of high-tech display options on a premium 4.3” color screen with different display styles (Classic, Sport, and Adventure) in both light and dark modes. Information displayed on the all-new TFT meter includes a tachometer, water temperature, On-Command, D-Mode, iQS, and EPS indicators, battery voltage, service reminders, and more.
Donning FOX QS3 shocks on the XT-R, and FOX iQS suspension on the Limited, the all-new RMAX4 1000 features 16.9-inches of rear, and 14.2-inches of front travel with new suspension tuning to maximize comfort and capability across various terrains and speeds. Like the RMAX2 1000 models, the new RMAX4 1000 receives the rugged and popular 30-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires in a “square setup” (same size all around) configuration.
Boasting 13.8-inches of ground clearance at a 118-inch wheelbase, the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 can REALize Your Adventure over challenging terrain with family and friends, and while tackling chores around the home and farm. When the trail ride ends and work begins, this Wolverine is fully equipped for even the toughest of tasks, thanks to its 2,000-pound towing capacity and versatile 600-pound capacity piston-assist dumping cargo bed.
Proven Off-Road Confidence
The 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 is built with pride and Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, delivering the durability, reliability, and superior build-quality off-road enthusiasts around the world demand and expect from Yamaha.
Owners can drive with confidence, thanks to Yamaha’s industry-best Ultramatic automatic transmission, which is backed by the unmatched Yamaha 10-Year Belt Warranty. Furthering capability, the 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 features an all-new brake system with updated calipers, pad material, front and rear hoses, and mounting knuckles for enhanced braking power, brake-pedal engagement, and reduced brake noise.
The Wolverine RMAX4 1000 is also designed for seamless accessory integration of Yamaha Genuine Accessories to ensure confident installation and performance that meets expectations. These factory-designed, tested, and approved accessories include multiple windshield options, rearview mirrors, brush guards, hard cab-enclosure systems with lockable doors, and more, enabling owners to easily tailor their Wolverine RMAX4 1000 to their specific needs, preferences, and adventures.
The all-new 2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 will be available fall of this year at Yamaha dealers nationwide. The XT-R sports painted bodywork with a color-matched interior, beadlock wheels, and a factory-installed WARN VRX 4,500-pound winch, starting at $27,999 MSRP. The RMAX4 1000 Limited is available with painted body work, color matched interior, WARN VRX 4,500-pound winch, and FOX iQS switch-controlled suspension, starting at $29,199 MSRP.
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States. YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing U.S.A. (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana]. Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA.
Luke provides all the details of the 2025 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring ULTIMATE edition complete with comfortable seating for two, arched lower dual A-arm front suspension, 7S display with Ride-Command and the 44 horsepower ProStar single cylinder engine.
Luke extends a special invite to Mr. and Mrs. Ostacruiser to join him for a trail side adventure at Hatfield McCoy Trails in beautiful West Virginia.
As first timers to Hatfield McCoy, Luke treats Dave and Carrie to two fun filled days exploring the scenic trails of Bear Wallow, the technical rock crawling terrain found on the legendary Ivy Branch trail system and get to preview one of Hatfield McCoy’s newest trails named Big Coal River, which opens later this summer – 2024.
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