2024 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS XT-R Featuring Auto-Shift Full Performance Review 

I bought a new 2017 YXZ clutch model and put over 6000 miles on it. Mostly Glamis Sand dunes, and Arizona desert. The machine was rocksolid, and never gave me any trouble. The fit and finish combined with the build quality and reliability was amazing. I truly miss that machine!

Apparently there's several Koolade survivors that could afford this😮

Yam does er right every time. Thanks for the vid!

Love my YXZ.. This is my first SxS machine and its exceeded my expectations❤

This machine is rare as hen's teeth here in the west. Outdated, bad suspension geometry, NO LOW RANGE... It's time for an all new model.

My buddy has a 21 yxz. Just over 1k miles, it jumped time and bent all the intake valves. As much as it sucked, it gave him a reason to put a turbo on it and build the motor up some

Absolutely love Yamaha and Suzuki quality , just wish they’d build something like an X3. More suspension , bigger , bigger tires , more capable in the technical stuff side of things . Id still love to rip one ! I’ve never gotten to drive a YXZ yet . Sweet for what it is .

Why they haven’t updated the suspension like can am and Polaris is beyond me.

I want an 18 speed transmission with 4 reverse gears, air shift transfer case, tri axle setup with solid axles and air bags on my sxs. Why is that too much to ask for?

this is pretty cool i didn't like the yxz before but this helps me like it more for sure. i wish we could see more of these transmission in other machines as long as they can get the auto working good. im a mud rider so i dont care about how fast it is, what gets my interest is no belt snorkels, now that would be awesome to just have one snorkel for the engine and away you go. maybe well see something crazy come from cf moto with what ever there new 3 cylinder engine is going in? they are a partner with yamaha now. i doubt it but who knows cf moto does do some weird stuff haha

Needs low range to be good trail rig. Always run into Mudd even when your not looking for it.

Now they need to make a 4seat already

Can’t wait to get my 2024 Yamaha yxz with the gytr turbo kit… My dealership said that it will be arriving around January 2024…

“More available to a wider range of riders” yet I haven’t seen one available in a Yamaha dealership since 2019 😂

I wish there was a desire by yamaha to make a flagship machine like the yxz was in 2016.

The point of a yxz was different than any other side by side. I reflashed my 16. Put 31in irok NDs on it with a bit of offset. Put 20k miles on it on the street before it was totaled. On I10 with a reflash and redline raised to 10.5k it would get to 99 mph pretty quickly. But...if you were willing to keep it pinned...you could get 106 on the GPS. it never felt super confident offroad, but on road is was an absolute blast.

One thing to note is that there’s less power loss through the transmission with a manual, compared to CVT. When comparing to a vehicle with same crank hp, yxz has more actually making it to the ground

I think Yamaha will come with something nice as when they released the Banshee...kicking butts left and right

How is it now for slow Moab rock crawling? Assuming still not that great. Also for guys that want a 200 ish horsepower turbo kit, will this automatic transmission hold up?

Polaris RZR. 800 was the first before that it was all Rinos.

I have a 2020 xtr edition will yamaha re design the 2025 ? And if so what will be the new features.

yamaha is not paying attention to anyone who actually has a yxz and what they do them. 30 to 32 inch tires reinforced shock towers (bring them out) 180 to 200 hp reliable 72 inch wide a arms

Yall need to calm down on that janky music. I have a 2018 ssse 3 pedal and love it. Do they still offer 3pedal in 2024?

How’s the noise levels in the 24 YXZ? I have a 21 KRX and it’s loud. Was wondering if these are quieter since you have the option to lower revs by upshifting.

you should explain the autshift sport mode deeper...auto for cruising ect is clear, but for competition it should shift down just before the higest torquecurve point comes and up where engine is best....i could not ready anything about this...as well, it should be programabel.....and anyway, they need a tuffer sport version with 200 horse ON the wheels....then they could be BEST

Love the YXZ however the chassis and suspension is incredibly outdated. Yamaha please put your drivetrain in a Wildcat XX!!!

Would like to see this transmission in the rmax 1000

We need an actual slow speed rock crawling testing session

Upgrade the entire suspension system, go to 30" tires, and give the machine at least 15" of ground clearance.

Is the 3 pedal model still an option?

Any bigger guys have one of these with a clutch? Im 6’3 and 300lbs how’s it like working the clutch

They look like big yfz 450s

Might have to trade the Wolverine

I still think Yamaha is my top manufacturer. But they have fallen so far behind in the UTV market that the YXZ is a non-starter. Outdated subpar suspension geometry, no OEM turbo, no OEM long travel, awful frame reinforcement (multiple YXZ's I've seen with frame damage of arms ripping off the car), and the worst and most dangerous OEM "cage". I can't imagine spending $23,000+ on a car like this when there are others that beat it in every aspect other than having the transmission. These cars can be amazing with deep pockets. Turbo kits, rear suspension redesigns with proper trailing arms, long travel, etc. They could easily bring to market a Turbo R and Maverick RR competitor with OEM turbo, long travel, and redesigned suspension geometry and charge $30k. I know I would eat it up in a second if they had a similar competing car with Polaris and Can-Am. I do love Yamaha, but they really need to step it up and stop re-releasing a car from 2017.

I don't understand why Suzuki doesn't get in the game and bring out their machine and use a Hayabusa motor

Too bad I already have a Viking and a 2up atv.

The new updated automatic transmission is junk such a terrible idea. Bring back the 5 speed sequential manual transmission with a clutch! Like the 2016 model

To me it's do for new look and 72inch long travel. Factor turbo 200 plus hp..

...- so many people where cheerin for shifter sxs- then they made one- and- nothin was better and it wasNT the big hit- whyever- now they go to automatic!?...funny

I see more OG Wildcats than YXZs because the suspension is horrible and the transmission/clutch sucks in the technical stuff.

They need to have a turbo and upgrade the suspension. I don’t think they know what people really want.

I don't like design everything else is so good

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There is something about a 3 cylinder.

I like simple... I like the tried and true Polaris CVT tranny..

Why is everything that Yamaha makes so damn ugly? But 👑R1👑 sick af

Thats whats wrong with the usa. The people are lazy and with each iteration, yamaha had to take the work out of shifting

auto = gay

This is a step in the wrong direction . Sidexsides absolutely SUCK because of the junk ass electronics and a belt driven CVT . Keep EVERYTHING as manual and basic no matter what . Beef up the A arms and ball joints .