Episode 4 of Yamaha LIVE! features our Proven and Practical Recreational Trail-Exploring Machines, the 2021 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4! Don't forget, you can also re-watch the video on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, check us out at YamahaOutdoors.com, ShopYamaha.com, and always be sure to #REALizeYourAdventure! Here's a brief overview on the two models we covered...

The new 2021 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4 deliver superior handling, especially on tight, technical trails, combined with Yamaha’s legendary Real World Tough durability and reliability. Smooth, ultra-quiet power comes from an 847cc twin-cylinder engine, combined with Yamaha’s Real World Tech including Ultramatic transmission, On-Command 4WD, and EPS, packed in a compact, nimble chassis.

New for 2021 and based on the all-new RMAX 1000 models, the Wolverine X2 and X4 feature a sleek, new look and layout. The newly designed doors and frame enhance entry and exit for both the driver and front passenger, while more compact shoulder bolsters and new adjustable seatbelts improve cabin comfort. The driver’s seat also features repositioned pedals and greater seat adjustability to accommodate taller drivers.

For 2021, all Wolverine X2 and X4 models are now equipped with 27-inch GBC Dirt Commander radial tires featuring a terrain-dominating eight-ply rated construction. Larger tires deliver increased ground clearance, better traction in more terrains, and added durability. XT-R editions are further enhanced with a WARN VRX 4500 winch, high-quality graphics, painted Covert Green bodywork, and KYB piggyback shocks with fully-adjustable spring preload, rebound, and high- and low-speed compression damping. The Wolverine X4 XT-R retains the advanced self-leveling rear shocks to provide a plush ride, as well as help maintain optimized ground clearance based on the terrain and cargo.

Both Wolverine X2 and X4 models are versatile and work-ready with a 600-pound-rated bed, donning an automotive-style one-hand-operated tailgate and 2,000-pound towing capacity. Like the RMAX 1000 models, the two-seat Wolverine X2 is equipped with a hydraulic dump bed, while the X4 can seat up to four with industry-exclusive, simple-to-stow full-size rear seats, allowing for expanded cargo capacity when needed.

The 2021 Wolverine X2 R-Spec and Wolverine X4 is available in Armor Gray and Realtree Edge in the X2, with Covert Green XT-R Editions of each.

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

EXTREME TRAIL RIDING ADVENTURES AND FUNDING AMERICA'S TRAIL SYSTEMS WITH YAMAHA’S SCOTT NEWBY

May 6, 2021

Spring is here and there couldn't be a better time to do some off-roading in your ATV or Side-by-Side. Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to talk rock crawling in the Yamaha RMAX 1000, funding efforts to maintain and sustain the nation's trail systems, and the opportunities that can be found and sights that can be seen when you get off the highway and get onto the trails.

There are tons of cool destinations across the country that can be explored by ATV or Side-by-Side. Scott says he recently wrapped up a 3-day ride on Arizona's Peace Trail that winds through old mining towns, ghost towns and explores the remote Sonoran Desert landscapes of western Arizona. The Arizona Peace Trail is diverse with rock landscapes, sand, canyons, mountains, plenty of cactuses and lots of wildlife. Scott says it's amazing what many of these off-road trails have to offer and the experiences that are available to everyone if they choose to get out there and explore them. America's trail system comes with varying terrain and in many places offers the opportunity for riders to navigate through rocky or otherwise rough landscapes. Rock crawling isn't just for beefed up Jeeps anymore. Side-by-Sides like the Yamaha RMAX 1000 are very capable right off the showroom floor without any upgrades. Scott says the RMAX 1000 is nimble, capable and has features built into it standard like the D-Mode Switch that can be dialed into crawl mode for a smooth, linear engine response while traversing rocky sections. Other features like fully welded skid plates on the bottom, class leading ground clearance, highly capable suspension and more make the RMAX 1000 a capable extreme adventure machine.

In the last year, people across the country have really reconnected with the outdoors via hunting, fishing, hiking and more. The motorsports industry has also been an avenue for people to explore the outdoors in a new way and as result, the ATV and Side-by-Side markets have been seeing tremendous growth. With more and more people out on the trails, it's important to think about the condition and sustainability of those trails, Scott says. For more than 10 years, Yamaha has raised money and used their "Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative" to give back to the country's trail systems with advanced trail development, restoration and maintenance projects and more. During that time, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has completed 380 projects across the nation and put $4.5 million dollars back into the nation's trails.

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Be sure to listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist joins The Revolution talk rock crawling in the Yamaha RMAX 1000, funding efforts to maintain and sustain the nation's trail systems, and the opportunities that can be found and sights that can be seen when you get off the highway and get onto the trails.

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Episode 3 of Yamaha LIVE! featuring the #Yamaha Adventure Pro, now dash-mounted and fully-integrated, yet lockable and removable, on the all-new #ProvenOffRoad #RMAX1000 lineup is complete! Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties during the broadcast, so we were unable to hold a live Q&A, but here's the audio, in case you missed it. Don't forget, you can always re-watch it on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, always be sure to #REALizeYourAdventure!

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit http://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/the-growth-and-innovation-of-the-recreational-vehicle-market-with-yamahas-scott-newby, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

ATV's and Side-by-Sides aren't just strictly for utility or sport purposes anymore, they have to blend to cater to a wide variety of users. The field of users is growing exponentially and manufacturers like Yamaha have had to identify the new purposes for these vehicles, the wants and needs of the drivers and then blend all of those factors together into a design that meets the demand of all users. Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to talk about the soaring popularity of ATV and Side-by-Side ownership, the innovation that comes with that kind of booming interest in the recreational market and how safety and sustainability remain top focuses as more riders come into the fold.

The Side-by-Side market, in particular, is booming with 400,000+ units sold each year in North America. This upward trend in Side-by-Side ownership also fuels innovation in the segment leading to more sophisticated vehicles each year. Scott says this is the reason you see more and more features packed into Yamaha vehicles. People want their Side-by-Side to feel more like an automotive vehicle, he says, so Yamaha has built in features like soft-touch points, tilt steering, adjustable seats, interior lighting, charging ports, technology and more to meet those demands.

With more and more new users flooding the ATV and Side-by-Side world each year, Scott highlights the importance of education and safety. As demand grows, as the number of users increases, it's also important to make sure that these drivers know what they are doing and how to be safe. Scott highlights the proper safety gear one should be outfitted with, plus he also discusses some options for online or in person safety classes users can attend to get familiar with rules. Scott says an increase in riders recreating on trails also underscores the importance of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. This grant program aims to further sustainable access to land and trail systems, provides support for efforts that promote safe, responsible use of ATVs and Side-by-Sides, educates the public on proper recreational land use and wildlife conservation practices and much more. Scott says it's all about keeping the outdoors open, keeping public access to our lands open for people to enjoy and to do so safely. In ten years, Yamaha has infused $4 million back into the nation's lands and that is something that all drivers benefit from.

Listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, joins The Revolution this week to talk about the growing number of ATV and Side-by-Side users. Plus, he'll also highlight some great event opportunities for riders to get out and ride courses like the Yamaha XT-R (Extreme Terrain Challenge) that will be held in October at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee. All current Yamaha owners can bring their vehicles out and challenge themselves on these fun courses, Scott says, and it will be a great time.

Today's audio clip was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit https://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/hunting-bigfoot-and-blazing-trails-with-the-new-2021-yamaha-kodiak-700, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

HUNTING BIGFOOT AND BLAZING TRAILS WITH THE NEW 2021 YAMAHA KODIAK 700

It's nearly spring, do you have any ATV or Side-by-Side adventures planned for 2021? It's time to fill in the ruts that 2020 left in its wake, time to get back outdoors, time to take on new challenges and time to get off-road. What better way to do that than with the 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist at Yamaha and he joins The Revolution this week with a brief feature by feature look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.

#1 Compact Design: The Yamaha Kodiak 700 sits in the center of Yamaha's utility ATV lineup between the Kodiak 450 and the Yamaha Grizzly. The Kodiak 700 provides big bore performance, but pairs it with a compact body design. That compact design allows the 700 to be more nimble and handle tight, technical trails with ease. The smaller size also improves the overall feel and handling of the machine while boosting rider confidence. Some people would call that "ergonomics", however, in plain and simple terms it just means that everything feels right and fits right.

#2 Cargo & Tow Capacity: While the Kodiak 700 is great for trail riding, it can also work. A heavy-duty steel cargo rack on the front can haul up to 110-pounds and the rear rack offers 198 pounds of carrying capacity. In total, the Kodiak 700 can handle 308 pounds on its steel cargo racks. Plus, a 2-inch receiver comes standard with the machine allowing users to tow more than 1,300 pounds.

#3 High-Performance Ultramatic Transmission: This class-leading transmission is a favorite among ATV operators because it combines immediate response with advanced features like natural, all-wheel engine braking. It's the most durable ATV transmission on the market, Scott says, while sharing a little bit about why the Ultramatic® Transmission is so great. The Ultramatic Transmission provides a constant belt tension, he says, so you don't have to worry about a belt that slips all the time. Kodiak 700 users also have the benefit of a secondary clutch so when backing off of the throttle, the secondary clutch will engage. If you're on the trail or riding around somewhere, anytime you have the engine braking it will be smooth and controllable.

#4 On-Command 4WD: The Kodiak 700's power, capability and handling don't disappoint and that's evident with the Exclusive On-Command 4WD. This function allows a user to switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and a fully locked differential 4WD with just the press of a single button.

#5 The Yamaha Guarantee: Yamaha owners know that their vehicles have undergone serious real world testing in order to make them the best machines they can be. The Kodiak 700 is no different in that it's "Built Real World Tough", assembled in the USA to meet durability and reliability standards and boasts a 10-Year-Belt-Warranty. Those kinds of guarantees and warranties should give owners peace of mind knowing that their machine and its drivetrain is built for many years of trouble free use.

Be sure to tune in to The Revolution this week as Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist joins The Revolution with a look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.

This next audio clip was taken from an interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit https://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/its-an-ultimate-terrain-tackler-an-off-road-specialist-its-the-yamaha-wolverine-rmax-1000-with-scott-newby, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

IT’S AN ULTIMATE TERRAIN TACKLER, AN OFF-ROAD SPECIALIST, IT’S THE YAMAHA WOLVERINE RMAX 1000 WITH SCOTT NEWBY

It's an ultimate terrain tackler, a highly sought after side-by-side, an off-road specialist, it's the new Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000. Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, joins The Revolution this week with an extensive look at this new beast of a machine that is powerful, capable and backed up with a unprecedented 10-year-belt warranty.

The new Yamaha RMAX 1000 comes in three different trims and two different seat configurations, but all of them have the same new modern and aggressive styling that gives the machine a rugged and tough personality. Scott says the great thing about the new RMAX 1000 is that the aggressive complexion of the vehicle is met with a matching level of performance and capability. It has a new category standout 1000cc motor that delivers class leading power while still maintaining Yamaha's commitment to durability. The Wolverine RMAX 1000 also offers an incredible heavy-duty, easily adjustable FOX 2.0 QS3 suspension with class-leading ground clearance. Matching the aggressive posture are 30-inch Maxxis® Carnivore® tires that provide great traction and tread in a variety of different terrains. Plus, the new Yamaha Drive-Mode (D-Mode) power-delivery system offers three custom drive modes for tackling any terrain or extreme terrain situations: Crawl Mode, Sport Mode and Trail Mode. Each drive mode controls how power is delivered in different terrains and conditions to provide the best ride and performance possible. A heavy-duty factory installed WARN® winch is also standard in the XT-R and LE trims. Scott notes that the team of engineers at Yamaha have thought through and refined everything on the new Wolverine RMAX 1000, even the doors that are designed to be the right height for safety, while also maintaining a good level of visibility.

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Inside the cabin, Yamaha worked to refine the interior and make it more spacious and comfortable. Scott says by working on the doors and how they open and close it's now easier to get in and out of the vehicle. In addition, automotive style soft touch points were integrated into the cabin to make commonly touched surfaces, like those near the knees and elbows, more comfortable. The interior also got a lighting upgrade with an interior light package to make navigating controls easier in low light conditions. When it comes to technology, Yamaha's smart off-road sidekick, the Adventure Pro, has now found an integrated home directly in the dash of Wolverine RMAX 1000. The Adventure Pro mounts in a removable and lockable housing and offers a lot of different features.

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It's not enough to be able to design, engineer and build a great machine, it's also crucial that a company stands by their work. Scott says Yamaha takes pride in their products and backs everything up with a 10-year-belt warranty. This serves as a promise to customers that they make Proven Off-Road vehicles that customers can buy with confidence knowing they have superior durability and reliability.

Be sure to listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, talks about the all-new Wolverine RMAX 1000. He'll also talk briefly about the extensive line of generators that Yamaha offers, a power product that can be essential in the cold months and beyond.

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This audio clip was taken from an interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on Cody Janssen's Digging Deep ATV MX podcast. For more info on this show, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/332705. Here's the info from the full episode and please enjoy!

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