Our 2024 Yamaha YXZ1000R 6-Speed Review begins like this: Pull the paddles back. Green “LC” light comes on, ease off the brake and… floor the accelerator. Wait for the engine to kiss the rev limiter, then let go of both paddles. Bang! In a moment of wheelspin before it hooks, you’re convinced the YXZ is going to sit there and spin the tires. About 5 feet from its launch position, the YXZ hooks up and starts banging through its 6 gears, 10,000 RPM at a time. The 2024 YXZ1000R is here to join the 1000cc UTV fight, with a bag of new tricks aimed at broadening its appeal past the race-day antics.
2024 Yamaha YXZ1000R 6-Speed Review
2024 YXZ1000R SS Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain
Cooling: Liquid
Cylinders Displacement: 998cc
Drive System Type: On-Command 3-way locking differential; selectable 2WD and 4WD with diff lock; shaft drive
Engine Braking System (EBS): Full
Engine Type: 4-Stroke DOHC Triple Cylinder
Fuel System/Battery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower: 112 (not advertised, best estimate)
Transmission/Final Drive: Yamaha Sport Shift with Yamaha Auto Shift Technology and Auto Clutch; 6-speed sequential with reverse
Dimensions
Box Capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Estimated Dry Weight: 1676 lbs (760.2 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 9.0 gal (34 L)
Ground Clearance: 11.8 in (29.9 cm)
Hitch Towing Rating: N/A
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H): 128 x 64.4 x 68.5 in (304.8 x 163.6 x 173.9 cm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (230.1 cm)
Brakes
Front/Rear Brakes: 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Calipers
Parking Brake: Separate parking brake on driveline
Tires/Wheels
Front Tires: Maxxis Carnage 29 x 9R-14 Radial Tire
Rear Tires: Maxxis Carnage 29 x 11R-14 Radial Tire
Wheels: Cast Aluminum with Beadlock
Suspension
Front Shocks: 2.5” Fox Podium RC2 with high/low speed compression, rebound, and crossover adjustment
Front Suspension: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, 16.2-in travel
Rear Shocks: 2.5” Fox Podium RC2 with high/low speed compression, rebound, and crossover adjustment
Rear Suspension: Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar, 17.0-in travel
2024 Yamaha YXZ1000R 6-Speed Review
2024 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS 6-Speed Review Highlights:
- New 6-speed makes the YXZ better everywhere
- Auto-shift programming delivers 2 distinct personalities
- Incredible fit and finish, almost everywhere on the car
- Comfortable, roomy interior with no painful spots
- Huge capability increase in low-speed crawling situations
