2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 Review

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We visited Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park in North Carolina to put the all new 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 through its paces.

Slipping down into the cab of the 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4, we noticed the door bolster and latch plate was a tad intrusive, but once in the seat the comfort surrounds you. The high back seating makes you feel welcome and fits this larger rider very well. Details are in the Yamaha DNA and with a simple seat belt retainer located just below the upper seat belt mount you can more comfortably accommodate shorter riders by weaving the belt into this secondary harness clip. Small items like this are Yamaha’s way of accommodating anyone willing to get out and enjoy the world around us.

The 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 is not only a brand new, ground up build for Yamaha that is manufactured in Newnan, Georgia, but it is also setting a serious milestone for Yamaha and its existence in the Side-by-Side segment. What many will soon realize is that the powertrain in this model has set a precedence for what is to come. That’s right, a brand-new machine with a brand-new engine. This Wolverine X4 has a Twin Cylinder long stroke 847cc fuel injected engine that not only brings more power throughout the RPM range, but it produces low vibrations throughout the chassis as well.

With the tilt steering set, our ride began with just a simple twist of the key. Our initial impression of the engine and its manners is that it is not only quiet and keeps the cab noise down really low, but it seems to be really smooth and there are no annoying noises throughout the throttle pedal range that would be distracting or concerning. The gated shifter in the console is super easy to shift into forward gears or reverse gearing with no clunky feeling as the transmission gets itself ready to go. As you step into the pedal you will instantly realize that there is a new mill in town and the torquey response is impressive.

On the trail, the twisting climbs through Brushy Mountain were not only fun but it really showcased the agility of the new chassis. The narrow 59.8-inch width really gets you into sections of tree lined trail with ease. Turning the X4 is also a breeze as it seems to slip around corners even if they are tight and up-hill or off camber. The trails were covered in some areas by huge rocks and plenty of rutted or very off camber ditches which were changing sides on the trail regularly even in short stretches of about 20 feet. The dual sway bars front and rear seemed to help this issue by keeping the machine nice and steady in those situations. There were a couple of downhill sections that gave our mind a run for the money, but with a steady pace and a good line, the 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 stepped right through it. It really does give the driver confidence in getting up or down most any trail.

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