Yamaha Announces New 2019 Wolverine X2 UTVs

2019 Yamaha Wolverine X2

The new Wolverine X2 side-by-side for 2019 from Yamaha.

Yamaha has revealed new utility vehicles for model year 2019 including the all new Wolverine X2 and updates to their YXZ line of sport side-by-sides. Compared to the current Wolverine the Wolverine X2 features:

  • All-new styling and maximum visibility
  • 847cc DOHC, eight-valve, parallel twin-cylinder engine compared to the 708cc engine
  • All-new 600-pound-rated dump bed compared to a 300 lb. dump bed
  • 2,000 pound towing capacity compared to a 1,500 lb. towing capacity
  • New Ultramatic CVT
  • Pre-Wiring for Yamaha Adventure Pro GPS

Additional key features include:

  • Two-passenger capacity
  • On-Command 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, full diff-lock 4WD
  • Electric power steering
  • Independent double wishbone suspension with anti-sway bar
  • 8.7″/8.9″ of front/rear suspension travel
  • 11″ of ground clearance
  • Hydraulic disc brakes with shaft mounted parking brake
  • 26″ Maxxis MU75/MU76 tires
  • High back bolstered bucket seats
  • Adjustable driver seat and steering column
  • Doors
  • Fenders
  • LED High/Low headlights
  • New LCD display
  • Noise and vibration dampening features
  • 6 month limited factory warranty

The Wolverine X2 is available in Graphite and has an MSRP of $12,699.

2019 Yamaha Wolverine X2 R-Spec SE

The Wolverine X2 R-Spec SE is part of Yamaha’s new recreation lineup for 2019.

In addition to the Wolverine X2 Yamaha’s 2019 recreation lineup includes the Wolverine X2 R-Spec and the Wolverine R-Spec SE. The Wolverine X2 R-Spec comes with a suntop, aluminum wheels, KYB piggyback shocks, over fenders and is available in Ridge Red or Alpine White for $14,499 or Realtree Edge camo for $14,949. The Wolverine X2 R-Spec SE further adds painted bodywork, color-matched interior and is available in Tactical Black or Backcountry Blue for $15,299.

For the YXZ1000R sport line the changes for 2019 include:

  • New styling
  • A relocated radiator
  • Updated suspension
  • A new ROPS design to increase comfort
  • 29″ Maxxis M917/918 tires instead of 27″Maxxis MU09/10 tires

The sport line includes the base YXZ1000R, the YXZ1000R SE, the YXZ1000R SS and the  YXZ1000R SS SE. The SS models add the Yamaha Sport shift with paddle shifters and auto clutch. The SE versions add beadlock wheels and a suntop. The YXZ line will be available in September and the MSRP has not been published yet.

Learn more:  Yamahamotorsports

Marc Cesare, Smallvehicleresource.com

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