2023 Yamaha YXZ1000R 

2023 Yamaha YXZ1000R

PURE SPORT. ALL PERFORMANCE.
Superior Pure Sport performance and driver‑controlled acceleration from this high‑revving, high‑output inline‑triple engine. Inject adrenaline into any adventure, from open deserts to tight wooded trails.

Features may include:

29-inch Maxxis® Bighorn® Tires

The YXZ1000R SS mounts large 29-inch Maxxis® Bighorn® radial tires that offer increased ground clearance, traction, durability and steering precision. These tires are mounted to strong yet lightweight 14-inch alloy wheels.

Aggressive Style

Radical styling shows off Yamaha’s passion for powersports, and form follows function as the front suspension design permits an extremely low hood line for excellent trail visibility.

Exclusive Five-Speed Sequential Transmission

Nothing in the Side-by-Side world can match the feeling of banging through the gears using the YXZ1000R SS’s Sport Shift, a sequential five-speed manual transmission featuring Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift (YCC-S) technology. This system combines the power, durability and efficiency of a traditional manual transmission with an advanced automatic clutch system controlled with sporty paddle shifters mounted to the steering column. Sport Shift offers a high-tech riding experience that anyone can enjoy with rapid and precise gear selection literally at your fingertips. The optimized gearing gives the YXZ1000R SS even more flexibility to handle nearly any type of trail from wide-open desert to first-gear crawling.

Exclusive On-Command® 4WD

The YXZ1000R SS drivetrain incorporates Yamaha’s proven On-Command® 4WD system, giving the driver ultimate traction to tackle the most challenging terrain with easily selected 2WD, 4WD limited-slip, and 4WD full diff lock modes. To deliver Yamaha’s exceptional durability, this system also incorporates an over-torque protection system that eliminates spike loads to the front drive case on hard impacts, protecting it from damage without affecting performance.

High-Flow Intake and Exhaust
Any engine needs to inhale clean air and exhale as efficiently as possible. The YXZ’s high capacity intake system features dual air filters—one oiled foam, one viscous paper—for maximum airflow to the engine as well as durable filtration for the dirtiest riding environments. The three-into-one high-volume exhaust system centralizes weight distribution and is tuned to provide maximum power across the rev range.

High-Spec, Fully-Adjustable FOX® Shocks
The YXZ1000R SS features top-shelf FOX® 2.5 Podium® RC2 shocks with dual-spring-rate adjustable crossovers. All four corners are fully adjustable—spring preload, crossover adjustment, rebound and both high- and low-speed compression damping—with a huge 16.2 inches of front travel and 17.0 inches at the rear along with exceptional ride quality, tuneability and handling.

Powerful All-Wheel Disc Brakes
The YXZ1000R SS offers superior braking control thanks to twin-piston calipers clamping down on large 255mm rotors in the front and 245mm rotors in the rear for excellent braking power, feel and fade-resistance under hard use. An automotive-style parking brake lever is mounted in the cabin's center console.

Pure Sports Chassis
The YXZ1000R SS is the best handling sport Side-by-Side on the planet—period. The YXZ1000R SS attacks corners with agility, light steering feel and straight line stability across the roughest terrain. Spherical-joint double A-arms retain ideal castor angle and bump response throughout the entire travel range, and front and rear sway bars minimize body roll for flatter, more responsive cornering. And underneath the optimized frame geometry, the full-frame composite skid plates protect against rocks and debris.

Smart Cooling System
To ensure peak performance every ride, the YXZ1000R SS features a vented, rear-mounted radiator. This system not only reduces heat in the cabin, but it remains clear of mud or debris build-up and is designed to funnel cool air through the radiator at low or high speeds equally well.

Stunning, Industry-First Three-Cylinder Engine

Designed to bring a Pure Sport riding character like nothing else in the Side-by-Side world, the YXZ1000R SS engine was built to deliver high-revving power with the flexibility and character that only an inline triple can provide. With a compact, counterbalanced, DOHC cylinder head, a 11.3:1 compression ratio and dry-sump lubrication, the YXZ1000R SS engine offers exceptional power, a thrilling 10,500 rpm redline and high-strength internals ready to handle high-output demands.

Yamaha Electric Power Steering (EPS)
The YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s class-leading speed-sensitive EPS to reduce steering effort and provide precise handling in virtually all conditions. The EPS unit is lightweight and compact, mounted high on the rack-and-pinion steering system, further protecting it from dirt and debris.