Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

work-ready with a 600-pound-rated bed capacity, automotive-style single-hand-operation tailgate, and impressive 2,000-pound towing capacity through the standard 2-inch hitch receiver. The WolverineRMAX2 1000 is equippedwith a hydraulic piston-assist dump bed, while the RMAX4 1000 offers industry-exclusive, simple-to-stow full- size rear seats, allowing for expanded cargo or passenger capacity when needed. Both beds feature rugged steel tie-down points to securely fasten payloads. MAX COMFORT: STOUT, NEW CHASSIS WITHAUTO-STYLECABCOMFORT, SMOOTH RUNNING ENGINE. The Wolverine RMAX 1000 lineup’s interior design is reimagined to provide the most comfort features experienced in the cabin of a SxS, minimizing fatigue and maximizing fun on all-day rides. Vehicle mass is centralized with a low-mounted rear driveshaft for a serene and quiet-performing driveline, further silenced with robust spiral and helical gears. The smooth-running 999cc parallel twin is positioned in an inclined layout with a 270-degree cross-plane crankshaft and counter- balancer, while engine noise and vibration are kept to aminimum through its rubber-mounted system. The high-quality, aggressive-sounding exhaust is precisely tuned for all-day riding enjoyment, with the rigid high-volume air intake and accumulator aiding in added noise reduction for increased cabin comfort. A new steering rack and Yamaha’s proven speed- and torque-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system has also been adopted for light-effort steering, balanced feedback, and precise steering-character to further reduce vibration and driver fatigue. The Wolverine RMAX 1000 line delivers superior contact-to-ground feel with impressivesuspension travel and geometry for supreme articulation. New FOX 2.0 QS3 shocks are mounted to wide-arc a-arms, allowing throughout any operating speed,

The tilting cargo bed transports up to 600 pounds with multiple steel tie-down points to secure cargo or attach accessories.

Driver and passenger comfort features include a tilt steer- ing wheel with 17 degrees of adjustment, and a new adjust- able passenger handhold with a robust design that won’t get clogged with mud or dirt.

New stealthy, advanced LED headlights provide a wide beam pattern to provide more confidence-inspiring night- time driving and light the way.