Yamaha YXZ 1000R: Specs and Details!

Stay tuned with Dirt Wheels as a full test and look at the new YXZ 1000R will be featured in the magazine! Here is some more info and photos of Yamaha’s new pure sport UTV. Keep up with dirtwheelsmag.com for more updates and articles released daily!

2016 Yamaha YXZ 1000R SPECS

SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine Type 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline three-cylinder;
12 valves
Bore x Stroke 80.0mm x 66.2mm
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Fuel Delivery Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); three 41mm Mikuni
throttle bodies
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting System Electric
Transmission 5-speed sequential manual external transmission;
wet multiplate clutch, external flywheel
Final Drive Yamaha On-Command; 3-way locking differential;
selectable 2WD and 4WD with diff lock; shaft
drive
Suspension / Front Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar,
fully adjustable FOX 2.5 Podium® RC2
Shocks®; 16.2-in travel
Suspension / Rear Independent double wishbone w/anti-sway bar,
fully adjustable FOX 2.5 Podium® RC2
Shocks®; 17.0-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes / Rear Dual hydraulic disc
Tires / Front Maxxis® MU09 27 x 9.00R-14
Tires / Rear Maxxis® MU10 27 x 11.00R-14
L x W x H 122.8 in x 64.0 in x 72.2 in
Wheelbase 90.6 in
Turning Radius 236.2 in
Maximum Ground
Clearance
12.9 in
Fuel Capacity 9.0 gal
Wet Weight 1510 lb
Bed Capacity 300 lb
Warranty 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)
Color Racing Blue/White w/Suntop; Blaze Orange/Black w/Suntop