SXS SHOOTOUT!! Yamaha RMAX 1000 Sport vs Polaris General XP 1000

GENERAL XP 1000 vs RMAX 1000 SPORT: We pit two of the most popular sport utility side-x-sides against one another in an ultimate showdown to see which will reign supreme.

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[UTVonDemand]

Solid. Really enjoyed the back-and-forth conversation. We'd have to agree with the outcome. Looking forward to what's next.

[GuardianGrove]

I bought an RMAX last year and love it. I ride it almost exclusively full throttle because we have so much wide open space where I live at the moment, and it has been rock solid. I ride with X3s and Rzrs, then use it to haul wood to the campfire, and plow snow in the winters. It's happy doing it all, and I'm happy doing it all in the RMAX.

[J-Rod]

I love this for calling out Polaris for the squeaks and rattles. Polaris gets away with so much in terms of quality because they were the first to go big time with the SXS stuff. These other companies have surpassed them for years now.

[paulross]

The clutches on the yamaha are hands down the best in the business!

[JonLabbe]

This is great! I also appreciate you both going out on a limb calling out the squeaks and rattles on one and how tight the other was. I know you all can't get into long term reliability often as you are not on 5 year old machines, but even little insight like this is 100% helpful! Thanks guys!

[duanesnow]

It comes down to personal preference, lol...if you like squeaks and rattles, recalls, trouble, less power, less travel, less ground clearance, less cab space, slower, uglier get the General haha...Its a no brainer

[nkzwpxf]

My first machine was a 2014 Polaris 570 Touring bike.Had it 6 years and countless off road trips, hunting, snow plowing never had an issue. My first side by side was a CFMoto Zforce 800 trail. Again, never an issue. BUT....we wanted a 4 seater that could handle trail riding, hunting and work around the property. After reviewing, and driving RMAX, Can Am and Polaris, My wife and I bought a 2023 Polaris General XP 4 1000. LOVE IT! So far no rattles or noises? Beautiful machine.

[daved]

Guys, great video. One thing you forgot to mention is the R Max’s parking brake. That is an awesome feature that other manufacturers need to add. It must be nice to park on a hill, and not bind up the gearbox-making it hard to get out of park. What an awesome machine.

[outthedoorlife]

Think I'd take the Yamaha on build quality alone. I've owned a lot of their products over the years, sleds, motorcycles, snowblower... all were excellent. More accessories is definitely needed for the RMax and like you said, an integrated system for GPS etc is great if you can get a US unit. I still prefer the stretch and leg room of the X3 though and the sound ;) Thx of the video.

[novascotiaboy.]

The doors, the doors, the doors on the Rmax is my pet peeve. I own one and yes I said this from the start it is the first thing to change in the coming models and the looks of the 2 seater will improve 100% (it’s a good looking rig without the full doors) but the 4 seater is just plain ugly because of the platform it’s built on but it’s a practical machine none the less. Oh and looks matter. Can’t for the life of me figure out why the bolster is so unfinished (not painted) it looks so cheep on these machines a little paint and a decal may help people feel a little better about them, they look like an after thought. Love the look of the Generals doors as well as the commanders.
Over all I still feel Yamaha is far and above in quality, reliability and overall build.
Loved the video, content, commentary style and quality keep it coming, it’s nice to see fellow Canadians thriving in this highly competitive field and giving people on both sides of the border food for thought.
Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[resistthesystem]

The Wolverine will always walk that General, especially stock for stock!

[welderteach]

The general looks outdated!! And it’s a Polaris, high maintenance machine! The Yamaha looks great and is likely to last twice as long.

[ChrisWalker-peyu]

I have a 22 rmax sport. I changed my high and low speed compression and backed off some preload on the tender springs. The ride quality was incredibly improved.

[russellabernathy]

I was the largest Polaris dealer in America also Yamaha and Honda 65 years I can tell you to buy Yamaha hands down no comparison. Polaris has constant problems and recalls. Yamaha most dependable sxs period . Never belt issues on Yamaha . Polaris is junk when they get miles on them . Yamaha Kawasaki can’t go wrong with

[jajinfla]

Yamaha’s don’t burst into flame. Yamaha wins. Pretty simple when you think about it.

[KingQuad]

I really like this conversation type video format!

[garyroberts]

Good job on the shootout been waiting for this one for a long time

[bushrhino]

I looked at the rmax, general xp and commander xt-p. But I was needing a 4 seat. I wanted a dump bed so the rmax 4 was out first. Then I had to fit that 4 seat in the 13ft garage in my toyhauler and that eliminated the commander. 1600miles on the xp4 trailhead general and no trouble at all. Very happy with the general xp.

[AppalachianMountainRiders]

Very well done Dirt Trax crew! Having owned my Rmax 4 for going on two years now the thing I notice most is it’s still as tight as the day I brought it home. And I’ve had it in some very narley terrain. I do wish Yamaha would go with the Walker Evans shocks like the general as they do give a much nicer ride. I had a 850 Wolverine X4 with Walkers and it rode nicer then my Rmax on the Fox which is saying a lot as the Rmax has more travel…lol.

On a side note, if you think the 2 seat Rmax waking the 2 seat general is impressive you should put a 4 seat Rmax up against a 4 seat general. Rmax just says “See Ya!” and is gone!

[NorthernRiderOffroad]

Great video! I’m guessing over time the rmax will be more reliable. This is coming from a Polaris guy who knows. Haha😂