It can be added from the factory as a part of a $2000 package which includes a stage 5 audio package.
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The General doesn’t come with RideCommand sat-nav at the price-point listed below.
#POLARIS GENERAL PRO#
The RMAX 1000 XT-R comes with a built-in lockable yet removable Adventure Pro sat nav system. This one is really hard to call because of the packages and price points. We have used both extensively, and they both work very well on any and all terrain. Which is better? It is truly a personal preference.
#POLARIS GENERAL DRIVER#
The Yamaha system allows the driver to choose. The Polaris system does it all automatically when needed and then goes back to 2WD. When the rocker switch is set to AWD, if a rear tire slips a small amount, the front wheels “lock” and power is sent to both front wheels equally. The General uses Polaris On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system which allows the driver to choose between 2WD and AWD.
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It does allow the driver to choose when he or she wants what. The RMAX 4WD system is called OnCommand and allows the driver to choose 2WD, 4WD-limited-slip front diff, and 4WD-diff-lock via rotating knob. There are some small differences, but they really don't make a lot of difference in performance.īoth of these 4WD systems work differently, but both work effectively making it impossible to really say one is better than the other. RMAX2 1000- Length 119.3 Width 66.1 Height 77.8 Wheelbase 86.7 Stance 64-inchesīoth of these vehicles are in the same ballpark of one another’s size. General XP 1000- Length 118.2 Width 64 Height 75 Wheelbase 83- Stance 64-inches
#POLARIS GENERAL SERIES#
The General has the Walker Evans Velocity series shocks, which are also adjustable and offer a solid ride, but they are not easily adjusted in comparison to the FOX QS3. Even a novice can adjust this suspension setup like a champ. We also need to mention the FOX QS3 shocks on the RMAX because these shocks have a simple “dial” to adjust the ride to 3 different choices with no tools needed. The RMAX has a lot more rear travel meaning (theoretically) a better ride. There is no getting around the stronger suspension numbers on the RMAX compared to the General, particularly in the rear travel numbers. The General has no engine braking at all, and we wish it had some. This also means engine braking is very natural feeling and works by keeping the belt engaged to the engine at all times.
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Yamaha’s Ultramatic Transmission has a metal sprag clutch which keeps the belt tight no matter what. The RMAX has a 10 year warranty on its belt. There are a couple of differences worth noting. Transmission- Tie…sortaīoth vehicles have a CVT transmission meaning both vehicles use a belt. The RMAX puts out 108 horsepower while the General puts out 100 horsepower. There are aspects of this that aren’t exactly apples-to-apples which we will point out.īoth vehicles have a 999cc parallel twin engine.
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This means we are comparing the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 XT-R Edition and the General XP 1000 Deluxe models. In an effort to try to have as close of a comparison as possible, we decided to go with the trim level in the middle of the available models. Polaris General XP 1000 Deluxe Related- Polaris General XP 1000 First Drive Review Choosing The Models Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 XT-R Related- Ok- Now We Have The Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 & RMAX4 1000 Now, just so you know, we are fans of the General and will be fans of the RMAX, so we are just looking at the numbers here! We breakdown these two side-by-sides by the numbers and features in this Head To Head battle including some of our thoughts along the way. With all the excitement around the new Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000, we thought it would be beneficial to compare the RMAX 1000 to the Polaris General XP 1000 since that is clearly the side-by-side the RMAX is designed to compete in the sport/rec/utility segment where the General has dominated. Head To Head: Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 vs Polaris General XP 1000