2019 Yamaha Wolverine X2 Test Review

Yamaha invited us to test the 2019 Wolverine X2 R-Spec Special Edition Model in its natural environment on the rocky, sometimes technical and challenging, trails of Brimstone Off-Road Park in Huntsville, TN.

There are four models of the X2 all featuring power steering. The $12,699 base model has steel wheels and preload adjustable gas charged shocks. The X2 R-Spec models add cast aluminum wheels, a roof, over-fenders, different color options, and most notably, fully adjustable shocks. The hunter edition features Real Tree Edge Camo in addition to the R-Spec’s upgrades. X2 R-Spec Special Edition models add color matched suspension springs, embroidered, two-tone seat covers, and painted plastic with different color options.

The Wolverine X2’s MSRP for the stock and upgraded models are pretty much in line with other 800cc-850cc class sport/utility UTVs with some minor differences in pricing and features.
Yamaha’s Wolverine X2 really is an incredibly versatile and capable machine that can work and play hard. Its excellent handling and suspension will lend themselves to both and the forgiving, high-torque, happy to rev two-cylinder engine will appeal to drivers of all levels. Its slightly shorter suspension travel and top speed may limit it somewhat in whooped out, wide open desert terrain, but in tighter technical to intermediate speed terrain where the X2 is designed to excel, its competition is going to have its hands full.
As an overall package, we believe the Wolverine X2 is the most well-rounded side-by-side in the Yamaha lineup, and a machine we’d love to have in our garage.