Yamaha YXZ1000R Accessories

The YXZ1000R uses a 4×110 bolt pattern, which is Yamaha-specific. Nothing on the Polaris (5×114.3 Pro R / 4×156 Pro XP), Can-Am (4×137 X3, Defender), or Honda Pioneer (4×137) lineup cross-fits. Always filter to 4×110 when shopping YXZ wheels. Some Yamaha Wolverine and Kawasaki models share the 4×110 pattern, so cross-fit options exist outside the sport segment.

The YXZ1000R runs a 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three with 12 valves. Bore and stroke are 80.0mm × 66.2mm, compression ratio 11.3:1. It’s the only inline-three in the sport UTV class — everything else is a turbo twin or a turbo three of different displacement. The inline-three is what produces the YXZ’s signature exhaust note that owners chase with aftermarket headers.

No. The YXZ1000R is the only sport UTV on the market without a belt CVT. Stock comes with a 5-speed sequential manual transmission with foot clutch (early gen 1, 2016–2018) or a Sport Shift sequential with auto-clutch (gen 2 SS, 2019+). The 2026 YXZ1000R SS XT-R still uses the same sequential gearbox. You’re not adding a CVT — this is the YXZ’s defining feature.

The two machines are fundamentally different. The YXZ is a 998cc NA inline-three sport UTV with sequential transmission and a 2-seat cab; the RZR Pro R is a 2.0L NA inline-four with CVT and a 2- or 4-seat cab. YXZ buyers prioritize the paddle-shift driving experience, lighter weight (~1,673 lb SS XT-R curb), and the inline-three sound. Pro R buyers prioritize displacement, suspension travel, and 4-seat option. Different segments, both excellent.

X3 is turbo-three with CVT, YXZ is naturally aspirated inline-three with paddle-shift. X3 has more power, YXZ has no belt to break. For trail and hardpack racing where reliability matters more than peak horsepower, YXZ wins. For high-horsepower dune builds where you want every pound of torque, X3 wins. YXZ owners trade horsepower for sequential transmission reliability.

No. The YXZ1000R is 2-seat only, and Yamaha hasn’t announced a 4-seat variant. Yamaha’s 4-seat sport UTV options are the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 family. If you need 4 seats with paddle-shift, that combination doesn’t exist in any current production sport UTV.

Yes — it’s the most popular YXZ first exhaust for good reason. The slip-on unlocks the inline-three’s signature sound at roughly half the cost of a full-system, and pairs cleanly with the S&B filter + a DynoJet Power Vision tune. You’ll get a moderate horsepower gain (manufacturer claim, must tune), a noticeable sound improvement, and a reversible bolt-on install. Spring for the full system or KraftWerks RR only if you’re building for race-spec power, not weekend riding.

Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (US), Yamaha cannot void your full warranty simply because you installed aftermarket parts. They can decline warranty coverage on the specific system affected by an aftermarket part if that part caused the failure. Example: a Trinity slip-on exhaust by itself shouldn’t void powertrain coverage; an unmodified-by-dealer ECU reflash + a failed engine could be a different conversation. Document install dates and keep stock parts for warranty work.

The YXZ SS XT-R curb weight is 1,673 lbs — rule of thumb is 1.5× curb for a UTV winch, so a 2,500–3,500 lb winch handles the YXZ comfortably. Most YXZ owners run a 3,500 lb winch with synthetic rope. Pair with the MotoAlliance YXZ Viper winch mount or use the integrated mount on the SuperATV YXZ Front Bumper.

Our Featured Build above is $4,328.78 for 12 bolt-on parts — that covers the most-popular first season of upgrades (intake, exhaust, tune, axles, suspension hardware, steering, brakes, windshield, bumper, audio, lighting, harnesses). A full long-travel desert build with HCR LT suspension, full-system exhaust, and beadlock wheels runs $10,000–$15,000. A weekend trail rig built for comfort and reliability comes in around $3,500.