2026 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited
2026 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Yamaha
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited
Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited
Model Code
NA
NA
Color
Backcountry Blue / Silver Metallic
Backcountry Blue / Silver Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front / Rear - Dual hydraulic disc
Front / Rear - Dual hydraulic disc
Tires

Front - 29 x 9.00R-14 Maxxis® Carnage

Rear - 29 x 11.00R-14 Maxxis® Carnage

Front - 29 x 9.00R-14 Maxxis® Carnage

Rear - 29 x 11.00R-14 Maxxis® Carnage

Dimensions

Length
128.1 in.
128.1 in.
Height
83.1 in.
83.1 in.
Width

66.0 in.

Stance - 64 in.

66.0 in.

Stance - 64 in.

Weight
Wet - 2,059 lb. (Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.)
Wet - 2,059 lb. (Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.)
Ground Clearance
Max. - 13.4 in.
Max. - 13.4 in.
Wheelbase
90.2 in.
90.2 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking; L, H, N, R
Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking; L, H, N, R
Final Drive
On-Command 4-way locking differential; Turf Mode, 2WD, 4WD, full diff-lock 4WD
On-Command 4-way locking differential; Turf Mode, 2WD, 4WD, full diff-lock 4WD

Engine

Engine
4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Liquid cooled
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.7 x 2.9 in. (93.0 x 73.5 mm)
3.7 x 2.9 in. (93.0 x 73.5 mm)
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11.2:1
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery - Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); dual 48 mm throttle bodies
Fuel Delivery - Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); dual 48 mm throttle bodies
Fuel Capacity
9.2 gal.
9.2 gal.

Operational

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with anti-sway bar, FOX® iQS piggyback shocks

Travel - 14.2 in.

Independent double wishbone with anti-sway bar, FOX® iQS piggyback shocks

Travel - 14.2 in.

Rear Suspension

Independent double wishbone with anti-sway bar, FOX® iQS piggyback shocks

Travel - 13.3 in.

Independent double wishbone with anti-sway bar, FOX® iQS piggyback shocks

Travel - 13.3 in.

Other

Warranty
6 Month (Limited Factory) - Yamaha 10-Year Belt
6 Month (Limited Factory) - Yamaha 10-Year Belt

Features

Chassis

  • Wheelbase is optimized to offer an enhanced feeling of contact to the ground in challenging terrain.
  • Premium FOX® Intelligent Quick Switch suspension allows driver to choose preferred damping levels from a switch in the cockpit.
  • Advanced, comfort-focused iQS suspension is tuned for increased confidence at a range of speeds and differing terrains.
  • FOX® 2.0 iQS shocks deliver 14.2-inches of suspension travel up front and 13.3 inches of travel in the rear.
  • A solid, durable frame is designed to provide superior off-road confidence.
  • Three-mode Electric Power Steering (EPS) system allows drivers to select a steering mode to match driving preference.
  • EPS differential lock setting offers maximum steering assist when the front differential lock is engaged.
  • Advanced braking system offers exceptional power, feel and quiet operation for added confidence when attacking the trail.
  • Stylish 14-inch aluminum color-matched wheels increase confidence while navigating rough off-road conditions.
  • Yamaha-exclusive 29-inch Maxxis® Carnage tires provide precise steering character, comfortable yet durable sidewall feel.
  • Ingenious storage system with folding and sliding the rear seats enable transporting up to 600 pounds of cargo.
  • Built-in two-inch receiver enables towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds.
  • Three-piece door design features a steel inner structure, molded outer door skin and molded inner door panel for a quality feel.
  • A multi-piece front bumper provides a stylish look.

Interior

  • Brilliant full-color TFT meter offers customizable screen with ergonomic button design for easy selections.
  • Yamaha Adventure Pro System provides connectivity via Bluetooth or USB utilizing an integrated seven-inch full-color display.
  • Adventure Pro includes customizable screen, navigation compatibility, phone/audio controls, a rearview camera and more.
  • High-quality automotive-inspired cockpit includes soft touchpoints, USB port and adjustable center-mount rearview mirror.
  • Interior light package includes blue LED lighted switches, floor lights, console lighting along with a blue-backlit meter.
  • Soft knee pad material, smooth seat backs and premium grab handles add to the plush interior.
  • Soft-touch tilt steering wheel offers 17 degrees of adjustment, and a robust passenger handhold is also adjustable.
  • Throttle and brake pedals are optimized for comfort.
  • Light-effort shift lever and natural-feeling parking brake lever include color-matching accents and chrome inlays.
  • Premium cut-and-sew comfort seats offer exceptional seating position for a planted feel and reduced fatigue.
  • Comfortable, secure seating for up to four adults with easy-to-adjust six-position seat belts for each seat.
  • Raised second row seats offer improved visibility for rear passengers.
  • Premium MTX Audio System provides exceptional audio quality, deeper bass and clearer vocals.
  • Large storage areas include a sealed 2.7-liter center console, center console cubbies and a 5.5-liter sealed glove box.

Key Features

  • FOX® IQS SUSPENSION: Comfort-focused FOX® Intelligent Quick Switch suspension makes dialing in preferred settings easy. By choosing damping levels from a switch in the cockpit, there's no more getting out of the vehicle to adjust settings.
  • ADVENTURE PRO WITH EXPANDED MTX AUDIO: Along with Yamaha's next-generation Adventure Pro System offering Bluetooth or USB connectivity and a host of advanced features including navigation compatibility, rearview camera, phone and audio controls, there is also a premium MTX Audio System which comes standard on all RMAX XT-R and Limited models.
  • ADVANCED TFT METER: A brilliant full-color TFT meter offers customizable layouts and function displays so owners can dial in their preferred look and information arrangement, along with a simple, ergonomically friendly button design for easy selections.
  • ON-COMMAND WITH TURF MODE: The On-Command® four-wheel drive system now includes Turf Mode which unlocks the rear differential for a tighter turning radius and minimal turf damage, ideal for preserving your grass during household chores or any time you find yourself on delicate turf.
  • CONVERTIBLE REAR SEATING: In addition to its ability to comfortably seat up to four adults including cargo, the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited features an ingenious storage system for flexibility. By folding and sliding the rear seats forward, the rear area expands to securely transport up to 600 pounds of cargo with multiple tie-down points.

Other Features

  • Distinctive RMAX Limited styling includes painted bodywork, Limited graphics and premium color-matched interior seats.
  • For extra comfort, the factory-installed suntop is engineered to keep the sun and other elements off occupants.
  • Advanced LED headlights provide a wide beam pattern to boost confidence in low-light conditions.
  • Integrated LED taillight, brake light and reverse light keep you visible on the trail and enhance vision when backing up.
  • A factory-installed WARN® VRX 45 winch comes standard.
  • The RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited is assembled in the USA to meet Yamaha's exacting standards for durability and reliability.

Powertrain

  • Potent 999cc DOHC eight-valve parallel-twin engine delivers thrilling power with legendary Yamaha reliability.
  • The Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) optimizes power delivery for a variety of situations.
  • Yamaha Speed Management System enables driver to limit vehicle top speed to 25 mph without sacrificing power.
  • Selectable D-Mode offers three power delivery settings: Sport Mode, Trail Mode and Crawl Mode.
  • Yamaha's Ultramatic CVT system utilizes a centrifugal wet clutch and a constant-tension belt system for unmatched reliability.
  • Yamaha's Continuously Variable Transmission is backed by the industry's only 10-year belt warranty.
  • A one-way sprag clutch offers predictable all-wheel engine braking at all speeds for added confidence.
  • On-Command four-wheel drive system includes Turf Mode for unlocking rear differential to minimize turf damage.
  • The front differential offers quick locking engagement and disengagement.

Chassis

  • Wheelbase is optimized to offer an enhanced feeling of contact to the ground in challenging terrain.
  • Premium FOX® Intelligent Quick Switch suspension allows driver to choose preferred damping levels from a switch in the cockpit.
  • Advanced, comfort-focused iQS suspension is tuned for increased confidence at a range of speeds and differing terrains.
  • FOX® 2.0 iQS shocks deliver 14.2-inches of suspension travel up front and 13.3 inches of travel in the rear.
  • A solid, durable frame is designed to provide superior off-road confidence.
  • Three-mode Electric Power Steering (EPS) system allows drivers to select a steering mode to match driving preference.
  • EPS differential lock setting offers maximum steering assist when the front differential lock is engaged.
  • Advanced braking system offers exceptional power, feel and quiet operation for added confidence when attacking the trail.
  • Stylish 14-inch aluminum color-matched wheels increase confidence while navigating rough off-road conditions.
  • Yamaha-exclusive 29-inch Maxxis® Carnage tires provide precise steering character, comfortable yet durable sidewall feel.
  • Ingenious storage system with folding and sliding the rear seats enable transporting up to 600 pounds of cargo.
  • Built-in two-inch receiver enables towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds.
  • Three-piece door design features a steel inner structure, molded outer door skin and molded inner door panel for a quality feel.
  • A multi-piece front bumper provides a stylish look.

Interior

  • Brilliant full-color TFT meter offers customizable screen with ergonomic button design for easy selections.
  • Yamaha Adventure Pro System provides connectivity via Bluetooth or USB utilizing an integrated seven-inch full-color display.
  • Adventure Pro includes customizable screen, navigation compatibility, phone/audio controls, a rearview camera and more.
  • High-quality automotive-inspired cockpit includes soft touchpoints, USB port and adjustable center-mount rearview mirror.
  • Interior light package includes blue LED lighted switches, floor lights, console lighting along with a blue-backlit meter.
  • Soft knee pad material, smooth seat backs and premium grab handles add to the plush interior.
  • Soft-touch tilt steering wheel offers 17 degrees of adjustment, and a robust passenger handhold is also adjustable.
  • Throttle and brake pedals are optimized for comfort.
  • Light-effort shift lever and natural-feeling parking brake lever include color-matching accents and chrome inlays.
  • Premium cut-and-sew comfort seats offer exceptional seating position for a planted feel and reduced fatigue.
  • Comfortable, secure seating for up to four adults with easy-to-adjust six-position seat belts for each seat.
  • Raised second row seats offer improved visibility for rear passengers.
  • Premium MTX Audio System provides exceptional audio quality, deeper bass and clearer vocals.
  • Large storage areas include a sealed 2.7-liter center console, center console cubbies and a 5.5-liter sealed glove box.

Key Features

  • FOX® IQS SUSPENSION: Comfort-focused FOX® Intelligent Quick Switch suspension makes dialing in preferred settings easy. By choosing damping levels from a switch in the cockpit, there's no more getting out of the vehicle to adjust settings.
  • ADVENTURE PRO WITH EXPANDED MTX AUDIO: Along with Yamaha's next-generation Adventure Pro System offering Bluetooth or USB connectivity and a host of advanced features including navigation compatibility, rearview camera, phone and audio controls, there is also a premium MTX Audio System which comes standard on all RMAX XT-R and Limited models.
  • ADVANCED TFT METER: A brilliant full-color TFT meter offers customizable layouts and function displays so owners can dial in their preferred look and information arrangement, along with a simple, ergonomically friendly button design for easy selections.
  • ON-COMMAND WITH TURF MODE: The On-Command® four-wheel drive system now includes Turf Mode which unlocks the rear differential for a tighter turning radius and minimal turf damage, ideal for preserving your grass during household chores or any time you find yourself on delicate turf.
  • CONVERTIBLE REAR SEATING: In addition to its ability to comfortably seat up to four adults including cargo, the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited features an ingenious storage system for flexibility. By folding and sliding the rear seats forward, the rear area expands to securely transport up to 600 pounds of cargo with multiple tie-down points.

Other Features

  • Distinctive RMAX Limited styling includes painted bodywork, Limited graphics and premium color-matched interior seats.
  • For extra comfort, the factory-installed suntop is engineered to keep the sun and other elements off occupants.
  • Advanced LED headlights provide a wide beam pattern to boost confidence in low-light conditions.
  • Integrated LED taillight, brake light and reverse light keep you visible on the trail and enhance vision when backing up.
  • A factory-installed WARN® VRX 45 winch comes standard.
  • The RMAX4 1000 Compact Limited is assembled in the USA to meet Yamaha's exacting standards for durability and reliability.

Powertrain

  • Potent 999cc DOHC eight-valve parallel-twin engine delivers thrilling power with legendary Yamaha reliability.
  • The Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) optimizes power delivery for a variety of situations.
  • Yamaha Speed Management System enables driver to limit vehicle top speed to 25 mph without sacrificing power.
  • Selectable D-Mode offers three power delivery settings: Sport Mode, Trail Mode and Crawl Mode.
  • Yamaha's Ultramatic CVT system utilizes a centrifugal wet clutch and a constant-tension belt system for unmatched reliability.
  • Yamaha's Continuously Variable Transmission is backed by the industry's only 10-year belt warranty.
  • A one-way sprag clutch offers predictable all-wheel engine braking at all speeds for added confidence.
  • On-Command four-wheel drive system includes Turf Mode for unlocking rear differential to minimize turf damage.
  • The front differential offers quick locking engagement and disengagement.