Conquer Elk Country with Confidence: Yamaha’s all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000
Chasing elk through the high country demands more than just grit. It requires dependable gear that can take on the steep climbs, rocky trails, and remote terrain where big bulls live. Yamaha answers that call with the all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000, a four-seat Side-by-Side built from the ground up for serious off-road hunters who need maximum comfort, capability, and durability to go farther and get more done.
Whether you’re hauling your crew into the backcountry or packing out a quartered bull over rugged terrain, the RMAX4 1000 is a rock-solid partner from basecamp to kill site and everywhere in between.
Built for Big Country
Powering the RMAX4 1000 is Yamaha’s ultra-reliable 999cc DOHC parallel-twin engine, delivering smooth and consistent torque to handle steep grades, heavy loads, and technical terrain without hesitation. Hunters who’ve spent time in elk country know that reliability is everything, and Yamaha’s Ultramatic transmission is the most proven automatic CVT in the industry, backed by an unmatched 10-Year Belt Warranty for total peace of mind.
New for 2025, Yamaha’s enhanced On-Command 4WD system offers instant engagement and now includes Turf Mode, unlocking the rear differential for low-impact maneuvering around camp, glassing spots, or trailheads. Whether crawling through rock gardens or easing through open meadows, the RMAX4 1000 adapts on the fly.
Room for Your Crew & Your Gear
With seating for four full-sized adults, the RMAX4 1000 ensures no one gets left behind, and no gear does either. Its 600-pound capacity dump bed is perfect for hauling packs, coolers, and, when the work begins, quarters of meat. A 2,000-pound towing capacity expands your hauling options even further.
Comfort is critical for long days on the trail, and the RMAX4 1000 doesn’t cut corners. Updated suspension with FOX QS3 (XT-R) or FOX iQS (Limited) shocks delivers a comfortable ride across varied terrain. The cabin is fully outfitted with automotive-style ergonomics, full doors, and new footrests, handles, and soft-touch surfaces designed for all-day comfort.
Technology That Tracks the Trail
For 2025, Yamaha introduces a new Adventure Pro system, standard on RMAX4 1000 models. The built-in 7-inch display includes GPS mapping, Bluetooth integration, and access to multiple vehicle diagnostics – all key features when navigating deep backcountry or logging waypoints for wallows and rub lines.
Need better visibility backing up near timber or rocky ledges? The rearview camera, standard on Limited and pre-wired on XT-R, automatically turns on when in reverse, helping you navigate safely and smoothly in tight quarters. A new TFT meter on Limited trims offers customizable, high-contrast readouts to keep you dialed in on vital stats mid-hunt.
Assembled in the USA, Proven in the Wild
Every RMAX4 1000 is assembled with pride in Newnan, Georgia, built to Yamaha’s exacting standards for durability and reliability in the harshest environments. With Yamaha’s legendary build quality, a factory-installed WARN VRX 4,500-pound winch (XT-R and Limited), and seamless accessory integration, the RMAX4 1000 is ready for deep-woods adventures right off the showroom floor.
Elk season is unpredictable. Your Side-by-Side shouldn’t be. Whether you’re scouting bugles, hauling gear to a spike camp, or bringing out meat after the shot, the 2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 delivers the confidence, comfort, and capability serious hunters demand.
Visit YamahaMotorsports.com or your local Yamaha dealer to get geared up for elk season now.