The Real Top Speed YXZ1000R Owners Get on the Trail
If you're looking for the top speed yxz1000r models can hit right off the showroom floor, you're usually looking at a hard limit of about 78 to 80 mph. Yamaha keeps things somewhat reined in from the factory, mostly because of electronic governors and safety concerns, but that hasn't stopped owners from trying to squeeze every last bit of velocity out of that 998cc triple engine. Unlike almost every other side-by-side on the market that uses a CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission), the YXZ1000R uses a sequential manual or sport-shift gearbox, which completely changes how that top-end speed feels and how you actually get there. ...