NEW 2017 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Special Edition w/ Paddle Shift

[JoeyD23]

2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R
Yamaha Announces All-New 2017 ATV and Side-by-Side Models
New YXZ1000R Sport Shift Features Automatic Clutch and Paddle Shifting

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its 2017 line of ATVs and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, adding all-new models, features, options and special editions to its expanding line of industry leading motorsports products. Leading the 2017 announcement are Yamaha’s new YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) and an all-new YFZ50 youth model.

“Yamaha shocked the motorsports world last year with the introduction of the first pure sport Side-by-Side with manual transmission, and the enthusiasm continues as we expand the category with the YXZ1000R SS with paddle shifters and automatic clutch,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s vice president of ATV / SxS operations. “From all-new youth ATVs to pure sport performance, Yamaha continues to lead ATV and SxS development with the most innovative and reliable models in the industry.”

The new Yamaha 2017 SxS models announced today include: the new YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift), new YXZ1000R SS Special Edition (SE) and new YXZ1000R SE in Matte Black, new Midnight Blue Metallic SE Viking and Viking VI, new Matte Silver Wolverine R-Spec SE, new Yamaha Blue Wolverine R-Spec and new Wolverine with Electric Power Steering (EPS). For Yamaha’s 2017 ATVs: an all-new youth YFZ50, new Matte Silver Grizzly SE, new Alpine White Grizzly, new Midnight Blue Metallic Kodiak 700 SE, new Kodiak 700 EPS in Steel Blue, new Grey Metallic Raptor 700 SE, new Blaze Orange Raptor 700, new Black Metallic YFZ450R SE and a new White Raptor 90.



NEW 2017 YXZ1000R SS – Pure Sport Performance with Paddle Shifting and Auto Clutch
Innovating again this year, Yamaha introduces the new 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift), the first and only SxS vehicle to combine pure-sport driving performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting experience.

Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s all-new confidence-inspiring Sport Shift transmission. The SS technology is defined by a 5-speed sequential shift manual transmission boasting an advanced automatic clutch and pure-sport inspired paddle shifters – eliminating the need for both the clutch pedal and taking your foot off the gas during shifting.

The pure-sport inspired paddle shifters on the YXZ1000R SS are mounted to the steering column and are synched to the Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift (YCC-S) technology, an advanced automatic clutch system that eliminates the need for a clutch pedal. This allows a wide range of enthusiasts on a variety of terrain to enjoy the pure sport performance and direct connection of the world’s first and only manual transmission SxS.

The shift sequence – shift up with the right paddle and shift down with the left paddle – is designed to be highly intuitive for drivers, even if they are not familiar with operating a manual transmission. The YXZ1000R SS delivers a fun and exciting experience beyond what one would find in everyday automobiles with paddle shifters. The Sport Shift system incorporates features that complement the overall pure sport SxS experience – an auto downshift feature assists by automatically downshifting to first gear when the vehicle comes to a stop, even if the driver has not done so manually.

Another exciting and innovative feature on the YXZ1000R SS is the all-new “Launch System,” which is exclusive to the Sport Shift experience provides an exciting high-acceleration feeling from stop – similar to “dropping the clutch” in a manual vehicle with a clutch pedal – adding to the direct connection experience and exhilaration.

New for 2017, the Special Edition YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SS acquire industry-first twin-wall FOX® 2.5 Podium X2 Shocks®. These unparalleled shocks were developed in tandem with Yamaha specifically and exclusively for the new Special Edition YXZ models. They provide ultimate slow speed comfort without sacrificing performance during aggressive driving situations combined with unprecedented adjustability to suit a variety of driving types and preferences. A new level of performance and comfort are achieved by creating completely independent high and low speed compression and rebound adjustment, combined with huge 16.2-inches of front and 17.0-inches of rear travel. Additional features of the X2 shocks include dual adjusters on the upper cap and twin tube structure, dual rate springs with coupling and crossover adjustment, position sensitive damping, and more.




SEE THE FULL GALLERY AND ALL SPECS & INFO HERE: http://www.utvunderground.com/2017-yamaha-yxz1000r-38931.html

 

[Glamisfan]

Fail fail fail fail! They thought you would have a low range this year. Nope. They thought you would have a six speed with a granny low then. Nope. They thought you'd have a turbo or a supercharger for industry leading horsepower then. Nope.

Just the same narrow market car, but now their wife or 10 year old can drive it.........

 

[JoeyD23]

I think the launch control and paddle shift is pretty bad ass personally. The shocks seem nice too but for the average user I think they are going to have a hard time adjusting them and will probably do more harm then good in regards to set up. Its confusing as hell.

 

[jajl22]

I really like the idea of the launch control, if it is in the sense that us performance minded people know it as.

I also think the paddle shifting would be fun, i really think the paddle shift idea is the perfect mix for a SXS, easy enough to do on the days your just feeling lazy and want to click a gear and put around with your favorite beverage, much like you can with a cvt, but you still get the option of high reving sport shifting when you want to feel like "insert your favorite race driver here"

Curious of the mechanics behind the automatic clutch, wonder if it is just a rekluse style design with the same weak stock clutch packs as the original YXZ, or a different design completely.

Can anybody elaborate on the "twin tube" shocks? are they essentially an internal bypass without using that term in the name?

 

[JoeyD23]

curious of the mechanics behind the automatic clutch, wonder if it is just a rekluse style design with the same clutch packs as the original YXZ, or a different design completely.

Can anybody elaborate on the "twin tube" shocks? are they essentially an internal bypass without using that name?

 

[jajl22]

Thx for the video clip Joey,

They look like some pretty trick shocks for an out of the box unit, also look like they are going to be hard to adjust but once you get them right i bet they will be pretty darn good.

 

[sand shark]

Those shocks are pretty cool.

 

[///Airdam Clutches]

definitely look super bitchin. wonder if that kinda technology will be on any UTV or Trucks in the new future? they look pretty trick.

 

[NIKAL]

That twin tube Fox Internal by-pass design has been used for a long time. The part that is new is the external adjustable rebound control. When John Cooley started Alumicraft he used a single Fox internal by-pass on most of his play cars. Most short course buggy's use a internal by-pass. Even Robby Gordon's famous Humongous single shocks he ran for years on all his race cars & trucks were the same concept with a twin tube and bleed holes. Back before it was a science what you did is guess where you wanted the by-pass bleed holes in the can. You would test the vehicle and if you needed the by-pass to kick in sooner or later you had to tig weld up the holes, hone the can and drill a new hole. This was very time consuming and expensive. This is why external by-pass became the norm. One of the nice things I like about internal by-pass is how quite they are compared to an external by-pass. The check valves make a ton of noise, Kings seem to be even louder, not sure why?

Airdam, the Ford Raptor runs a Fox internal by-pass, which is this same design, minus the external adjustments.

 

[ROTAX]

I like the paddle shifting :thumbs up:
Im gonna get one now....

 

[dnf736]

Cool shock, I wonder if anyone has seen it, tested it, driven on it, or conducted R&D on it yet???

 

[tatum]

Fail fail fail fail! They thought you would have a low range this year. Nope. They thought you would have a six speed with a granny low then. Nope. They thought you'd have a turbo or a supercharger for industry leading horsepower then. Nope.

Just the same narrow market car, but now their wife or 10 year old can drive it.........

Who is they? I certainly didnt think they would take a pure sport machine and put a low range in it. I would have liked to see a taller tire with gearing to match it. A turbo would be cool but it is pretty easy to get a lot more hp out of this motor as is.

 

[jajl22]

That twin tube Fox Internal by-pass design has been used for a long time. The part that is new is the external adjustable rebound control. When John Cooley started Alumicraft he used a single Fox internal by-pass on most of his play cars. Most short course buggy's use a internal by-pass. Even Robby Gordon's famous Humongous single shocks he ran for years on all his race cars & trucks were the same concept with a twin tube and bleed holes. Back before it was a science what you did is guess where you wanted the by-pass bleed holes in the can. You would test the vehicle and if you needed the by-pass to kick in sooner or later you had to tig weld up the holes, hone the can and drill a new hole. This was very time consuming and expensive. This is why external by-pass became the norm. One of the nice things I like about internal by-pass is how quite they are compared to an external by-pass. The check valves make a ton of noise, Kings seem to be even louder, not sure why?

Airdam, the Ford Raptor runs a Fox internal by-pass, which is this same design, minus the external adjustments.

In layman's terms:

Do the adjusters on this X2 shock act in the same manner as if you were to adjust the compression and rebound valve stack on the piston head of an external bypass shock?

Do the adjuster on this X2 shock also act as if you were adjusting the bypass of each bleed hole, like you would the individual tube adjustments on an external bypass shock? or no?

If so that is pretty cool and definitely an advancement in the world of internal bypass shocks, especially as OEM offering.

 

[nolson2]

"Do the adjuster on this X2 shock also act as if you were adjusting the bypass of each bleed hole, like you would the individual tube adjustments on an external bypass shock? or no?"

I'd assume no, since the bleed holes are specific to the location in the stroke, where as the adjusters are more of a macro adjustment entire stroke length.

The X2 shock looks to be the same Rebound and Compression adjustment and layout used on their new high end mountain bike shocks. Props to Fox for offering this option, I'd love to try them out and tinker with the settings.

I agree with JoeyD that most SXS enthusiasts don't know much about how to tune suspension, but I bet in 4-6 more years, a much larger group will start to sound like motocross riders and mountain bikers, with more insight, experience, and understanding of what their vehicle is doing, and what they'd like it to do.

People have "raving reviews" about Shock Therapy. Duh, the stock shocks have a ton of potential and they do a great job of bringing it out, just like Pro Circuit, Factory Connection, etc do with dirt bikes.