X3 vs RZR 1k vs YXZ What say ya'llz

[sin_cal_hd]

I've been looking at all three.

I like the idea of the yxz without a belt and the paddle shift.

The RZR to me, has been around and seems to be the best one for all the options and looks.

Now the X3 has that evil bat mobil look that I like. But, there are so many different models and prices. Can someone break down what are the differences between all the X3s? I have notice they have 1 model wider than the other.

Hopefully to be buying early next year. Ive watched many YouTube vids on the them head to head. It's seems its all about preference really.

I don't care about the turbo options. Just would like general opinions on all 3.

[lincster]

X3 all the way.

[discovery4us]

I am biased as I own a Polaris and everyone in our group has a RZR from my little 800s to my brothers 1000 turbo. Polaris has been good to me and I would/ will probable buy another.

The only Yamaha I have been around went back due to the wife's dislike of the paddle shifters and three frame failures. More the wife's dislike as Yamaha stepped up and did good on the frame repairs.

The Can-Am is style wise my favorite. Not having been in one really can't help other than to say that my 800 can't keep up and they have definitely given my brothers 1000 turbo a run for its money.

I like the 1000 rzrs as it keeps the narrower width and a little shorter wheel base. I currently haul in the bed of my pickup so I would hate to lose that option. Also the extra power would be nice, don't necessarily need it but it doesn't hurt to have it. Can-am also shows a 64" width model so I will have to take a look at them if/when I decide to upgrade.

[Bedlam]

Polaris has been around the longest with the RZR, so the amount of upgrade parts and support is the best out of the group even if the vehicle may not be the best when OEM outfitted. They have a good range of products but choosing which one is the best for you can be overwhelming for a first time owner. Some dealerships will try to push stock on hand rather than the best fitting model which does not help.

Yamaha has taken a chance with its manual shifting YXZ. I know two owners that went from buggies to the Yamaha because they did not want a CVT. The negatives for the Yamaha are poor slow speed capabilities due to gearing and a soft frame that easily bends. There are aftermarket upgrades that help, but this machine was designed for open space more than technical riding.

Can-Am is not popular in my area for UTV's, so I don't have any guidance or reflection on their models.

Arctic Cat gets a lot of grief in my area as the vehicle that always has to be towed back to camp. I'm not sure if it is a bias in the groups I know or if there is some data to support this. They recently redesigned the cage because it was a known safety issue on that machine.

I drive cheap China built vehicles. They are not as capable or durable, but the value for the dollar is there even with the occasional failures. Expect to be your own service center and order all your parts online if you choose one of these. If you enjoy wrenching on your equipment they are easy to work on but it's not one of those machines where you drop it off at the dealer and it comes back working. Mine are are still going after 9 years of use, so they will last if you take care of them.

[coolbreeze01]

Friend of mine went from RZR 800 to 1000. After driving another friends Turbo X3, he sold his RZR and bought one too.

[eHoefler]

If you are riding in a group or group of friends, everyone carries spare parts and will share/help when things break. I chose the RZR for this reason, since my friends and the majority of the group I joined run the RZR's.

[eDUBz]

Definitely a preference thing - I got a RZR 800 4 seater, we aren’t the lastest and greatest but we have just as much fun as the rest of them. Whatever you decide I’m sure you will enjoy every minute of it.

[N-Trouble]

This could start a Cheby vs Furd match but hope not...

I picked up one of the first X3's in my area and can tell you it is one impressive machine. I could go on and on about it.

I wont badmouth the competition but you can find out a lot about them with a little research.

What type of terrain do you ride and are you certain a "SPORT" UTV is what your after??? If sport, then definitely checkout the X3. Its tops in the segment IMO. For now anyway...