The Yamaha Outdoors Podcast

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on the show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!

REMOTE AND EPIC ADVENTURES IN THE OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER WITH YAMAHA

Where will your next adventure take you? Do you have a summer vacation planned yet?

Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to discuss some of the great opportunities awaiting people as they look for outdoor adventure this summer.

Listen in as Scott talks about his most recent outdoor adventure at Gateway Canyons Resort in Colorado, a beautiful destination ripe with opportunity for off-road enthusiasts. While it can be hard to carve out the time in our busy lives, planning an outdoor getaway can help you reconnect with your family and recharge. Yamaha can help.

Yamaha's machines are, literally and figuratively, the vehicles by which people can explore and experience nature and the great outdoors like never before. You could visit the Grand Canyon and take in its beauty from a peripheral lookout point, or you could spend a couple of days actually exploring some of the most amazing scenery in the world! A Yamaha side-by-side or ATV makes it possible to go beyond the lookout points of the Grand Canyon and actually traverse the rugged terrain, see the rock formations, take in the cliffs, experience the desert, see the roaring river and more. Those kinds of up close outdoor experiences can be had all over the country in different wild places when you are riding on your Yamaha ATV or side-by-side. Destination Yamaha is a great jumping off point to help people find a place to pursue some off-road adventure. Filter through the destinations and experiences by region or by vehicle. Yamaha makes it easy to book trips with reputable businesses and you can even rent vehicles instead of trailering your own!

Scott says there are a lot of incredible places to experience from the seat of Yamaha vehicle, however for him it's more about the "who" rather than the "where". Getting outdoors is more fun when you get to share it with the people that matter to you, and he encourages people to bring along family and friends to share in the memories.

Having continued access to the outdoors to be able to experience wild places is important. In an effort to help conserve America's wild landscape and also advocate for access so people can enjoy those places, Yamaha created the Outdoor Access Initiative. Now in its 15th year and going strong, Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative seeks to create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation. Yamaha does that by funding projects across the country in conjunction with different organizations that have an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. Scott says Yamaha has funded more than 450 projects across the country, investing more than 5 million dollars into our nation's trails with the ultimate goal of providing access and outdoor opportunities to people for generations to come. It's a worthy cause and one that Yamaha continues to invest in.

Living up to our REALize Your Adventure maxim, a little over a month ago we had a very successful press ride highlighting the Proven Off-Road prowess of our RMAX 1000 lineup, driving from Sand Hollow, Utah, all the way out to Arizona for a picturesque view of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. We then spent the night in canvas-covered wagons at the Bar 10 Ranch in Arizona and headed back to Utah the following morning.

With a total of nine Wolverine RMAX 1000s outfitted with Yamaha Genuine Accessories that were led and chased by our AdventuRMAX concept vehicles and folks from GBC Tires, we traversed almost 250 miles across nearly every terrain – from sand dunes and rock crawling to wide-open trails and tight woods – and experienced zero failures or issues throughout the entire event with the media.

Check out the amazing adventure and put this trip on your bucket list!

More great wins and podiums by the Yamaha bLU cRUto share! We're talking Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) and the Pro Motocross series, as well as are waterborne friends on the marine side of things with the great success they had at the Bassmaster Elite over the weekend.

As always, thanks for listening, we look forward to meeting you on the trails, and hope you #REALizeYourAdventure!

#YFZ450R #YZ250FX #YZ450FX #YZ450F #YZ250F #Yamaha #YamahaRacing #adventure #success #BassmasterElite #Bassmaster

We just got back from an amazing experience in Colorado with both media and winning consumers, who were enjoying our RMAX 1000 and Tenere 700 throughout the high-elevation deserts and mountains of Colorado and Utah, but on top of that, we have more great Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative news, along with Yamaha Racing updates, so tune in to find out more!

As always, thanks for listening, we look forward to meeting you on the trails, and hope you REALize Your Adventure!

#RMAX1000 #YFZ450R #Tenere700 #Yamaha #YamahaRacing #adventure #conservation #success

Did you know our dealer network has been a key component to the success of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s 15-year span? They’ve been integral in supporting the 450+ projects that have provided over $5-million in funding, allowing continued access to our nation’s trails and public lands. At the AIMExpo earlier this year, we had the pleasure of speaking to our powersports friends to find out what “access” means to them, as well as how Yamaha OAI has helped their local riding areas.

Tune in to hear what they said, as well as how to submit a grant request for your project.

To learn more, visit YamahaOAI.com and apply for support today.

Throughout the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s 15-year span, the program has infused over $5-million into more than 450 projects across the U.S. These efforts have preserved entry to our nation’s public lands and trails, with the positive effects enjoyed by recreationalists, outdoorsmen and women, conservationists, adventure-seekers, and beyond. While at this year’s SHOT Show, we spoke to a few industry friends and partners about what “conservation” means to them, as well as the opportunities and needs they see for the future, and here’s what they had to say.

Do you have a project for the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative to restore and/or protect public lands and trails around you? If so, visit YamahaOAI.com and apply for a grant today.

#YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #Conservation #Yamaha

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on the show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!

TACKLING EXTREME ADVENTURE AND ELEMENTS WITH DEPENDABLE AND RELIABLE YAMAHA MACHINES April 27, 2023

This week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, the guys are ringing in spring with turkeys, bass fishing and off-roading. Joining them will be Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist.

In a celebration of all things spring and the great outdoors, the 6th annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash commenced recently. An intense two day competition pitted two capable teams against each other in the quest to take the biggest turkeys and heaviest stringers of bass. In the end, Scott Newby and teammate Wade Middleton walked away victoriously. Scott recaps the challenge and his team's come-from-behind win. He also discusses how they were able to use a wide variety of the Yamaha product lineup to assist them in their efforts. From Yamaha ATVs and Side-by-Sides to outboards, their reliable machines were there for competitors every step of the way. Scott says the annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash is not only fun, but it provides an opportunity for people to see Yamaha's durable and reliable machines perform in the field.

Scott will also discuss some of the adventures the Yamaha lineup of products has been on this year, including an ice fishing trip up north. Scott and the Yamaha team headed to Minnesota to get in on some ice fishing action in February. While there, they put the Yamaha RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000, as well as the Yamaha Grizzly to the test against the cold. Fully outfitted with cab enclosures and heater kits, among other accessories, Scott talks about how these machines handled the brutal temperatures that dipped down to 31 below zero. Even with the extreme cold and wind, Yamaha's proven machines were able to keep the anglers warm and provide a great place to escape the elements. Scott discusses the benefit of having a machine on your side that has the reliability and dependability that Yamaha is known for, especially in such inhospitable conditions. Furthermore, he highlights how a wide variety of available accessories can make it possible to still enjoy the great outdoors, even if the conditions are less than ideal.

Check out the complete lineup of durable and reliable Yamaha machines and accessories by heading to YamahaMotorsports.com.

At King of Hammers last month, the RMAX2 1000 Sport was put to the test — and passed with flying colors, winning the Pro Stock N/A title! Further, it was the only SxS in its class to complete the grueling off-road desert course in Johnson Valley, CA.⁠
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Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this epic achievement, hear from Kyle Anderson of @WellerRacing on what it took to conquer the unforgiving terrain, check out our newly designed AdventuRMAX concept vehicles and ride with @GBCtires, and more!⁠

#Yamaha #RMAX1000 #RMAX2Sport #AdventuRMAX #ProvenOffRoad #REALizeYourAdventure #AssembledInUSA #Yamaha10YearBelt

We joined our friends at Garmin for an ice fishing trip in the frigid temperatures of Perham, MN. Armed with accessorized RMAX 1000 Side-by-Sides with our new hard-cab enclosure system equipped with our heater kit, along with a Grizzly ATV, we didn't let the cold weather stop the fun. Watch and listen in on the selection of premium Yamaha Genuine Accessories and learn more on Yamaha-Motor.com.
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Yamaha is pledging more than $119,500 in bLU cRUbonuses for the 2023 SxS and ATV racing seasons. Yamaha’s bLU cRU program offers bonuses of up to $15,000 for qualified and eligible racers competing in select series and classes with a '21 or newer Wolverine RMAX 1000, YXZ1000R, YXZ1000R SS, or YFZ450R.

The '23 SxS racing season kicked off with an impressive showing at the King of the Hammers last month, where Kyle Anderson captured the Pro Stock N/A UTV championship in his Weller Racing Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport Side-by-Side. The RMAX 1000’s Proven Off-Road prowess and reliability were put on full display and ended up being the only UTV to complete two laps and finish in its class. Anderson won the $5,000 bLU cRUbonus for driving the top-placing Yamaha SxS. KOH is known as the most grueling off-road race, infamous for its punishing desert course through some of the roughest and most challenging rock and boulder sections of any timed event.

In the Championship Off-Road Tour, Owen and Rodney Van Eperen return for both the Pro Stock and Pro Turbo UTV classes in their Powersports 1 / Yamaha YXZ1000Rs. In addition to the $15,000 bLU cRUbonuses offered to the overall Pro Stock and Pro Turbo UTV champions, Yamaha is offering racing contingencies in the Pro Am and Sportsman classes.

Yamaha continues its support of the Great American Short Course Series, offering bLU cRU payouts to eligible racers who finish the 9-round series on the podium in the Production 1000 class in a YXZ1000R or YXZ1000R SS. Series bonuses total include $7,500.

New for '23, the Yamaha bLU cRU race program will support the 11-round Texas Outlaw Series. Overall champions piloting a Yamaha SxS will receive $5,000 in the Pro N/A class, $3,000 in the Expert 1000 class, and $1,500 in the Amateur 1000 class.

On the ATV circuit, Yamaha will offer payout and prize opportunities to all eligible participants competing in select classes in the ATV MX and GNCC series.

Representing Yamaha in ATV MX’s AMA Pro class are defending champion, Joel Hetrick of Phoenix Racing, and eight-time Yamaha factory-supported champion, Chad Wienen of Wienen Motorsports, competing for the '23 title and $15,000 bLU cRUbonus on their Yamaha YFZ450Rs. The two will compete head-to-head at the season opener at the iconic Daytona Speedway as Hetrick hopes to earn his first back-to-back championship, while Wienen seeks to reclaim the title and his ninth all-time victory.

In the GNCC XC1 Pro ATV series, defending champion, Brycen Neal of Phoenix Racing, and eight-time Yamaha Factory-Supported champion, Walker Fowler, compete for the XC1 Pro ATV title and $15,000 bLU cRUracing bonus on their Yamaha YFZ450Rs. Neal already won the opening Big Buck round in Union, SC and hopes to continue the early lead in his pursuit of back-to-back championships, while Fowler will miss the start of the season to recover from injury.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution.

For more information on the bLU cRUprogram, including all guidelines and requirements for ATV and SxS racing, visit YamahabLUcRU.com. To view the entire Proven Off-Road ATV and SxS lineup and learn more, visit YamahaOutdoors.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors and @bLUcRUofficial.

We're keeping more trails open and accessible, thanks to our Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) program! Listen in for more info discussing the news below...

Yamaha Dedicates Funds to Restore Trails Damaged by Wildfires.Outdoor Access Initiative’s Q3 Grants Support Trail Building, Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and More.

Yamaha announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) contributed more than $116,000 in grant awards for the third quarter of 2022. This latest funding cycle showcases Yamaha OAI’s mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation through projects that build, protect, and restore access to more than 40,000 acres and 600 miles of trail for motorized recreation.

Projects funded in the third quarter 2022 grant cycle include:

· BlueRibbon Coalition (Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges, UT)

· Grand Lake Trail Grooming, Inc. (Grand Lake, CO)

· The Great Outdoors Fund (Beasley Knob OHV Area, GA)

· LANDS Foundation (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area, CA)

· Range Riders ATV Club (Len Hardy Memorial Trail, Itasca County, MN)

· Tread Lightly! (Cinder Hills OHV Area, AZ)

· Wenatchee Valley TREAD (Mad River Trail, Entiat, WA)

The application deadline for consideration in the final funding cycle for 2022 is December 15, 2022. Riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers are encouraged to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Visit YamahaOAI.com for submission guidelines, the Yamaha OAI grant application form, answers to most popular questions about the program, and recaps of some typical projects for inspiration.

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million contributed to over 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.

Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com.For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@Yamaha-Motor.com, or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative / Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, 3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100, Marietta, GA 30066

Yamaha’s ElitebLU cRUAthletes Win Multiple Pro Championships in 2022 /Yamaha Racers to be Honored at Wall of Champions Ceremony at Barber Motorsports Park

Yamaha bLU cRU racers brought home several championships to cap off another successful 2022 racing season. Riders aboard the YFZ450R topped the podium in multiple race series, and the YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) continued to impress with multiple championships captured on a multitude of tracks across the country. Yamaha will honor this year’s bLU cRU titleholders during the 2022 Wall of Champions ceremony at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama this December.

In the Champ Off-Road Tour, Yamaha racers dominated the series once more, sweeping the Side-by-Side (SxS) classes in the pure sport YXZ1000R. Yamaha factory-supported racer, Brock Heger, returned to short course and once again took home the championship and $15,000 bLU cRU bonus in his YXZ1000R SS. In the PRO TURBO SxS class, New Zealander, Hamish Kelsey in his YXZ1000R SS secured the championship and bLU cRU bonus. Led by Colin Kernz, the YXZ also captured the top three positions in the PRO AM SxS class, as well as the top four spots in the Sportsman SxS class, with Jacob Blemke edging out the competition by only four points.

In the ATV MX circuit, Yamaha racers ruled the track on the podium-proven YFZ450R, finishing in four of the top-five positions in the AMA Pro division. After trading overall wins throughout 2022 with each other, Phoenix Racing’s YFZ rider, Joel Hetrick, capped off the season with the $15,000 bLU cRU bonus and his third ATV MX championship.

The GNCC series showcased multiple battles this year, several of which came down to the final round. Brycen Neal, secured the $15,000 bLU cRU bonus on his YFZ450R and was crowned the new XC1 Pro ATV titleholder in 2022. Also at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC, Yamaha held a special retirement ceremony for bLU cRU racer, Johnny Gallagher, in honor of his 27-year career racing pro.

In support of the GNCC’s annual “Race for the Cure” at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, raising breast cancer awareness and funding local breast cancer care and research for the Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF), Yamaha returned as a major contributor to the effort, committing $50 for each class win on a Yamaha, and an additional $50 for each 2022 Yamaha championship. Yamaha donated over $5,500 to MCCF, which will use the funds to continue their efforts to provide free mammogram examinations in the surrounding region.

With the aid of bLU cRUracers, Yamaha also held a special All Kids Bike activation in Indiana, assembling bicycles benefitting a local elementary school in Crawfordsville. Yamaha continues to support All Kids Bike through multiple grants and bicycle deliveries to schools across the nation, with more activations planned in the future.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. For further information on the bLU cRUprogram, visit YamahabLUcRU.com. REALize Your Adventure and learn more about Yamaha’s Proven Off-Road line-up at YamahaOutdoors.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors.

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Steve Nessl, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on the show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!

FALL HUNTING AND EXPLORING EPIC OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS WITH STEVE NESSL OF YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION

This week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, the guys are joined by Steve Nessl, Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation to talk hunting, destination off-roading adventures, funding projects that create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation and much more.

Listen in as Steve discusses his first hunting trip of the season, a late October archery hunt in Kansas for whitetails. He talks about the challenges that the weather created for this hunt and the lack of pre-rut activity. Plus, he also reveals his disappointment with the shot he took on a nice buck that ultimately proved to be non-fatal.

Then, Steve highlights Destination Yamaha, a fantastic program that allows Yamaha to work with their partners across the country to provide adventure rental vehicles so people can explore new and exciting locations. That kind of adventurous experience is one that, when people can carve out a little time from their busy schedules, is worthwhile. You don't have to own an ATV or side-by-side to be able to explore Anchorage, Alaska or Moab, Utah. You can rent those vehicles when you get there! Even if you do already own an ATV or side-by-side, this Destination Yamaha program makes it possible for you to try out different models or have access to vehicles if you don't want to trailer your unit across the country. There are epic destinations all across the country, from coast to coast, and everywhere in between. This kind of program puts outdoor recreation within the reach of more people!

Finally, Steve talks about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, a program designed to help create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation. The Outdoor Access Initiative has been able to contribute more than $5 million dollars in the form of grants to help support more than 400 projects across the country since its inception. Funded out of the sale of Yamaha vehicles, Steve says a small portion of each sale is directed to this initiative. Using a grant application process, Yamaha awards that money quarterly to nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is a program that does a lot of good, Steve says, but not a lot of people know about it. In the interest of creating and maintaining spaces to recreate for generations to come, Steve says Yamaha will continue to commit money to this initiative. He encourages people to check out the program and apply for grants to fund projects they are working on that support land access.

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Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!

FALL WHITETAIL HUNTING AND OFF-ROADING WITH SCOTT NEWBY OF YAMAHA

Fall hunting seasons are hitting full stride and Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, already has one tag filled. Starting the season out early this year, Scott hit Kentucky on opening weekend and after an intense hunt, walked away with an incredible buck still in the velvet.

Although he has hunted Kentucky in years past, he notes that nothing has ever come together quite like it did this season with multiple members of the hunting party tagging out on opening night. In Scott's case, an evening sit in a treestand overlooking a bean field put him right in the center of big buck activity. Just a couple of hours into his first sit, the buck he was looking for showed up right under his stand. After sitting at full draw, waiting for another buck to move, Scott finally released his arrow and watched the buck as it disappeared into the bean field. No hunt is over until you recover your animal though, and because of shot placement, Scott determined it was best to let the deer sit for several hours before attempting recovery. During that time, a thunderstorm moved in and had Scott nervous about losing the blood trail and potentially not being able to find his buck. However, a morning search yielded the buck he arrowed, not far from where he last saw it go down. Scott explains the sheer amount of relief and excitement he felt when he finally put hands on his buck and also notes that although it can be difficult to wait, giving an animal the right amount of time to expire is crucial to recovery. With Kentucky under his belt, Scott talks about his upcoming hunts, including an archery whitetail tag that he is hoping to fill in Kansas.

Plus, Scott highlights the recent Yamaha XT-Reme Terrain Challenge (XT-R Challenge) that was held at the iconic Loretta Lynn Off-Road Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The Yamaha XT-R Challenge is a multi-day event, now four years running, where Yamaha friends and family get the opportunity to get out and run a specialty course that is full of obstacles. Scott says ATV and Side-by-Side riders got to challenge themselves with log crossings, mud holes and more on a 22-mile course during the fun-filled weekend. The event also featured free demo rides, concerts, giveaways and much more. This annual event is certainly one that Yamaha owners and spectators should think about attending next year and Scott highlights how you can be a part of it!

Listen in.

More great news on the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative front!

Yamaha Rehabilitates Popular OHV Area in San Bernardino National Forest

Employees Volunteer Time for Conservation Alongside Southern California Mountains Foundation

MARIETTA, Ga. – October 17, 2022 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, continues to demonstrate its leadership in the Powersports industry, advocating access to public land for motorized recreation through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) and hands-on volunteer efforts by Yamaha employees. Most recently, Yamaha corporate team members joined the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) to help rehabilitate a frequently utilized OHV area of the San Bernardino National Forest.

“Over the past couple of years, the San Bernardino National Forest, like so many other public recreation areas, has seen increased activity – a welcomed surprise as we encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors, but also a real challenge in keeping up with rehab projects,” said Linda Stamer, Restoration Partnership Director for SCMF. “Thanks to the generous support of Yamaha’s employee volunteers, we were able to make significant progress in our Pinnacles Staging Area restoration. With Yamaha’s help, we packed in at least three weeks’ worth of work into a single day.”

A group of Yamaha employees, along with family and friends, recently planted more than 300 native species plants around the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area to restore its boundaries and encourage responsible on-trail riding. Pinnacles is Yamaha’s adopted staging area, where volunteers have completed several projects over the years. During this effort, symbolizing the diversity of users, popularity of the area, and need for continued support, several riding groups, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts passed through Pinnacles, witnessing and recognizing the immediate impact and benefits of the Yamaha employees’ continuing work.

“What started as a small assembly of Yamaha volunteers in Southern California nearly 15 years ago has grown into an annual tradition where our employees compliment the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s financial support by contributing directly to hands-on conservation work and improvements on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports group marketing manager. “It’s fulfilling to see the progress at Pinnacles over time, but also important to acknowledge the continued need for funding and restoration of public land, as more people flock to national forests to recreate.”

Yamaha has a longstanding relationship with SCMF; in addition to nearly 15 years of volunteer projects together, Yamaha OAI has granted over $100,000 in funding to help sustain the organization’s OHV program, trail volunteer efforts, trail mapping, and improvement projects at Big Pine Flats OHV staging area.

The Yamaha OAI program encourages riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Yamaha OAI is a one-stop resource for outdoor organizations seeking support for their next project. Visit YamahaOAI.com for application details, or examples of some typical projects the program supports for inspiration.

Connect with Yamaha on social via @YamahaOutdoors.

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's ATV and SxS Sr. Communications Specialist, Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

EXPLORING NEW OFF-ROAD OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS WITH SCOTT NEWBY OF YAMAHA

The spring warm up is upon us and that means there is plenty of hunting, fishing, riding and outdoor recreating to be enjoyed. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist for Yamaha Motor Corporation and he joins The Revolution this week to talk turkeys, bass and trail riding.

Scott will provide a recap of the recent Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash where his quest for a third title with partner Wade Middleton was upended by team Wendlandt and Palaniuk. Both challenging conditions hunting and fishing due to an extended period of drought in Texas and fierce competitors set the stage for a tough event. Even though they came up short this year, Scott says he was thrilled to get a turkey and highlights the exciting hunt for his bird.

Warming weather has people anxious to get back outside and start recreating again and that means, for many, a kick-off to the riding season. Whether you're on an ATV or Side-by-Side, there are plenty of destinations across the country to explore. If you're planning a trip, Scott says it pays to think ahead so you stay in compliance with all rules/regulations/permit requirements. There is no one size fits all rule so Scott encourages riders to do a little research ahead of time and purchase the permits they need to avoid any unnecessary problems. He says Yamaha dealers are often a great source of information for riders who want recommendations on good riding spots in the area and what kind of permits are required locally.

If you don't have a Yamaha ATV or Side-by-Side or you just don't want to have to trailer yours across the country, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore incredible locations with Destination Yamaha. The large network of Destination Yamaha Partners all over the country cater to riders looking for new and fun locations to experience, and they provide Yamaha ATV and Side-by-Side rentals to do so. Some of these incredible Destination Yamaha locations include: Moab, Denali Park, Pagosa Springs, Bigfork, Huntington Beach and so many more. Having access to places and rentals like those in the Destination Yamaha network makes it possible for people to take their adventure further and experience places they may not have been able to otherwise.

Be sure to listen in and then visit YamahaOutdoors.com to see a complete lineup of Yamaha ATVs and Side-by-Sides. Also check out Destination Yamaha and start planning an adventure!

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's ATV and SxS Sr. Communications Specialist, Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

YAMAHA’S TURKEY-BASS SMASH WITH SCOTT NEWBY

Spring is nearly here and that means turkey beards and bass will soon be on the mind of almost every outdoorsman. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist for Yamaha Motor Corporation, and he’s ready to fill tags and bag limits afield. Listen in as he talks about the upcoming Yamaha Turkey-Bass Smash. He’ll also highlight the crossover that exists between fans of pure racing and the outdoors.

The upcoming Turkey-Bass Smash, a friendly competition held by Yamaha’s Marine and Outdoor divisions featuring teams of professional anglers, racers and more. The event is a two-day tournament in Texas with one day focusing on turkey hunting in the brush country and the final day held on the water of Lake Amistad. The tournament is judged on a point system that totals up the scores of turkey weights, beards, and spur lengths as well as any bonus and penalty points earned along the way. The fishing portion is scored on a five fish limit with points for total weight, biggest fish and more. At the end of the two-day event, points are added together and a winner is named. The winning two-man team gets bragging rights, a photo with the Turkey-Bass Smash trophy and the opportunity to defend their title the following year. Scott says he and teammate Wade Middleton have won the past two tournaments and are looking forward to defending their title this spring. Listen in as he discusses the scouting and preparation they put in for the event as well as the equipment, like the fleet of Yamaha side-by-sides, they use to give them the best possible edge in the field.

In case you missed this recap from December, here's a very special holiday message from all of us at Yamaha Outdoors -- including the announcement of our generator #giveaway winner!

#REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #Yamaha

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's motorsports marketing manager, Steve Nessl, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

BIG KENTUCKY BUCKS AND NEW 2022 YAMAHA RMAX SIDE-BY-SIDES WITH YAMAHA’S STEVE NESSL

Kentucky has established itself as a big buck powerhouse state worthy of the same kind of attention that the whitetail rich midwest states get. What makes it so great? The state has solid genetics and ranks seventh in the number of all-time Boone & Crockett entries, beating both Kansas and Ohio. The habitat there - a mixture of ag land, river bottoms and woods - is ideal for growing big bucks. As a no draw state, Kentucky makes tags easily accessible with over-the-counter purchases - no draw systems to deal with. The state also keeps hunting affordable with reasonable license and tag fees.

Plus, Kentucky kicks off their season early giving hunters a longer season and the opportunity to get a whitetail in the velvet during early September. Steve Nessl is the Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation and he knows first hand how great the state of Kentucky can be for whitetail hunters. He joins The Revolution this week to talk about his successful early season Kentucky whitetail hunt where he anchored a massive buck, still in the velvet, with 13 scorable points and lots of character.

He also highlights the role Yamaha RMAX side-by-sides played in getting him to and from his stand and getting his once in a lifetime buck out of the field. Yamaha recently released their new 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Sport, a high-performing, extremely capable Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport, based off the best-in-class RMAX 1000 platform. Steve highlights some of the great features on this new unit like beadlock wheels, adjustable FOX 2.0 shocks, the new sport inspired color and graphics and more. The new blue color is a bridge that connects Yamaha's racing heritage, sporty appeal and performance with the versatility and function of the RMAX, he notes. This 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Sport is fun to drive in a sporty way and makes users want to put that D-Mode into "Sport" and have a good time. There is a lot of on the fly adjustability available at the fingertips of drivers with the RMAX 1000 Sport. These features make it possible to dial in the kind of ride you are wanting to achieve based on the terrain you're traversing in the moment.

Listen in as Steve relives his successful early season Kentucky whitetail and highlights some of the great features of the new Yamaha 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport.

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's motorsports marketing manager, Steve Nessl, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

TACKLING THE RUBICON TRAIL WITH YAMAHA’S RMAX

More people than ever are returning to, or discovering for the first time, the great outdoors. There are a lot of great ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors - hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, off-roading and more. In all of those pursuits, having an ATV or side-by-side can increase one's enjoyment and with Yamaha vehicles it can help people realize their adventures. Steve Nessl is the Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp and he joins The Revolution this week to talk about major manufacturing milestones, the capability of Yamaha's RMAX line, Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative, the fall hunting season and more.

Kicking things off, Steve says the Yamaha production facility in Newnan, Georgia hit a major milestone recently when they manufactured their 4 millionth vehicle. It's a huge achievement, Steve says, especially in a time where Yamaha can't even make them fast enough. With the influx of outdoor participation, the demand for Yamaha vehicles is high and Steve says their team is working hard to get them into customers hands as quickly as possible while still checking all the boxes of Yamaha's quality, durability and reliability standards.

Switching gears and looking at some of the standout vehicles in Yamaha's Side-by-Side lineup, Steve talks about their RMAX vehicles. The Rubicon Trail in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains is known among off-roaders as an epic and challenging destination, and one that is mostly frequented by Jeep drivers. It is 20-plus miles of rough terrain and very few people can say they've actually conquered the trail. From a powersports manufacturer perspective, Steve says the Rubicon Trail has always been on Yamaha's bucket list of places to take their vehicles. Recently, Yamaha took a team of media and a fleet of RMAX vehicles to the Rubicon Trail to show off the RMAX's chops and see if they could conquer it. In the end, Steve says they accomplished their goal, conquered the trail and were able to showcase how well the RMAX performs, under even the toughest conditions.

Finally, Steve talks about his outdoor itinerary for this fall. With just a couple of weeks until opening day in Kentucky, he says he recently went and did a little scouting to prepare for that hunt. Steve says he'll be in a tree with his bow hoping to connect with a big Kentucky whitetail, possibly one still in the velvet. After Kentucky, he says he'll be working out some time to spend on a lease in Alabama with his boys and hopefully find some time to fill a few other tags.

Listen in as Steve Nessl, Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp, joins The Revolution this week with a close-up look at the Yamaha's RMAX and more.

On this show, we reviewed the 2022 Yamaha ATV and Side-by-Side models launched, including the all-new 2022 RMAX2 1000 Sport. Here's a quick overview...

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the majority of their Proven Off-Road ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for model year 2022, highlighted by the new high-performing, extremely capable Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport, based off the best-in-class RMAX 1000 platform to further redefine the recreational SxS segment.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV for the world is built with pride and Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, which recently reached a historic manufacturing milestone, celebrating its 4-millionth vehicle produced. The 2022 models unveiled include:

· New 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport

· 2022 RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000, The Ultimate Off-Road Adventure Machine

· 2022 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4, Proven, Practical, Stealthy Recreational Trail-Exploring Machines

· 2022 Viking and Viking VI, Hardworking and Dependable Utility, Farm, and Ranch Hand

· Recreational and Utility ATVs, Power and Durability to Tackle Extreme Adventure or Heavy-Duty Work

     o 2022 Grizzly

     o 2022 Kodiak 700 and Kodiak 450

· Youth ATVs, Proven Off-Road Capability for Young Trail Riders

     o 2022 Grizzly 90, Raptor 90, and YFZ50

The new 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport brings a whole new level of performance to sport-minded drivers, featuring new adjustable FOX 2.0 shocks designed to deliver quality damping feel at higher speeds, without sacrificing low-speed comfort. The new shocks include 24 clicks of high- and low-speed compression adjustment, dual springs, and a crossover coupling for adjustable pre-load, offering a sportier handling feel with increased high-speed bottoming resistance. The RMAX2 1000 Sport retains its best-in-class 13.8-inches of ground clearance, 14.2-inches of front, and 16.9-inches of rear suspension travel for ultimate capability in nearly any terrain.

In addition to new sport-inspired color, graphics, and seat cover design, the RMAX2 1000 Sport dons a “square” tire setup (same size front and rear) with new 30-inch GBC Terra Master 10-ply rated radial tires for versatile riding options and rugged durability. Featuring a unique asymmetrical design with each side different than the other, the Terra Masters offer contrasting ride and handling characteristics, depending on the setup. “Side A,” the stock setup, offers a larger void ratio with horizonal lugs for soft to intermediate terrain, increasing forward acceleration and enhanced braking. “Side B” offers a smaller void ratio with circumferential grooves for improved grip in the corners and a greater contact patch on intermediate to hard off-road surfaces.

REALize Your Adventure and learn more about the new Proven Off-Road models at YamahaOutdoors.com, or by visiting your local Yamaha dealer. For more information on the Yamaha 10-Year Belt Warranty, including model eligibility and guidelines, visit Yamaha10YearBelt.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search the following hashtags on all platforms:  #Yamaha #RMAX1000 #RMAX2 #RMAX4 #WolverineX2 #WolverineX4 #YamahaGrizzly #Kodiak700 #Kodiak450 #YamahaViking #VikingVI #Grizzly90 #Raptor90 #YFZ50 #ProvenOffRoad #REALizeYourAdventure #AssembledInUSA #Yamaha10YearBelt #YamahaLIVE

Today's podcast was taken from another interview on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav" featuring the outdoor expert, Wade Middleton. For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

HUNTING SEASON UPGRADE: ADDING A YAMAHA SIDE-BY-SIDE TO YOUR ESSENTIAL GEAR

Fall is nearly here and hunters everywhere are gearing up for their favorite pursuits. Whether you are a waterfowl hunter, upland game fanatic, big game addict or predator pro - you're going to have to cover some ground this season in order to fill those tags and bag limits. Having the right tools in your arsenal increases your chances of success and having a Yamaha Side-by-Side (SxS) as your dedicated hunting rig is a great way to make your season easier and more enjoyable. Wade Middleton is a dyed in the wool outdoorsman, host of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries and a Yamaha enthusiast. He joins the show this week to highlight how having a Yamaha SxS is advantageous for hunters.

Yamaha has a large line-up of SxS vehicles in the sport, recreation and utility categories. For hunters, Yamaha's "recreation" and "utility" SxSs hit all the right marks in versatility and performance. Wade hunts a lot, travels a lot and uses a variety of different Yamaha vehicles in his outdoor pursuits and, as a result, he is well in tune with the benefits of each. In general, Wade says he likes the access that SxSs provide. Whether he's on his home ranch, or hunting in another state, Side-by-Sides provide a low impact way to get into the backcountry and navigate tight spaces, challenging terrain, rough trails, brushy/thick country and more. These backroad locales aren't somewhere you really want to take your truck to begin with and Wade says he finds Yamaha's SxSs to be far more comfortable when traveling than traversing it with your daily driver vehicle. In addition, Yamaha's SxSs travel well making it easy and practical to take them along on all your adventures. Noting that he hauls his side-by-sides all over the country, Wade says all he needs is a small trailer and he can get them to his destination, roll them off and be running almost immediately.

Across the line-up, Wade says there are a lot of great features that make Yamaha's SxSs great hunting companions. To begin with, each SxS is well equipped to carry your cargo. Several models have spacious beds that can haul all your gear and your animals, too. Wade notes that four-seat models can be modified by sliding the rear seats forward and gaining extra cargo room when you aren't carrying passengers in the back. Passenger room is another great feature of the SxSs. When you can haul several people around it adds a social aspect to your hunt as you go to and from the stand, Wade says. Yamaha has 2, 4 and even 6 passenger options to choose from so you have plenty of room and don't have to leave anyone behind. Yamaha's machines are also incredibly quiet and well-appointed for comfort. These machines have come a long way over the years, Wade says and they make it easy, effortless and fun to cover ground. They'll get you to and from your stand, help you scout your hunting property, pack your game out, and take you anywhere you need to go.

Episode 5 of Yamaha LIVE! unveils our all-new Yamaha AdventuRMAX concept Side-by-Sides, with special guest, 27-year pro off-road racer Johnny Gallagher accompanying Yamaha's Scott Newby. Listen in to learn more about these awesome builds based off of the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000 platforms, as well as how to see them in person, how to win a Yamaha EF2200iS generator, or even win a trip to hang out and ride with the Yamaha crew next month!!!

See what they're like by re-watching the video, along with previous Yamaha LIVE! episodes on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, check us out at YamahaOutdoors.com and ShopYamaha.com. Now, go #REALizeYourAdventure!

#Yamaha #AdventuRMAX #YamahaLIVE #ProvenOffRoad #RMAX1000 #RMAX2 #RMAX4

Episode 4 of Yamaha LIVE! features our Proven and Practical Recreational Trail-Exploring Machines, the2021 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4! Don't forget, you can also re-watch the video on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, check us out at YamahaOutdoors.com, ShopYamaha.com, and always be sure to #REALizeYourAdventure! Here's a brief overview on the two models we covered...

The new 2021 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4 deliver superior handling, especially on tight, technical trails, combined with Yamaha’s legendary Real World Tough durability and reliability. Smooth, ultra-quiet power comes from an 847cc twin-cylinder engine, combined with Yamaha’s Real World Tech including Ultramatic transmission, On-Command 4WD, and EPS, packed in a compact, nimble chassis.

New for 2021 and based on the all-new RMAX 1000 models, the Wolverine X2 and X4 feature a sleek, new look and layout. The newly designed doors and frame enhance entry and exit for both the driver and front passenger, while more compact shoulder bolsters and new adjustable seatbelts improve cabin comfort. The driver’s seat also features repositioned pedals and greater seat adjustability to accommodate taller drivers.

For 2021, all Wolverine X2 and X4 models are now equipped with 27-inch GBC Dirt Commander radial tires featuring a terrain-dominating eight-ply rated construction. Larger tires deliver increased ground clearance, better traction in more terrains, and added durability. XT-R editions are further enhanced with a WARN VRX 4500 winch, high-quality graphics, painted Covert Green bodywork, and KYB piggyback shocks with fully-adjustable spring preload, rebound, and high- and low-speed compression damping. The Wolverine X4 XT-R retains the advanced self-leveling rear shocks to provide a plush ride, as well as help maintain optimized ground clearance based on the terrain and cargo.

Both Wolverine X2 and X4 models are versatile and work-ready with a 600-pound-rated bed, donning an automotive-style one-hand-operated tailgate and 2,000-pound towing capacity. Like the RMAX 1000 models, the two-seat Wolverine X2 is equipped with a hydraulic dump bed, while the X4 can seat up to four with industry-exclusive, simple-to-stow full-size rear seats, allowing for expanded cargo capacity when needed.

The 2021 Wolverine X2 R-Spec and Wolverine X4 is available in Armor Gray and Realtree Edge in the X2, with Covert Green XT-R Editions of each.

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show,click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

EXTREME TRAIL RIDING ADVENTURES AND FUNDING AMERICA'S TRAIL SYSTEMS WITH YAMAHA’S SCOTT NEWBY

May 6, 2021

Spring is here and there couldn't be a better time to do some off-roading in your ATV or Side-by-Side. Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to talk rock crawling in the Yamaha RMAX 1000, funding efforts to maintain and sustain the nation's trail systems, and the opportunities that can be found and sights that can be seen when you get off the highway and get onto the trails.

There are tons of cool destinations across the country that can be explored by ATV or Side-by-Side. Scott says he recently wrapped up a 3-day ride on Arizona's Peace Trail that winds through old mining towns, ghost towns and explores the remote Sonoran Desert landscapes of western Arizona. The Arizona Peace Trail is diverse with rock landscapes, sand, canyons, mountains, plenty of cactuses and lots of wildlife. Scott says it's amazing what many of these off-road trails have to offer and the experiences that are available to everyone if they choose to get out there and explore them. America's trail system comes with varying terrain and in many places offers the opportunity for riders to navigate through rocky or otherwise rough landscapes. Rock crawling isn't just for beefed up Jeeps anymore. Side-by-Sides like the Yamaha RMAX 1000 are very capable right off the showroom floor without any upgrades. Scott says the RMAX 1000 is nimble, capable and has features built into it standard like the D-Mode Switch that can be dialed into crawl mode for a smooth, linear engine response while traversing rocky sections. Other features like fully welded skid plates on the bottom, class leading ground clearance, highly capable suspension and more make the RMAX 1000 a capable extreme adventure machine.

In the last year, people across the country have really reconnected with the outdoors via hunting, fishing, hiking and more. The motorsports industry has also been an avenue for people to explore the outdoors in a new way and as result, the ATV and Side-by-Side markets have been seeing tremendous growth. With more and more people out on the trails, it's important to think about the condition and sustainability of those trails, Scott says. For more than 10 years, Yamaha has raised money and used their "Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative" to give back to the country's trail systems with advanced trail development, restoration and maintenance projects and more. During that time, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has completed 380 projects across the nation and put $4.5 million dollars back into the nation's trails.

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Be sure to listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist joins The Revolution talk rock crawling in the Yamaha RMAX 1000, funding efforts to maintain and sustain the nation's trail systems, and the opportunities that can be found and sights that can be seen when you get off the highway and get onto the trails.

Trav

Episode 3 of Yamaha LIVE! featuring the #Yamaha Adventure Pro, now dash-mounted and fully-integrated, yet lockable and removable, on the all-new #ProvenOffRoad #RMAX1000 lineup is complete! Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties during the broadcast, so we were unable to hold a live Q&A, but here's the audio, in case you missed it. Don't forget, you can always re-watch it on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, always be sure to #REALizeYourAdventure!

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit http://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/the-growth-and-innovation-of-the-recreational-vehicle-market-with-yamahas-scott-newby, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

THE GROWTH AND INNOVATION OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MARKET WITH YAMAHA’S SCOTT NEWBY

ATV's and Side-by-Sides aren't just strictly for utility or sport purposes anymore, they have to blend to cater to a wide variety of users. The field of users is growing exponentially and manufacturers like Yamaha have had to identify the new purposes for these vehicles, the wants and needs of the drivers and then blend all of those factors together into a design that meets the demand of all users. Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to talk about the soaring popularity of ATV and Side-by-Side ownership, the innovation that comes with that kind of booming interest in the recreational market and how safety and sustainability remain top focuses as more riders come into the fold.

The Side-by-Side market, in particular, is booming with 400,000+ units sold each year in North America. This upward trend in Side-by-Side ownership also fuels innovation in the segment leading to more sophisticated vehicles each year. Scott says this is the reason you see more and more features packed into Yamaha vehicles. People want their Side-by-Side to feel more like an automotive vehicle, he says, so Yamaha has built in features like soft-touch points, tilt steering, adjustable seats, interior lighting, charging ports, technology and more to meet those demands.

With more and more new users flooding the ATV and Side-by-Side world each year, Scott highlights the importance of education and safety. As demand grows, as the number of users increases, it's also important to make sure that these drivers know what they are doing and how to be safe. Scott highlights the proper safety gear one should be outfitted with, plus he also discusses some options for online or in person safety classes users can attend to get familiar with rules. Scott says an increase in riders recreating on trails also underscores the importance of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. This grant program aims to further sustainable access to land and trail systems, provides support for efforts that promote safe, responsible use of ATVs and Side-by-Sides, educates the public on proper recreational land use and wildlife conservation practices and much more. Scott says it's all about keeping the outdoors open, keeping public access to our lands open for people to enjoy and to do so safely. In ten years, Yamaha has infused $4 million back into the nation's lands and that is something that all drivers benefit from.

Listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, joins The Revolution this week to talk about the growing number of ATV and Side-by-Side users. Plus, he'll also highlight some great event opportunities for riders to get out and ride courses like the Yamaha XT-R (Extreme Terrain Challenge) that will be held in October at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee. All current Yamaha owners can bring their vehicles out and challenge themselves on these fun courses, Scott says, and it will be a great time.

Today's audio clip was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit https://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/hunting-bigfoot-and-blazing-trails-with-the-new-2021-yamaha-kodiak-700, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

HUNTING BIGFOOT AND BLAZING TRAILS WITH THE NEW 2021 YAMAHA KODIAK 700

It's nearly spring, do you have any ATV or Side-by-Side adventures planned for 2021? It's time to fill in the ruts that 2020 left in its wake, time to get back outdoors, time to take on new challenges and time to get off-road. What better way to do that than with the 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist at Yamaha and he joins The Revolution this week with a brief feature by feature look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.

#1 Compact Design: The Yamaha Kodiak 700 sits in the center of Yamaha's utility ATV lineup between the Kodiak 450 and the Yamaha Grizzly. The Kodiak 700 provides big bore performance, but pairs it with a compact body design. That compact design allows the 700 to be more nimble and handle tight, technical trails with ease. The smaller size also improves the overall feel and handling of the machine while boosting rider confidence. Some people would call that "ergonomics", however, in plain and simple terms it just means that everything feels right and fits right.

#2 Cargo & Tow Capacity: While the Kodiak 700 is great for trail riding, it can also work. A heavy-duty steel cargo rack on the front can haul up to 110-pounds and the rear rack offers 198 pounds of carrying capacity. In total, the Kodiak 700 can handle 308 pounds on its steel cargo racks. Plus, a 2-inch receiver comes standard with the machine allowing users to tow more than 1,300 pounds.

#3 High-Performance Ultramatic Transmission: This class-leading transmission is a favorite among ATV operators because it combines immediate response with advanced features like natural, all-wheel engine braking. It's the most durable ATV transmission on the market, Scott says, while sharing a little bit about why the Ultramatic® Transmission is so great. The Ultramatic Transmission provides a constant belt tension, he says, so you don't have to worry about a belt that slips all the time. Kodiak 700 users also have the benefit of a secondary clutch so when backing off of the throttle, the secondary clutch will engage. If you're on the trail or riding around somewhere, anytime you have the engine braking it will be smooth and controllable.

#4 On-Command 4WD: The Kodiak 700's power, capability and handling don't disappoint and that's evident with the Exclusive On-Command 4WD. This function allows a user to switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and a fully locked differential 4WD with just the press of a single button.

#5 The Yamaha Guarantee: Yamaha owners know that their vehicles have undergone serious real world testing in order to make them the best machines they can be. The Kodiak 700 is no different in that it's "Built Real World Tough", assembled in the USA to meet durability and reliability standards and boasts a 10-Year-Belt-Warranty. Those kinds of guarantees and warranties should give owners peace of mind knowing that their machine and its drivetrain is built for many years of trouble free use.

Be sure to tune in to The Revolution this week as Scott Newby,Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist joins The Revolution with a look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.

This next audio clip was taken from an interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit https://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/its-an-ultimate-terrain-tackler-an-off-road-specialist-its-the-yamaha-wolverine-rmax-1000-with-scott-newby, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

IT’S AN ULTIMATE TERRAIN TACKLER, AN OFF-ROAD SPECIALIST, IT’S THE YAMAHA WOLVERINE RMAX 1000 WITH SCOTT NEWBY

It's an ultimate terrain tackler, a highly sought after side-by-side, an off-road specialist, it's the new Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000. Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, joins The Revolution this week with an extensive look at this new beast of a machine that is powerful, capable and backed up with a unprecedented 10-year-belt warranty.

The new Yamaha RMAX 1000 comes in three different trims and two different seat configurations, but all of them have the same new modern and aggressive styling that gives the machine a rugged and tough personality. Scott says the great thing about the new RMAX 1000 is that the aggressive complexion of the vehicle is met with a matching level of performance and capability. It has a new category standout 1000cc motor that delivers class leading power while still maintaining Yamaha's commitment to durability. The Wolverine RMAX 1000 also offers an incredible heavy-duty, easily adjustable FOX 2.0 QS3 suspension with class-leading ground clearance. Matching the aggressive posture are 30-inch Maxxis® Carnivore® tires that provide great traction and tread in a variety of different terrains. Plus, the new Yamaha Drive-Mode (D-Mode) power-delivery system offers three custom drive modes for tackling any terrain or extreme terrain situations: Crawl Mode, Sport Mode and Trail Mode. Each drive mode controls how power is delivered in different terrains and conditions to provide the best ride and performance possible. A heavy-duty factory installed WARN® winch is also standard in the XT-R and LE trims. Scott notes that the team of engineers at Yamaha have thought through and refined everything on the new Wolverine RMAX 1000, even the doors that are designed to be the right height for safety, while also maintaining a good level of visibility.

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Inside the cabin, Yamaha worked to refine the interior and make it more spacious and comfortable. Scott says by working on the doors and how they open and close it's now easier to get in and out of the vehicle. In addition, automotive style soft touch points were integrated into the cabin to make commonly touched surfaces, like those near the knees and elbows, more comfortable. The interior also got a lighting upgrade with an interior light package to make navigating controls easier in low light conditions. When it comes to technology, Yamaha's smart off-road sidekick, the Adventure Pro, has now found an integrated home directly in the dash of Wolverine RMAX 1000. The Adventure Pro mounts in a removable and lockable housing and offers a lot of different features.

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It's not enough to be able to design, engineer and build a great machine, it's also crucial that a company stands by their work. Scott says Yamaha takes pride in their products and backs everything up with a 10-year-belt warranty. This serves as a promise to customers that they make Proven Off-Road vehicles that customers can buy with confidence knowing they have superior durability and reliability.

Be sure to listen in as Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, talks about the all-new Wolverine RMAX 1000. He'll also talk briefly about the extensive line of generators that Yamaha offers, a power product that can be essential in the cold months and beyond.

Trav

This audio clip was taken from an interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on Cody Janssen's Digging Deep ATV MX podcast. For more info on this show, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/332705. Here's the info from the full episode and please enjoy!

And now for a very special holiday message from all of us at Yamaha Outdoors...

We're taking a quick look back at the accomplishments of our beloved #bLUcRU while bringing you an exciting giveaway opportunity in 2021!

#REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #Yamaha