We all know the LW (Long Wheelbase) RMAX4 has the engine out back just like the RMAX2. There wasn't enough time to pull plastics off and see if the self-contained transmission was also back there or if it was left mid-ship. The 5 GALLON (caps because I screwed up and stated 5 quarts in my video) storage bin between the front seats should have been an obvious clue that nothing mechanical is there, but you never know.
The additional front driveshaft extension confirms this.
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The engine and CVT intakes both get extensions to make it to the back.
2024 intake
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2025 intake
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2024 CVT plumbing
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2025 CVT plumbing
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I can already see guys wanting to know if they can make the front of the 2025 RMAX4 LW be converted to seat 3 for a 5 seater of if the future Viking will possibly be based on this platform or a complete redesign. I do see possibilities. The entire front center console tunnel could be removed, shifter relocated and a bench seat possibly installed.
Here's the updated EPS assembly compared to the older one:
2024
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2025
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Good news is that the door frame hasn't changed between the 2024 and 2025 so the future Yamaha OEM framed upper doors probably include brackets meaning they should work on all RMAX models, including previous years for the front. We haven't seen rear framed uppers yet so it will be interesting to see if they follow the same design as the front.
2024 RMAX4 front door frame
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2025 RMAX4 front door frame
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The additional front driveshaft extension confirms this.
The engine and CVT intakes both get extensions to make it to the back.
2024 intake
2025 intake
2024 CVT plumbing
2025 CVT plumbing
I can already see guys wanting to know if they can make the front of the 2025 RMAX4 LW be converted to seat 3 for a 5 seater of if the future Viking will possibly be based on this platform or a complete redesign. I do see possibilities. The entire front center console tunnel could be removed, shifter relocated and a bench seat possibly installed.
Here's the updated EPS assembly compared to the older one:
2024
2025
Good news is that the door frame hasn't changed between the 2024 and 2025 so the future Yamaha OEM framed upper doors probably include brackets meaning they should work on all RMAX models, including previous years for the front. We haven't seen rear framed uppers yet so it will be interesting to see if they follow the same design as the front.
2024 RMAX4 front door frame
2025 RMAX4 front door frame
