This two-seat recreational side-by-side was introduced for the 2021 model year as part of Yamaha’s broader RMAX family, expanding the brand’s off-road lineup with a more compact two-passenger option. It arrived alongside the four-seat variant and marked the start of a new, more upscale era for the Wolverine line, emphasizing comfort, chassis refinement, and trail-friendly versatility rather than pure utility. The new series was positioned above Yamaha’s earlier recreational side-by-sides, building on the company’s experience with the original Wolverine and later multi-purpose models while moving the nameplate into a larger, more premium segment.
From its launch, the model has been offered in multiple trims and has remained in production, with Yamaha continuing to refresh the lineup through later model years rather than replacing it. The RMAX family has become a key part of Yamaha’s recreational off-road identity, and the two-seat version is the sportier, more maneuverable entry in that range. Its history is therefore best understood as a continuous production run beginning with the 2021 model year, with no confirmed discontinuation or production gap to date.