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See the Yamaha YXZ 4S Build in the shop and at UTV Takeover, along with EVO 2.0T concepts and Team Purple race coverage.

Yamaha YXZ 4S Build · October 2026

UTV Takeover

See the Yamaha YXZ 4S Build on sandstone and in the shop before the event. Tap any photo to see the larger image.

Yellow Yamaha YXZ climbing a sandstone step — On the rocksYellow Yamaha YXZ climbing a sandstone step.

Front view of the Yamaha YXZ with one tire high on a rock ledge — On the rocksFront view of the Yamaha YXZ with one tire high on a rock ledge.

Yamaha YXZ staged in the dirt beside the event camp — At the eventYamaha YXZ staged in the dirt beside the event camp.

In the shop before Takeover

Yamaha YXZ on a shop lift during front-end work — FabricationYamaha YXZ on a shop lift during front-end work.

Fabricator working at the exposed front end of the Yamaha YXZ — FabricationFabricator working at the exposed front end of the Yamaha YXZ.

Two orange beadlock wheels and tires positioned in front of the buggy in the shop — Wheels and tiresTwo orange beadlock wheels and tires positioned in front of the buggy in the shop.

Close-up of machined aluminum suspension links — SuspensionClose-up of machined aluminum suspension links.

See the Yamaha YXZ 4S Build specs

Yamaha YXZ 4S Build · In the shop

Straight-axle build gallery

Shop photos of the custom four-seat YXZ, from the front axle on stands to steering, suspension and wheel fit-up. Tap any photo to open a larger view.

Front three-quarter view of the Yamaha YXZ outside the shop — Complete buildFront three-quarter view of the Yamaha YXZ outside the shop.

Installed front axle with steering and suspension visible between the tires — Front axleInstalled front axle with steering and suspension visible between the tires.

Front straight-axle assembly on stands before installation — Front axleFront straight-axle assembly on stands before installation.

Brake rotor and hub at one end of the axle assembly — BrakesBrake rotor and hub at one end of the axle assembly.

Four suspension links laid out before installation — SuspensionFour suspension links laid out before installation.

Close-up of the differential gears with the housing open — DrivetrainClose-up of the differential gears with the housing open.

Driveshaft joint at the axle connection — DrivetrainDriveshaft joint at the axle connection.

Front view of the axle and hydraulic steering ram during fit-up — SteeringFront view of the axle and hydraulic steering ram during fit-up.

Front coilover and chassis mounting area viewed through the wheel opening — SuspensionFront coilover and chassis mounting area viewed through the wheel opening.

Front three-quarter view during shop fit-up — Shop fit-upFront three-quarter view during shop fit-up.

Head-on shop view of the front suspension and steering — Shop fit-upHead-on shop view of the front suspension and steering.

Machined brake bracket on a Wilwood box — BrakesMachined brake bracket on a Wilwood box.

Purple wheel before tire mounting — Wheels and tiresPurple wheel before tire mounting.

Mounted tires with orange beadlock rings staged in front of the YXZ — Wheels and tiresMounted tires with orange beadlock rings staged in front of the YXZ.

Shop videoA short walkaround showing the front axle, suspension and steering from several angles.

See the Yamaha YXZ 4S Build specs

Team archive

More photography and concepts

Yellow Yamaha YXZ parked in an off-road paddock — Team photoYamaha YXZ in the paddock.

EVO 2.0T front three-quarter styling study under purple lights — Concept renderingEVO 2.0T studio concept.

Yellow Yamaha YXZ climbing a rock ledge — Team photoYamaha YXZ on a rock climb.

Concept renderingEVO 2.0T livery and body study.

Red off-road vehicle photographed in the workshop — Workshop photoOff-road vehicle in the shop.

Proposed SEMA 2027 showcase artwork with Honda and HRC branding — Proposed concept artworkSEMA 2027 showcase proposal. Honda/HRC and event participation are unconfirmed.

In the press

Team Purple race coverage

Explore the Team Purple competition photo archive

Rockcrawler.com · February 2002

Ultimate Rock Challenge

Period coverage of Team YJ and Ron’s 2:25 qualifying run at the CRCA event.

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Rockcrawler.com · October 2002

CRCA Rocktoberfest

Report and standings from Team Purple’s Pro-class finish at Rocktoberfest.

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