Got an opportunity today to ride in a new 2022 XX out at Superstition. It was bone stock besides a roof, seatbelts and mirrors. Wow I was very impressed! It was the tan/black & orange base trim, so it still had the Team clutch and not the new Adapt Clutch.
We ran down a whooped out trail that also has some angled uneven whoops that would typically kick the back of the RZR right or left. The XX felt so planted and went straight through them and for the most point rode level. It could have used more bottom out control as it felt like it blew through the shock stroke in the rear pretty easy on big hard bumps. This was with the clicker in the stiffest setting too. I also think the ride height needed to be set a inch or two higher, and that might help a bit. But for being totally showroom floor stock and on its 3rd trip out, it was really good. I did notice more body roll then I was expecting, but within a few miles I had adapted to it and felt very comfortable. Getting the shocks revalved and springs would definitely help. Would love to see the difference.
I also thought the 130hp N/A Yamaha engine was more then enough power for the XX. I know the Superstition dunes are not like Glamis’s dunes, but for what I do, it was more then fine. And in the hard pack, and being the most powerful N/A car available, I don’t see needing a turbo.
The stock CTS Bahemoth tire is not the greatest. Definitely a different tire would be my choice.
I also like the balance of the XX. The seating position was closer to the rear suspension, more like a Can Am. The RZR, you sit closer to the front suspension, making it harder to get the front to pop up and IMO less comfortable. I also like the XX ergonomics better then a Can Am and felt the visibility was much better.
Earlier in the day I was riding in a 4 seat turbo S with dynamics. It was very nice, set up car, but still has the typical characteristics of the RZR. I was more impressed with the XX at the end of the day. If I was in the market for a two seater I think the XX would be it.
