Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs

It’s hard to imagine that it has already been three years since Kawasaki jumped into the Pure-Sport UTV market with their aggressively styled and sized Teryx KRX 1000 platform. Today, for the model year 2023, Kawasaki has launched what is, as many would say, the long-overdue 4-seat Teryx KRX4 1000! While this model release does not bring the even more consumer demanded power train improvements, today’s release does satisfy an even larger market of buyers looking to take their families out on the trail. We won’t dive too deep into the duplicate details of the KRX two and four-seat models, but let’s take a look at the specs and see what it’s all about.

Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs
Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs

The all-new 2023 Kawasaki Teryx KRX4 1000

Shared Specifications

Engine 999cc Liquid-Cooled, Parallel Twin
Bore x Stroke, Compresssion 92mm x 75.1mm, 11.5:1
Horsepower 112hp*
Torque 76.7 lb-ft @ 7,000 RPM
Transmission CVT w/ Centrifugal Clutch
Gears H/L/N/R w/ Hand Brake
Drive Modes Full & Low Power
Engine Brake Yes
Final Drive 2WD, 4WD Open, 4WD Locked
Front Suspension Double Wishbone (aka upper/lower a-arms)
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm with Dual Radius Rods
Shocks Fox 2.5″
Wheel Travel 18.6″ Front, 21.1″ Rear
Width x Length 68.1″ x 157.3″
Height 76.2″ (79.3″ with Special Edition’s roof)
Wheelbase 125.8″
Turning Radius 23.3′
Steering Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Brakes 258mm x 5.8mm Dual Hydraulic Disc
Calipers Twin 32mm Pistons Front, Single 38mm Piston Rear
Wheels 15×8 Aluminum Alloy Non-Beadlock
Wheel Offset 6 5/8” x 1 3/8“
Tires Maxxis Carnivore 31x10r15 8PR
Max Stator Output 37.9A/14V(530w) @ 5,000 RPM
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal
Cargo Bed Capacity 351 lbs
Vehicle Load Capacity 1001 lbs
Towing Capacity Not Specified
Head/Tail Light Type LED
Warranty 6 months standard; 12, 24, and 36 months via optional KPP
*Not an official Kawasaki stat, generally industry agreed upon stat

Trim-Specific Specifications

Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs
Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs
Kawasaki KRX 1000 4 seater specs
Trim KRX4 1000 SE KRX4 1000 eS KRX4 1000 eS Special Edition
Model Number KRF1000CPFNN KRF1000APFNN KRF1000BPFNN
MSRP (USD) $27,499 $28,499 $29,999
Colors 1) Lime Green/Metallic Onyx Black
2) Sunbeam Red/Metallic Onyx Black
1) Metallic Flat Raw Graystone/Candy
Steel Furnace Orange
1) Metallic Flat Raw Graystone
Shocks Fox 2.5 Podium LSC w/ Piggyback Reservoirs Fox 2.5 Live Valve IBP w/ Piggyback Reservoirs Fox 2.5 Live Valve IBP w/ Piggyback Reservoirs
Shock Control 24-Position Manual Low-Speed Compression Adjustment Dash-mounted switch for Soft, Normal, and Firm; dynamically adjusted via ECU Dash-mounted switch for Soft, Normal, and Firm; dynamically adjusted via ECU
Ground Clearance 13.6″ at Standard Preload*
14.4″ at Max Preload*
14.2″ at Standard Preload
15.2″ at Max Preload
13.6″ at Standard Preload
14.4″ at Max Preload
Winch Warn VRX 45 Powersport None Warn VRX 45 Powersport
Instrument Cluster Variable Backlit Digital LCD Screen Variable Backlit 7″ Color TFT Screen Variable Backlit 7″ Color TFT Screen
Stereo None None Hifonics Audio System
Roof KQR Sport Roof None KQR Sport Roof
Curb Weight 2,180 lbs* 2,105.8 lbs 2,207.2 lbs
Height 79.3″* 76.2″ 79.3″
Price Breakdown “Base” Option w/
Warn Winch
Sport Roof
+$1,000 for:
Fox Live Valve
+0.6″ Ground Clearance
+$2,500 for:
Fox Live Valve
Hifonics Stereo
Warn Winch
Sport Roof
*Not an official Kawasaki stat, estimated

As you will see in the specs above, there are a number of asterisks… We don’t know why, but Kawasaki did not flush out the specs on the Teryx KRX4 1000 SE model spec sheets or on their website. We’ve filled in the gaps by doing our best mathematical guesstimates based on the released details of the eS trims and the previously existing 2023 Teryx KRX 1000 2-seat trims.

Cabin Comforts

Building off of the extended behind-the-seat storage areas of the KRX 2-seat models, the Teryx KRX4 adds a full 27.2″ of body length and 27″ of wheelbase! That 27.2″ difference between the KRX2 and KRX4 can be compared below and directly translates to the amount of room the rear passengers have.

KRX 1000 Polaris XP 1000 Can-Am Commander XT-P Honda Talon 1000X Yamaha RMAX 1000
2-Seat 130.1″ 119″ 130″ 123.7″ 119.3″
4-Seat 157.3″ 146″ 160.4″ 152.5″ 128.1″
Length Difference 27.2″ 27″ 30.4″ 28.8″ 8.8″
Wheelbase Difference 27″ 27″ 30″ 28.8″ 3.5″

If you’ve shopped around to various 4-seat UTV options on the market… You know that those linear numbers do not pencil out to the same back-seat experience across the board. Each manufacturer makes compromises to their design to make the rear seat work. In the case of the KRX4, it appears from initial impressions to have a spacious rear seat making the experience much more favorable than other cramped rear seats, like in the Yamaha RMAX4 and, I would be willing to bet, better than Commander Max and XP 4 1000 models!

Rear seat cabin amenities include exterior and interior door handles, dual cup holders, grab bars, storage tray, and arm wrests built into the included inner door skins. The KRX4’s eS Special Edition trim also includes two additional door speakers over the 2-seat model.

A Lot of the Same

Kawasaki has really stuck to the Asian-OEM moto of building it reliable and not pushing the envelope. The Teryx KRX4 1000 is a mirror image of the 2-seat KRX with an added rear seat. There’s literally nothing different. This can be a big drawback in power delivery. With a 200-250 lb increase in weight over the already underpowered 2-seat model, the KRX4 is really not trying to push outside of the trail riding market. I’ve said it before on the SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, the Kawasaki KRX is the Cadillac of side by sides. The KRX doesn’t particularly excel in the performance department or the technology, but when you’re driving it, you feel comfortable and capable.

We can’t wait for a hands-on experience with the new KRX4, but until then… Let us know what you think about the 2023 Kawasaki KRX4 1000 and leave us a message on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

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Is Kawasaki going to make a KRX 4 seater?

Kawasaki is proud to announce the arrival of its Teryx KRX®4 1000 sport side-by-side lineup for 2023. The all-new four-seater opens the doors for families to enjoy outdoor adventures in class-leading comfort and brings the high-performance and dependability needed to dominate any adventure.

What is the top speed of a KRX 1000?

It has 112 horsepower and a 70 MPH top speed. Acceleration feels nearly identical to the two seater.

How much horsepower does a Kawasaki KRX 1000 have?

The KRX 1000 gets an eight-valve DOHC 999cc parallel twin that puts out a respectable 112 hp and a hefty 76 pound-feet of torque. It routes all that through a CVT with high and low range and reverse, and into a selectable 2WD/4WD transfer case with a selectable locking front differential.

Is the Kawasaki KRX 1000 Good?

Kawasaki's Teryx KRX 1000 takes over the sport UTV class. The sport UTV segment is packed with contenders for the top spot, promising an exhilarating ride in exchange for your hard-won Benjamins. It's the most visible segment in the UTV market with the most fervent fans, and every manufacturer takes it very seriously.