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. Show Shared Specifications
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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 ComfortsBuilding 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.
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 SameKawasaki 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! You might also likeMore from Annoucements
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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.
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