2024 Kawasaki RIDGE XR HVAC Detailed UTV Overview

Luke provides a detailed overview of the all-new Kawasaki RIDGE XR featuring a brand new 4-cylinder engine and a fully enclosed cab system complete with HVAC.
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KAWASAKI RIDGE XR HVAC
MSRP - $31,999 USD | $39,699 CAD
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[@pajamatime5750]

Hands down the best review of the Ridge so far! Wouldn’t expect anything less from you guys. Thanks! Luke pointed out a lot of things about the Ridge I haven’t heard before. Hopefully they solve / refine some of these issues then make it a 4-seater!!!!

[@dirttraxtv]

Appreciate that!!

[@nickridesbikes.]

No winch at this prince point should be a crime.

[@Idahoprepper71]

That engine has some serious potential for aftermarket upgrades.

[@GYPSY400]

Not bad for a first draft of this model. they could add 2 or 3" to that box length and keep the pivot point where it is to help with the load dumping aspect. Maybe next year they will address some of the cab noise issues. And for $40k CDN, they can put a winch on for you.

[@JamesBond-kv6sw]

A very honest review of this unit. It’s a great 1st step at what is essentially a hybrid between a General and a Ranger. Hopefully other brands follow.

[@Matts000]

Love getting notifications from Dirt Trax!! 🍻

[@dirttraxtv]

Cheers! Have a great weekend!! 🍻

[@tyler87kelley]

I cant believe for being a sport utility they did not put reverse lights on it... also make an xr ridge limited with all the goodies fox shocks, stereo, navigation and winch. You know kinda like a r max limited .

[@markflaugh2293]

This seems like being close to a really good machine. Should have a winch, rear & front lockers and some kind of navigation screen. If you are spending this kind of money you want all of that stuff. Seems like the accountants came in at the end and said cut this & that to meet a price point. I think for the extra people would have bought it because they didn’t have to add anything else. Head scratcher to me.

[@panthermartin7784]

Now for a crewcab , gotta have my boys n pups along ! !

[@kevinfryer380]

Great review. Thank you for your honesty

[@MrOri]

OMG. I felt so bad for you guys! The bugs were eating you alive. I live in Bancroft so I know😂

[@mikepaulson6154]

Great review!! I am glad i purchased a Defender limited.

[@biged420]

Thank you for showing top speed, it’s need to know info for a lot of us that ride on roads and have to keep up with traffic

[@mikemiller9346]

Awesome review man. 👍

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you!!

[@lloydmarche7263]

Nice review. I was wondering about that machine. The next point is serviceability . Haven’t really looked into it yet. It has to be better than my old can am commander . 😅

[@allencalahan107]

Why compare the sealed cab to the General or Commander ? Seams This is built to compete against the Ranger or Defender

[@dirttraxtv]

I actually agree with you. This one is debated around our office quite a bit.

[@craigr6763]

I wish more manufacture’s would find a way to quiet them done a bit that harmonic sound you were talking of gives my wife migraines. Or go to more transmission machines that cut down on cvt noise

[@adampetten1009]

Love the bucket seats, 118hp, full cab, NO Sway bar, center console, square tire... please no sway bar (or rear only). Cab noise is unacceptable in an enclosed SxS end of story. the Expedition at 35% more than my Commander XTP is much louder and its absurd to pay that money and not be able to easily talk to passengers on open trails.

[@jelias999]

I've seen more of them expeditions everyday alot of people like them. Personally I like sportier machines I like to ride and hear the engine, but that's just me. My boss has the new xd1500 and that is a very quiet machine inside with that 3 cylinder engine.

[@adampetten1009]

@jelias999 yes Ranger is great, but it's very heavy. Not sporty or very mud friendly. Also there's a difference in nice motor noise and annoying drone and rattle. X3 or pro r is a great soundtrack with nice exhaust. Even those too loud gets old quick on a longer ride

[@jelias999]

@@adampetten1009 I'm not disagreeing my boss rides his on back roads dirt roads and takes it on long journeys but most of that isn't ridiculously rough terrain. He's all about the quiet cab and that machine is extremely quiet inside I was impressed. Id like to see the expedition like that but i personally can't justify spending that much on a sxs either way. I have a 24xp and it's definitely loud inside (same motor as the expedition), it bothered me at 1st but now I guess I'm just used to it.

[@samthesham6854]

@17:22 the camera person is doing the PP dance.

[@andysmith5220]

I think reasoning for 4 banger is they are planning on upgraded power of turbo or supercharged.

[@nbatvforum]

You can really see the gap in upper door when you talk about the power windows. It's 1st time anyone mentions that. They have to do better for the price. Great detailed video, it was awesome

[@dirttraxtv]

Appreciate that!

[@jakemccann2790]

They forgot to arch the A arms

[@pajamatime5750]

First thing I said when I saw the Ridge release. No new sxs should come without em these days!!!

[@terryveneau1591]

Does the annoying sound you hear in the cab sound like chains raddling or like a bunch of washers?? We heard that sound and it was very annoying the whole ride. The seat sound that you said solved with foam? thanks!!

[@Idahoprepper71]

That parking brake reminds me of the 80’s Toyota pickup

[@jackhammer2671]

Agree great review...The way this thing revs it's going to eat belts like crazy IMO...everything else looks wise inside and out the best out there by far...like I said my concern is belt wear and of course the $53,000 CDN price tag is outrageous.

[@grunfieldf8694]

Steel inter fenders, glass all round,large tires ,and AC. No wonder they added extra hp, it needs it to pull the extra weight. Just say'n 😊

[@TwoSmoker420]

when's the SXS market going to make an "extended" cab side by side? for more cab room/seat adjustability, imagine being able to recline in a side by side? Would create room for more storage behind the seats. which would allow for more leg room, would be a sweet spot for a gun case mount and/or subwoofer...

[@TwoSmoker420]

Would open up the customizability a bit with the room to add better /different style of seats as well

[@drakeslocum2564]

This is a great idea!

[@russellstroup3014]

Artic Cat/Textron did, Stampede and Havoc.

[@randyabishop9477]

The low gears & high rpm's is a deal breaker, been trying to find a good review about it, thanks! Will stick with Polaris, plus the Polaris takes up less space in garage.

[@lincolnglum3473]

The Ridge is definitely an eye catcher. I was wondering if you guys have done a segment on helmets, and if not, any suggestions or recommendations?

[@dirttraxtv]

We are wearing Leatt helmets this season. Nice lid, really comfortable and light. We prefer moto style lids, but any DOT head protection is a good start.

[@nortonashburn5677]

does it have engine braking?

[@johngarrett4622]

Are you guys sure the xr can be upgraded to the garmin tread? My understanding is only the limited model has the garmin tread system.

[@dirttraxtv]

Now you've got me wondering. Will confirm...

[@richardgallant3371]

Nice review Luke . With this engine and high rev is this Ridge XR hard on gas ?

[@dirttraxtv]

Something we will keep an eye on.

[@Loganallen90]

Can you confirm on if Kawasaki is sending dealers fixes for the heater core bypass to eliminate heat issues in the cab?

[@dirttraxtv]

Can't confirm at this moment but something we can look into. Stay tuned!

[@98KingQuad]

How’s the sound levels in the cab while cruising?

[@dirttraxtv]

I would say it is louder than you would expect it to be. We look forward to trying out an open air model to see the difference.

[@GetlostwithKenny]

They are much quieter inside than the polaris ranger or expedition by a good amount. Still not vehicle quiet though

[@wasupfool5692]

​@GetlostwithKenny it's noisier than the Can Am Defender by quite a bit.

[@WeGotJamWellness]

I may have missed it but does this have a backup camera?

[@dirttraxtv]

Can't remember off the top of my head. Will confirm...

[@concealit4800]

Maybe Polaris will see the performance gap between their general and up the ante

[@GeneralBadLuck]

how good does the ac work, the hvac in my defender is embarrassing

[@dirttraxtv]

It is decent enough. Haven't tested it out in really disgustingly hot weather, but it definitely is nicer than not having it.

[@lawrencewilliamson3303]

I don’t think a touch screen would make sense , usually wearing gloves and would drive me mad if it got all scratched up

[@ryanmartin7394]

To the people complaining about noise, need to realize these are OFF ROAD vehicles not Cadillac’s. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bradybashon3941]

Agreed😂

[@dirttraxtv]

Agree to a degree. With a significant sticker prices and the full cab enclosure, there are expectations that the noise inside the cab will be less than it is. My feeling is this will be the next thing all manufacturers work on.

[@asilaydying1984]

Rmax , general and commander all have far better suspension setups , ridge is like a ranger or defender

[@dirttraxtv]

Yes.

[@MrTjulius]

It's like Kawasaki didn't know what they wanted the ridge to be. More sport or utility? Went with a sporty engine in a utility biased chassis. I used to ride nothing but Kawasaki bikes and am waiting for a 250+HP krx without a belt drive.

[@dirttraxtv]

Well said 🙌

[@garybrown9062]

Is it just me or should a top of the line SXS that comes in at $40k in 🇨🇦 before taxes and dealer fees be equipped with a factory winch? Also the non XR bring 3 wheel drive is unforgivable. Great review but Kawi being last in the game should have gotten it more right. I’m old and can afford the right HVAC SXS. Sadly this isn’t it. Maybe CFMoto will get it done for less. Great review.

[@MrTjulius]

@@dirttraxtv for me it's so much like Yamaha in the snowmobile industry. Had all the technology available to compete with any Doo or Polaris. Yamaha and kawi have everything available to compete with anything made by anyone and dominate and they just stay status quo. Nice machine's but nothing industry leading except maybe the 4 cylinder in the ridge.

[@jelias999]

I think everyone is wanting the krx with more power, very nice machine but definitely needs more power.

[@evancox9720]

This is a great in depth review, but honestly the camera work was really bad. The constant swaying and poor side camera angles didn’t let us see the interior that you were talking about clearly.

[@dirttraxtv]

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[@colbiecolbie6979]

I have a 2021 jeep sahara 4 door. 47500 out the door.

[@pajamatime5750]

Cool

[@SouthFLMudClub]

The 4cyl was put in cause it is a much quieter engine. Btw please stop referring to the engine as a motor. Electric=motor combustion=engine

[@user-xw8sq9nl1s]

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[@scottfurlong5475]

It's just another sxs that's too loud to ride. I'd probably have a sxs by now but find them all too noisy from the drivers seat.

[@ljccoppola2818]

The u shouldn't be riding 😂.

[@Zanderthelab]

@@ljccoppola2818 exactly lol

[@wasupfool5692]

​@ljccoppola2818 for the price of these machines cost you should be able to carry on a conservation without screaming.

[@wyattguttery9614]

No such thing as a machine being too loud lol

[@nickridesbikes.]

The joys of CVT

[@TedClearwater]

What's it $$

[@dirttraxtv]

Listed in the description.

[@petewilson8727]

After owning one Kawasaki mule pro FXR a 2023 model and mule pro mx a 2022 model I will never own a product that has the name Kawasaki on it again nothing but issues with them . And also with my piss poor Kawasaki dealer in Mount Vernon Ohio . I bought a Can-Am defender it has been a phenomenal machine

[@nickridesbikes.]

Interesting.. I rarely hear anything negative about the Mule

[@petewilson8727]

@@nickridesbikes. The FXR I was driving down the road The back wheels locked up and the transmission was leaking oil my dealer would not covered under warranty and I had a couple other issues with us seen unit but when I treated it my local Can-Am dealer sent that machine to a different dealer and they told me the different dealer did cover it under warranty . In the MX unit had a lot of issues with fuel filters and they put a fuel pump in it and that same unit would keep dying at idle and other issues going on with that unit as well but when I got to k&m defender it just seems like the Cana I'm just running so much easier smoother and haven't had any issues with it at this time and I do not mud run with those I use them on a farm for spray and hauling a lot of stuff . So yes Kawasaki makes me very upset a company is only as good as it's warranty and their dealers

[@colbiecolbie6979]

To much $$$

[@rk-ec7kx]

Too many things to go wrong with it👎

[@chrismarinock520]

What a hunk of crap. This day and age in utv land you need to do alot better than that. To many issues right out of the box.