SHOOTOUT: Kawasaki Ridge Vs. Polaris Ranger

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[@bmbott123]

Long term reliability my money is on the kawasaki.

[@jarrodcroaker6098]

Im very happy the ridge windshield doesnt flip up it keeps everyone from getting my cab full of dust

[@davek9378]

Best thing about a HVAC cab is keeping it sealed and keeping the mosquitoes out!

[@troylayton8572]

Ridge rides, handles and has way better power. Hvac workd better and there is no issue with the hitch. I own one and it is hands down better than the other utility models. Oh yeah 3yr warranty vs 6 months, no brainer!

[@richardjohnson6053]

Hvac and heater means everything when buying these models.

[@Propelled]

How long did your mullets get?

[@MrF4tty]

Wish I could afford this ranger. I bought a defender hd9. Love it this ranger is where it’s at. I have been in the ridge and didn’t like it when compared to the ranger. Seemed great before seeing the ranger though.

[@HavenMelton]

I just ordered the Kawasaki Ridge Limited for $26,995.

[@Michaeldpress14]

They are about 22k now lol

[@HavenMelton]

Ughhhh

[@brettanderson1101]

Curious how you like it, i have a ranger right now, but I like this one

[@HavenMelton]

😮​@brettanderson1101 i do like it, but I still need to be able to use it more. I've been out of town.

[@rob3707]

Would you agree that the Kawasaki Ridge does not drive that well? Compared to the defender and ranger I was disappointed I felt like the ridge did not drive that nice

[@pauloantunes8372]

Polaris will never ever make anything of quality remotely close to what the Japanese manufacturers make. Sorry it’s just true.

[@middlehot]

Did you think the defender limited is quieter than ranger

[@hillbillycustom1730]

we need to no which one was better for work or trail riding was the Kawasaki a smoother ride did the ranger haul better which engine was smoothest what ctv did better what about holding back.etc 😊

[@hitorquemags]

Ranger's CVT was smoother for trails and work.

[@rickvann3489]

Mule is the real gem

[@Brorlr]

I owned. Kawasaki Ridge and traded it in for the Mule and love it

[@codygroholski98]

Kawasaki has over 100 horse in the HVAC model

[@trackworker9826]

$33,000? WTF is Kawasaki and Polaris smoking? I can buy a new Nissan Frontier 4x4 for that.

[@favreFranco]

If you going to compare a xp model from polaris you need to compare it to the xr from kawasaki 😂

[@KawasakiRidgeAdventures]

The cab size is much bigger in the Ridge. The Ranger I have always felt squished. The Ridge is much nicer size wise.

[@isaacsinger7791]

Specs say the Ranger is 1 inch wider on the Northstar than on the limited ridge? Maybe the doors push in more on the Ranger?

[@jracer77]

now the ridge is 12k off msrp

[@markreading6377]

Where is the Honda Pioneer

[@jackjohnson6074]

YEAH HOW MUCH DID POLARIS PAY YOU TO TRASH TALK RIDGE. WE ALL KNOW RIDGE MUCH BETTER THAN RANGER.

[@hitorquemags]

We feel you. We expected the Kawasaki to be better than the Polaris. This model is not. t needs a sway bar, quieter engine, and better seating position to do so.

[@jackjohnson6074]

@hitorquemags SWAY BARS ARE FOR LADY MEN WHO CAN'T DRIVE

[@GregHare-i1s]

Did the seat get hot on the ridge from the motor on long ride

[@hitorquemags]

The seat no, but we did feel access heat under the seat.

[@Yan7001978]

I understand that new utv developpment cost alot but this is too much for a utv with basic suspension. For me it's just 5k too high. And comparing these to the U force Highland with apple car play, electric dumping box, ac/heater. Electric lift windshield, led turn signal, rear view mirrors, for a better price! Problem is doors, switches, plastics, displays of the other two are probably made in China anyways. Can be assemble in america like any other brand of cars. So why I should buy a Kawie or a Popo for more money?

[@richardjohnson6053]

Highland is not available in the US. Just the u10 pro .

[@hitorquemags]

Didn't the U10 Pro just announce a major stop ride recall?

[@petewilson8727]

I like can am defender that is what i run use to own Kawasaki mules fxr unreliable there 3 year warranty sucks . Don't know much about rangers reliablely but i would take it over Kawasaki any day

[@sammiller4321]

I’ve got a brother that is in agriculture for a company that runs around 40 side-by-side in various parts of the country. They tried every brand of side-by-side and they get used really hard. The brand that has cost the most in maintenance and frame and body fail has been Polaris. They have had lots of problems with Can-Am also. But much better than Polaris. For them, the two best brands consistently have been Honda, and Kawasaki. I understand this is their experience. But they definitely have a lot under their belt and cost and that’s been their experience.