Kawasaki KRX 1000 Review of the Parts! Polaris, Can Am, Vs Kawasaki!

Here is a great explanation of the differences between these utv's in just parts. These are why we are building a Kawasaki for king of the hammers 2022.
The parts are just a piece of what impressed us, and now you can see why. Utv rental shops across America are changing there entire rental fleets to the KRX for the reasons shown. Reliability, less down time, and less investment.
BUY a Kawasaki KRX 1000 and never look back!
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On a side note, we should have discussed transmission and gear also. However the transmissions are BUILT and need no upgrades, so we did not cover it. Please enjoy.

[@John_3.16]

As a first time purchaser you made my decision easy. I'm not looking for speed. I'm looking for quality and durability. Thanks for the comprehensive breakdown.

[@bretstephensen8821]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to show just some of the reasons to why I bought a KRX. It was a no brainer for me after my research and first hand examination comparing the different brands. I am thrilled with my KRX. Keep on showing videos please as it is nice to hear and see the content about this great machine from someone who knows first hand what he is talking about!

[@ericlessard5021]

The diff is from a xp turbo, the one on the turbo s is 1.5 time bigger. But very nice video. I m changing my xp turbo for a kawa as soon as i get the part to fix it lol

[@gm780]

Jake I know my reply is a year late. I watched this video a year ago. I was undecided between the Honda Talon and the X3. You noticed the krx was not on my list! Two days after watching your video I parked my new KRX ES which is rightfully named the S.S. DTRY in my garage. Thank you for your show & tell..

[@1978JWJ]

I was pretty much sold on the KRX do to where I live, East TN, and these are now popping up more and more on the trails. Lots of KZbin videos of people eating up the black diamond trails with no problems. Like you said alrighty built to run 35s from stock. Now you release the video and it's pretty much sealed the deal for me. KRX with be my future SXS.

[@da7062]

I love mine. 6 mos and 400 miles. So far it is great

[@waltere.mellin3537]

I've been looking for a new utv for awhile. I will be getting the KRX. I'm really impressed by how Kawasaki engineered them, and builds them. Im really enjoying your videos

[@mattmayfield1881]

Just bought a 2021 KRX three days ago and it is absolutely hands down no comparison… love it!!!

[@natehelms6844]

Nice comparison video. I waited a long time before upgrading from a Polaris. When the Kawasaki released KRX and I start looking at the machine my decision was made on what machine I was getting. My 2020 KRX has 1200 miles and going strong. I have had no problems. Every penny worth it. When aftermarket takes off with the forced induction for the KRX these machines will dominate the industry. Keep the videos coming, let's see a top finish at KOH.

[@Boingdande]

What a great video. Thanks!

[@lylevalentine5902]

Excellent parts comparison! Thank you!

[@nirniro1]

Thank you so much for your videos , help a lot 🙏🏻

[@arrow4jo]

what a awesome comparison video, 👍😀👍,

[@Filthymotorsports]

Great video, thank you!

[@rdd8]

Great video.

[@nirniro1]

This video is on what I needed to see 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vforce7001]

Great video! That's why they're called "Kawasaki Heavy Industries" When they build something, they build it to last! We just did a full ride, test and review on a 2021 KRX 1000 Trail Edition. In my opinion, the KRX is the best two seat sport sxs you can buy.

[@IamChucky_]

Great comparison! So glad I did my research and bought my 21 KRX. Thanks for the video!

[@BackboneADV]

Great video bud!

[@lynndegenstein3322]

Awesome load of info. 👍

[@donniecohrt3655]

Awesome video love the KRX…

[@stevecuz4751]

Thanks for the great info on the KRX. I know what I want to get now.

[@TheKram7]

Hearing about the difference is one thing, seeing it like this - wow. Great comparison.

[@time_on_target]

Excellent video

[@sunnygonzalez2241]

Awesome information

[@jeffschuh6771]

Great video! I have a yamaha rmax and can see some shared ideas between kawasaki. This should help some make a better buying decision. Thanks for taking the time to educate.

[@michaelaubrey1020]

Great video

[@gregjones2217]

Thanks for the comparison. My next SXS will be krx. We will be talking I'm sure

[@TexasPatriotOffRoadAndOutdoors]

Great video and it helps reinsure me as to why I bought my 2020. Had the warranty work done for the lower a arm and knuckle. I got lucky when a few of our Houston area dealers were selling them for $15,499. I don’t think for that value you can touch it with a 10ft pole, considering the overall product. Would more power be good, of course, but maybe that will come.

[@travisprice9940]

Love my KRX. 2020 with 3100 Southern West Virginia miles. Can leave my house and ride for days and never put it on a trailer. Great video

[@randymeza5569]

Great video man, you have a new subscriber!! I have a 2021 krx and you just made me feel even better everyone was saying get a canam and i told everyone theese krx are built to last!!

[@fullaccessutv]

Thanks for subscribing. Proof is seeing it with your own eyes!

[@tomnutt6022]

Kuddos on the comparison I had a Polaris RZR and had tons of repairs and problems. My wife bought a krx and really showed me. It's a beast. I'm waiting for the krx 4 seater as I carry the kids around ha

[@GT4JB]

WOW, been a RZR Turbo guy. Thousands of dollars later, still not satisfied with my car, sold it and been looking at Talons, KRX and Can Am. Incredible comparisons. Thx for taking the time to show us non technical folks. I am sold!! Big question is now, do i go for the KRX 1000eS electronic suspension model ?

[@mikewilson5063]

Thanks for all the information, your videos have shown us why we are considering the Kawasaki. We are looking forward to seeing your build, PS is there any chance of myself and wife stooping by. your experience and hard work shows.Take It easy.

[@fullaccessutv]

Thanks mike. Your always welcome

[@gurilladesign]

This video is great man I love this.

[@stevengiovannetti7861]

Very informative definitely makes me want to trade my xp 1000 for a krx

[@nirniro1]

👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 “you might be able to do it twice but we can do it all night long” 👏👏👏👏love it

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@cgil1601]

If yall want to test or hear all the stuff I've broke on my krx on 50s running bounty holes let me know, but I can tell u it's alot less then a polaris or canam would have broke

[@mrgrizz7003]

Alot of good info here. But the krx is not the only car to utilize a wet clutch. The yamahas have used them for a while, thus yamaha giving a 10 year belt warranty. Krx is on top of the game imo right now with build quality and the beef of the parts. Probably my next purchase.

[@SouthFLMudClub]

Wow thats shocking. I bought a used 2020 with 500 miles and need the upgrades. Do I call Suzuki? Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jbcowherder6210]

one other thing of KRX vs. CanAm/Polaris......ENGINE BRAKING!!!! Kawasaki puts a one-way clutch in the secondary to allow engine braking... so awesome to be able to descend a muddy or loose shale slope and not be in freewheel or have to ride the brakes.... the CanAm and Polaris when you let off the throttle at any speed you're in neutral and you gotta keep the RPM's up to keep the belt engaged.... also as a buddy of mine found out with his RZR turbo... when you do a river crossing through deep water and the belt gets wet, with the Polaris system where it goes "loose", it might not grab again when you get on the throttle- leaving him stranded in the deep water.

[@fullaccessutv]

That brings up a really good point that I didn’t even mention. The KRX is four-wheel-drive. I almost rolled my Polaris so many times coming down a hill because it only had rear wheel drive going downhill. The ass end would always try to pass the front and roll my family over. The KRX is low geared and controllable just like a vehicle is.

[@Darkcruzer23]

This video needs to be more popular. Thanks for exposing Polaris! How does Yamaha compare? More closely to Kawasaki or Polaris?

[@fullaccessutv]

Similar to Polaris and can-Am as far as part size and strength

[@da7062]

Great comparison. I knew the components were larger, but not all of them. Really great detail. Question: I am adding a Kraftwerks Supercharger. What do you offer in terms of clutching for a KRX with stock tires and Supercharger?

[@fullaccessutv]

They will supply a clutch kit with the sc. it should be a good match.

[@bradwilliams1869]

Krx is the machine!

[@earlpreston1043]

I took my transmission out playing on a very steep, sandy hill in Mesquite Nevada last March with only 300 miles on the machine! It is still sitting at the dealer waiting for parts! Think twice before changing the programmer to up the wimp mode!

[@rowanlandscapes6983]

I’d love to see this comparison again against a Pro R.

[@fullaccessutv]

Same same Polaris. A arms are bigger but welded to beer can. Front diff is bigger but fails, rear toe links have to be upgraded, front “lower” shock mounts break and cause rolls. Needs upgrade. Gearing is better but still have small clutch problems. Same, same.

[@tylerzappa3229]

I would love to see the comparison between KRX and Talon parts.

[@fullaccessutv]

To be honest and fair. The talon parts are really not worthy of putting on the table. They are smaller than the items we showed in the video from Polaris. Honda followed suit as other manufacturers and made everything just big enough to handle near stock size tires. Only Kawasaki has over built their machine. Look at the new Polaris Pro R that was released last week. Kawasaki’s competition in sales has definitely pushed Polaris to make bigger and better parts. Progression of the industry.

[@Mild2WildOff-Roading]

As a turbo s owner I have to say I feel cheated ..

[@mikemorrison9556]

Did the KRX push Polaris to redesign the xp 1000? A redesign may have been in the works, but I bet Kawi pushed it to the front burner. X3 are next.

[@outdoorzone]

You mentioned many reasons why I chose a wildcat xx !! Engineering is superior to about any production car out there with double shear!! Well….Until the speed utv comes out!!

[@fullaccessutv]

That’s your opinion. Superior engineering in 2016 and built in 2018. It’s 2021 and that car is behind the times. As far as the speed “unicorn” we will see. Sold my spot years ago.

[@outdoorzone]

@@fullaccessutv I beg to differ! Many cars to date are still built like garbage and don’t compare structurally to my 2018 XX! The KRX is definitely looking better and would probably be my choice if I didn’t own the XX! The XX It’s super easy to do maintenance on it as well! I understand they all have issues I know but damn…its ridiculous after dropping $20,000 on a car or more! The engineering in most leave a lot to desire!! Not sure where the engineers get there degrees? Oh yeah doesn’t matter screw the customer it’s all about pleasing investors and the bottom line!!! You have drop lots of money all new upgrades just to make the damn things reliable and safer! It’s a conspiracy with the aftermarket with out a doubt!! That’s my opinion at least!! Different strokes for different folks!! I respect your thoughts!

[@Dragorus360]

Where can we get our clutches and sheeves modified for better lows and higher top end speeds?

[@fullaccessutv]

lows use jbs performance, top end us class1 motorsports

[@AJHoover]

Hey bro how do I get my clutches done up?

[@fullaccessutv]

Clutch weights, call us. Clutch sheave work for 15% reduction, use james at jbs performance.

[@turboleggy]

KRX seems perfect except the power. Does a tuner and exhaust/intake help?

[@fullaccessutv]

Mufflers show to make no power, but less. Tuner is a great option and puts them right in line with Polaris. Air filter we sell the UNI.

[@adlt0911]

What clutch kit do you recommend for a krx4?

[@fullaccessutv]

Best answered by giving us a call at the shop. Simple answer Jbs, but hear it from us

[@deltafly4545]

I just sold my turbo a for the krx

[@daltonwright3434]

When can I expect the krx shirts to be in stock?

[@fullaccessutv]

Lol. Working on that.

[@gldmembr6132]

Would it be safe to say that Polaris is the Chevy’s of UTV industry?

[@Dragorus360]

How does it compare to a CFMoto Z950 Sport?

[@fullaccessutv]

well its not made in china sooooooo!

[@ImpalaSS08]

The way the Kawasaki is built it could easily handle 250+ HP.

[@tgasubfan2]

Well you have me sold. I was bouncing between the rzr pro and a tyrex. Thanks for the great info.

[@fullaccessutv]

All truth. It sells itself.

[@jeffreyzindars9957]

I can only say, HOLY S**T.

[@lonsholly8554]

How many Kawasakis have won king of Hammers? May be good, may be strong. May be looking at Xp 1000 tailights.

[@fullaccessutv]

Nope. Opposite in my our case. KOH requires power, and a taller ratio. With the aftermarket support out there, thinks will change

[@shannonstiles8751]

I'm not going racing!! Just don't want to brake down all the time

[@joegelencser2571]

Awesome

[@BigTiny-pv5he]

The krx is a big machine. So are a lot of its riders. So get some bigger sized shirts. Lol I’m wanting some shirts but a 2xl is not going around a 60” chest and almost 24” biceps flexed lol

[@Rhyno888]

In your honest opinion. Do you think the eS is worth the extra $$$ ? I feel like stock is a better value especially once I start to modify it.

[@fullaccessutv]

The shocks work good on the KRX, however the spring rates are off for what we’re doing. In my opinion I could see a advantage for the average guy who cannot set up his own Shocks or Spring rates. The systems are pretty advanced and work well, however it’s probably just personal choice if you need it or not.

[@ace3000000]

Polaris actually beefed up a lot of the parts for the Pro Xp. Not knocking the Kawasaki though, build like a tank.

[@fullaccessutv]

Competition has done that to them, yet still nobody’s going to post a video of Parts differences. They’re still smaller.

[@ace3000000]

@@fullaccessutv Most definitely, without the competition between manufacturers these things wouldn’t have came half as far as they have. Whether it be horsepower, suspension, build quality extra…

[@jackal8115]

KRX need turbo

[@Ohioturbos]

That is not a turbo s diff.

[@fullaccessutv]

correct, that was commented on before. The turbo S is not much bigger though, so it still does not compare.😉

[@johnserrano9689]

Yeah Man IDK if you realize it or not but your statement is extremely misleading about their CVT systems. Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki use wet clutch. Yamaha and the real Arctic Cat (say early 2000's untill city boy Textron ripped them off) had the absolute best CVT system toughest roughest strongest longest lasting. Suzuki is very good aswell but they really don't have much behind it. Kawasaki was my first love so don't get me wrong, they try and they always do their own thing usually with the right idea but their CVT systems aren't as Good as in toughest, longest lasting. Hell even in 2004 when Arctic Cat used their big block at the time 650 v twin and KEPS CVT system both that machine and all of Kawasakis went I to fckn limp mode at 1500 miles and other mile marked points, leaving you totally FCKD ON THE TRAIL IN LIMP MODE! And their shives were notoriously weak/soft that they'd belly out of you ran your machine good hard an hot in high range the middle would basically be ground right down totally fckn the ratio up badly. The krx "finger" system is extremely perfect for my riding for smooth absolute lock up when crawling but stays locked a couple seconds after letting off throttle. Yamaha RMax 1000's newer bigger CVT still uses the "roller" system and is much better at keeping up with your inputs/demands. Most importantly it lasts 6500 PLUS MILES with no maintenance AT ALL besides blowin her out good with your compressor every now and then at best. Also the RMax has a 10 year belt life guarantee! Legit....nuff said lol Again don't get me wrong KRX will be the top dog for years to come in its own niche. They did their part, and will change out that awful finger system CVT you mark my word man for the longer lasting and more responsive "roller weight" system as the KRX is already notorious for needing new CVT build after figuratively 1500 miles as she's worn enough to really fck you up Anyone can not pick, and I don't wanna be "that guy" the true FCK face. But the info I included here is extremely important to include, and city boy don't really know a whole lot untill something's broke/they an their girl are stranded/repair shop hands them a bill for thousands of dollars lol Kick ass video none the less 👍🇺🇸

[@scottbowles9574]

Who the heck would want a SXS that high on those big useless tires and wheels????? I see only 1 purpose for that machine, riding in water all the time!!!!!

[@willyphisdergash9428]

Goofy.