Kawasaki KRX 4 Review - Worth the Wait?

#kawasaki #krx1000 #krx
The much anticipated 4 seat KRX was finally revealed in early June. We had the opportunity to get some seat time for a full day of riding out in Sand Hollow Utah. We came away with some strong opinions! Were they positive? Watched the video to find out!
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[@OdysseyOffroad]

Good review. If it's anything like the 2 seat it's a winner.

[@tripeJ3232]

Excellent Video. Thanks!

[@chriscooksey3463]

Great video once again. Thank you.

[@dentaldoc1460]

Thanks for sharing!

[@offroadcrazy]

I want one bad!! Can't wait to order mine!🤟🤟

[@DUNEATV]

Another great video Joe! 🇺🇸

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks brother! -Joe

[@josephstrunk7116]

I love kawis i had a 700 vforce a 700 prairie and also i bought a teryx the first year they came out loved them all but then i bought a can am renegade 1000 and wow all that powa. If kawi would throw in some real power id totally buy one again untill then its can am

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

They need to go all out and drop their wacerunner 1.5 liter 4 cyl supercharged 310hp motor in it!

[@Muffduster]

Then it’s no longer considered a legal UTV on public land in most states. Gotta stay at/below 1000cc.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Polaris RZR Pro R has been out for quite awhile now. I've never heard of anyone having an issue with it being 1997cc's. The 1000cc law is a myth

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

@@Muffduster I can follow the logic except for there is no such thing as a 1000cc rule.

[@stauto6996]

Great video! I didn’t like the price at first but there is a lot of value in the suspension, extras, reliability, and comfort that are more important than power… to some.

[@MXvsATV144]

Some people go fast in straight lines and wide open trails or dunes… others will go fast on rougher terrain no matter the HP because holding a speed confidently is more important than trying to go too fast

[@scottrobinson2580]

Been on the sidelines for a sxs for awhile. Coming from the LandCruiser and jeep world. Went in to Rocky mountain atv and ordered a 4 seat ES SE the day after Kawasaki announced it. Much of my decision was based on your 2 seat review. Looking for rock crawling and comfort (for the family). They said it should be here in July. Think I’m 1 or 2 on the list. Can’t wait!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Awesome 👍 you here in St George?

[@scottrobinson2580]

@@DerangedOffRoad yep.

[@eianhalsted6089]

How do you like it?

[@Essenjul]

Great vid! Is the WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 LIMITED EDITION comparable?

[@sinned96]

How wide are the wheels? Are they the same 8 inch width as the beadlocks? If they are I'd like to get a set of take offs for some sand tires

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

Glad to see Kawi getting in the pool with something solid to offer! Nice review and perpectives. Having quality competition is only a good thing for us consumers.....now if only the unicorn (Speed) would hit the market, I think things will slowly start to change, as far as marketshare and pricing goes.....one can only hope. I hope Kawasaki does offer a boosted version, at least to compete with the next level of a Polaris/CanAm.

[@pajamatime5750]

I don’t care what anyone says about Kawi not boosting their engines with turbos…. They build extremely strong machines and the company backs them up. I just took possession of a new 2022 ultra 310lx jetski and that things build quality is so far in front of the seadoo I sold it’d make your head spin. So maybe they don’t have 200HP SxS’s but the products are well built, reliable and long lasting machines. I’d take that over 200HP and headaches any day!

[@trialnterror]

You get kids on these 200hp machines and before you know it they are either calling Matt to pick their machine up that’s in pieces on the trail….. or life flight is picking the kids up.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

The unfortunate truth nowadays! -Joe

[@pajamatime5750]

@@trialnterror Exactly.

[@Idahoprepper71]

The only reason I would like more power is for adding tracks for the snow.

[@jbl91762]

Great review. I used to bleed Green and was excited when Kawi announced a SXS to the world. Then it came out and I laughed at the HP. Kawi used to dominate in the power category years ago in Street sport bike and pro sport racing. Then they dropped off in dominance, probably with new management came the change. Same guys probably running the power division now which IMO should all be fired. Kawi should at least offer both non and turbo options! Give customers a choice and my money will be more Turbo units will be sold vs non-turbo. Most will not turn down more HP in the off road sector.

[@grantparnes]

I just picked up my 2022 Bronco sasquatch 4 door 3 days ago. Its occurred to me that by the time I add a windshield, wiper, street legal kit, full doors, heater, back glass, cab seal kit, spare tire etc, I may as well just order another base 2 door bronco as far as money is concerned. I have a place in Idaho surrounded by national forest and even in July and August, once the sun goes down you want windows and heat. In the 7 months of winter, forget using either one. Where am I OFF on my thinking????????

[@chuckgordon8179]

Nice review. I saw you out there at Sand Hollow and wished I could come and take a look at the machines. I was looking at the Talon because I heard they had the best ride. And I liked they didn’t have the belt drive. Now I’m really considering the 4 place Kawasaki.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

If you’re looking for a good comfortable ride you’ll be disappointed with the Talon. The KRX is light years ahead

[@brandonhatfield2547]

Their price point is up there with the X3 and pro XP. So for me it was silly to get less performance for more money.

[@makwaphy]

SE can be had for 23k. Not bad. Love mine.

[@hellhound2275]

I hope they will put their turbo motor from h2 in future

[@DanielRead]

Are there subsisidies for low income areas? I got a top paying job in rural America (I make shit wages)

[@patd4u2]

did they fix the fuel gauge not reading correctly? And did they put a vent on the fuel tank so it doesn't over pressurize.? When I took my two seat to Shock Therapy to get the re- valve they gave me four rubber O-rings that I just put under the crossovers, and that stopped the knocking completely.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Yep, it’s a simple fix but it’s a wear item they don’t want to add to the maintenance list. For me, it’s worth the effort. -Joe

[@unitymixer]

own many HP you get for 38k Canadian ?

[@IamChucky_]

Forgot to mention it doesn’t come with factory beadlock wheels!

[@ComputerElectronicTechnology]

Should last a long time in that sand! Make 1 for winter?

[@mingomane1]

The public needs to stop comparing them to the turbo units. I’ve said that for awhile. It’s the best na machine on the market.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Totally agree! -Garrett

[@MXvsATV144]

It’s the same with cars… everyone wants high horsepower but if you actually take them to a track or some kind of course or various trail systems you will own them with a lesser horsepower vehicle if the handling department does it’s job. Most people only go fast up a sin dude or in a nice wide open trail but not many of them are actually getting overwhoops at 50-60+ mph. This thing can sit at 70 miles an hour down a trail they be just as comfortable as any of these turbo option vehicles

[@marklarsen8098]

is the elect susp. worth not getting the roof and winch in the SE model?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Yes, most upgrade the the cage anyways and it’s not to hard or expensive to put in a winch.

[@unitymixer]

Two simple thing, 1: hp number, 2: the price.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

HP - 114 , price $30k

[@Idahoprepper71]

If the front and back are the same as the 2 seater. Why can’t you bolt on the super charger package

[@DerangedOffRoad]

At this point we don’t see an issue using the same supercharger setup. There might be a couple of mounts or bolts that need to be changed. -Garrett

[@gordo9777]

Interesting video. Did you drive and ride in it for 1 day, if so are you sure its better ride quality then everybody else?!?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

You only need five minutes to know that it's a better ride than the Honda Talon and RZR XP1000. -Dave

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Our first impression is, yes. We spent 2-3 hours in each rig over the course of the day. For a comparable ride in a bone stock, you’ll need to spend $37k on a RZR ProXP. There will be follow up videos after we’re able to spend some more extended time behind the wheel. -Joe

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Krx has the best ride hands down in 2 seat form. My 2 seat krx rode way better than my 4 seat pro xp did. Stock for stock.

[@TexasPatriotOffRoadAndOutdoors]

The geometry and overall suspension set up makes it one of, if not the best out there.

[@paulvaughan5001]

How would this do with 34” tires?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

It’s shouldn’t be much different then the two seater, which means it should do great. -Garrett

[@johnsivly9442]

I’m gonna have to agree with the rest of the crowd they needed to upgrade the power some maybe not go turbo that can be the aftermarket part of Kawasaki but they should’ve looked at that part of the deal a little bit more in depth and maybe they did and just decided to go this way that kind of reminds me of Harley for all those years you needed to spend a lot of extra money if you wanted the power and maybe that’s why I don’t drive a Harley as well…. It took too long for them to figure out we want the power as well … I don’t see myself buying one in this configuration

[@DerangedOffRoad]

There’s definitely a crowd that wants more power in the KRX. It appears their focus is the crowd who is not concerned about more power. I’m sure there’s sales numbers and research to back up that choice. Companies don’t make products like this without solid evidence on projected sales. -Joe

[@isaactaylor1833]

No one is telling you to buy a Kawasaki sxs. Keep your broken down 200hp sxs from Polaris or canned ham.

[@richmachholz3542]

Question: The Yamaha RMax is very close and naturally aspirated wouldn't that actually be in the target market? I have waited for months for a new Kawaski 4 seater, have resisted the urge to buy a Yamaha RMax or Wolverine and now we get a new Kawasaki that is as expensive as a new car. It appears the Teryx 4 is the unit for me.

[@mingomane1]

That’s a sport/rec. krx is pure sport and no lt made for work.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

RMax and KRX are in two different classes with some limited crossover. RMax being Sport/Rec and KRX being Pure-sport. -Joe

[@OdysseyOffroad]

I have a 4 seat Rmax currently. It has a ton of great qualities but suspension is not even close to krx. Two totally different suspension setups. Anything with dual a arms in the rear is not going to compete with a trailing arm setup.

[@TexasPatriotOffRoadAndOutdoors]

Night and day machines in regard to intended purposes. One is a great all arounder and the KRX is built to crawl, flex, hit whoops, jumps and other suspension testing obstacles. Both great machines, just have to pick the one that best suites you and/or your family.

[@bigseff23]

Get a Teryx4 S LE. They are still reasonable cheap, super reliable, come with 3 year warranty and with the S model suspension they ride pretty good.

[@chriscooksey3463]

When you did the comparison you forgot Bead-lock rims and way better tires. I have the 2 seat model. way better ride quality than a Talon. Over build and ready to Crawl. I have impressed many of my friends.

[@levideditius4598]

Sadly the 4 seater does not come stock with bead-lock tires, you have to buy them separately from Kawasaki

[@davidschlarp1606]

If they are always listening and want to actually compete with RZR and X3 they would of already had a turbo model

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Listening and doing what people tell you to do are two different things. At this time they aren't trying to compete with the turbo machines. -Dave

[@2023toyotarav4trdoff-road]

Get Hester motorsports socks and you won’t have to worry about anything

[@Bizill75]

Ya'll gonna whine about the eS not being worthy again?

[@martinmaxey2064]

Could you have made the music louder?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Yes. We'll make it louder next time

[@DennisWHJr]

@@DerangedOffRoad yessssss 😂

[@phxamigo]

"you get quite a bit" for 27-30k ?????? These machines, not only Kawasaki, are way overpriced! There is no reason they should cost that much.

[@hellhound2275]

Fuck love kawa! Go Green!

[@lancerobinson2125]

So basically...they just extended the two seat.....disappointing

[@ArizonaKid]

Ya I’m not that crazy off road on my Chan lol

[@Possum-kd9os]

You say only 250lbs more but what about when you have 4 200lbs+ ppl in it. Cause that's 600lbs+. That's a lot of power to weight difference

[@DerangedOffRoad]

The same would be true if you added a cage and bunch of gear on the two seat. This is also true for every rig. Either way, we'll get one loaded up in the near future and let know in a follow up video. Thanks for watching. - Joe

[@chetripley659]

@@DerangedOffRoad I agree, if you have a 2 seater and like the power and its delivery this will be no different. The turbo Razors are fun to drive but I’ll take my KRX any day. Not to mention I’ve never had a problem on the trail other than a flat tire. My dad rolled his on it’s side and it’s still going strong. I can’t say the same for the other machines. If you want someone to hold your beer so you can win races buy something else. If you want to hold your own beer and get to the finish line in one piece this is the machine. It will move when you want it too and in wide open areas I haven’t lost anyone yet. The turbo let’s them get far enough ahead that I’m not eating their dust. This machine is like me, built for comfort not speed. On a side note if you factor in the time spent swapping belts on the trail for other machines it’s the turtle and the hare scenario. I’m usually waiting on someone else to fix their rig. In the mountains or rocky terrain the turbo has no advantage over the KRX. This thing eats obstacles for breakfast.

[@Possum-kd9os]

I do agree that adding gear makes a big difference. We have 3 machines defender max hd10, Pioneer 1000 and a pro xp 4. Power isn't everything just my curiosity if it gets sluggish on the low to mid. Also yall put out good content. Keep up the good work.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks! That’s a solid fleet! We love our ProXP! -Joe

[@boblaws9851]

The KRX has a couple more HP than the XP4 1000. It has all the needed power, just a way different feel with the clutching and gearing.

[@ryandearing5456]

Sure the machine is only 250 lbs. more but when you add two passengers now you're talking 750 lbs more than a 2 seater. You're going to feel that for sure.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

You can feel it, but the machine performs great. If you want Turbo power then get a different machine. If you want one of the best built, best riding machines then people should definitely consider this one

[@chicago1680]

To big and seems pricy and underpowered. throw a turbo in it!!! When was the last time you drag raced in it? Well every time I went out with my group we are always racing EVERY single time. that's why the X3 and Polaris battle for top dog. N/A suck. if you want to crawl sure but for everything else gobs of power is so much fun. Especially these machines are getting bigger and heavier.

[@bigseff23]

I think they dropped the ball on this one. It's too big, it's too expensive, and going to be underpowered when you have 4 adults and a cooler in there.

[@hausmanaaronw]

it's only 200lbs heavier when those extra seats aren't full put 2 more adults in it and your triple that. Its bad enough that the 2 seat krx are damn near 200lbs heavier than the rzr xp1000 4 seater. From what I'm readings the curb weight of the krx-4 is just over 2200lbs. Add 4 adults and gear your well over 3000lbs so they definitely need a power adder option and why not the supercharger. they'd be the first in that and it would go right along with the Kawasaki family like the H2 bike or the jet ski.

[@isaactaylor1833]

Go buy a RZR then or a canned ham. No one’s telling you to get a Kawasaki. If you want a lighter faster but breaks down after every ride RZR. Go for it.

[@hausmanaaronw]

@@isaactaylor1833 I did. Have had 2 for several years. I've been out more than my buddy who bought his new Krx 2 yrs ago. Clutch prob. Trans prob. Front diff prob. Mine are still going. Lol

[@sticks7971]

Why get a four seat if there will never be passengers???? You wouldn’t…add 350 pounds. So that is 600 pounds difference.

[@mingomane1]

Well the longer wheelbase is better for crawling. Lots of 4 seaters don’t have 4 people in them.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

There are lots of reasons to get a 4 seater. I prefer the longer wheelbase for crawling and stability through the whoops. I also want the option of carrying four passengers even though most of my rides are just me and one other person. -Joe

[@sticks7971]

@@DerangedOffRoad what I meant was that they know it is not just a 200# difference. It is that at a minimum but more likely 400-700 # different. Is that accounted for? How would it ride with an extra 450# in the back seat. Would same shocks and springs still be ok?

[@sticks7971]

How does the krx compare to the Polaris pro xp? How about just an xp with upgraded suspension?

[@JPS1990]

Always listening to their customers??? LMFAO everybody and their brother wants more power. They clearly aren’t listening. Maybe the 2032 model🤞 😂

[@DerangedOffRoad]

“People” say it needs more power, they’re sales numbers would say otherwise… -Joe

[@Jduc750]

They “people” you speak of are mainly the internet nerds which statically are very small percentage of kawi’s actual sales.

[@JPS1990]

I own one a 2020 just like Garrett’s and it’s slow as fuck. I wish I would have never bought it but since corona I can’t afford to trade out of it 😞

[@JPS1990]

I also know before the pandemic they were practically giving these things away. I picked mine up for 16k. So I don’t put much stock in post corona sales. Not one sxs manufacturer can’t keep any units in stock due to the demand for off-road vehicles. But being honest you guys win the convo because even if they did come out with a boosted model it would be 30k plus and I definitely can’t afford that at the moment 😩

[@tombentley887]

In the soft - cinders - sand , hill climbing , non turbo you will lose simple as that , you might even destroying your machine , those hills are very steep , when you roll the machine will be destroyed completely . Normal trail riding you’re ok but non turbo don’t try stuff that could possibly kill you or someone .