We got a Kawasaki KRX 1000! Rips, jumps, review, and LAP BATTLE!

[@SXSBlog]

It's KAWASAKI TIME!

[@kevinlopota3626]

I was wondering if you guys would be getting one

[@coreystephens133]

Time to put a turbo on it

[@jonathonhart9145]

Kawasaki has had this cvt set up on there teryx line for many years and it is already proven itself. I just replaced my belt at 4400 miles. I wish they did a slightly smaller 60” sport machine. Anyway look forward to seeing you guys hit some good tech trails with it.

[@trullmann]

YES!!

[@obviously1373]

SXSBlog.com yess!!!!

[@IndianaPate]

It’s Great to see you guys back at the Battleground where it all started.

[@SXSBlog]

We'll be there more doing some testing when it warms up.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

So happy about the return visit to home! Nothing like home!

[@ehTV1000]

Been racing against this unit this winter in the CSRA snowcross events. Super impressed with the handling of the unit and overall performance. The Kawi placed first overall for the season beating out all the Turbo units with a very talented driver. Nice to0 see ya's got ahold of one for us to see put through the paces. Cheers boy's

[@magooch5]

KRX aaaand Battle grounds!! This just boosted my immune system.

[@SXSBlog]

+20 immunity boost

[@907KodiakAviator]

Almost to 150K! Ive really enjoyed seeing this channel grow. All the best to you guys.

[@SXSBlog]

Thank you very much, David.

[@joeyschultz3774]

Finally they got a KRX YESSSSSSSS THE FIRST KAWASAKI ON THE CHANNEL

[@SXSBlog]

I know! Took us to long.

[@alexbrand7181]

And it’s a turd lmao

[@jbw5485]

Alex Brand why? Cause it’s heavier and doesn’t have as much HP as other SXS?

[@alexbrand7181]

jbw5485 I mean yea? And they practically are made of plastic they break so easily

[@shootermclinden5693]

Alex Brand I think your talking abt Polaris

[@zachneill7710]

really like the plastics , kinda reminds me of a trophy truck.

[@richbailey9718]

They forgot to mention you can shift in and out of 4wd on the fly at any speed with the KRX.

[@raulsilver3294]

Doug has blessed us this morning thank you👌

[@TwistedSXS]

Good looking unit!! So so Happy to see the Battlegrounds again. Didn't think I would miss it that much but I do. Great work Gents!!

[@Spazz-x85]

The one I've been waiting for thanks guys. Havnt even watched it yet but I'm excited.

[@SXSBlog]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@20stubby]

Hell yeah brothers. 6 minutes in and we have the Battlegrounds and Battledad all at once = Win.

[@amolson8594]

Great video, really looking forward to more KRX content and mods. It would be really interesting to see a comparison between the KRX and Talon in stock form and with the aftermarket turbo kits in the future. Not everyone needs a 200+hp machine but I think a lot of people would like a NA machine that can be upgraded if the need and budget allow in the future. Might be interesting to see a series with budget builds with some older used machines. Best bang for your buck etc. I know you don't have an endless budget, just an idea. Also really happy to see the battle grounds again now that the weather is starting to get better. Keep it up!

[@grandporschegt]

saved the green machine for st paddy's day ftw

[@SXSBlog]

Slainte!

[@arickhook370]

"Cause that's the way it works" and"master of low power machines"i swear doug has a classic 1 liner bout every video lol.

[@SXSBlog]

Doug was on one that day 😆

[@michaeldupre1382]

Lmao!

[@awpgaming7505]

every time you get the POV cam and you guys go over a jump, your body barley moves at all. This is an extremely smooth going unit! And its a kawasaki?? shitttttt. Great video guys!

[@trevorbraden5448]

Picked mine up Tuesday and broke it In Sunday and I got to tell ya I was not disappointed in one bit..... it is a bad ass machine ........ I traded my yxz1000r for one..... and no regrets

[@brokesxs2547]

Finally!! Lol been waiting on the honest opinion

[@SXSBlog]

We're here with it, and will have more on it!

[@kellyhay79]

Great video. The Kawi gives off a 'trophy truck' vibe.

[@JustinmWhitman]

Been waiting for this even though I have a Polaris🤙🏼

[@SXSBlog]

It's ok, we won't tell the other Polaris guys 😉😆

[@Relax_Gringo]

Full Send Outdoors same!

[@JustinmWhitman]

It’s a good looking unit! Maybe SXS Blog buys one and..... first turba KRX???

[@jeffthornock8671]

Another good video! If I hadn't just bought a new Talon I'd look real hard at the KRX! By the way, that Tornado about 50 seconds in looks a whole lot like an old Lincoln Continental! lol

[@jamesglenn2006]

I didn't rewatch but I thought the same thing about the Lincoln. Lol Edit: roughly 1977 ish, rewatched

[@mzwak2001]

I’m pretty sure you made the right choice!

[@jeffthornock8671]

@@mzwak2001 Well, so far I'm pretty happy, but after $1500 to get the suspension tolerable, $700 for a skid plate, $600 for bead locks and another $600 for decent tires, all of which comes stock on the KRX, it does make one pause!!

[@michaelmessner3169]

Very cool review, I can see this being an unbelievable trail machine for where I am in upper Michigan. Thanks again and be safe.

[@greggoryadame6978]

I really like the commentary from the driver of the unit, really gives off the whole idea of the machine.

[@hammertimeh2r910]

DOUG!An aggressive clutch and a Turbo!Needs to happen ASAP!

[@DukesofoffroadHazzard]

That’s the same unit I beat on at King Of The Hammers Kawasaki Demo!!! 🤣 actually it was fun...definitely more room in that car than the Polaris!!! Steering feels a little loose but still fun!

[@SXSBlog]

Haha I hope it is that one!

[@20stubby]

This feels like a good to be home video. You guys hit the nail on the head

[@clift_crawler]

If you come to Utah again you should go to Little Sahara sand dunes. It’s only a few hours from Moab and it has Sand Mountain which is more then double the size of China Wall in Glamis.

[@kevincumberland4142]

We begged and you listened thanks guys cant wait to see all the things you do!

[@987nj]

Finally! Definitely a cool lookin rig.

[@SXSBlog]

Definitely seen worse.

[@987nj]

@@SXSBlog i definitely agree.

[@rmk1283]

I like the onboard commentary while driving! Cool addition to the channel. I'm working my way up from a yr ago to current vids. Good stuff guys!

[@nmason194]

Nick “lets she how she runs on the top end” Sous hahaha love it!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Awesome video!! The KRX is a Tank!! Now that yall have one.. we know it will get pushed to its limits. 💪

[@petertronset6576]

The KRX looks like it handles well around the gauntlet! Nice to see that machine do well and hold its own. Kawasaki makes awesome bikes, so I'm glad they carried that into their SXS. Nice review!

[@CToffroad]

Great review that thing looks real smooth on jumps and all

[@SXSBlog]

Super smooth!

[@DannyDonnatelli]

LET'S GOOOOOO!!! That Kawi looks clean👍🏻

[@Relax_Gringo]

I was so excited for this video, I have been a polaris guy my whole life and when this came out I was really interested. Comes stock with a lot of great features that polaris and other brands don’t. Carnivores, full doors, metal skid plate, roof, ect. For my style of riding which is a lot of trail riding and hill climbing I think this is going to be perfect for me! Great video guys, thank you!

[@stevebrown4967]

Great seeing the krx review....wether or not you keep the machines reviews on new machines are awesome to watch. you can really tell when you've got the krx floored unlike other machines...but I was pretty impressed how after a jump the wheels didnt bounce and how smooth the landings and over all ride looked. Ty gents

[@joshschonfeld3675]

I always feel like something's wrong when Doug does the "ahhhhhh" after laughing 🤣

[@gt101080]

battledad always gets the like lol

[@davidbaker308]

A real e brake. It’s the little things. Great video I can’t wait to see some power put to these machines. I just can’t give my turbo yet. Keep up the good work.

[@0069sidewinder]

Would love to see the krx vs the Yamaha wolverine rmax 1000 because I'm torn between these two machines as to which one I'm going to buy

[@chadcook2369]

thats really what he said...howd i look...that sums him up right there

[@chasidybrown8002]

Y’all should to do a co-lab with v-force John on the performance upgrades

[@Slyder695]

Yea he just did a clutch and tune which made it fast. V Force John is the Kawi guru for sure!

[@JDSTACTICAL]

Love the look.If they drop a version biased toward higher speed riding I would be very interested in one.

[@redbitter1232]

About time my boys. Seen the turbo unit for this thing AWESOME. glad you guys like it.

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

Now we just need Yamaha to step with a demo yxz for you guys. Great job. Keep em coming.

[@SXSBlog]

Yeah we need a new Yami in our life

[@perrycrawford758]

great to see the krx on the track I got one back in December I have been watching for a few months nice to here good things about the Kawasaki I have been to the desert and to the mountains very happy with performance it took everything I could throw at it and then some the harder you drove the more it liked it could not be happier with it the wife even drives the shit out of it keep up the great videos cant wait to see what you guys can put through I will keep watching Galaxy Street Rods out of California

[@stoichiometry147]

Been waiting for this! W00t

[@southpawspanky74]

I am a lot more impressed about this unit after watching this video. Looks like a smooth ride.

[@ballsaglory]

Looks really tough! Looking forward to some crawling action

[@SXSBlog]

We're looking forward to trying it out!

[@jadosa29]

This machine seems to be what I’d hoped the XX would be. I’m curious to see how dependable it’ll prove to be but it looks pretty impressive so far.

[@kadx11]

Really excited to see your guys content with this machine, think it'll be the one I buy. Looking forward to updates!

[@budcar9040]

That’s a great machine! Kawasaki makes tuff machine!!👍🏽

[@PAnate308]

Leo outdid Sous man... Right from the gate... Hammer time

[@H03tRiLL]

Dougie still rocking the kenworth jacket from the truck stop lmao

[@SXSBlog]

Kenworth jacket ain't goin nowhere

[@H03tRiLL]

@@SXSBlog shes a classic!

[@kenndogg7469]

Very excited to see info on this unit!!!! I have a can am Defender but i have been looking at a new sporty x3, razer,talon, and kawsaki. Awesome to see

[@DevilzDance81]

KENNDOGG74 X3 all the way

[@Eccentric5B]

I'm very glad to see you guys testing the KRX. Very impressive machine. There's a lot still left on the table with that engine. I bet it'll really wake up with a turba.

[@TimewithCal]

Been looking forward to this video!!!

[@thebibleandbikes599]

I loved seeing you guys back at the Battlefield. Despite being a lifetime Honda fan, I really like the looks of that Kawi! It's an awesome looking machine and looks like a blast to drive!

[@jeffreyseckinger713]

Y'all need to visit Windrock and Brimstone in Tennessee with that unit.

[@Relax_Gringo]

Jeffrey Seckinger I agree that thing would do amazing down here in the south. With all the hills and climbing.

[@SLICKETTS]

4”too wide for Brimstone. I think

[@collingaumont4959]

SLICKETTS we’ve took jeeps to brimstone with slight door scratching but it’s definitely not too big for brimstone

[@SLICKETTS]

Collin the trails we were on had big stones and concrete poles that we just wide enough to get a 64”RZR through. Big sign that said no jeeps. Must have been different trails

[@joeyschultz3774]

I think youl are gonna love the KRX

[@SXSBlog]

So far... Good time.

[@joeyschultz3774]

You’ll should race the KRX against the talon and some other machines

[@wcoutsiden863]

Yes they been out a while, but at least we get a honest best down opinion on the machine! Haven’t even watched the vid yet.

[@MattN03]

Excited to see y'all with a KRX! Keep those vids coming. Great job!

[@curtisrobinson2482]

It's great that Lenardo gives Sous a hard time.....spices things up and makes them try harder. Keep it up boys.

[@08CspecGT]

Best video from you guys in a while! Miss the old format.

[@jameyarthurhultz3069]

Front A arm bushings will start to squeak like crazy. Installed aftermarket within a month in mine. Body roll is easily adjustable

[@michaelmonahan2679]

im one of the guys that's been bugging u back teryx 4 but now 1000 nice becarse i trust what u say about it thanks guys love your videos

[@trevorbraden5448]

It's funny you always here people talk about how it's too heavy and underpowered and they never even been in one...... I can't stress enough that this machine is no slouch..... it is a beast..... I traded my yxz1000r for one and have no regrets ...... best decision I ever made ....... no disrespect to the yxz1000r though I loved it also...... but right out the factory the KRX is very impressive....... we took ours to Haspin acres Indiana and it was raining all day Saturday we went Sunday and it was sloppy and a muddy mess but the KRX had no problem going through any of it ...... I absolutely love this machine

[@boblaws9851]

They only repeat what they hear the others say. They have no idea how ridiculous they sound to those of us who actually own and drive a KRX. LOL

[@stephenfontes6286]

Thanks to u guys I have some cool vids to watch keep it 168 you guys are sxs comedians man love the videos looked for yall at KoH 2020 but had no luck maby next time until then thanks again!!!

[@gafrers]

Always great to see you deal with a new SXS

[@Spazz-x85]

From the videos it appears to be much quieter in the cabin that most others engine noise suspension ect. Where does it fall in comparison. Thank you for another amazing review.

[@daviskimmel866]

Sxs blog 21:40 I was waiting for someone to put it in the puddin love the vids guys

[@joemorgan1470]

Best looking machine on the market by far just missing a supercharger

[@lightkelley]

(Say in The Rock's voice)Finally... The Blog has come back to the Battlegrounds!

[@kodiakking2812]

You guys have every sxs on the market but the wildcat xx you sold. I bought one from watching your videos and it’s a shame you sold it. Wish you woulda gave it the love you give the rzrs and x3s got over 3,000 miles on mine with zero issues. Still love the show guys.

[@SXSBlog]

Unfortunately just had too many problems, nobody was happy about it here either

[@kodiakking2812]

SXSBlog.com yea that’s a shame. maybe you gotta get a new 2020 and try it again. Keep up the good work boys! Haven’t missed a episode from the beginning and don’t plan miss any in the future!

[@dallaswiens126]

I agree we all know the x3 needs some lovin in the chassis department to be dependable wish the blog would have put more into the xx.

[@KC-7mm]

Sucks there’s so many people that love there xx’s myself included I beat mine just as hard as sxsblog did and no problems,I was so bummed they sold it , but if my motor blew as soon as there’s I probably would of sold it what I don’t understand is you never hear the yxz’s blowing motors so why have a few people experienced engine failures.

[@cs6596]

Nice vid! Ya guys need an in-helmet mic like Bullittoutdoors

[@jchap9115]

Tennessee Kentucky ride HELL YEAH BROTHER Seriously loved seeing y’all back home for a second still excited about the new place too. Can’t wait to see the new track in the summer. Great video guys.

[@koolmcd]

Every video i bow my head at the end and let doug do his blessing lol.

[@Kiafoulis1]

Glad you got it guys!

[@preblewtf]

Epic, i was About to comment on your last video why you guys haven’t touched the new Kawasaki it’s a good looking machine it’s not going to compete with a turbo rzr but give the talon a run for it’s money.

[@SXSBlog]

Yeah it's a good Talon R competitor.

[@boblaws9851]

Finally. Now you guys have the perfect machine if you ever head back out to Moab! That's the stuff it was built for. 180 HP means nothing in the rocks.

[@coalfieldoff-road1891]

Back to the good ole days. Great video guys

[@baddealer8914]

Im always happy for you guys. Congrats

[@JPS1990]

Mine left me stranded in the middle of the West Virginia mountains this past weekend. The lower drivers side knuckle holding the ball joint in place snapped. It was a nightmare trying to get it out 😬

[@trevorbraden5448]

Damn that sux ....... you are the first person I heard of anything breaking...... I just got mine and took it to Haspin acres Indiana Sunday and beat on it pretty good and it handled everything pretty well......

[@babyboom6574]

@@trevorbraden5448 Love Haspin, haven't been there in about 20 years though. Devils backbone was always fun on the KTM250.

[@trevorbraden5448]

Mind if I ask how you broke it.... like what you was doing when it broke...... I'll make sure to try and avoid that 😀

[@JPS1990]

Trevor Braden I live in western Ohio only 1.5 hours away from Haspin but never rode there before. It broke at 180 miles on the last day of a 3 day ride a Hatfield McCoy. I wasn’t beating on it or anything. We mostly only ride green/blue trails. We ended up hooking my winch up to my buddy’s Rzr xp1k spare tire carrier and hoisting it up. Did about $500 worth of damage to his back plastics/tail light but we made it out.

[@trevorbraden5448]

@@JPS1990 oh damn that's crazy it just broke...... will definitely keep an eye on it...... maybe you got fluke one....... did it get covered under warranty

[@christrapp5591]

Need to take it to rocks and valleys. See how it performs there! Can't wait for that!

[@zloftsgard1]

Great video. Love the battleground rips. Keep it up!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@vivid_racing]

Already sending it off the trailer.. hahaha 🤣🤣🤣 Love the new KRX though!!

[@SXSBlog]

How else do you get a new machine off the trailer 🤷‍♂️

[@vivid_racing]

@@SXSBlog Don't think I have any better ideas, sending it is always the answer!

[@everythingoff-road6637]

Nearing 150k heck yeah dude

[@rustysiler8904]

Glad to see yall testing all brands. Looks fun!

[@blayzematley5689]

Compared to others, the unit just looks alot slower then others but looks good

[@jimmyjackass1805]

Kawasaki just getting started. They will produce a racer . If its like most things Kawasaki does It will be near or on the top as far as power and performance .

[@hammertimeharmer]

I was able to demo one of those units at koh. It was really fun, but my 2 complaints are the steering wheel seems very slick and I'm also not a fan of how high the brake pedal is in compared to the height of the throttle pedal. The amount of visibility behind you on those is crazy too compared to the x3.

[@waynehicks317]

I have only seen one at my local track and it looked like it dis decently well. I was then wanting to know what the boys thought of it! The day has finally come!

[@myefhatch]

If the KRX is good enough for Jeremy "SHOWTIME" McGrath, it's good enough for me!!! Great video guys 👍 you never cease to amaze me! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@scottmoss3410]

I’ve been waiting to see what you guys think about the KRX. I would love to hear your honest opinion on how the Kawi compares to the Talon. I just turned 50 and I’m not so much into the speed as I once was, so a turbo is not a necessity for me. Although I must say I drove a Pro XP and was wowed. I ride exclusively in central WV so a beefy reliable unit is what I need.

[@e46eurotuner]

I work at a Powersports dealer in CA and have driven every SXS on the lot. The Kawasaki KRX 1000 has great suspension that is dialed in right out of the box. We drove them last month in the Angels Stadium for the dealers demo day. Power is lacking hard, no butterflies in your stomach when you smash the gas like an X3. Overall suspension is dialed but needs a turbo to keep up with others.

[@WvTrailN]

Awesome!! Can’t wait to see how it does against some of y’all other machines!!

[@skinny3436]

Finally the Kawasaki!!

[@dannycardin8966]

So sounds like you’re opinion has changed from when you did the live broadcast show. I’m excited to see how it does on the trails being a little bit bigger unit. Keep up the great work boys best show on KZbin.👍👍👍

[@SXSBlog]

I'm personally still not excited about it but it's a good solid machine that'll hopefully perform well

[@cybermavrik]

........ What Souse SHOULD have said at 16:11. " its more fun to drive a slow car FAST, than a FAST car slow " ..... what Leonardo wanted to say at 22:04 " it's more fun to drive a SLOW car fast than a fast car SLOW " 26:10 I swear to Gawd that thing is losing speed trying to get up that Gauntlet jump hahaha !!! AWESOME VIDEO YALL