Kawasaki released the Teryx 4 H2 today! 250HP

[1HasBeen]

Agreed.

It's supposed to be a different CVT, but probably just upgraded...time will tell. I wonder how big that belt is compared to the PRO R?

2026 KAWASAKI TERYX4/5 H2—FIRST LOOK! - Dirt Wheels Magazine

With a 250-horsepower supercharged in-line 4-cylinder engine and a chassis built for high-speed desert and dune warfare, Kawasaki has delivered a flagship side-by-side that changes the game for performance UTVs.

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According to Steve's initial inspection, the only significant difference is the idle bearing in the primary.

FIRST LOOK
New H2 primary and secondary clutches..

We have the new H2 clutches in house and disassembled…

First of all the H2 does not have a wet clutch but a primary that runs directly on the crankshaft like the Can Am and Polaris.

As previously noted the clutches are very similar to the Ridge with the addition of a very robust center “idle” bearing, the outer movable sheave on the primary is the same diameter as the Ridge and much smaller than the KRX and while the belt does not use nearly all the inner fixed sheave like the KRX, it does travel all the way to the top of the outer sheave, like the KRX and Ridge the weights run directly on the aluminum clutch body pocket without any shims or wear plates.

The rollers and slider buttons are the same as the 2025 117 KRX clutch.

The spider while very similar to the Ridge and “117” 3 arm KRX spider is made from possibly a different material and has a coating.

The weights are unlike any of the other machines and have a very interesting profile and weigh in at 101.6 grams each.

The Secondary is the same diameter as the KRX and appears to be the same but with a different part number (we will dive deeper and see exactly what the differences are)
The Secondary does not have adjusted shims like the Ridge.

So that’s the details for now, once we get our H2 in house we will be able to see what the actual belt travel is and see if there are any improvements to be made.

 

[Sand Shark]

I saw this too. I read in another article that the H2 engine tune defaults to Normal mode 80% power. I don’t know if that means each time you start the car it’s in normal mode? It did say you can switch on the fly.

So was this guy in normal 80% power mode or did he know to toggle it to full 100% power mode? Because your right, it was not as close as Id expected it to be.

I would say it was not in 100% power mode. You watch all the other videos and in full power mode the motor is screaming and the car scoots. I would expect it to be close to the Mav R up to a point and then the Mav R top end speed will overtake it.

 

[Sand Shark]

Kawasaki has always sucked at CVTs. That was my original concern. Time will tell.

On Edit:
On the KRX Forum, Steve Cornell has been overcoming clutch wear and performance problems on the KRX and the Ridge. He is now working on H2 solutions, as well, plus STM and others will be in the game, I'm sure.

https://www.krxforum.com/threads/h2-clutching.7671/?post_id=84362#post-84362

I would not touch anything STM unless you enjoy replacing wear items often. KWI will get the clutching dialed in. The KRX has a wet clutch system which is great for slow trail riding and rock crawling. The H2 does not use that set up. I anticipate the clutching on the H2 to be good.

 

[1HasBeen]

I would not touch anything STM unless you enjoy replacing wear items often. KWI will get the clutching dialed it. The KRX has a wet clutch system which is great for slow trail riding and rock crawling. The H2 does not use that set up. I anticipate the clutching on the H2 to be good.

Well aware of STM maintenance/wear. The KRX clutch issues are not related to the wet clutch, BTW, it's primary wear, and weight failures, etc. The Ridge doesn't have the wet clutch either, and people are moaning about the clutching. The primary and secondary are very much alike. Looking forward to see what Evo comes up with for the whole package.

The good news is Kawi will sell these by the bushel, and the aftermarket is going to run wild with it.

 

[Sand Shark]

Well aware of STM maintenance/wear. The KRX clutch issues are not related to the wet clutch, BTW, it's primary wear, and weight failures, etc. The Ridge doesn't have the wet clutch either, and people are moaning about the clutching. The primary and secondary are very much alike. Looking forward to see what Evo comes up with for the whole package.

The good news is Kawi will sell these by the bushel, and the aftermarket is going to run wild with it.

How quickly were the clutches wearing on the KRX?


I have seen several aftermarket companies posting they have the Kawi. EVO should be able to get some big power out of the motor. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with power wise. Hopefully KWI gets one and can start messing with the clutch.

 

[1HasBeen]

How quickly were the clutches wearing on the KRX?

Much too fast, tower wear, sheaves wearing rapidly, weight failures, etc.

 

[NIKAL]

Much too fast, tower wear, sheaves wearing rapidly, weight failures, etc.

What is considered to fast? One of the guys in our group has a first year KRX on 32’s and I’m guessing he’s got 1500 plus miles on it and he has had zero clutch issues. Is it the rock crawling guys that run slow and under a load all the time, or the guys trying to run wide open to keep up with the rest of their turbo buddy’s pack?

 

[1HasBeen]

What is considered to fast? One of the guys in our group has a first year KRX on 32’s and I’m guessing he’s got 1500 plus miles on it and he has had zero clutch issues. Is it the rock crawling guys that run slow and under a load all the time, or the guys trying to run wide open to keep up with the rest of their turbo buddy’s pack?

I don't spend enough time on the KRX forum to give a number, but my guess would be people running them harder. A common complaint was the primary getting "notchy", and acting like it was stepping through the ratios, instead of smoothly shifting. I know that Steve guy has done hundreds of KRX clutches.

 

[Sand Shark]

Much too fast, tower wear, sheaves wearing rapidly, weight failures, etc.

If they are getting worn out at under 2,000 miles that is an issue. My Can Am clutches were worn out around the 5000 mile range. I had KWI replace all the worn items and add the float mod and clutch kit.

 

[Chingon619]

And now this...

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[NIKAL]

So here is another Can Am vs Kawasaki race.

 

[Fireballsocal]

Is full power being restricted for break in?

 

[megadesertdiesel]

Is full power being restricted for break in?

I think that feature has always been a myth among the community.

 

[Crusty]

Interesting. Quick search found this...

Can-Am Maverick R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: 90–100 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Polaris RZR Pro R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: Around 90 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 - Factory-capped top speed: Around 99 mph, some tests have shown it can reach slightly over 100 mph before the governor cuts in.

 

[BaBaBouy]

Interesting. Quick search found this...

Can-Am Maverick R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: 90–100 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Polaris RZR Pro R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: Around 90 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 - Factory-capped top speed: Around 99 mph, some tests have shown it can reach slightly over 100 mph before the governor cuts in.

I’ve had my Pro R at 93mph, the Speedo is dead on at 35 mph (Saint Anthony has those radar signs at all major entrances into the city).
There seemed to be a little left at 93 mph but not much.

 

[Sand Shark]

Is full power being restricted for break in?

I don't think any of them are restricted. The Kawi has different power modes and it defaults to 80% power per the videos. You have to select the full power. I think some of the videos people did not realize that and that is why it looked sluggish.

EVO Powersports should have some good videos coming.

 

[Sand Shark]

Interesting. Quick search found this...

Can-Am Maverick R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: 90–100 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Polaris RZR Pro R 4-seater - Factory-capped top speed: Around 90 mph. (Anyone know for sure?)

Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 - Factory-capped top speed: Around 99 mph, some tests have shown it can reach slightly over 100 mph before the governor cuts in.

I have seen videos of stock Mav Rs doing 100mph. Pro R is in the 90s and the new Kawi some got it to 100 mph.

Remove the speed limiter and the Mav R on 35s will do 120. Pro R will do over 110 mph with 35s.

 

[Crusty]

I don't think any of them are restricted. The Kawi has different power modes and it defaults to 80% power per the videos. You have to select the full power. I think some of the videos people did not realize that and that is why it looked sluggish.

EVO Powersports should have some good videos coming.

I read that TOP Speed was limited unless you got some Special key?

There are no specific delays in obtaining the KAWI Key; it was a free option for vehicles ordered before December 1, 2020, but it did void the factory warranty. For vehicles ordered after that date, the KAWI Key is a purchasable option that can be added at any time before delivery.
For Vehicles Ordered Before December 1, 2020

Included:
The 300 HP E85 R tune, or "KAWI Key," was included as a standard feature with the purchase of a vehicle.
Conditions:
A release of liability was required, and the 6-month factory warranty on the vehicle was voided.
For Vehicles Ordered After December 1, 2020
Purchasable Option: The KAWI Key is now an optional add-on.
Availability: You can order the KAWI Key at any point prior to the vehicle's delivery.



LOL....kidding, Kawasaki would not do something so dumb.

 

[Sand Shark]

I read that TOP Speed was limited unless you got some Special key?

There are no specific delays in obtaining the KAWI Key; it was a free option for vehicles ordered before December 1, 2020, but it did void the factory warranty. For vehicles ordered after that date, the KAWI Key is a purchasable option that can be added at any time before delivery.
For Vehicles Ordered Before December 1, 2020

Included:
The 300 HP E85 R tune, or "KAWI Key," was included as a standard feature with the purchase of a vehicle.
Conditions:
A release of liability was required, and the 6-month factory warranty on the vehicle was voided.
For Vehicles Ordered After December 1, 2020
Purchasable Option: The KAWI Key is now an optional add-on.
Availability: You can order the KAWI Key at any point prior to the vehicle's delivery.



LOL....kidding, Kawasaki would not do something so dumb.

A speed key for the Kawi. LMAO!!!!

 

[Sand Shark]

Here is what the owner Evo posted on the H2 facebook page

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A little preview of the Draggys and Drag Racing we did yesterday between the Kawasaki Teryx H2 and the Can Am Maverick R Max - As you can see from the screenshots below - the H2 posted a 5.81 0-60 time whereas the EVP Maverick R Max posted a 5.02. The Maverick R Max draggy was from last year when we first got the machine. The two things I want to highlight are the density altitude difference between when the H2 was run vs the Max. Yesterday, the DA was almost 4000' whereas when we tested the Max, it was almost sea level (67'). When we did our original technical overview of the H2, I mentioned that one of the drawbacks of a supercharger vs an electronically controlled turbocharger is that superchargers are less efficient with higher DA. This is because the supercharger is connected to the crankshaft and can only spin in relationship to engine RPM. A turbo on the other hand can feed in more duty cycle to force the compressor to spin faster to make up for the lower atmospheric pressure. Yesterday in Casa Grande, AZ was hot and humid hence the high DA. It still remains to be seen if there is some kind of DA compensation built into the H2. The second thing I want to point out is that most of the lost 0-60 time between the H2 and Max is in the initial 60' and 0-30. This is easily solvable with some clutching and mild tuning. The takeaway from the performance testing yesterday is that when the weather in cools down a little and the DA drops, my feeling is this machine will perform on a whole other level (think Glamis at Thanksgiving). The second takeaway is with some performance goodies (think exhaust, basic tune and clutching) the H2 will be a tire destroyer and should have a substantial performance advantage over similar turbocharged vehicles - especially from a dig. After driving the H2, my opinion of the vehicle has only gotten more positive - the ride, seating position, engine music, bov, instrumentation, fit in finish was beyond my expectations. As Kawasaki says - Let the Good Times Roll! Full video to come later today or tomorrow. Evolution Powersports Adrenalin Motorsports Tooele Valley Motorsports