Kawasaki released the Teryx 4 H2 today! 250HP

Crusty said:
Yes, guy had super low hours and miles as well.

Sucks - but 100% fixable, interesting to see how it plays out.
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Fixable? Like cut tubes and weld in new ones "fixable"? Or, the situation is "fixable" depending on how Kawi handles it?
 
Kraut_n_Rice said:
Fixable? Like cut tubes and weld in new ones "fixable"? Or, the situation is "fixable" depending on how Kawi handles it?
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LOL, they gave an entire new car to the last guy it happened to, that's fixing the immediate issue.

Long term permanent fix is a newly designed clutch system, but I'm no engineer LOL
 
Crusty said:
Clutch went BOOM.

Bent rods, bent frame and tore into the rear passenger area...scary shit, this is the 3rd I've seen posted with same issue. The previous, KAW replaced the entire car.

Guy reported just cruising flats during MLK Cleanup.

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Yeah this is becoming much more than just a fluke or random clutch failure. It’s to the point it’s straight up dangerous and a Stop Ride Recall needs to be placed.

So far I’ve read or been told of 3 cars, not including this one where the clutch failure damage the frame or wiring and Kawasaki has replace the vehicle in under 1 week. I’m sure there has been allot more as I’m sure not everyone is posting it online. My guess is for everyone we see posted, there’s another 2 or 3 where the owner does not go online with. The good news is Kawi is not trying to repair, but gave the customer a new vehicle. In one case I was told Kawasaki covered the cost of the persons accessories to be removed and transferred to the new vehicle. So to Kawasaki’s credit they are not messing around and taking care of the customers. But at what point do they stop production, issue a recall and fix the problem. If it’s not happening now it’s got to be coming. If a clutch piece hits a passenger, or a bystander in another vehicle following its game over! And you’re going to see lawsuits.

Even guys like Sand Shark & my neighbor who have not had catastrophic clutch failure are still eating belts in low milage situations. One guy who had a catastrophic failure and got a new car, said he should have just taking the cash back return as the new car has the same clutch issues and has already broke a belt. I’m sure he’s not fully comfortable in the car. I know I’d be thinking it’s going to happen again.
 
Any idea if the damage through the rear fire wall went through the seats as well.....I mean imagine if your kids were back there!!
WTF!!
A Stop Ride needs to happen NOW...this is crazy!
 
Meter Tech said:
Any idea if the damage through the rear fire wall went through the seats as well.....I mean imagine if your kids were back there!!
WTF!!
A Stop Ride needs to happen NOW...this is crazy!
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I don't think it went through the seats. The clutches exploding is either bad casting or someone did not assemble something right. Most of them to seem to happen with low miles on it.

For now Kawi has been taking care of the customers this happens to. I have seen them replace the entire vehicle.
 
Rockwood said:
@Sand Shark gonna inspect his for signs of impending failure?
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This is why I am taking it back to the dealer to make a case about the belts with Kawi and let them check the clutches.

I did look at the clutches last night and there seems to be some play with the top plate and the towers it bolts to which makes you wonder if the towers flex and with some bad casting crack and the clutch goes boom.

It appears the clutch exploding is happening on cars with way less miles then mine. I saw somewhere something about maybe the spider nut backs out kind of like what was happening with the Polaris clutches back in the day.

Kawi appears to be really good at taking care of issues. The reason the cars have a metal fire wall in the front is because the trail guys were having sticks come through it. I would not be surprised if Kawi comes up with a metal shield for the fire wall.
 
Sand Shark said:
This is why I am taking it back to the dealer to make a case about the belts with Kawi and let them check the clutches.

I did look at the clutches last night and there seems to be some play with the top plate and the towers it bolts to which makes you wonder if the towers flex and with some bad casting crack and the clutch goes boom.

It appears the clutch exploding is happening on cars with way less miles then mine. I saw somewhere something about maybe the spider nut backs out kind of like what was happening with the Polaris clutches back in the day.

Kawi appears to be really good at taking care of issues. The reason the cars have a metal fire wall in the front is because the trail guys were having sticks come through it. I would not be surprised if Kawi comes up with a metal shield for the fire wall.
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Cast items don't appreciate any kind of flexing.
 
At some point I would like to buy one of these new four seaters. The Kawasaki was definitely one that I've been watching and would consider. (I have a woefully underpowered KRX1000 now) This clutch issue is pretty scary. I do have a question though. We were at Barrett-Jackson Sunday and my wife sat in a pro r. For driving she fits really well with the seat going way forward. Also on the passenger side they have built-in foot pads for her feet to reach. Does the Kawi and Can-Am have the same thing as far as a shorter driver or passenger fitting well? Also what do you guys think as far as which unit would last and hold up the longest? I will say I really like the look of the pro r. Is that big 4-cylinder going to last longer because you're not working it as hard as the smaller turbo motors? Not ready to start looking yet but certainly on my radar. The other thing I will have to decide is do I take whatever I buy to the dunes or not. I start to feel ill if I even think about selling my Funco which is now 21 years old. But at some point I might have to consider it.
 

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onanysunday said:
At some point I would like to buy one of these new four seaters. The Kawasaki was definitely one that I've been watching and would consider. (I have a woefully underpowered KRX1000 now) This clutch issue is pretty scary. I do have a question though. We were at Barrett-Jackson Sunday and my wife sat in a pro r. For driving she fits really well with the seat going way forward. Also on the passenger side they have built-in foot pads for her feet to reach. Does the Kawi and Can-Am have the same thing as far as a shorter driver or passenger fitting well? Also what do you guys think as far as which unit would last and hold up the longest? I will say I really like the look of the pro r. Is that big 4-cylinder going to last longer because you're not working it as hard as the smaller turbo motors? Not ready to start looking yet but certainly on my radar. The other thing I will have to decide is do I take whatever I buy to the dunes or not. I start to feel ill if I even think about selling my Funco which is now 21 years old. But at some point I might have to consider it.
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A simple observation, last weekend we had a brand new 2 seat Pro R and Pro S in our group. My understanding is the Pro R is the 4 cylinder, and the Pro S is the 2 cylinder turbo. In the dunes the Pro R was faster. Just an observation, I have been impressed with the 4 cylinder.
 
Rockwood said:
@Sand Shark gonna inspect his for signs of impending failure?
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onanysunday said:
At some point I would like to buy one of these new four seaters. The Kawasaki was definitely one that I've been watching and would consider. (I have a woefully underpowered KRX1000 now) This clutch issue is pretty scary. I do have a question though. We were at Barrett-Jackson Sunday and my wife sat in a pro r. For driving she fits really well with the seat going way forward. Also on the passenger side they have built-in foot pads for her feet to reach. Does the Kawi and Can-Am have the same thing as far as a shorter driver or passenger fitting well? Also what do you guys think as far as which unit would last and hold up the longest? I will say I really like the look of the pro r. Is that big 4-cylinder going to last longer because you're not working it as hard as the smaller turbo motors? Not ready to start looking yet but certainly on my radar. The other thing I will have to decide is do I take whatever I buy to the dunes or not. I start to feel ill if I even think about selling my Funco which is now 21 years old. But at some point I might have to consider it.
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pro R 4 cyl is a beast. lots of torque, but its still hitting 8,000rpm while ripping. Im at 5,000 miles of abuse and no problems yet. Im wanting a new sport sxs and the Kawi was a contender but the first year of anything is always a crap shoot. Its not until the 3rd year of a sxs that the changes get implemented correctly, instead f Band-Aid fixes. The 26 Pro r has its own problems with the Ecu. The Canam mav r trans is still an evolving trial and error.
 
onanysunday said:
At some point I would like to buy one of these new four seaters. The Kawasaki was definitely one that I've been watching and would consider. (I have a woefully underpowered KRX1000 now) This clutch issue is pretty scary. I do have a question though. We were at Barrett-Jackson Sunday and my wife sat in a pro r. For driving she fits really well with the seat going way forward. Also on the passenger side they have built-in foot pads for her feet to reach. Does the Kawi and Can-Am have the same thing as far as a shorter driver or passenger fitting well? Also what do you guys think as far as which unit would last and hold up the longest? I will say I really like the look of the pro r. Is that big 4-cylinder going to last longer because you're not working it as hard as the smaller turbo motors? Not ready to start looking yet but certainly on my radar. The other thing I will have to decide is do I take whatever I buy to the dunes or not. I start to feel ill if I even think about selling my Funco which is now 21 years old. But at some point I might have to consider it.
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The Pro R is about as bullet proof of a SXS you can purchase right now. In our group we have several Pro Rs (2 seat and 4 seat). There are no real downfalls other than the wheelbase is big on the 4 seater.

We have a few 2 seat Maverick Rs in our group and they have been very reliable.

I am the lone ranger with the Kawi H2 in the group. The only issue I am having is keeping belts alive in the 770 or so miles I have driven it. I am hoping Kawi or the aftermarket gets the clutches sorted out. The Kawi has the most ideal wheelbase for a 4 seater and still providing plenty of leg room for the rear passengers. It is a nimble 4 seater.

The Pro R motor is very reliable and the Can Am motor is also very reliable. I expect the Kawi motor to be as well.

The best way to describe them is the Can Am is sports car, the Pro R is a muscle car that can handle, and the Kawi is sport wagon.
 
onanysunday said:
At some point I would like to buy one of these new four seaters. The Kawasaki was definitely one that I've been watching and would consider. (I have a woefully underpowered KRX1000 now) This clutch issue is pretty scary. I do have a question though. We were at Barrett-Jackson Sunday and my wife sat in a pro r. For driving she fits really well with the seat going way forward. Also on the passenger side they have built-in foot pads for her feet to reach. Does the Kawi and Can-Am have the same thing as far as a shorter driver or passenger fitting well? Also what do you guys think as far as which unit would last and hold up the longest? I will say I really like the look of the pro r. Is that big 4-cylinder going to last longer because you're not working it as hard as the smaller turbo motors? Not ready to start looking yet but certainly on my radar. The other thing I will have to decide is do I take whatever I buy to the dunes or not. I start to feel ill if I even think about selling my Funco which is now 21 years old. But at some point I might have to consider it.
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Those Pro Rs RIP with a turbo setup...

Which isn't cheap.
 
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