Kawasaki released the Teryx 4 H2 today! 250HP

[Crusty]

Now to the stock cage. I’m not a fan of all the bolt on cage parts or lack of triangulation. But I was able to feel the thickness of the tubes, and if it’s not .095 then it’s close. The stock cage & chassis have 10 mounting points. I’m not a fan of how the A pillar is not inline with the A pillar mounting points. They laid it back to rake back the A pillar. IMO I would make the tube clamp and tube aline and they would stand the A pillar/windshield more upright. This would also move the upper visor roof bar more forward. Doing this you could probably add an A+ tube on the cage and tie into the chassis making it way stronger in that area. Also in some bends Kawi has added formed gussets, and in some places they welded a sleeve over the tube to add strength in that bend. I still think an aftermarket cage will look much better and offer more strength. But for stock, it’s better than many others. IMO the plastic roof is hideous. But that’s just me. I’d rather have a smooth aluminum roof panel.
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Notice the wonky angle change from the cage bung clamp and the A pillar tube. IMO they should stand up the A pillar and made both inline. Plus you might be able to add a A plus bar on a aftermarket cage.
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I'll agree that "more bars and triangulation" helps strengthen a chassis, aftermarket bolt on intrusion bar for the A pillar would be a nice add.

I disagree that the A pillar angle is dangerous - only direct impact would benefit from it being inline vs the slight angle it has now. No typical crash will put force in that direction for it to be the benefit your talking about. It's an esthetic issue for you perhaps? Like Rolled roof lines vs straight...its a visual preference.

• Enthusiast speculation: Off-road forums often feature discussions based on visual assessment rather than engineering data. The A-pillar angle is visually prominent, but its performance in a rollover is determined by the specific materials, thickness, and mounting points of the entire ROPS, not just its outward appearance.

 

[megadesertdiesel]

4.1K views · 455 reactions | Did you know you can remove 10” Garmin Tread Navi screen? Now you know. #utvstereo #utv #kawasaki #kawasakiteryx #garmin #garmintread | UTV Stereo

Did you know you can remove 10” Garmin Tread Navi screen? Now you know. #utvstereo #utv #kawasaki #kawasakiteryx #garmin #garmintread.

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thats neat, but why would you want to remove it?

 

[Crusty]

thats neat, but why would you want to remove it?

If I was camped in Wash 6 and going to bed for the night LOL

We'll soon see the Teryx4/5 H2 Garmins for sale on CL, OU, FB MP, etc.

 

[NIKAL]

4.1K views · 455 reactions | Did you know you can remove 10” Garmin Tread Navi screen? Now you know. #utvstereo #utv #kawasaki #kawasakiteryx #garmin #garmintread | UTV Stereo

Did you know you can remove 10” Garmin Tread Navi screen? Now you know. #utvstereo #utv #kawasaki #kawasakiteryx #garmin #garmintread.

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That’s cool. It’s literally a Garmin Tread and not some cheaper production unit just made for the Kawi with the Garmin name on it. Unfortunately that happens allot where they license a brand name but that brand does not actually make the product or it’s a cheaper version vs the real part.

Plus if you have an issue or want to clean the car in that area you can pull the unit out. I like it!

 

[Sand Shark]

The more articles I read the more impressed I am with what Kawi has delivered.

If this car does not eat belts in the dunes it will be a solid dune ride.

 

[Rockwood]

I'll agree that "more bars and triangulation" helps strengthen a chassis, aftermarket bolt on intrusion bar for the A pillar would be a nice add.

I disagree that the A pillar angle is dangerous - only direct impact would benefit from it being inline vs the slight angle it has now. No typical crash will put force in that direction for it to be the benefit your talking about. It's an esthetic issue for you perhaps? Like Rolled roof lines vs straight...its a visual preference.

Nothing dangerous about that cage (or really any SxS cage on a current offering). Is there room for improvement? Absolutely.

I've seen a shitload of wrecks out there. I've only seen one frightening failure, and that was a dude who absolutely yarded it almost directly onto the roof. He still walked away...

 

[parker@gearone]

Wow Parker and I get nothin for my write up! Not even a Weekly Reader or Pennysaver contract?

Wait, @NIKAL—I thought that was you in the video! Now Dave’s gonna have to write up two contracts.


All jokes aside, your write-up was solid and I really appreciate you taking the time. Posts like that are what make this forum great—straightforward, unbiased reviews from guys who actually have a clue and have been in the off-road scene for years, not just some BS sponsored magazine fluff.