Kawasaki released the Teryx 4 H2 today! 250HP

megadesertdiesel said:
not impressive. The Canam X3 has 100% braided lines and coupled with a shitty master cylinder the brakes are spongy. Combination of hard and braided is the ticket.
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Are you saying this new Kawi has 100 percent braided lines also?

I agree. That would be a bit too much!
 
rivermobster said:
Are you saying this new Kawi has 100 percent braided lines also?

I agree. That would be a bit too much!
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My guess it does. I think all or most UTV’s have all braided lines for the brakes. I know Polaris does all braided brake lines. I’m pretty sure the Can Am X3 and Mav does. I know the Speed does. So while I don’t think it’s the best design, they all do it, and I’m sure it’s for simplicity, less fittings, easier routing and quicker installation.

I was told the brakes on the Kawi H2 are as good or even better than on the Polaris Pro series. And that’s good, as I don’t know anyone with a Pro R or Pro S that complain about the brakes. Most say they are great.
 
Crusty said:
Coming to Wash 6 Foo!

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this is exactly the kind of quality content this site has been missing. Somebody get @RiverDave on the phone ASAP—this dude needs a GD.com contract before ESPN or Barstool swoops in. Pair this with the fresh new logo and it’s a wrap. GD.com isn’t just going up… it’s going straight to the moon, no stops, no layovers. 🚀🌕
 
parker@gearone said:
this is exactly the kind of quality content this site has been missing. Somebody get @RiverDave on the phone ASAP—this dude needs a GD.com contract before ESPN or Barstool swoops in. Pair this with the fresh new logo and it’s a wrap. GD.com isn’t just going up… it’s going straight to the moon, no stops, no layovers. 🚀🌕
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So you are saying he needs a Foo line of panties, purses, chanklas, and white taktops will be a hot selling item for RD.
 
parker@gearone said:
this is exactly the kind of quality content this site has been missing. Somebody get @RiverDave on the phone ASAP—this dude needs a GD.com contract before ESPN or Barstool swoops in. Pair this with the fresh new logo and it’s a wrap. GD.com isn’t just going up… it’s going straight to the moon, no stops, no layovers. 🚀🌕
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Wow Parker and I get nothin for my write up! Not even a Weekly Reader or Pennysaver contract? 😢
 
parker@gearone said:
this is exactly the kind of quality content this site has been missing. Somebody get @RiverDave on the phone ASAP—this dude needs a GD.com contract before ESPN or Barstool swoops in. Pair this with the fresh new logo and it’s a wrap. GD.com isn’t just going up… it’s going straight to the moon, no stops, no layovers. 🚀🌕
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He is on it foo!!!!!
 
Just read article on UTV Off Road Magazine about the Kawasaki H2. They share some details I had not read or known. I suggest reading the whole article, but here are some excerpts and my comments from it.

“Even in the 110-degree heat of our 60 mile test loop, the engine ran at optimal temperatures, typically between 182–190 degrees, ensuring consistent performance throughout the ride.”

110 degrees out is no joke! No way I’m purposely going to the desert & riding in triple digits.

“Even under extreme conditions — we tested in temperatures exceeding 110 degrees — the supercharged powerplant and CVT performed flawlessly. There was no noticeable drop in performance, and heat management appeared well-handled, keeping both engine and cabin comfortable during the full 60-mile test loop.”

“We did however get a general idea on fuel mileage and range. Over our 54-mile test session, which was primarily ran in Full power mode, we burnt up approximately 8 gallons of fuel. That’s 6.75 miles per gallon and with a 14.5 gallon tank fuel range is just south of 98 miles on a tank. Not bad, but we’re sure the aftermarket will have an auxiliary fuel tank in the near future.”

Not the best, but it would be interesting to know how others did regarding fuel milage. I did mention in my write up that the Kawi rep suggested running mostly in 80% mode as it’s plenty of power for the flat open desert trails and you will get better fuel mileage. I like that they mentioned the aftermarket will have a Aux fuel tank, which makes me think they saw or were told of a place a aux fuel tank could go?

“A CVT thermal sensor monitors belt temperature and reports it to the digital dash. The gauge itself resembles a gas gauge — the lower half is white and transitions to red as the belt heats up. It begins flashing at 170 degrees ambient temperature. In our test, the belt consistently stayed in the lower part of the red range, only flashing during abrupt stops after long stretches through deep sand washes. While we appreciate Kawasaki adding the temp gauge, we would prefer to see a proper readout of the belt temperature on the gauge and not an ambient temperature of the CVT case. We will add this and provide more belt testing information in the coming weeks.”

My thought on the ambient temp vs inferred temp. The inferred pointed directly on the belt between the two pulleys is the best. The early Alba Racing CVT temp gauges were ambient. But when you consider the ambient air temp that day was 110, and the car flashes & alerts you at 170 ambient temperature, that is impressive as that’s only 60 degrees hotter than the outside air temp and the car constantly stayed below this and only flashed after long hard sand wash pulls after they stopped.

“While the vehicle can accommodate 35- or even 37-inch tires for future upgrades, it’s fully capable and balanced straight out of the factory.”

“All four corners utilize 270mm discs that are 7.5mm thick. The front calipers feature a 34-38-34mm triple-piston setup, while the rear uses a 38mm dual-piston setup. The rear brake engages first, then the front, providing a linear brake feel and precision braking control. This design reduces front-end dive and improves stability under hard braking.”

They also show pictures of the braking package in the article and the size is impressive. Especially compared to what we have seen on the Speed UTV or Can Am. I like that the rear brakes engage first. All my prerunners and race cars have been that way. Way better and more confident.

“At an MSRP of $43,699, for the deluxe 5 it’s not inexpensive, but after our first 60-mile drive, the performance, refinement, and build quality make it feel worth every dollar.”

utvoffroadmag.com

2026 Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 Review - UTV Off-Road Magazine

For our 2026 Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 Review we drove a brutal stretch of desert in extreme heat to break in the new supercharged UTV.
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