10 Frequently Asked Questions About the Kawasaki Teryx

Question 1: Is the Kawasaki Teryx any good?

Answer 1: Short answer, it depends on what you’re trying to do. With a little more nuance, the Teryx is reliable, affordable, and comfortable, as well as as amazing machine for climbing hills and navigating trails. It’s not as fast or as powerful as other high-end side-by-sides, and the aftermarket upgrades are more limited than they are with, say, the RZR, Maverick X3, or KRX. For more of the pros and cons of owning a Kawasaki Teryx, check out this post!

Question 2: What are the problems with a Kawasaki Teryx?

Answer 2: Other than the in-cab noise and excessive heat in warmer weather, there aren’t too many universal problems with the Kawasaki Teryx aside from it being too slow for those who crave speed. One thing that you might notice with a Kawasaki Teryx is that it’s hard to shift into High or Low sometimes – especially when it’s cold outside. This should fix itself once the vehicle warms up, and you can let it idle for a while, or spike the throttle a bit to help it warm up faster.

Question 3: Is the Kawasaki Teryx reliable?

Answer 3: The Kawasaki Teryx is durable, reliable, and capable of going anywhere that any other sport UTV can go – only a bit slower. They also have less aftermarket support compared to vehicles like the Razor or Ranger, but they’re backed by a 3-year warranty, which tells you that the manufacturer truly stands behind their products. If you like working on your machine and fixing it up when it breaks down, then buy a different brand. But if you value dependability, the Kawasaki Teryx is a perfect fit for you!

Question 4: What are the biggest tires you can run on a stock Kawasaki Teryx?

Answer 4: You can run up to 28” tires on a stock Kawasaki Teryx before they start to rub.

Question 5: What is the Kawasaki Teryx lug pattern?

Answer 5: The Kawasaki Teryx lug pattern is 4x137, and the wheel hub accepts 12mm bolts with a thread pitch of 1.25.

Question 6: Is it normal to smell burnt rubber when riding a new Kawasaki Teryx

Answer 6: During the belt break-in period, it is normal to get that hot rubber smell. Going easy while breaking in a new machine or a new belt is advised. But if you’re getting lots of smoke from your belt, that is not normal, and could mean that it’s either time for a new belt, or time to clean your sheaves!

Question 7: Is there a trick to reduce in-cab dust when riding?

Answer 7: There are several ways to keep dust out of your Kawasaki Teryx cabin. An obvious way to mitigate dust is to install a full cab enclosure and seal all the gaps in the rear floor, rear floor pan, rear seat pan, and doors. You can also use floor mats to prevent dust from getting in from the bottom.

Different tires kick up different amounts of dust, so you can swap those out if that’s the problem. Alternatively, if you have a half windshield, raise it up off the dash by an inch or so and that will curb some dust infiltration, and rear windshields / dust screens will block a bit of dust as well. If you find that dust is getting sucked in from the sides of the vehicle, you can install a dash or something similar fan to produce positive pressure in the cab to keep dust out.

Question 8: What is the top speed of a Kawasaki Teryx?

Answer 8: The top speed of a bone-stock Kawasaki Teryx / Kawasaki Teryx 4 in High is 50 MPH, but there are ways to make it go even faster. To learn how to increase the top speed of your Kawasaki UTV, check out this blog post we wrote a while back!

Question 9: How much does a Kawasaki Teryx weigh?

Answer 9: The curb weight of a 2023 Kawasaki Teryx 800 S LE is just shy of 1,600 lbs (1,596.4 lbs to be precise), while the curb weight of a Kawasaki Teryx 4 is 1,629 lbs. These figures can vary slightly based on the year and model.

Question 10: What are some must-have accessories for the Kawasaki Teryx?

Answer 10: Every rider will have their own set of wants and needs, and the areas where you ride will also play a role in determining your must-have Kawasaki Teryx accessories. Aside from the ever-popular folding windshields, winches, and 2” lift kits (if that’s conducive to your riding style), you’ll probably want a fire extinguisher if you’ve got RZR owners in your crew. Wheel spacers can help for more stability, and off-road stereos are great for quality-of-life purposes. But it really depends on the type of trails you ride and the stuff you get into while riding. LED light bars come in handy when riding at night, and you’ll likely want a good cooler for your food and beverages.

From there, you can look into performance mods for faster speeds and greater torque / power, hitches and tow balls for work-related tasks, and phone / tablet mounts for more convenience! Before popping on any aftermarket Kawasaki Teryx accessory, though, we’d suggest riding for a while to get a better feel for what you may want, and what you absolutely need. Then, for the best accessories at the lowest prices, come to Everything Kawasaki Offroad and we’ll hook you up right!