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The All-New Teryx4/5 H2 Side by Sides Are Here!

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The all-new Teryx®4 H2 and Teryx®5 H2 high-performance side x sides are designed for dune and desert domination. The 250-HP¹ 999cc in-line 4-cylinder supercharged engine is harnessed by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a highly rigid frame complemented by long-travel suspension that helps balance the engine's massive power for maximum control. Predictable handling and confident stopping power add to the well-balanced package delivering maximum fun that can be shared with the whole family.

FEATURING:​

  • 250-HP¹ 999cc IN-LINE 4-CYLINDER SUPERCHARGED ENGINE
  • SMOOTH, LINEAR POWER AND ACCELERATION WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
  • ON-THE-FLY ELECTRICALLY SELECTABLE 2WD/4WD & FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND ADJUSTABLE POWER MODE SELECTION
  • HIGHLY RIGID FRAME WITH INTEGRATED ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS)
  • ESTIMATED DRY WEIGHT AS LOW AS 2,291.0 LB*
  • GROUND-HUGGING LONG-TRAVEL SUSPENSION WITH FORTIFIED A-ARM & TRAILING-ARM SUSPENSION
  • 270mm LARGE-DIAMETER HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES DELIVER CONFIDENT STOPPING POWER
  • SLEEK, LOW-PROFILE SILHOUETTE WITH AGGRESSIVE FRONT-END DESIGN & LED LIGHTING
  • ROOMY, AUTOMOTIVE-STYLE INTERIOR WITH UP TO 5 PASSENGER SEATING**
  • D-SHAPED STEERING WHEEL WITH TILT STEERING & AUTOMOTIVE-STYLE CONTROL INTERFACE
  • 7-IN HIGH-GRADE FULL-COLOR TFT INSTRUMENTATION WITH SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY VIA RIDEOLOGY THE APP POWERSPORTS
  • DISTINCTIVE DUAL-EXIT EXHAUST
  • 3D KAWASAKI RIVER MARK EMBLEM
 
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Wow, that looks killer! Can't wait to see one in person.
 
hallsmotorsports said:
Honestly, Supersix, they are not flying off the shelves, I think because we lack the dunes and have more muddy trail areas with tons of trees and hazards not allowing you to really let this get up to speed.
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This is definitely a West Coast open desert machine. But I will say I’m surprised at how many YouTube videos of the H2 are from the mid West or East coast. Much more than videos of the cars running the So Cal open desert areas from what I’ve seen.

My gut is the big hype has died quicker than expected. Not sure if it’s the slow rollout of the different trims, and lack of inventory in dealerships? I know some who have said they would be interested in the 4 seat or the base models, but could not buy one yet. 4 seats are just now coming out, and Bases are not expected until December from what I was told by Kawasaki.

Then you have the way overpriced $2400 destination fee which I know several who have said I’m not paying almost $2500 on top of the $43K plus MSRP of the car, plus tax & license.

Then you see the big discounts and rebates on 2025 model Polaris’s with lower interest rates, and then the guy looking at the H2 ends up in a Polaris Pro series.

Also I’m hearing of some huge misses on the H2. Some are saying the SC noises, especially the fluttering during just normal driving is annoying after a short time. The SC chirping off the high rpm’s is not as bad, but the fluttering is what I’m told gets old.

Then I’m hearing that wiring in accessories is a huge miss on Kawasaki. You can’t remove the skid plates to access the frame to run wiring, so you have to pull allot of the interior panels to run wires front to back. Back seat Intercom wires are a big issue & hassle to install. There is no good aux power point to grab power from behind the dash, and pulling the dash apart to get to things should have been better planned. I saw in two videos the dash switch knock outs are not knock outs and you actually have to cut out with a saw the opening to add additional switches. Then there is no good place to mount a radio & intercom, which is a huge deal on the West Coast open desert.

A few videos of guys using the car in the desert and a few performance Kawi shops are saying the CVT needs to help and the aftermarket is already working on fixes.

I still think the car has tons of potential, and I hope Kawasaki fixes some of the issues or complaints, plus removing the mandated destination charge would go along way, or offering a manufacturer rebate might help move more cars might be needed when competing with other brands that offer more models, price points and discounts.
 
Nikal said:
This is definitely a West Coast open desert machine. But I will say I’m surprised at how many YouTube videos of the H2 are from the mid West or East coast. Much more than videos of the cars running the So Cal open desert areas from what I’ve seen.

My gut is the big hype has died quicker than expected. Not sure if it’s the slow rollout of the different trims, and lack of inventory in dealerships? I know some who have said they would be interested in the 4 seat or the base models, but could not buy one yet. 4 seats are just now coming out, and Bases are not expected until December from what I was told by Kawasaki.

Then you have the way overpriced $2400 destination fee which I know several who have said I’m not paying almost $2500 on top of the $43K plus MSRP of the car, plus tax & license.

Then you see the big discounts and rebates on 2025 model Polaris’s with lower interest rates, and then the guy looking at the H2 ends up in a Polaris Pro series.

Also I’m hearing of some huge misses on the H2. Some are saying the SC noises, especially the fluttering during just normal driving is annoying after a short time. The SC chirping off the high rpm’s is not as bad, but the fluttering is what I’m told gets old.

Then I’m hearing that wiring in accessories is a huge miss on Kawasaki. You can’t remove the skid plates to access the frame to run wiring, so you have to pull allot of the interior panels to run wires front to back. Back seat Intercom wires are a big issue & hassle to install. There is no good aux power point to grab power from behind the dash, and pulling the dash apart to get to things should have been better planned. I saw in two videos the dash switch knock outs are not knock outs and you actually have to cut out with a saw the opening to add additional switches. Then there is no good place to mount a radio & intercom, which is a huge deal on the West Coast open desert.

A few videos of guys using the car in the desert and a few performance Kawi shops are saying the CVT needs to help and the aftermarket is already working on fixes.

I still think the car has tons of potential, and I hope Kawasaki fixes some of the issues or complaints, plus removing the mandated destination charge would go along way, or offering a manufacturer rebate might help move more cars might be needed when competing with other brands that offer more models, price points and discounts.
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• Desert vs content geography: Agreed — it’s a desert machine, but Midwest/East owners post a ton because they’re excited. If Kawasaki wants more SoCal desert cred, dealers need demo units prepped for desert with radios, cages, and tires so local riders can test in the conditions they ride.
• Hype cooling: Accurate. Hype doesn’t equal sustained sales — availability, dealer demo programs, and quick fixes for early complaints are what keep the momentum.
• Trim rollout / inventory: This is real — delayed 4-seat and base allocations create buyer churn. Dealers should capture deposits and be transparent about lead times.
• Destination fee: I hear this every day. Destination at that level is a psychological blocker. Short-term dealer tactics: absorb part of it, offer an accessory bundle equal to the fee, or push for a factory rebate.
• Competition & incentives: Polaris discounts and lower rates are luring people. We must compete on value (warranty, build, and dealer support) and on short-term incentives.
• SC noise & CVT feedback: Multiple owners have noted SC flutter and CVT behavior. Document everything and escalate to Kawasaki tech reps — we’re collecting VINs/videos at our shop and pushing for software/TSB fixes.
• Accessory / wiring woes: Totally agree — inability to remove skid plates easily and lack of accessible aux power are huge oversights for a desert rig. Dealers can temp-fix this with dealer harnesses and install services, but this needs a factory fix.
• Dash switch “knockouts” & mounting: I’ve had customers frustrated by having to saw openings and hunt for mounting points. We’re offering clean install options and prototype dash pods to tide folks over.
• Aftermarket work & potential: The aftermarket showing up means demand — good sign — but we need OEM solutions for warranty safety. I still think the platform has massive potential if Kawasaki addresses these issues and if the factory offers a rebate or absorbs destination to match competitor incentives.
 
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hallsmotorsports said:
• Desert vs content geography: Agreed — it’s a desert machine, but Midwest/East owners post a ton because they’re excited. If Kawasaki wants more SoCal desert cred, dealers need demo units prepped for desert with radios, cages, and tires so local riders can test in the conditions they ride.
• Hype cooling: Accurate. Hype doesn’t equal sustained sales — availability, dealer demo programs, and quick fixes for early complaints are what keep the momentum.
• Trim rollout / inventory: This is real — delayed 4-seat and base allocations create buyer churn. Dealers should capture deposits and be transparent about lead times.
• Destination fee: I hear this every day. Destination at that level is a psychological blocker. Short-term dealer tactics: absorb part of it, offer an accessory bundle equal to the fee, or push for a factory rebate.
• Competition & incentives: Polaris discounts and lower rates are luring people. We must compete on value (warranty, build, and dealer support) and on short-term incentives.
• SC noise & CVT feedback: Multiple owners have noted SC flutter and CVT behavior. Document everything and escalate to Kawasaki tech reps — we’re collecting VINs/videos at our shop and pushing for software/TSB fixes.
• Accessory / wiring woes: Totally agree — inability to remove skid plates easily and lack of accessible aux power are huge oversights for a desert rig. Dealers can temp-fix this with dealer harnesses and install services, but this needs a factory fix.
• Dash switch “knockouts” & mounting: I’ve had customers frustrated by having to saw openings and hunt for mounting points. We’re offering clean install options and prototype dash pods to tide folks over.
• Aftermarket work & potential: The aftermarket showing up means demand — good sign — but we need OEM solutions for warranty safety. I still think the platform has massive potential if Kawasaki addresses these issues and if the factory offers a rebate or absorbs destination to match competitor incentives.
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Thanks for the reply and pointing out what you see from a dealer prospective. Sounds like what I see and hear much of what you, the dealers are seeing & hearing.

I’d hope from a dealer level you guys would have Kawasaki’s attention much more than just a guy looking at buying a Kawasaki or a guy who bought one. I don’t know many who would call or know who to speak with at the manufacturer level to share their thoughts or opinions.

And like you said Kawasaki does not seem to have the manufacture presents at the customer level the other manufacturers might have either with doing things like Camp RZR, or going to UTV Takeover which I’m told Kawi was not at. Which is stupid as Utah and the rocks is a huge customer base for the KRX and potential H2 vehicles. This would have been a great opportunity to do demos.

Kawasaki was at the Sand Sport Show and had a pretty good set up and turn out. But they need more of this and your 100% right they need customer demo days where potential customers could go out and ride or drive in a KRX or H2 to entice them to buy one or to get Polaris, Can Am etc.. customers.
 
Nikal said:
Thanks for the reply and pointing out what you see from a dealer prospective. Sounds like what I see and hear much of what you, the dealers are seeing & hearing.

I’d hope from a dealer level you guys would have Kawasaki’s attention much more than just a guy looking at buying a Kawasaki or a guy who bought one. I don’t know many who would call or know who to speak with at the manufacturer level to share their thoughts or opinions.

And like you said Kawasaki does not seem to have the manufacture presents at the customer level the other manufacturers might have either with doing things like Camp RZR, or going to UTV Takeover which I’m told Kawi was not at. Which is stupid as Utah and the rocks is a huge customer base for the KRX and potential H2 vehicles. This would have been a great opportunity to do demos.

Kawasaki was at the Sand Sport Show and had a pretty good set up and turn out. But they need more of this and your 100% right they need customer demo days where potential customers could go out and ride or drive in a KRX or H2 to entice them to buy one or to get Polaris, Can Am etc.. customers.
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Absolutely—well said. I think most of us at the dealer level feel the same way. Kawasaki’s got the machines to compete, but the marketing and hands-on engagement side needs to catch up. Demos and event exposure would go a long way toward building hype again. Fingers crossed they start paying more attention to what we’re all saying out here. And there isn't really many people we can talk to about these concerns but I have a regional rep and they hear my concerns and can see the lack of buyers in our region and hopefully could listen. Time will tell.
 
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