The Kawasaki Teryx at first glance, might remind you of your friends Subaru sitting in the garage since 1984. Nothing really stands out on the spec sheet compared to other top name brands, such as Polaris and their 181 horsepower RZR, or Can-Am’s brilliant innovation year-in and year out, but it still drives like a champ, has never needed repaired, and has outlasted every bit of its competition. However, just like your buddy’s Subaru, the Teryx, once fully explored, shows that not only does it have the ammo to take on the other major players in the industry, it arguably is the best.
The term “Jack of all trades” definitely applies here. The Kawasaki Teryx doesn’t try to stand out in one particular category, but instead tries to take every component of what its target audience needs, and do it well. The 783cc engine might not be able to out run other similar models, but with 47LBS of torque, it provides a great sense of power, being able to get you around trails fast with zippy type feel. Last year the model maxed out at about 50 MPH, so expect this years to do the same. The Kawasaki 2020 Teryx also still brings its option of four wheel drive to the table, and in many field tests last year, was able to handle almost any situation, from being stuck in deep mud to having issues with rock climbing in the Rockies.
The base model of the 2020 Kawasaki Teryx comes once again with electronic power steering, which for the price point, (more on that later) is an industry stand-out, and adds extreme value to bring more people over (or back) to Kawasaki’s brand. The 249Lb bed should be plenty for the majority of farm hands and river goers, and offers 1300Lbs of towing which will most likely get anything you need hauled around the property. Once again, these might not blow away the competition, or be an improvement over last year, but this is what keeps the Kawasaki Teryx at such a great value for the money.
One area the 2019 really excelled in, was the space in the backseat. If you require a four-seater for your friends to experience the great outdoors with you, the Teryx shows once again how intuitive it can be without adding crazy cost. The room is enough for anyone to sit comfortably, while still allowing you to have plenty of storage space in the rear bed. The back seat also has a rear “stadium effect” seating, meaning that you can actually see over the drivers head a little bit, giving you a clear view of what it happening around you, and don’t worry, the Teryx will still bring plenty of headroom so your not literally banging your head against the roof. (rough trail riders know the struggle)
The 2020 Kawasaki Teryx comes in three different models, the base, the LE, and last not but not least, the ability to turn it completely invisible, that’s right, camo baby. The LE and Camo versions will get you a few extra quirks and features, such as two extra headlights, (which is actually a bigger deal with the Teryx, as their LED lights are some of the brightest in the game) a sun top, and 14 inch aluminum wheels. The interesting fact of the three models is that they all are still completely affordable, which is where the Teryx (and 99% of all Kawasaki owners in general) will tell you is what keeps them coming back. The base model of the Teryx starts at only 12,999, and the fully tricked out LE coming in right behind it at 14,999. This is a great price point for what the Teryx brings to the table, especially for a base model. No other competitor in its class offers the type of drivetrain and features that the 2020 Teryx will offer for under 13,000.
Now let’s talk about the real show for a second. The base models may be for the average Joe, but Kawasaki didn’t forget about the enthusiast either. Kawasaki is also offering the 2020 Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000, for all you power junkies who don’t just want to get stuff done, you wanna go FAST doing it. The upgrade to the model 1000 will cost you and extra 7,500$ from the base model, but adds a 999cc engine with 76.7 LBS of torque, which will take an already solid motor and inject it with enough juice to satisfy even Jose Cansaco in his prime. The upgraded model also comes with Fox 2.5 Podium LSC shocks, meaning that you can take this model virtually anywhere. The updated model also adds 31 inch tires, (six inches bigger than the base) a 4 link trailing arm suspension, and the dual hydraulic disc brakes on not only the front, but also the back. The Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 takes everything that the base model gives you and adds enough power and drive train features to satisfy any enthusiast.
You might not like your buddy's Subaru, or maybe just be an avid Ford or Chevy fan, but at the end of the day, he’s got a compelling argument of why his is still the best. The Kawasaki isn’t trying to change the game, and that’s ok. Kawasaki knows exactly who they are trying to impress with this model and are on pace to once again make their loyal fans fall even more in love. Kawasaki has an extremely loyal fanbase, and it is clear to see why. Affordable pricing with a variety of base model features and options, all thrown together with the dependability Kawasaki has been delivering for decades. The Teryx will still come with Kawasaki’s three year warranty, should anything go wrong. As an avid Kawasaki fan once told me, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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