Kawasaki Teryx H2: specs and alternatives
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Kawasaki’s Teryx H2 and Teryx4 H2 share the 999cc supercharged engine but have different seating and chassis dimensions. The covered starting prices are $32,899 and $37,199. Compare the longer four-seat configuration’s dimensions and load limits before assuming it fits the same trailer or parking space as the two-seat H2.
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UTV Off-Road tested the Limited eS and says the standard H2 still gives you the important part, the 250-horsepower supercharged engine and compact two-seat chassis. While the electronic suspension expands what the vehicle can do across changing terrain. The writers were already familiar with the engine from the four-seat Teryx5 H2 and say putting that power into the shorter two-seat platform transforms the experience.
Kawasaki Teryx H2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Engine | 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, supercharged |
| Fuel system | DFI with (4) 40mm throttle bodies with dual injection, Kawasaki Supercharger |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, adjustable compression damping and spring preload |
| Front brake | 270mm dual hydraulic discs, 3-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 270mm dual hydraulic discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Wheels | 16 in aluminum |
| Seating capacity | 2 (bucket seats with 4-point seatbelts) |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in (max), 16.1 in (std) |
| Starting MSRP | $32,899 |
| Destination charge | $1,995 |
| Class | Sport |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73.4x59.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with (H,L,N,R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential, shaft |
| Front suspension travel | 23.2 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 24.0 in |
| Front tire | Maxxis Carnivore Plus 33x10.00R16 |
| Fuel capacity | 14.8 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 300 lb |
| Rear suspension | 4-link trailing-arm, FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, adjustable compression damping and spring preload |
| Curb weight | 2,218.2 lb |
After about 50 miles of Georgia trails and time on a short course, they called it one of the best-handling UTVs they have tested. It also places the H2 in one of the most competitive segments, alongside the Can-Am Maverick R and Polaris RZR Pro R.
The H2 is a 2,218 lb machine (curb) with a 14.8 gal tank and a 300 lb bed. The suspension has 23.2 in of front and 24.0 in of rear travel with FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks adjustable for compression damping and preload, on a double-wishbone front and a 4-link trailing-arm rear. Tires are Maxxis Carnivore Plus 33 x 10.00R16, and the seats are buckets with 4-point belts.
Four 40 mm throttle bodies with dual injection feed the supercharged four. The 250 hp figure is a maker claim, and Kawasaki footnotes it, so treat it as a claim until a dyno test confirms it.
H2 against the top sport machines
At $32,899 the H2 costs $12,900 more than Polaris's RZR XP 1000 Sport at $19,999 and $6,800 less than Can-Am's Maverick R at $39,699. Its 2,218 lb curb figure and the Maverick R’s 2,372 lb estimated dry figure use different weight bases. The Kawasaki is the only supercharged machine in the group.
Its engine is a four-cylinder, where the Honda and Polaris rivals use twins.
Size and hardware against the KRX
The two-seat H2 lists a 101.0-inch wheelbase against the KRX 1000’s 98.8 inches. Its listed 2,218 lb weight is 324 lb above the 1,894 lb comparison figure.
These are whole-vehicle figures, not measurements of individual component weight. It runs 33 x 10.00R16 Maxxis Carnivore Plus tires against the KRX's 31 x 10.00R15, gives 16.9 in of maximum ground clearance against 14.8 in, and carries 14.8 gal of fuel against 10.6 gal.
Suspension travel is 23.2 in in front and 24.0 in behind with FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, where the KRX has Showa 2.5 shocks.
The bed holds 300 lb, 51 lb less than the KRX's. So cargo is even less of a priority. At $32,899 the H2 costs $10,700 more than the KRX 1000.
Teryx H2 against the Maverick R and Talon 1000R FOX Live Valve
Can-Am's Maverick R is the closest power rival, and Honda's Talon 1000R is the lighter, cheaper 999cc twin.
Kawasaki Teryx4 H2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 250 hp |
| Fuel system | DFI with (4) 40mm throttle bodies with dual injection; Kawasaki Supercharger |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, adjustable compression damping and adjustable preload |
| Front brake | 270mm dual hydraulic discs with 3-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 270mm dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers |
| Wheels | 16-in aluminum wheels |
| Seating capacity | 4-person (2 row), bucket seats with 4-point seatbelts |
| Wheelbase | 126.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in (max) / 16.1 in (std) |
| Starting MSRP | $37,199 |
| Destination charge | $2,395 |
| Class | Sport |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73.4x59.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with (H,L,N,R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential, shaft |
| Front suspension travel | 23.2 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 24.0 in |
| Front tire | Maxxis Carnivore Plus 33x10.00R16 |
| Fuel capacity | 14.8 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 300 lb |
| Curb weight | 2,425.5 lb |
| Maximum torque | 146.3 lb-ft |
| Maximum torque (at rpm) | 8,800 rpm |
| Payload capacity | 1,076 lb |
| Cargo bed dimensions | 14.6x33.1x9.1 in |
| Engine braking | Yes |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering (EPS) / rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius | 24.9 ft |
| Overall length | 159.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.0 in |
| Overall height | 71.5 in |
| Estimated dry weight | 2,291.0 lb |
| Starting system | Electric |
| Lighting | All-LED lighting |
| Frame | Ladder type, tubular steel |
| Electronic rider aids | Economical Riding Indicator, Power Modes |
| Colors | Lime Green, Ice Gray |
What UTV Guide says
UTV Guide says the Teryx4 H2 combines four-passenger seating with a 250-horsepower supercharged engine and long-travel suspension, supported by an automatic CVT, a 74-inch-wide chassis, 33-inch tires and up to 24 inches of suspension travel. It draws a contrast with the KRX 1000, which it says established itself as a capable technical-trail and rock-crawling platform, and says the four- and five-passenger H2 models put greater emphasis on power, high-speed stability and passenger comfort.
On the Teryx H2 owner forum, one owner says they drove theirs in desert heat close to 100 degrees almost all day with no problems beyond one small item. That is one anecdote, not a reliability rate, but it addresses the overheating worry that dogs powerful UTVs. The forum also has threads on engine performance and modifications, suspension, lifts, level kits, shocks and steering.
Kawasaki's own news post, mirrored on the forum, describes predictable handling and confident stopping power in a package it says can be shared with the whole family.
Size, weight and what it will fit
This is a big machine: 159.4 in long, 74.0 in wide and 71.5 in tall, with a 24.9 ft turning radius. It weighs 2,425 lb curb with a 1,076 lb payload for four occupants and cargo, and a 14.6 x 33.1 x 9.1 in bed. Peak torque is 146.3 lb-ft at 8,800 rpm.
At 74 in wide it will not fit narrow trails marked for 50 or 60 in vehicles. So check local rules, and it needs a heavy-duty trailer.
Teryx4 H2 against the Maverick R
At $37,199 the Teryx4 H2 is $4,300 above the two-seat Teryx H2 and $2,500 below Can-Am's two-seat Maverick R at $39,699. It is the only four-seat machine in the group. The Maverick R weighs 2,372 lb estimated dry.
The Kawasaki 2,425 lb curb, which is close for a car with two more seats.
Four-seat H2 against the two-seat H2
The Teryx4 H2 has the same 999cc supercharged four and FOX 3.0 shocks as the two-seat H2. But it sits on a 126.0 in wheelbase against 101.0 in, weighs 2,425 lb against 2,218 lb, and costs $37,199 against $32,899. Ground clearance is 16.5 in at maximum against 16.9 in, and the tank holds the same 14.8 gal.
The extra row is the reason to pay $4,300 more. On your own, the two-seat H2 is the more agile machine.
The Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 is Kawasaki's 250 hp four-seat sport side-by-side, with FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks (23.2 in front and 24.0 in rear travel), 33-inch Maxxis Carnivore Plus tires and 16.5 in of maximum ground clearance. It has a 126.0 in wheelbase, weighs 2,425 lb curb and costs $37,199 plus $2,395 destination.
The Teryx4 H2 has the same 999cc supercharged four and FOX 3.0 shocks as the two-seat H2. But it sits on a 126.0 in wheelbase against 101.0 in, weighs 2,425 lb against 2,218 lb, and costs $37,199 against $32,899. Ground clearance is 16.5 in at maximum against 16.9 in, and the tank holds the same 14.8 gal. So range with four aboard is shorter.
The 24.9 ft turning radius makes it awkward in tight trails. The 1,076 lb payload sits at about 270 lb per seat, so four adults with gear will be close to the limit. The extra row is the reason to pay $4,300 more. On your own, the two-seat H2 is the more agile machine.
Kawasaki rates the supercharged 999cc in-line four at 250 hp, with 146.3 lb-ft of torque at 8,800 rpm and an automatic CVT.
The Kawasaki Teryx H2 is Kawasaki's supercharged flagship side-by-side, new for the 2027 model year: a 999cc in-line four with a mechanically driven supercharger for a manufacturer-claimed 250 horsepower, in a 101.0 in wheelbase two-seat chassis. It has FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, 33-inch tires and 16.9 in of ground clearance, from $32,899 plus $1,995 destination.
At $32,899 the H2 costs $12,900 more than Polaris's RZR XP 1000 Sport at $19,999 and $6,800 less than Can-Am's Maverick R at $39,699. It is 152 lb lighter than the Maverick R's 2,372 lb estimated dry weight. The Kawasaki is the only supercharged machine in the group. Its engine is a four-cylinder, where the Honda and Polaris rivals use twins.
The H2 is the two-seat H2 built on a 101.0 in wheelbase, 2.2 in longer than the KRX 1000's 98.8 in, and it weighs 2,218 lb against the KRX's 1,894 lb, so the supercharged engine, bigger tires and stronger frame add about 324 lb.
It runs 33 x 10.00R16 Maxxis Carnivore Plus tires against the KRX's 31 x 10.00R15, gives 16.9 in of maximum ground clearance against 14.8 in, and carries 14.8 gal of fuel against 10.6 gal. Suspension travel is 23.2 in in front and 24.0 in behind with FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass shocks, where the KRX has Showa 2.5 shocks. The bed holds 300 lb, 51 lb less than the KRX's.
So cargo is even less of a priority. At $32,899 the H2 costs $10,700 more than the KRX 1000.
Kawasaki claims 250 hp from the supercharged 999cc in-line four. The claim carries a manufacturer footnote, and testers describe the power as transforming on the shorter two-seat chassis.
Other models in this reference: Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000, Kawasaki Ridge, Kawasaki Teryx S LE.