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Kawasaki Teryx KRX4 1000: Four-Seat Off-Road Specifications and Editions

The Teryx KRX4 1000 is a four-seat, 999 cc off-highway side-by-side. See how its specifications and equipment vary by model year and edition.
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The Kawasaki Teryx KRX4 1000 is a four-seat, 999 cc sport side-by-side built for off-highway use. Its specifications and included equipment depend on the model year and edition: Kawasaki’s 2025 standard model lists 31-inch tires and 1,001 lb of payload capacity, while its 2026 Blackout Edition adds equipment including a WARN VRX 45 winch and FOX shocks. Here’s how to read the published specifications and compare the versions without assuming one feature list applies to every KRX4.

What is the Kawasaki Teryx KRX4 1000?

The KRX4 1000 is Kawasaki’s four-seat Teryx side-by-side. The 2025 specification identifies a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC, 8-valve parallel-twin engine with 999 cc displacement, paired with an automatic CVT transmission offering high, low, neutral and reverse. Kawasaki lists selectable 2WD and 4WD with a locking front differential.

These are manufacturer-published specifications, not independent test results. Kawasaki also notes that specifications may change, so use the sheet for the exact model year and edition when making a purchase or service decision.

What do the published specifications mean?

The following figures come from Kawasaki’s 2025 Teryx KRX4 1000 specification. They describe that model-year configuration, not every KRX4.

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Specification 2025 KRX4 1000
Engine 999 cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4-stroke DOHC, 8 valves
Maximum torque 75.2 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm
Transmission Automatic CVT with H, L, N and R
Drive Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential
Seats Four
Tires 31 × 10.00R15 8PR Maxxis Carnivore
Fuel capacity 10.6 gal
Payload capacity 1,001 lb
Ground clearance 14.2 in standard; 14.8 in maximum
Wheel travel 18.6 in front; 21.1 in rear
Cargo bed dimensions 14.6 × 33.1 × 9.1 in
Cargo bed load capacity 351 lb
Length × width 157.3 × 68.1 in
Estimated dry weight 1,997.7 lb; 1,999.9 lb for California model
Curb weight 2,099.2 lb; 2,101.4 lb for California model

For the 2026 Blackout Edition, Kawasaki lists 110 hp at 8,500 rpm, 75.2 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm, four seats, 31-inch tires, 1,001 lb payload capacity and 10.6 gal fuel capacity. Its listed dimensions are 160.4 in long and 68.1 in wide; curb weight is 2,253.5 lb, or 2,257.7 lb for the California model. The Blackout page gives standard/maximum ground clearance as 13.2/13.8 in, different from the 2025 specification above. See the 2026 Blackout Edition page for its year-specific details.

How do KRX4 1000 editions differ?

Compare the model year and trim before treating an accessory or suspension feature as standard. Kawasaki’s 2026 range identifies distinct suspension configurations, and the Blackout Edition’s listed equipment package is not evidence that all KRX4s include the same items.

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2026 Blackout Edition

Kawasaki lists FOX 2.5 PODIUM LSC shocks and additional equipment including light bars, bumpers, a WARN VRX 45 winch, Hifonics audio, a KQR Premium Roof and a high-output AC generator. Verify the precise package on the page for the model year being considered.

2026 eS

The 2026 eS page specifies FOX 2.5 Podium Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks with KECS-controlled compression damping. This is a different named suspension system from the Blackout Edition’s FOX 2.5 PODIUM LSC configuration. The equipment descriptions identify the hardware and control approach; they do not establish a measured ride-quality advantage.

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Kawasaki’s KRX4 model range is the place to confirm current variant names and package details. Compare suspension, included accessories, ground clearance and dimensions for the exact year and edition rather than relying on a general KRX4 feature list.

Does the KRX4 come with a winch?

Not necessarily. Kawasaki lists a WARN VRX 45 winch among the Blackout Edition’s additional equipment, but that does not establish winch inclusion across the KRX4 range. Check the exact edition’s equipment list. If adding one separately, confirm compatibility with the model year and configuration before buying or installing it.

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Is the Teryx KRX4 1000 street legal?

Kawasaki’s warning is explicit: “The Kawasaki Teryx side x side is an off-highway vehicle only, and is not designed, equipped or manufactured for use on public streets, roads or highways.” Do not treat the vehicle as street-legal based on its equipment or registration status elsewhere. Road-use, registration and trail-access rules depend on the jurisdiction and are not determined by this manufacturer warning. Kawasaki advises owners to read the owner’s manual and all on-product warnings. See its off-highway vehicle safety information.

Where can you find the right manual and parts?

Use year- and variant-specific Kawasaki resources. The Owner Center lists manuals by model family or code; availability may vary, and a manual may be sold out or unavailable. Parts diagrams are also organized by model year and edition.

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  1. Identify the exact vehicle. Confirm its model year and variant using the vehicle identification information and the documentation supplied with it.
  2. Choose the matching manual. Start with Kawasaki’s owner and service manuals and select the applicable model family or code.
  3. Match parts to the same year and edition. Use the corresponding Kawasaki parts diagrams rather than assuming components fit every KRX4 1000.

That model-specific check matters both when following maintenance instructions and when ordering replacement parts.

What the published specifications cannot tell you

Kawasaki’s figures establish listed equipment and rated specifications, but they do not establish long-term reliability, real-world performance, ownership cost or how the KRX4 compares with a competitor. Those questions require independent evidence or experience under defined conditions; the manufacturer specifications alone cannot answer them.

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