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2012 Kawasaki
Teryx4 750 EPS 4x4 UTV
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2012 KAWASAKI TERYX4
750 4x4 EPS UTV / RUV
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All this superb handling ability is aided by
a number of factors, including a wide-track/wide-body
chassis design that contributes to superb cornering
characteristics. A wide track resists the body
roll that accompanies cornering forces, and
helps the chassis cope with rough terrain at
speed. The Teryx4’s mid-ship engine placement
also helps by centralizing the vehicle’s
center of mass and minimizing the inertia that
accompanies direction changes.
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| Up
front the Teryx4 uses gas-charged &
preload-adjustable shocks complemented
by an anti-roll bar with 7.8 in of travel |
Of course, sport-focused independent suspension
helps, and the Teryx4’s got plenty. Again,
engineers opted for a dual-mode design; that
is, the suspension works in a comfortable way
with four passengers aboard, but also performs
like a sporting RUV in a solo mode or with a
single passenger. It’s a difficult combination
to get right, but high-grade componentry helps
out. Up front are high-performance single-chamber
gas-charged and preload-adjustable shocks complemented
by an anti-roll bar, which allows an ideal front/rear
roll balance and added ride comfort. In back
are fully adjustable shocks with piggyback reservoirs,
which offer additional oil flow for cooler temperatures
and more stable damping performance.
With all this speed and handling potential,
excellent brakes are a must, and the Teryx4
delivers in a big way. High-performance hydraulic
discs up front using 200mm rotors gripped by
dual-piston calipers offer exceptional feel
and stopping power. The brakes are recessed
within the wheels, protecting them from dirt,
water and debris, while durable steel-braided
lines help keep lever feel crisp and progressive.
In back is Kawasaki’s unique sealed internal
wet brake, similar in design to the highly acclaimed
disc system used on our award-winning ATVs and
two-seater Teryx models. Internal components
are completely sealed from mud, water, dust
and debris, the result being ultra-reliable
braking performance in most conditions. The
combination of powerful discs up front and the
sealed system in back is ideal, and contributes
once again to the Teryx4’s wide-ranging
overall performance.
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| Kawasaki
chose to use meaty 26 in Maxxis Bighorn
2.0 tire to get traction |
Large 26-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires are the
largest yet available in the RUV category, and
offer the type of ride comfort, control and traction
you’d expect from an RUV this capable in
so many different environments. Their tread and
carcass design help maximize forward traction
while at the same time optimizing control for
aggressive cornering.
The Teryx4’s unique chassis dimensions
help in the areas of turning, climbing and working,
too. Its relatively short (compared to other
four-seat RUVs) 86.1-inch wheelbase affords
it a surprisingly small 16.7-foot turning radius,
which makes tight turns an easy affair on trails
or in cramped spaces. The unit’s substantial
ground clearance (10.8 inches) helps keep it
from bottoming when cresting a ridge or rolling
an obstacle, while high approach and departure
angles (79 and 65 degrees, respectively) thanks
to minimal bodywork overhang reduce the possibility
of smacking the front bumper when approaching
a steep slope or scraping the tail when exiting
one.
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| The
Teryx4 has over a foot of ground clearance
& features rock guards that help deflect
obstacles along the trail |
Even
though the Teryx4 has a smaller bed than
the two seater, it can still carry 250lbs
in the bed |
Did someone mention work? The Teryx4 excels
at all sorts of 9-to-5 or leisure-oriented jobs,
from hauling to transportation to towing, from
small jobs to really big ones. Its 250-pound-capacity
cargo hold is sizeable, measuring 18 by 48 inches,
with an 8.5-inch depth. The flat-bottomed space
is big enough for a large cooler, spare fuel
cans or other large objects, and four tie-down
loops help secure cargo safely. The rear wall
is shorter in the center, which makes it easier
to load and remove items. Towing capacity is
a staggering 1,300 pounds.
