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2008 Kawasaki Teryx NRA |
The Kawasaki Mule was one of the original utility UTVs and is still a best seller. But Kawasaki needed an entry into the Recreational UTV segment that is now the fastest growing portion of the entire ATV/UTV industry. Enter the Teryx. Kawasaki must have hired an ATV Consultant for this design, because it has features that will leave hunters drooling. The Teryx has the same high-powered 749cc V-Twin four-stroke engine found on Kawasaki's Brute Force ATV. A rubber-belt cvt and low-high transmission puts the power to the ground. The Teryx was designed with a narrower body width than the Mule to enable trail riding and for easier off-road maneuvering. The towing capacity is 1200 pounds, and the cargo bed is rated to safely carry 500 pounds. Kawasaki's "RUV" (Recreational Utility Vehicle) has a locking front differential and aggressive-tread 26" Maxxis tires providing sure-footed four-wheel-drive traction. One feature that makes the Teryx a standout is it's true ROPS (Roll-Over Protection Standard)-certified cab. This is a government safety standard that many UTVs do not meet. Adjustable-pressure shock absorbers can be quickly adapted for extra-rough terrain or extra-heavy loads. Kawasaki equips this machine with their innovative fluid-shear rear brake, disk brakes are in the front, and there is full-body skid protection underneath. One special edition of the Teryx--the NRA Outdoors Edition-has body work, rims and hardtop that are all thoroughly coated with Realtree APG HD camouflage.Kawasaki's Mule 600 is a less expensive solution that still offers side-by-side seating and a cargo bed with a 400 Lb. capacity. Powered by a 401cc engine, the Mule 600 has a McPherson strut front suspension and a solid-axle rear end. The Mule lineup also includes a couple of models with double-bench seating including the versatile Mule 3010 Trans4x4 which has a rear bench seat that can be folded down to expand the volume of the cargo bed. A couple of diesel-engine models are offered for fleet use. All of the 4x4 models have locking differential capability. Visit www.kawasaki.com or see your local dealer to see all the 2008 models that Kawasaki has to offer.
reviewed by: Gary Gustafson [2008 UTV roundup]