The Kawasaki Teryx4’s independent suspension was already tough to beat, but the 2014 Teryx4 now utilizes one of the best names in the high-performance suspension business, FOX. Kawasaki engineers collaborated with FOX to fit the Teryx4 with the ultimate high performance Side x Side shocks, fully adjustable for spring preload and 24-way compression damping, to tailor the ride to the terrain. As always, Kawasaki and FOX incorporated a dual-mode design ideology so that the Fox Podium coil-over shocks provide everything from cruising comfort with four passengers aboard to sport-style bump absorption when driven solo or with a single passenger. It’s a difficult combination to get right, but Fox’s high-grade Podium shocks, which feature piggyback reservoirs to help maintain consistent damping, are more than capable of the task, and the added visual appeal of the LE’s color-matched springs and A-arms will definitely draw attention to its quality suspension.

The 2014 Kawasaki Teryx 4 featues high performance hydraulic discs brakes

With all this performance and handling potential, consistent stopping power is a must, and the Teryx4 delivers! 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 pedal feel crisp and progressive. In back is Kawasaki’s unique sealed internal wet brake that features internal components that are completely sealed from mud, water, dust and debris, the result being ultra-reliable braking performance. 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.

The 2014 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Limited Edition 4x4 SxS / UTV features Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires & FOX suspension

Large 26” Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires offer the type of ride comfort, control and traction you’d expect from a first-class Side x Side like the Teryx4. Their construction and tread design helps maximize forward traction while optimizing response for aggressive cornering.

The Teryx4’s shorter (compared to other four-seat Side x Sides) 85.7” wheelbase affords it a surprisingly small 16.7’ turning radius, which makes tight turns an easy affair on trails or in tight spaces. The unit’s substantial 11.1” of ground clearance helps keep it from bottoming when cresting an obstacle or ridge, while high approach and departure angles (79 and 65 degrees, respectively), reduce the possibility of smacking the front bumper when approaching a steep slope or scraping the tail when exiting one.

The 2014 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Limited Edition SxS / UTV has a towing compacity 1,300 lbs

The Teryx4 side x side also excels at all sorts of workday tasks, from crew hauling to towing. Its sizable 18” by 48”, 250-pound-capacity cargo box is 8.5” deep, with a flat bottom that is big enough for a large cooler, several spare fuel cans, or other large objects. Four tie-down loops help secure cargo, and the rear wall is shorter in the center, to make it easier to load and remove items. The Teryx4 features a standard  2” hitch receiver, and towing capacity is a substantial 1,300 pounds.

Convenience features include two DC power outlets - one in front, another in back - providing up to 120 watts of peak electrical power, while nearly 8 gallons of fuel capacity and improved fuel economy for 2014 offer substantial range, enough for a long day on the job or trail. There’s also a conveniently located beverage holder for each of the four seats.