2022 KRX 1000 SE's... Did we make the right choice??
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2023
- After six months of ownership, we review what we like and don't like about our 2022 Kawasaki KRX Special Editions, and what we've done to improve these machines.
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Yes, please go more in depth.
I would love a 45min in depth video on anything about Krx, please keep putting out content, maybe show your cage build, or suspension setup.. there are alot of SxS channels out there but your are at the top of my list, please more content😃
Thank you, which one of those topics would you like to hear more about first? I will be building another cage next week! this time it is on a Polaris rzr turbo 1000 but same concept applies to all sxs cages
Great vid. Prospecting krx owner and love seeing some real world talk. This will be a great machine long term for us i think for the average person who puts on 3000kms every 5 years a rzr might be faster and more fun but we tack on close to 6k kms in the same time and i have met few with a rzr that will look me in the eye and try to say reliable. Thanks for the insight into your experience.
Its nice to here people tell the cons of thier utvs they all have strengths and weaknesses I have a polaris xp pro 4 they are hot inside also enjoyed driving kawasaki just not the best for open desert and whoops but they have their calling in moab and the rocks. Great video
Thank you. Very informative. Well done, different points of views with similar conclusions leads me to believe that these models are solid.
Love mine!!! So capable!!! Full access parts also great choice! Love the builds!
Beautiful machines guys, great video!👍🏻
Thank you!
I like the colors and the set up, I drove a KRX this summer in Utah and it was a fun ride.
Thank you for your information on this is really helpful. Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks for watching, glad it is helpful!
Do you guys know if they make a tubo kit for it yet ? And your opinion on if it would be worth it. Thanks guys.
KRX has a wet clutch just like the Yamaha ultramatic system which has been a well proven belt design for over 20 years now. Lets not forget how comfortable the KRX is bone stock, I'd argue it has best in class inner cargo room / egronomics. Sure ya can't see backing up without mirrors but if your in a KRX you'll mostly be going forward anyway. Awesome machine, I love it.
I decided to get my KRX after watching adrenaline junkie productions for awhile even though it low powered it goes fast enough for me . Love the lift kit on it and the stock stereo system 33 inch tires
That’s awesome he lives about 2 hours away from us! And we agree for forest riding and rocky trails the krx is a beast but in open fields and dunes it won’t be very fun with the lack of power
Awesome videos love the channel keep them coming. From sarnia Ontario here. Couple questions
What brand of cage is that?
Did you say the 35’s were a option from factory?
Thanks
I build the cage here in the shop! You can email me if interested in more information D3-offroad@outlook.com
And the tires are aftermarket not from the factory 😎
Thanks for watching!
Just posted my built daily yj up for sale after owning it for 10yrs. Time to try the sxs thing. I think im going with krx for sure because i think its at home on the trails vs the others out there.
Coming from Jeep and Ultra 4 we definitely find this to be true!
Well, after watching this video and a bunch more, I’m definitely going to be getting one and I think my son is going to get my brute force. Thanks guys.
Glad we could help 😊
Would love to see the suspension build. I have a stock 21 trail edition. I ride a lot of rough trails and the stock suspension bottoms out a lot. I could slow down but that’s not fun,lol
I had to mount my mirrors a lot higher because they have a big wide rear. I also have a 5 panel Wink mirror I can now see great behind me
hope to see yeahs out on the trail!
Highly considering one of these!
I'm sure someone has already pointed this out, but, the Rmax comes with reverse/backup lights. Of course that could never be a single reason to buy one machine over the other but, the near perfect transmission just may be. I've had two Rmaxs's...one 4 seat limited (got rid of it, as it's ridiculous looking in person, and we never really used it) and the XTR 2. That loss of the second row seating changes the Rmax appearance, completely. All that said, time for a new KRX. I see them both as the most appealing machines on the market.
I know this content is nearing a year old, but, been really watching the KRX reviews lately, and....gonna do it. One for fun. and the other to tote my gun...HUNTING! Like the mods you folks have done. To me, it's just like a great mountain bike setup...address the contact points first, and THEN mod the go-fast and bling.
Great information. I was told by a dealer who sells KRX that you have to change the belt every 300 to 400 miles. 482km to 643km.
That sounds a little ridiculous to us, our buddy has a Teryx and he finally blew his belt at 4300km it was original!
You can go thousands of miles on a krx belt
Awesome video guys
Thanks!
I just started the add-ons on my 2023, two weeks old now. I had it down to another RZR, the Talon, and the KRX. The KRX was more "Multi-purpose" in the end. It's not the speed demon, but it was the best rock crawler in the bunch. Not knocking RZRs, they are good, but the trailing arm on the KRX beats everyone based on the design (L-Shape= more real clearance). the front diff-lock is amazing, and lets be honest, the price vs what you get. I discounted the Talon first due to some TSB issues, and the Yamaha as well. As far as Can-Am, they are more at home on sand dunes as opposed to Multi-purpose. I also come from a Jeep background but mine were all CJs, not TJs or YJs.
Those 35’s are lowering your gas mileage for sure
Those things look tough! 😎
I love my 2021 KRX 1000 ES. I have installed many upgrades. The two best ones are the KraftWerks Supercharger and the Shock Therapy Dual Rate Springs. Not even the same car after those upgrades in a postive huge way!
We have been looking at the super charger kits as well!
Have you had any issues or minor hiccups with a supercharger kit?
Also how much extra power is that supercharger capable of making?
@Curtis Bull I have not had any problems with the system. I can tell you that now that I have installed the system. The car should have come this way. They state a 50hp increase.
I believe that to be true.
Great review
I think I’m sold on buying a Kawasaki. Polaris and can am are awesome but I think Kawasaki simply hits more of the hot buttons for less money.
The comments about building up a custom jeep vs a quality SXS makes sense. These machines are basically $100k trophy trucks for $30k
Just purchased a 2023! Currently have a custom rock crawler Jeep and looking forward to the side x side world. I like the roof set-up with the half windshield! Is there an aftermarket roof like this or is this just your own design?
Coming from the jeep world we have LOVED the KRX’s! They’ve kept up on all our old trails we’d run with the jeep. And not too sure about aftermarket, this was our own design for our custom cages.
I added a wolfsnout kit for the heat on my RZR because my cups boiled also. After the kit no heat the kit works.
do they make a kit for the krx?
I just bought a used 2020, great review!
Where did you purchase the cages from?
I'm from BC, fellow Canadian.
We make them! We’re a fabrication shop out of Ontario. Feel free to check out our website and shoot us an email if you’re interested 😊 www.D3fabrications.com
Great looking machines!
Thanks we think so also! 😁
she got great knowledge !! kawi MUST be first sport sxs with a closed cabin and AC-heater and E-windows and flipp up frontwindsheeld
These look awesome!
Thanks!
Will you talk about the heating and what Kawasaki did with the venting in the tunnel. To help keep from so hot.
Kawi just added a plastic shroud up front behind the fan to help deflect the air being pulled through the radiator out the sides past the front shocks so less goes down into the tunnel
Hey all! What did you all think of the power? Do you find yourself wanting more or is it plenty? I've always thought the power out of the KRX was sufficient for that type of machine. But just curious of what your thoughts are!
Thanks!
Hey Ben! We would agree with that! For trail riding in the bush and rock crawling they are great! But once we get out in open fields the other machines whoop us! And we hold the pedal down wishing for more especially since the suspension can take it! But for our needs and what we do 90% of the time they make enough power and don’t break all the time 😎
Thanks for watching!
@@d3offroad Love the video! And thank you for the useful feedback. I'm down in Pennsylvania / Maryland U.S. area so lots of the trails around here are pretty tight so I love the KRX for that use. They are great units! Looks like y'all have a blast up there!
ENJOY!
Great Video guys. Where did u buy your roll cage and do u make the roof available for sake to Canadians?
Hey Jason! Thank you we make the roll cages and the aluminum roof panels here in Ontario Canada and we can ship them as a DIY kit you weld together or ship them freight fully welded up and you just paint it 😎
@d3offroad I would be curious on these roll cages/ roof you speak of I have 21 trail edition and your cages look slick!
So I am getting ready to buy a new KRX I live in WV. and I would like your opinion on whether the ES is worth the cost or stay with the Trail KRX I am older and just trail ride whit a group of friends. Currently have a commander XMR and it is terrible trail machine, like riding in a red wagon. Plenty of power and smart lock is great, just not a great trail rig. looking to upgrade. Thanks keep up the good work.
The trail edition should be more than sufficient. We were just in WV riding the Hatfield McCoy trails, and we didn’t have to adjust our shock clickers once. We have tuned our shocks, but from stock the machines run pretty great! Our buddy rented a stock KRX for one day and he was blown away by it compared to his Polaris rzr.
Nice video guys. I love my 21 special edition. How do you guys think the krx compares to your jeep experiences on the trails and rocks? Here we smoke every jeep we run across on the easier stuff and unless they have a pretty well modded jeep they don’t even attempt the harder stuff
we have found that we can cover a lot more ground in a day, there is also a lot more trails available to ride, but when it comes to hardcore rock crawling a built jeep or buggy is far superior to any sxs in that scenario from our experiences. The neat thing with the sxs is you can bypass a lot of the obstacle and get the trails done quicker though! If we're going rock crawling for a weekend than for sure we'd choose a full size built rig and leave the little sxs at home.
@@d3offroad agreed. how much does that built full size cost? Also around my area there’s no real need for a built full size, 90% of everything is doable in a good krx or rzr pro
They will cost more than a sxs for sure! depends on the budget and parts list being used you can spend as much as you want on nice parts (easily spend more than the price of a sxs). We have probably 8 trails within a 6 hour drive that will really challenge a vehicle on 42" tall tires or bigger and most have to pull winch line... basically every other trail around is easy and likely more fun in a sxs! :)
@@d3offroad I’d love to build a nice rock crawler but it would be a waste because I’d never need it unless I traveled to somewhere which isn’t likely to happen. Rarely get to go for a day 40 minutes away lol
Just put 35s on my bone stock four seater . Leaving to go to Tennessee tomorrow for the week . I hope my machine will manage till I start doing up grades. Finger cross 😅
Have fun!
@@d3offroad put twelve miles on it and broke the drive shaft🤦♂️
@@Deltafly58 Ouch.
How would one of these KRXs do as a full on full-size replacement? Meaning, how would it do driving 100 miles on pavement to an off-road park and driving home? Here in Tennessee we can drive registered outfitted sbs’s on paved roads minus the Interstate.
It would do well! Only thing I would say if that it will be screaming the rpm’s to road ride at a good speed and suck the fuel back if you don’t care about that then it is a very robust unit with tons of storage space for gear and very comfy!
Have you put the metal in for the heat control through the tunnel that Kawasaki, has that you were talking about on your one-year review?
We have not, forgot about it and got busy with other projects haha maybe this spring we will get around to that!
I made the right choice. I bought my first krx 4 1000 no regrets kids love it too I don't drag race no need for a turbo less maintenance
Truly a perfect machine 👌🏻
Can you do an upgrade video of the 7" Kawi screen system please?
Yes! We’ve been meaning to and keep forgetting we will work on that asap!
What roll cage is that who makes it
I ride with a group that has several krxs, where as i own 2 wildcat xxs. The kawi like the xx is very stout and well engineered. Between the 2 here is my opinion. Xx on power wins, comfort is very similar. Handling very similar, where kawi wins is bolt ons. Xx is basically an orphan car almost no one builds stuff for amd if they do, they charge twice as much do to low volume.
Glad to see someone actually comment on Wildcat XX as that is something I've been looking into. But I'm pretty concerned at buying any kind of Arctic Cat products after buying a new snowmobile this year, they don't seem to get products and machines out to dealers and customers like they should. It almost seems in a way if they don't change something quick they may go out of business. By far the worst in the business with availability of new machines and parts. I'd like to look at one of the new XX Wildcats but can't find anybody in my area that can even get one.
80 90 lol cmon now I didn’t hear you mention it but I would highly recommend a full access transmission skid plate it’s a must have
80/90kmh up here not mph 😂 ah yes we forgot! Those are also a great addition and well worth it!! Thank you
@@d3offroad what hidden technology lol do you have that I don’t have 😂 i never though about km/h. Light rock stuff absolute must have if your into really digging his new rock sliders are very much necessary also.
Good vid.
Have you two thought of wheel well armour? Its pretty disturbing to see a rig skurred through the fire wall like shiska bob.
Haven’t thought of that! Does anyone sell a kit?
@@d3offroad i thought the krx has them stock? or used to
Do y’all have will or will y’all have a video geared towards the different types of gear and what to pack?
We could definitely do something like that! Anything in particular that you're curious about?
@@d3offroad defintley shoes,because at some point I’ll go through some wet/muddy terrain.Something y’all would wear for a green easy trail to rough & crazy trail I hope this answer it).
What steering hub did you use for your steering wheel upgrades?
Full access UTV
What size n brand of tires u running,, they look awesome???
35" motoravage
in the summer take the bottom windshield off it will take the heat out of cab
Out box great crawler broke mine in Sandhollow UTV takeover and never looked back . Had in 10-12” snow 35” Terrabites ate up . Your not going win any drag races . Overall price is right , great machines!
I bought a 2020 krx when it came out .. I've abused it an it's never let me down ..
I'd realy like to have youre review of the new Polaris Xpedition 1000 2 seater 2024
Thanks! Maybe we’ll see if we can get our hands on one.
Did you do a video on the 2023 upgrade heat shield mod?
Not yet!
Hi do you have a part number for the heat shield you mentioned come stock on 23 models
Two part numbers found on the 2023 krx 4 seater
14093G and 13272 are the kawi part numbers
@@d3offroad thank you
So you road 370 miles and had to fuel up every day? I get 130 miles a tank on my KRX but that’s not adding extra weight except I’m on 35’s
Well we weren’t filling up from complete empty, but enough that if we got back on the trail system the next day we might of run out on the trails.
How do you keep your buggies so clean and looking like new please tell me 😮
That’s all Steve 😂
Nice machines with the upgrades.
Can you tag a link for the air pumper system
d3offroad.com/products/mac-air-2-person-helmet-air-pumper-bundle
Here ya go!
Have you had any issues with the 68” width ?? Here in the states ( north east) 64” 😢is a lot of trails.
No issues yet! Though we have heard rumors that some trail systems/ atv clubs in Ontario will be putting vehicle width restrictions on their trails.
Thanks for the reply… we live in Ny and ride Vt, Nh,Maine. We have a 16 turbo rzr, would really like to ungraded to the Krx. But the 68” wide bums me out for our area.
@@petewingerter4056you live in NY and don’t ride in PA at all? Highly recommend it. There’s trails literally everywhere. Good times
And we Ned a cleaning video 😁
We could do that, but you’ll have to wait till June 😂
I’m looking at them now, the engine noise is really a
issue for me😢
They are not very quiet that’s for sure! I think the can am have the smoothest and quietest motor of all the brands
I’m between the x3 and the krx
What kind of tires and size are you running on them?
35" motoravage XL
Where did you get the upgraded cage ?
They’re our custom cages!
There a woek Craft super charger for the KRX
What about clutching did you guys do anything or stock
One is clutched, one isn’t! We are putting together an updated video this week to go over the vehicles now that we have had a chance to ride and update them for a second season.
@@d3offroad Thanks guys for the reply awesome can’t wait to see the update video keep up the hard work 👍🏼
grt car stock but def sweet upgrades wow!! amazed u added a valve n nit, way above my pay grade lol her tailgate seemed to have a "fuel fill knob" on the right, what is that for? u can get 35s frm kawi? i agree the stock cage worried me, so i asked kawi n they told me its def tested n rated for roll overs, i still feel the curved A pillars weaken it. BUT.....our idiot governor of maine banned this n all machines over 65"!!! she dont care bout the drug problem but bans sxs!!! I want to move, i want a KRX! pls do more on these n rides!!
What mirrors are those? thanks!
Just some Amazon cheap ones
So when u buy one u have to redo everything. Instead of go with right of the floor that kinda sucks all that money to jus have to upgrade everything....
Well most of the upgrades we’ve done are just personal preference! Off the floor these things are great and very capable, we just know our riding style and what we wanted out of the vehicle at the end of the day.
I traded my krx trail for x3 .it was a good ride but heavy slow 🐌 and no one seem tune it correctly
Yeah, but you can't play night-time hide n seek, because your x3 will squeak and rattle so much, everyone will know where you are. If there's a silver lining to all that squeaking, it could be, when someone tries to steal it, it's like a built-in alarm! And even if you don't hear them rolling it away, they will likely blow the belt soon as they nail it....either means you likely get your high-speed squeaker back! 👍
You said you go riding in Northern Ontario, where's the best place to go riding in Northern Ontario?
There’s lots of places! Parry sound, VMUTS trail system, baysville, Minden, kawartha lakes, it’s a large area to cover in Ontario
@@d3offroad Wow there's a lot! We are from Michigan, which one is the closest?
Hmm I think maybe Minden off-road park and surrounding area will be the closest for you guys for more technical trails, if you just want easy rail bed trails and sand and stuff you can always ride sauble beach area which is on Lake Huron but they are not technical at all 😎
I need a cage similar to yours, who’s the manufacturer?
We build them! We also have another video of a different style we did and a look at this one a little closer. Check it out here or shoot us a message at www.D3offroad.com
czcams.com/video/u5CqCdr7a44/video.htmlsi=iTS14HNUPZVVO5G_
What tires and wheels are on his
35” motoravage XL on Raceline 15x10
What tires are you running?
MotoRavage XL’s in 35’s
I finally ditched my krx. I had a 2020 and it was hands down the worst sxs I’ve ever owned. I had nothing but problems with it. I had about 10k in accessories so that made it a painful decision to trade in but I went with a Polaris Rzr pro xp and couldn’t be happier. My god the krx was so slow and loud in the cab was probably my biggest complaint besides the mechanical issues. IMO the pro xp is just a more fun machine to drive. It’s faster, quieter, turns way sharper, the cab is more refined and the seats are more comfortable.
That’s awesome that you are loving your new machine! I’ve been in a few Polaris and they do nothing for me, I agree they are much faster and quieter in the cab though! Happy riding cheers
@@d3offroad polaris's ive had were nothing but issues, everything breaking withOUT abuse, n terrible CS
Guys in TN go on crazy tough trails and swear by KRX. They are way better on rocks than RZR. Where do you ride?
Man, I'm looking to buy a sxs but just can't decide. Is that cvt tranny reliable?
Yup cvt has been around for decades it’s the same as snowmobiles they work good 👍
Both yamaha AND kawasaki use a similar, far superior, cvt, where the belt is always tight...most belt failures are due to the slipping belt design used on most other machines HAVING belts, as it's a crude replacement for a normal clutch. That slipping causes lots more heat, where heat is the absolute enemy. Belts, of course, have a bunch of rubber, and we all know what heat does to rubber. Those clutch designs are much better used in snowmobiles, for obvious reasons...it's cold out when they are performing. Put them in hot climates and everything changes.
Kaw and Yam both use a wet-clutch in the engine that handles what the slipping belts do, and therefore the belts are much more reliable, as they never slip. There's a few trolls up the board there telling tall tales, and so see them for what they are. I currently own a Yamaha Rmax XTR, a Polaris General XP, and now a 2024 Kaw KRX Trail. I've owned nearly all popular past side x sides...including the JD Gator, (also currently own a Kubota RTV x1100c...I consider that more of a luxury implement, than a toy) to the XP Pro. I have a real good sense for what is typical from all of the big manufacturers, and by far Yamaha and Kawasaki are the best machines, and it isn't even close. (Honda burned me over and over on that Rincon, and so no...I don't believe in the hype) Yamaha does better on interior/exterior fit and finish, whereas Kawasaki lets me down on their overuse of pushpins where screws should have been used. Everything on the yamaha's body and interior is much more solid and tough. The KRX has flimsy body panels that are lacking sufficient bolstering and supports...especially down low and in the rear. Everywhere else that machine is amazing, and I personally can't seem to un-ass it when I should otherwise be doing something responsible, like paying for it!
The short answer...it's one of the two best cvt's on the market, where a rubber belt is used. Oh yeah...the General XP is a turd...for sale!
I just bought a 23 KRX and I like it but they are a bit under-powered.
What cage is that
We make them
How many inches is your cage lowered
6"
I know you guys are running 35” Motoravage tires but do you have a lift on them too? (One looks bigger than the other) Both machines looks sweet for sure! I plan on trading my RzR for one in a few weeks 😊
No lift! We have done a bit of work on the shocks though, and this has gained us a little extra height.
@@d3offroad Thanks guys about to watch “The Rock” video y’all out out.
How much money did you pay for these machines?
All of our money 😭
Why not just buy the Maverick R ? It came with all those extra from factory
Purpose built for 16 second 0-60.
I got a RZR PRO R. It's a beefy machine and it's extremely heavy. I feel the power to weight ratio that it's still under powered. I had a pro xp and I regret getting the Pro R...its over-rated.
Thanks for the info! Always interesting to see other people’s experiences good and bad!
Too bad they fill the intake with oil when you run them hard. Big design flaw. They need a catch can
If you get a good tune figured out and wanna share I’d like to try it.
Ya man for sure, keep ya posted.
@@d3offroad I had to buy a new primary recently due to the rollers sticking with only 1600 miles. I bought the new primary and went with the Dalton clutch kit after a month of research. Dalton is from your neck of the woods I believe. So far I like it.
That is great! I have heard of Dalton but not sure where they are, I have been looking at doing the full JBS clutching machining the sheeves for 15% more torque and his weights are tungsten coated to last longer but it is expensive for sure hopefully this year it happens
@@d3offroad call Dalton and talk with them. They have an interesting idea why roller failure occurs. They convinced me. JBS is in my state. I thought of sending my old primary to him and see if he can revamp it. I’d really like to get a little more top end at a lower rpm for our style of trail riding here in WV.
KRX 4 person does not come with bead locks
Yamaha Rmax has reverse light
Rmax has revers lights
Oh cool! Didn’t know that!
No winches arnt for quitters it’s for when all four tires are digging instead of moving forward 😅😅
😂
Again what roll cage is that
Black one was a do it yourself kit from welder d and silver we made here in house! And we made the roof panel for both in house
The KRX is woefully underpowered. I’ve owned Rzrs, X3’s and ultimately a custom tube chassis built on a Turbo S power train is where I ended up. Thrilled with what I can do now.
Underpowered for what? Not the kind of riding they do it’s not. Sometimes all that HP does nothing but break things
Cool story dude ride what u got the krx is an amazing sxs! We all have an opinions…lol
Turbos are for lame ass Glamis clowns showing off their coc…..ks.
@@smokinmecrazysteakteam6608 you're right, I think that's why the Japanese don't overpower their atv's and sxs. Can am and Polaris have horrible reliability.
I had a turbo s I sold to get a KRX . I will never go back
Great video and nice machines ! Maybe see you on the trails here in Ontario sometime !! Check out my videos and see if you have rode any of the trails we ride !!
Looks like we have rode some of the same stuff! Hopefully see you on the trails someday 😎
I have a 23 not near as hot
You need to check your specs on Can-Am I have 22 in of shock travel 18in of ground clearance an 189 hp. I can go more places then you little toy side by side. Mine came with bead locks rims.
Not trying to be a hater. But I have had three new Can-Am’s with nothing but a problem after problem. How many miles have you driven yours, under what conditions and how much have you spent in repairs,if you don’t mind me asking?
Theres no sxs out there that will ever do better then a can am x3 ! Go buy one or test drive one and then do your review on these again ! Lol
We have a friend with one! Check out our recent videos, he’s in them. We’ve driven it and still prefer the KRX 1000’s for various reason, but he love it!
No exhaust ??? It’s 45 lbs of stock junk lol.
What do you recommend? We have looked and heard many mixed opinions from they just increase noise and show zero gains in power to they gain a little power or even loose, but seems all make a loud machine even louder haha
This is a major pet peeve of mine when Canadians call United States citizens americans. We are both Americans, you're Canadian Americans and were United States Americans.
You need to get some hobbies
What a stupid thing to say
The world calls people from USA Americans, and Canadians are Canadians.
@@rzrdude2782 😂😂😂😂😂
PLUS YOU lost 100 hp....... YOU have to add that. forget playing in the sand.
I will never have another kawasaki again, junk...
Radio sucks