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Features, Comfort and Class: The IndustrysMost Luxurious RUV Has It All, and More
If your idea of a truly top-of-the-line Rec/Utility vehicle includes luxury and convenience features piled on top of whats already the most capable, fun and functional RUV in the business, youd be describing Kawasakis 2012 Teryx4 750 4×4 EPS LE.
With the Luxury Edition (LE) Teryx4, weve outfitted the latest and best RUV in the industry with special features that give it a bit more comfort and cool factor. They include beautifully machined, 12-spoke cast aluminum wheels that are lighter than the steel wheels they replace, and a cab roof/sun top that protects driver and passengers from weather and sun, maximizing the comfort factor and adding a bit of aesthetic appeal in the process.
The Teryx4 LE is a perfect mixture of all thats good in Teryx/RUV-land: Top-shelf features, the highest possible engine and chassis performance, and a high degree of easy operation. Its additional seats mean you can take extra friends along for the ride (or transport them out to the cabin). And with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems light, low-effort steering, the ride there and back on fast trails and in tighter situations is exceptionally comfortable and easy.
Hop into the 2012 Teryx4 750 4×4 EPS LEs cockpit, buckle up, hit the starter and mash the accelerator. As you feel yourself pushed into the comfortable high-back bucket seat, you revel in the EPS LEs ultra-light steering, the sublime control it affords, and the lack of steering kickback as you tackle a rutted trail with three passengers strapped in nearby, each of them grinning like kids.
The idea to build a top-of-the-line four-seat Teryx wasnt difficult to conceive. But actually building it correctly was which is why Kawasaki engineers spent more than a year testing and formulating to determine exactly how the new four-seater would be comprised. Instead of simply bolting extra seats to a standard Teryxs platform and enlarging the cockpit, engineers redesigned the LE from tip to tail, with an all-new chassis and a thoroughly reworked V-twin engine pumping out extra power for the additional loads the Teryx4 750 EPS LE will gladly carry.
The foundation of any top-tier RUV four-wheeler especially one with four seats and significant carrying capacity is its frame, so Kawasaki engineers used detailed computer analysis and loads of off-road testing when developing the Teryx4s all-new square-tube steel frame. Unlike the more conventional designs found on many lighter-duty two-seat RUV models, the Teryx4 features a Double-X frame design with two X-shaped cross members bridging the box structures from corner to corner.
Like the frame, the Teryx4s 749cc V-twin four-stroke engine is also new, offering approximately 15 percent more power than the already stout unit in the two-seat Teryx, along with all the durability to deal with the rigors of spirited fun in challenging off-road environments. The V-twin design is revered for its stump-pulling power and easy-to-harness flexibility, which makes it the perfect powerplant for a machine like the Teryx4, which thrives on instantaneous and controllable low- and mid-range response partnered with eye-opening hauling ability. In fact, engineers purposely gave the big Vee a bit of a dual personality: theres exciting, arm-straightening yank when driven solo or with a single passenger, but plenty of torque and grunt for carrying more people or heavier loads much of it due to revised camshaft profiles and equal-length exhaust headers.
Liquid cooling assisted by a large-volume radiator and large-diameter fan keeps temperatures down and reliability up with help from an array of superb engineering: optimized piston-wall thickness; special surface treatments to piston pins, small and big end bearing surfaces; idealized crank journal bearing sizes; robust transmission design; and much more.
Electronic fuel injection featuring new fine-atomizing 12-hole injectors offers easy starts and perfect throttle response at sea level and at the higher elevations youll want to discover again and again. The FI system offers automatic mixture compensation, automatic idle adjustment and easy, choke-free starting via a sophisticated array of sensors for inlet air pressure, throttle position, crankshaft position, rpm and coolant temperature.
Routing all that impressive and usable power to the LEs lightweight aluminum wheels is the latest in modern drivetrain technology: a continuously variable transmission (CVT), a category-first centrifugal clutch assembly and an electrically selectable 4WD system featuring instant-switch access to 2WD, 4WD and 4WD+Front Differential Lock system. The CVT is well known for its quick response and direct engine feel in sportier riding situations, where engine power is used to control the chassis while turning and in rough conditions. The key to the Teryx4s dual-mode personality is its category-first centrifugal clutch, which offers an extra degree of precision slow-speed power manipulation and smoothness, which is ideal for tricky terrain (rock crawls, etc.) or slow-speed work where precise throttle manipulation is key. The oil-bathed clutch design also contributes to improved CVT belt life by lessening shock and belt deflection.
The electronic 4WD system allows drivers to easily change between three different drive modes for most situations they find themselves in: 2WD (light steering) for maximum sporty performance, 4WD for enhanced traction while keeping steering relatively light, and 4WD+Differential Lock for maximum traction situations. A dash-mounted switch makes switching between these modes easy, and changes occur instantaneously so the driver remains in complete control at all times. So whether its climbing a slippery and rocky uphill trail, negotiating a wet stream bed, hauling lumber for fixing fences on the farm, or hauling butt down a wide-open two-track, the Teryx4s got the traction and drivetrain mode to handle it.
It also offers the easiest, lowest-effort and most precise steering characteristics in all of 4-wheeling thanks to Kawasakis Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. EPS offers additional stability on straights, especially on rougher surfaces, and theres also less steering kickback and bump-steer in tougher going. Low-speed handling and steering ease are improved, too, which makes tricky situations and low-speed work much easier to deal with. The key to the Teryx4 LEs light-steering nirvana comes from the same basic system used on Kawasakis award-winning Mule a Showa-built system that eschews a traditional power-steering pump so theres no drain on engine power. Also, the system only works when the engine is running, so theres no battery drain. Input from vehicle speed and torque sensors determine the amount of steering assistance more during slow speed use, and less as speeds increase, just like a good sports car.
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 Teryx4s mid-ship engine placement also helps by centralizing the vehicles center of mass and minimizing the inertia that accompanies direction changes.
Of course, sport-focused independent suspension helps, and the Teryx4s 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. Its a difficult combination to get right, but high-grade componentry helps out. Up front are high-performance fully adjustable gas-charged piggyback reservoir shocks. 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 Kawasakis 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 Teryx4s wide-ranging overall performance.
Large 26-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires are the largest available in the RUV category, and offer the type of ride comfort, control and traction youd 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 LEs 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 allows tight turns on trails or in tight spaces. The units 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.
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.
Convenience features include DC sockets one in front, another in back providing a total of 120 watts of electrical power, while nearly 8 gallons of fuel capacity offer substantial range, enough for a long day of work or trekking. Theres a drink holder for each of the four seats, while an auto-style parking brake activates the sealed rear brake setup, to aid parking even on a slope. Getting at the front suspension, coolant reservoir, air filter and electrical equipment is easy thanks to an easy-open front hood, which is part of a body package thats stylish, rugged and rugged-looking.
Those powerful and purposeful good looks start up front, with a stylish hood, beefy steel front guard, headlamp and fender design that gives the Teryx4 a no-nonsense look that says sporty and functional in the same breath. Standard doors front and rear are easy to use, look good, and offer a level of mud protection. Scratch-resistant bodywork and textured paint on the ROPS framework and front guard help keep the Teryx4 looking good for a good long time, too.
Youll enjoy riding in the Teryx4 LE for a good long time, too, because its the most comfortable RUV in its class by far. Its roomy interior gives driver and passengers room to spread out, with plenty of hip, shoulder and legroom. High-backed bucket seats and three-point seatbelts offer a high degree of comfortable security, while urethane cushioning and cold-resistant elastic seat material provide all-day plushness. The adjustable front seats offer three positions in one-inch increments, while the back seats are mounted slightly higher than those in front to give passengers a better view forward and an easier time getting in and out. Handholds integrated into the frame give passengers extra security, while comfort mounts and an anti-cinch feature on the seatbelts helps prevent over-tightening when the belts lock on deceleration (or when the tilt sensor is activated). Helping ensure riders wear their seatbelts is a handy seat-belt use reminder light, which remains lit if the drivers belt isnt buckled.
The LEs Instrumentation is top-notch, as youd expect, and includes a multi-function electronic display that provides a ton of useful information: Speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer and hour meter, clock, dual trip meters, 2WD/4WD indicator, front differential indicator light, parking brake indicator, water temp and fuel injection warning indicators, reverse indicator light, etc. everything you need to know.
Its all there: Power. Comfort. Convenience. Hauling and towing ability. Reliability. Four wheels. Four seats. A protective cab roof. And the riding ease and comfort of Electric Power Steering. Our Teryx4 models set new standards for function and fun. The LE versions luxury features make it that much more special.
A large selection of authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available through Kawasaki dealers for the 2012 Teryx4 750 4×4 EPS LE. As with all off-highway vehicle recreation, Kawasaki encourages RUV drivers to drive responsibly and to respect the environment.
Engine
Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, four-stroke V-twin
Valve system
SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement
749cc
Bore x stroke
85 x 66mm
Compression ratio
9.3:1
Fuel system
DFI, 2 x Mikuni 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI w/ electronic advance
Transmission
Continuously variable belt-drive transmission with high and low range, plus reverse and wet centrifugal clutch
Final drive
Selectable four-wheel drive with locking Front Differential, shaft
Frame
Double-X reinforced design using large-diameter, thin-walled, high-tensile tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel
Dual A-arm with fully adjustable, gas charged, reservoir shocks / 7.8 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Adjustable Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with fully adjustable, gas charged, reservoir shocks / 8.2 in.
Front tires
Maxxis 26×9-12
Rear tires
Maxxis 26×11-12
Front brakes
Dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear brake
Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length
125.2 in.
Overall width
62.0 in.
Overall height
79.4 in.
Wheelbase
86.1 in.
Ground clearance
10.8 in.
Lighting
(2) 35W headlights, (2) 8W taillight, 24W stoplight
Cargo bed capacity
249 lbs., 47.6 W x 17.9 L x 8.7 in. H
Towing capacity
1,300 lbs.
Curb weight
1627.3
Fuel capacity
7.9 gal.
Instruments
Multi-function Digital Meter with speedometer, fuel gauge, clock hour meter, odometer, dual trip meter and parking brake, CVT belt, R/N/P/4WD, water temp and oil pressure indicators
Color
Sunrise Yellow, Aztec Red
Warranty
6 Months
Engine
Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, four-stroke V-twin
Valve system
SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement
749cc
Bore x stroke
85 x 66mm
Compression ratio
9.3:1
Fuel system
DFI, 2 x Mikuni 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI w/ electronic advance
Transmission
Continuously variable belt-drive transmission with high and low range, plus reverse and wet centrifugal clutch
Final drive
Selectable four-wheel drive with locking Front Differential, shaft
Frame
Double-X reinforced design using large-diameter, thin-walled, high-tensile tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel
Dual A-arm with fully adjustable, gas charged, reservoir shocks / 7.8 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Adjustable Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with fully adjustable, gas charged, reservoir shocks / 8.2 in.
Front tires
Maxxis 26×9-12
Rear tires
Maxxis 26×11-12
Front brakes
Dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear brake
Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length
125.2 in.
Overall width
62.0 in.
Overall height
79.4 in.
Wheelbase
86.1 in.
Ground clearance
10.8 in.
Lighting
(2) 35W headlights, (2) 8W taillight, 24W stoplight
Cargo bed capacity
249 lbs., 47.6 W x 17.9 L x 8.7 in. H
Towing capacity
1,300 lbs.
Curb weight
1627.3
Fuel capacity
7.9 gal.
Instruments
Multi-function Digital Meter with speedometer, fuel gauge, clock hour meter, odometer, dual trip meter and parking brake, CVT belt, R/N/P/4WD, water temp and oil pressure indicators
Color
Sunrise Yellow, Aztec Red
Warranty
6 Months
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