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So after having a KRX for a while I thought I would share my experiences.
-Suspension and handling is excellent. I have this to compare to my '20 RZR Pro XP Ultimate and my '20 X3 XRS RR. I have yet to bottom out the suspension on the KRX. The body roll is not there like some have said. Always feels planted and predictable. Floats over big whoops, tracks straight at speed, crawls effortlessly over big rocks, all around handles better than my other two SXS. The other 2 cars bottom out a lot.
-Carnivore tires suck. They wear too fast, specially on the Pro XP, they puncture and pinch really easy, and the lateral traction is bad. I wish Kawasaki used a more heavy duty tire and came with at least 32" tires. 31" is a little too small and the load rating of the Carnivore is too little.
-The factory equipped beadlocks are incredible! I do not know why anyone would buy a different beadlock/wheel. The hardware is large, the bead ring bolts get to be torqued 3X more than the majority of aftermarket, the valve stem is very well protected which is something you can't say for most of the aftermarket, they are not heavy, perfect size for any aftermarket tires, and hubcentric mounting/centering(exclusive to KRX) that holds the wheel on stronger then tapered lug nuts. I have Racelines, KMC, and factory beadlocks on other cars. Kawasaki factory beadlocks are hands down better, IMO.
-The seating position and the seats are the most comfortable of the group. I can see everything going on around the car and can ride all day with out feeling wasted. The X3 feels like I got ran over by a train after a few hours and the Pro is middle ground. Of the 3, the seats in the KRX are the most waterproof. I have been up to my arse in water, hose it clean, etc and the seat is dry. The Pro seat is terrible for this, soaks up water like a sponge and very hard to dry, X3 is middle ground.
-Fit and finish of the KRX is practically automotive quality. The other 2 cars nothing lines up and everything feels cheap. For some reason, the KRX is also easier to clean.
-Between the 3, the KRX is the easiest to maintain. Changing fluids is quick and painless. Everything is very easy to access and it seems like 5 sockets, 1 multi screwdriver, and 2 hex keys would take the whole car apart. Belt changes are pretty much the same between the 3. KRX has a larger belt and clutches. You can tell it will last longer.
-Needs more power. Should be solved with a tune. Turbo kits are coming as I have recently spoke to K&T about this. They have a couple cars running their kit still in testing phases but they have told me they are beating the snot out of the car and it's been very reliable and the power is great.
-The complaint about the noise I do not hear. The other two cars are much louder with the X3 being terribly loud.
-The KRX is good to go out of the box sans the tires. Everything is double shear, everything is large and beefy. You don't have to buy anything for it to prevent it from eating itself alive. The KRX frame is much much much more beefy, full, gusseted, etc when compared to the other 2.
-Fixing the gas tank vent valve is a must. My tank would swell and blow when you removed the gas cap. The gas gauge was giving a bunch of strange readings compared to what I had or filled up with. Since replacing the valve, which took all of 10 minutes, there is no more tank pressure and the gas gauge has worked perfectly for the past few tanks of gas.
-Compared to the other 2 cars, the KRX has the best coverage for mud/dirt flinging into the cab. The Pro is terrible for this as there is no coverage and it will fling everything into the cab on your face. The X3 ain't too bad either.
-IMO, you should get a UHMW skid plate. The metal skid that comes on it is nice and will protect you but you will dent and smash it in like I have. I pounded out the dents best I could, ground off any rust, and painted before installing the UHMW skids.
-Low gear is very low and it is awesome. Very smooth. The 4X4 system works very well.
-Suspension and handling is excellent. I have this to compare to my '20 RZR Pro XP Ultimate and my '20 X3 XRS RR. I have yet to bottom out the suspension on the KRX. The body roll is not there like some have said. Always feels planted and predictable. Floats over big whoops, tracks straight at speed, crawls effortlessly over big rocks, all around handles better than my other two SXS. The other 2 cars bottom out a lot.
-Carnivore tires suck. They wear too fast, specially on the Pro XP, they puncture and pinch really easy, and the lateral traction is bad. I wish Kawasaki used a more heavy duty tire and came with at least 32" tires. 31" is a little too small and the load rating of the Carnivore is too little.
-The factory equipped beadlocks are incredible! I do not know why anyone would buy a different beadlock/wheel. The hardware is large, the bead ring bolts get to be torqued 3X more than the majority of aftermarket, the valve stem is very well protected which is something you can't say for most of the aftermarket, they are not heavy, perfect size for any aftermarket tires, and hubcentric mounting/centering(exclusive to KRX) that holds the wheel on stronger then tapered lug nuts. I have Racelines, KMC, and factory beadlocks on other cars. Kawasaki factory beadlocks are hands down better, IMO.
-The seating position and the seats are the most comfortable of the group. I can see everything going on around the car and can ride all day with out feeling wasted. The X3 feels like I got ran over by a train after a few hours and the Pro is middle ground. Of the 3, the seats in the KRX are the most waterproof. I have been up to my arse in water, hose it clean, etc and the seat is dry. The Pro seat is terrible for this, soaks up water like a sponge and very hard to dry, X3 is middle ground.
-Fit and finish of the KRX is practically automotive quality. The other 2 cars nothing lines up and everything feels cheap. For some reason, the KRX is also easier to clean.
-Between the 3, the KRX is the easiest to maintain. Changing fluids is quick and painless. Everything is very easy to access and it seems like 5 sockets, 1 multi screwdriver, and 2 hex keys would take the whole car apart. Belt changes are pretty much the same between the 3. KRX has a larger belt and clutches. You can tell it will last longer.
-Needs more power. Should be solved with a tune. Turbo kits are coming as I have recently spoke to K&T about this. They have a couple cars running their kit still in testing phases but they have told me they are beating the snot out of the car and it's been very reliable and the power is great.
-The complaint about the noise I do not hear. The other two cars are much louder with the X3 being terribly loud.
-The KRX is good to go out of the box sans the tires. Everything is double shear, everything is large and beefy. You don't have to buy anything for it to prevent it from eating itself alive. The KRX frame is much much much more beefy, full, gusseted, etc when compared to the other 2.
-Fixing the gas tank vent valve is a must. My tank would swell and blow when you removed the gas cap. The gas gauge was giving a bunch of strange readings compared to what I had or filled up with. Since replacing the valve, which took all of 10 minutes, there is no more tank pressure and the gas gauge has worked perfectly for the past few tanks of gas.
-Compared to the other 2 cars, the KRX has the best coverage for mud/dirt flinging into the cab. The Pro is terrible for this as there is no coverage and it will fling everything into the cab on your face. The X3 ain't too bad either.
-IMO, you should get a UHMW skid plate. The metal skid that comes on it is nice and will protect you but you will dent and smash it in like I have. I pounded out the dents best I could, ground off any rust, and painted before installing the UHMW skids.
-Low gear is very low and it is awesome. Very smooth. The 4X4 system works very well.
