Introducing the Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 LE UTV

V-twin Power and Versatility

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photos by Kenny Jones and Adam Campbell

The Teryx LE is equipped with a 500-pound capacity gas assisted tilting cargo bed that is ideal for recreational users, yet versatile enough for work and hauling with tie down hooks in all four corners and comes with a cargo net to keep the goods secure. The Teryx can also pull the load with its 1300-pound towing capacity.

2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 LE Features and Benefits

At a glance

• First in class with a V-twin
• Sport performance with gas-charged rear shocks with reservoirs
• 26-inch Maxxis tires
• Sealed rear wet brake
• Ample 500-pound capacity cargo bed

Engine

• The 90-degree 749cc V-twin engine is the largest, most powerful engine in its class
• Positioned mid-ship for optimum front/rear balance – good for power slides and cornering control
• Straight intake tracts and 34mm downdraft carburetors enhance power delivery throughout the rpm range
• Radiator is compact and placed high in the chassis for better protection against mud and debris
• Ducts located by the cargo bed direct cooling air to the engine
• Aluminum cylinders are Electrofusion-plated for light weight, long wear and excellent heat dispersion
• Engine can be started in any gear when the rear brake is applied
• Electronically controlled Kawasaki Engine Brake Control helps to slow the RUV when traversing steep down hills

Transmission/Selectable Four-wheel-drive

• CVT features high and low ranges, plus reverse
• Combined with the engine power characteristics, provides instantaneous acceleration
• Rider can select two- or four-wheel-drive operation by pressing a button located on the dash
• Limited-slip front differential reduces steering effort under normal four-wheel drive operation, while Variable Front Differential Control permits rider to distribute torque equally to left and right front wheels for maximum traction via a hand lever
• Rear wheels are locked and always turning together for cornering control

If you choose the LE version of the new Teryx 750 4x4 you'll get the addition of a digital meter with dual trip meters, clock and hour-meter, half-windshield, hard top and dual retractable cup holders.

Chassis

• Large-diameter thin-walled tubular steel frame
• Meets SAE regulations as a roll-over protective structure (ROPS)
• First with sport performance-focused suspension – low-speed comfort not a main design priority
• Wide track provides excellent stability and chassis has 11.3 inches of ground clearance
• Long dual front A-arm suspension and narrow frame concept provides 7.5 inches of travel and features adjustable gas-charged Kayaba shocks
• Independent rear suspension provides the best balance of rider comfort and handling at high speeds, and adjustable gas-charged Kayaba shocks with reservoirs provides 7.5 inches of travel
• Chassis offers the right balance of bump absorption while limiting understeer
• Able to tackle corners in either a drift or grip style and operate beyond the limits of its rivals

Brakes

• Dual front 200mm disc brakes with two-piston 27mm calipers and Kawasaki’s sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc rear brake system provide maximum stopping power in all conditions
• Front discs are recessed in wheels for protection from debris

Tires/Wheels

• Good rough terrain performance and obstacle clearance with 26-inch Maxxis tires specially built for the Teryx 750 4x4
• Tread design enables both controlled sliding and forward traction

Brakes

• Dual front 200mm disc brakes with two-piston 27mm calipers and Kawasaki’s sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc rear brake system provide maximum stopping power in all conditions
• Front discs are recessed in wheels for protection from debris

Bodywork/Ergonomics

• Bucket seats with retractable three-point seat belts
• Foot guards designed into the floor and body
• Padded steering wheel positioned low for better control
• Body work is made of high-gloss scratch resistant Thermo-Plastic Olefin
• Steel floor boards and engine guards for maximum protection
• Dual 40W headlights and 8/27W dual taillights
• Cargo bed has 500 lb capacity, tie down hooks in all four corners and cargo net standard

Teryx 750 4x4 LE LE additional features

• Digital Meter
• Dual retractable cup holders
• Hard top
• Half-Windshield
• Tilting cargo bed with gas assist