Info and photos by Kawasaki Motor Corp.
Digital fuel injection, a new digital instrument panel and a new tilting bed highlight highlight the many changes of the 2009 Teryx. Sport Edition seen here.
ATV Scene was recently invited to Kawasaki’s Dealer Meeting in Dallas, TX where they introduced us to their complete 2009 line up.
A month ago we announced Kawasaki’s 2009 ATV line up, but they wanted to save the good news of their upgraded 2009 Teryx for their Dealer Meeting grand occasion at the Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, TX.
The Teryx received a whopping 40 changes for 2009. Kawasaki was so proud of their much-improved Side X Side they bused dealers to a nearby Texas ranch and allowed everyone to test drive 16 new Teryx Sport Edition models.
Members of the media were also allowed a few laps on the near two mile course, which included several turns, rocks, railroad ties and rutted terrain. There wasn’t time to thoroughly test the unit, but based on our fun-filled two laps of review we were very impressed with the much improved Teryx. The new digital fuel injection, (among other improvements) really wakes up the 2009 V-twin. And the revised suspension system helped us clip through the course with confidence.
For more on the new 2009 Teryx check out Kawasaki’s press release below…
For those wanting the ultimate SxS, check this bad boy out! A long travel suspension system doubles the stock travel and includes legendary King Shocks. Everything you see here will be available at your Kawasaki dealer. Check out our photo gallery above for more pictures of this decked out 2009 Teryx.
A wide-body chassis, big V-twin power and an efficient CVT hallmark Kawasaki’s impressive line of Teryx™ recreation utility vehicles. For 2009, the original Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 takes the next evolutionary step with the addition of digital fuel injection and a host of upgraded features.
Superior ground clearance, impressive cargo capacity, and sport handling made the original Teryx one of the most talked-about RUVs on the planet. The addition of a new digital fuel-injection (DFI) system to its mid-mounted 749cc 90-degree V-twin engine adds even more performance and utility to the Teryx, giving it a clear edge over its rivals.
The enhanced response provided by the Teryx’s new digital fuel injection system means its strong and proven V-twin engine is quicker-revving than ever. Kawasaki engineers kept much of the engine’s likeable character when they added DFI, but still found ways to improve it – such as changing the ignition timing to boost low and mid range torque and improve response at higher rpm. Other inherent benefits gained from adding DFI include automatic altitude compensation, automatic idle adjustment and easy, choke-free starting. The fuel injection system’s sophisticated array of sensors includes an inlet air pressure, throttle position, crankshaft position, rpm, water temperature and a vehicle down sensor. As part of the DFI upgrade, the Teryx also received a new fuel tank with an internal fuel pump.
Kawasaki added a tilt bed on all their 2009 Teryx models. Here's a great way to convince the wife that you need the new Teryx for "work".
2009 Teryx 750LE adds features like a half-windscreen, cab roof, retractable cup holder and more.
Mated to the engine is Kawasaki’s superb continuously variable transmission (CVT), which transfers the smooth power and quick response from the big V-twin to the wheels smoothly and quickly. The healthy output of this powertrain provides true sport performance, in a controlled manner that allows the driver to harness the full potential of this impressive vehicle. The CVT also received refinements for 2009. Both the intake and exhaust cooling ducts were revised to better prevent water or mud from entering the drive belt area. The new intake duct flows air to the CVT more effectively for better cooling while the intake air temperature is reduced via heat shielding on the exhaust pipe located below the intake duct.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) data was added to the CVT Belt Protection System’s sensor inputs. Other inputs include a gear sensor (not in neutral), vehicle speed (measured from the rear wheel), and engine speed. The extra input permits the system to better prevent tire freewheel and offer upgraded rock section performance with less belt overloading. Should the system detect engine operation at high rpm for more than two seconds while the rear wheels remain motionless (i.e. rear wheels are immobilized and the belt is slipping), it automatically retards ignition timing and warns the rider via a flashing belt warning lamp.
This Kawasaki dealer is hanging on for dear life while his wife floors one of the 2009 Teryx Sport Edition test units.
Power is nothing without control — big power demands a chassis to compliment it and once again the Teryx delivers with an ideal body width that is narrow enough to be useful and able to navigate most trails, yet wide enough to offer a roomy cab and additional stability. The wide track Teryx 750 FI 4x4 design exploits a large-diameter, thin-walled tubular frame offering the necessary rigidity without performance draining weight. It also meets SAE regulations as a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) with an arrangement spacious enough to comfortably fit two full-sized adults.
When has Kawasaki ever left out the hunting enthusiast? Of course a camo unit is available as well.
