Forced Induction UTV Comparison

UTV fans love to argue which rig rules the dunes, deserts, and woods, so we decided to do a Forced Induction UTV Comparison. To start, we’re taking a look at four of the hottest four-seat machines we currently have in our possession; the all-new Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 Deluxe eS, Can-Am Maverick R Max X RS Turbo RR, Polaris RZR Pro S 4 Premium, and the Speed UTV El Jefe RG Edition. On paper, each has a different personality: Kawasaki flexes insane horsepower and five-seat practicality, Can-Am leans into race-ready suspension and proven turbo grunt, Polaris delivers refined usability, and Speed UTV pushes a boutique chassis with a Robby Gordon stamp of approval. Let’s line them up, spec-for-spec. Stay tuned for a full video and comparison of how these vehicles matched up on the trail. 

Forced Induction UTV Comparison

2026 Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 Deluxe eS

•   Horsepower: 250 hp supercharged inline-4
•   Torque: 146 lb-ft @ 8,800 rpm
•   Suspension Travel: 23.2″ front / 24.0″ rear (Fox Live Valve)
•   Seats: 5 (only one in class)
•   Width: 73.8″ (78.5″ w/ mirrors/antenna)
•   Dry Weight: ~2,291 lbs
•   Tech: 10″ Garmin touchscreen, adaptive KECS suspension
•   MSRP: $43,699

Why it matters: Kawasaki dropped a supercharged motorcycle engine into a UTV. It revs to 9,500 rpm, pulls like a freight train, and still hauls five people. The longest-travel suspension in the group plus electronic adjustability makes it as wild as it is versatile.

Forced Induction UTV Comparison

2026 Can-Am Maverick R Max X RS Turbo RR

•   Horsepower: 200 hp Rotax ACE 900 turbocharged triple
•   Suspension: 25″ travel with Fox 3.0 PODIUM RC2 bypass shocks (Smart-Shox optional)
•   Seats: 4
•   Width: 72.7″
•   Length: 165″
•   Ground Clearance: 16″
•   Dry Weight: ~1,958 lbs
•   MSRP: ~$44,499

Why it matters: Can-Am’s Maverick R is a desert slayer. The Turbo RR engine delivers a clean 200 hp, while the wide stance and Fox bypass suspension keep it composed when the terrain gets ugly. It’s the race-bred benchmark.

Forced Induction UTV Comparison

2026 Polaris RZR Pro S 4 Premium

•   Horsepower: 181 hp 925cc ProStar twin turbo
•   Suspension Travel: 28″ (Fox shocks)
•   Seats: 4
•   Width: 74″
•   Length: 157″
•   Curb Weight: ~2,085 lbs
•   Features: Fang lights, Ride Command, full doors, premium interior trim
•   MSRP: ~$39,999

Why it matters: Polaris is the refinement king. The RZR Pro S 4 doesn’t post the biggest numbers, but its 74″ stance and plush 28″ of travel deliver all-day comfort. Creature comforts like touchscreen Ride Command and a quieter cab make this the best all-around trail cruiser.

Forced Induction UTV Comparison

2026 Speed UTV El Jefe RG Edition

•   Horsepower: 225 hp turbo 1000cc twin (300 hp with Speed Key)
•   Wheelbase: 120″
•   Width: 77″
•   Dry Weight: ~2,482 lbs
•   Seats: 4
•   Suspension: Robby Gordon-tuned, long-travel with desert pedigree
•   Top Speed: 85 mph 
•   MSRP: $49,999

Why it matters: Designed by Robby Gordon, the El Jefe blends boutique quality with brute force. It’s the widest and longest here, giving it unmatched stability. And if 225 hp isn’t enough, the Speed Key unlocks 300 hp and full race-mode fun.

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By the Numbers Showdown

• Horsepower crown: Kawasaki Teryx5 H2 Deluxe (250 hp out of the box).
• Best suspension travel: Polaris RZR Pro S 4 Premium (28″), though Kawasaki is right behind with 24″.
• Best desert stability: Speed UTV El Jefe (77″ wide, 120″ wheelbase).
• Best all-around family machine: Kawasaki (five seats, tech, and brute power).
• Race-ready weapon: Can-Am Maverick R Max X RS Turbo RR.

Forced Induction UTV Comparison

Final Word

If your priority is power and uniqueness, Kawasaki just rewrote the UTV horsepower playbook. For desert racing DNA, Can-Am is still the one to chase. If you want refinement and balance, Polaris makes it easy to live with every day. And if you crave a boutique chassis with insane tuning potential, Robby Gordon’s Speed UTV El Jefe brings race shop vibes straight to your trailer.