Polaris RZR XP1000 vs Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000
Interior:
Here’s where we start to see big differences. The RZR is certainly more glamorous in this trim comparison, as we didn’t have a higher trim-level KRX with all the bells and whistles for display. The KRX1000 SE is a fairly close match in amenities to the RZR XP 1000 Ultimate, but no trim level of KRX is going to have Ride Command. The KRX also offers a trim level that the RZP XP 1000 does not – one with Fox Live Valve shocks. The top-tier KRX1000 eS is $26,399 this year.
The RZR’s smooth, flowing dash makes the KRX look a little dated, but the KRX makes up for it in room. It Has more room around the driver and passenger everywhere, as well as additional space behind the seats for storing jackets, soft coolers, tow ropes, or anything else you can stuff back there. PRP even makes a set of sweet firewall storage bags so you can make use of the space. We have to give the nod to the RZR here for a more elegant design and the dual glove boxes.
Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
The KRX comes with a more premium wheel and tire setup than the RZR XP, but that’s not to say the RZR’s is bad. Polaris uses a non-beadlock wheel and their own TrailMaster tire, which looks like a knockoff of the Maxxis Carnivore with the center lugs rotated. They work well, and we didn’t have any punctures or premature wear during our testing.
The KRX’s beadlock wheels and Maxxis Carnivore tires are wonderful, although we wish the KRX had the RZR’s quick steering ratio to take advantage of all the available grip. Brakes on both machines are more than adequate, although the KRX’s deliver better feel and more of a rear bias feel, which really helps rotate the car into corners under hard braking.
