The 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 puts a supercharged 998cc inline-four and about 250 hp into a four-seat sport UTV. Three selectable power modes give the driver some control over delivery. This machine weighs 2,425 lb, spans 74 inches and stretches to a 126-inch wheelbase. It is built for experienced drivers in open terrain, with room for three passengers. It has no tow rating, so the H2 is not a utility crossover. Our guide to reading ATV and UTV specs explains why dimensions and weight matter alongside horsepower.
The 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four uses a supercharger to produce about 250 hp. ATVPedia’s dataset identifies the Teryx4 H2 as the most powerful production side-by-side in this model set. It exceeds the 240 hp Can-Am Maverick R and 225 hp Polaris RZR Pro R listed alongside it.
Power goes through an automatic CVT to all four wheels. That familiar transmission layout does not make the performance ordinary. With four occupants aboard, acceleration, braking and weight transfer demand smooth inputs and clear judgment. The machine’s output belongs in wide, controlled terrain with long sight lines.
Three power modes and driver responsibility
The three selectable power modes can help tailor engine response to conditions or driver experience. They are useful, particularly when full output would be unnecessary or difficult to apply.
A reduced mode is not a substitute for training. Even before passengers and fuel are added, the Teryx4 H2 weighs more than a ton. Every occupant depends on the driver to choose a sensible pace, use restraints and avoid terrain that offers no room for error. Protective equipment remains essential inside the cage.
Four seats and a long chassis
The second row lets four people share one high-output machine. Kawasaki uses a 126-inch wheelbase, which is 9 inches shorter than the Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X rs but still extremely long beside two-seat sport UTVs.
That length affects tight turns, sharp crests, trailer selection and garage space. A long chassis can feel composed across open ground, but it needs more turning room and careful placement on abrupt terrain. Published ground clearance is 14 inches. Clearance alone does not describe the breakover challenge created by a long wheelbase.
Width, weight and transport
At 74 inches wide, the H2 is an open-terrain machine. It cannot access routes limited to 50, 60 or 64 inches. Buyers need to check local trail rules before focusing on performance.
The 2,425 lb weight is one of its most consequential specifications. Four occupants, 13.5 gallons of fuel and accessories push the transported load higher. A suitably rated tow vehicle, wide trailer and appropriate tie-down equipment are part of the ownership cost.
Pure sport purpose
The Teryx4 H2 has no tow rating. It is designed to carry four people quickly across recreational terrain, not pull a property trailer. Buyers who need four seats and utility capability should choose a recreation crossover with rated towing.
The dataset also does not provide cargo capacity or suspension travel figures. This review will not infer them from the image. The verified case for the H2 rests on its power, four-seat layout, dimensions and selectable modes.
Who it is for
This Kawasaki suits experienced dune, desert and open-terrain drivers who regularly use four seats and specifically want extreme engine output. It provides a rare combination of 250 hp and a full second row.
It is wrong for narrow routes, utility work or casual drivers attracted mainly by the headline number. Buyers who rarely carry rear passengers can choose a lighter two-seat sport machine. Anyone without the trailer and tow-vehicle capacity for a 2,425 lb base weight should also look elsewhere.
How it compares
The Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X rs Turbo RR costs $34,999 and makes about 200 hp. It also seats four, but weighs only 1,720 lb and measures 72 inches wide. The Kawasaki adds 50 hp, costs $2,200 more and has a 9-inch shorter wheelbase. The Can-Am provides one inch more clearance and saves a remarkable 705 lb. Compare them directly.
The Honda Talon 1000X-4 costs $25,999 and makes about 104 hp. It uses a six-speed DCT, spans 64 inches and weighs 1,740 lb. The Kawasaki brings 146 more hp and 1.3 inches more clearance, but costs $11,200 more, is 10 inches wider and weighs 685 lb more. See the full comparison.
The Polaris RZR Pro R is a two-seat alternative at $35,999. Its naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four makes about 225 hp. Both machines are 74 inches wide, but the Polaris weighs 2,070 lb, has 16 inches of clearance and a 96-inch wheelbase. The H2 adds two seats and 25 hp for $1,200, while the Polaris is 355 lb lighter and far shorter. Compare the Kawasaki and Polaris.
Where it sits in Kawasaki’s lineup
The Teryx4 S LE is the conventional four-seat recreation model. It makes about 50 hp, tows 1,300 lb and measures 61.6 inches wide at $18,199. The H2 adds 200 hp and 12.4 inches of width, weighs 825 lb more and costs $19,000 more. Compare the two four-seat Teryx models.
The two machines share a passenger count, not a mission. The S LE mixes recreation with occasional utility work, while the H2 is a pure open-terrain performance machine.
Price and value
At $37,199, the Teryx4 H2 charges for a unique combination of four seats and 250 hp. Against the X3 MAX, another $2,200 buys 50 hp but also adds 705 lb. That trade is impossible to ignore.
Value depends on using both the rear seats and the engine. If either is unnecessary, lighter or less expensive options make more sense. The H2 is a specialized purchase, not a general family UTV.
Pros and cons
The good: 250 hp supercharged inline-four, four seats, three selectable power modes, 14 inches of clearance and a large 13.5-gallon fuel tank.
The catch: 2,425 lb base weight, 74-inch width, 126-inch wheelbase, $37,199 price and no tow rating. Transport and trail access require serious planning.
The verdict
The 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 is an extreme four-seat sport UTV with a clear purpose. It combines the strongest output in the dataset with room for three passengers and selectable power modes.
That achievement comes with extraordinary mass and size. Buy it for experienced open-terrain use where 250 hp and four seats are genuine requirements. For narrower trails, occasional utility work or less demanding recreation, a lighter machine is the better answer. Add it to the comparison tool, or browse the full database by seats, power and width.
