$37,199 MSRP / 250 HP

• 250 Hp

• only available in four-door

•supercharged

The Top Dog

The horsepower race has a new king. The 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4/5 H2 is all-new, and as of writing this, it is the most powerful regular production side-by-side in the world. It’s smaller and lighter than both the Polaris RZR Pro R4 and Can-Am Maverick R Max, and more powerful than both. If you want the absolute king of the spec sheet, you’re looking at it.

Taking after Polaris, the H2 sends power to the wheels through a traditional CVT. No DCT or sequential manual, just that old-school side-by-side feel. With three different power modes, which can limit the rig to as little as 150 horsepower, anyone who’s driven a sport side-by-side can have a blast in the H2 without soiling their britches.

The H2 comes in three trims, the most expensive of which has a three-person sport bench seat in the rear, instead of the base dual bucket seat setup. There is no two-seat model available. Only the school bus trim for us.

How much power does it make?

The 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4/5 H2 claims an industry-leading 250 hp. If that’s too much, you can swap between three different power modes: low, mid, and full. They make an actual difference too, with mid and low bringing power as low as 80%, or 200hp, and 60%, or 150hp, respectively.

The H2 sends that power through a traditional CVT. We get it, CVTs are getting old. But they’re cheap and reliable, which has to be partly how Kawasaki hit the $37,199 price tag. If you think that’s steep, it’s about $2,000 more than the base Maverick R. You can bicker about it all day long, but model-to-model, the H2 has a more impressive spec sheet.

What makes it special?

This is the first side-by-side on the market with a stock supercharger. Pressurized air then passes through an intercooler, and then the 999cc, inline-four engine. Aside from the obvious industry-leading power, the inline-four should mean a big, fat, silky torque curve. If you’ve ever driven a Pro R, or hell, even a Kawasaki Ridge, you know what we’re talking about.

It uses Fox 3.0 suspension; the Deluxe models get piggyback reservoirs. Deluxe trims also have Kawasaki Electronically-Controlled Suspension (KECS). If you haven’t heard of it, it basically works like Fox Live Valve. Set the drive mode you want (soft, normal or firm), and KECS will take care of the rest.

Why do I want it?

If you want the best-of-the-best, the absolute top of the industry, this is your rig. Rip through the dunes, make note of every other off roader admiring your rig, and push that 250-hp engine to its absolute limit. It’s for the thrill seeking with deep pockets and a death wish.

Why don’t I want it?

Riding solo? You might want to look at other rigs in the wide-open class, as the H2 only comes in four-seat trims. That extra wheelbase helps out in the dunes, but using it anywhere else might become a hassle.

If you’re new to side-by-sides, we recommend starting a bit smaller to learn the ropes before jumping into the deep end with the H2. Not telling you how to live your life or anything, we just don’t want to see you crash your shiny $40,000 rig.

And if you’re looking for the thrill of banging through gears at high speeds, look elsewhere, as the H2 is only available with a CVT. No matter your personal feelings about CVTs, a DCT would have been a blast in the Teryx H2.

What trim do I want?

As of release, there are three trims available: the Teryx4 H2, Teryx4 H2 Deluxe, and Teryx5 H2 Deluxe. Both Deluxe trims get KECS with piggyback shocks, beadlock wheels, and a 10-inch Garmin Tread navigation system.

The Teryx5 H2 Deluxe has a three-person bench seat in the back in place of dual buckets. And don’t worry about passengers staying put on the bench, as every seat has a four-point harness to lock them down.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

The only other two side-by-sides on the market that match the H2’s horsepower claim are the Can-Am Maverick R and the Polaris RZR Pro R. If that much power scares you, check out some tamer sport rigs like the Kawasaki KRX, Polaris RZR Pro XP, and the Can-Am Maverick X3.

2026 Kawasaki Teryx4/5 H2 Specs

Length: 159.4

Width: 74 in.

Height: 73.8 in.

Wheelbase: 126 in.

Claimed Curb Weight: 2,425 lbs. — 2,496.1 lbs

Engine: four-cylinder

Displacement: 999 cc

Transmission: Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch

Claimed Power: N/A

Claimed Torque: N/A

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: EPS

Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WD, front diff-lock 4WD

Front Suspension: Double wishbone, FOX 3.0 Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression damping, and manually adjustable spring preload/23.2 in

Rear Suspension: 4-link trailing-arm rear suspension, FOX 3.0 Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression damping, and manually adjustable spring preload/24.0 in

Front Brakes: 270mm dual hydraulic discs with 3-piston calipers

Rear Brakes: 270mm dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers

Wheels F/R: 16-inch aluminum; 16-inch aluminum beadlock (Deluxe)

Tires F/R: Maxxis Carnivore Plus 33 x 10.00R16

Bed Capacity: 300 lbs

Towing Capacity: N’A lbs.

Seating Capacity: 4/5

Ground Clearance: 16.5 in.

Fuel Capacity: 14.8 gal