KRX discussion thread!

[Adam490]

I'd definitely go with one of these before a Talon. Looks great @Kilo427

 

[Choogsbro]

How is reverse power ? JBS has been doing some clutching upgrades. He's done excellent work on Yamahas and the teryx clutching.

 

[Smitty335]

Maybe I'm off base here...but the world was waiting on a Japanese RZR. Yamaha took a stab, then the one everyone was hoping for (Honda) dropped a machine. The problem is that many the RZR owners wanting to cross over really do prefer a CVT, and I think both the yam and Honda are just enough unlike Polaris or can am to put those groups off a bit.
I really can't help but think Kawasaki stole the thunder here. It doesn't make 200hp (not that I care), but outside if that, the thing is just badass.
I don't really want a pure sport machine, but if I did, I'd have a hard time choosing the talon over the KRX.

EXACTLY!

 

[JTW]

Maybe I'm off base here...but the world was waiting on a Japanese RZR. Yamaha took a stab, then the one everyone was hoping for (Honda) dropped a machine. The problem is that many the RZR owners wanting to cross over really do prefer a CVT, and I think both the yam and Honda are just enough unlike Polaris or can am to put those groups off a bit.
I really can't help but think Kawasaki stole the thunder here. It doesn't make 200hp (not that I care), but outside if that, the thing is just badass.
I don't really want a pure sport machine, but if I did, I'd have a hard time choosing the talon over the KRX.

100%!!
As much as we bash belt driven machines... a DCT is worthless with big tires as the all knowing Honda doesn’t seem to think we need lower gears to put bigger tires on it. A cvt sure makes upgrading tire size a lot easier.

 

[JTW]

I haven’t heard of a reverse issue... care to explain?

 

[Russ989]

100%!!
As much as we bash belt driven machines... a DCT is worthless with big tires as the all knowing Honda doesn’t seem to think we need lower gears to put bigger tires on it. A cvt sure makes upgrading tire size a lot easier.

100% agree. I just had this discussion yesterday with a buddy of mine who’s looking to buy a pioneer 1000-5.

 

[JTW]

100% agree. I just had this discussion yesterday with a buddy of mine who’s looking to buy a pioneer 1000-5.

And the b**** of it is the money it takes to get a Honda to do the things we do. It’s bulls*** really. It would cost Honda little to nothing to make a machine with standard options so we weren’t nickel and dimed to death after purchase.

 

[Choogsbro]

I believe the KRX clutching is very similar to the Yamaha CVT with a centrifugal wet clutch. If it is then it is the best clutch design out there. Much different than the popo or canned ham clutching.

 

[Ragnar406]

Rumor is all the axles are the same size too

 

[Kilo427]

I haven’t noticed much issue with reverse power but I’m not running 35s. I know they have an unlock for ecu and some clutching modifications to make it a bit stouter though.

 

[Choogsbro]

I haven’t heard of a reverse issue... care to explain?

Really not sure JTW but I think gear ratio is possibly to high. From what I've read it needs a bit more reverse low-end. Not sure how JBS has achieved this. I do know the dude knows CVT clutching. I've put his sheaves and kits in both my Yamahas. Almost never use low gear after installing his kits. Much more low end. Also slugged my wet clutch.

 

[Smitty335]

And the b**** of it is the money it takes to get a Honda to do the things we do. It’s bulls*** really. It would cost Honda little to nothing to make a machine with standard options so we weren’t nickel and dimed to death after purchase.

Yea! But Jackson doesn't make a turbo for the KRX, I would rather buy a Talon with a turbo and spend $ 10,000.00 more for something I have no use for! HA! You can have the dunes, I'll takes rocks, trees and mountains where you just need a reliable/sturdy machine!

 

[Choogsbro]

I haven’t heard of a reverse issue... care to explain?

 

[Smitty335]

37 inch tires in the mountain woods, not me!

 

[Choogsbro]

37 inch tires in the mountain woods, not me!

I get that but most anything with a CVT at some point will require different clutching with bigger tires. No sprockets to change.😏

 

[Smitty335]

I get that but most anything with a CVT at some point will require different clutching with bigger tires. No sprockets to change.😏

It comes with 30's perfect?

 

[Choogsbro]

It comes with 30's perfect?

Oh ok. When you getting yours ?

 

[Smitty335]

Now that @Kilo427 has done the deed... let’s discuss. I know there are many of us looking to make the same move.

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@nbomar @Ragnar406 @Cuoutdoors @GlockMeister @Landman

Wasn't it some of you SUCK ASS MULES that gave me a hard time for saying I liked the other new Green machine, before Bass Pro took them over? And where's all the ridicule for @JTW. HA! Think the Wild Cat still has the Talon beat, but I won't have any thing with Johnny Morris's name on it!

 

[GlockMeister]

Yea! But Jackson doesn't make a turbo for the KRX, I would rather buy a Talon with a turbo and spend $ 10,000.00 more for something I have no use for! HA! You can have the dunes, I'll takes rocks, trees and mountains where you just need a reliable/sturdy machine!

Actually i think they do.....not for sure on if its Jackson...but there is a turbo kit out for it.

 

[Choogsbro]

Wasn't it some of you SUCK ASS MULES that gave me a hard time for saying I liked the other new Green machine?

I think it might be an awesome machine. Quite heavy though.