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Kawasaki has built a reputation for dependability, durability, and versatility in the side-by-side (SxS) market. Whether you’re a rancher, trail enthusiast, or weekend adventurer, Kawasaki offers a lineup of UTVs that cater to various needs—particularly with their Mule, Ridge, and Teryx models.
At Big Dog Powersports in Wichita, Kansas, we’re here to help you choose the right machine for your lifestyle. In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between these three Kawasaki workhorses—including who they’re best for, available trims, and price points.
🛻 Kawasaki Mule: Built for Work
The Kawasaki Mule is one of the most iconic utility vehicles ever made, known for its rugged simplicity and outstanding reliability in job-focused environments.
✅ Best For:
- Ranchers and farmers
- Property owners with large acreage
- Landscaping, construction, and commercial use
- Hauling tools, supplies, or cargo
- Anyone prioritizing function over speed
🔧 Key Features:
- 2WD and 4WD options
- Diesel and gas engine choices
- High payload and towing capacities
- Bench seating for multiple passengers
- Roll-over protection and heavy-duty chassis
🚜 Variants:
- Mule SX: Compact size, ideal for tighter spaces
- Mule 4000: Differential Lock and EPS
- Mule PRO-MX: Mid-size balance of utility and agility
💲 Price Range:
- $8,000 – $20,000+ depending on size, seating, engine, and accessories
Explore the 2025 Kawasaki Mule lineup:
🌲 Kawasaki Teryx: Trail-Ready Adventure
If the Mule is the workhorse, the Teryx is the weekend warrior. Designed for outdoor recreation, the Teryx is built for trail riding, hunting, and exploration, with sportier suspension and aggressive styling.
✅ Best For:
- Trail riders and off-road adventurers
- Hunters needing a reliable backwoods machine
- Dual-purpose users (work + weekend fun)
- Riders who want comfort with capability
🔧 Key Features:
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Fox shocks on many models
- Selectable 4WD
- EPS (Electric Power Steering)
- High-quality fit and finish
🚙 Variants:
- Teryx S LE: Upgraded suspension and premium paint
- Teryx4: 4-seat option for families or groups
- Teryx KRX 1000: High-performance model with enhanced power and suspension
💲 Price Range:
- $14,000 – $18,000+
Explore the 2025 Kawasaki Teryx lineup:
🏁 Kawasaki Ridge: All-New Premium Utility & Recreation
New for 2025, the Kawasaki Ridge is a bold entry that blends the best of the Mule’s utility with the Teryx’s trail comfort—adding a fully enclosed cab option, making it ideal for year-round use.
✅ Best For:
- Ranchers and recreational riders seeking both work and comfort
- Owners who ride in cold, wet, or hot conditions
- Property owners with mixed-use needs (trail + chores + family rides)
- Buyers looking for premium creature comforts
🔧 Key Features:
- Liquid-cooled, 999cc 4-stroke engine
- 10.8 inches of front suspension travel
- Available HVAC, full cab, and tilt bed
- Digital dash, automotive-style fit and finish
- Quiet belt drive and CVT transmission
🚙 Variants:
- Ridge HVAC: Fully enclosed cab with heat & A/C
- Ridge XR: Enhanced power and suspension
💲 Price Range:
- $23,000 – $29,000+
Explore the 2025 Kawasaki Ridge lineup:
🧰 Need Service for Your Kawasaki UTV?
Whether you ride a Mule, Ridge, or Teryx—or own another brand like Can-Am, Polaris, or Honda—keeping your machine in top shape is crucial.
At Big Dog Powersports in Wichita, our experienced team provides:
- Routine UTV maintenance
- Full diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Accessory installation
- Engine, brake, and suspension repair
- Tire mounting and balancing
- And more
🛠️ Schedule your service today and keep your UTV running like new—no matter what brand you drive.
👉 Call us or stop by Big Dog Powersports in Wichita, Kansas—where riders and workers trust us to keep them going strong.
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