Think of Viking cab enclosures as a ladder, from a bit of overhead cover up to a full steel cab, with the price climbing at each step for more sealing, more durability and more all-season comfort. Most buyers do not need the top rung, and plenty are well served in the middle. The table lays out the levels so you can match the spend to the work, then the guide covers what actually changes when you step up to a hard cab.
| Level | What it is | Material | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft top | Overhead cover only, no sides | Marine-grade polyester | Shade and rain from above, the cheapest start | $137–$267 |
| Soft sides & partial | Side enclosures or soft doors, keep your top | Marine canvas with vinyl windows | Closing the sides on a budget | $299–$530 |
| Full soft cab | Doors, windows and top as one kit | Marine polyester, some with hard-plastic doors | Sealing the whole cab, removable for summer | $449–$927 |
| Framed / convertible | Steel-framed doors or a poly convertible cab | Steel frame with fabric, or 1/4" polycarbonate | Durable doors that adapt season to season | $1,384–$5,310 |
| Full hard / steel cab | Complete rigid cab with glass and wipers | 5mm poly or 16-gauge steel with tempered glass | A car-like, heatable, year-round work cab | $4,225–$6,300 |
The jump from a soft cab to a hard one is the biggest decision on this page, and it is real money, from under $1,000 for a full soft cab to $4,225 and up for hardware. Here is what that buys. A DFK hard cab uses 5mm triple-hard-coated polycarbonate doors on a powder-coated steel tube frame with automotive weatherstripping and a tempered-glass windshield that tilts and can be driven fully open. The Curtis all-steel cab goes further with 16-gauge powder-coated steel doors on heavy steel hinges that kill door flex, dual windshield wipers for full three-passenger visibility, and gas pistons on the doors, and it accepts a matching heater. A Moose complete cab wraps the machine front, back and both sides in polycarbonate, safety glass and steel. What you are paying for is sealing that does not leak or rattle, quiet, and a cab solid enough to run a heater and wipers like a truck. Two honest notes: a hard cab is a year-round install, not a strip-it-for-summer piece, and a Viking VI needs the longer six-seat cab, so match the kit to your seat count rather than assuming a standard Viking cab will reach the back row.
The bottom rung is overhead and partial cover. A 3 Star soft top is $136.95, a vinyl windshield-and-top combo is $267.28, and a windshield-roof-rear combo is $417.01. This is shade and some weather for the least money.
The middle is soft and hybrid cabs, and it is where most Viking owners land. Greene Mountain side enclosures are $349.95, its $449 full cab adds hard-plastic doors that zip in or stow, a 3 Star full cab runs $729.95 to $879.22, and the six-seat Octane Ridge VI soft cab is $827.99 to $926.99. Real all-weather sealing for a few hundred dollars.
The top rung is hard and permanent, and the Viking has more of it than most machines. The DFK full hard cab runs $4,225 to $6,975 depending on the heater and wiper options, a Moose complete cab is $4,250, and the Curtis all-steel cab tops the page at $6,299.99. The SuperATV convertible polycarbonate cab spans $2,910.95 to $5,309.95 in between.
Most enclosures carry a risk-free 90-day return, though the built-to-order hard cabs are exchange-only for damage or fitment. Everything Yamaha Offroad also offers extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in, added right at checkout. Financing through Affirm is available at checkout, which is the usual route on a four-figure hard cab. Proud of the finished Viking? Email a picture to customerservice@everythingyamahaoffroad.com and it may land on our Facebook page.
These three carry the most Viking cab coverage, from the value soft cabs to the full steel build.
Above them at the premium end, Curtis Industries makes the 16-gauge all-steel cab with dual wipers, Moose builds a complete poly-and-glass cab, and SuperATV runs the 1/4-inch polycarbonate convertible. Octane Ridge, Seizmik and Falcon Ridge round out the soft-cab and framed-door bench.
Soft cab or hard cab, and is a hard cab worth it?
A soft cab in marine canvas seals out rain, wind and cold, costs a few hundred dollars, and strips off for summer, which is enough for most owners. A hard cab in polycarbonate, glass and steel seals tighter, stays quiet, runs a heater and wipers, and lasts for years, but it starts around $4,225 and stays on year-round. If you work the Viking through winter as a job vehicle, the hard cab earns its keep. For seasonal or lighter use, a full soft cab is the smarter spend.
Does the Viking VI use a different cab than the standard Viking?
Yes. The Viking VI has a longer wheelbase and seats six across two rows, so it needs an enclosure cut to cover the back row, not a standard three-seat Viking cab. Greene Mountain, Octane Ridge and DFK all make VI-specific versions. Match the kit to your seat count, and if you are unsure which cab you have, send us the year and model.
What is the most complete cab I can put on a Viking?
The Curtis all-steel cab is the top of the line, with 16-gauge powder-coated steel doors on heavy steel hinges, a hard-coated venting polycarbonate windshield, dual wipers for full three-passenger visibility, and an available heater, so it drives much like a truck. The DFK and Moose full hard cabs are close behind. All three turn the Viking into a genuine all-season, heatable work cab.
Do these enclosures include the windshield and roof?
It depends on the kit. A full hard cab like the DFK or Curtis is a complete system. Many soft cabs are built "for hard windshield," meaning they include the doors, top and rear but expect you to add a windshield, and side-only kits count on the top you already run. Read what is in the kit, and we will confirm the pieces so the cab actually closes up.
How long does a soft cab last, and can I leave it on to trailer?
Good marine-grade canvas takes years of rain, sun and cold, but the clear vinyl windows haze with age, and no soft cab is meant for highway speeds, so strip the panels before towing the machine. A hard cab sidesteps both issues, at several times the price. Match the build to how hard and how often the Viking actually works.