Kawasaki ATVs: specifications and model differences
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Kawasaki ATV models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Curb weight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Brute Force 300 | Utility | 271cc | 551.3 lb | $5,199 |
| Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4 | Utility | 443cc | 688.0 lb | $6,899 |
| Kawasaki Brute Force 750 | Utility | 749cc | 707.8 lb | $10,099 |
| Kawasaki KFX 50 | Youth | 49.5cc | 249.2 lb | $2,699 |
| Kawasaki KFX 90 | Youth | 89.9cc | 269.0 lb | $3,449 |
KFX age groups and Brute Force drive systems
Youth. The Kawasaki KFX50 and Kawasaki KFX90 are chain-driven youth quads.
Utility. The Brute Force 300 is two-wheel drive and tows 500 lb, the Brute Force 450 4x4 tows 1,050 lb, and the Brute Force 750 tows 1,250 lb.
Compare Kawasaki ATVs with Honda and Suzuki
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Kawasaki sells youth quads and Brute Force utility ATVs. This page covers 5 current models, from the 49.5cc KFX50 at $2,699 to the 749cc Brute Force 750 at $10,099. The table lists class, engine, weight, towing rating and starting price; Kawasaki ATV models compared.
How Kawasaki organizes its ATV lineup
Youth. The KFX50 and KFX90 are chain-driven youth quads.
Utility. The Brute Force 300 is two-wheel drive and tows 500 lb, the Brute Force 450 4x4 tows 1,050 lb, and the Brute Force 750 tows 1,250 lb.
Which Kawasaki ATV to buy
The Brute Force 450 at $6,899 is the value pick: Dirt Wheels calls its power strong and reliable, and says the suspension is well matched to the engine. The 300 at $5,199 is the cheapest utility model, and Off-Road Official gives it around 22 horsepower. Owners of the youth quads report starting problems, according to Wild Ride ATV.
Kawasaki ATV history and reputation
Kawasaki's ATVs are built by the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries , headquartered in Kobe, Japan. On the ATV pages, reviewers praise the 450's styling, borrowed from the updated 750, and note that Off-Road Official's headline asks whether the Brute Force 300 is a true Kawasaki.
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ATV questions
What is the cheapest Kawasaki ATV?
The KFX50 youth quad at $2,699 is the cheapest, and the Brute Force 300 at $5,199 is the cheapest utility ATV.
What towing figure does the Kawasaki ATV range give the Brute Force 450?
Kawasaki lists 1,050 lb, which is more than Honda's Rancher 4x4 at 848 lb. Kawasaki lists a 75 lb front rack and a 150 lb rear rack on the same machine.
Which Kawasaki Brute Force ATV is two-wheel drive only?
No. It is a two-wheel-drive shaft-drive ATV with a 500 lb towing rating. Kawasaki lists racks of 44 lb at the front and 66 lb at the rear for it.