Kawasaki is bringing out the big guns, beginning with the Brute Force 750 4x4 and continuing with the release of the Brute Force 650 4x4 (formerly known as the old-school Prairie 650). The 700 Prairie has also received a boost with the introduction of fuel injection (the carb version is also still available). Interestingly, both the Bayou 300 2x4 and 4x4 have been discontinued, as has the long-in-the-tooth Mojave 250.
Kawasaki
Brute Force 750 4x4i
Retail price: $7599; Camo, $7899
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 749cc
Bore x stroke: 85x66mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.7 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms/7.9 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed multiplate disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 604 lb
Ground clearance: 10.6 in.
Length/width/height: 86.3/46.3/49.2 in.
Seat height: 36.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 88/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 88/1250 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator: 14 volts @ 6000 rpm
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Hunter green, Aztec red, Desert yellow, Realtree Hardwoods Green HD Camouflage
Retail price: $7099; Camo, $7399; Team Green Special Edition (shown), $7399
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 697cc
Bore x stroke: 82x66mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.2 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed multiplate disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Claimed dry weight: 602 lb
Ground clearance: 7.6 in. (9.5 in. at center of chassis)
Length/width/height: 86.2/46.5/46.3 in.
Seat height: 34.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 88/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 88/1250 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator: 14 volts @ 6000 rpm
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Hunter green, Aztec red, Realtree Hardwoods Green HD Camouflage, Lime green (Team Green Special Edition)
Kawasaki
Brute Force 650 4x4
Retail price: $6599; Camo, $6899
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 633cc
Bore x stroke: 80x63mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.2 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed multiplate disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Claimed dry weight: NA
Ground clearance: 7.6 in. (9.5 in. at center of chassis)
Length/width/height: 86.2/46.5/46.3 in.
Seat height: 34.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 88/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 88/1250 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator: 14 volts @ 6000 rpm
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Aztec red, Woodsman green, Realtree Hardwoods Green HD Camouflage
Kawasaki
Prairie 360 2x4 & 4x4
Retail price: 2x4, $4599; 4x4 (shown), $5199; Camo, $5499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 362cc
Bore x stroke: 80x72mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CVK 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4 & 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock (4x4 only)
Front-wheel-drive: NA/Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.1 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.2 in.
Claimed dry weight: 584 lb; 604 lb
Ground clearance: 7.6 in.; 7.7 in. (10.2 in.; 9.8 in. at center of chassis)
Length/width/height: 81.3/47.4/46.3 in.
Seat height: 35.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 88/154 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 88/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator: 350 watts @ 6000 rpm (14 volts @ 8000 rpm)
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Hunter green, Aztec red, Realtree Hardwoods Green HD Camouflage (4x4 only)
Retail price: $2999
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 228cc
Bore x stroke: 69x61mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 24mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.1 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/4.5 in.
Rear: Swingarm, semi-independent/4.9 in.
Tires
Front: 21x8-9
Rear: 22x10-10
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 43.9 in.
Claimed dry weight: 404 lb
Ground clearance: 6.1 in.
Length/width/height: 70.1/40.2/40.9 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 44/66 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: Optional, 30/450 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 25-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Auxiliary lighting terminals inside front cover, auxiliary Electrical accessory terminals under seat
Alternator: 182 watts (14 volts @ 8000 rpm)
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Hunter green, Aztec red
Kawasaki
KFX700 & KFX700IG
Retail price: $6499; Lava red (shown) and Molten silver, $6799
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 697cc
Bore x stroke: 82x66mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/9.3 in.
Rear: Linkless swingarm/7.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 22x11-10
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 516 lb
Ground clearance: 6.3 in.
Length/width/height: 78.1/47.0/46.1 in.
Seat height: 33.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 14 volts @ 8000 rpm
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Kawasaki Lime green, Blazing orange, Lava red, Molten silver
Retail price: $5799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke DOHC
Displacement: 398cc
Bore x stroke: 90x62.2mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 37mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: 2.3 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.5 in.
Rear: Swingarm/9.1 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 373 lb
Ground clearance: 10.4 in.
Length/width/height: 72.0/45.9/45.7 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 175 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Kawasaki Lime green, Blazing orange
Retail price: $2349
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 82.5cc
Bore x stroke: 50x42mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 16mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 1.3 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/2.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/2.3 in.
Tires
Front: 19x7-8
Rear: 19x7-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 220 lb
Ground clearance: 4.3 in.
Length/width/height: 55.9/31.7/34.3 in.
Seat height: 25.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Color: Kawasaki Lime green
Retail price: $1849
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 49cc
Bore x stroke: 41x37.8mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 12mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 0.5 qt
Starting: Recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 1-speed automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/2.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/2.0 in.
Tires
Front: 16x8-7
Rear: 16x8-7
Brakes
Front: Dual mechanical drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: NA
Claimed dry weight: 156 lb
Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
Length/width/height: 49.6/29.9/29.3 in.
Seat height: 21.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Color: Kawasaki Lime green
KAWASAKI
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
800/661-RIDE (800/661-7433), 949/770-0400
www.kawasaki.com