Kawasaki’s Brute Force™ 650 4x4i
ATV is an economical addition to the Kawasaki
family of V-twin powered sport-utility all-terrain
vehicles. It couples the luxurious ride inherent
with front and rear independent suspension and
the qualities of this durable and powerful 633cc
engine.
This ATV will shine under the
most grueling circumstances in both low-to-mid
range rpm and high rpm ranges. The 90-degree,
liquid-cooled four-stroke powerplant will be
there to answer any needs posed by its target
audience of adventure enthusiasts and sportsmen.
The engine features a bore and
stroke of 80mm x 63mm, linerless aluminum cylinders
based on its big brother’s, and a lightweight
crankshaft.
Helping to lighten the load,
engineers have used aluminum to replace steel
in the construction of the front exhaust pipe
cover, new two-piece center exhaust pipe cover,
and the muffler cover. Transmission gears in
the Brute Force 650 4x4i feature holes to lighten
the overall weight and several other minor changes
have been introduced to optimize the power-to-weight
ratio.
Its chassis has a revised caster
angle for the front A-arms—upper and lower—resulting
in light and responsive steering as well as
excellent ground-following abilities. Shock
absorber spring rates and initial preload settings
for both front and rear have been revised to
improve ride comfort. Riding comfort was also
considered when this unit was slated for a seat
using a softer urethane foam cushion.
The Brute Force 650 4x4i transfers
power from its V-twin engine to the wheels through
a dual range continuously variable transmission
(CVT) featuring high, low, and reverse. The
rider can select two- or four-wheel drive by
simply pressing a handlebar-mounted button.
Stopping the 650 4x4i are dual
200mm front discs and an enclosed wet multi-plate
rear brake system. Its towing capacity is a
hefty 1,250 pounds, and it will carry a combined
264 pounds on its front and rear racks.
It may be the slightly smaller
one in Kawasaki’s stable of IRS-equipped
ATVs, but it doesn’t sacrifice anything
in the “looks” department. Designers
gave the Brute Force 650 4x4i a rugged, take-on-anything
type of appearance with a front guard design
that will both attract onlookers and satisfy
owners. It will come cloaked in either Woodsman
Green, Aztec Red, or Realtree Hardwoods Green®
HD™ camouflage.
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