The 271 cc
liquid cooled engine provided decent power output
for our trail riding and was sporty enough to
have some fun with out on the trail. Power output
is targeted for low and mid range and should easily
be controllable by new riders with it very smooth
power delivery at slow speed riding. The CVT transmission
is coupled via a Centrifugal Clutch set up that
provided great control and power delivery.
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The
all-new Brute Force 300 features first
in its class CVT with centrifugal clutch |
The
Kawasaki Brute Force also features a back-up
pull start |
Both the engine and transmission breathing tubes
are routed high on the Brute Force to provide
for excellent mud and water protection. A quick
view provided us with the opinion that overall
engine and transmission maintenance would be straight
forward and fairly simple with easy access to
anything usually associated with routine service
work.
Braking is one of the Brute Force 300’s
strongest points with triple disc brakes that
work extremely well. Combined with engine braking,
even a novice rider should feel quite comfortable
on the steepest descents.
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The
Brute Force 300 features Maxxis tires
up front & in the rear for great traction |
Kawasaki teamed up with Maxxis tires and equipped
the Brute Force 300 with a rear tire that was
more squared and offered excellent traction and
control over the normal balloon tires so acclimated
with entry level machines. The front tires gave
us a positive feel with no feeling of roll and
the entire package was void of the typical "bounce"
one tends to find on a small ATV. Traction overall
was very good as slick and wet conditions were
abundant for our test ride.
The factory shocks were ample, providing a
smooth ride at normal speeds and a positive
feeling throughout the trails. The chassis boasting
one of the widest tracks in its class, stability
was more then sufficient even for a novice rider.
Kawasaki aimed its handling on this models intended
purpose of slower speeds however we found it
did quite well when pushed beyond what its targeted
market might expect to encounter.
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The
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 has a swingarm
style rear end with a single shock &
disc brake |
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The
Brute Force 300 offer a large front storage
compartmenta, which can easily hold 4
bottles of water |
Front and rear racking is ample with a combined
weight carrying capacity of 100 pounds. A winch
mount is standard on the Brute Force, and it has
descent 500 pound towing capacity. With the excellent
low speed power and torque, pulling a small trailer
or wagon around the homestead should be an easy
chore. Front storage is even better then on the
Brute Force 750 and we can attest it will hold
4 bottles of water or enough trail accessories
to keep most happy. A built in drink holder is
integrated into the front fenders as well that
really comes in handy for quick access.
