The newest model in a line of highly acclaimed Kawasaki ATVs is loaded with enough sport and utility features to ensure it is worthy of its Brute Force name. Designed to meet strict standards for safety and reliability. Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single, 2-speed automatic with reverse, 2WD, shaft, 243 kg, 12L tank
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single
Displacement 271 cm3
Bore and Stroke 72.7 x 65.2 mm
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valve system SOHC, 2 valves
Fuel system Carburettor: CVK32
Ignition Full transistor digital ignition
Starting Electric with recoil backup (USA/AUS)
Electric (EUR)
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 2-speed automatic with reverse
Final drive 2WD, shaft
Primary reduction ratio 2.200 ~ 0.830 (belt converter)
Gear ratios:
Forward (High) 2.926 (50/14 x 32/37 x 18/19)
Forward (Low) 4.147 (50/14 x 38/31 x 18/19)
Reverse 4.128 (61/14 x 18/19)
Final reduction ratio 4.273 (47/11)
FRAME
Type Double tubular, steel
Wheel travel: front 131 mm
rear 141 mm
Tyres: front AT 22 x 7-10 MAXXIS
rear AT 22 x 10-10 MAXXIS
Caster (rake) 3.5o
Trail 16 mm
Track (front/rear) 850 mm / 830 mm
Steering angle (left/right) 39o / 39o
SUSPENSION
Front: Type Double wishbone with 5-way
adjustable preload
Rear: Type Swingarm with 5-way
adjustable preload
BRAKES
Front brakes Dual 180 mm discs with single-piston
calipers
Rear brake 180 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Parking brake Engages rear brake
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 1,915 mm
Overall width 1,080 mm
Overall height 1,170 mm
Wheelbase 1,165 mm
Ground clearance:
At rear gear case guard 155 mm
Seat height 845 mm
Curb mass 243 kg (USA/AUS)
242 kg (EUR)
Fuel capacity 12 litres
PERFORMANCE
Maximum power 16 kW {22 PS} / 7,500 rpm (USA/AUS)
16.0 kW {22 PS} / 7,500 rpm (EUR)
Maximum torque 22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m} / 6,500 rpm (USA/AUS)
22.3 N.m {2.3 kgf.m} / 6,500 rpm (EUR)
Minimum turning radius 2.8 m
Towing capacity 227 kg {500 lbs}