E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Kazuma Falcon 150×
Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
149cc / Unknown
82cc / 5
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 4-stroke, 7 kW @ 7,500 rpm | 82cc, forced-air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder ✓ | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Total Valves | – | – | 4 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | – | – | 4-Valve ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | – | Suzuki | Arctic Cat |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 12 | 16 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Japan | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | – | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard | – |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | Standard | – |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | Yellow/Black, Red/Black | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Parental Controls | – | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | – | Standard |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | – | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | – | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission Make | – | – | Duramatic |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | – | Yes |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | – | No |
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| Floor Board Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | – | – | Yes |
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| Cargo Bed Material | – | – | Polyethylene |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | – | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | – | – | Standard |
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| Lighting | – | – | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | – | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | – | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 476 / 1050 ✓ |
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| Tow Hook | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | – | No |
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| Backrest Type | – | – | Fixed |
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| Backrest Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | – | Rear |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol / 2 Stroke Oil Auto Mix ✓ | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 16 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Mikuni | – |
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| Fuel System | – | Mikuni VM16SH ✓ | Carburetor |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 7.4:1 | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 1.97in. x 1.65 in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | – | 50.0mm x 42.0mm | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.37 | 0.66 |
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| Engine Valves | – | SOHC (Single overhead Cam) | SOHC |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | 7 kW @ 7,500 rpm ✓ | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 787 / 31 ✓ | 645.2 / 25.4 | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 5 / 1.2 | 6 / 1.6 | 21 / 5.5 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Lubrication | – | Oil injection | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 19 x 7 x 8 | AT 19 x 7-8 | 25 X 11-12 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 181 / 400 ✓ | 99.8 / 220 | 336.6 / 742 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 965 / 38 | 870 / 34.3 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 914 / 36 | 805 / 31.7 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1499 / 59 | 1420 / 55.9 ✓ | 2489 / 98 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing arm, adjustable shocks | Unit swing suspension, oil-damped | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Front Suspension | Independent with dual A-arms, adjustable shocks | Independent, single A-arm, oil-damped | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Disc | Single mechanical drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Disc | Dual mechanical drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | 12V CDI ✓ | CDI (Electic) | Electric / Pull |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil-Cooled | forced-air-cooled | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | two-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 149cc / Unknown | 82cc / 5 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Front | 19 x 7 x 8 | AT 19 x 7-8 | 25 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | – | – | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 80 / 3.2 ✓ | – |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 19 | 25 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 6.5 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 19 | 25 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | – | Dunlop | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | No | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 130 / 5.1 ✓ | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Final Drive | – | #520 chain ✓ | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission | – | Variable-speed, automatic clutch | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | – | 939.8 / 37 | 1473.2 / 58 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | – | 109.2 / 4.3 | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Falcon 150
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Falcon 150
Comparing 2006 Kazuma Falcon 150 vs 2004 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic vs 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX has the largest displacement at 493cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2006 Kazuma Falcon 150 is the lightest at 181kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX has the highest towing capacity at 476kg. For general farm duties any quad with 4WD and a towing rating above 400kg is suitable for light implements, spray rigs and game-reserve work.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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