E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Kazuma Dingo 150×
Can-Am DS 250×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
149cc / Unknown
249.4 cc / 15.22
376cc / 22.94
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, 7.7 kW @ 7,500 rpm | 4-stroke, single, 4-valve SOHC | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Performance |
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| Torque (Ft Lbs.) | – | 14.8 | – |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | 20 Nm @ 5500 RPM ✓ | – |
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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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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | Yes |
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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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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | No |
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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 (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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| Colors | – | Yellow | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | – | 2 headlamps (35W) w/ tail light/brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only) ✓ | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | – |
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| Performance |
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| Torque rpm | – | 5500 ✓ | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Canada | USA |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 16 | 16 |
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| Parent Company | – | Can-Am™ | Arctic Cat |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | – | Yes |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Floor Board Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | – | Yes |
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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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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | – | – | 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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| Instrumentation |
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| Instumentation | – | Neutral light, reverse light, and oil/temperature light | – |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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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 Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 91 / 200 ✓ |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | – | 6.5 |
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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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| Transmission Make | – | – | Duramatic |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | – | 2500/1134 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | – | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | – | – | Warn |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | – |
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| Fuel System | – | Keihin PTG 23 ✓ | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 2.8in. x 2.5 in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | – | 71 mm x 63 mm ✓ | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.58 | 0.67 |
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| Engine Make | – | Rotax | – |
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| Total Valves | – | 4 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valve | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | – | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | 7.7 kW @ 7,500 rpm | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 808 / 31.8 | 800 / 31.5 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 5 / 1.2 | 12.5 / 3.3 | 18 / 4.75 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 22 x 10 x 10 | 20 x 11 x 9 in. (508 x 279 x 229 mm) | 25 X 10-12 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 23 x 7 x 10 | 22 x 7 x 10 in. (559 x 178 x 254 mm) | 25 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 185 / 407 ✓ | 194 / 429 | 334.8 / 738 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1118 / 44 | 1105 / 43.5 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 914 / 36 ✓ | 1030 / 40.5 | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1499 / 59 ✓ | 1830 / 72 | 2057 / 81 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Mono shock | Swingarm, 5 position adjustable pre-load; 6.7 in. travel (170 mm) ✓ | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Front Suspension | Shocks with dual A-arm | Double A-arm, 5 position adjustable pre-load; 5.5 in. travel (140 mm) ✓ | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Disc | Single hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Drum | Dual hydraulic discs | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | 12V CDI ✓ | Electric | Electric / Pull |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil-Cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 149cc / Unknown | 249.4 cc / 15.22 | 376cc / 22.94 ✓ |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 23 ✓ | – |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 140 / 5.5 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel | Aluminum |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 9 | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 11 | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 20 | 25 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 10 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 22 | 25 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | – | Ohtsu® | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | No | Yes |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Final Drive | – | Chain driven/solid axle | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 ✓ |
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| Transmission | – | Automatic CVT, sub-transmission with forward, neutral & reverse | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | – | 1194 / 47 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | – | 260 / 10.2 ✓ | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 170 / 6.7 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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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 | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | – | – | 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
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE
- Drum brakes on front — less stopping power than disc
✓ Pros
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Dingo 150
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (376cccc)
- 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 Dingo 150
Comparing 2006 Kazuma Dingo 150 vs 2007 Can-Am DS 250 vs 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE has the largest displacement at 376cccc, 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 Dingo 150 is the lightest at 185kg (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 LE 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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