E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Kawasaki Bayou 400 4X4×
Suzuki QuadSport Z50×
Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 ES×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
391cc / Unknown
49 / 3.0
420 / 25.63
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 391cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC single cylinder ✓ | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | 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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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver | 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 | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | No | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | No | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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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 | – | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | Gauge |
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| Speedometer | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Clock | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | – | No | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | – | No | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Light Guard | – | No | No |
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| Radiator Guard | – | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | Standard | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | – | No |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | – | – | No |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | – | No |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 29.9 / 66 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Reserve (l / gal.) | – | – | 4.9 / 1.3 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Driveline Make | – | – | TraxLok |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | – | 616 / 279.4 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | – | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | – | 170 / 6.7 ✓ |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | – | Steel |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | – | 170 / 6.7 ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | – | 190 / 7.5 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | – | No |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | – | 34 ✓ |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 0 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Keihin |
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| Engine Braking | – | – | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 12-month limited warranty | 12 Limited |
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| Parent Company | – | Suzuki | Honda |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 6 | 16 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Japan | Japan |
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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 | – | No | Standard |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | – | 160 / 6.3 ✓ |
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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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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 9.46 | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Total Valves | – | 4 ✓ | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valves |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 499.9 / 1102 | – | 384.7 / 848 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 795 / 31.3 | 535 / 21.1 ✓ | 856 / 33.7 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 69.9 / 154 | – | – |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 39.9 / 88 | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 12.11 / 3.2 | 2.7 / 0.7 | 14.8 / 3.9 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | AT24 x 10-11 tubeless | AT16 x 8-7 | Maxxis 24 x 10-11 |
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| Tires Front | AT24 x 8-11 tubeless | AT16 x 8-7 | Maxxis 24 x 8-12 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Final Drive | Shaft, 4-wheel drive | Chain | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed, plus reverse ✓ | Automatic V-belt with centrifugal clutch | Automatic |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 270 / 595.4 | 78 / 171 ✓ | – |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1199 / 47.2 | 830 / 32.7 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 185 / 7.3 ✓ | 120 / 4.7 | 183 / 7.2 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 1.42in. x 1.91in. | 3.41in. x 2.82in. |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 0 / 0 ✓ | 765 / 30.1 | 1173 / 46.2 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2019 / 79.5 | 1270 / 50.0 ✓ | 2103 / 82.80 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Quad-link, 5.1 of travel | Swingarm coil spring oil damped | Swing Arm |
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| Front Suspension | Dual A-arms, 5.1 of travel | Independent swing axle coil spring oil damped | Independent Double Wishbone |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Single Drum | Drum brake | Sealed Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Drum brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | DC-CDI Electric with recoil backup | CDI Electronic | Electric |
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| Fuel System | Kleihin CVK32 ✓ | Mikuni VM13 carburetor | Fuel Injected |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 81 mm x 76 mm ✓ | 36.0mm x 48.6mm | 86.5mm x 71.5mm |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | liquid-cooled | Air-cooled | Liquid |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | OHV |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 391cc / Unknown | 49 / 3.0 | 420 / 25.63 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1130 / 44.5 | 760 / 29.9 ✓ | 1204 / 47.4 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 2.5 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.33 | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Front | Front |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | No | – |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 7 | 11 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 8 ✓ | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 16 | 24 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 7 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 8 | 8 |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 16 | 24 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | – | Dunlop | Maxxis |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | No | – |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | NULL | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | NULL | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | NULL | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Chain | – |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 2WD | 2 |
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| Transmission Make | – | QuadMatic | – |
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| Suspension |
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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 | – |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubed | Tubed |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | – | 9.2 |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 ES
- Heavier than the 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 ES
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (420cc)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- 4WD capable — better traction in mud, sand and steep terrain
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 1999 Kawasaki Bayou 400 4X4 vs 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 vs 2020 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 ES — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 ES has the largest displacement at 420cc, 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 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 is the lightest at 78kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
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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