E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi×
Yamaha Kodiak 450×
Linhai Promax 500×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493 / 30.08
421 / 25.69
471 / 28.7
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493 / 30.08 ✓ | 421 / 25.69 | 471 / 28.7 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | No | No | No |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | No |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Brush Guard | No | Yes | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | Light |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Clock | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Standard | Standard | Receiver |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | No |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | – | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | – | Standard |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 295 / 650 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | – | No |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | – | 200 / 7.9 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 6 Limited | 12-month limited warranty ✓ |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 10.5 | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | Standard |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | Yes | No |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 599.7 / 1322 | 450 / 992 ✓ |
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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.) | – | 39.9 / 88 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 119.8 / 264 | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless | Tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Driveline Make | – | On-Command | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | No | – |
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| Kill Switch Tether Cord | – | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | 34 ✓ | – |
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| Carborator Count | – | 0 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Mikuni | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.67 | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Yamaha | Linhai |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan | China |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1209 / 47.6 | 1181 / 46.5 | 1150 / 45.3 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2115 / 83.28 | 2036 / 80.16 ✓ | 2100 / 82.7 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | – | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 201 / 7.9 | 188 / 7.4 | 250 / 9.8 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone | Swingarm with single shock coil spring oil damped |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | – | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 180 / 7.1 | 170 / 6.7 | 250 / 9.8 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone | Independent double A-arm coil spring oil damped |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Sealed mechanical drum brake |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual hydraulic disc brakes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric | CDI Electronic |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carburetor |
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| Compression Ratio | 10:1 ✓ | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.44in. x 3.23in. | 3.33in. x 2.96in. | 3.62in. x 2.80in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 84.5mm x 75mm | 92.0mm x 71.0mm |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | Standard | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid / Air | Liquid-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 2-valves | 4-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 | 1161 / 45.7 ✓ | 1200 / 47.2 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Computer | – | – | Standard |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 259 / 10.2 ✓ | 244 / 9.6 | 250 / 9.8 |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 672 / 305 | 637 / 288.9 ✓ | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 919 / 36.2 | 856 / 33.7 | 850 / 33.5 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 2.27 | – | 9.46 |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 0.6 | – | 2.5 |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.37 | – | 0.33 |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front | – | Front |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 17.5 / 4.6 | 14 / 3.7 ✓ | 12.0 / 3.2 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | Maxxis AT 25 X 10-12 | AT25 x 10 - 12 | 25 x 10-12 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | Maxxis AT 25 X 8-12 | AT25 x 8 - 12 | 25 x 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Maxxis | – | Maxxis |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front | Front |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | Front | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 2WD 4WD |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | Quadmatic | UltraMatic | Linhai |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | 5-speed manual with reverse ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 | 1240 / 48.8 ✓ | 1350 / 53.1 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Service Reminder | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cc)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (450kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi
Comparing 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi vs 2020 Yamaha Kodiak 450 vs 2025 Linhai Promax 500 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi has the largest displacement at 493cc, 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 Linhai Promax 500 is the lightest at 295kg (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 2025 Linhai Promax 500 has the highest towing capacity at 450kg. 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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