E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4i×
Kawasaki Bayou 250×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
633 cc / 38.6
228 cc / 13.91
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 633cc,Four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve ✓ | 228cc, Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No |
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| Colors | Woodsman Green, Sunbeam Red, Super Black, Candy Thunder Blue or REALTREE Hardwoods Green® HD | Woodsman Green, Polar White or Sunbeam Red |
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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 | 30W x 2 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 Type | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Clock | Standard | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 567 / 1250 ✓ | 204.1 / 450 |
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| Rear Hitch | 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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| 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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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 908 / 35.8 | 729 / 28.7 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front | – |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 39.9 / 88 | 20 / 44 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | Unknown / 176 ✓ | – |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | Unknown / 88 ✓ | 66 / 44 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 20.44 / 5.4 | 9.84 / 2.6 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Shaft |
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| Final Drive Ratio | – | 4.68 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 426 / 193 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, Warranty 12 Months | Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months - Warranty 12 Months |
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| Parent Company | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | 10.8 ft. | – |
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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 Stabilizer Bar | No | No |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
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| Light Guard | No | No |
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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 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 | Driver |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment with 7.9 in. travel | Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks with 4.5 in. travel |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 170.2 / 6.7 | 114 / 4.5 ✓ |
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| Front Suspension | Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment with 6.7 in. travel | Single A-arm, independent with 4.5 in. travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Sealed multi-disc | Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic discs | Dual drums |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Solid state with electronic ignition backup |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 34 ✓ | 24 |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | Mikuni |
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| Fuel System | (2 x) Keihin CVKR-34 | Mikuni VM24SS ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.15in. x 2.48 in. | 2.72in. x 2.4 in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 80.0mm x 63.0mm | 69.0mm x 61.0mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 1.04 | 0.56 |
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| Engine Braking | K-EBC | K-EBC |
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| Engine Cylinders | SOHC | single cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | Four-stroke | four-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 8 ✓ | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valve |
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| Engine Valves | four-valve | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 633 cc / 38.6 ✓ | 228 cc / 13.91 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 200.7 / 7.9 | 114 / 4.5 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 22 |
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| Tires Rear | AT25 x 10-12 ✓ | AT22x10-10 tubeless |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 9 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 21 |
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| Tires Front | AT25 x 8-12 ✓ | AT21x8-9 tubeless |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless |
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| Tire Make | Dunlop | Dunlop |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 130 / 286.6 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Final Drive | shaft | Shaft |
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| Transmission | KAPS, Dual Range with Reverse, 2WD/4WD ✓ | Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 274.9 / 606 | 183.3 / 404 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1280.2 / 50.4 | 1115.1 / 43.9 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 256.5 / 10.1 | 154.9 / 6.1 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1229 / 48.4 ✓ | 1038.9 / 40.9 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1176 / 46.3 | 1021 / 40.2 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2195 / 86.4 | 1781 / 70.1 ✓ |
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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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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Instumentation | – | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (633 cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (567kg)
- 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
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4i
Comparing 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4i vs 2007 Kawasaki Bayou 250 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4i has the largest displacement at 633 cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4i has the highest towing capacity at 567kg. 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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