E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE×
Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
686 / 41.86
749 / 45.7
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 686 / 41.86 | 749 / 45.7 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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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 | Standard |
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| Foot Peg Location | Driver | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Decal Kit | Standard | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard |
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| Fog Lights | Standard | – |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light |
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| Speedometer | 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 | Standard | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 599.7 / 1322 | 567 / 1250 ✓ |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver |
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| Tow Hook | 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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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | Standard |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Service Reminder | – | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 9.46 |
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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 |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | 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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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 329 / 725 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 176 / 6.9 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Total Valves | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valves ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Limited | 12-month limited warranty ✓ |
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| Parent Company | Yamaha | 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 | 10.5 | – |
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| Steering Make | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) | – |
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| Steering Type | Power | EPS |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | No | No |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | No | Yes |
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| Light Guard | No | No |
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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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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 861 / 33.9 | 850 / 33.5 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 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.) | 231 / 9.1 ✓ | 190 / 7.5 |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent Double Wishbone | Independent double wishbone with coil-over shock absorber |
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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.) | 180 / 7.1 ✓ | 170 / 6.7 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone | Double wishbone with coil-over shock absorber |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Sealed oil-bathed multi-disc brake |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual hydraulic disc brakes |
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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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| Ignition | Electric | DC-CDI |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 44 ✓ | – |
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| Carborator Count | 0 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | DFI with 36mm Throttle Bodies ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 4.02in. x 3.31in. | 3.35in. x 2.60in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 102mm x 84mm ✓ | 85.0mm x 66.0mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | Engine Braking System |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | V-Twin |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2070 / 81.48 ✓ | 2195 / 86.4 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1181 / 46.5 | 1180 / 46.5 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1240 / 48.8 | 1220 / 48.0 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 49.9 / 110 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 139.7 / 308 | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 18.2 / 4.8 | 19.3 / 5.1 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | Maxxis AT25 x 10 - 12 MU20 | AT25 x 10-12 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | Maxxis AT25 x 8 - 12 MU19 | AT25 x 8-12 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | Standard |
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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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| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | Front |
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| Driveline Make | On-Command | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2WD 4WD Lock |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 ✓ | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | UltraMatic | Kawasaki |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 686 / 311.2 ✓ | – |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1250 / 49.2 ✓ | 1285 / 50.6 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 274 / 10.8 ✓ | 230 / 9.1 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | Maxxis | Maxxis |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard |
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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
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (749cc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (567kg)
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2020 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE vs 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS has the largest displacement at 749cc, 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 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS is the lightest at 329kg (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 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 EPS 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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