E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi×
Yamaha Kodiak 450×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493 / 30.08
421 / 25.69
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493 / 30.08 ✓ | 421 / 25.69 |
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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 Fender Flairs | Standard | – |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Brush Guard | No | Yes |
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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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| 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 | 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 | – |
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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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| Rear Hitch | 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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| 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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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 919 / 36.2 | 856 / 33.7 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | Yes |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 599.7 / 1322 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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| 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 | No |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes | No |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No |
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| Light Guard | No | No |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 10.5 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 2.27 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.37 | – |
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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 | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 201 / 7.9 ✓ | 188 / 7.4 |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 180 / 7.1 ✓ | 170 / 6.7 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
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| Compression Ratio | 10:1 ✓ | 10.0:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.44in. x 3.23in. | 3.33in. x 2.96in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 84.5mm x 75mm |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid / Air |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 ✓ | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2115 / 83.28 | 2036 / 80.16 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 0.6 | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1209 / 47.6 | 1181 / 46.5 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 259 / 10.2 ✓ | 244 / 9.6 |
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| Storage |
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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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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 17.5 / 4.6 | 14 / 3.7 ✓ |
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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 AT 25 X 10-12 | 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 AT 25 X 8-12 | AT25 x 8 - 12 |
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| Tire Make | Maxxis | – |
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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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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Quadmatic | UltraMatic |
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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) | 672 / 305 | 637 / 288.9 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 | 1240 / 48.8 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 | 1161 / 45.7 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 6 Limited ✓ |
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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
Comparing 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi vs 2020 Yamaha Kodiak 450 — 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 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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