Kawasaki Brute Force 650 Review and Specs by EVERYTHING ATV UTV REVIEWS

Everything ATV UTV Reviews bashes this 650 Brute Force in an all out big bore test review.  WATCH VIDEO HERE:  Recently I had the opportunity to ride and review the Brute Force 650 with the solid rear axle.  I'm on and off so many different quads that one really has to stand out and this BF will be one review that won't be forgotten.  When you start this V-Twin up you have to ask yourself is this a Brute Force or a Harley Davidson motorcycle, it really does sound that good.  Not only does it have a great exhaust tone, but this thing really has some unique power characteristics.  This power is smoothly put to the ground by it's CVT tranny and breaking the rear tires loose happens easily with a quick stab of the throttle.  In fact the combination of a good suspension, provided by the MacPherson Strut setup and the torque the the v-twin puts out will quickly inspire confidence into even the most novice rider.  Here in Kentucky we have plenty of hills and the BF 650 has the ability to scale steep inclines easily by gaining momentum quickly even in the tightest hole shots.  The Brute Force is capable of
moderate jumps and lands predictably with the solid rear axle.  Breaking is handled through a hydraulic disc setup out front and the rear uses a sealed wet braking system that may never need serviced and just may be the most responsive setup I've came across.  Like many other Kawasaki ATV's the BF 650 provides engine braking through the KEBC, through a electric actuator on the CVT cover.  This quad has a vast gauge readout and covers everything I would consider important.  General service on the Brute Force is straight forward, although more intense jobs like valve adjustment may be better handled by a mechanic.  There were two things about this quad that I felt could be improved upon, the 4x4 Actuator and the carburetors.  The 4WD Actuator is a bit slow engaging and disengaging.  The carburetors work as intended, but the addition of fuel injection would take the hassle out of cold starts.  Two words that describe the Brute Force: Fun & Powerful!

Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4X4 Specifications

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 4-stroke V-twin
• Valve system: SOHC, four valves
• Displacement: 633cc
• Starting system: Electric with recoil back up
• Bore x stroke: 80 x 63mm
• Compression ratio: 9.9:1
• Carburetion: (2) Keihin CVKR-D32
• Ignition: DC-CDI
• Transmission: Dual-range CVT plus reverse with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
• Final drive: 2x4 / 4x4 shaft
• Frame: Double cradle, tubular steel
• Front suspension / wheel travel: MacPherson / 6.7 in.
• Rear suspension / wheel travel: Aluminum swingarm and single shock / 7.2 in.
• Front tires: AT25x8-12
• Rear tires: AT25x10-12
• Front brakes: (2) Dual-piston disc
• Rear brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
• Overall length: 86.0 in.
• Overall width: 47.7 in.
• Wheelbase: 50.9 in.
• Ground clearance: At center of chassis, 9.0 / at rear axle, 7.3 in.
• Seat height: 33.9 in.
• Lighting, headlights: (2) 45-watt headlights, taillight, brake light
• Total rack capacity: 264 lbs.
• Towing capacity: 1,250 lbs.
• Dry weight: 602 lbs.
• Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
• Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2x4 / 4x4 indicator light, neutral indicator light, reverse indicator light, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light