Brute Force 650i Review: Can this Powerful V-Twin ATV Keep up in 2016? Everything ATV UTV Reviews

The Brute Force 650i exploded onto the atv scene in 2006.  The 650i followed it's bigger brother, the 750, with the addition of a fully independent rear suspension.  During this era the fully independent rear suspension was really gaining popularity and the Suzuki Kingquad 700, Yamaha Grizzly 660, Polaris Sportsman and the Honda Rincon had already stamped their own designs.  In 2006 Suzuki was the only Japanese manufacture to have incorporate fuel injection into it's Kingquad 700.

The Brute Force 650i is simply a lot of fun to ride.  This is mostly due it's hard pulling and quick revving v-twin engine.  During the our test it was literally difficult to keep myself from wanting to stab the throttle for no reason other than to feel the power the V Twin engine delivers.  Not only is the 650i Brute Force powerful, it sounds awesome and it's just as smooth at delivering the power.

The suspension on the Brute 650i is adequate, but not as plush as some of the other big bores.  What it lacks in a plush ride will equate into a sporty feel on the trail.  Ground clearance is adequate for it's stance and larger tires could be added with little strain on the engine.  The harder you push the Brute Force 650i the more you can feel the rear suspension working.

The CVT belt driven transmission on the BF 650i works as it's designed to.  The KEBC system provides pronounced engine braking when you completely release the throttle.  Not as smooth a system as the Grizzly or Kingquad, but it does do the job.

One area that consistently seems to be lacking on Brute Force 650i is the electronic 4x4 actuator.  On both BF 650's we've tested the system was consistently slow at engaging and disengaging the 4wd.  After doing our own research on this issue it is clear that other owners feel the same and some have upgrade to a manual 4x4 actuator setup.

Overall, the 2006 Brute Force 650i we tested is just plain fun to ride.  Any area that it lacks in is made up by with the v twin power plant.  Out of everything we've rode the engine stands out as being one of the hardest pulling and smoothest yet.

Check out the Everything ATV UTV Reviews action packed review here or review the Brute Force 650i specs.
 

Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Displacement (cc/ci)	633 / 38.6
Carburetion Type	Carburetor
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)	Shaft
Reverse	Yes
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop AT 25 X 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop AT 25 X 10-12
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	50.9 / 1292.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	602 / 273.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.8 / 18.2
Seats:
Seat Height (in/mm)	33.9 / 861.1
Number Of Seats	1
Drive Line:
Driveline Type	Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes	2
Limited Slip Differential	Standard
Differential Lock	Standard
Storage:
Rear Rack	Standard
Front Rack	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard