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.
| 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 |
