Making light work of hard tasks, the entry-level Brute Force 300 has the features you’d expect from a much larger – and expensive – ATV. Features including: CVT transmission, disc brakes front and rear plus a ready for work water-cooled engine are all designed to deliver.
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ATV 2018
Engine
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 72.7 x 65.2 mm |
| Displacement | 72.7 x 65.2 mm |
| Fuel system | Carburettor: Keihin CVK32 |
| Ignition | Full transistor digital ignition |
| Starting System | Electric |
PERFORMANCE
| Maximum power | 16 kW {22 PS} / 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 22.3 N•m {2.3 kgf•m} / 6,500 rpm |
Transmission
| Transmition | 2-speed automatic with reverse |
| Drive Train | Shaft 2WD |
Brakes & Suspension
| Brakes, front | Dual 180 mm discs with single-piston calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 180 mm disc with single-piston caliper. |
| Suspension, front | Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Suspension, rear | Swingarm with 5-way adjustable preload |
Frame & Dimensions
| Frame type | Double tubular, steel |
| Wheelbase | 1,165 mm |
| Wheel travel front | 131 mm |
| Wheel travel rear | 141 mm |
| Tyre, front | AT 22 x 7-10 MAXXIS |
| Tyre, rear | AT 22 x 10-10 |
| L x W x H | 1,195 x 1,080 x 1,170 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 litres |
| Curb Mass | 242 kg |
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- Modelled after Kawasaki’s flagship ATVs, the Brute Force 300 bears a familiar family resemblance to its larger KVF brothers.
- Only ATV in its class with CVT transmission.
Colour shown of MY12 KVF300 - Convenient and reassuring rider footboards.
Colour shown of MY12 KVF300
- Suspension tuned for accurate and light steering in all conditions.
- Handy parking brake mechanically activates the rear brake caliper without placing any burden on the brake’s hydraulic system.
- Quality all-digital instrumentation is easy to read. Features include: speedometer, trip meter, fuel and temperature gauges, clock, and neutral, reverse and high-beam indicators.
- Front storage compartment is large enough to hold four 500 mL bottles – greater volume than on the flagship Brute Force 750 4×4 EPS. Rubber seal makes the compartment water-resistant. Colour shown of MY12 KVF300
- Equipped with robust carriers front and rear, the Brute Force 300 can carry 20 kg at the front and 30 kg at the rear. Convenient built-in tie down hooks help secure loads.
- Side pocket built into the right fender offers convenient storage for small items. Colour shown of MY12 KVF300
- Liquid-cooled 271 cm3 SOHC, 2-valve engine with a bore and stroke of 72.7 mm x 65.2 mm delivers a strong 16 kW {22 PS} at 7,500 rpm maximum power and a substantial 22.3 N.m {2.3 kgf.m} at 6,500 rpm of torque. Colour shown of MY12 KVF300
- Dual ø180 mm disc brakes gripped by single-piston calipers provide strong stopping power with good feel. A third disc brake at the rear, measuring ø180 mm and gripped by a single-piston caliper complements the dual discs at the front.