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Brute Force 750 4x4 FI
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Kawasaki
Brute Force 750 FI 4x4 NRA Utility ATV |
The Kawasaki Brute Force 750 FI 4x4 utility ATV
is a handful, plain and simple. Its massive 749cc
V Twin injected engine puts out 50 horsepower
that will send the tires howling for traction
at the stab of the throttle in almost any conditions
you can imagine! The machine is fun to ride as
sliding the big brute around corners becomes routine
as you get used to its power. Flipping the switch
to 4 wheel drive adds to the handling as the front
will help pull you right out of a corner and there
seems to always be plenty of power on tap.
The fun aspect of the machine aside, the Brute
Force is right at home in a true Utility environment
and includes most of the bells and whistles
Utility machines have. Front and rear racks
can be loaded to capacity or make great platforms
for the various boxes and attachments that can
be added to store your tools or day needs out
on the trail. I would have liked to have seen
at least a back raised portion at the rear of
the back rack to help aid in items being strapped
down and to prevent them from sliding off the
rack as found on a few other manufacturer utility
ATV models.
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Brute Force NRA Outdoors racks are also
covered in Camo, and the rack capacity
(88 lbs Front, 176 lbs Rear) provide plenty
of capacity for carrying cargo, but we
would like to see a raised bar on the
rear to stabilize cargo |
The
Brute Force features an fairly large and
easily accessbile front storage compartment,
and it is fairly water tight with a foam
insert, but some water still found its
way into the storage area during our testing |
There is a nice compartment on this model to rider
left that can hold every thing from cell phones
and wallets to small hand tools. The compartment
is sealed, but I recommend a plastic bag for any
items you don’t want damp or wet as we found
water could find its way in there, maybe even
drilling a drain hole or two would help water
build up if it cannot remain sealed. There is
even a small compartment under the seat for added
storage. Factory skid plates help stave off rocks
and debris on the lower control arms fore and
aft and with 9.7 inches of ground clearance, most
rocks can be straddled with confidence.
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The
air filter on the Brute Force is located
high in the chassis where you would expect
the gas tank, which provides for easy
access and improved water resistance |
The
gas tank is located under the rear fenders
for a lower center of gravity, and the
under the seat, all the electronics, fuses,
battery, and the tool kit, which is a
great utilization of the space |
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Brute Force features a large floor board
with drainage holes |
Monitoring the big beast from the dash board
is pretty straight forward and is easily viewed.
The factory handlebars seemed a tad narrow for
some of our taller riders, but fit the rest
of us pretty good. Thumb throttle pressure is
very light thanks to the injection and your
thumb should survive all but the longest trek
into the unknown. Sitting on the Brute made
us notice that the seat seemed a bit stiffer
then earlier models and when wet was just a
touch slick but overall comfortable. Your legs
will get warm when riding this machine, as the
big twin puts out some serious heat so long
rugged pants are almost mandatory unless you
like the smell of burnt hair! Your feet will
remain well protected in the large and solid
floorboards that provide good footing in both
dry and wet conditions.
