Comparison of Honda FourTrax Recon ES 2014 and Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2017 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2017 × |  Honda FourTrax Recon ES 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Brute Force 300 | Honda FourTrax Recon ES |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 | Carburettor. 22mm carburetor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 271 | 229 |
| Power (kw) | 16.1 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 22.3 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 72.7 | 68.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 65.2 | 62.2 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | - | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) off-road emissions standards. |
| Driveline | 2WD | Direct rear driveshaft |
| Ignition | DC-CDI | CD with electronic advance |
| Clutch | - | Automatic |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable preload | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with 5-way adjustable preload | Swingarm with single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | 229 |
| Frame type | Double tubular, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 22/7-10 | 22/7-11 |
| Rear tyre | 22/10-10 | 22/10-9 |
| Wheels | Maxxis tubeless | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 132 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 142 | 124 |
| Trail (mm) | 16 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 3.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Front and rear rack. | - |
| Light | (2) 35W headlights, 5W taillight and 21W stoplight | - |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,163 | 1,130 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 242 | 199.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,171 | 1,069 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,913 | 1,905 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,080 | 1,034 |
| Seat height (mm) | 846 | 792 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 152 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.11 | 9 |
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