Comparison of Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2015 and Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic 2012

Attribute	Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2015 ×	Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)	2015	2012
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki Brute Force 300	Yamaha Grizzly 300 Automatic
Category	ATV	ATV
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin CVK32	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	271	287
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	72.7	75
Stroke (mm)	65.2	65
Gearbox	2-speed	Automatic
Fuel control	-	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	2WD	-
Ignition	DC-CDI	CDI
Compression	11.0:1	8.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Double wishbone	Independent double wishbone
Rear suspension	Swingarm	Swingarm
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	100	-
Frame type	Double cradle, steel	-
Front tyre	22/7-10	25/8-12
Rear tyre	22/10-10	25/10-12
Wheels	Maxxis tubeless	-
Front wheel travel (mm)	132	150
Rear wheel travel (mm)	142	165
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	bright white super black	hunter green steel blue
Light	(2) 35W headlights, 5W taillight and 21W stoplight	Dual headlights and 21/5W brakelight
Instruments	Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,163	1,199
Kerb weight (kg)	243	231.8
Overall height (mm)	1,171	1,125
Overall length (mm)	1,913	1,895
Overall width (mm)	1,080	1,069
Seat height (mm)	846	792
Ground clearance (mm)	155	137
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	12.11	10.6