Comparison of Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2014 and Yamaha Grizzly 350 Automatic 2012

Attribute	Yamaha Grizzly 350 Automatic 2012 ×	Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2014
Make	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model	Yamaha Grizzly 350 Automatic	Kawasaki Brute Force 300
Category	ATV	ATV
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni 33mm BSR	Carburettor. Keihin CVK32
Displacement (cm³)	348	271
Cooling system	Oil & air	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	83	72.7
Stroke (mm)	64.5	65.2
Gearbox	5-speed	2-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Driveline	2WD; shaft drive	2WD, Shaft
Ignition	DC-CDI	DC-CDI
Compression	9.2:1	11.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Independent double wishbone	Double wishbone / 5.2 inches
Rear suspension	Swingarm	Swingarm / 5.6 inches
Front brakes	Double disc. Hydraulic	Double disc
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	-	148
Frame type	-	Double cradle, steel
Front tyre	25/8-12	22/7-10
Rear tyre	25/10-12	22/10-10
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	hunter green steel blue	firecracker red vibrant blue
Light	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights and 21/5W brakelight	(2) 35W headlights, 5W taillight and 21W stoplight
Instruments	-	Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,232	1,163
Kerb weight (kg)	244.9	243
Overall height (mm)	1,120	1,171
Overall length (mm)	1,984	1,913
Overall width (mm)	1,085	1,080
Seat height (mm)	828	846
Ground clearance (mm)	246	155
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	14.38	12.11