Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2013 and Yamaha YFZ450 2012

Comparison of Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2013 and Yamaha YFZ450 2012 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2013 ×
Yamaha YFZ450 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20132012
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Brute Force 300Yamaha YFZ450
CategoryATVATV
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK32Carburettor. Mikuni 42mm BSR
Engine details-Titanium valves
Displacement (cm³)271449
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Chain
Bore (mm)72.795
Stroke (mm)65.263.4
Gearbox2-speed5-speed
Fuel control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline2WD, Shaft2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment
IgnitionDirect Current CDIDC - CDI
Clutch-Wet multiplate
Compression11.0:111.4:1
Chassis
Front suspensionDouble wishbone / 5.2 inchesIndependent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Rear suspensionSwingarm / 5.6 inchesCast aluminum swing arm, threaded preload adjustment, 10.6-in travel
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic Disc
Diameter (mm)148173
Frame typeDouble cradle, steel-
Front tyre22/7-1021/7-10
Rear tyre22/10-1020/10-9
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • firecracker red
  • super black
  • black metallic
  • white w/custom graphic)
Light35 W headlights, 5W taillight and 21 W brake lightDual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED brakelight
InstrumentsSpeedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,1661,280
Kerb weight (kg)243172.8
Overall length (mm)1,9151,839
Overall width (mm)1,0801,171
Seat height (mm)846810
Ground clearance (mm)155114
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)12.119.84



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