Kawasaki PH expands ATV lineup

MANILA: Kawasaki Philippines has expanded its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) lineup with the introduction of the Brute Force 450.

According to the local winning of the Japanese motorcycle brand, the said model bridges the gap between the entry-level Kawasaki Brute Force 300 and the range-topping variant, which is the Brute Force 750.

“The Brute Force 450 was designed to suit a number of uses, whether it be for work, for play, or for both,” Kawasaki Philippines wrote in a press release.

Here is a quick breakdown of the Kawasaki Brute Force 450’s features, with details taken from Kawasaki Philippines and the company’s global website:

Looks

Up front, the Kawasaki Brute Force 450 looks the part. It sports a tough-looking grille with mesh-style detailing and a Kawasaki badge right in the center. Adding to its rugged vibe is a skid plate–style in the lower section with smaller grillework that matches the pattern of the main fascia.

On each of its sides are wide-set headlights that stretch across the front. Additional illumination can be found just right above the hood, slapped on the ATV’s naked handlebars.

Sitting on top of the bonnet is a rack for carrying gear when owners head off-road. A similar carrying system can be seen at the rear end of the four-wheeled motorcycle.

Riders sit on a flat, level seat and place their feet on wide floorboards for better stability. Flared wheel wells provide plenty of clearance and wrap around four chunky tires that look ready to handle just about any terrain.

Around the back, you’ll find the exhaust, rear lights, and a large cargo rack for hauling whatever owners need for their next adventure.

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Powertrain

The Kawasaki Brute Force 450 is propelled by a 443 cubic-centimeter liquid-cooled engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.

While the said setup is designed mainly for easy use and maintenance, it still delivers solid power for both work and pleasure. The motor makes 32 horsepower and 33 Newton-meters of torque for ample “oomph” for both fun and labor.

On that note, it has a rated towing capacity of 476 kilograms (kg) and a rack capacity of around 34 kg at the front and some 687 kg at the back.

Chassis, capacities

The Kawasaki Brute Force 450 is supported by a dual A-arm suspension setup, both front and rear. Up at the fore, it gets an adjustable spring preload with 7.6 inches of travel, while at the back, it features a similar dual A-arm layout offering slightly more travel at 7.9 inches.

Rolling underneath are all-terrain tires sized at 24 x 8-12 in front and 24 x 10-12 at the rear, giving it solid grip on a variety of surfaces.

Stopping power comes from dual 202 millimeter (mm) disc brakes at the front, paired with a single 202 mm disc at the rear.

All of this is tied together by a strong, compact chassis that allows the Kawasaki Brute Force 450 to turn tightly, thanks to its 3.1-meter turning radius.

Pricing

At the time of publishing, the Kawasaki Brute Force 450 costs P458,000 and is available in Kawasaki Kribs nationwide.

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