2012 Kawasaki Bruteforce 300 on 2040-motos

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2012 Kawasaki Bruteforce 300, Ripping down the trail on a deeply displaced, fire-breathing Utility ATV makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. The adrenaline rush cannot be explained; it’s one of those things that has to be experienced to really appreciate. But jumping onto a high-powered ATV isn’t the first vehicle a new riders should hop on, and it’s not smart to put a younger rider graduating from a smaller ATV onto something so powerful so quickly. That’s where the Brute Force 300 enters the picture. This new ATV from Kawasaki in more of an entry-level unit from the company that is ideal for an intermediate rider or a younger rider looking to graduate to a larger vehicle. Most importantly, while this vehicle may be an entry-level unit in the Brute Force lineup, it certainly proves that a small-bore Sport Utility ATV can be just as much fun to ride on the trails. We had our stereotypical doubts that it would underwhelm, but it wasn’t until we had some real seat time that we realized the preconceived notions at first glance were totally off beat.

The Brute Force lineage from Kawasaki has long offered quality looks and a level of dependability on the trail, but for utility ATVs (more known for their workhorse ability and not so much their comofort) the lineup still provides great comfort and ergonomic designs that make the vehicle easy and fun to operate. Keeping this in mind, the Brute Force 300 definitely has some of the same exciting mannerisms and does indeed show off its classy bodywork just like its larger displaced siblings. At first glance we thought that Kawasaki had created a “Mini Me” version of the Brute Force, but really the BF300 somehow feels like you are actually on a larger quad.

The engine equipped on this new unit is a 271cc liquid-cooled four-stroke thumper that draws in air through its 32mm Keihin carburetor. The carbureted engine is liquid cooled to keep operating temperatures down. A two-speed automatic transmission with a reverse gear included. Kawasaki rates the newest Brute Force to have 20 total horsepower, which is more enough to have a load of fun for the graduating young rider but it’s still not a massive jump in the learning curve. It seems to be spot on for almost anyone looking to go to the next level in the off-road arena. Delivering the power to the ground is a shaft drive unit that eliminates chain maintenance altogether.

The front suspension on the Brute Force 300 features dual-wishbone arms that yield 5.2 inches of total travel. This amount of suspension travel means the ride isn’t going to be as tiring on the tougher trail systems. Out back Kawasaki’s swing-arm design allows the solid axle machine to be flexible up to 5.6 inches, and this will also reinforce the comfort for this smaller displacement Brute Force. In line with other ATVs in this class, the BF300 features