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2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4X4I
With all the recent advancements in ATV technology, the 2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4×4i chose to remain old school. Devoid of power steering and an electronic fuel injection system, one wonders why Kawasaki did not bother to slap those gizmos in.
Providing the brute force to the Brute Force is a 90 degree, four stroke 633cc V-twin. Though still carbureted, the engine provides exceptional torque. Keeping the cool of this brute is a larger radiator and a thermostatically controlled fan. The engine is highly tunable for greater performance demands.
Harnessing the V-twin’s power is a fully automatic, continuously variable transmission (KAPS-CVT). A variable front differential control allows the rider to supply the two front wheels with more power simply by manipulating the small lever near the front brake lever.
Kawasaki has always been inadvertent to the implementation of power steering in their ATVs, the Brute Force having no power steering itself, handles surprisingly well. To compensate for what it lacks, Kawasaki adjusted the caster angle of the A-arm.
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