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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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2010 Kawasaki Z1000
Naked bikes have never been popular in America; but this 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is making another bid in the American market. Kawasaki Zs however are known for their flaws such as excessive vibration and heat from the motor to unbalanced suspensions. This new Z however is nothing like the old ones in fact it’s a completely different bike that just happens to share a name.
The new 2010 model comes with a new frame and motor. The new aluminum frame is similar to that of the Ninja ZX-10R. The five-piece frame has 30 pct more torsional rigidity and 9 lbs lighter than the previous steel frame. The old Zs were known for excessive vibrations of their motors; this frame however uses four engine mounts instead of three greatly reducing vibrations that plagued the Zs for years.
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