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2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4×4i (Camo)

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:02:06 +0000

Dressed in REALTREE Hardwoods Green® HD, the Kawasaki Brute Force® 650 4×4i sport utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is the hunters choice for size, capability and handling. This versatile ATV provides such a plush ride with its competent front and rear independent suspension, superb four-wheel drive and powerful V-twin engine, that it threatens to make hunting almost too easy.

MSRP*	$7,749
Engine
Type	Four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve
Displacement	633 cm
Bore x stroke	80.0 x 63.0mm
Compression ratio	9.9:1
Carburetor	Keihin CVKR-34 x 2
Transmission / drive system	KAPS, Dual Range with Reverse, 2WD/4WD, and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
Chassis
Tires, front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires, rear	AT25 x 10-12
Brakes, front	(2) Dual-piston disc
Brakes, rear	Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Suspension, front / wheel travel	Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment / 6.7 in.
Suspension, rear / wheel travel	Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment / 7.9 in.
Dimensions
Overall length	86.4 in.
Overall Width	46.3 in.
Wheelbase	50.6
Ground clearance	9.7 in.
Seat height	35.6 in.
Other
Total Rack capacity	264 lbs.
Towing capacity	1,250 lbs.
Curb weight	654.9 lbs.
Fuel capacity	5.4 gal.
Lighting	(2) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Instruments	Digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2x4 / 4x4 indicator light, neutral indicator light, reverse indicator light, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Color choices	Realtree® Hardwoods Green HD®
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty	12 Months

2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4×4i

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:40:53 +0000

The middleweight choice in Kawasakis V-twin powered sport-utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV) family, the Brute Force® 650 4×4i offers refined power and handling. It combines a plush ride courtesy of its competent front and rear independent suspension with a superb four-wheel drive system and a durable and powerful 633cc V-twin engine to deliver a knock-out blow to its challengers.

MSRP*	$7,399
Engine
Type	Four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve
Displacement	633 cm
Bore x stroke	80.0 x 63.0mm
Compression ratio	9.9:1
Carburetor	Keihin CVKR-34 x 2
Starting system	Electric with recoil back up
Transmission	KAPS, Dual Range with Reverse, 2WD/4WD, and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
Chassis
Tires, front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires, rear	AT25 x 10-12
Wheelbase	50.6 in.
Brakes, front	(2) Dual-piston disc
Brakes, rear	Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Suspension, front / Wheel Travel	Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment / 6.7 in.
Suspension, rear / Wheel travel	Dual A-Arms, two shocks with five-way preload adjustment / 7.9 in.
Dimensions
Overall length	86.4 in.
Overall Width	46.3 in.
Wheelbase	50.6 in.
Ground clearance	9.7 in.
Seat Height	35.6 in.
Other
Total Rack Capacity	264 lbs.
Towing capacity	1,250 lbs.
Curb weight	654.9 lbs.
Fuel capacity	5.4 gal.
Lighting	(2) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Instruments	Digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2x4 / 4x4 indicator light, neutral indicator light, reverse indicator light, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Color choices	Woodsman Green, Sunbeam Red, Super Black
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty	12 Months

2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 NRA Outdoors

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:17:59 +0000

The officially licensed Kawasaki Brute Force® 750 4×4i NRA OUTDOORS special edition features the Advantage® MAX-I HD camouflage pattern to keep outdoorsmen off their preys radar. In addition to bodywork, extra camouflage on the NRA OUTDOORS model covers the front guard, front and rear racks and all four wheels making it a perfect compliment to the hunting lifestyle.

MSRP*	$8,949
Engine
Type	Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, four-stroke V-twin
Valve system	SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement	749cc
Starting system	Electric
Bore x stroke	85 x 66mm
Compression ratio	8.8:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection; (2) 36mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance
Transmission	Continuously variable belt-drive transmission with high and low range, plus reverse, and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
Final drive	Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft
Chassis
Frame	Double-cradle, high-tensile tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel	Dual A-arm / 6.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel	Fully Independent, dual A-arm / 7.9 in.
Front tires	AT25x8-12
Rear tires	AT25x10-12
Front brakes	Dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear brake	Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Dimensions
Overall length	86.4 in.
Overall width	45.9 in.
Overall height	48.5 in.
Wheelbase	50.5 in.
Ground clearance	9.7 in.
Seat height	35.5 in.
Other
Lighting	(4) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Rack capacity, front / rear	88 / 176 lbs.
Towing capacity	1,250 lbs.
Curb weightM	652.7 lbs.
Fuel capacity	5.0 gal.
Instruments	Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2x4/4x4 indicator, neutral indicator, reverse indicator, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Color	Advantage® MAX-I™ HD™ camouflage
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty	12 Months

2008 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Ducks Unlimited Edition

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:56:18 +0000

This version of the maximum Grizzly gets the new Advantage Max-4 High Definition Camouflage. Get ready to hunt!

MSRP*	$8,699 (Advantage Max-4 HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2007
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Engine Braking	All wheel
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Dry Weight	600 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1,212 lb.
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight

2009 Grizzly 450 Auto. 4×4 IRS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:47:10 +0000

A mid-size ATV with our exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, rear sealed wet disc brake, 2″ receiver hitch and more!

MSRP*	$6,699 (Black Metalic) Available from July 2008
	$6,699 (Hunter Green) Available from July 2008
	$6,699 (Steel Blue) Available from July 2008
	$7,049 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from August 2008
Engine
Type	421cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	84.5mm x 75.0mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 6.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Sealed wet brake
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12
Dimensions
Length	78.5 x 43.0 x 44.1 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wheelbase	48.5 in
Turning Radius	118 in
Ground Clearance	10.8 in
Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal
Wet Weight	628 lb
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb w/2-in receiver hitch
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, gear position
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4×4

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:18:50 +0000

Born from the award winning Grizzly 700 FI, this fully sized ATV has fuel injection, Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, disc brakes and more!

MSRP*	$7,599 (Steel Blue) Available from October 2008
	$7,599 (Black Metalic) Available from October 2008
	$7,599 (Hunter Green) Available from October 2008
	$7,999 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm
Ignition	TCI, 32-bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gau
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:09 +0000

The 500cc class has a new leader, with a fully featured package based on its best-selling bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a new 558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering, fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, disc brakes and more!

MSRP*	$8,199 (Steel Blue) Available from August 2008
	$8,199 (Black Metalic) Available from August 2008
	$8,199 (Hunter Green) Available from August 2008
	$8,599 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm
Ignition	TCI, 32-bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge and gear position
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:20:52 +0000

With a powerful big bore engine, this award and shoot-out winning ATV is equipped with electric power steering, fuel injection, Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission with Diff Lock, On-command 2WD/4WD, independent rear suspension and digital meter.

MSRP*	$9,099 (Steel Blue) Available from August 2008
	$9,099 (Hunter Green) Available from August 2008
	$9,099 (Black Metalic) Available from August 2008
	$9,499 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight

2009 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Special Edition

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:20:40 +0000

The Special Edition version of the award-winning Grizzly 700 includes all the features of the standard model, plus cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.

MSRP*	$9,699 (Red Midnight Armor) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Ducks Unlimited Edition

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:04:41 +0000

With a powerful big bore engine, this award and shootout winning ATV is equipped with electric power steering, fuel injection, Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic Transmission with Diff Lock, On-Command 2WD/4WD, independent rear suspension, digital meter, 4-wheel disc brakes, and more in a Realtree AP HD Camo pattern in partnership with Ducks Unlimited.

MSRP	$9,549 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheel Base	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight