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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

2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4×4i (Camo)

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:28:21 +0000

The leader of Kawasakis V-twin powered, sport-utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV) pack, the Brute Force® 750 4×4i retains its top status for 2009 by harnessing a hard-charging digital fuel injected V-twin engine to a plush ride supplied by its competent front and rear fully independent suspension and a superb four-wheel drive system. Wrapping it all in REALTREE Hardwoods Green® HD camouflage bodywork makes the 750 4×4i perfect for adventure enthusiasts and hunters alike.

MSRP*	$8,549
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	Digital Fuel Injection; (2) 36mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Carburetion	(2) Keihin CVKR-34
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 200mm 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	50.6 in.
Ground clearance	9.7 in.
Seat height	35.6 in.
Other
Lighting	(4) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Rack capacity, front / rear	88 / 176 lbs.
Towing capacity	1,250 lbs.
Curb weight	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 choices	Realtree® Hardwoods Green HD®
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty	12 Months

2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4×4i

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:31:42 +0000

The leader of Kawasakis V-twin powered, sport-utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV) pack, the Brute Force® 750 4×4i retains its top status for 2009 by mating a hard-charging digital fuel injected V-twin engine to the plush ride supplied by its competent front and rear fully independent suspension and superb four-wheel drive system. Wrapped in aggressive bodywork, its the perfect choice for adventure enthusiasts and sportsmen alike.

MSRP*	$8,199
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
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 200mm 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	50.6 in.
Ground clearance	9.7 in.
Seat height	35.6 in.
Other
Lighting	(4) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Rack capacity, front / rear	88 / 176 lbs.
Towing capacity	1,250 lbs.
Curb weight	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 choices	Woodsman Green, Sunbeam Red, Lime Green, Super Black and Dark Royal Red
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty	12 Months

2008 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:31:14 +0000

Most powerful Grizzly ever: 686cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine and light weight add up to the best power-to-weight ratio of any utility model in the industry.

MSRP*	$8,299 (Hunter Green) Available from June 2007
	$8,299 (Steel Blue) Available from June 2007
	$8,299 (Red) Available from June 2007
	$8,649 (Realtree® AP 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 350 Auto. 4×4 IRS

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:02:47 +0000

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

MSRP*	$5,999 (Steel Blue) Available from July 2008
	$5,999 (Hunter Green) Available from July 2008
	$5,999 (Black Metalic) Available from July 2008
	$6,349 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from June 2008
Engine
Type	348cc, 4-stroke, air-/oil-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	83.0mm x 64.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/F, N, R
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
L x W x H	78.5 x 43.1 x 44.1 in
Seat Height	32.7 in
Wheelbase	48.6 in
Turning Radius	134 in
Ground Clearance	9.6 in
Fuel Capacity	3.8 gal
Wet Weight	606 lbs
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1102 lbs.
Other
Instrumentation	Speedometer, odometer
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

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 Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:16:33 +0000

Big Bear 400 IRS 4×4 features a mid-size chassis, torquey, powerful engine, 5 speed automatic-clutch gearbox with reverse, independent rear suspension, On-Command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, sealed wet brake, integrated floorboards, large comfortable seat and more!

MSRP*	$6,099 (Black Metalic) Available from September 2008
	$6,099 (Hunter Green) Available from September 2008
	$6,099 (Steel Blue) Available from September 2008
	$6,449 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from June 2008
Engine
Type	386cc, 4-stroke, air-/oil-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	83.0mm x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio	8.6:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	5-speed w/reverse; automatic clutch; front- and rear-wheel engine braking
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, 5.8-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.6-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Sealed wet brake
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12 ITP Mud Lite
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12 ITP Mud Lite
Dimensions
L x W x H	79.4 x 43.9 x 46.7 in
Seat Height	35.2 in
Wheelbase	48.4 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	10.5 in
Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal
Wet Weight	628 lb
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	904 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Speedometer, odometer & fuel gauge
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)