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2009 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans4×4

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:37:46 +0000

A real two-for-one deal, the Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans4×4® is a one of a kind utility vehicle, with the ability to transform from a short bed four-passenger 4×4 into an extended bed two-passenger 4×4 in a few quick steps. Trans4×4 users can fold down the rear bench seat and extend the cargo bed forward into the cab for increased cargo capacity. When more than two seats are needed, the Trans4×4 can be quickly converted back to four-passenger mode by reversing those same easy steps.

MSRP*	$10,499
Engine
Type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, overhead valve V-twin
Displacement	617cc
Bore x stroke	76 x 68mm
Compression ratio	10.3:1
Carburetor	Digital Fuel Injection
Air filter	Snorkel-type with cyclone-type two-stage dry replaceable element
Oil filter	Automotive-type spin-on canister
Ignition	Digital electronic
Electrical	12V, 18 amp-hour battery, alternator
Transmission	Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with high and low range, forward, neutral and reverse
Final drive	Shaft, selectable four-wheel drive with dual-mode rear differential
Exhaust	Muffler with USFS-approved spark arrestor
Chassis
Tires	23x11-10 tubeless
Front suspension / wheelbase	Independent, MacPherson strut / 3.9 in.
Rear suspension / wheelbase	Semi-independent, DeDion axle with leaf springs and shocks / 2.8 in.
Steering	Electric power assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes	Four-wheel hydraulic drums, sealed
Dimensions
Curb weight	1,563 lbs.
Overall length	130.1 in.
Overall height	75.8 in.
Overall width	58.5 in.
Wheelbase	85.2 in.
Ground clearance	7.1 in.
Cargo bed dimensions (LxWxH)	50.4 x 47.7 x 11.3 in. / 15.6 cu. ft. (2-passenger mode) 30.3 x 47.7 x 11.3 (4-passenger mode)
Other
Fuel capacity	6.2 gal.
Roll over protective structure (ROPS)	This structure meets ROPS requirements for wheeled tractors under SAE J1194, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 7.5. This structure also meets FMVSS 216 Roof Crush resistance requirement
Load capacity	1,330 lbs.
Cargo bed capacity	400 lbs. (4-passenger mode) / 800 lbs. (2-passenger mode)
Towing capacity	1,200 lbs.
Turning radius	12.8 ft.
Top speed	25 mph, governed
Lights	(2) 30-watt sealed-beam headlights, (2) 5/21-watt taillight/stoplight
Instruments	Parking brake warning light, coolant temperature warning light, horn, 12V DC outlet
Color choices	Woodsman Green, Dark Royal Red
Good Times™ Protection Plan	12 or 24 months
Warranty	12 Months

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 550 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Special Edition

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:38:54 +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 all the features of the standard Grizzly 550, the Grizzly 550 Special Edition comes with cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.

MSRP*	$8,799 (Red Midnight Armor) Available from August 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)