ATV Television Test - 2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 750

[cherissayoung1]

where is the gas tank

[ATVTVCOM]

@cherissayoung1 Below the back of the seat

[julian0048]

You should do a suzuki lt160 quadrunner if you can

[MrJamesdimaano1516]

top speed?

[ATVTVCOM]

@MrJamesdimaano1516 Sorry. We never measure top speed or acceleration as the conditions can vary so much.

[rundownaxe]

@MrJamesdimaano1516 close to 120 km/h stock. My prairie 700 gets up to 110.

[angodeath]

@MrJamesdimaano1516 i have a 700 twin and it goes about 85 km maxed

[gavin91112]

2010 brute force 650i or can am outlander 650 between 2009,2010?

[ATVTVCOM]

@gavin91112 If that's a question as to which one to buy it very much depends on condition and price.

[canadiankid621]

Is the Brute Force very reliable?

[ATVTVCOM]

@canadiankid621 We've found it to be...

[TheHondadirtbiker]

Can anyone tell me whats better? I'm choosing between a Brute Force 750 or a Polaris 850 xp. I own a huge farm, and need a ATV that can tow hard, hull some major weight, and be nice enough to have some fun. Someone please respond, i need some help here

[ATVTVCOM]

@TheHondadirtbiker Hard to beat the XP for chores, but the Brute is more fun on the trail.

[TheHondadirtbiker]

@ATVTVCOM Does the Sportsman have a V twin though? and is it reliable?

[ATVTVCOM]

@TheHondadirtbiker No, the Sportsman has a side by side twin. We don't feel that the Polaris is nearly as reliable but you'll get plenty of folks who love them.

[mikeyrideshisbikey1]

@TheHondadirtbiker you need the brute force better frame and torqu

[bcp724life]

What is the biggest tire you could put on this atv with no lift.

[ATVTVCOM]

@bcp724life No idea. We don't run anything larger than a 26' simply because of the gearing and the wear on the drive components

[ingstrup29]

i have this ATV, great machine,

[mihneaboom]

is kawasaki brute force 750 better than suzuki king quad 750i?please answer me...

[ATVTVCOM]

@102795zack We've had nothing ever go wrong with any of our test units. In fact we've never had a problem with any Kawasaki product and we used to put a ton of miles on the Prairies.

[SpencerGuy1231]

Does anybody know how high the belt intake is on an 08 brute.

[SuperSouthernBoy01]

i just got a brand new brute force 750 and it is one of the best quads i have ever had...i also have a honda rincon 650 and the only thing i wish the brute force had was a shaft drive...

[ATVTVCOM]

@SuperSouthernBoy01 It does!

[sasktank]

15000km so far--still working perfect

[mrskillz8910]

LRD torc slip on it the best exhaust you can buy for these. they sound amazing, and not too loud

[Derek130b]

is yours carborated or injected

[sasktank]

I, just got back from more trip's and more km's--brutes are good -- they last-ive had mine 2.5 yrs 15,000km so far no problems at all--and i climb alot of large mountains--the brute eats large climbs and begs for more---I expect with maintenance it'll last 80,000km like my last quad did---heading on more trips in a couple days

[sasktank]

my brute 750 works great--i love it 14000km so far-no problems

[ATVTVCOM]

@sasktank It's always good to hear from people who REALLY put the time on their machines!

[benrobinson72]

@ATVTVCOM my friends already put 5150 miles on his 08 Honda rancher great machine

[ESP471]

what size tires are on that atv

[ATVTVCOM]

@ESP471 All that info is in the specs at the end of the video.

[ESP471]

@ATVTVCOM ok sorry i just posted that quick and didnt watch the video

[ford1979truck]

Kawaskis well break down ever chanch it gets i own i KVF 360 2003 the motor had to get bored out 50 over because it egged its self out . Blew the clutch belt breaks went newly rebuilt motor around 2000 kms ago and it still burns oil and timing chain went . its a smooth bike but holy shit did i dump alot of money into it with in the 5 months i owned it

[ozzy107]

What do you guys think of an Polaris sportsman 850 xp with power steering? Im also looking for a nice set of tires thats good on the mud and the trail any suggestion and what u think of the 850?

[ATVTVCOM]

@ozzy107 We feel the 850 suffers from proper engine braking 4wd system, and the power steering provides too much power and too little feel.

We like the Carlisle ACTs for all conditions. Also the Terra Cross is good.

[thebabyc333]

im lookin for new tires for my honda fourtrax 300 i need a good trail tire and something that can handle a good amount of mud im lookin at the itp 589's and the kenda executioners any better ideas or wich one

[ATVTVCOM]

@thebabyc333 They're both too much tire for that machine. You might look at the Carlisle ACT or 489. Check out some of our tire reviews. We have a whole bunch on the website and on our You Tube Channel.

[ESP471]

@ATVTVCOM WERE KEEPING OUR STOCK TIRES BECAUSE IF WE GOT MUDLITES THEYED JUST DIG THE RUT EVEN DEEPER AND GET US STUCK

[laxxmann4610]

@thebabyc333 mudlites

[Mac10WithCheese]

If you go mudding alot in GUMBO mud will the belt slip or smoke and would you have to replace it?

Im so confused because I have a honda recon and I want a bigger atv but I havent decided on whether I should get a Rincon or a Brute Force for mudding.

HELP!!

[09adge13]

@Mac10WithCheese get a honda i hear too many bad things about kawasaki. a buddy of mine just got a new brute force 750 last week went to marengo(big 4wheeler ride in louisiana) a couple of days after and he already started having problems from the engine.

[bballplaya123678]

Between the 2010 brute force 750 4x4i and king quad 750 not power steering which do you prefer and why. For technical rocks such as in texas which one. Also how is the suspension on the new brute force.

[ATVTVCOM]

@bballplaya123678 It's a very close call, but I like the overall smoothness of the King Quad's engine and transmission better. I also really like the revised steering geometry that comes with the power steering. And the power steering is so invisible in its operation that it just simply the best. Both need radials to get their full handling potential.

[yamran]

Do all Kawi 750 make that whinning noise as heard at 3:38???

I heard they tend to whine but that sounded loud

[ATVTVCOM]

@yamran I didn't go back and re-watch (listen) to the video, but there is a whine that comes from the front. It sounds like an electric actuator but honestly never checked what it was.

[Juggalo10p]

@yamran my moms boyfriend has a bruteforce 650 and it whines

[yamaha4Llfe]

you deffinatly favoured this quad over the other ones.... not a good review

[ATVTVCOM]

@yamaha4Llfe Does that mean the only good reviews are on ATVs that aren't that good?

[yamaha4Llfe]

@ATVTVCOM no im saying you favourited this quad you said basically it was perfect... another bad thing you can add to that list is the differential lock is a pile... im pretty positive that a button or a auto locker is MUCH more convient then a shitty lever that you have to hold

[ATVTVCOM]

@yamaha4Llfe We think it is pretty close to perfect ;-) Great engine and transmission, great brakes, great handling. The locker is something we really do like! We do wish it had a ratchet like the Teryx but like the ability to just pull in the amount of front lock we need at the moment we need it. No stopping, no waiting, and no having to leave it in a minute longer than needed.

[Jonmichaelmuncy]

@ATVTVCOM What ATV has the best performance from best to least, Can Am Outlander 800 Max, Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i, Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 (solid axle), or the Polaris Sportsman 800 2 up. And, What tires would you recommend for the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i for almost every terrain that has good traction in reverse too. (mud, snow, dirt, rock).

[ATVTVCOM]

@Jonmichaelmuncy That's a lot to ask in one mouthful! Performance is a whole lot more than just acceleration. Go to our website and watch our reviews. Every ATV has good and bad features depending on how you ride and where you ride. Now, with all that said, my favorite ATV is probably a Suzuki King Quad 750 EPS with Carlisle ACTs on stock wheels.

[quentin6493]

I've had an 08 for almost 2 years now and its a very fun machine but its got a few problems. The biggest problem i've noticed is the air intake is very poorly designed and the airbox always gets full of all kinds of garbage like grass and water.

[modman1407]

o i didnt no that thanks for telling me

[modman1407]

it said it on the speedomoter and my friend was beside me in his car and he said i went 84 to

[ATVTVCOM]

Almost every speedometer is very optimistic. Many as much as 15% at those speeds and most as much as 10%. The only 'accurate' measurement is a GPS.

[quentin6493]

all speedos are pooly calibrated, when i was riding side by side with my cousin, me on an 08 bf 750 running 27s and him on a 08 or 09 king quad 750 running 26s, my speedo read 98 km/h while his speedo read 112 km/h, thats quite the difference id say lol

[danzaistrike]

tire sizes have huge effects on spedos aswell as the poor calibration

[ATVTVCOM]

Bingo! And have you ever watched another ATV at speed? The tires expand immensely - especially the stockers!

[Jonmichaelmuncy]

Does the Brute Force 750 4x4i feel a little tippy on steep hills like the Brute Force 650 4x4i?

[ATVTVCOM]

@Jonmichaelmuncy The newer 750's are a redesign that are WAY better than the older machines, and the 650i is based on the older design.

[modman1407]

got on for christmas and its camo and ive hit 84 mph on it

[ATVTVCOM]

Use a GPS and see how accurate that speedo is.

[sjohnston83]

What about suspension bc I know that the outlanders suspension is amazing how does the brute compare? What about power delivery?

[ATVTVCOM]

Can Am has slightly better suspension mainly due to the rear arms. Engines are very similar.

[sjohnston83]

what is a better all around atv, a brute force 750 or an outlander 650 or 800?

[ATVTVCOM]

My opinion? The Brute Force has a lockable front differential that works better than the ViscoLock. The BF has a better shifting tranny, and an engine that doesn't run so hot you have to ride with your legs away from the 'tank' area.

[THEALFREDERS]

whats the power like on the 08or 09 brute compared to the 06???

[ATVTVCOM]

Absolute power's about the same but it is much better right at tip-in due to the EFI. Plus the new chassis design handles way, way better!

[sasktank]

THEALFREDERS -- the 08 and newer efi brute's are 1-2 hp less than the 06 07carb model's -- +plus you can chip the carb model to gain 20% more -- i dont think there's a chip available for the efi brute's

[quentin6493]

Im not sure what your talking about, programmers or "chips" are only available for efi's, there isnt a computer controlled fuel system on a carbed engine for a chip to modify. HMF is on brand i know had programmers for efi brutes

[freeworldofmusic]

Does the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i have a lot of problems from factory or is a good atv in quality?

I want to get one atv but i'm between grizzly 700 EPS fi and Kawasaki Brute Force 700 4x4i.

But if Brute Force doesn't have a lot of problems I will buy BF 750 4x4i

[ATVTVCOM]

The BF is a great ATV. The only thing I miss is power steering as compared to the Grizzly.

[LOLALOVERable]

beast

[JLPCountryBoy]

What about the Brute Force 650.

I like the way it look's better than the 650i but I'm worried about power. Is it any Different.

[ATVTVCOM]

Same

[freeworldofmusic]

Which is best the kawasaki Brute Force 750 2010 or the 2010 Yamaha grizzly 700?

[ATVTVCOM]

Both great machines. At this time the deciding factor is probably the power steering that's only available on the Grizzly.

[quadder88]

Im thinking about trading my bayou 300 4x4 in for one of these in the spring.

[realhockeyman15]

from your experience what atv would you recommend to get

[ATVTVCOM]

I have a list of my favorite quads by class on our website on the FAQ page. But like I've said so many times, the right ATV for you will depend on how you ride, where you ride, and what you want the ATV for?

[marqtinyworld]

Are these injection quads any better on fuel than the the old carb ones

[ATVTVCOM]

Wayyyyy!

[BUBBAHUMP1]

i thgt having an auto. engine is bad for mudding bc. you cant get as much torque as you can semi auto is this true for bikes like the brute force or outlander 800? bc. i see tons of them doing awesome for mud bikes these days

[ATVTVCOM]

A auto-clutch transmission is better for mudding for two reasons - the gearing (torque) and they are sealed far better than a belt-drive that needs air to keep it cool. You see lots of belt-drives simply because there are no big-bore shifter ATVs!

[bobfe360]

i have to disagree when you said theebf 750 was the best sounding atv the renegade 800 is especially true with aftermarket exhaust

[ATVTVCOM]

I believe you are absolutely right - the Can Ams slipped my mind.

[ShannCole888]

I had a 05 model, it was somewhat top Heavy, I put a set of offset wheels,and tires on it, ITP's.They helped it quite a bit. It wasn't the best on fuel mileage though,8-12mpg,60 miles to a 5.3 Gallon tank. but as for pulling,and working it was pretty effective,I could pull just about anything I needed too. I sold it though. I have a greater treasure in Jesus Christ,no real regrets.

[Huw444444444]

does anyone no where i can ride my yamaha grizzly in England

[voznaj]

I saw your video on the suspension upgrade for the BF750. I have an 07 and needless to say, it rides like a stick. How much more improved is the 08 suspension over the 07? I also have an 06 Rinny that rides like a cloud, and would like to bring the BF to that level. Would you recommend the Works as you've shown in your video, or Elka, which is another very high end aftermarket shock? Interested in hearing your response. Thanks.

[ATVTVCOM]

The '08 is a huge improvement! Check out our Project '06 Brute Force - it has the Works shocks and radials - big difference.

The folks at Works make our shocks to what they call a "TV Build" that is softer sprung and damped for full wheel travel at trail speeds. So far the guys at Elka do not. Their shocks are set up more for high speed performance and racing not trail riding.

That's why we love the Works set-up so much - they are incredible at regular trail speeds.

[upbury]

Hi there, have you heard if kawasaki are thinking of making a 750/650 with power steering. I have a 650 and it's heavy to say the least.

[ATVTVCOM]

I expect it as an early-release 2010 model

[rsr530]

u can adjust your suspension. take it to the dealer and get it done and adjusted

[xTrap704x]

i just got one of these, great ATV. you guys didn't lie about that v-twin sound, i love it!

[PrairieKid03]

i also have a question... I have a 03 prairie 650.. while im sitting still and i try to put it into 4WD it wont do anything untill i move the machine.. the basic thing i try to do for this problem, is slowly back up in reverse to try and put less tension on the trans. possible.. is this a problem or is it just standard? Thank you

[ATVTVCOM]

It is not unusual for the differential to need a slight amount of movement to engage fully just a slight forward movement while engaging should do the trick.

[atvboys3]

te brute for is the best atv ever

[ATVTVCOM]

Yes you can witch between 2wd and 4wd while the ATV is moving BUT you can do damage to the transmission/subtransmission by doing so.

[complimentsheck]

Dear atv television. I have a question about my 2008 kingquad 400, both the dealer and manual says i need to come to complete stop before switching in and out of 4wd. Is this true or can u switch in on the go and out on the go?

[itsmesnitschesmiami]

atv tv is the best

[ATVTVCOM]

What does your dealer say?

[sssssst23]

my 08 bruteforce 750 EFI is been stalling since day1 can anybody help me what the problem is?

[chrissurette]

define stalling, does it run at all. maybe if you checked your spark plugs or the coils

[mercarian7]

My fathers 08 stalls from time to time. He had some water in the fuel tank. Maybe check into that.

[drumplayinfool1]

i have a question. i just got an 08 brute and i'll admit i done a little river riding. i got sand in my carbarator and it was only running on one cylinder. i have little money to spend on it can any1 give an estimate on how much it is to fix?

[FrodeFlodhest]

You'll just have to ask your local Kawasaki dealer because the prices may vary from dealer to dealer. But I think the costs would be manageable. =)

Do you like your new Brute Force? Is it good to ride? =)

[ATVTVCOM]

Like it sounds good! Not quiet sounding, or loud sounding, or bad sounding - good sounding!

[sk8element2200]

what do they mean that it is one of the best sounding engines? like is it quiet?

[wrsawy]

I have a 650 and really like it. Can't wait to purchase the 750.

[mercarian7]

My father gave me his 2007 650 sra Brute force to buy the 08 750. Jesus night and day on the power difference. Too be completely honest though, I like the handling better on the sra and feel there is far too much torque on the 750. Both really good quads, can't go wrong.

[ATVTVCOM]

Every Kawasaki seems to have this noise but it isn't a mechanical problem.

[k454k]

what is the front differential noise do all the 08s have this problem?

[ATVTVCOM]

No way to lock in the lever. Considering on seldom you use the locker and the fact that you can continually adjust it for more traction or better steering it's not nearly as big of a pain as you might first think. Doug

[dlt205]

Is there a way to look the lever so it doesn't have to be held? It seems holding this locker lever while navigating rough terrain or deep mud would be a pain.

[ATVTVCOM]

Nope, just pull the lever at any speed - the further in you pull it the more locked the front differential is. Doug

[dlt205]

It seems that holding this lever in while navigating rough terrain or a mud hole would be a pain. Can the level be locked into full lock position without holding the lever?

[k454k]

do u have to stop before u pull the locker in? or can u pull it in wile your driving?

[comanche64]

you can pull it in while driving.

[wrsawy]

I have the 650, I can't wait to get the fuel inj. 750.

[jbooh88]

own it. love it. doug is the man

[forrest225]

cool

[kill811]

you people shood put one on about the arctic cat 400