ATVUtility
2026 CFMoto CForce 500
500cc Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$6,499
View full specsCFMoto CForce 500 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2026 CFMoto CForce 500 vs 2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 34 vs 32 hp, 500 cc vs 443 cc, 713 lb dry vs 688 lb dry, $6,499 vs $6,899. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
443cc Single-cylinder (SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,899
View full specsAt a glance
More power34 hpvs32 hpCForce 500 wins
Lower price$6,499vs$6,899CForce 500 wins
Weight713 lb dryvs688 lb dryBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Bigger engine500 ccvs443 ccCForce 500 wins
Ground clearance10.3 invs9.3 inCForce 500 wins
Towing1,350 lbvs1,050 lbCForce 500 wins
Across measured specs the CForce 500 leads in 6 categories and the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 1. Comparing two utility ATVs, the CForce 500 uses a 500 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-valve) with about 34 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc) with about 32 hp. The CForce 500 has the power edge (34 hp vs 32 hp). The Brute Force 450 4x4 is lighter at 688 lb (vs 713 lb). At $6,499 the CForce 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
CForce 500 CFMoto · 2026 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve) | Single-cylinder (SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 34 hp | 32 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVTech automatic CVT (P/R/N/H/L) | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD/4WD lock | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 713 lb (323 kg) | 688 lb (312 kg) |
| Overall width | 44 in (111.8 cm) | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (127 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in (26.2 cm) | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,350 lb (612 kg) | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,499 | $6,899 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.