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Honda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 32 vs 38 hp, 518 vs 443 cc, 683 vs 683 lb, $7,499 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520
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2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,499

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2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
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2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4

443cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$6,999

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At a glance

More power32 hpvs38 hpBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lower price$7,499vs$6,999Brute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lighter683 lbvs683 lbTie
Bigger engine518 ccvs443 ccFourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Ground clearance7.6 invs8.7 inBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Towing848 lbvs1,050 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins

Across measured specs the FourTrax Foreman 520 leads in 2 categoriesand the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Foreman 520 runs a 518 cc single-cylinder making about 32 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder rated near 38 hp. The Brute Force 450 4x4 has the power edge (38 hp vs 32 hp). At $6,999 the Brute Force 450 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

FourTrax Foreman 520
Honda · 2025
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Brute Force 450 4x4
Kawasaki · 2025
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Engine
Displacement518 cc443 cc
Engine configurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)32 hp38 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionManual 5-speed (ESP)Automatic CVT
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WDSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating1 rider1 rider
Dry weight683 lb (310 kg)683 lb (310 kg)
Overall width47.4 in (120.4 cm)43.7 in (111 cm)
Wheelbase50.9 in (129.3 cm)47.8 in (121.4 cm)
Ground clearance7.6 in (19.3 cm)8.7 in (22.1 cm)
Fuel capacity3.9 gal (14.8 L)3.7 gal (14 L)
Towing capacity848 lb (385 kg)1,050 lb (476 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$7,499$6,999
Model year20252025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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