ATVUtility
2025 Honda FourTrax Recon
229cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$5,249
View full specsHonda FourTrax Recon vs Kawasaki Brute Force 300
2025 Honda FourTrax Recon vs 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300: 15 vs 18 hp, 229 vs 271 cc, 434 vs 476 lb, $5,249 vs $4,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300
271cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$4,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power15 hpvs18 hpBrute Force 300 wins
Lower price$5,249vs$4,999Brute Force 300 wins
Lighter434 lbvs476 lbFourTrax Recon wins
Bigger engine229 ccvs271 ccBrute Force 300 wins
Ground clearance6.5 invs6.7 inBrute Force 300 wins
Towingn/avsn/aTie
Across measured specs the FourTrax Recon leads in 1 categoryand the Brute Force 300 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Recon runs a 229 cc single-cylinder making about 15 hp, while the Brute Force 300 uses a 271 cc single-cylinder rated near 18 hp. The Brute Force 300 has the power edge (18 hp vs 15 hp). The FourTrax Recon is lighter at 434 lb (vs 476 lb). At $4,999 the Brute Force 300 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
FourTrax Recon Honda · 2025 View | Brute Force 300 Kawasaki · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 229 cc | 271 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 15 hp | 18 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed (ESP) | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | 2WD | 2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 434 lb (197 kg) | 476 lb (216 kg) |
| Overall width | 42.4 in (107.7 cm) | 42.1 in (106.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46.9 in (119.1 cm) | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) | 6.7 in (17 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 3.4 gal (12.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $5,249 | $4,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.