ATVUtility
2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300
271cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$4,999
View full specsKawasaki Brute Force 300 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 vs 2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 18 vs 32 hp, 271 cc vs 443 cc, 476 lb dry vs 688 lb dry, $4,999 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 power18 hpvs32 hpBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lower price$4,999vs$6,899Brute Force 300 wins
Weight476 lb dryvs688 lb dryBrute Force 300 wins
Bigger engine271 ccvs443 ccBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Ground clearance6.7 invs9.3 inBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Towingn/avs1,050 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Across measured specs the Brute Force 300 leads in 2 categories and the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Brute Force 300 uses a 271 cc single-cylinder with about 18 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc) with about 32 hp. The Brute Force 450 4x4 has the power edge (32 hp vs 18 hp). The Brute Force 300 is lighter at 476 lb (vs 688 lb). At $4,999 the Brute Force 300 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Brute Force 300 Kawasaki · 2025 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 271 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder (SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 18 hp | 32 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 476 lb (216 kg) | 688 lb (312 kg) |
| Overall width | 42.1 in (106.9 cm) | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (17 cm) | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 gal (12.9 L) | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $4,999 | $6,899 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.