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2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
443cc Single-cylinder (SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,899
View full specsKawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4 vs Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4 vs 2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi: 32 vs 34 hp, 443 cc vs 493 cc, 688 lb dry vs 695 lb dry, $6,899 vs $8,379. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
493cc Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$8,379
View full specsAt a glance
More power32 hpvs34 hpKingQuad 500AXi wins
Lower price$6,899vs$8,379Brute Force 450 4x4 wins
Weight688 lb dryvs695 lb dryBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Bigger engine443 ccvs493 ccKingQuad 500AXi wins
Ground clearance9.3 invs10.2 inKingQuad 500AXi wins
Towing1,050 lbvs1,322 lbKingQuad 500AXi wins
Across measured specs the Brute Force 450 4x4 leads in 2 categories and the KingQuad 500AXi in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc) with about 32 hp, while the KingQuad 500AXi uses a 493 cc single-cylinder (ohc, 4-valve) with about 34 hp. The KingQuad 500AXi has the power edge (34 hp vs 32 hp). The Brute Force 450 4x4 is lighter at 688 lb (vs 695 lb). At $6,899 the Brute Force 450 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | KingQuad 500AXi Suzuki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 443 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (SOHC) | Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 32 hp | 34 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) | Quadmatic automatic V-belt CVT (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential | Selectable 2WD / 4WD / locked 4WD with torque-sensing limited-slip front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 688 lb (312 kg) | 695 lb (315 kg) |
| Overall width | 43.3 in (110 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) | 50.6 in (128.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) | 10.2 in (25.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,050 lb (476 kg) | 1,322 lb (600 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,899 | $8,379 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.