Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4

Should Have Bought a Honda

• Currently 2/5 Stars.

by Anonymous 104 days 5 hours 12 minutes ago
Pros: Has great power after it warms up.
Cons: Everything else!!!!!!!!

Where to start. I purchased this machine new in Sept 07. I was also in the process of building a house, so I didn't have alot of spare to to feel this thing out.
To start, it is a chore just to get this thing started. Usually after 3 or 4 minutes working the choke, I can get it to start. After starting it, I have to let it run for a while to just to get it to pull out of its tracks.
I have had it to the dealer for carb adjustments---no help.
Also back brakes become have become useless, I use the foot or lever, I may as well put my feet down for a flintstone stop---been to the dealer for this as well. Fixed temporarily, bad again now.
I have just got finished riding it, I looked at the odometer. I have 132 miles on it, the machine is garage kept.. I mentioned this because I washed and waxed it and noticed several rust spots coming up on the metal. This machine has not been abused, and has only been used on gravel roads or dirt roads. It has not been subect to elements or water enough to cause rusting.
The factory tires are terrible, I have noticed about 1/2 wear already. Never on blacktop??????
This machine has no fender flares like HONDA does so you might as well plan for a scratched up machine.
I passed on a HONDA Foreman, because I am good friends with the owner of the local Kawasaki shop. BAD MISTAKE. I have owned several ATVs and StreetBikes, so I consider myself to be an avid motorsport user. I know quality when I ride it. Kawasaki missed on this one. STAY FAR AWAY, THIS MACHINE IS JUNK!!!!!!!!

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If power is important this machine has it, if you need realibility and durability, read my review again. This is not just a onesided review. I have 2 other friend who bought the same machine within weeks of mine. They are having similar issues. 

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