ATV Television - 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Long Term Test

[@coppersv1000]

I have just over 400 miles on mine now and have beat the living crap out of it, rolled it and pulled things that are way more than spec and had it pined at top speed for miles down dirt roads.. I HAVEN'T HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM!! It's a Great little atv.

[@Mikes_rc_adventures]

very recenty my 01 ranchers front diff started leaking and id rather not bring it to the dealer ship where it was bought to be fixed. its leaking right where the front drive shaft goes into the diff

[@ATVTVCOM]

I'm assuming you mean reserve? It is a switch like shown on the video that if it's switched to 'run' still leaves about a half gallon or third of a gallon in the tank so if you run out of gas you can switch to reserve and still have fuel to make it - somewhere else ;-)

[@ATVTVCOM]

Didn't I answer this somewhere else. Check out the STI Black Diamonds and see if they come in that size.

[@ATVTVCOM]

So I'll assume that you're not just telling us that but are asking a question, like "What should I do?" If it's not leaking too bad you can just put up with it but check the front dif fluid often. Otherwise you can pull the front driveshaft and replace the seal.

[@SinPijama69]

OMG! You're back on KZbin! With an ATV video! Lol, great job as usual.

[@gimlioffroader]

well i guess the fuel gauge problem can be understood because it is tis first year in production. and i dont get why some companies are using kymco to manufacture there atvs? i never see them on the trail and every time i bring them up people say that they are just like thoose knock off quads. and i never see any big miles on tv or thei nternet with them so i cant see how they hold up after many years of riding. so really what im trying to say is that will they hold up well over time?

[@ViktoriousDead]

Indeed he is, I can honestly say I might not be here today if not for the reserve tank on my ATV. Long story,but it was dead winter, and it was col outside.

[@fordarethebest]

just wonder what brand and model is that trailer?

[@123devinzz1]

do they make the grizz 300 too?

[@FrankoTheMango]

it's amazing how much that small atv has and does

[@ATVTVCOM]

It is made by Nichols Trailers. I think you can find them by googling that....Great trailer! Had it since we were on TV - many years and still going strong...

[@ATVTVCOM]

This should be okay. I always suggest a 4wd if you are doing any chores or riding in difficult terrain - if you can afford it. The best 4wd in this size would be the Suzuki King Quad 400.

[@CaniHazYourCookie]

Yeah, but where would we buy them around here? Austin, ive never seen a kymco dealer b4 lol

[@midoreo123]

I'm around 5.2"ft, would this ATV be too big? What would you suggest on getting if so?

[@ATVTVCOM]

I too was a bit leery but may be convinced! Kawasaki is letting us keep this to put more miles on so we'll see...

[@RarinMadetoplay]

You should test the Can-Am 800 outlander or the renigade.

[@trueps3fr34k]

Whats reverse? Sorry im new to this stuff

[@ATVTVCOM]

From what I've seen they've come a long ways! I think they're gonna be pretty good in the long run......We're going to keep this one for a while longer just to find out ;-)

[@joeyvasquez4459]

wats the size on the trailer just courious

[@davidpaceway]

They do come in 4x4 right?

[@SouthwestORV]

Great review. Thank you.

[@beachamboy11]

awesome! i cant wait to see how it holds up.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Look at the ITP website and pick the stock size. That way you won't lose any power.

[@gregrowe1168]

I think a good set of ITP Mudlite A/Ts on the rear would help give the little Brute more traction. They're a good choice for smaller machines because they are lightweight and you essentially have the same performance as the stock tires with more traction of course. They don't seem to rob any power like putting on bigger heavier mud tires that overwhelm a small engine. I had a set on a Suzuki Ozark and I couldn't tell any difference in acceleration or engine performance or braking either and its an even smaller machine than this though probably about equal in power. They did make it much more capable in the mud. The new Sedona Mud Rebels look good too and are very lightweight as well, assuming either come in the stock size for the 300 Brute. Maxxis Zillas would be another one to consider. All these tires are priced pretty reasonably too, under $100 per tire. As you have said before, I agree its important on these smaller displacement machines to stick with the stock size tires, just get something a bit more aggressive if you want more traction. Since its 2wd, you only have to replace the rear tires anyway.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Hey.......Been busy Sim Racing - If you need more videos between the ATV stuff go there ;-)

[@AldosStarsKennel]

Nice review as always ! Could you tell me your choice for working and haulind firewood in a trailer what is the best choice for reliability ( no belt for the ozark ) between the Suzuki Ozark 250 and the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 please ?

[@ATVTVCOM]

+Aldo Bull I would look for a small 4-wheel drive machine.

[@gianfrancodelsoldato6862]

Certainly, it has kymco engine? I buy the quad this week, for me it is not true because Kawasaki is one of the best brands in the world, please respond

[@redtiburon98]

hey! do yall have a facebook? I enjoy following yall through here but it seems iam always on facebook! awesome videos!

[@ATVTVCOM]

Nope. Just this and our website.

[@ATVTVCOM]

It is built for Kawasaki by Kymco. All of it. Every single piece....

[@ATVTVCOM]

I think it's about 40" by 60" but not real sure.

[@21gorden]

yeah u did, thanks!

[@trueps3fr34k]

Thank you and yes i did mean reserve...

[@ATVTVCOM]

Figured but since I messed up and said reverse I wanted to make sure ;-)

[@TheRoadsidePhotographer]

Love Kawasaki

[@MrGlennm69]

i did not know that Kimco made Kawasaki bikes.

[@redangeleyes]

How would you know how it is, you don't ride. Think of reserve as a gauge, for bikes that don't have a gauge. If you need to flip to reserve, it's time to refuel, and at least you're not left stranded.

[@AldosStarsKennel]

Thanks

[@ATVTVCOM]

While I don't know for sure I was told that they do.

[@123devinzz1]

they do look quite similar even if they dont

[@ATVTVCOM]

Seems Kymco's starting to make 'everyone's' stuff ;-)

[@ATVTVCOM]

It's a Nichols trailer but I believe that they are no longer in business.

[@jcanuelkwnowitall]

The reserve is useless,i put the pingel petcock and it is wonderful,who wants to run out of gas when your not out of gas?

[@ATVTVCOM]

Whew...Thought I was losing it ;-)

[@beachamboy11]

im not ready to trust Kymco yet. i think thats how you spell it.

[@BIGBO1988s10]

I have over 1600 miles on mine it's a tank

[@ATVTVCOM]

Unfortunately no!

[@ATVTVCOM]

Should if only they'd send us something ;-)

[@ATVTVCOM]

Kawaco. Kymcosaki ;-)

[@camarta1220]

the reserve has saved me multiple times... and i am only 15

[@ATVTVCOM]

I guess you're too young ;-)

[@jake0122]

kawbosoki lol