Top 3 Cons / Negatives on 2019 Brute Force 750 - After 1st Year

Welcome to Chad Outdoors! These are the top 3 things I don't like about my Brute Force after owning over a year. New videos coming out with reviews and test on popular outdoor products.
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[@ChadOutdoors]

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[@fufnerkeywheel1329]

If you can buy such a pricey atv you don't need the thumbs up. LOL you serious with that shit?

[@ottolouis7653]

instaBlaster...

[@chancejackson1765]

Your videos definitely helped me make my first brute force purchase today. Coming from a Honda Rubicon Deluxe to this, I can already feel the power and I don't miss the shifting between every gear. Keep up the good work man! Appreciate everything

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

still love her?

[@jojofleenor]

Great video chad! I agree whole heartedly with you. Tires are junk as well as the wheels I cracked one of the rears last summer. As always keep up the great videos and looking forward to the next.

[@jeffdeppe7032]

I agree, the tires are light duty for sure so depending on how you ride this may or may not an issue. I only have 5hrs on mine, but so far I'm very satisfied with it, a lot of whining in low range I've noticed also. Not perfect but a ton of fun!! Thanks for the video Chad!!

[@ChadOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmartinez449]

I agree with the noises and what I dont like is the down shifting noise going down a steep hill or so but...very very happy with power...I had a 2015, now I have 2019 so the power over came a few minor negatives....thanks for the video...oh 1 more thing I saw on another video which I noticed and I'm going to attempt is sealing the gaps under the seat from dirt ,mud, water...thanks again

[@shannonbailey8515]

I know this post is kind of old, but I had a 2005.... Yeah, they haven't did a whole lot to it, but some minor refreshes over the last 16yrs..... These machines are solid though.... If they do come out with a new model, or like a 850.... I hope they don't change much of the mechanics.... as the Brute Force has proven to be reliable....

[@seanmcmahon1149]

Heat off my left leg, terrible hot in the Summer. Yes, lower right hand side clicking or rattle, mines an '18 with only 300 miles on it, bought it new - I went from an 01 Polaris Magnum 325 4x4 to this so, there's no comparison for power. Love the sheer power of the Brute, yes, tires are weak and balloon'ey

[@timothynicholas-mcdougall1409]

Can you elaborate on the CVT belt noise. The “vibrating” rattling. I have a 2021 brute force 750 with less than 500km on engine. Is this a normal function or should I take it for service ?

[@jacobgregory7924]

I got a 18 brute force around last fall and there has been no clicking or noises quad pulls hard no trouble doing a wheelie or going through some mud quad is extremely loud for stock

[@RevdTv123]

Need a Sgroi Innovations sure 4 kit , bobby beam tune and empire full exhaust, clutches , wild boar ATV floorboards and rad relocation

[@Firebird400]

Well , I bought my first brute force 750 today (2019 Camo) and your videos were good info towards my decision. Coming from a 14 grizzly I will say the brute is definitely not as refined as the grizzly but seems like it’s got power to spare which is why I bought it lets be honest here lol.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Nice man! It's def got the power and has been reliable! Really not much to not like. Enjoy your new rig and that's for watching.

[@K-9Gar]

Nice n simple great vid to the point

[@ChadOutdoors]

Thanks for the sub!

[@user-ij8ti7ll5o]

can you tell me if a brute force use more fuel than a quingquad 750?

[@abc123hshdhd8w]

The clanking on right side is the clutxh engaging and disengaging. The whining noise is from straight cut gears in the transmission

[@mirin3181]

My 2020 is like a mix between a rattle and a clicking noise, on top of the whining belt noise

[@traceygalsworthy8366]

That noise your hearing is the fork that presses on the one way bearing and it's this what gives you engine braking on hills,remove the fork from inside the clutch casing and leave the actuator in,they are a lot better ride.gets rid of some of that whining noise

[@jaseysmith1629]

I had those changed out before I even picked mine up at the dealer. I went with the ITP Terrorcross

[@ChadOutdoors]

I will look those up. How do you like them?

[@jaseysmith1629]

Awesome!! They definitely change how the brute handles and performance! They are also a radial

[@Bajaheat]

How does it cruise at 45ish? Does it feel like it would do it for long distances

[@frapsATV]

I would like to know too!

[@quadit321]

I wonder if they leave the items like that on the bike to keep it cheap. It's the kawasaki top bike if your looking at the top can-am or polaris this is still 5-6k cheaper. I had the first brute force an 05 and I beat it swamped it like 5 times never died .. good bike

[@jakegarcia7678]

I bought mine last months brand new and those tires are sketchy already got new ones mines 23' same tires they feel flat but aren't

[@cedricbacon2180]

Hey Chad. First off I appreciate all of your videos and I recently brought a 2018 Brute Force 750 and it only had 100 miles on it when I brought it. I noticed when I drive mine for more than 30 minutes the running hot light comes on. The fan is on and the coolant is full. Have you ever had any issues with yours running hot?

[@ChadOutdoors]

Hey thanks for watching. To answer your question I never have had the overheat light come on. Is your radiator clean?

[@mirandabri834]

​. Use wetter water and oil cooler or fan shroud! Or combination of

[@hwyman01]

Kawasaki needs to lose the diff lever. Get a BUTTON so you can be in diff and use one hand if needed. And also move the shifter to the opposite side of the throttle. And a re style is like 10 years over due

[@leemontoya8028]

I have a 750 when backing-up there is a square gray button on the left that needs to be pushed in right? but if they do all of the updates that your talking about then maybe your won't afford it.

[@ChadOutdoors]

You don't have to push it but if you do it removes to rev limiter for reverse.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Yep, Honda is really smooth running. I wish they updated the Rincon. What Honda did you have ?

[@ChadOutdoors]

Yeah I wish they would update that Rincon! I had the Honda TRX 700XX also before that the 400ex.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Chad Outdoors It would be nice if they still need the TRX 700

[@Tonyflstc]

if you take out the engine brake that noise goes away

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

How's your cvt belt durability I've seen these brutes go through tons of belts is that due to the tires you have or have they improved that I'm definitely going to subscribe

[@ChadOutdoors]

Hey Kirby I have had no belt issues at all. Neither has my buddy Clinton that had his years longer than mine. Thanks for watching

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@ChadOutdoors some people have said if you put big heavy tires on the brute they go through belts bad but I've been seeing HD belts for these and severe duty ones too but I won't put heavy tires on one but I would put good ones on it a company has made their own version of the sur trac tires and they are good but do I need to put it in low every time I play in the mud or is that only for the really bad stuff should I upgrade the belt if I play in a bit of mud or is the stock one fine or does it depend on what you play in of course loud exhaust will definitely be a good purchase if I do decide on one because they sound like a beast I love the way they sound but I'm curious just how good the stock belt is

[@ChadOutdoors]

@@kirbyvanduzer6565 I have not had or heard any Brute Force Belts breaking from anyone. I too am looking to upgrade tires but want to keep the weight near same at 16lbs for front tires and 19lbs for rear. Any idea of weight on the sur trac tires?

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@ChadOutdoors they are called the w 207 they are made by bkt tires it doesn't say weight on the sight but I know they are light even if you get the 27 inch tires it does say the ply I'll have to look again but one of my friends has them on his sxs and they are good I'll have to look at the ply ratings that should give you an idea

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@ChadOutdoors they are six ply that does sound lighter than most tires that size

[@chrislobb2210]

1. Lights. Or lack there of 2. Heat. Not sure of newer ones but older brutw will heat your legs up in a hurry 3. Agreed tires suck.best thing about them is it's a quick and easy upgrade. 4. Shifting. When plowing and going in and out of gear they do not shift well. You can't pussyfoot them into gear. Slam it and maybe at best you only lose one tooth. But you forget all of it when you hit that throttle.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Lol exactly -that low end torque is killer and makes up for it! The things that I don't like are easy mods. Gonna drop a top 3 vid soon. Thanks for stopping by!

[@04tsxpower]

It's the Brute lots more power and yes its normal. Far as rims lots come with black steel so those are awesome. My top hate when I bought in 2012 and still do is the heat off the engine when you ride

[@SuperReddog17]

ya i have a 2009 bf and the heat is terrible easy to burn your leg, the plastic get very hot to the touch. but i love the bf anyway, time for me to upgrade soon as my trucks paid off.

[@04tsxpower]

@@SuperReddog17 ya I'm actually in the market for a new ride now, just waiting for the market's to open up and factories to fire back up

[@TomSlickery]

I don't notice the heat... I've have several other machines that throw heat

[@DirtySanchez317]

Any problems with it?

[@ChadOutdoors]

No nothing yet. Been testing it out pretty good. Still going strong.

[@Ryanlk69]

If it ain't broke fix it. I give kawasaki props for keeping a machine solid for so many years. Plan on buying a 2020 next spring.

[@ChadOutdoors]

You said it! Thanks for watching!

[@johnconklin5180]

Don’t forget to keep the radiator clean.

[@RevdTv123]

Got to get v force john clutches

[@jcpelkmaster4255]

14 yrs owning Kawasaki brute force and yes they have some very annoying sounds like the loud hum buzzing when you shut down the dang bright as heck green neutral light blowing out your eyes at night when your setting there it’s so bright it really hinders your view had to put tape over it and yes tires are junk but with that being said it runs great handles good ride is good and you don’t feel closed in like you do on a my Polaris and it is by far better handling than my Polaris

[@relaxingnature2617]

The rear breaks are absolute crap on all my 3 brutes ..soft and if you pull the lever super hard to try and stop the cables snap ..I've snapped 5 cables over the years ..the little arm at the rear diff needs to be 2 or 3x longer or go hydraulic

[@mirin3181]

My 2020 does it too, pisses me off every time. Only cause I’m unsure if it will fail on me.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Still no fails here

[@mirin3181]

25 hours and nine still doing that stupid noise. Seems it’s all I can hear while riding it 😐

[@johnconklin5180]

Yup tires are junk. Only option is to buy aftermarket. Yes there are some rattles (sounds like linkage?). Mine 2013 was just serviced and for now none of that. Wheels are fine and functional. I have no complaints about those at all. I do have a complain of my own. After 110 hours of operation my drive belt light came on which is as advertised. Resetting the light is just stupid. Disconnect wires, turn power on then off, insert some dummy plug etc. just ridiculous. It should be a push button and light goes off. Kawasaki could do a much better job on that issue. Oh and if you don’t reset it the vehicle will go into a slowdown mode. Having said that it’s a beast.

[@OutdoorTonez]

I just got a 2020 750 Brute force and it makes that same noise. I just got it brand new no miles on it. Noise sucks but if it's normal just got to live with it.

[@mirin3181]

Hey mate I’ve got a 2020 as well with the same noise, does yours sounds like a ticking rattling noise like something is loose? It’s doing my head in !

[@OutdoorTonez]

@@mirin3181 Good news yes that is normal so just ride and enjoy. Any other questions hit me up I'm here. Don't worry about that annoying noise bike does that. Cool Brute Force Bike.

[@mirin3181]

@@OutdoorTonez thanks man, did yours get louder after a while or stayed the same

[@OutdoorTonez]

the same you'll be fine. I got 530 miles on my bike and noise is normal and the same noise. It's part of riding thr Brute Force 750 eps

[@mirin3181]

@@OutdoorTonez got mine in the shop about the noise and they have said it’s definitely not right. They are replacing clutch and everything under that cover. 3 other bikes in shop at same time and none of them make that noise. It’s defiantly not normal

[@stampede230]

I just bought a 2015 and when I make a sharp turn, I hear a couple clicks every now and then.

[@forzakid2]

How much you paid if you don’t mind me asking. Looking at a 2019 with 194 miles , 41 hrs with beadlocks tires. Seller wants 7100 trying to get it for around 6ish

[@johnycash99]

@@forzakid2 did you get it??

[@forzakid2]

@@johnycash99 well this comment is 11 months old and let me tell you, ATV prices have skyrocketed due to production being cut. Used prices are way higher then they were a year ago. I didn’t up getting that one , but I got a better deal a week later on Craigslist. This guy had a 2019 blue brute force with only 40 hours and I was able to talk him down to 6600$ in person because it had a few scratches that were not visible in the pics. My buddy Is looking to buy one now and every brute force is going for about 8500ish so if you plan on getting one soon you are going to have a pay about 1000-2000 more then you would normally due to the circumstances. Hope you find a your deal and it makes you happy. Just wait it out you will find what your looking for trust me. Even if you have to pay a few hundred extra as long as it’s what YOU are looking for and it’s going to make YOU happy and your able to afford it. Go for it bro you only live once!

[@johnycash99]

@@forzakid2 I just ordered a brand new 2022 brute force 4x4i non-eps. Taxes freight and pdi came to $12,600 ($9999 before all that). Honestly with the price of friggin used atvs(exorbitant as fuck)... I said fuck it and just spent the 4 grand more on a brand new one. Someone was selling a 2019 brute force 750 for 9500 in eastern Canada where I live.. And it had 4500km LOL. Insanity!! But I'm bloody PSYCHED!!!!! The dealer in my province told me it will be in this month.. Then no more until April of next year

[@keithsummers3112]

Do u have eps on it?

[@ChadOutdoors]

Hey Keith, yes this one does.

[@keithsummers3112]

@@ChadOutdoors ok i had a 650 brute with no eps and a locked up fucked front end

[@MrNismopro]

I have a clatter coming from my belt system on my 2015. I just bought the puller to change out the belt. I’m also going to install an EPI clutch. We’ll see if that fixes it. I hate the factory tires too. Great video!

[@ChadOutdoors]

Thank you. Good luck with your installs!

[@lukaivancic3999]

First bad thing is rear brake Second is P mode on gearbox And third front diff lock. And at least 40 hp more power..

[@ChadOutdoors]

The rear brake on my BF locks up the tires with no problem. I'll do a review on it soon. What is going on with your brakes?

[@jaseysmith1629]

The rear brake will last a life time! The Kodiak Yamaha and grizzly also started doing the rear brakes that way. I adjusted mine and with the transmission belt braking and the front brakes it will stand you you on your head.

[@jadenmassey7882]

Brute makes 50 at the wheel can am 1000 makes around 60 at the wheel. What makes you think it needs 40 more hp

[@RevdTv123]

Kawirle klunkie lol clutches are noisy. Definitely make sure that your deflection is set .

[@brianbrown9700]

Deflection? What you mean

[@loganleone5796]

Did u bypass ur override?

[@ChadOutdoors]

The reverse?

[@loganleone5796]

@@ChadOutdoors yes

[@ChadOutdoors]

@@loganleone5796 I have the override button for reverse but did not bypass it.

[@johncameron1133]

Bear claw htr is what your looking for

[@coalregionrider6525]

Mudlite xtr

[@JR-of5hp]

Wait wtf. You said 89 miles on 5 gallons? Thats 18 miles per gallon!!! Id need a trailer with extra fuel for the rides i do.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Yeah thats the best I ever got. If you are a throttle jockey then its half of that. I can say the low fuel light flashes for ever! Like 15 miles if I remember right.

[@jasongarner928]

You are spot on with your review. I had the same thoughts on the cheap tires Kawasaki put on these machine’s also I’m NOT a fan of the “oil bath brakes “. If you need to stop fast you will need to pull the left brake combo. Last thing is that clicking of the cvt belt. I also have that issue and it is very annoying. Kawasaki dealer tells me its a common thing with these machines. Think I am going to change and upgrade that cvt belt. Overall a good machine with alot of torque for the money. Again Chad, thanks for the review.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Hey Jason thanks for your feedback. The wet brakes on my BF work well. If i push the foot brake it will lock up the rear tires. Curios if yours lock up too... Also lmk how the upgraded belt works out if ya don't mind.

[@jasongarner928]

No mine don’t lock up at all. I may need to look into that.

[@jasongarner928]

I will update when the belt is changed. One last thing is it really needs a headlight on the handlebars.

[@ChadOutdoors]

@@jasongarner928 yes headlight on the habdlebar would be nice. Did you upgrade your headlights like mine? - it helped tremendously

[@jasongarner928]

No but after seeing the difference it made for yours I intend too. I replaced my tires and rims and it took the wiggle out of the rear end. Thinking about a decent priced light bar for the front rack. Any suggestions?

[@cnw4x4]

That’s why atv tires are supposed to be ran with low pressure in their tires. It’s designed to help you keep control of it and not bounce you all over the place, but yes I agree the tires are shit...

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

cnw4x4 nope

[@JohnnyRebKy]

The stiff ride is what worries me. I’ve had 5 back surgeries and need a soft plush ride. Polaris Sportsman is like floating on a cloud....but I hate Polaris. Had 3 and they were tore up junk all the time. I’d really be better off on a Teryx but I can’t afford a SxS. Love the Brute Force but I’m afraid it will jar me around to much . Maybe I’m wrong, I haven’t rode one since they first came out. But everybody always says the ride is stiff

[@ChadOutdoors]

I would go test ride one - they have an adjustable suspension. Reliability isn't a problem either. Good luck.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Just get new shocks

[@cnw4x4]

The three things I hated about my brute force are, the stupid shroud around the gas tank that holds mud and you can’t ever get all the mud out of. The next thing is the stupid little clips that hold the lights in place to the plastic fender in the front. And the last is the heat shield insulation on each side of the underneath of the plastic cowlings (between your legs) deteriorates fast and falls out. Looks like rats chewed the insulation when it falls out. Over all, I loved my brute force. It was a 2012 model, over 4000 miles, and the guy I sold it to is still running it. I’ve put mine through crawfish ponds in Louisiana mud at least six times a year during frogging season and haven’t had a single issue. My belt got old and put it into limp mode which I appreciated because it kept me from tearing all my belt cover to pieces, unlike my can-am. That’s my review of it. I loved mine overall.

[@ChadOutdoors]

That's great feedback on your experience with your Brute Force. Thanks for sharing! How was your rear brake? Mine works great but I had a few folks saying theirs won't stop well. Mine will lock up on pavement if ya want it to. Video to come soon

[@cnw4x4]

Chad Outdoors my brakes worked well. I know the owner of our local Kawasaki dealership and he showed me all the details of it before I bought it back in 2012. The rear brake has a wet brake. It runs in oil basically, but it will last forever being lubed and all. Mine I could lock right up, no issue. I did have to tighten my front locking differential actuator cable up though, I wasn’t getting it to lock up completely running 27” tires. After I did that, it was unstoppable. Changed a fuel filter once when it got a little sluggish, and haven’t had any major problems. I bent a couple tie rods but that was my fault. Hey, for $10 a piece I bought three extras.

[@jsam6324]

No trees were harmed in the making of this video…..

[@gregstull9563]

Tires suck oil filter spot plastic undercarriage

[@chocolat4hogs]

no doubt the Brute Force is #1 at going down the steep grades because of the V/twin and low range gear hold it has. No other atv is like it. The stock tires are good for rocks, and bad terrain I experience in Wyoming. I do agree that ATV's need to have Kevlar tires.

[@RealCptHammonds]

I own this ATV and have no clue about your #3. You would probably get more views and subs if you don't spend so time riding it in the beginning. Try putting it at the end. Also, please don't toy around with getting to what you're saying. And, if you want really happy viewers, place tabs on the slider so people can jump around to important points. Otherwise, you have a great start here and I'd love it if you would consider my suggestions. +1 sub.

[@ChadOutdoors]

Hey thanks for the sub and the recommendations. I'm always trying to improve.

[@mirin3181]

It’s like a ticking rattling noise like something is loose

[@relaxingnature2617]

Ive had 3 brutes since the beginning ..over 50,000miles 80,000km of hard rocky mountains ....you at 300miles have very little experience on the brute ..you didn't mention ANY of the MAJOR design flaws ..I still ride brutes but im getting tired of the bullshit problems they have ..some of the problems are completely retarded,like a monkey designed it on a napkin ..I love riding them but I could tear a strip off Kawasaki if I ever made a video about the brutes

[@ChadOutdoors]

My title says 1st year review. I am making one every year so eventually I'll catch up to you big dog. I haven't seen the monkey on napkin issue. Thanks for watching

[@heehawanderson7810]

Wow!! The tires and wheels come on.what about the 10,000 degrees of heat that melts your leg,and here in south Georgia it's 20,000 degrees or what about it not having a factory steel bumper on the front.If you want Kawasaki to change shit let's start with usability instead of worrying about prissy rims. Fyi all atv come with shitty tires.BTW not a subscriber....go Dawgs

[@gallopingg1]

DON'T THINK I'LL BE BUYING A BRUTE FORCE THEN!

[@ChadOutdoors]

To me those are easy mods to overcome the negatives. What are you considering purchasing?

[@adamant7146]

@@ChadOutdoors i haven't owned a 4 wheeler in years but i've been looking at the new grizzly. a friend of mine has a bf750 and is telling me to look at one of those..says it handles better, has a bigger seat for two up riding and is more comfortable and maneuverable.. all i want to do is some trail riding and snow plowing...don't care to do a 1000 miles an hour or pull a house but i don't know much about the kawasaki line..yamaha has always been what my family has bought over the years and i know they r very reliable..again don't care about vtwin and all that stuff but would like to hear what u have to say about both the aforementioned quads? thx

[@ChadOutdoors]

@@adamant7146 Hi Adam! I am about to drop a new vid on top three things on the Brute Force. But I can def answer your question. I'm kinda like you always had a Honda growing up so hard to jump ship. If considering the Grizzly vs BF you will have a awesome quad either way. The Grizzly is more up to date with led lights and styling - even an updated motor. The seat on the Grizzly is way smaller than the Brute Force which makes it not as flexible. If you ride 2 up a lot then I'd have to go BF. They both will crush the trails and are reliable. I bought the extended warranty on mine for $900 covers me to 5 years! I would go drive them both and then you will know. Let me know what ya get! Also plz sub if ya haven't 😃

[@adamant7146]

@@ChadOutdoors ok cool and will do...looking forward to ur new vids and thank u

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

adam ant i have a 2010 brute and its way way better than my buddies 2020 grizzly. The brute beats the fuvk out of it

[@brennanlaskey9393]

I have a 216 an it is a piece off shit i have put no miles on it an it's all rusted out an a new breake system cost 2600 do not buy one

[@Icutmetal]

That sounds like an operator malfunction.

[@prestongriffin416]

wear is your helmet cant belive you would do what you showed on video with no helmet .

[@off-roadnpew2183]

Lol

[@JohnDoe-ig9ev]

Your jokin right.. Are did you not have a helmet on when you were born an doc dropped you?