Among the innovations from the Akashi company for 2025 there is also its first mid-range ATV, with a single-cylinder engine with 33 HP and a weight of 310 kg. And thanks to the European T3b certification, it can also be registered for road use
Kawasaki has several new features in store for 2025, starting with the new version of its best-seller Z900 to get to the reinvigorated Versys 1100 and Ninja 1100Sx travellers, all on display under the spotlight of Eicma 2024, but the surprises prepared by the Japanese company for next year are not limited to just two wheels. To enrich its offer of Atv the new one is in fact on the launch pad Brute Force 450its first medium-displacement model for the European market which will also be offered in the T-cat versiona reference to his T3b certification from microtractor which will also allow it to be used on the road. Both the standard and T-cat variants of the Brute Force 450 will initially be offered in colors “White” e “Grayish Blue” a prices still being defined.
functional design
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In the Kawasaki range, the Brute Force 450 it is positioned just below the already established one Brute Force 750largely taking up its lines, but still maintaining its own distinct personality also due to its smaller dimensions. The build quality and feel of robustness transmitted is however the same, suggesting his willingness to face the most demanding undertakings. From a point of view of design the LED headlights with integrated indicators, the impressive sports tyres, the large seating surface and the front grille with highlighted Kawasaki emblem stand out while the load capacity it is defined by the two luggage racks, front and rear, capable of supporting loads of up to 34 and 68 kg respectively, by the cup holder and by the various pockets available.
The T-cat version
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In order to obtain theEuropean Wtva approval to be registered for both on-road and off-road use, with the T3b classification to make it an attractive prospect also for agricultural and commercial users, the Brute Force 450 T-cat is proposed with a series of differences compared to the standard version. In fact, there is the addition of a 2″ tow hook and the connector to connect the rear lights of the trailer in the standard configuration together with elements such as the rear-view mirrors, the horn, the emergency lights, the license plate holder and a winch. for the front end. There is also a detail Speed Limiter modewhich can be called up via a special button under the LCD instrumentation, which monitors the maximum speed of 60 km/h that he can reach by law on the street. For the record, Kawasaki says both versions of the Brute Force 450 can tow up to 476 kg of weight.
Resolute engine, 2 or 4WD
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The new quad-bike half of Akashi is equipped with a motor single cylinder from 443 cc injection with 4 valves, single camshaft distribution and liquid cooling. The Japanese company credits it with a power of 33 Cv at 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 33 Nm at 6,500 rpm, still underlining its particular fluidity even at low revs. There transmission shaft is combined with an effective CVT gearbox and allows you to electrically select the 2 or 4 wheel drive to best deal with any surface and situation. The mode 2 wd obviously ensures light steering, the 4wd it promises more grit and, for maximum traction, it can also make use of the differential lock.
chassis and dimensions
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Il chassis of the Brute Force 450 is a double cradle made of high-strength steel trellis supported by extra-resistant blocks, a structure that aims to offer a great balance between handling and stability also in relation to convergence and camber of the tyres. The suspensions they are independent and have progressive speed, granting 194 mm of travel to the front wheels and 201 mm to the rear ones, all 12″. THE’braking system with hydraulic pump it relies on 202 mm discs at both ends, combined with single-piston calipers. The front track is 910 mm, the rear is 869 mm, the height from the ground is 235 mm while the weight declared in running order is 310 kg with a full tank of 16 liters of capacity.
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