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Energize work and play on the Brute Force 450 EPS
Powerful, nimble, and packed with utility, no other mid-size ATV gives you more – including Electronic Power Steering (EPS) as standard for confident, effortless control. For 2026, European T3b certification allows road use registration.
Capable of tackling demanding chores while delivering unique sporty performance that only Kawasaki can provide. Strong build quality and aggressive styling combine for a durable, exciting ride.
No matter the task, the Brute Force 450 EPS is built for you.
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2-mode electric power steering (EPS) adds a premium feel to the BRUTE FORCE 450’s handling character. The system is speed sensitive, offering light-steering effort at low speed, while optimised assistance at higher speeds contributes to the sense of control. Two modes allow riders to adjust the level of assistance.
2-mode electric power steering (EPS) adds a premium feel to the BRUTE FORCE 450’s handling character. The system is speed sensitive, offering light-steering effort at low speed, while optimised assistance at higher speeds contributes to the sense of control. Two modes allow riders to adjust the level of assistance.
Complementing the BRUTE FORCE 450’s tough and rugged styling, plastic carrier covers added to the updated front and rear carriers add to both functionality and looks. The plastic covers feature a flat top surface.
Attached to both front and rear carriers are new plastic carrier covers. The rear carrier cover includes anti-slip grooves designed to help keep multiple five-gallon buckets in place.
The steel racks beneath the plastic coverings remain exposed in certain areas to serve as easy hook or tie-down points.
Complementing the BRUTE FORCE 450’s tough and rugged styling, plastic carrier covers added to the updated front and rear carriers add to both functionality and looks. The plastic covers feature a flat top surface.
Attached to both front and rear carriers are new plastic carrier covers. The rear carrier cover includes anti-slip grooves designed to help keep multiple five-gallon buckets in place.
The steel racks beneath the plastic coverings remain exposed in certain areas to serve as easy hook or tie-down points.
Both the LED headlights and taillights include built-in turn signals.
Both the LED headlights and taillights include built-in turn signals.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer strong, sure stopping power on demand, adding to riders’ peace of mind.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer strong, sure stopping power on demand, adding to riders’ peace of mind.
The 443 cm3 engine produces power among the top in its class. The engine is mild and controllable, with smooth torque from low rpm all the way through the rev range, for excellent all-around performance that works well in a wide range of situations.
The 443 cm3 engine produces power among the top in its class. The engine is mild and controllable, with smooth torque from low rpm all the way through the rev range, for excellent all-around performance that works well in a wide range of situations.
A Speed Limiter Mode supports drivers when doing work or tasks. A button below and to the left of the instrument panel activates the mode (and lights up when activated).
A Speed Limiter Mode supports drivers when doing work or tasks. A button below and to the left of the instrument panel activates the mode (and lights up when activated).
LED headlights at the front not only look good but also provide excellent lighting. They are the focal points of the front end and are a major part of the BRUTE FORCE 450’s aggressive looks. At the rear, stylish taillights shine brightly.
LED headlights at the front not only look good but also provide excellent lighting. They are the focal points of the front end and are a major part of the BRUTE FORCE 450’s aggressive looks. At the rear, stylish taillights shine brightly.
The Kawasaki brand name is synonymous with quality, and the BRUTE FORCE 450 is an excellent example. The frame is fully reinforced for the kind of toughness expected of Kawasaki four-wheeler, and the brake and suspension components are built to be solid and reliable with high performance to give riders peace of mind.
The Kawasaki brand name is synonymous with quality, and the BRUTE FORCE 450 is an excellent example. The frame is fully reinforced for the kind of toughness expected of Kawasaki four-wheeler, and the brake and suspension components are built to be solid and reliable with high performance to give riders peace of mind.
A trailer hitch is fit standard, as is a connector to hook up trailer taillights.
A trailer hitch is fit standard, as is a connector to hook up trailer taillights.
Featuring a large seating surface, specially designed seat material and thick cushioning, the seat is a comfortable place to be.
Featuring a large seating surface, specially designed seat material and thick cushioning, the seat is a comfortable place to be.
More compact than the 750-800cc four-wheelers but larger and tougher than 300cc four-wheelers, the BRUTE FORCE 450 strikes the ideal balance between the two while packing ample performance and a full suite of features keeping it at the forefront of its class. It is just the right size to be used for both work and play.
More compact than the 750-800cc four-wheelers but larger and tougher than 300cc four-wheelers, the BRUTE FORCE 450 strikes the ideal balance between the two while packing ample performance and a full suite of features keeping it at the forefront of its class. It is just the right size to be used for both work and play.
The exterior design, featuring carefully crafted body parts, looks tough, rugged, and ready for action— especially in the front end. Colours and graphics further complement the modern, sporty image.
The exterior design, featuring carefully crafted body parts, looks tough, rugged, and ready for action— especially in the front end. Colours and graphics further complement the modern, sporty image.
Not too large and not too small, the BRUTE FORCE 450’s compact body is the ideal size. It fits a wide range of riders, offers plenty of space to haul cargo, and is compact enough to get around the trail or worksite with ease.
Not too large and not too small, the BRUTE FORCE 450’s compact body is the ideal size. It fits a wide range of riders, offers plenty of space to haul cargo, and is compact enough to get around the trail or worksite with ease.
Other equipment for T-Category compliance includes a tow hook inside the front bumper, mirrors, a horn, hazard lights, licence plate bracket and light, and a brake warning light above the instrument panel.
Other equipment for T-Category compliance includes a tow hook inside the front bumper, mirrors, a horn, hazard lights, licence plate bracket and light, and a brake warning light above the instrument panel.
With optimized springs and damping tuning, the four-wheel independent suspension provides solid handling when the terrain gets bumpy for a comfortable, enjoyable ride.
With optimized springs and damping tuning, the four-wheel independent suspension provides solid handling when the terrain gets bumpy for a comfortable, enjoyable ride.
Featured on the front grille in an eye-catching way, the 3D “Kawasaki” emblem ties the BRUTE FORCE 450 to the Kawasaki family and is sure to be a point of pride for owners.
Featured on the front grille in an eye-catching way, the 3D “Kawasaki” emblem ties the BRUTE FORCE 450 to the Kawasaki family and is sure to be a point of pride for owners.
A handlebar-mounted LED light offers enhanced illumination. It also turns in the direction of travel, so that the rider gets a good view of the direction they are turning for an added level of utility and convenience.
A handlebar-mounted LED light offers enhanced illumination. It also turns in the direction of travel, so that the rider gets a good view of the direction they are turning for an added level of utility and convenience.
Sporty tyres with excellent traction and absorption further enhance the BRUTE FORCE 450’s excellent offroad capabilities.
Sporty tyres with excellent traction and absorption further enhance the BRUTE FORCE 450’s excellent offroad capabilities.
With optimized frame strength, the sturdy frame has the toughness and durability to handle a wide range of situations and to stand up to the demands of the job at hand.
With optimized frame strength, the sturdy frame has the toughness and durability to handle a wide range of situations and to stand up to the demands of the job at hand.
Although a 450cc class four-wheeler, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a full suite of features giving it all-around comfort and convenience. With features like front and rear racks, a cup holder, pockets and a power outlet, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a high level of convenience and useability.
Although a 450cc class four-wheeler, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a full suite of features giving it all-around comfort and convenience. With features like front and rear racks, a cup holder, pockets and a power outlet, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a high level of convenience and useability.
Keeping the massive yet condensed style that defines the BRUTE FORCE Series, the BRUTE FORCE 450 offers an overall aggressive, lightweight impression suitable for a middle-size four-wheeler. It’s tough and rugged yet modern and stylish exterior gives it an intentional, aggressive image.
Keeping the massive yet condensed style that defines the BRUTE FORCE Series, the BRUTE FORCE 450 offers an overall aggressive, lightweight impression suitable for a middle-size four-wheeler. It’s tough and rugged yet modern and stylish exterior gives it an intentional, aggressive image.
A dedicated switch for the handlebar mounted LED work light allows it to be turned on and off independently from the headlights. When turned on, the button lights up to remind drivers not to drive*.
*In Europe, the handlebar-mounted LED work light may not be used while driving on public roads.
A dedicated switch for the handlebar mounted LED work light allows it to be turned on and off independently from the headlights. When turned on, the button lights up to remind drivers not to drive*.
*In Europe, the handlebar-mounted LED work light may not be used while driving on public roads.
2-mode electric power steering (EPS) adds a premium feel to the BRUTE FORCE 450’s handling character. The system is speed sensitive, offering light-steering effort at low speed, while optimised assistance at higher speeds contributes to the sense of control. Two modes allow riders to adjust the level of assistance.
2-mode electric power steering (EPS) adds a premium feel to the BRUTE FORCE 450’s handling character. The system is speed sensitive, offering light-steering effort at low speed, while optimised assistance at higher speeds contributes to the sense of control. Two modes allow riders to adjust the level of assistance.
Complementing the BRUTE FORCE 450’s tough and rugged styling, plastic carrier covers added to the updated front and rear carriers add to both functionality and looks. The plastic covers feature a flat top surface.
Attached to both front and rear carriers are new plastic carrier covers. The rear carrier cover includes anti-slip grooves designed to help keep multiple five-gallon buckets in place.
The steel racks beneath the plastic coverings remain exposed in certain areas to serve as easy hook or tie-down points.
Complementing the BRUTE FORCE 450’s tough and rugged styling, plastic carrier covers added to the updated front and rear carriers add to both functionality and looks. The plastic covers feature a flat top surface.
Attached to both front and rear carriers are new plastic carrier covers. The rear carrier cover includes anti-slip grooves designed to help keep multiple five-gallon buckets in place.
The steel racks beneath the plastic coverings remain exposed in certain areas to serve as easy hook or tie-down points.
Both the LED headlights and taillights include built-in turn signals.
Both the LED headlights and taillights include built-in turn signals.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer strong, sure stopping power on demand, adding to riders’ peace of mind.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer strong, sure stopping power on demand, adding to riders’ peace of mind.
The 443 cm3 engine produces power among the top in its class. The engine is mild and controllable, with smooth torque from low rpm all the way through the rev range, for excellent all-around performance that works well in a wide range of situations.
The 443 cm3 engine produces power among the top in its class. The engine is mild and controllable, with smooth torque from low rpm all the way through the rev range, for excellent all-around performance that works well in a wide range of situations.
A Speed Limiter Mode supports drivers when doing work or tasks. A button below and to the left of the instrument panel activates the mode (and lights up when activated).
A Speed Limiter Mode supports drivers when doing work or tasks. A button below and to the left of the instrument panel activates the mode (and lights up when activated).
LED headlights at the front not only look good but also provide excellent lighting. They are the focal points of the front end and are a major part of the BRUTE FORCE 450’s aggressive looks. At the rear, stylish taillights shine brightly.
LED headlights at the front not only look good but also provide excellent lighting. They are the focal points of the front end and are a major part of the BRUTE FORCE 450’s aggressive looks. At the rear, stylish taillights shine brightly.
The Kawasaki brand name is synonymous with quality, and the BRUTE FORCE 450 is an excellent example. The frame is fully reinforced for the kind of toughness expected of Kawasaki four-wheeler, and the brake and suspension components are built to be solid and reliable with high performance to give riders peace of mind.
The Kawasaki brand name is synonymous with quality, and the BRUTE FORCE 450 is an excellent example. The frame is fully reinforced for the kind of toughness expected of Kawasaki four-wheeler, and the brake and suspension components are built to be solid and reliable with high performance to give riders peace of mind.
A trailer hitch is fit standard, as is a connector to hook up trailer taillights.
A trailer hitch is fit standard, as is a connector to hook up trailer taillights.
Featuring a large seating surface, specially designed seat material and thick cushioning, the seat is a comfortable place to be.
Featuring a large seating surface, specially designed seat material and thick cushioning, the seat is a comfortable place to be.
More compact than the 750-800cc four-wheelers but larger and tougher than 300cc four-wheelers, the BRUTE FORCE 450 strikes the ideal balance between the two while packing ample performance and a full suite of features keeping it at the forefront of its class. It is just the right size to be used for both work and play.
More compact than the 750-800cc four-wheelers but larger and tougher than 300cc four-wheelers, the BRUTE FORCE 450 strikes the ideal balance between the two while packing ample performance and a full suite of features keeping it at the forefront of its class. It is just the right size to be used for both work and play.
The exterior design, featuring carefully crafted body parts, looks tough, rugged, and ready for action— especially in the front end. Colours and graphics further complement the modern, sporty image.
The exterior design, featuring carefully crafted body parts, looks tough, rugged, and ready for action— especially in the front end. Colours and graphics further complement the modern, sporty image.
Not too large and not too small, the BRUTE FORCE 450’s compact body is the ideal size. It fits a wide range of riders, offers plenty of space to haul cargo, and is compact enough to get around the trail or worksite with ease.
Not too large and not too small, the BRUTE FORCE 450’s compact body is the ideal size. It fits a wide range of riders, offers plenty of space to haul cargo, and is compact enough to get around the trail or worksite with ease.
Other equipment for T-Category compliance includes a tow hook inside the front bumper, mirrors, a horn, hazard lights, licence plate bracket and light, and a brake warning light above the instrument panel.
Other equipment for T-Category compliance includes a tow hook inside the front bumper, mirrors, a horn, hazard lights, licence plate bracket and light, and a brake warning light above the instrument panel.
With optimized springs and damping tuning, the four-wheel independent suspension provides solid handling when the terrain gets bumpy for a comfortable, enjoyable ride.
With optimized springs and damping tuning, the four-wheel independent suspension provides solid handling when the terrain gets bumpy for a comfortable, enjoyable ride.
Featured on the front grille in an eye-catching way, the 3D “Kawasaki” emblem ties the BRUTE FORCE 450 to the Kawasaki family and is sure to be a point of pride for owners.
Featured on the front grille in an eye-catching way, the 3D “Kawasaki” emblem ties the BRUTE FORCE 450 to the Kawasaki family and is sure to be a point of pride for owners.
A handlebar-mounted LED light offers enhanced illumination. It also turns in the direction of travel, so that the rider gets a good view of the direction they are turning for an added level of utility and convenience.
A handlebar-mounted LED light offers enhanced illumination. It also turns in the direction of travel, so that the rider gets a good view of the direction they are turning for an added level of utility and convenience.
Sporty tyres with excellent traction and absorption further enhance the BRUTE FORCE 450’s excellent offroad capabilities.
Sporty tyres with excellent traction and absorption further enhance the BRUTE FORCE 450’s excellent offroad capabilities.
With optimized frame strength, the sturdy frame has the toughness and durability to handle a wide range of situations and to stand up to the demands of the job at hand.
With optimized frame strength, the sturdy frame has the toughness and durability to handle a wide range of situations and to stand up to the demands of the job at hand.
Although a 450cc class four-wheeler, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a full suite of features giving it all-around comfort and convenience. With features like front and rear racks, a cup holder, pockets and a power outlet, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a high level of convenience and useability.
Although a 450cc class four-wheeler, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a full suite of features giving it all-around comfort and convenience. With features like front and rear racks, a cup holder, pockets and a power outlet, the BRUTE FORCE 450 has a high level of convenience and useability.
Keeping the massive yet condensed style that defines the BRUTE FORCE Series, the BRUTE FORCE 450 offers an overall aggressive, lightweight impression suitable for a middle-size four-wheeler. It’s tough and rugged yet modern and stylish exterior gives it an intentional, aggressive image.
Keeping the massive yet condensed style that defines the BRUTE FORCE Series, the BRUTE FORCE 450 offers an overall aggressive, lightweight impression suitable for a middle-size four-wheeler. It’s tough and rugged yet modern and stylish exterior gives it an intentional, aggressive image.
A dedicated switch for the handlebar mounted LED work light allows it to be turned on and off independently from the headlights. When turned on, the button lights up to remind drivers not to drive*.
*In Europe, the handlebar-mounted LED work light may not be used while driving on public roads.
A dedicated switch for the handlebar mounted LED work light allows it to be turned on and off independently from the headlights. When turned on, the button lights up to remind drivers not to drive*.
*In Europe, the handlebar-mounted LED work light may not be used while driving on public roads.
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Valve system | SOHC, 4 valves |
| Bore x stroke | 89.0 x 71.2 mm |
| Displacement | 443 cm³ |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 1 |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Starting system | Electric |
| Ignition system | ECU Control (full transistor) |
| Maximum power | 12.7 kW {17 PS} / 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Maximum torque | 25.4 N•m {2.6 kgf•m} / 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, 2-speed & reverse, automatic |
| Primary reduction ratio | 3.110 ~ 1.350 |
| Primary drive | Belt drive torque converter (CVT) |
| Final drive | Shaft 2WD/4WD, dual-mode differential |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.091 |
| Frame type | Tubular double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Trail | 11 mm |
| Wheel travel front | 194 mm |
| Wheel travel rear | 201 mm |
| Tyre, front | AT 24 x 8-12 |
| Tyre, rear | AT24 x 10-12 |
| L x W x H | 2,080 x 1,100 x 1,185 mm |
| Steering angle L/R | 42° / 42° |
| Wheel base | 1,215 mm |
| Ground clearance | 240 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.0 litres |
| Seat height | 880 mm |
| Curb mass | 329 kg |
| Parking brake | Rear disc (mechanical) |
|---|---|
| Front brake type | Dual discs |
| Front brake diameter | Ø 202 mm |
| Front brake caliper type | Single-piston |
| Rear brake type | Single disc |
| Rear brake diameter | Ø 202 mm |
| Rear brake caliper type | Single-piston |
| Front suspension type | Double wishbone with spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone with spring preload adjustability |
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