Brute Force Thoughts
Jun 17, 2004 | 09:16 AM
#91
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The speculation was fun to hype, now its time to deal with reality. Kawasaki is here to stay as the big gun in town. I'm happy with my 03' 650, bought it in mint condition with $1000 of goodies for over $1000 off retail. This machine impresses me each time I ride it and try something new.
To each his own, can't wait to hear some ride reviews from average folks and not the $$$$ mag riders.
Good riding ya'll!
To each his own, can't wait to hear some ride reviews from average folks and not the $$$$ mag riders.
Good riding ya'll!
Jun 17, 2004 | 09:22 AM
#92
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Originally posted by: prairie633
Maybe archer101 was in a state of denial about the Brute Force. I think he waited for the 05 line-up and only bought his P700 a few weeks ago. I remember how some people felt when they got a good price for the 03 650, only to have the new 04 700 appear in the showrooms the next week for $500 more than they paid? That's got to hurt.
Maybe archer101 was in a state of denial about the Brute Force. I think he waited for the 05 line-up and only bought his P700 a few weeks ago. I remember how some people felt when they got a good price for the 03 650, only to have the new 04 700 appear in the showrooms the next week for $500 more than they paid? That's got to hurt.
Jun 17, 2004 | 09:34 AM
#93
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Notice how the inner front black plastic is not on the 750? I hate the one on the 650/700 bt I do feel it keeps the debree from the tires from getting to the radiator. The rad also looks higher. So has anyone put the bigger carbs on their 650 or 700 yet? What other parts can we steal from a 750 to put on the other praires?
Jun 17, 2004 | 10:10 AM
#94
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When I got my 02' Grizz and the guy's I ride with thought it couldn't get any better for years, then one of them got the p650 and had more power but a ruff ride. I always said I would like to have the ride of my grizz and the power of the p650. When I decided to buy another the p700 was out and I got. Then Artic Cat made made the IRS p650 motor atv. I am glad things happened the way it did, when I ride my Grizz now after having the p700 I changed my mind. I like the strait axil better even if it's not as smooth. The new BF atv is the best of both worlds but can it due both things well? I think not. I now prefer the strait axil, it is more stable on off camber hill's and the lower center of gravity let's me slide around corners with out tipping. There are good points for IRS and SRA it's up to the person which is best for there style.
Jun 17, 2004 | 02:37 PM
#96
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https://atvconnection.com/atvconnect...rute-Force.cfm
It looks like Kawasaki needed to spend much more time developing this machine. For the test it sounds like it doesn't handle worth crap. This is the third time now I have heard someone say the handling is down right scary.
It looks like Kawasaki needed to spend much more time developing this machine. For the test it sounds like it doesn't handle worth crap. This is the third time now I have heard someone say the handling is down right scary.
Jun 17, 2004 | 04:41 PM
#97
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Indeed, there have been at least 2 reports now of poor handling on the BF 750 (especially at high speeds)... but I would like to point out that its possible that the test riders of the BF 750 did not have enuf seat time to dial in the shocks for their particular weight and preferences...remember that the BF 750 shocks are supposedly adjustable with 5 different settings. Just something to think about.
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Happy trails...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Jun 17, 2004 | 08:01 PM
#98
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Hi Kawaiguy,
So is it confirmed that the new Prairie 700 will have double wishbone suspension instead of the struts? And is it true that Kawasaki 'is not' replacing the current Prairie 700 with the 650?
I will be in the market again to purchase a new machine this upcoming fall and hoping to buy the Prairie 700. I like the single rear axle instead of IRS, more for sport riding.
Thank you for answers,
IronBear..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
So is it confirmed that the new Prairie 700 will have double wishbone suspension instead of the struts? And is it true that Kawasaki 'is not' replacing the current Prairie 700 with the 650?
I will be in the market again to purchase a new machine this upcoming fall and hoping to buy the Prairie 700. I like the single rear axle instead of IRS, more for sport riding.
Thank you for answers,
IronBear..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Jun 17, 2004 | 09:05 PM
#99
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Why no struts in front???? Didn't they learn from the grizzly??? It looks like itcould be a bit top heavy, and even the test riders
said it was a little hard to handle when cornering at speed... It seems to look a bit too much like something suzukie would have
designed except for the engine-which defenitly is awesome. But why no EFI??? Will it be better than the soon to come all new
800 efi sportsman???
said it was a little hard to handle when cornering at speed... It seems to look a bit too much like something suzukie would have
designed except for the engine-which defenitly is awesome. But why no EFI??? Will it be better than the soon to come all new
800 efi sportsman???
Jun 17, 2004 | 10:38 PM
#100
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1 speed range transmission absolutely kills it for me, was going to sell the P650 and get the BF but not now. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]