Is it just me or do the two of these bikes seem to have a lot in common? I've been looking at the rear ends on the two bikes and suspension looks the same, along with the rear diff. It also looks like the seat is the same. I think that when we get to looking there will be a lot more in common then we think. I do wish that the new BF had EFI like the Suzuki. It would make riding in Utah (5000 Ft. - 12000 Ft in a day) a lot better.

 

They may have a few things in common, but they are entirely different machines. Do not be mislead by a few people's earlier posts on here saying the machines will be one in the same. The most distinct and obvious difference is the powerplant. The Kawasaki has a 750cc V-Twin will the Suzuki has a 700cc Single.
As you mentioned also, the Suzuki will have EFI for 2005 as the Brute Force will not until probably 2006. Make no mistake these are very different beasts. I haven't seen a post from any of the members who tried to say they would be the same thing. Guess they can't talk because they've put their own foot in their mouth.

 

I think he knows the motors are different, I believe he is commenting on the frame.

 

Yes I do know that the motors are different that takes no rocket science at all. And there are a lot of other differences that I can see, and I'm glad that they are not the same. I love the front end and 4 lights, anyone saying they are the same bike is blind. I'm just stating that it appears that the suspension and rear diff. look the same. is the same and I'm wondering what else is?