Brute Force 300

2016 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 atv motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 271 cc (16.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.3 Nm (16.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 2-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Brute Force 300 measures 242 kg (534 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 846 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,163 mm (45.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12.11-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 2012 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.