Kawasaki’s 2006 Line Up
- Updated: June 18, 2005
SPORT
2006 KFX400
Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder with DOHC and four-valves
Displacement: 398cc
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR37
Starting: Electric
Transmission: Five-speed-plus-reverse manual, multi-plate wet clutch
Final drive: #520 O-ring chain
Frame type: High-tensile tubular steel alloy
Front suspension / wheel travel: Dual A-arms with coil-over-shock, adjustable preload / 8.3 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Swingarm with preload-adjustable shock / 9.1 in.
Front tires: 22×7-10 radial
Rear tires: 20×10-9 radial
Front brakes / rear brake: Dual hydraulic discus / Disc
Overall length: 72.0 in.
Overall width: 45.9 in.
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Ground clearance: 10.4 in.
Lighting: Dual 30W halogen
Dry weight: 373 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Footpegs: Serrated steel
Colors: Kawasaki Lime Green, Blazing Orange
2006 KFX700
Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-twin, SOHC, four valves per cylinder with wet sump lubrication
Displacement: 697cc
Bore x stroke: 82 x 66mm
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR-D32
Starting: Electric
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission with forward, reverse and neutral
Final drive: Shaft
Frame type: Double cradle, racing type, high-tensile tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel: Dual A-arms, coil-over shocks / 9.3 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Linkless swingarm, piggy-back reservoir shock, dual-rate spring / 7.9 in.
Front tires: ITP® Holeshot® AT22x7-10
Rear tires: ITP® Holeshot® AT22x11-10
Front brakes: Dual discs with two-piston calipers
Rear brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length: 78.1 in.
Overall width: 47.0 in.
Overall height: 46.1 in.
Seat height: 33.5 in.
Wheelbase: 50.6 in.
Ground clearance: At center of chassis – 9.6 in, at rear axle – 6.3 in.
Lighting: Dual 45W halogen headlights, 5/21W taillight/brake light
Dry weight: 516 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Footpegs: Sport-style serrated
Colors: Galaxy Silver, Meteor Blue, Kawasaki Lime Green / Black
2006 KFX50
Engine: Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder with automatic injection
Displacement: 49cc
Bore x stroke: 41.0 x 37.8mm
Compression ratio: 5.6:1
Carburetor: Mikuni VM12SC
Ignition: CDI
Starting system: Recoil
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Final drive: Chain
Overall length: 49.6 in.
Overall width: 29.9 in.
Overall height: 29.3 in.
Seat height: 21.1 in.
Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
Front suspension: Single A-arms with dual shocks
Rear suspension: Swingarm with single shock
Front brakes / rear brake: Dual mechanical drums / Single mechanical drum
Front tires: AT16x8-7
Rear tires: AT16x8-7
Fuel capacity: 0.7 gal.
Dry weight: 156 lbs.
Color: Kawasaki Lime Green / Black
2006 KFX80
Engine: Air-cooled (forced) two-stroke, single cylinder with automatic oil injection
Displacement: 82cc
Bore x stroke: 50.0 x 42.0mm
Compression ratio: 7.0:1
Carburetor: Mikuni VM16SH
Ignition: CDI
Starting system: Electric
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
Final drive: Chain
Overall length: 55.9 in.
Overall width: 31.7 in.
Overall height: 34.3 in.
Seat height: 25.4 in.
Ground clearance: 4.3 in.
Wheelbase: 37.0 in.
Front suspension: Independent single A-arms with dual shocks
Rear suspension: Swingarm with single shock
Front brakes / rear brake: Dual drums / Drum
Front tires: AT19x7-8
Rear tires: AT19x7-8
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Dry weight: 220 lbs.
Color: Kawasaki Lime Green / Black
SPORT / UTILITY
2006 Bayou 250
Engine: Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement: 228cc
Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 61.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
Carburetion: Mikuni VM24SS
Ignition: Solid state with electronic ignition backup
Transmission: Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch
Final drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle, steel
Suspension front / wheel travel: Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in.
Suspension rear / wheel travel: Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.5 in.
Front tire: AT21x8-9 tubeless
Rear tire: AT22x10-10 tubeless
Front brakes / rear brake: Dual drums / Drum
Overall length: 70.1 in.
Overall width: 40.2 in.
Wheelbase: 43.9 in.
Ground clearance: Center of chassis – 7.5 in., at rear axle – 6.1 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Lighting: 25W x 2
Rack capacity, front / rear: 44 / 66 lbs.
Towing capacity: 450 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Dry weight: 404 lbs.
Instruments: Neutral indicator, reverse indicator
Colors: Hunter Green, Aztec Red
2006 Brute Force 750 4×4
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, four-stroke V-twin
Valve system: SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement: 749cc
Starting system: Electric
Bore x stroke: 85 x 66mm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Carburetion: (2) Keihin CVKR-34
Ignition: Digital DC-CDI
Transmission: Continuously variable belt-drive transmission with high and low range, plus reverse, and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
Final drive: Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front
Differential: Control, shaft
Frame: Double-cradle, tubular steel
Suspension, front/wheel travel: Dual A-arm, 6.7 in.
Suspension, rear/wheel travel: Fully Independent, dual A-arm, 7.9 in.
Tires, front: AT25 x 8-12
Tires, rear: AT25 x 10-12
Brakes, front: Dual hydraulic discs with 2-piston calipers
Brakes, rear: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length: 86.3 in.
Overall width: 46.3 in.
Overall height: 49.2 in.
Wheelbase: 50.5 in.
Ground clearance: 10.6 in.
Seat height: 36.8 in.
Lighting: (4) 40W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight
Rack capacity, front/rear: 88/176 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,250 lbs.
Dry weight: 604.2 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 5.4 gal.
Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2×4/4×4 indicator, neutral indicator, reverse indicator, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Colors: REALTREE HARDWOODS GREEN® HD™ camouflage
MSRP: $7,899
2006 Brute Force 650 4×4
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 4-stroke V-twin
Valve system: SOHC, four valves
Displacement: 633cc
Starting system: Electric with recoil back up
Bore x stroke: 80 x 63mm
Compression ratio: 9.9:1
Carburetion: (2) Keihin CVKR-D32
Ignition: DC-CDI
Transmission: Dual-range CVT plus reverse with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
Final drive: 2×4 / 4×4 shaft
Frame: Double cradle, tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel: MacPherson / 6.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Aluminum swingarm and single shock / 7.2 in.
Front tires: AT25x8-12
Rear tires: AT25x10-12
Front brakes: (2) Dual-piston disc
Rear brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length: 86.0 in.
Overall width: 47.7 in.
Wheelbase: 50.9 in.
Ground clearance: At center of chassis, 9.0 / at rear axle, 7.3 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Lighting, headlights: (2) 45-watt headlights, taillight, brake light
Total rack capacity: 264 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,250 lbs.
Dry weight: 602 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2×4 / 4×4 indicator light, neutral indicator light, reverse indicator light, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Colors: Woodsman Green, Aztec Red
2006 Prairie 360
Engine: Air-cooled, SOHC, four-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement: 362cc
Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 72.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Carburetion: Keihin CVK34
Starting: Electric with recoil backup
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, high and low range, plus reverse
Final drive: Shaft
Frame type: Double cradle, steel
Front suspension / wheel travel: MacPherson strut / 6.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment / 7.1 in.
Front tires: AT25x8-12 tubeless
Rear tires: AT25x10-12 tubeless
Front brakes: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length: 81.3 in.
Overall width: 47.4 in.
Overall height: 46.3 in.
Wheelbase: 49.2 in.
Ground clearance: At center of chassis, 10.2 / at differential, 7.7 in.
Seat height: 35.8 in.
Lighting: 30W x 2 halogen
Rack capacity, front / rear: 88 / 154 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,100 lbs.
Dry weight: 581 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal.
Footpegs: Adjustable
Colors: Woodsman Green, Aztec Red
2006 Prairie 360 4×4
Engine: Air-cooled, SOHC, four-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement: 362cc
Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 72.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Carburetion: Keihin CVK34
Starting: Electric with recoil backup
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, high and low range, plus reverse
Final drive: Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft
Frame type: Double cradle steel
Front suspension / wheel travel: MacPherson strut / 6.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment / 7.1 in.
Front tires: AT25x8-12 tubeless
Rear tires: AT25x10-12 tubeless
Front brakes: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc
Overall length: 81.3 in.
Overall width: 47.4 in.
Overall height: 46.3 in.
Wheelbase: 49.2 in.
Ground clearance: At center of chassis, 9.8 / at rear axle, 7.7 in.
Seat height: 35.8 in.
Lighting: 30W x 2 halogen
Rack capacity, front / rear: 88 / 154 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,100 lbs.
Dry weight: 605 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal.
Footpegs: Adjustable
Colors: Woodsman Green, Aztec Red
2006 Prairie 700 4×4 Team Green
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 4-stroke V-twin
Valve system: SOHC, four valves
Displacement: 697cc
Starting system: Electric with recoil back-up
Bore x stroke: 82 x 66mm
Compression ratio: 9.9:1
Carburetion: (2) Keihin CVKR-D32
Ignition: DC-CDI
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, high and low range, plus reverse
Final drive: Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft
Frame: Double cradle, tubular steel
Front suspension / wheel travel: MacPherson / 6.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Aluminum swingarm and single shock / 7.2 in.
Front tires: AT25x8-12
Rear tires: AT25x10-12
Front brakes: (2) Dual-piston disc
Rear brake: Sealed oil-bathed multi-disc
Overall length: 86.2 in.
Overall width: 46.5 in.
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Ground clearance: At center of chassis, 9.5 in. / at rear axle, 7.6 in.
Seat height: 34.3 in.
Lighting: 45W x 2 halogen
Rack capacity, front / rear 88 lbs. / 176 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,250 lbs.
Dry weight: 602 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, hour meter, fuel gauge, 2×4/4×4 indicator light, neutral indicator light, reverse indicator light, low fuel warning light, low oil warning light
Colors: Kawasaki Lime Green