Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Brute Force 300 motorcycle specifications include a 271 cc (16.54 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 243 kg (535.7 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021Model years
271 ccDisplacement
243 kgWet weight
846 mmSeat height
12.1 LFuel tank
1,163 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201220142017201820202021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
202072.6 x 65.2 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Frame
20172018Double tubular, steel
Front suspension
20172018Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable preload
2020Double wishbone
2021Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable spring preload
Rear brakes
20142021Single disc
Rear suspension
20172018Swingarm with 5-way adjustable preload
20202021Swingarm
Wet weight
2014243 kg (535.8 lb)
20172020242 kg (533.5 lb)
Wheelbase
202020211,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202112.00 L (3.17 US gal)
Ignition
20142021DC-CDI
Lights
20142021(2) 35W headlights, 5W taillight and 21W stoplight
Overall length
20211,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Seat height
2021845 mm (33.3 inches)

How the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement271 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 61% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight243 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 17% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height846 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity12.1 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 21% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,913 mm
This bike

1,913

Kawasaki avg

2,122

10% below average.

Overall width1,080 mm
This bike

1,080

Kawasaki avg

833

30% above average.

Wheelbase1,163 mm
This bike

1,163

Kawasaki avg

1,441

19% below average.

Seat height846 mm
This bike

846

Kawasaki avg

801

6% above average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Kawasaki avg

187

17% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 271 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,163 mmSeat 846 mmClearance 155 mm
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 22/7-10 front / 22/10-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 22/7-10
Rear tire size 22/10-10
Rear tire width 22 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 10 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 271 cc (16.54 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.7 x 65.2 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK32
Ignition Direct Current CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double cradle, steel
Front suspension Double wishbone / 5.2 inches
Rear suspension Swingarm / 5.6 inches

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Double disc
Front tire 22/7-10
Rear tire 22/10-10

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 243 kg (535.7 lb)
Seat height 846 mm (33.3 inches)
Overall length 1,913 mm (75.3 inches)
Overall width 1,080 mm (42.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,163 mm (45.8 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.11 L (3.20 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light
Lights 35 W headlights, 5W taillight and 21 W brake light

Other specifications

Color options Aztec Red, Super Black
Factory warranty 12 Months
Price as new US$ 4199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.