What do you all think of the Brute 650i

Thom · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 11:49 AM

looking to maybe part with the cat and get a Brute. The price is right on the 650i and will be a whole new beast compared to the 650 single I have now. Ilike to have a warranty and hte Cats will run out in April hence why I am getting a new bike plus I get bored quick LOL. Looking for input from guys that have one, or have driven one. Pros and cons are most welcome.

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thom

looking to maybe part with the cat and get a Brute. The price is right on the 650i and will be a whole new beast compared to the 650 single I have now. Ilike to have a warranty and hte Cats will run out in April hence why I am getting a new bike plus I get bored quick LOL. Looking for input from guys that have one, or have driven one. Pros and cons are most welcome.

Good machines

Why not go with the 750?

Thom · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 11:56 AM

Well mainly price. While i do agree the power of the 750 is awesome, I figured I could save a few bucks and get the 650 which compared to the cat will be night and day.

heritage1 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 06:49 PM

there both great quads and they both have plenty of power but if you plan on doing any mods like exhaust or air cleaner get the efi there easierto tune that gives you more time to ride.

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Well I am not real sure about the price difference you are dealing with but just looking at MSRP a difference in $700. But look at it this way. What is the re-sale value going to be on the 750 come trade in time vs. the 650? More than likely since the 750 is EFI then it will retain more value. Another fact that the EFI in my opinion would be worth the additional upgrade. To me this is the only way to go. Some say be wary of EFI in quads, I say embrace it. It's here to stay.

**Koko** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 10:32 PM

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EFI

Thom · #7 (**permalink**) 01-23-2008, 09:11 AM

I agree but the places I am looking at the price difference between the 650i and the 750 is pretty steep. Looking at a 2008 650i for $5929.00. Tomorrow night I am heading to another place that may even be less. Don't get me wrong if I can get a 750 for the right price I will. Always said go big or go home

Thom · #8 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Went with Koko last night to a few dealerships to check out the Brutes. First place we go to tells us that on Monday Kawasaki shows up with three trucks and takes all their stock. They do not have one quad left Salesman tells me he can still get me one. I speak with owner and they locate me a 2008 650i in green. Price was right but I am hesitant to take a bike from a dealer now who no longer services them. So we head to another delaer I have done buisness with in past. They have two 650 solid axles in stock plus a 2008 750 fuel injected in green. I fell in love with it. However they are looking around for a red one for me. Now all I have to do is sell my H1.

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thom

Went with Koko last night to a few dealerships to check out the Brutes. First place we go to tells us that on Monday Kawasaki shows up with three trucks and takes all their stock. They do not have one quad left Salesman tells me he can still get me one. I speak with owner and they locate me a 2008 650i in green. Price was right but I am hesitant to take a bike from a dealer now who no longer services them. So we head to another delaer I have done buisness with in past. They have two 650 solid axles in stock plus a 2008 750 fuel injected in green. I fell in love with it. However they are looking around for a red one for me. Now all I have to do is sell my H1.

Good luck in your quest Thom.

Thom · #10 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 09:46 AM

thanks looking forward to it.