November 04, 2010
By Brian Fortenbaugh
Got rough roads to travel? The 2008 lineup of ATVs will make them much smoother for you.
By Brian Fortenbaugh
Highlights: Dry weight 605 lbs.; 9.8-in. ground clearance at center of chassis/7.7 in. at rear axle; 3.6-gal. fuel capacity; 242-lb. combined carrying capacity of front and rear cargo racks; 1,100-lb. towing capacity; MSRP — $5,199 (standard)/$5,549 (camo)
362cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine
Automatic continuously variable transmission with Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, high and low range plus reverse
Selectable 2WD/4WD with Variable Front Differential Control
Front Suspension: MacPherson strut with 6.7 in. of travel; Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single shock, preload ad-justment and 7.1 in. of travel
Dual hydraulic front disc brakes and sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc rear brakes; digital gauges; full-sized floorboards; adjustable footpegs; dual-halogen headlights; thick, saddle seat; standard hitch bracket
Thoughts: Eats up the terrain and offers a high carrying and towing capacity from a smaller ATV
(Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A., 1-800-661-RIDE, www.kawasaki.com ).
