After a bit of wrangling and comparing the 2009 -v- 2008 Brute Force, I determined that other than an additional color scheme and new Ignition module, there was no real difference between the two machines except about $1000.
So, after calling virtually every local dealer, I found one in Centerville that still had ONE 2008 unit .05 miles on the odometer) in stock.
After adding a 4 year warranty, 2.5 ton winch, heated grips / throttle and having them kick in a flag mount, it cost me $8395.xx, saving well over $1000 on a 2009 and well over $3000 on a comparable Polaris XP 850.
I decided to stick with Kawasaki because I have extra parts, can interchange CVT belts and swap components (tires, etc). Had I gone with the Polaris, the brand new ITP SS108 rims & bighorn tires would not have been interchangable.
Once I swap over the tires, mounts and TigerTail, I'll upload pics with the two Brute Force 750's next to each other.
So, after calling virtually every local dealer, I found one in Centerville that still had ONE 2008 unit .05 miles on the odometer) in stock.
After adding a 4 year warranty, 2.5 ton winch, heated grips / throttle and having them kick in a flag mount, it cost me $8395.xx, saving well over $1000 on a 2009 and well over $3000 on a comparable Polaris XP 850.
I decided to stick with Kawasaki because I have extra parts, can interchange CVT belts and swap components (tires, etc). Had I gone with the Polaris, the brand new ITP SS108 rims & bighorn tires would not have been interchangable.
Once I swap over the tires, mounts and TigerTail, I'll upload pics with the two Brute Force 750's next to each other.
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