TL;DR | Kawasaki's 2025 Brute Force 450 Is a Solid Work Pony

The Brute Force 450 looks at-home in any environment, from the farm to the trails to even the Wild West film set that sits at the edge of the property.

The Imus Ranch was the perfect backdrop for our agricultural test ride.

The first part of the day, we headed to the barn where the feed and hay were staged so we could easily load up the 450s.

The 2025 Brute Force 450 looks right at home with a block of hay mounted to the back.

It was surprisingly enjoyable to be able to ride through so many of their large vacant outbuildings.

When it was time to break for meals, the Manager of Imus who also moonlights as a (fantastic) chef served us up an incredible smattering of smoked brisket, country mac 'n' cheese, potato salad, and more...only to be topped off by his homemade peach cobbler from fruit they picked from their garden.

We were especially spoiled when it came to our meals. Although, the dishes might have made a few of us city folk too sleepy to be 100 percent functional for the second half of the day.

We knew were going to be doing errands on the ranch, like feeding the animals, but we hadn't expected to serve up hay to something as majestic as buffalo. Even a white buffalo!

We couldn't leave out the more familiar animals on the farm like goats, horses, and (of course) an alpaca.

It was a common opinion that maintaining the aggressive styling from their Brute Force 750 was a great choice on Kawasaki's part.

Even the side profile has "Big ATV" energy...

The racks felt especially sturdy, and they blended quite seamlessly into the overall design.

The features were plentiful for what you're paying, like the tow hitch receiver, which can be a crucial to tasks on your property (if not for overnight adventures which call for more storage). Also worth noting, the suspension system gave us a cushy ride while we explored the property.

A smaller ATV might handle most of the chores you'll face on a farm but a mid-sized vehicle makes the difference when you need to take on challenging terrain (at a pace that doesn't put you to sleep).

Wide open spaces mean big stretches of land to travel between tasks. So, we were glad to find that the Brute Force 450 could provide enough power for spirited rides when the roads mellowed out.

A dry week led to some dusty trails, but the LEDs helped us keep a keen eye on the riders just ahead when visibility was at its lowest.

Who wouldn't noticed a set of cat-eye reds like this...even in a dust cloud?

And it was a "its lowest" a lot.

When you own land like this, it's your duty to protect what's yours. So, come afternoon, we set off for a "hunting" trip to catch a wild "boar" that had been terrorizing the gardens.

Pellet guns might not suffice on a real pig hunt, but they were perfect for this Styrofoam hog.

Before wrapping up a long day of work (...pretend work), we parked at the shop to have a detailed presentation of this brand-new model.

While the Bluish Gray colorway might be a more classic option for this lineup, there's something really clean and tailored about the White.

The experienced didn't end with the ride. All of Imus Ranch offers a unique look into the life on a respectable piece of property like this. Even the accommodations were notably authentic in appearance and luxurious in feel.

At ATV.com, we spend quite a lot of our time riding for fun. But there's a massive community who see these vehicles for what they are: utility. And, we think, Kawasaki did a great job at giving us a lot of both.