Kawasaki Expands Business Line, Launches Four-Wheeled Off-Road Vehicles
- Arianti Widya
Tangerang, VIVA – Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) has officially introduced a range of off-road four-wheeled vehicles, including ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles), UVs (Utility Vehicles), and RUVs (Recreational Utility Vehicles).
Michael C. Tanadhi, the Department Head of Sales & Promotion at KMI, stated that these four-wheeled vehicles represent a new business line for Kawasaki.
“After focusing on delivering excitement in the sports motorcycle segment, we are officially starting a new business line with the introduction of four-wheeled vehicles,” he said in BSD Tangerang.
Kawasaki luncurkan kendaraan off-road roda empat
- Arianti Widya
The UV and RUV types are commonly referred to as SxS (Side by Side), which are off-road vehicles with at least two seats positioned side by side and enclosed in a roll cage structure.
These vehicles have four wheels and are operated using foot controls and a steering wheel.
Meanwhile, ATVs are four-wheeled vehicles claimed to be capable of traversing all terrains, with controls similar to a motorcycle.
“For ATVs, we are targeting customers from the mining, military, and rental business sectors, primarily in Bali and other regions,” Tanadhi remarked.
Furthermore, he predicted that demand for these vehicles will mostly come from the government sector, including the military and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). Regarding sales targets, Kawasaki aims to sell hundreds of units per year.
“We're targeting around 200 units per year across all off-road four-wheeled product lines. The warranty is similar to that of our motorcycle products,” he revealed.
As off-road vehicles, this product line, which is directly imported from the United States, does not come with standard registration documents like regular passenger vehicles.
For reference, KMI introduced two models: the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 as the ATV product and the Kawasaki MULE PRO-DXT FE as the UV product.
The Kawasaki Brute Force 750 is powered by a 749cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC engine, equipped with EPS (Electronic Power Steering) and selectable 2WD or 4WD.
Meanwhile, the Kawasaki MULE PRO-DXT FE is equipped with a 993cc, 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine, also featuring EPS (Electronic Power Steering) and selectable 2WD or 4WD.,
About price, Kawasaki has not provided official information yet. However, it is estimated that the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 will be priced at IDR 340 million, and the Kawasaki MULE PRO-DXT FE will be sold at IDR 390 million.
