| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | Don’t judge it by its size: The Bayou® 250 ATV is a formidable workhorse. Simple to use and easy to love, this economical ATV combines a durable air-cooled four-stroke single with a five-speed transmission plus reverse, connected to a reliable and quiet shaft drive. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Kawasaki Bayou 250 | 
    | Year model | 2012 | 
    | Type | ATV | 
| Price as new | US$ 3599.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.6   Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 228.0 ccm (13.91 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 69.0 x 61.0 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. Single 24mm Mikuni VM24SS | 
    | Ignition | Solid state with electronic ignition backup | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Double cradle, steel | 
    | Front suspension | Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in. | 
    | Rear suspension | Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.9 in. | 
    | Front tire | 21/8-9 | 
    | Rear tire | 22/10-10 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    | Rear brakes | Sealed multidisc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 194.1 kg (427.8 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 1781 mm (70.1 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1021 mm (40.2 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1115 mm (43.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 9.84 litres (2.60 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Woodsman Green, Adventure Blue | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Instruments | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator | 
    | Light | 25W x 2 | 
    | Factory warranty | 12 Months | 
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        | Further information | 
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