2008 Kawasaki Bayou 250
"Big bang in a small package
Packing a resilient electric starting four-stroke engine, five-speed transmission and steel cargo racks, Kawasaki’s Bayou® 250 ATV is synonymous with four wheel value. Whether it’s tasked with play or work, you can rest assured the tough and economical Bayou 250 will excel at the job.
Independent A-arms handle the front suspension chores and the Bayou 250 is the only ATV in its class to feature a semi-independent multi-link rear suspension. This design equals a smooth, compliant ride yet none of the complexity and maintenance requirements of a fully independent design.
Additional features include triple drum brakes, hitch bracket, easy-to-read fuel gauge and a 12-volt accessory connector to provide quick and easy power to your electrical accessories. Plus, its steel cargo racks can carry a combined weight of 110 pounds." - Kawasaki
FEATURES
Packing a resilient electric starting four-stroke engine, five-speed transmission and steel cargo racks, Kawasaki’s Bayou® 250 ATV is synonymous with four wheel value. Whether it’s tasked with play or work, you can rest assured the tough and economical Bayou 250 will excel at the job.
Independent A-arms handle the front suspension chores and the Bayou 250 is the only ATV in its class to feature a semi-independent multi-link rear suspension. This design equals a smooth, compliant ride yet none of the complexity and maintenance requirements of a fully independent design.
Additional features include triple drum brakes, hitch bracket, easy-to-read fuel gauge and a 12-volt accessory connector to provide quick and easy power to your electrical accessories. Plus, its steel cargo racks can carry a combined weight of 110 pounds." - Kawasaki
FEATURES
- 228cc air-cooled four-stroke engine is smooth and reliable
- Only ATV in its class with semi-independent rear suspension
- Shaft drive is reliable, quiet and very low maintenance
- Fuel gauge allows the rider to check the fuel level at a glance
- Electric starter is hassle-free and has recoil back-up
- Cargo racks can carry a combined weight of 110 pounds
- It can tow 450 pounds with an optional Kawasaki tow hitch
- Engine Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder
- Displacement 228cc
- Bore x stroke 69.0 x 61.0mm
- Compression ratio 8.9:1
- Carburetion Mikuni VM24SS
- Ignition Solid state with electronic ignition backup
- Transmission Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch
- Final drive Shaft
- Frame Double cradle, steel
- Suspension front / wheel travel Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in.
- Suspension rear / wheel travel Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.5 in.
- Front tire AT21x8-9 tubeless
- Rear tire AT22x10-10 tubeless
- Front brakes / rear brake Dual drums / Drum
- Overall length 70.1 in.
- Overall width 40.2 in.
- Wheelbase 43.9 in.
- Ground clearance Center of chassis – 7.5 in., at rear axle – 6.1 in.
- Seat height 28.7 in.
- Lighting 25W x 2
- Rack capacity, front / rear 44 / 66 lbs.
- Towing capacity 450 lbs.
- Fuel capacity 2.6 gal.
- Dry weight 404 lbs.
- Instruments Neutral indicator, reverse indicator
- Color choices Woodsman Green, Polar White or Sunbeam Red
- Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
- Warranty 6 Months
