Kawasaki Bayou 250 Price, Specs and Review 2023

The Bayou 250 is powered by a 228cc air-cooled four-stroke engine mated to a five-speed gearbox with reverse and a dependable and quiet shaft drive. Additional features include triple drum brakes, a hitch bracket, an easy-to-read fuel gauge, and a 12-volt auxiliary connector for powering your electrical equipment quickly and easily.

Kawasaki Bayou 250 is equipped with a 4-Stroke SOHC engine, which has a Single cylinder Cylinder Arrangement.

Kawasaki Bayou 250 featured a Mikuni VM24SS Carburetion System, Air cooling Engine Cooling, 10 L/2.6 US gal (reserve – 2 L/0.53 US gal) Fuel Capacity, 69×61 mm (2.72×2.4 in) Bore x Stroke Ratio, 8.9:1 Compression Ratio, Electric/recoil Starting System, 228 cm³ / 13.9 in³ Displacement, 16 forward and reverse.

Let’s find out the Kawasaki Bayou 250 Price, Parts Specs, Weight, Reviews, & Images.

Kawasaki Bayou 250

Kawasaki Bayou 250 Price

Year – Trim – Model Number List Price Retail/Trade-In Values
2003 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A1 $3,299 $770 – $1,015
2004 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A2 $2,999 $790 – $1,040
2005 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A3 $2,999 $830 – $1,090
2006 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A6F $2,999 $840 – $1,105
2007 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A5 $2,999 $925 – $1,220
2008 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A6 $2,999 $1,255 – $1,650
2009 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250A $3,099 $1,320 – $1,740
2010 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250AAE $3,799 $1,580 – $2,080
2011 Kawasaki Bayou 250 – KLF250ABF $3,599 $1,700 – $2,235

Kawasaki Bayou 250 Review Video

Kawasaki Bayou 250 Specs

Engine

Engine Brand Name Mikuni
Engine Type 4-Stroke SOHC
Cylinder Arrangement Single cylinder
Carburetion System Mikuni VM24SS
Engine Cooling Air cooling
Fuel Capacity 10 L/2.6 US gal (reserve – 2 L/0.53 US gal)
Bore x Stroke Ratio 69×61 mm (2.72×2.4 in)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Starting System Electric/recoil
Displacement 228 cm³ / 13.9 in³
Maximum Power 16.8 hp/17 PS (12.5 kW, estimated) @ 7,000 RPM
Maximum Torque 17.9 Nm (1.83 kgf-m, 13.2 ft-lb) @ 5,500 RPM
Top Speed 45-54 mph (72.4-86.9 km/h) – owners’ claim
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Drivetrain

Clutch Wet shoe, automatic, centrifugal type (primary)
Wet, automatic, multi-disc type (secondary)
Transmission Type 5-speed constant mesh w/ reverse, return shift
Drive System Shaft drive
Primary Ratio 3.450 (69/20)
Final Drive Ratio 4.680 (18/15 x 39/10)
Overall Drive Ratio 12.686 (top gear)
Transmission Gear Ratio 1st – 2.923 (38/13)
2nd – 1.684 (32/19)
3rd – 1.173 (27/23)
4th – 0.923 (24/26)
5th – 0.785 (22/28)
Reverse – 3.115 (27/13 x 33/22)

Ignition

Ignition CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Ignition Timing 10° BTDC @ 1,800 RPM – 35° BTDC @ 4,600 RPM
Spark Plug NGK D8ES (gap – 0.6-0.7 mm, 0.024-0.028 in)
Alternator Type Three-phase AC
Alternator Rated Output 13A, 14V @ 8,000 RPM
Fuse 20 Amp; 10 Amp or less (auxiliary light circuit)
Battery 12V 11 Ah, YTX14AH-BS battery format
Battery Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.2 x 3.5 x 6.5 in (132 x 89 x 165 mm) OR
5.31×3.50 x 6.56 in (134 x 89 x 166 mm)

Tires & Brakes

Front Tire, off-road/road air pressure Dunlop KT856 AT21 x 8-9, tubeless
Tire Pressure: 20.68 kPa (0.21 kgf/cm2, 3 psi)
Rear Tire, off-road/road air pressure Dunlop KT857 AT22 x 10-10, tubeless
Tire Pressure: 20.68 kPa (0.21 kgf/cm2, 3 psi)
Front Brake Type Expanding drum brake
Rear Brake Type Expanding drum brake

Suspension

Frame Type Tubular, double-cradle
Caster, Trail 4°, 17 mm (0.67 in)
Turning Radius 2.7 m (8.9 ft)
Front Suspension Type, Travel Single A-arms w/ dual shocks, 114 mm (4.5 in)
Rear Suspension Type, Travel Semi-independent Quad-Link system w/ dual shocks, 124.5 mm (4.9 in)

Dimensions

Length 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Width 1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Height 1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Seat Height (Unloaded) 730 mm (28.7 in)
Ground Clearance 155 mm (6.1 in) – rear axle
190.5 mm (7.5 in)- the center of the chassis
Wheelbase 1,115 mm (43.9 in)
Track (F/R) 764 mm (30.1 in) / 776 mm (30.6 in)
Dry Weight 183 Kg (404 lbs); 194 Kg (427.8 lbs – curb)
Carrier Capacity (F/R) 20 Kg (44 lbs) / 30 Kg (66 lbs)
Vehicle Load Capacity Limit 130 Kg (285 lbs)
Hitch Tongue Weight 14 Kg (30 lbs)
Trailer Weight (including cargo) 204 Kg (450 lbs)
Colors Smoky Blue, Dark Royal Red, Woodsman Green, Sunbeam Red, Polar White

Exterior

Speedometer N/A
Indicator Lamps Standard
Trip Odometer N/A
Fuel Gauge Standard
Engine Stop Switch Standard
Oil Temperature Switch N/A
Headlight 12V 25W/25W x 2
Brake Light/Taillight 12V 27W/8W x 2
Speedometer Light N/A
Indicator Lights (reverse, neutral)

Kawasaki Bayou 250 Top Speed

Kawasaki Bayon 250 top speed is 45-54 mph (72.4-86.9 km/h) – owners’ claim

About Kawasaki

Kawasaki is a Japanese public multinational corporation manufacturer founded on 15 October 1896; 125 years ago by the Shōzō Kawasaki.

Kawasaki Headquarters is in Chūō, Kobe, Japan Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

Kawasaki offers Rolling stock, Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Construction, and Automobiles.

Kawasaki bayou 250 parts

  • Drivetrain & Transmission
  • Handlebars & Steering Wheels
  • Frame & Body
  • Windshields & Fairings
  • Suspension
  • Steering
  • Starting & Charging
  • Engine
  • Brake
  • Fuel
  • Air Intakes & Filters
  • Exhaust
  • Cooling

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