The Kawasaki Bayou 250 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2012 is length 70.1 in (1,781 mm), width 40.2 in (1,021 mm), wheelbase 43.9 in (1,115 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.5 in (191 mm).
Kawasaki Bayou 250 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.7 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
62.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.2 in (666 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
17.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) | 81.3 in (2,065 mm) | 11.2 in below median |
| Width | 40.2 in (1,021 mm) | 46.3 in (1,176 mm) | 6.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 5.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 5.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in (191 mm) | 9 in (229 mm) | 1.5 in below median |
Kawasaki Bayou 250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) | 40.2 in (1,021 mm) | — | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
| 2010 | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) | 40.2 in (1,021 mm) | — | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
| 2011 | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) | 40.2 in (1,021 mm) | — | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
| 2012 | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) | 40.2 in (1,021 mm) | — | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Kawasaki Bayou 250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Bayou 250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (729 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 5.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Bayou 250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 43.9 in (1,115 mm), giving the Kawasaki Bayou 250 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 62.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Bayou 250 have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.5 in (191 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 1.5 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Bayou 250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 70.1 in (1,781 mm), making the Kawasaki Bayou 250 very compact for its category. 11.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²).
Did the Kawasaki Bayou 250 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Bayou 250?
The main listed figures are overall length 70.1 in (1,781 mm), wheelbase 43.9 in (1,115 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and ground clearance 7.5 in (191 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 17.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.