The Kawasaki Bayou 250 motorcycle specifications include a 228 cc (13.91 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 193 kg (425.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Bayou 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 67% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 36% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
228 cc — larger displacement than about 15% of Kawasaki models.
729 mm — taller than about 20% of Kawasaki models.
9.8 L — larger than about 21% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,781
2,122
16% below average.
1,021
833
23% above average.
1,115
1,441
23% below average.
729
801
9% below average.
191
187
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 21/8-9 (AT) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 22/10-10 (AT) |
| Rear tire width | 22 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 10% |
| Rear rim diameter | 10 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 228 cc (13.91 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 61 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS |
| Ignition | Solid state with electronic ignition backup |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle, steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 21/8-9 (AT) |
| Rear tire | 22/10-10 (AT) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 193 kg (425.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,781 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,021 mm (40.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 191 mm (7.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.84 L (2.60 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Woodsman Green, Polar White or Sunbeam Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 3099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.