2004 Kawasaki Bayou® 250

2004 Kawasaki Bayou® 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$2,999
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Bayou® 250
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
69 / 2.72
Stroke (mm/in)
61 / 2.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
228 / 13.9
Compression Ratio
8.9:1
Starter
Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
24
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual / Automatic Clutch
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.92 / 1.68 / 1.17 / 0.92 / 0.79
Reverse
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.68
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
21
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
22
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
9
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
10
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop AT 21 X 8-9
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop AT 22 X 10-10
Front Brake Type
Dual Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Engine Braking Brand Name
K-EBC™
Front Suspension Type
Independent A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 114.3
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
5.84
Width (in/mm)
40.2 / 1021.1
Height (in/mm)
40.9 / 1038.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
43.9 / 1115.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 154.9
Length (ft/ft)
5
Length (ft/in)
10.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
404 / 183.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
425.5 / 193
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
286.6 / 130
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
450 / 204.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.56
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
6
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Rear Hitch
Standard
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Metallic
No
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
44 / 20
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • 2004 kawasaki bayou 250
    By Jason (I am an Owner) on Apr 12, 2016

    I inherited one of these from my father in law about ten years ago and all I can say is it one reliable machine. It's a bit on the small side if you're looking to plow snow or pull a disk. I have plowed snow with mine but I had to put an additional 200 pounds on the back and it still struggled. It's ...

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  • Beginners' look no further
    By Samuel (I am an Owner) on Jul 19, 2009

    I bought this bike 1-2 years ago and overall im impressed, this bike just falls short, mainly because my skills have improved. For a beginner its dead on, especially if your hoping to move on to a sport bike later. It has plenty of power to pull any one around and can haul a decent amount of cargo ...

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