2008 Kawasaki Bayou® 250

2008 Kawasaki Bayou® 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$2,999
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Bayou® 250
Year
2008
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
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Semi-Independent Quad-Link
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 114.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
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)
426 / 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
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Metallic
No
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
44 / 20
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • It's alright for what it is
    By Tommy (I am an Owner) on Aug 18, 2017

    I bought a Kawasaki bayou used and it's pretty good for a utv I've had it for 3 days and it's already having problems like overheating not running very good burns oil stuff like that. Didn't both me as much as when the front shock broke off and I was scraping the ground home on my now busted ATV.

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  • Great ATV for the $$$
    By Jinx (I am an Owner) on Jan 08, 2014

    I have pulled trailers, mowers, played in the snow,romped in the mud, cut trails threw the woods, dragged a deer home, and so much more... A bang for the $$ all day long, and both still run strong!!

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  • I don't know
    By Chris (I am an Owner) on Mar 22, 2012

    I got my Kawasaki Bayou 250 used but only a little bit. My friend had a Honda Rancher 420 and others had there 250 dirt bikes. I was able to keep up with some dirt bikes but my ride was awful compared to everyone else. I thought I didn't have any shocks. (but somehow I did) The ride quality is really ...

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  • Bayou 250
    By john (I am an Owner) on May 13, 2009

    Around the summer of 2008 i believe, my family went out to a dealearship to get an upgrade from our little 90 (yeah im 15 and ive had the 90 for a long time). We decided a 250 was good for the price and it was true. The Bayou was not as expensive as the suzuki that i thought we were getting, and ...

    id say 50+ mph for the 2008 bayou in 5th gear top rev.

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