2007 Kawasaki Bayou 250 Review

With its durable four-stroke engine, electric starting, five-speed transmission and steel cargo racks, Kawasaki’s Bayou 250 is one of the best values on four wheels. From playing games in the field to working around the ranch, the rugged and affordable Bayou 250 is ready for anything thrown its way.

The Bayou 250 ATV utilizes independent A-arm front suspension and is the only ATV in its class to feature a semi-independent multi-link rear suspension. This design provides a smooth, compliant ride without the complexity and maintenance requirements of a fully independent design.

Additional features include triple drum brakes, hitch bracket, easy-to-read fuel gauge and a 12-volt accessory connector that makes hooking up electrical accessories quick and easy. Plus, its steel cargo racks can carry a combined weight of 110 pounds.

Authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available through Kawasaki dealers or they can be purchased on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

As with all off-highway vehicle recreation, Kawasaki encourages ATV riders to ride responsibly and to respect the environment. Kawasaki will pay first-time buyers of a new Kawasaki ATV $100 for completing an ATV rider safety course conducted by the ATV Safety Institute (ASI).

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers, with an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States, with 400 of them located at the Irvine, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.”, is recognized worldwide and the brand has become synonymous with powerful, stylish motorcycles for over four decades.

Features

228cc air-cooled four-stroke engine is smooth and reliable
Only ATV in its class with semi-independent rear suspension
Shaft drive is reliable, quiet and very low maintenance
Fuel gauge allows the rider to check the fuel level at a glance
Electric starter is hassle-free and has recoil back-up
Cargo racks can carry a combined weight of 110 pounds
It can tow 450 pounds with an optional Kawasaki tow hitch

SPECS

Engine: Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement: 228cc
Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 61.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
Carburetion: Mikuni VM24SS
Ignition: Solid state with electronic ignition backup
Transmission: Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch
Final drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle, steel
Suspension front / wheel travel: Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in.
Suspension rear / wheel travel: Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.5 in.
Front tire: AT21x8-9 tubeless
Rear tire: AT22x10-10 tubeless
Front brakes / rear brake: Dual drums / Drum
Overall length: 70.1 in.
Overall width: 40.2 in.
Wheelbase: 43.9 in.
Ground clearance:

• Center of chassis – 7.5 in.
• rear axle – 6.1 in.

Seat height: 28.7 in.
Lighting: 25W x 2
Rack capacity, front / rear: 44 / 66 lbs.
Towing capacity: 450 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Dry weight: 404 lbs.
Instruments: Neutral indicator, reverse indicator
Color choices: Woodsman Green, Polar White or Aztec Red
MSPR: $2,999