2005 Kawasaki Bayou® 250

2005 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
2005
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)
AT 21 X 8-9
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
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)
4.9 / 124.5
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
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)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
44 / 20
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • 2005 Kawasaki Bayou 250
    By Brandon Howell (I am an Owner) on Jul 11, 2021

    I own a 2005 Kawasaki Bayou 250 and it is an awesome ATV. My mom bought it brand new in 2005 and she gave it to me in 2020 when I was 13. I've had this 4 wheeler for a year and it has been in my family for 16 years. My dad went pig hunting with this in 2009 one time and it held a 300 pound hog on ...

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  • Best ATV for the monrey
    By marie (I am an Owner) on Nov 19, 2012

    we love our little 250 Bayou- we bought it new and use it around our ranch and we could not even think of trading it for another unit- it is ALWAYS ready to go when we need it- and has enough power to help with transfering hay, hauling grain and alot of other chores- will buy Kawasaki when we get ...

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  • Kawasaki 250 Bayou 2005 gets 18 miles a gal
    By aaron a amyx (I am an Owner) on Nov 06, 2012
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