| Attribute | Yamaha Big Bear 250 2009 × | Yamaha Big Bear 250 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2011 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha Big Bear 250 | Yamaha Big Bear 250 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni® 33mm BSR | Carburettor. BSR33/1 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 230 | 229.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 71 | 71 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | 2WD. Ultramatic® V-belt with rear wheel engine braking, F/N/R. |
| Ignition | DC - CDI | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | McPherson strut, 4.9-in travel | McPherson independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 125 mm stroke |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm, 135 mm stroke |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 25/7-12 | 22/7-10 |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 | 22/10-10 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Front rack: 30 kg. Rear rack: 45 kg. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,171 | 1,170 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 206 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,118 | 1,118 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,915 | 1,916 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,039 | 1,038 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 772 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.11 | 12 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 1.8 |