Comparison of Honda FourTrax Recon 2018 and Kawasaki Bayou 250 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda FourTrax Recon 2018 × |  Kawasaki Bayou 250 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2012 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda FourTrax Recon | Kawasaki Bayou 250 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22mm | Carburettor. Single 24mm Mikuni VM24SS |
| Engine details | Longitudinally mounted | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 229 | 228 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 68.5 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.2 | 61 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Driveline | Direct rear driveshaft with reverse | - |
| Ignition | CD with electronic advance | Solid state with electronic ignition backup |
| Clutch | Automatic | - |
| Compression | - | 8.9:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Independent double-wishbone | Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single shock | Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Dual sealed hydraulic drum | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Sealed mechanical drum | Sealed multidisc |
| Frame type | - | Double cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 22/7-11 | 21/8-9 |
| Rear tyre | 22/10-9 | 22/10-10 |
| Wheels | Black | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 124 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Steel cargo racks front and rear | - |
| Light | - | 25W x 2 |
| Instruments | - | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,130 | 1,115 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 196 | 194.1 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,905 | 1,781 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,034 | 1,021 |
| Seat height (mm) | 792 | 729 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 152 | 191 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.08 | 9.84 |
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