Comparison of Kawasaki Bayou 250 2012 and Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Brute Force 300 2013 × |  Kawasaki Bayou 250 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Brute Force 300 | Kawasaki Bayou 250 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 | Carburettor. Single 24mm Mikuni VM24SS |
| Displacement (cm³) | 271 | 228 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 72.7 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 65.2 | 61 |
| Gearbox | 2-speed | 5-speed |
| Driveline | 2WD, Shaft | - |
| Ignition | Direct Current CDI | Solid state with electronic ignition backup |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Double wishbone / 5.2 inches | Single A-arm, independent / 4.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm / 5.6 inches | Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks / 4.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Sealed multidisc |
| Diameter (mm) | 148 | - |
| Frame type | Double cradle, steel | Double cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 22/7-10 | 21/8-9 |
| Rear tyre | 22/10-10 | 22/10-10 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | 35 W headlights, 5W taillight and 21 W brake light | 25W x 2 |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,166 | 1,115 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 243 | 194.1 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,915 | 1,781 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,080 | 1,021 |
| Seat height (mm) | 846 | 729 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 191 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.11 | 9.84 |
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