| Attribute | Kawasaki KVF300 2012 × | Kawasaki Bayou 250 2011 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KVF300 | Kawasaki Bayou 250 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 | Carburettor. Single 24mm Mikuni VM24SS |
| Displacement (cm³) | 271 | 228 |
| Power (kw) | 15.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 22.3 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 72.7 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 65.2 | 61 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Driveline | 2WD, Shaft | - |
| Ignition | Full transistor digital ignition | 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 | Double disc | Double disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 148 | - |
| Frame type | Double tubular, steel | Double cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 22/7-10 | 21/8-9 |
| Rear tyre | 22/10-10 | 22/10-10 |
| Trail (mm) | 16 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 3.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Light | 35 W headlights, 5W taillight and 21 W brake light | - |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,163 | 1,115 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 242 | 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 |