| Attribute | Kawasaki Bayou 250 2009 × | Polaris Phoenix 200 2011 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Polaris |
| Model | Kawasaki Bayou 250 | Polaris Phoenix 200 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 228 | 196 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 69 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 61 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Driveline | - | 2WD |
| Ignition | Solid state with electronic ignition backup | - |
| Clutch | Automatic | Automatic PVT F/N/R |
| Compression | 8.9:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | Dual A-Arm with 7 in. (17.8 cm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment | Mono-Shock Swingarm with 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake). Independent front/rear brake levers plus rear foot brake |
| Frame type | Double cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 21/8-9 (AT) | 21/7-10 |
| Rear tyre | 22/10-10 (AT) | 20/10-9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | - | Single Hi/Low Headlight; Single Rear Brakelight/Taillight |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,115 | 1,143 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 193 | 180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,781 | 1,651 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,021 | 1,067 |
| Seat height (mm) | 729 | 813 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 191 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.84 | 9.5 |