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Kawasaki Motor Corp.

KAWASAKI'S
BAYOU 300

The two-wheel drive Bayou 300 features an air-cooled, 290cc, single over-head cam four-stroke engine; dual-mode differential; shaft drive; and a five-speed plus reverse transmission with automatic clutch. There are dual front disc brakes and double wishbone independent front suspension. Its steel cargo racks can carry over 200 pounds and it can tow 700 pounds. The Bayou 300 has a suggested retail prive of $4,299

Engine
Chassis/Suspension
Specifications


Bayou 300
Bayou 300

 

 
Features & Benefits

  • 290cc 4-stroke single engine delivers reliability without asking for much maintenance in return.

  • Shaft drive is reliable, quiet and is low maintenance.

  • Dual-mode differential gives you the choice of a tight turning radius and minimum ground distrrbance or shift to the locked mode for maximum traction.

  • Fuel guage allows you to check the fuel level at a glance.

  • Modled-pin accessory connector allows quick and easy trailer electrical hook-up

Engine

  • 4-stroke, SOHC single

  • Displacement: 290cc

  • Compression ratio: 8.6:1

  • Starting system: Electric with recoil backup

  • Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 64.0mm

  • Cooling: Air

  • Carburetion: Keihin CVK32

  • Ignition: Transistorized electronic\

  • Clutch: Automatic centrifugal and automatic wet multi-disc

  • Transmission: 5-speed plus reverse


Chassis/Suspension

  • Final Drive: Shaft

  • Differential: Rear, dual mode

  • Frame: Double cradle, steel

  • Suspension type, Front: Dual A-arms and shocks

  • Suspension type, Rear: Quad-Link with two shocks

  • Suspension adjustments
    Front: 5-way preload adjustment
    Rear: 5-way preload adjustment

Specifications

  • Wheel travel, Front: 4.9 inches

  • Wheel travel, Rear: 4.7 inches

  • Tire, Front: AT22 x 9-10 tubeless

  • Tire, Rear: AT22 x 11-10 tubeless

  • Brakes, Front: Dual disc

  • Brakes, Rear: Dual sealed drum

  • Overall length: 75.2 inches

  • Overall width: 43.9 inches

  • Wheelbase:  47.6 inches

  • Ground Clearance: 7.7 inches

  • Seat height: 29.5 inches

  • Dry weight: 498 Ibs.

  • Rack weight limits, F/R: 70/140 Ibs.

  • Towing capacity: 700 Ibs.

  • Fuel capacity: 2.4 gallons

  • Instruments: Neutral, reverse indicators

  • Lighting: Dual headlights with hi/low beam

  • Colors: Hunter Green, Firecracker Red

  • Suggested retail price: $4299