Kawasaki Bayou 300 4x4

Kawasaki Lineup for 2000

Apr. 01, 2000 By ORC STAFF
MODELS

Bayou 220 ATV
Bayou 300 4x4 ATV
Lakota 300
Lakota 300 ATV
Mojave 250
Mule 2500 Util. Veh.
Mule 2510 Diesel
Mule 2510 Util. Veh.
Mule 2520 Util Veh.
Mule 520 Util. Veh.
Mule 550 Util. Veh.
Prairie 300 ATV 4x4
Prairie 300 ATV
Prairie 400 4x4 ATV
Prairie 400 ATV
2000 KAWASAKI BAYOU 300 ATV 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 price of $4,299.
Shaft drive is reliable, quiet and is low maintenance.
Dual-mode differential gives you the choice of a tight turning radius and minimum ground disturbance or shift to the locked mode for maximum traction.
Fuel gauge allows you to check the fuel level at a glance.
Molded-pin accessory connector allows quick and easy trailer electrical hook-up.
SPECIFICATIONS
2000 KAWASAKI 300 ATV

Model

Bayou 200 ATV

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

Final drive

Shaft

Differential

Rear, dual mode

Frame

Double cradle, steel

Suspension type, front

Dual A-arms and shocks

Suspension adjustments, front

5-way preload asjustment

Suspension type, rear

Quad-Link with two shocks

Suspension adjustments, rear

5-way preload adjustment

Wheel travel, front

4.9 in.

Wheel travel, rear

4.7 in.

Tire, front

AT22 x 9-10 tubeless

Tire, rear

AT24 x 11-10 tubeless

Brakes, front/rear

Dual disc/Dual sealed drum

Overall length

75.2 in.

Overall width

43.9

Wheelbase

47.6 in.

Ground clearance

7.7 in.

Seat height

29.5 in.

Dry weight

498 lbs.

Rack weight limits F/R

70/140 lbs./FONT>

Towing capacity

700 lbs.

Fuel capacity

2.4 gals.

Instruments

Neutral, reverse indicators

Lighting

Dual headlights with hi/low beam

Colors

Hunter Green, Firecracker Red

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