The Bayou 300 is an adult-sized two-wheel drive ATV with front and rear cargo racks that is perfect for carrying tools to off-highway worksites, hauling feed to hungry cattle or checking fences that need to be mended.
Power for this hard-working ATV is provided by Kawasaki's proven 290cc air-cooled four-stroke engine. With its single overhead cam and counter-rotating balancer, the Bayou 300's engine sets the industry standard for smooth operation, low maintenance and reliability. And it is matched to a five-speed-plus-reverse transmission with automatic clutch, so the rider is able to select the right gear for every work situation.
Transferring that power to the rear wheels is dependable shaft drive and a dual-mode differential. This drive system allows the Bayou 300 to make tight turns in confined areas or tread lightly on delicate surfaces, but it can also be shifted into the "locked" position to provide maximum two-wheel traction on slippery surfaces.
Suspension duties are handled by dual A-arms with dual shocks up front and a semi-independent system with dual shocks on the rear. This durable system permits the Bayou 300 to carry 210 pounds of cargo on its steel racks, as well as tow up to 700 pounds.
Other features include dual front disc brakes and sealed rear drum brakes, electric start, an easy-to-read fuel gauge, and a molded-pin accessory connector, so electrical hookups for trailers are made quick and easy.
Available in new Aztec Red or traditional Hunter Green colors, the Bayou 300 has a suggested retail price of $3,999 and comes with a six-month warranty that can be extended up to three additional years.
Information about the Bayou 300 and Kawasaki's complete line of family recreational products can be found on the Internet at www.Kawasaki.com. Kawasaki ATV accessories can also be purchased online at www.BuyKawasaki.com.
As with all off-highway vehicle recreation, Kawasaki encourages ATV riders to ride responsibly. Kawasaki will pay first-time ATV buyers of a new Kawasaki ATV $100 for completing an ATV rider safety course conducted by the ATV Safety Institute (call toll-free 800-887-2887).
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., is the wholesale distributor of JET SKI® watercraft, ATVs, MULE utility vehicles, portable generators, power products, and motorcycles. The product lines are sold through a network of independent retailers. The company employs more than 600 people in the United States, with nearly 400 of them located at the Irvine, Calif., headquarters.
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2003 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 more than 200 pounds and it can tow 700 pounds. Available in Aztec Red or Hunter Green, the Bayou 300 ATV has a suggested retail price of $3,999. Some of the top features include:
" 290cc four-stroke single engine delivers reliability without asking for much maintenance in return.
" Shaft drive is reliable, quiet and very low maintenance.
" Dual-mode rear differential gives the rider the choice of a tight turning radius and minimum ground disturbance or locked mode for maximum traction.
" Fuel gauge allows the rider to check fuel level at a glance.
" Molded-pin accessory connector allows quick and easy trailer electrical hook-up.
Air-cooled, SOHC, four-stroke, single cylinder | |
Displacement | 290cc |
Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
Starting system | Electric with recoil backup |
Bore x stroke | 76.0 x 64.0mm |
Carburetion | Keihin CVK32 |
Ignition | Transistorized electronic |
Transmission | Five-speed-plus-reverse with automatic clutch |
Final drive | Shaft |
Frame | Double cradle, steel |
Differential | Rear, dual mode |
Suspension, front/travel | Dual A-arms and shocks/4.9 in. |
Suspension, rear/travel | Semi-independent with dual shocks plus 5-way preload adjustment/4.7 in. |
Tires, front | AT22 x 9-10 tubeless |
Tires, rear | AT24 x 11-10 tubeless |
Brakes, front | Dual discs |
Brakes, rear | Dual sealed drums |
Overall length | 75.2 in. |
Overall width | 45.7 in. |
Wheelbase | 47.6 in. |
Ground clearance (center of chassis/at rear axle) | 7.7/6.1 in. |
Seat height | 29.5 in. |
Dry weight | 498 lbs. |
Rack capacity, front | 70 lbs. |
Rack capacity, rear | 140 lbs |
Towing capacity | 700 lbs. |
Fuel capacity | 2.4 gal. |
Instruments | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator |
Lighting, headlights | Dual headlights with hi/lo beam |
Colors | Aztec Red or Hunter Green |
Suggested retail price | $3,999 |
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Contact Information |
Kawasaki Motors Corp USA
9950 Jeronimo Road
Irvine CA 92618
949-770-0400
http://www.kawasaki.com