how are kawasaki bayou 220's??

bigwake · August 26, 2007, 03:28:40 PM

i found a kawasaki bayou 220..are they nice? i have never owned anything other than a blaster..how are they in comparisson to the blaster in size?..are they powerful? reliable? etc.. i am about 6'4 210..would this thing fit o.k...it would be for keeping up with my son on his yz450..like to follow him..

exrider · August 26, 2007, 03:59:23 PM

Quote from: bigwake on August 26, 2007, 03:28:40 PM
i found a kawasaki bayou 220..are they nice? i have never owned anything other than a blaster..how are they in comparisson to the blaster in size?..are they powerful? reliable? etc.. i am about 6'4 210..would this thing fit o.k...it would be for keeping up with my son on his yz450..like to follow him..

Not very powerfull. A blaster is much faster. We bought one for my wife,and she loved it for a bit, but as her skill increased we relized the bike was holding her back.
She moved up to a 300ex and she can almost keep up now. I am 6'1 and feel cramped on a blaster as well as the bayou. On the plus side the bayou proved to be very reliable in the years we have owned it.It is the bike we loan out and has never left anyone stranded. Drum brakes are a pain to keep adjusted, but if you had an older blaster you know that. As for keeping up with your son on a 450, you will need a lot more bike.

bigwake · August 26, 2007, 11:45:29 PM

ok thanx..i just wondered because i found one local for 500..i dont know the year but im looking at a warrior as well..

SWAMP_DONKEY · August 26, 2007, 11:49:19 PM

Cant KIll them...not allot of power but will go anyplace.

jetski dawg · August 27, 2007, 02:03:31 AM

i still have the one i bought in 91.. i had to replace the battery,tires, and oil...thats it.. it survived every kid in my neiborhood and still runs as good as the day i bought it... its like a vw.. not powerful but you cant kill it

bigwake · August 27, 2007, 03:31:13 AM

hhahaha..so does that mean parts are expensive? ahha just kidding

BIGREDTIDE · August 27, 2007, 02:05:52 PM

If it's in good shape for $500....get it!!

Good entry level 4-wheeler.

If you're just going to ride....it's plenty!

Joedirt · August 27, 2007, 02:09:49 PM

Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on August 26, 2007, 11:49:19 PM
Cant KIll them...not allot of power but will go anyplace.

Agreed

bigwake · August 29, 2007, 03:44:54 PM

ya..i decided it just wouldn't be enough for me..i'm looking towards getting a warrior..they have been going for pretty cheap lately