2011
Yamaha Big Bear 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 221191 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Big Bear 250 |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | McPherson independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 125 mm stroke |
| Fronttyre | 22/7-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm, 135 mm stroke |
| Reartyre | 22/10-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 71.0 x 58.0 mm (2.8 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 229.60 ccm (14.01 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 2WD. Ultramatic® V-belt with rear wheel engine braking, F/N/R. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. BSR33/1 |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Front rack: 30 kg. Rear rack: 45 kg. |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Green |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.80 litres (0.12 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,118 mm (44.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,916 mm (75.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,038 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 772 mm (30.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.