BamX BX250-U Back Country vs Yamaha Big Bear 250 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BamX BX250-U Back Countrystacks up against the Yamaha Big Bear 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBamX BX250-U Back CountryYamaha Big Bear 250
Model year20122011
Price$2,999
Engine230 cc230 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight166 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires22/8-10 / 22/11-10 22/7-10 / 22/10-10

BamX BX250-U Back Country vs Yamaha Big Bear 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the BamX BX250-U Back Country and the Yamaha Big Bear 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BamX BX250-U Back Country brings 13 hp in a 166 kg package, while the Yamaha Big Bear 250 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: