Kymco Maxxer 400 vs Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Maxxer 400stacks up against the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Maxxer 400Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS
Model year20102012
Price$6,599
Engine367 cc386 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight268 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSealed multidisc
Tires23/8-12 / 23/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Kymco Maxxer 400 vs Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Maxxer 400 and the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Maxxer 400 brings 27 hp in a 268 kg package, while the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS 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: