Kymco MXU 300 RL vs Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 300 RLstacks 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 MXU 300 RLYamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS
Model year20112012
Price$6,599
Engine367 cc386 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Weight215 kg
Seat height32 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSealed multidisc
Tires22/7-10 / 22/10-10 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Kymco MXU 300 RL vs Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco MXU 300 RL and the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 300 RL brings 19 hp in a 215 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: