Yamaha Big Bear 250

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Yamaha Big Bear 250
Manufacturer
Production 2009 - 2011
Class ATV
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 71.0mm x 58.0mm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Ignition dc - cdi
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed w/reverse

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Automatic
Suspension Front: mcpherson independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 125 mm stroke
Rear: swingarm, 135 mm stroke
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 22/7-10
Rear Tire 22/10-10
Wheelbase 46.06 inches (1170 mm)
Length 75.43 inches (1916 mm)
Width 40.87 inches (1038 mm)
Height 44.02 inches (1118 mm)
Seat Height 30.39 inches (772 mm)
Weight 455.92 pounds (206.8 Kg) (dry), 207.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.48 Gallon (1.80 Liters)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha Big Bear 250 was a single cylinder, four-stroke ATV produced by Yamaha between 2009 and 2011.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 71.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 229.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed w/reverse transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 22/7-10 front tire and a 22/10-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a mcpherson independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 125 mm stroke while the rear was equipped with a swingarm, 135 mm stroke. The Big Bear 250 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 455.92 pounds (206.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 46.06 inches (1170 mm) long.

2009 Yamaha Big Bear 250[edit | edit source]

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The 2008 Yamaha Big Bear 250 is a nifty quarter-liter machine for those who need a lightweight ATV which is capable of handling rough terrain and be a dependable partner for both work and play. If the big-bore beasts are not your favorite toys or in case your all-terrain vehicle budget is a bit on the thin side, the 2008 Yamaha Big Bear 250 may be just the right choice.

Smaller displacement does not mean a compromise in performance: it only means scaling down. This ATV comes with a semi-automatic transmission using a 5-speed gearbox and automatic clutch for easy operation and optimal power delivery in all scenarios. Tough, Grizzly-type chassis and bodywork and similar suspensions ensure great traction and handling even in tight situations, and the rear wheels engine braking is yet another top-class feature present in the 2008 Yamaha Big Bear 250. This is not a toy-ATV, it's only a smaller-size workhorse. A workponey, if you wish.