Kawasaki Bayou 300
| Displacement: | 290cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 64 mm |
| Cooling: | Air-cooled |
| Engine Type: | 4-stroke single with balancer (SOHC, 4 valves) |
| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Oil Capacity: | 1.8 qt |
| Fuel Capacity: | 2.4 gallons |
| Starting: | Electric with recoil backup |
| Alternator: | 329 Watts @ 9000 rpm |
| Drive System Primary: | Gear |
| Drive System Final: | Shaft (4 WD); Rear dual mode differential |
| Transmission: | 5-speed with reverse |
| Gear Range: | 3.090 (1st) - .769 (5th) |
| Front Wheel Drive: | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Drive: | Shaft |
| Front Suspension inch of travel: | 4.9 |
| Rear Suspension inch of travel: | 4.7 |
| Brakes Front: | Dual hydraulic discs |
| Brakes Rear: | Sealed drum |
| Parking Brake: | Rear brake/pull in left hand brake lever and move four-position latch into place |
| Wheelbase: | 47.6 inches |
| Dry Weight: | 498 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance: | (center of chassis/ at rear axle) 7.7 / 6.1 inches |
| Length: | 75.2 inches |
| Width: | 43.9 inches |
| Height: | 41.9 inches |
| Front/Rear Rack Capacity: | 70/140 lbs. |
| Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: | 56/700 lbs. |
| Brake Light: | Yes |
| Head Light: | Dual headlights with hi/low beam (25 W each lamp) |
| DC Outlet: | Aux. Headlight Terminals (near steering stem); Aux. Electrical Accessory Terminals (under seat) |
| Fuel Gauge: | Yes |
| Speedometer: | No |
| Odometer: | No |
| Hourmeter: | No |
| Tripmeter: | No |
| High Beam Indicator: | No |
| Neutral/Reverse Light: | Yes/Yes |
| High Temperature Light: | No |
| Color: | Firecracker red and Hunter Green |