2000 Kawasaki Bayou 220

Pros: dual headlight system , shaft drive , large fenders ,
Cons: independant suspension, front drum barkes

The Kawasaki Bayou 220 is one of the smallest machines that Kawasaki builds in it's ATV class. It is powered by a 215 cc air cooled motor and is only available in 2 WD. The machine unlike most is powered by a shaft driven rear end. Most ATV's tend to...

Pros: Lots of fun; quick; reliable; good handling and breaks
Cons: Not so great for utility

Introduction:
I have these huge camp trails next to my house where I drive my ATV (Honda FourTrax Rancher 350 4x4), and last week-end my friend brought his Kawasaki Bayou 220 2x4 to go riding with me. During that time, I drove his quad a lot and it...

Pros: compact, fuel gage comes in handy, cheap to buy
Cons: bad value compared to the competition, feels old, poor handling

My best friend owns a 2000 Kawasaki Bayou 220 ATV. It will go almost anywhere and can tow a trailor full of teens, yet it does so with little power and little fun.

The bayou is not only heavier than the honda recon, but it has less power and...

Pros: inexpensive, excellent family machine, great first-time machine
Cons: can't go everywhere a 4 wheel drive machine can

What a fun little toy this ATV is. I have used it for everything from riding to yard work. The trailer hitch on the back and the ease of use, make it a great starter machine for someone who wants to put their big toe in the water and try the world of...

Pros: Good throttle response, low-maintaince, good price.
Cons: Breaks, suspension, hard to start.

Before purchasing this ATV, I had never even ridden a quad before. The decisive factor that lead to purchasing this quad was a price, which was the cheapest I could find for a full-size quad. After owning this ATV for over a year, there a ...

Pros: Extremely reliable and rugged; Easy to use.
Cons: None

I purchased my 1998 Bayou 220 in May 1998. In 3 years, it has given me absolutely no problems. I bought the ATV both for utility work, and for recreation. In spite of the limited weight for towing recommended, it pulls my 5 X 10 utility trailer very...

Pros: great on gas
Cons: brakes

My bayou is a 1998. I bought this quad because it was a good size for me and it goes a nice speed for a beginer. I love how good it does on gas. The breaks work mosty all the time but sometimes when you go into water they dont work that well.This quad is...

Pros: quick/light/comfortable
Cons: a little small for me

This Bayou was a Christmas gift in 2000. Its my first quad and has been a pretty good machine. I also bought a snow plow for it. It does a nice job plowing, I dont have any chains or weights for it, but I havent had any problems plowing my driveways in...

Pros: Quick,Brakes,Headlights,Handling,Easy Reverse & semi-automatic transmission
Cons: None

I purchased a new 2000 Kawasaki Bayou not even 1 year ago and it is great! I can go through almost everyting no problem even through the 2 foot creek in my back yard.The brakes are awesome and the handling is great for turning hard.The only problem i...

Pros: reliable
Cons: reverse switch

For the money, this 220 Bayou is hard to beat. My experience with this Kawasaki shows superiority in this class. I have run against comparable Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki, and the Kawasaki clearly has more power, even with a 210 pound passenger.
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Pros: Affordable, VERY well-made, good off-road as well as on-road
Cons: Not too fast... but it's not made for speed, Brakes (the one I used)

Well first off, I have to say that it is listed at a very good price ($2199 US). It is pretty good off-road and the only time I got stuck was when the back wheels were stuck in 2 feet of mud. I easily got it out however. The Bayou 220 is VERY...

Pros: reliable,faster than recon, suspension is decent
Cons: cable brakes are terrible, steering is extremely sub par

it was in june 2001 when i became the owner of the bayou. I have put the bayou under a lot of situations and for the most part it has accepted all obstacles well. For a first quad and living on a small farm the 220 was a great tool to have. I ride...

Pros: Manuverabilitly, Peppy Engine, Reliable
Cons: Headlights, Racks

It's a small, well rounded ATV machine. It's best for those who are smaller in stature or for those who just want another machine for the wife/kids/guests to ride along with you in. It has a gutsy engine that will get you where you want to go fast - 50...

Pros: Proven design
Cons: A bit under powered

I purchased two 2000 Kawasaki Bayou 220s for the purpose of renting them. In the end they were used for three tour groups, but were never rented outright. The Bayou 220 remains as being one of the best beginner quads on the market, unless the rider...

Pros: Easy manueverability, small price.
Cons: It is light in the front end.

I think this is a good deal for this a.t.v. It has a good amount of power for it's size. It is low priced so it won't be really hard on your wallet. It is best for a smaller person because it is not a really large a.t.v. It has great handling. The...