why the hell can't i find horsepower ratings on the two machines I own?
i have googled my ass off and can't find them.

So for those who are not as internet challenged as I am, find me these numbers:

2005 Kawasaki Bayou 250
2002 Yamaha Warrior 350

The Warrior is 19 HP.

23hp is all I could find on the Bayou.

there is now way that the 250 Bayou has more ass than that 350 Warrior... no way.

Posted by Samurai there is now way that the 250 Bayou has more ass than that 350 Warrior... no way.

Hey, I'm going on what I found. Couldn't find shit from Kawa tho. I don't get it. But thats what I saw. Now, you know sam that gearing, weight, and many other factors come into play on how a ATV feels. Plus more CC doesn't mean more HP. The Warrior may have twice the TQ.


But then again, what I found wasn't official or anything.

Rough calculation is the best you'll be able to do based on engine CC

16Cc = 1hp (approx)


I get asked this all the time for snowblowers, dirtbikes, riding mowers etc...

in that case, the Warrior is 22hp and the Bayou is 16hp
but, the Warrior has been piped and jetted...

Posted by Samurai in that case, the Warrior is 22hp and the Bayou is 16hp but, the Warrior has been piped and jetted...

Well then....how about this...

It's fuckin' fast!

Posted by PorkChopExpress Well then....how about this... It's fuckin' fast!

well 60mph is not really that fast... my friends' YFZ450 would go close to 85-90mph.

Posted by Samurai well 60mph is not really that fast... my friends' YFZ450 would go close to 85-90mph.

It will only get up to 60mph? I had no idea. I thought they were much faster than that. Hell man, my friend's Honda Rancher will do 65mph. There must be some tweaks you can make.

It may only do 60mph, but it gets there quick, and can climb a brick wall to boot.......

Gear it higher, gain some mph, but lose a little low end in the process.

You could stop eatin' Twinkies a few days before riding

Posted by cr400 It may only do 60mph, but it gets there quick, and can climb a brick wall to boot....... Gear it higher, gain some mph, but lose a little low end in the process. You could stop eatin' Twinkies a few days before riding

i can't eat twinkies.

No more Mountain Dew, no more Moon Pies? Is this self imposed?
Or did the doctor tell you your heart was gonna pop?

The more weight you lose, the faster that quad will go......

Posted by cr400 No more Mountain Dew, no more Moon Pies? Is this self imposed? Or did the doctor tell you your heart was gonna pop? The more weight you lose, the faster that quad will go......

for the past year and a half, i haven;t been able to eat shitty food due to type 2 diabetes. I have switched to diet mountain dew and stayed away from carb-rich shit food.
I dropped 40 lbs, but an holding at 285-290lbs.

I can't picture Samurai eating Moon Pies anyways.

I thought Moon pies were a staple, east of the Rockies.........
I've gotten hooked on Diet Dr Pepper, Haven't tried the Dew yet.


Sam, I remember you tellin' me this before, guess I forgot? I am an old fart......But I think Diabetes stands a good chance of going away once you're down to your fighting weight, 225lb I'm thinkin'?

Anyway best of luck with the continuing weight loss. Try some mountain biking on those logging trails out there. I've been doing it for 6 months or more, I'm in the best shape of my life right now.

Damn Sam, thats pretty light for type 2. Take care man!

Posted by cr400 I thought Moon pies were a staple, east of the Rockies......... I've gotten hooked on Diet Dr Pepper, Haven't tried the Dew yet. Sam, I remember you tellin' me this before, guess I forgot? I am an old fart......But I think Diabetes stands a good chance of going away once you're down to your fighting weight, 225lb I'm thinkin'? Anyway best of luck with the continuing weight loss. Try some mountain biking on those logging trails out there. I've been doing it for 6 months or more, I'm in the best shape of my life right now.

RC Cola and a Moon Pie are staples for some. I always liked RC, but I never liked Moon Pies.

Your right about the possibility of Diabetes going away. A friend of mine was diagnosed with it last year. He is 6'3" and was over 300lbs. One year later and he is now at 210lbs, is off the medication, and the Diabetes has gone away.

So stick with it Sam. It will pay off for you!

I never cared for moon pies...

and it just occurred to me I am on the only person in this board who has met Samurai.

Posted by Agent Skelly I never cared for moon pies... and it just occurred to me I am on the only person in this board who has met Samurai.

I fuckin' love Moon Pies, Mountain Dew, and RC.........And I'm mildly attracted to my sister. Oh dear God!!!!!!

I think I'm a Hillbilly!!

One day I'll meetup with sam, Him and I have a skateboard duel to settle.......
Once He gets to fightin' weight.