Yamaha Big Bear 250 vs Triton Carbon 400 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Big Bear 250stacks up against the Triton Carbon 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Big Bear 250Triton Carbon 400
Model year20112011
Price$6,290
Engine230 cc236 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Weight224 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires22/7-10 / 22/10-10 165/70-10 / 225/40-10

Yamaha Big Bear 250 vs Triton Carbon 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Big Bear 250 and the Triton Carbon 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Big Bear 250 brings its published horsepower, while the Triton Carbon 400 counters with 20 hp at 224 kg.

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: