Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS vs BamX BX400-S Assault (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRSstacks up against the BamX BX400-S Assault. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRSBamX BX400-S Assault
Model year20122010
Price$6,599$4,299
Engine386 cc387 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque25 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSealed multidiscSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS vs BamX BX400-S Assault — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS and the BamX BX400-S Assault usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS brings its published horsepower, while the BamX BX400-S Assault counters with 19 hp at 193 kg. On price, the BamX BX400-S Assault has the lower MSRP.

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: