Kawasaki release KX 125 in 2015 ?

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keyboardjockey750 4/30/2014 10:48pm
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motoarmageddon wrote:
If you were to ask the Kawasaki management about making a KX125, this is what they would say: "We already make a KX250f for that class"...
If you were to ask the Kawasaki management about making a KX125, this is what they would say: "We already make a KX250f for that class". and you know what happens to kids and Dads that think they need a 125 after getting off 85's? they ride it 3 months, then say they want a 250F to be more competitive.
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While this is true, and does happen, is isnt true. Its true they get rid of the little bike after 3 months but its not near...
While this is true, and does happen, is isnt true. Its true they get rid of the little bike after 3 months but its not near true you need a 250f to be a competitive rider. I know a guy who ordered a 14 150SX the week they announced the 14's and then a few months back got a 14 Husky 250f because he wanted to win. I'll attach a video below that proves that you dont need a 125 to beat a 250f. **SPOILER**: Its a supermini beating a 450 Wink

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBJwMtCTJCk[/youtube]
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
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keyboardjockey750 wrote:
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music! So if JS7 was...
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how slow it was. If James Stewart, the master of 2 stroke, says 2 stroke is slow compared to a 4 stroke, I can't see anybody win on it in a pro class...
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Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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motoarmageddon wrote:
If you were to ask the Kawasaki management about making a KX125, this is what they would say: "We already make a KX250f for that class"...
If you were to ask the Kawasaki management about making a KX125, this is what they would say: "We already make a KX250f for that class". and you know what happens to kids and Dads that think they need a 125 after getting off 85's? they ride it 3 months, then say they want a 250F to be more competitive.
ReturnofJorddo wrote:
While this is true, and does happen, is isnt true. Its true they get rid of the little bike after 3 months but its not near...
While this is true, and does happen, is isnt true. Its true they get rid of the little bike after 3 months but its not near true you need a 250f to be a competitive rider. I know a guy who ordered a 14 150SX the week they announced the 14's and then a few months back got a 14 Husky 250f because he wanted to win. I'll attach a video below that proves that you dont need a 125 to beat a 250f. **SPOILER**: Its a supermini beating a 450 Wink

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBJwMtCTJCk[/youtube]
keyboardjockey750 wrote:
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music! So if JS7 was...
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
lol, he has not won a title on a 450 since 2009, comical , yea give him a under powered 250, makes sense.
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Lets see who can come up with a rendering [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52425/s1200_kawasaki_kx_free_the_94648.jpg[/img] + [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52426/s1200_04_2013_kawasaki_KX250F_left_side_view.jpg[/img] I know of a few people on here that can make it happen!
Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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Wow, what a difference a decade makes. Amazing how much better the ten year old bike looks than the current pile of shit offered. That 125 looks like a race bike, the new turd looks like a fat chic in a g string.
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Lets see who can come up with a rendering [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52425/s1200_kawasaki_kx_free_the_94648.jpg[/img] + [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52426/s1200_04_2013_kawasaki_KX250F_left_side_view.jpg[/img] I know of a few people on here that can make it happen!
Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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newmann wrote:
Wow, what a difference a decade makes. Amazing how much better the ten year old bike looks than the current pile of shit offered. That 125...
Wow, what a difference a decade makes. Amazing how much better the ten year old bike looks than the current pile of shit offered. That 125 looks like a race bike, the new turd looks like a fat chic in a g string.
Could not have said it better!!!!!
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Get the yz125.
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I agree. The 125 class is needed in MX, no ifs ands or buts about it. But the 125 is missed among non racers also. My son (13) and I both ride 125's on our backyard tracks. Not only are they the perfect size, but they are inexpensive to own and maintain compared to 250 four strokes. The entire sport of "dirt biking" needs the 125 and the more choices, the better.
leakypipe23 5/1/2014 10:22am
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I truly think we will eventually see the oil-injected two stroke take over at some point.
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keyboardjockey750 wrote:
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music! So if JS7 was...
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
TMV wrote:
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how...
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how slow it was. If James Stewart, the master of 2 stroke, says 2 stroke is slow compared to a 4 stroke, I can't see anybody win on it in a pro class...
A JGR or Factory built 250 2 stroke would be a helluva lot faster than the ratted out bone stock yz250 he was riding in that video… it even had the stock pipe on it. Honda got 56hp out of RC's CR250 and I'm sure there is a slight disadvantage outdoors against a 450 but again a factory built one wouldnt be that far off imo and indoors SX I think a factory 250 2 stroke could do just fine, they were beating 450's through the 06 season and the 450's havent gotten any faster just a little more refined so yes with the right rider and a factory 250 2 stroke it could win in the 450 class in SX. There are a lot of advantages a 250 2 stroke would have indoors… lines, weight, flickable etc…
overthebars39 5/1/2014 10:28am
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leakypipe23 wrote:
I truly think we will eventually see the oil-injected two stroke take over at some point.
People chronicly disabled them in the past on various machinery. They'd have to come up with a very good system to make it sell.
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TMV wrote:
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how...
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how slow it was. If James Stewart, the master of 2 stroke, says 2 stroke is slow compared to a 4 stroke, I can't see anybody win on it in a pro class...
you can only speculated as to where a modern (all manufactures in) 2st 250 would be today
keyboardjockey750 5/1/2014 11:49am
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Eewwww now I'm gonna thing of fat chicks in G strings every time I look at these piles.

Thanks Newman Laughing
scott_nz 5/1/2014 11:52am
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Lets see who can come up with a rendering [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52425/s1200_kawasaki_kx_free_the_94648.jpg[/img] + [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52426/s1200_04_2013_kawasaki_KX250F_left_side_view.jpg[/img] I know of a few people on here that can make it happen!
Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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newmann wrote:
Wow, what a difference a decade makes. Amazing how much better the ten year old bike looks than the current pile of shit offered. That 125...
Wow, what a difference a decade makes. Amazing how much better the ten year old bike looks than the current pile of shit offered. That 125 looks like a race bike, the new turd looks like a fat chic in a g string.
Capone wrote:
Could not have said it better!!!!!
would love to see a new KX125, i would by one,
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Here's what Kawi should do. Release a kx300 two stroke and threaten the AMA by saying they will pull out of racing if the rules are not changed in order for them to be able to race it, as well as release a 250 and force the AMA to let them run it in the 250 class. It will never happen, but it would be funny to see the roles reverse a bit.
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Lets see who can come up with a rendering [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52425/s1200_kawasaki_kx_free_the_94648.jpg[/img] + [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52426/s1200_04_2013_kawasaki_KX250F_left_side_view.jpg[/img] I know of a few people on here that can make it happen!
Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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If they did produce another KX 125 sticking with the steel frame would be the way to go.

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This would be a great development in our sport if this is turns out to be true.
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Kawasaki isn't even making any of it's up and coming riders in the AM ranks ride a 125 in Schoolboy 1 anymore, they haven't for more than a couple years. why in the world would they bring it back?

I'm not hating on the smokers, I love the sound of a screaming 125 as much as anyone. the simple matter of the fact is the schoolboy 1 class at LL has really dropped off and personally I'll be surprised if it lasts more than a couple more years without some modification. locally it remains an ok class but not near the competition as just 2 years ago. the 125 (no age limit) class is still a pretty big class but it's really more just a few guys having fun. there's nothing wrong with that but...most of these guys aren't going to be lining up to buy a new 125
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Lets see who can come up with a rendering [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52425/s1200_kawasaki_kx_free_the_94648.jpg[/img] + [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52426/s1200_04_2013_kawasaki_KX250F_left_side_view.jpg[/img] I know of a few people on here that can make it happen!
Lets see who can come up with a rendering

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Your wish is my command Wink I made it in a few minutes, dont mind the crappy quick job ;p

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Dafuq?

Fix that mask son, you need an all ali frame! can't have steel rails at the bottom haha...
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ReturnofJorddo wrote:
Your wish is my command ;) I made it in a few minutes, dont mind the crappy quick job ;p [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52449/s1200_quickie.jpg[/img]
Your wish is my command Wink I made it in a few minutes, dont mind the crappy quick job ;p

With that silencer, that 125 probably sounds more like a PW50.
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Better yet, Kawasaki should build a KX150!!
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Surely one or two of the Japanese manufactures are going to get fed up with loosing market share to KTM soon enough and realize if they don't start countering KTM's massive hold in the junior ranks things are only going to get worse.

And they will get worse soon with Husqvarna coming back to the party. There is going to be a lot of Orange mixed in with White in the junior ranks soon enough, which in years to come will continue to flow into the bigger bikes as the riders stay with the manufactures they grew up with.
ReturnofJorddo 5/2/2014 4:26am
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keyboardjockey750 wrote:
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music! So if JS7 was...
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
TMV wrote:
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how...
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how slow it was. If James Stewart, the master of 2 stroke, says 2 stroke is slow compared to a 4 stroke, I can't see anybody win on it in a pro class...
Lightning78 wrote:
A JGR or Factory built 250 2 stroke would be a helluva lot faster than the ratted out bone stock yz250 he was riding in that...
A JGR or Factory built 250 2 stroke would be a helluva lot faster than the ratted out bone stock yz250 he was riding in that video… it even had the stock pipe on it. Honda got 56hp out of RC's CR250 and I'm sure there is a slight disadvantage outdoors against a 450 but again a factory built one wouldnt be that far off imo and indoors SX I think a factory 250 2 stroke could do just fine, they were beating 450's through the 06 season and the 450's havent gotten any faster just a little more refined so yes with the right rider and a factory 250 2 stroke it could win in the 450 class in SX. There are a lot of advantages a 250 2 stroke would have indoors… lines, weight, flickable etc…
YZ250?!? Buddy, thats a supermini, which is an 85 with a 100-112 big bore in it! Just a childs toy Wink
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Your wish is my command ;) I made it in a few minutes, dont mind the crappy quick job ;p [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/05/01/52449/s1200_quickie.jpg[/img]
Your wish is my command Wink I made it in a few minutes, dont mind the crappy quick job ;p

Huevos wrote:
With that silencer, that 125 probably sounds more like a PW50.
Hhahahahaa I totally forgot about the arse end! just swapped the engines and left it at that! I'll do a better version when I get home from school then work tonight!
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keyboardjockey750 wrote:
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music! So if JS7 was...
That video got really good as soon as he passed that John Deere and all we could here was 2 stroke music!

So if JS7 was on a factory 250 2 stroke could he win one? I say yes.

Chad Reed also.
TMV wrote:
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how...
JS rode one not too long ago when at JGR and said it was a lot of fun but also that he was surprised by how slow it was. If James Stewart, the master of 2 stroke, says 2 stroke is slow compared to a 4 stroke, I can't see anybody win on it in a pro class...
Do you think Yamaha would have been impressed if he said otherwise? Just sayin.
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Lets see.
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