KX350 two stroke

tempura
Profile picture for user tempura
Posts
2076
Joined
5/18/2015
Location
JP
tempura 2/5/2016 8:01am
2/5/2016 8:01am
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
Phillip_Lamb
Profile picture for user Phillip_Lamb
Posts
2092
Joined
12/14/2010
Location
ORANGEVALE, CA, USA
Phillip_Lamb 2/5/2016 10:14am
2/5/2016 10:14am
prototype=a functioning preproduction model designed for testing. this is photoshop at its gayest
TeamGreen
Profile picture for user TeamGreen
Posts
37280
Joined
11/25/2008
Location
Thru-out, CA, USA
TeamGreen 2/5/2016 11:50am
2/5/2016 11:50am
tempura wrote:
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
Shhhhhhh...!
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22437
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD, USA
mxb2 2/5/2016 11:54am
2/5/2016 11:54am
tempura wrote:
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
If thats true, we shall how many dudes on vital actually buy one, no excuses then. Link?

The Shop

See All »
seth505
Profile picture for user seth505
Posts
10210
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
SD, CA, USA
seth505 2/5/2016 11:58am
2/5/2016 11:58am
tempura wrote:
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
mxb2 wrote:
If thats true, we shall how many dudes on vital actually buy one, no excuses then. Link?
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new ones to support the cause. Cool
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22437
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD, USA
mxb2 2/5/2016 12:11pm
2/5/2016 12:11pm
tempura wrote:
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
mxb2 wrote:
If thats true, we shall how many dudes on vital actually buy one, no excuses then. Link?
seth505 wrote:
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new...
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new ones to support the cause. Cool
Lol, not 5 , but the dudes complaing are riding 10-15 year old smokers. Or craiglist specials , plenty of choices now. , i ll wait for a link before i believe it.
downard254
Profile picture for user downard254
Posts
4073
Joined
12/10/2012
Location
Bremen, OH, USA
downard254 2/5/2016 12:11pm
2/5/2016 12:11pm
seth505 wrote:
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new...
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new ones to support the cause. Cool
Well I'm too busy and old to race anymore, but if I was younger and still heavily involved in racing on a regular basis, I would seriously consider buying something like that. As it is, I only have time to take my 250 out to the track behind my house maybe a half dozen times a year.
Oh, to be young again.
seth505
Profile picture for user seth505
Posts
10210
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
SD, CA, USA
seth505 2/5/2016 12:14pm
2/5/2016 12:14pm
mxb2 wrote:
If thats true, we shall how many dudes on vital actually buy one, no excuses then. Link?
seth505 wrote:
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new...
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new ones to support the cause. Cool
mxb2 wrote:
Lol, not 5 , but the dudes complaing are riding 10-15 year old smokers. Or craiglist specials , plenty of choices now. , i ll wait...
Lol, not 5 , but the dudes complaing are riding 10-15 year old smokers. Or craiglist specials , plenty of choices now. , i ll wait for a link before i believe it.
Ya, I don't believe there is an actual prototype.
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22437
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD, USA
mxb2 2/5/2016 12:15pm
2/5/2016 12:15pm
seth505 wrote:
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new...
I'm a 2-stroke guy and I don't want a 350, there is my official word so I don't get bashed later for not buying 5 new ones to support the cause. Cool
mxb2 wrote:
Lol, not 5 , but the dudes complaing are riding 10-15 year old smokers. Or craiglist specials , plenty of choices now. , i ll wait...
Lol, not 5 , but the dudes complaing are riding 10-15 year old smokers. Or craiglist specials , plenty of choices now. , i ll wait for a link before i believe it.
seth505 wrote:
Ya, I don't believe there is an actual prototype.
Bingo. ,
Robgvx
Profile picture for user Robgvx
Posts
4075
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
GB
Robgvx 2/5/2016 12:16pm
2/5/2016 12:16pm
A funny thing I heard last week:

"When are Honda going to make a 350?"

"They already do - it's called the CRF450"

FI2T
Profile picture for user FI2T
Posts
699
Joined
10/23/2012
Location
Kennewick, WA, USA
FI2T 2/5/2016 12:41pm
2/5/2016 12:41pm
I'll buy one. 6'2" 215.... I'm ready for a new big bore smoker.
Underground 2/5/2016 1:42pm
2/5/2016 1:42pm
steeeeeeeeve wrote:
Iv [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/05/122668/s1200_image.jpg[/img] seen this one getting around . But can't find where it's from or info. Kawi said two years ago it's not going to happen
Iv

seen this one getting around . But can't find where it's from or info. Kawi said two years ago it's not going to happen
Impressive how they got the round steel cradle tubes to mate with the alloy frame. Probably easy for ship builders with 1 inch tolerance.
hellion
Profile picture for user hellion
Posts
1089
Joined
12/19/2009
Location
Westfield, MA, USA
hellion 2/5/2016 2:13pm
2/5/2016 2:13pm
These threads get bashed here all the time. And probably nobody at Kawasaki is listening. I haven't owned a KX in a really long time, but in my heart I'm still a Kawi guy. As long as all they continue to offer are 250/450 four strokes they will not see any of my money. If they offered a 250, 350 or even a 150 two stroke I would gladly give them my green so I could ride green again. I can't be the only one.....
burn1986
Profile picture for user burn1986
Posts
12246
Joined
4/16/2010
Location
bossier city, LA, USA
burn1986 2/5/2016 3:04pm
2/5/2016 3:04pm
kiwifan wrote:
As shown on MXA website....pretty cool...only a prototype folks i.e. not from Kawasaki themselves before you work yourselves up [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/30/89580/s1200_KX350.jpg[/img]
As shown on MXA website....pretty cool...only a prototype folks i.e. not from Kawasaki themselves before you work yourselves up



Front fender looks stupid as usual.
burn1986
Profile picture for user burn1986
Posts
12246
Joined
4/16/2010
Location
bossier city, LA, USA
burn1986 2/5/2016 3:07pm
2/5/2016 3:07pm Edited Date/Time 2/5/2016 3:08pm
motoXracer971 wrote:
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/05/122691/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun...


This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US SX/MX promoters would go to the nth degree to put Kawasaki out of business and ruin them from ever making another motorcycle again, If Kawasaki even hinted at making something like this.
Underground 2/5/2016 7:50pm
2/5/2016 7:50pm
motoXracer971 wrote:
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/05/122691/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun...


burn1986 wrote:
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US...
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US SX/MX promoters would go to the nth degree to put Kawasaki out of business and ruin them from ever making another motorcycle again, If Kawasaki even hinted at making something like this.
A 250 that can be easily converted to off road via a Genuine kit, (some wide ratio gears, lighting coil and power valve governer spring) and that also had a 320-350? kit available to it which includes cylinder, head, piston kit, jets and pipe, so you could build it to whatever spec you want. The standard CDI could be already loaded with various maps to suit any of these applications to keep upgrade costs down. Custom suspension these days is a given to most riders so something in the middle of MX and off road would cover the bases for a start up showroom bike, and probably work acceptable for 70% of riders lol.
Crush
Profile picture for user Crush
Posts
21108
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney, AU
Crush 2/6/2016 12:42am
2/6/2016 12:42am
motoXracer971 wrote:
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/05/122691/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun...


burn1986 wrote:
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US...
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US SX/MX promoters would go to the nth degree to put Kawasaki out of business and ruin them from ever making another motorcycle again, If Kawasaki even hinted at making something like this.
Underground wrote:
A 250 that can be easily converted to off road via a Genuine kit, (some wide ratio gears, lighting coil and power valve governer spring) and...
A 250 that can be easily converted to off road via a Genuine kit, (some wide ratio gears, lighting coil and power valve governer spring) and that also had a 320-350? kit available to it which includes cylinder, head, piston kit, jets and pipe, so you could build it to whatever spec you want. The standard CDI could be already loaded with various maps to suit any of these applications to keep upgrade costs down. Custom suspension these days is a given to most riders so something in the middle of MX and off road would cover the bases for a start up showroom bike, and probably work acceptable for 70% of riders lol.
Don't think anyone except Kawi can put Kawi out of business.

KHI is big bizness!
Motofinne
Profile picture for user Motofinne
Posts
11530
Joined
1/4/2014
Location
FI
Motofinne 2/6/2016 1:07am
2/6/2016 1:07am
Phillip_Lamb wrote:
prototype=a functioning preproduction model designed for testing. this is photoshop at its gayest
This.

Pit Row

See All »
markit
Profile picture for user markit
Posts
2641
Joined
1/10/2013
Location
Bogalusa, LA, USA
markit 2/6/2016 3:06am
2/6/2016 3:06am
markit wrote:
I raced a Al Gorr 95 KX 310 back in 95 it was also ported for low mid and was a torque monster. I love my...
I raced a Al Gorr 95 KX 310 back in 95 it was also ported for low mid and was a torque monster. I love my 200exc but would def take one of thoughs.
Reefer Sutherland wrote:
Surprised he had time to work on that while being Vice President.

Could h
ave been closer to 2k. lol
steeeeeeeeve 2/6/2016 3:26pm
2/6/2016 3:26pm
burn1986 wrote:
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US...
This is wayyyy more like it. This bike needs to be made. You would have WWIII if this bike was made. Honda, the AMA, and US SX/MX promoters would go to the nth degree to put Kawasaki out of business and ruin them from ever making another motorcycle again, If Kawasaki even hinted at making something like this.
Underground wrote:
A 250 that can be easily converted to off road via a Genuine kit, (some wide ratio gears, lighting coil and power valve governer spring) and...
A 250 that can be easily converted to off road via a Genuine kit, (some wide ratio gears, lighting coil and power valve governer spring) and that also had a 320-350? kit available to it which includes cylinder, head, piston kit, jets and pipe, so you could build it to whatever spec you want. The standard CDI could be already loaded with various maps to suit any of these applications to keep upgrade costs down. Custom suspension these days is a given to most riders so something in the middle of MX and off road would cover the bases for a start up showroom bike, and probably work acceptable for 70% of riders lol.
Crush wrote:
Don't think anyone except Kawi can put Kawi out of business.

KHI is big bizness!
Yeah that last comment did make sense how could Honda put them out of business . They don't even have them
jonesaustin
Profile picture for user jonesaustin
Posts
2653
Joined
7/6/2009
Location
Austin, TX, USA
jonesaustin 2/6/2016 3:36pm
2/6/2016 3:36pm Edited Date/Time 2/6/2016 3:38pm
motoXracer971 wrote:
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/05/122691/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I like this version... Not gonna lie, I prefer the 4-strokes hands down but this thing would be fun...


it's cool. I wish we all had this software so we could throw out some crazy designs. however it still "looks" like a 2 stroke in a 4 stroke body, whereas the KTMs and Husqvarna's look right with a 2 stroke motor. this just doesn't have a "race forward" aesthetic imo.
cable
Profile picture for user cable
Posts
1257
Joined
6/11/2008
Location
Rockford, MI, USA
cable 2/6/2016 4:35pm
2/6/2016 4:35pm
Those old Ktm 380cc were pretty bad fast and easy to ride. Local track had a $100 holeshot contest. I rode my dads 380. Older guy on another 380 beat me.. I liked it better than 500s, that i raced.
The Oracle 2/6/2016 4:37pm
2/6/2016 4:37pm
The KX125 rumour was not a joke or an Internet rumour. I KNOW for a fact that Kawasaki were talking to wholesalers/importers about a KX125 pre-launch of 2013 bikes. My guess is they want to get the EFI perfected before a launch. The big, "slow" japs are not letting the late importance and re-rise of 125cc bikes go unnoticed, and if any of the big four have resources, time and devotion to build a new 125, my bet is on the Kawasaki Motor department.
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9802
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
USA
kiwifan 2/6/2016 4:41pm
2/6/2016 4:41pm Edited Date/Time 2/6/2016 4:41pm
The Oracle wrote:
The KX125 rumour was not a joke or an Internet rumour. I KNOW for a fact that Kawasaki were talking to wholesalers/importers about a KX125 pre-launch...
The KX125 rumour was not a joke or an Internet rumour. I KNOW for a fact that Kawasaki were talking to wholesalers/importers about a KX125 pre-launch of 2013 bikes. My guess is they want to get the EFI perfected before a launch. The big, "slow" japs are not letting the late importance and re-rise of 125cc bikes go unnoticed, and if any of the big four have resources, time and devotion to build a new 125, my bet is on the Kawasaki Motor department.
Cool, IF Kawasaki brought out a KX350 I would not get a 450 4 stroke Whistling

Cant care too less if it was a 125 though Smile But kudos to them if they do Tongue
The Oracle 2/6/2016 4:46pm
2/6/2016 4:46pm
kiwifan wrote:
Cool, IF Kawasaki brought out a KX350 I would not get a 450 4 stroke :whistle: Cant care too less if it was a 125 though...
Cool, IF Kawasaki brought out a KX350 I would not get a 450 4 stroke Whistling

Cant care too less if it was a 125 though Smile But kudos to them if they do Tongue
I am really excited! What's written above is all I know, and I've not gotten a confirmed message, but I do know they let wholesalers know of it. Basically told wholesalers to take pre-orders on them, but nothing came out of it, (yet?? Smile )
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9802
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
USA
kiwifan 2/6/2016 4:56pm
2/6/2016 4:56pm
The Oracle wrote:
I am really excited! What's written above is all I know, and I've not gotten a confirmed message, but I do know they let wholesalers know...
I am really excited! What's written above is all I know, and I've not gotten a confirmed message, but I do know they let wholesalers know of it. Basically told wholesalers to take pre-orders on them, but nothing came out of it, (yet?? Smile )
Sounds like it isnt far away then Smile
tempura
Profile picture for user tempura
Posts
2076
Joined
5/18/2015
Location
JP
tempura 2/6/2016 5:05pm
2/6/2016 5:05pm
The kx350 in this thread is a rendering from the French dude, Jey Mnc.

Ghost of Jabroni 2/6/2016 5:36pm
2/6/2016 5:36pm
tempura wrote:
KTM may have one rolled up their sleeve
mxb2 wrote:
If thats true, we shall how many dudes on vital actually buy one, no excuses then. Link?
This.

There are already good options out there. Many just want to see them from the other Japanese brands for nostalgic purposes or whatever.

There's always a bike from the past that was awesome that people wish they'd make again, and for that there is the Yamaha YZ's.

And if you want something a bit more updated, you got the KTM options. Previously the excuse was hating the color orange. That excuse no longer applies with Husky in the mix.

There are plenty of 2 stroke options. If people havent bought one by now, a 350-fi from Kawi isnt going to change things IMO. But that's just my guess. And as pretty as these photoshop jobs are, Im not sure why anyone would want a twin sparred aluminum framed 2 stroke anyways other than looks. Steel is the way to go.
brewrabb
Profile picture for user brewrabb
Posts
362
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
CA
brewrabb 2/6/2016 6:10pm
2/6/2016 6:10pm
"And as pretty as these photoshop jobs are, Im not sure why anyone would want a twin sparred aluminum framed 2 stroke anyways other than looks. Steel is the way to go."

In the words of Willy Mays Heys - yes, yes, yes!
holeshot413
Profile picture for user holeshot413
Posts
688
Joined
2/24/2008
Location
Prosperity, SC, USA
holeshot413 2/7/2016 10:25am
2/7/2016 10:25am
kiwifan wrote:
As shown on MXA website....pretty cool...only a prototype folks i.e. not from Kawasaki themselves before you work yourselves up [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/30/89580/s1200_KX350.jpg[/img]
As shown on MXA website....pretty cool...only a prototype folks i.e. not from Kawasaki themselves before you work yourselves up



But you absolutely know it would sell!!!!!!!!!

Post a reply to: KX350 two stroke