Kawasaki is bringing the two stroke back!

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Apparently all the Kawasaki dealer reps were at kawi hq last week and the word my dealer got is 300 and a 200 electric start fi...

Apparently all the Kawasaki dealer reps were at kawi hq last week and the word my dealer got is 300 and a 200 electric start fi 2 stroke. Sounds like they were trying to keep the 200 under wraps as a surprise. They didn’t get word on if it’s a off road only model or Mx as well. Time will tell. No matter what it’s a win for us. 

This would be awesome. Hope it’s true

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Do we put any merit to this as far as the new Kawasaki two stroke reveal or is it just a new restyle kit for old two strokes? 
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The frame looks black on the Polisport add. Possibly steel?

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snillum wrote:
Do we put any merit to this as far as the new Kawasaki two stroke reveal or is it just a new restyle kit for old...

Do we put any merit to this as far as the new Kawasaki two stroke reveal or is it just a new restyle kit for old two strokes? 
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I don’t think Polisport would be revealing plastics kits for the new 2 stroke before Kawi even announces the bike. 

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9/9/2025 12:07pm
snillum wrote:
Do we put any merit to this as far as the new Kawasaki two stroke reveal or is it just a new restyle kit for old...

Do we put any merit to this as far as the new Kawasaki two stroke reveal or is it just a new restyle kit for old two strokes? 
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Its a restyle kit. Maybe a more involved one with a gas tank and seat like they do for the 01-21 Yamaha for one of the Kawasaki's. To mee it looks like a kit to make an older Kawasaki have the looks of the current 250/450.   

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I guess they have to do off-road models only since not allowed in mx/sx.

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Restyle kit for the kx500

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burn1986
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9/9/2025 1:37pm Edited Date/Time 9/10/2025 5:59am

Restyle kit for the kx500

Yep. It’s so funny to still hear guys say “Yeah, I heard something at a dealer meeting or I heard a rumor about a 300..”

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A re style for the kx500 would be super niche, but very cool. 

This feels weird for me to say cause in general I think they are dumb. 

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soggy wrote:
A re style for the kx500 would be super niche, but very cool. This feels weird for me to say cause in general I think they are...

A re style for the kx500 would be super niche, but very cool. 

This feels weird for me to say cause in general I think they are dumb. 

To be fair, the 99-04 KX500 was not a great looking bike, like compared to the Honda.  Not that it was a bad bike in any way, but a modern restyle on that would be outstanding.

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soggy wrote:
A re style for the kx500 would be super niche, but very cool. This feels weird for me to say cause in general I think they are...

A re style for the kx500 would be super niche, but very cool. 

This feels weird for me to say cause in general I think they are dumb. 

It’s Polisport trolling a little. 

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Restyle kit for the kx500

I’m surprised they haven’t done that yet but I guarantee it’s just another 125/250 plastic update to match the new Kawasakis. 

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With the to be 200/300 having FI, Kawi better get it right, right out of the gate. Who knows, cross fingers for a good tuning App.

The 200 was a long shot. Just hoping it isn't going to be as heavy as the Beetah or the last KDX gen. 

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9/10/2025 8:04am Edited Date/Time 9/10/2025 8:04am
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With the to be 200/300 having FI, Kawi better get it right, right out of the gate. Who knows, cross fingers for a good tuning App.The...

With the to be 200/300 having FI, Kawi better get it right, right out of the gate. Who knows, cross fingers for a good tuning App.

The 200 was a long shot. Just hoping it isn't going to be as heavy as the Beetah or the last KDX gen. 

Pretty sure the 200/300 thing is a rumor only. But, no one wants an FI 2-stroke. There are some who want e-start, but if Kawi releases anything, it’ll be a win. (Even if it’s a new 85/112)

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I just looked at the Bike of the Day, 1993 KX250. IF Kawi goes through with this, I hope it has a low fuel tank like the '93. That thing is cool. Though it might make working on the bike a bit more difficult. 

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9/10/2025 9:13am Edited Date/Time 9/10/2025 9:14am

imo needs a completely different chassis and a look that looks like a 2 stroke bike rather than a two stroke motor in the current 4 stroke machine.

they teased this a little early it seems?

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When does Bigfoot show up? 

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When does Bigfoot show up? 

Kawi must’ve hired former engineers out of Roswell. They seem to be really good at keeping a secret. 

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I heard a new RMZ is in the works

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I heard a new RMZ is in the works

Watch Zook surprise drop a new RM 2t before Kawi 2t.

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burn1986 wrote:

I heard a new RMZ is in the works

LOL. Good one.

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I am not a two stroke guy but I am interested so I watch this thread. Owned multiple KX125's/KX250's decades ago. You two stroke guys are like Charlie Brown, running to kick the football and it gets pulled away every time. Go buy a Beta. Go buy a Sherco.... buy from the companies that care about two strokes and offer fantastic options right now!! stop trying to kick the japanese two stroke football

 

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Kawasaki will bring back the KE 100.

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I am not a two stroke guy but I am interested so I watch this thread. Owned multiple KX125's/KX250's decades ago. You two stroke guys are...

I am not a two stroke guy but I am interested so I watch this thread. Owned multiple KX125's/KX250's decades ago. You two stroke guys are like Charlie Brown, running to kick the football and it gets pulled away every time. Go buy a Beta. Go buy a Sherco.... buy from the companies that care about two strokes and offer fantastic options right now!! stop trying to kick the japanese two stroke football

 

Why would I do that when I can buy a way better Japanese 2 stroke for $3000 less. 

 

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burn1986 wrote:

I guess they have to do off-road models only since not allowed in mx/sx.

???? 2 strokes that are homologated are allowed in both Pro SX and MX.

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burn1986 wrote:

I guess they have to do off-road models only since not allowed in mx/sx.

lumpy790 wrote:

???? 2 strokes that are homologated are allowed in both Pro SX and MX.

Allowed, yes.  Handicapped, absolutely.

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9/10/2025 11:34am Edited Date/Time 9/10/2025 12:04pm
burn1986 wrote:

I guess they have to do off-road models only since not allowed in mx/sx.

lumpy790 wrote:

???? 2 strokes that are homologated are allowed in both Pro SX and MX.

A 300 2T is not allowed in any regular AMA Pro MX/SX class, regardless of its homologation status.

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How about a rotary admission model like this one above. 
That was my first 2 stroke Kawi back in the day!

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