Kawasaki is bringing the two stroke back!

3strokemx wrote:

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood...

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.

The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood, the 4 stroke sounds "don't mix well".

The marketing team gave approval for the commercial because they are oblivious.

VitalMX blew up with people saying they wanted Kawasaki to replicate 2 stroke bikes that already exist............with no intention of actually buying one.

The moto media pounced on the story, surfing vitalmx is a great way for them to see what the fans want to hear/read, and a sure way to get clicks that lead to sponsor money. 

Because the moto media started reporting, the vitalmx community echo chambered into greater excitement like a hornets nest attacked with a broom.

Kawasaki updated their 2 stroke (mini bike) for the first time in 100 years, but people feel lied to because they let their own delusions become fact.
 

Steiny Part-2 wrote:

I’m not saying who, but someone at Kawasaki told me that the bike was slated to arrive on time, but they started having problems during reliability...

I’m not saying who, but someone at Kawasaki told me that the bike was slated to arrive on time, but they started having problems during reliability testing. I don’t know who, but he said a gncc rider has ridin it and apparently likes it. I couldn’t even guess who that rider is, because I know nothing about gncc. 

harescrambled wrote:

It was on Baylor's IG after he rode the bike. 

3strokemx wrote:

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood...

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.

The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood, the 4 stroke sounds "don't mix well".

The marketing team gave approval for the commercial because they are oblivious.

VitalMX blew up with people saying they wanted Kawasaki to replicate 2 stroke bikes that already exist............with no intention of actually buying one.

The moto media pounced on the story, surfing vitalmx is a great way for them to see what the fans want to hear/read, and a sure way to get clicks that lead to sponsor money. 

Because the moto media started reporting, the vitalmx community echo chambered into greater excitement like a hornets nest attacked with a broom.

Kawasaki updated their 2 stroke (mini bike) for the first time in 100 years, but people feel lied to because they let their own delusions become fact.
 

nskerb wrote:

Did you forget where AC said “kawi is making a full size 2 stroke” lol

Indy mxer wrote:

My dealer was told the same thing, that they had some reliability problems come up in testing. As I said in an earlier post, they were...

My dealer was told the same thing, that they had some reliability problems come up in testing. As I said in an earlier post, they were told now it will be late May or early June. So we will see. I have a 25 250X, but I may switch to the 300, if and when it comes out.

 

3strokemx wrote:

It was posted on social media but then Kawasaki removed the photos from the internet?

3strokemx wrote:

It was posted on social media but then Kawasaki removed the photos from the internet?

harescrambled wrote:

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up...

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up so if you're that curious, you can probably find it. 

3strokemx wrote:

It was posted on social media but then Kawasaki removed the photos from the internet?

harescrambled wrote:

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up...

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up so if you're that curious, you can probably find it. 

3strokemx wrote:

Then how do you know he was riding a new Kawasaki 2 stroke?

Indy mxer wrote:

My dealer was told the same thing, that they had some reliability problems come up in testing. As I said in an earlier post, they were...

My dealer was told the same thing, that they had some reliability problems come up in testing. As I said in an earlier post, they were told now it will be late May or early June. So we will see. I have a 25 250X, but I may switch to the 300, if and when it comes out.

 

3strokemx wrote:

People from 2 different Kawasaki dealerships shared the same rumor they saw on VitalMX?      That doesn't make it any more real.

harescrambled wrote:

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up...

You assume too much. I never said he posted pics of it. There were no pics. The post where it was mentioned is probably still up so if you're that curious, you can probably find it. 

3strokemx wrote:

Then how do you know he was riding a new Kawasaki 2 stroke?

GrapeApe wrote:

I think this bit has run its course . . .

 

3strokemx wrote:

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood...

Kawasaki hired a production company to make a 6 second commercial during supercross.

The production company used a 2 stroke sound, happens all the time in Hollywood, the 4 stroke sounds "don't mix well".

The marketing team gave approval for the commercial because they are oblivious.

VitalMX blew up with people saying they wanted Kawasaki to replicate 2 stroke bikes that already exist............with no intention of actually buying one.

The moto media pounced on the story, surfing vitalmx is a great way for them to see what the fans want to hear/read, and a sure way to get clicks that lead to sponsor money. 

Because the moto media started reporting, the vitalmx community echo chambered into greater excitement like a hornets nest attacked with a broom.

Kawasaki updated their 2 stroke (mini bike) for the first time in 100 years, but people feel lied to because they let their own delusions become fact.
 

nskerb wrote:

Did you forget where AC said “kawi is making a full size 2 stroke” lol

3strokemx wrote:

Did he say that?     I thought he said he can't reveal what it is but he will buy one?

Kenny Banyan wrote:

Haven’t been here in quite awhile. 68 pages is very impressive for you Kawi diehards! 🔥💯 Carry on !👍🏻

3strokemx wrote:

Then how do you know he was riding a new Kawasaki 2 stroke?

GrapeApe wrote:

I think this bit has run its course . . .

 

3strokemx wrote:

Sorry to disappoint you.   I'll call my local dealer this evening to get to the bottom of this.  If that doesn't work, I'll get the...

Sorry to disappoint you.   I'll call my local dealer this evening to get to the bottom of this.  If that doesn't work, I'll get the number for my friends cousin that does something for Kawasaki, he was at Glendale.

3strokemx wrote:

Then how do you know he was riding a new Kawasaki 2 stroke?

GrapeApe wrote:

I think this bit has run its course . . .

 

3strokemx wrote:

Sorry to disappoint you.   I'll call my local dealer this evening to get to the bottom of this.  If that doesn't work, I'll get the...

Sorry to disappoint you.   I'll call my local dealer this evening to get to the bottom of this.  If that doesn't work, I'll get the number for my friends cousin that does something for Kawasaki, he was at Glendale.

Steiny Part-2 wrote:

I’ll ask him. Just out of curiosity, where on Vital did someone say it had reliablity problems? I looked in this thread and couldn’t find it...

I’ll ask him. Just out of curiosity, where on Vital did someone say it had reliablity problems? I looked in this thread and couldn’t find it before I posted it. 

AMetts wrote:

People have ridden and seen the bike its coming. 

TBOLTUSA wrote:

With all due respect and nothing negitive to anyone This is the exact reason for the fustration Nobody in the industry will give any details or any info...

With all due respect and nothing negitive to anyone 
This is the exact reason for the fustration 
Nobody in the industry will give any details or any info or even discuss anything 

byke wrote:

From a marketing perspective, I'm guessing they'll hype up teasers throughout the summer and wait until the announcement of the '27 models to properly announce it...

From a marketing perspective, I'm guessing they'll hype up teasers throughout the summer and wait until the announcement of the '27 models to properly announce it, which allows them to use the hype of the new 2t model to generate additional excitement around all dirt models and get extra eyes on everything. Last few years they announced in early October. 

280driver wrote:

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to...

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to be tamed a bit/re-worked. 

280driver wrote:

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to...

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to be tamed a bit/re-worked. 

Falcon wrote:

This is marketing speak for "reliability problems." 😄"Too strong," "too fast," "too good?" That's some other kind of problem. I would be willing to bet that the...

This is marketing speak for "reliability problems." 😄

"Too strong," "too fast," "too good?" That's some other kind of problem. 

I would be willing to bet that the delays are simply because it took too long to get this bike finalized for a 2026 model, so they pushed it one calendar year. 

280driver wrote:

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to...

I haven’t read anything about reliability problems.  Where are people getting that from? What I’ve read was that the motor was too strong and needed to be tamed a bit/re-worked. 

Falcon wrote:

This is marketing speak for "reliability problems." 😄"Too strong," "too fast," "too good?" That's some other kind of problem. I would be willing to bet that the...

This is marketing speak for "reliability problems." 😄

"Too strong," "too fast," "too good?" That's some other kind of problem. 

I would be willing to bet that the delays are simply because it took too long to get this bike finalized for a 2026 model, so they pushed it one calendar year. 

AVL28 wrote:

Motor too strong? Oh no, my steak is too juicy and my lobster too buttery! 😆

AMetts wrote:

People have ridden and seen the bike its coming. 

TBOLTUSA wrote:

With all due respect and nothing negitive to anyone This is the exact reason for the fustration Nobody in the industry will give any details or any info...

With all due respect and nothing negitive to anyone 
This is the exact reason for the fustration 
Nobody in the industry will give any details or any info or even discuss anything