Kawasaki's Two-Stroke is Real, the KX327 is Here

patrickadizzle wrote:

First the Honda blue redesign, now a KX327... What the hell kind of drugs are the Japanese manufacturers on and how we get them to continue...

First the Honda blue redesign, now a KX327... What the hell kind of drugs are the Japanese manufacturers on and how we get them to continue taking more 

Crush wrote:

Cool but were they using a picker wheel to guess the displacement? 

327? WTAF?

KurtJ99 wrote:

2003-2005 YZ426?

backinthesaddleagain wrote:

I hear Honda is working on a CR351, while Suzuki is planning an RM396.

Kyle978 wrote:

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that...

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. 

Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that were butthurt about the delays can get over it and be appreciative to have another option. Looks like a cool bike! 

kevin204 wrote:

To be fair, Honda and Suzuki also dropped them at the same time. And, technically, Honda was the only one to drop all 2 strokes, including...

To be fair, Honda and Suzuki also dropped them at the same time. And, technically, Honda was the only one to drop all 2 strokes, including minis.

Spoonguy wrote:

$1500 - $2000 less than a Beta or KTM?

Nairb#70 wrote:

Wait till the bitching about aluminum frame and lack of kick start begins.

williamsmotowerx wrote:

Someone explain to me the reasoning for a 327cc engine?

It limits the classes it will be available to race in MX (amateur).

 

dadofagun wrote:

With Team Green's pull with MX Sports, I'm willing to bet it would be legal somewhere in the amateur racing world..........

Crush wrote:

Cool but were they using a picker wheel to guess the displacement? 

327? WTAF?

KurtJ99 wrote:

2003-2005 YZ426?

sandman768 wrote:

Now the guys that claim they would buy it if someone made it…have to show up…..when the new KtM 300Sx came out, lots of older guys...

Now the guys that claim they would buy it if someone made it…have to show up…..when the new KtM 300Sx came out, lots of older guys, claiming to be 2 stroke riders bought them…..then many realized a 2 stroke requires more effort and better physical conditioning…….hence the for sale at 4hrs…. Going different direction, were plentiful….I look forward to the ride reports👍well done Kawasaki…maybe that GNCC Baylor guy will race one…

Kyle978 wrote:

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that...

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. 

Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that were butthurt about the delays can get over it and be appreciative to have another option. Looks like a cool bike! 

kevin204 wrote:

To be fair, Honda and Suzuki also dropped them at the same time. And, technically, Honda was the only one to drop all 2 strokes, including...

To be fair, Honda and Suzuki also dropped them at the same time. And, technically, Honda was the only one to drop all 2 strokes, including minis.

dadofagun wrote:

With Team Green's pull with MX Sports, I'm willing to bet it would be legal somewhere in the amateur racing world..........

Zoom wrote:

Its legal is AMA amateur racing in the 450 class. They changed the rule several years ago. The 250 class is open to 250cc and the...

Its legal is AMA amateur racing in the 450 class. They changed the rule several years ago. The 250 class is open to 250cc and the 4 stroke to 450cc. 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke. 

Bearuno wrote:

In DC's GNCC empire, I'm pretty sure in the XC2 250cc class (pros) they allow equivalency. A few times over the years, a 2t rider has...

In DC's GNCC empire, I'm pretty sure in the XC2 250cc class (pros) they allow equivalency. A few times over the years, a 2t rider has won it. Races and the Championship. 

I don't know what they allow in the XC1 Pro class - I assume 450 4t is the limit? Something like the 327 Kawi / 350 (Beta) and what may be to come from other manufacturers, would be  absolute weapons in GNCC / Offroad in general! 

The 'strange' size?

As I've written before, I'd be surprised if that capacity  of 327cc wasn't made, to have the base engine / cases being suitable for an eventual 250cc 2 stroke.

Just be Happy that Kawasaki have (finally!)  brought out their first completely new 2t , in a couple of decades, I reckon. 

wrc777 wrote:

The 300 is the dominant 2t for off-road. 327 still competes in the same classes. Most kids running in the 250 class are on 250f because...

The 300 is the dominant 2t for off-road. 327 still competes in the same classes. Most kids running in the 250 class are on 250f because they are faster for XC racing. It is also possible the 300 Kawi just wasn't fast or torquey enough to compete with the 300 KTM. 327 gives it a little extra.

BossWool2800 wrote:

I hope someone hops one up - PC/ FMF pipe, Twisted Dev., ported/ head mods, etc. Of course, with a true 327cc (not big bore 250)...

I hope someone hops one up - PC/ FMF pipe, Twisted Dev., ported/ head mods, etc. Of course, with a true 327cc (not big bore 250) 2-stroke, it won’t need porting, or more power necessarily. A flywheel weight will do wonders for it probably.

Kyle978 wrote:

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that...

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. 

Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that were butthurt about the delays can get over it and be appreciative to have another option. Looks like a cool bike! 

PRM31 wrote:

Is there a specific design reason for 327, or is it just a good number from the old Chevy 327 era? 

Goat of Lurkers wrote:

Dear Mitch Payton, 

Please build a fire breather and strap Kitchens skinny ass to it at Lorettas on the off-week. We need a "demo". 

Thanks

- Pretty much everyone 

uncledaddy69 wrote:

If you put a fully PC tuned 327 next to a fully tuned 450 right now, I’d take the 327 without a second thought. There should be...

If you put a fully PC tuned 327 next to a fully tuned 450 right now, I’d take the 327 without a second thought. 

There should be videos of RV riding the 327 soon. 

BossWool2800 wrote:

I hope someone hops one up - PC/ FMF pipe, Twisted Dev., ported/ head mods, etc. Of course, with a true 327cc (not big bore 250)...

I hope someone hops one up - PC/ FMF pipe, Twisted Dev., ported/ head mods, etc. Of course, with a true 327cc (not big bore 250) 2-stroke, it won’t need porting, or more power necessarily. A flywheel weight will do wonders for it probably.

TeamGreen wrote:

Some of us are more interested in wether or not it’ll power this…🤣  

Some of us are more interested in wether or not it’ll power this…🤣