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Thinking back to a 1981 RM125 I had as a kiddo.. that thing would rev for miles and had a narrow and potent powerband. That engine had a 54x54 configuration.
Rear brake foot pedal has some trickle down works trickery built into it. Sweet!
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Kawasaki announces that they’re developing a new 2 stroke.
“Developing…”
And, as it turns out, it’s part of a new chassis/new generation of the KX line. The 2027 KX line…new chassis and all that.
So…after all the crazy internet insanity and bitching & moaning…it’s here. It’s a 2027.
Why did it “take so long/too long” as complained about so vigorously for 90 some odd pages…?
Because…it’s a ‘27. 🤣
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Awesome. How many other brands went out around Anaheim 2 in 2025 announcing 2027 models? Most people complain because, if they were in search of a new bike, after that day they didn't even got an update until this week, so I wouldn't really call it bitching.
They probably noticed it on the KTMs they bought for R&D, they've had this on their brake pedals for 20 years.
I recall 327 being mention a few times since the OG release of the teaser video. Those rubes who slipped that info in should get recognition.
It seems like they benchmarked the 300 SX. That’s not a bad thing. MX and offroad versions, a little bigger number of cc’s (perception matters), and they realized the biggest perceived weakness of KTMs is forks, and Kawi went with the perceived best forks of KYB. Now we just need to know how well it all works.
It’s no secret they wanted the bike out last fall but ran into issues during testing that delayed it a model year.
You are not wrong. But it’s just cooler on a Japanese bike than a Austrian machine.
“Austrian” could be stretch for the latest models.
They still build all the moto bikes in Austria.
Touché
I was skeptical about an Austrian bike. Now that I have owned for a year and a half I find them to be incredibly well built. My perception now is that a Kawi would be a step down in durability and quality. But that is just perception and time could prove otherwise.
*Assembled in Austria with parts and sub assemblies manufactured in....................
Annnd the F is back. One can forgive, but don’t forget that these turncoats tried turning their back on premix once already.
Edit: surely dropping the F was originally a sign of “we don’t need the distinction- 2 strokes are gone”
Yes it's been reveled, I don't think Kawasaki will produce enough bikes, so will getting one be an issue.
I suspect they'll sell out quicker than dealers can get them.
And, will dealers play the mark-up price game? You know...." We're only getting 2 this year so if you want one it's an extra $1500 or 2k"
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I was told delivery could be as soon as the end of August.
Pit Row
R&S?
Yes.
They treat me pretty good over there.
Rick and Suzy Alcon.
I got to know them when I was 14. I worked at M&M Honda when they bought it and changed it over to R@S Honda. Always treated me fair. Even had me deliver new quads up to Val Kilmers ranch a couple times.
Then later Suzy’s mom was my neighbor for a good while so I got to know them pretty well on a more personal level. Good folks.
Here’s some more trivia for you. Before it was Thunderbird, before it was Chick’s, it was ALCON Harley Davidson.
Yep, the 81RM125 was a hall of fame bike. I had 2 at one time. The last one unfortunately got caught up in a garage fire.
I had planned to keep that bike forever, as it was called it the "Hook bike" as it hooked many of my friends back into riding.
The 81 RM125 was a rocket ship, waaay too much power for that chassis!
The full floater rear suspension was ahead of its time. The forks left a lot to be desired
I owned one for a short time. The guy I bought it from did every modification that one of of the dirtbike magazines did to their test bike. It was wicked fast and handled great . I could wheelie that bike. without even trying. One of the most fun bikes I owned. I miss mine.
The ‘81 RM-125 is my vote for best bike, for its day, of all time. Certainly in the running. BY FAR my favorite!
Edit: really want to ride a good 2T again for comparison. I like my 350 SXF, but this 327 really has me thinking…
😁😁😁
Another detail I haven’t seen mentioned. Excel rims coupled with machined hubs.
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