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Kawi needs a new 4 stroke Tecate4!

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Old Jun 3, 2001 | 12:33 AM
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I think Kawi would sell tons of quads. They need a Tecate4 replica, a little wider, same plastic, 450-550 cc 4 stroke motor, electric start and water cooled. The Tecate4 is sooooo popular, they need to bring it back just the way it was with the changes I mentioned above. That is still the most exotic ATV ever, even at today's standards. I have'nt heard anything, but I hope Kawi has a new sport bike in the works. God I prey, it is not another Mojove jazzed up. In my opinion, the Mojave is one of the ugliest bikes out there. The T4 was one wicked looking bike, and still is.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2001 | 02:40 AM
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Forget the 4stroke, they need to throw a 450-550 2stroke in that sucker, then they'd sell some machines, I'd buy one. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old Jun 3, 2001 | 10:07 AM
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I couldn't agree more, although I would like to see a 2 stroke motor in it. The T 4 looks mean, and has the performance to back it up. I would love it if Kawi just reproduced the same bike with a few handling mods.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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If Kawasaki would just update the old T4 it would be cool. The T4 is the only old quad that does'nt look outdated now.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 01:18 PM
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You guys who are wishing for a new two stroke are not going to see it happen. Because of strict EPA laws, all the major manufacturers are going to 4 stroke power in thier atv's. Honda has already announced they will no longer produce atv's with 2 stroke motors, I think the others will do the same.
Personally, I would rather see a bigger CC 4 stroke in the new bike. I think they are more user friendly, and have no major maintenance that you have to deal with. I have heard tons of stories like: "I've rode 4 years on my 250r and never had to rebuild it", but normally that is not the case (if you wnat to keep the power level up). A 4 stroke on the other hand will go 8 - 10 - 15 years with no motor work. I like my Tecate4, but when I hit the starter button on my 400ex, I never have to wonder if it will start! No matter what I hear on this board, nobody will ever convince me that 2 strokes are as reliable as a 4 stroke. I love my 2 stroke, but when I have to choose between a kickstarter, and a button, or having to choose between picking up a wrench or picking up my helmet.....I will choose picking up the helmet, and the electric start every time. I must be getting old! HEHE LOL
 
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