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Old 08-27-2005 | 10:05 PM
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Ok, much to my suprise, the rumor mill hasn't churned out a lot about the "late release" 06 models thus far. While shopping the other day I glanced through a mag with the 06 buyers guide. For Kawasaki it said something like "WOW, new graphics, new colors, and maybe some late release models". It went on to say that it had reliable sources that there would be an all new 250 c.c. class machine to take the place of the Mojave and that Kawasaki promised it wouldn't just be a green Z-250. It also said there were "several" other models in the works, but they may not be released as 06's, but rather 07's. Any scoop????????
 
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Old 08-27-2005 | 10:25 PM
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Well in dirtwheels a few issues ago they hinted of a new sport 450 quad,that could be a late release 06 model around oct-nov.But i really don't see anything like that until 2007 at the earliest.
 
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Old 08-28-2005 | 01:42 AM
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I think in the October issue of Dirtwheels it said something bout how the thing between Suzuki-Kawasaki is over and they dont think Kawasaki is gonna have a 450 Racer for 06 maybe 07
 
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Old 08-28-2005 | 11:18 AM
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kaw will have a 450cc or a 500cc efi quad for 2007 model its going to be geared more for xc racing
 
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Old 08-30-2005 | 11:35 PM
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I have heard that it may be more of a 250 racer. Maybe use their 250f motor with good suspension and a chassis designed to be raced. That what would be good for the sport I believe.
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 02:01 PM
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I mentioned that both Kawasaki and Yamaha have been testing their 250cc MX engines in ATV chassis to see if there is potential in this class of ATV's. Sort of like in the MX world, you have the 125/250 and 250/450 classes. They would also fill the gap left by the Mojave and Blaster.

You will, however hear all of the dispondents tell you that this type of motor is too high strung for quad duty and not all that good of choice.

We'll have to wait and see.

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Old 09-01-2005 | 02:10 PM
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I doubt you are going to see a MX 250 thumper in a quad. After the added weight they wouldn't be nearly as potent, not to mention they are unreliable. There isn't enough serious quad racers to have classes like the dirtbikes IMO.
 
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