KFX 450
Dec 20, 2005 | 07:06 PM
#21
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KFX 450
Originally posted by: motox26
Even tho there is a rumor of it being a 500cc, it really doesn't make since. They will make it a 450 even if it is geared more towards XC, just so they can compete in MX as well.
Im also predicting it will be available in green. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Even tho there is a rumor of it being a 500cc, it really doesn't make since. They will make it a 450 even if it is geared more towards XC, just so they can compete in MX as well.
Im also predicting it will be available in green. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Dec 20, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by: blackbird
kaw's not in to mx now,and don't think their planning on it .they have always been in to xc racing ,think they will let suz, honda ,and yamaha fight it out on the mx racing thing .well don't be surprised late next year when kaw has a efi 500.i am predicting a efi 500 xc racing quad to run with the predator and raptor market
Originally posted by: motox26
Even tho there is a rumor of it being a 500cc, it really doesn't make since. They will make it a 450 even if it is geared more towards XC, just so they can compete in MX as well.
Im also predicting it will be available in green. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Even tho there is a rumor of it being a 500cc, it really doesn't make since. They will make it a 450 even if it is geared more towards XC, just so they can compete in MX as well.
Im also predicting it will be available in green. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Polaris is the only company stupid enough to go with that engine size, kaw wont make the same mistake at 500cc.
Dec 21, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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What does bubba stewart ride? Kawasaki hasnt had a sport atv since the tecate 4 so I dont think you can back up any claim like that. Would it be a good business move, yes, but even the xc based sport machines have the ability to be competitive on the mx track. That's something that simply isnt applicable to the utility contingencies they've offered.
Polaris is the only company stupid enough to go with that engine size, kaw wont make the same mistake at 500cc.
Polaris is the only company stupid enough to go with that engine size, kaw wont make the same mistake at 500cc.
Exactly. Kawasaki hasn't had an MX quad since 88, so they are bound to be chomping at the bit to get back into it and show that they can still kick ***. Just because the have catered to the XC crowd doesn't mean that they aren't into MX anymore. MX is a huge market, and they aren't going to overlook it.
Dec 22, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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They will make a machine that can compete in every type of series. And since MX is probably the most popular form of quad racing, you can bet they won't make a quad that can't even enter.
Dec 23, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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well its going to have reverse on it so i don't think their gunning for mx.they will gear it more to xc racing and sport trail riders.they know they will make more $$$ if geared that way ,not everyone wants a mx quad for trail riding.well guess we will see who's right in a few months
Dec 23, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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In a few months???
I surelly hope so, but it's probably going to be more like 18 months... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
or more...
Remember how long the development stage of the LTR took?
I surelly hope so, but it's probably going to be more like 18 months... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
or more...
Remember how long the development stage of the LTR took?
Jan 10, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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i hope they make it, but last year didnt they pull the plug on just about all the atv racers? i think the only thing they left was bubba and the gang at motocross. the new ceo didnt want to support atv racing programs anymore.
i hope they come out with something, though. seems like they will have to since their partnership with suzuki is ending and the KFX400 will disappear pretty soon. I would love to see a tecate 450. heck id love to see them wait until suzuki comes out- that way they have all the advantage; they can look at everybody's 450 and make make one a notch higher and get rid of their perceived reputation of lagging behind (even though they can make some kick@ss stuff when they want to).
i hope they come out with something, though. seems like they will have to since their partnership with suzuki is ending and the KFX400 will disappear pretty soon. I would love to see a tecate 450. heck id love to see them wait until suzuki comes out- that way they have all the advantage; they can look at everybody's 450 and make make one a notch higher and get rid of their perceived reputation of lagging behind (even though they can make some kick@ss stuff when they want to).
