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Old 02-14-2006, 09:45 PM
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Any word on Kawi coming out with their own 450 quad? Not some rebadged ltz450, their own model. Checked out Kawi's web site, no luck.
 
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:53 PM
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It definitely won't be a Suzuki in disguise. I think they've decided to stop doing that at all anymore, though I could be mistaken.
 
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Old 02-14-2006, 10:19 PM
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Are there any press releases or info out there? I've heard a bit about the 450 dirt bike but little to nothing about a quad.
 
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Old 02-14-2006, 11:09 PM
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I heard a dealer mention a 500 v twin for the next KFX. Think about that for a minute.
 
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Old 02-15-2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally posted by: Poindexter660r
I heard a dealer mention a 500 v twin for the next KFX. Think about that for a minute.
No, it will be a 450 for class purposes. Expect it to have an Aluminum frame as well, remember you heard it here first.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]


And the Suzuki/Kawi alliance is completely done as of 07'.
 
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Old 02-16-2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally posted by: motox26
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I heard a dealer mention a 500 v twin for the next KFX. Think about that for a minute.
No, it will be a 450 for class purposes. Expect it to have an Aluminum frame as well, remember you heard it here first.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]


And the Suzuki/Kawi alliance is completely done as of 07'.
It's also rumored to have EFI (probably a given at this point) and REVERSE. That would be a hell of a thing, if they could throw on reverse gear, electric start, EFI, and still keep the weight in the 350 lb range, like the other 450s. Say it with me kids, "sales leader".


 
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Old 02-16-2006, 10:07 AM
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It's also rumored to have EFI (probably a given at this point) and REVERSE. That would be a hell of a thing, if they could throw on reverse gear, electric start, EFI, and still keep the weight in the 350 lb range, like the other 450s. Say it with me kids, "sales leader".
Im pretty sure it will have EFI, but Im iffy about the reverse. They might tho, just to have a different opition for 450 lovers.
 
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Old 02-16-2006, 06:27 PM
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hey motox26 you seem like you have an insider PLEASE TELL ME IT WILL BE A V-TWIN if it is im selling my yfz right now.
 
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Hey guys,

Just from what i've heard (and as an ex-Kaw owner, interested in their latest entry i've been seeking out any details possible) i have been told that it will be a 500, but i hadn't heard V-twin. this seems possible because the GNCC limit is 525cc. seems like they could continue their alliance w/ suzuki and suzuki could run an MX team, while Kawasaki could explode onto the XC scene w/ this new rig. Just my $.02. also think about the fact that Polaris sells the hell out of Predators, so a 500cc machine would be just as competative. in fact it may be what we need to open up another class of machine. think about it: in bikes there are two different types: enduro/woods bikes and MX bikes. Maybe this could be the machine to do it for the ATV world. OR it could just be another 450. Either way it will surely be fast b/c the new 450 Kaw motors is EXCELENT, but i truly hope they go against the grain here and make it a full 500. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] any thoughts?
 
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Old 02-16-2006, 06:54 PM
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Hopefully they will shock the world and build both a 500 V-twin and a 450 MX bike. That would be awesome. And they may do it, if the Suzuki deal is dead after 06 and they won't have a 400 anymore.

Then again they may not go with a 500 since it might cut into KFX700 sales.
 



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