The Coolest New Bike Intro Ever – KX327

[Kurt138]

How about a video with McGrath, Villopoto, Steward Baylor and Axell Hodges?

This bike looks like a total blast.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Greg R]

Very cool! It sounds like a very angry bee, and it’s even good for log hopping!

I look forward to in-depth reviews. Been thinking about adding a 2-stroke to my garage.

Dirt: 2022 Kawasaki KLX300R
Dual: 2025 Suzuki DR650

[Eric Larsen]

Will Kurt be the first one to plate this bike in Nevada?

Eric
DR-Z4s, KLX 300, Monkey 125
InReach Add. larseneric27@inreach.garmin.com

[Kurt138]

Eric Larsen wrote:

Will Kurt be the first one to plate this bike in Nevada?

I’ve already got a Kawi 5hunny, so I’m good for now. =^)

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Jason Neal]

Maybe help me plate it in NV and we’ll have one in the club!!

[Kurt138]

Jason Neal wrote:

Maybe help me plate it in NV and we’ll have one in the club!!

Sure thing, as long as I get to ride it once!

This thing will blow the doors off that KTM 200 you rode at Shane Watts’ class.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Greg R]

…more…

Dirt: 2022 Kawasaki KLX300R
Dual: 2025 Suzuki DR650

[Kurt138]

There was a plated Husky 300 two stroke at the RR200…food for thought.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Kurt138]

I watched the video Greg posted above and it’s intriguing.

The fuel injection and electronic power valve is all new for a Kawi 2 stroke. I can’t hear the bike go off and on the power valve, it’s smooth. That’s different and not necessarily a bad thing, but Motocross Action noted that fuel injected KTM two strokes feel like they had less hit.

RV said the bike has “zero vibration”. The balance shaft is all new for a Kawi 2 stroke too. It could really work.

The FI and balance shaft will be adding some weight, so the bike should have quite a bit more power and torque than a conventional 250 2 stroke to make up for that.

RV overjumped a tabletop and the bike didn’t bottom out. The chassis and suspension look ready to race.

It looks like RV oversteered a couple of times while riding the track. That could be due to soft suspension setup, but late model KX250s (2005-2007) were also known for oversteer. Kawi sharpened the steering angle from 27 to 26 degrees for the 2005 model year, and that caused the oversteer problem. That’s why a lot of people think the best of the old KX250s were the 2003-2004 models. I hope the 2027 KX327 is a 27.

We should get answers for all these questions when Motocross Action tests the bike.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

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