Nobody really picked it up and Kawasaki suddenly delivers and maybe even revolutionizes the two-stroke segment? And not just once, but twice. The KX 327 is now at the start for the crosser squad and the KX 327X for the enduro specialists.

Almost a year and a half ago, someone – whoever consciously or unconsciously – spread the rumor on the World Wide Web that the Greens want to revive their two-stroke. Almost the entire off-road community was positively impressed by it, but only a few actually believed in it. Now, with this release, all doubters have been punished and the two-stroke market, which has been declared dead again and again, is getting double growth, which will definitely increase the variety and excitement on the market.

Old iron or state-of-the-art green poison? The details from the press release definitely speak of the latter:

  • Lightweight aluminium frame
  • Factory suspension components
  • Nissin brakes 270/240 mm
  • Engine: Linear power delivery, razor-sharp throttle response
  • Lowest vibration thanks to primary balancer shaft
  • Dual Injection System for excellent response and smooth torque delivery
  • Hydraulic clutch
  • Six-speed gearbox
  • 21/18-inch tyres
  • Excel rims
  • Renthal handlebar
  • Impressive traction at ultra-low revs
  • Electric starter[ #]Specially designed exhaust system with electronic exhaust control
  • Mapping switch (2 corners)
  • 48mm AOS Kayaba upsidedown fork
  • Kayaba shock absorber with unit-trak linkage
  • Rideology App KX2 to adjust mapping and more
  • Forced mix in oil-fuel ratio of 1:32
  • 8.5 liters fuel capacity
  • Weight: 101.5 kg (without fluids)
  • Odi lock-on grips
  • Handguards, open
  • Plastic engine guard
  • Linkage protection
  • Rear brake disc guard
  • Enduro: KX 327X (Cross Country – still without homologation)

Motocross: KX 327

  • Fuel capacity changes? Tba
  • Five-speed gearbox
  • 21-/19-inch tires
  • Excel rims
  • Renthal handlebars

Further data are not yet known and will be submitted as soon as possible. But the raw data should already point to a real opponent for the Beta RX 350 2T.

With this, Kawasaki will certainly regain momentum in the hearts of off-road fans and definitely make those of two-stroke enthusiasts beat faster.

As soon as prices and delivery capacity are known, they will be submitted later.

US Prices & US Availability

  • KX 327 $9,099 – Late in 2026
  • KX 327X $9,699 – Late in 2026