New 2014 Kawasakis

[Moto7man]

Here is the link but there isn't anything new. The Japanese still have their head in the sand. The same aluminum frames since 1997 and the same 4 stroke engines since 1998. If the Japanese continue like this they are going to go bankrupt. The Yamaha YZs are unique(with the wrap around exhaust) but there aren't innovative at all. I wouldn't trade my gasser for a shipload of that aluminum framed outdated thumper junk.


http://www.cyclenews.com/408/21835/R...d-KX450F-.aspx

[Vindicator]

I heard Yamaha might be developing a new 450. Complete new bike as the current model proved to be inadequate both in US and EU

[GMP]

Thats kind of strange seeing they doubled down on the design this year, and the 250 is the same concept as well.

[Rick]

They needed EFI on the 250....think it was long over due on the tuning fork!
Yamaha is not shy towards forward thinking.....first with single rear shock, water cooling, power valves, just the short list....oh...ya YZM400...kinda changed the game...just a little!

[GMP]

I'm really anxious to see if that 250 can be a viable woods bike. The Cannondale I had, despite its flaws, was razor thin and had nothing hanging down or out to bend or break. It encourged bold moves on obstacles I would not try now without a spare pipe or two in the garage. I cleared a huge tree on that bike I'll never forget.

[Moto7man]

I like the tuning fork products, they seem to be the only ones that are trying to make some forward strides. I'm disappointed to see the same japanese models year after year with little meaningful change.