Piney Woods Posted November 7, 2020 What is gonna happen now that KHI is sluffing the green machines off to a satellite co? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KABLEXXL Biden 2021 Posted November 7, 2020 Kawi is headed out the door like Suzuki,,, duh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken-N-Waffles My Rides (3) Posted November 7, 2020 More competitive product development. Electric start fuel injected big bore two stroke woods bikes! Supercharged everything else! OK it really depends on who they hire to run it, let's hope for an enthusiast management team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxaniac My Rides (8) Posted November 7, 2020 On the less sunny side, one reason Kawasaki is spinning off the motorcycle and off-road four-wheeler business is because the company sees weak prospects going forward. "Taking a broad view of the industry as a whole, it faces significant issues such as an aging customer base and compliance with environmental regulations," the KHI statement said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KABLEXXL Biden 2021 Posted November 7, 2020 Liberalsim, socialism = inferior products more regs and less freedom, thanks to Kawasaki for pointing this out. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrubitup Posted November 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, KABLEXXL TRUMP 2020 said: Liberalsim, socialism = inferior products more regs and less freedom, thanks to Kawasaki for pointing this out. who gives a &%$#@!, go buy a superior product ALSO imported in the USA like KTM Husky Beta Sherco etc. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiidirtrider My Rides (6) Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Piney Woods said: What is gonna happen now that KHI is sluffing the green machines off to a satellite co? What if they’re better!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CORider63 My Rides (12) Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, HeavyRotationClassic said: More competitive product development. Electric start fuel injected big bore two stroke woods bikes! Supercharged everything else! OK it really depends on who they hire to run it, let's hope for an enthusiast management team. What do you mean. "everything else?!" Bring on the 2020 1/2 KX250 H2R !!!! 👍 Edited November 7, 2020 by CORider63 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorBoatin Posted November 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Piney Woods said: What is gonna happen now that KHI is sluffing the green machines off to a satellite co? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GBow521 Posted November 7, 2020 They’ll be better. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piney Woods Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, MotorBoatin said: Hey, there's a Meerkat hiding in there! And another screwed up brake line routing, not to mention the chain. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaconne Posted November 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Piney Woods said: What is gonna happen now that KHI is sluffing the green machines off to a satellite co? Likely more SxSs, ATVs, water rides. What today's US powersports customer wants. The Japanese companies need to service the American market. They don't have an indigenous dirt bike culture like the Europeans do and the other parts of Asia are mostly small bore for transportation. I have a friend who works for Kawi trains I guess they are pretty damn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piney Woods Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) Good point about the culture,,,two totally different worlds! And the US culture regarding DBs is totally different than the Euros also. To the bulk of America we "enthusiasts" are seen as immature children playing with irritating toys destroying the planet. Traveling in Europe or attending an event is an eye-opener to the respect given motorcyclist. So much more sophistication than what we experience here in the US. Edited November 8, 2020 by Piney Woods 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanevo Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) Edited November 8, 2020 by deanevo 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KABLEXXL Biden 2021 Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) You know, practicing starts is a rich man's game. NOTE to privateers with NO MONEY, dont! Edited November 10, 2020 by KABLEXXL TRUMP 2020 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Into the sunset Posted November 10, 2020 I suggest it’s difficult to market ships, helicopters, trains, bridges and motorcycles all at once. By splitting off the powersports division they may be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daled My Ride Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Into the sunset said: I suggest it’s difficult to market ships, helicopters, trains, bridges and motorcycles all at once. By splitting off the powersports division they may be better. do helicopters have a clutch ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CORider63 My Rides (12) Posted November 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, daled said: do helicopters have a clutch ? https://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/121216/clutch-failure-led-to-helicopter-crash-sources.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jz125 Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 3:44 PM, shrubitup said: who gives a &%$#@!, go buy a superior product ALSO imported in the USA like KTM Husky Beta Sherco etc. Racers who enjoy watching racing, that is who 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
