New Kawi 250hp Supercharged SXS

[Sand Shark]

Kawi released another teaser video of the soon to be released supercharged sport SXS. This video they let you know it will be 250hp! Exciting times in the sport SXS market.

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[ChasingSand]

Looks like it’s gonna be a 4 cylinder if I saw that correctly.

 

[Shiggins37]

It’s the H2R engine I believe

 

[Rockwood]

It’s the H2R engine I believe

I would assume this is a larger stroke, lower revving motor based on it?

 

[Sand Shark]

Looks like it’s gonna be a 4 cylinder if I saw that correctly.

Correct. It is a 999cc 4 cylinder motor.

 

[John@Outfront]

this sounds cool when will it be released? might be right up my alley

 

[Crusty]

Looking pretty cool, can't wait to see more of it when details are out.

Did I also see them releasing a 2026 KX300 Two smoke dirt bike? That's kick ass...good on KAWI for making the sport fun again.

 

[rivermobster]

Looking pretty cool, can't wait to see more of it when details are out.

Did I also see them releasing a 2026 KX300 Two smoke dirt bike? That's kick ass...good on KAWI for making the sport fun again.

Someone has to do it if KTM goes away.

This SxS looks to be a contender.

 

[LegitDuner]

FYI---
If an engine is rated at 250 HP ISO 4106, its SAE equivalent might be closer to 230-240 HP, depending on what's included or excluded in the test setup.

 

[Sand Shark]

FYI---
If an engine is rated at 250 HP ISO 4106, its SAE equivalent might be closer to 230-240 HP, depending on what's included or excluded in the test setup.

Which puts it at the upper end of hp in the sport SXS market.

 

[Sand Shark]

this sounds cool when will it be released? might be right up my alley

Not sure when they plan on doing the official release. I would imagine it would be sometime before the Sand Show in September.

 

[NIKAL]

I’ve asked around to a few guys that might know something, and no one will give me even a hint to a release date. One dealership told me that they are hopeful and thinking this summer, but I’m thinking closer to 4th quarter of this year. It would make total sense to release it around the Sand Show, to leverage the show and hype up the car. But we will see?

I wish we could just get dimensional specs. I’m really curious on width and wheelbase, and how it compares to the current KRX.

 

[South Bay]

This SxS looks to be a contender.

I was thinking game changer . . .

 

[Esco]

this sounds cool when will it be released? might be right up my alley

and its green

 

[Sand Shark]

I’ve asked around to a few guys that might know something, and no one will give me even a hint to a release date. One dealership told me that they are hopeful and thinking this summer, but I’m thinking closer to 4th quarter of this year. It would make total sense to release it around the Sand Show, to leverage the show and hype up the car. But we will see?

I wish we could just get dimensional specs. I’m really curious on width and wheelbase, and how it compares to the current KRX.

I would hope they go 72" wide with this model.

 

[John@Outfront]

and its green

 

[John@Outfront]

Looks like it has some competition..
Nice stats. Has anybody seen this?
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Reserve now?? is this a speed in disguise?

 

[rivermobster]

I was thinking game changer . . .

Like the Speed car??

 

[NIKAL]

I would hope they go 72" wide with this model.

I’m thinking it’s wider than 72. The KXR is already 68. I’m thinking 74 or 76 at the outside of the wheel. It also depends on where they measure from too.

 

[1HasBeen]

It will be very interesting to see if Kawi swings for the fences, or it's the typical half-hearted Jap effort.