Kawasaki returns to the big-capacity two-stroke motocross segment with the 2027 Kawasaki KX327, powered by a new 327 cc fuel-injected, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. The KX327 marks the Japanese manufacturer’s return to full-size two-stroke off-road motorcycles after a 19-year absence.
Developed primarily for motocross competition, the KX327 has its chassis derived from the KX450F. Initially released in the US in June, the KX327 is scheduled to enter the Japanese market in the winter of 2026.
The new engine is Kawasaki’s first fuel-injected two-stroke powerplant. It combines electronic fuel injection with a newly developed exhaust-valve system to deliver more linear power across the rev range, improving throttle control and traction.
