Kawasaki has unveiled an all-new fuel-injected two-stroke off-road platform for 2027, revealing the KX327 motocross model alongside the cross-country-focused KX327X.

The biggest story is the engine.

Both models are powered by Kawasaki’s first-ever fuel-injected two-stroke single-cylinder engine, marking one of the biggest technical shifts in the brand’s modern off-road history. Displacing 327cc, the new engine combines electronic fuel injection with electric start and a newly developed exhaust valve system designed to deliver smoother and more controllable torque delivery across the rev range.

Kawasaki says the new engine platform has been engineered to improve low-rpm throttle response and traction while maintaining the lightweight feel expected from a two-stroke race bike.

The standard KX327 is aimed directly at motocross and closed-course off-road competition, pairing the new engine with a lightweight aluminium perimeter frame, KYB suspension package and a five-speed close-ratio gearbox matched to a hydraulic clutch.

Electronics are a major talking point for the new platform, with both models featuring selectable power modes through a handlebar-mounted switch as well as smartphone connectivity — another major first for a Kawasaki two-stroke off-road model.

The bikes also receive:

  • KYB 48mm coil-spring forks
  • Uni-Trak rear suspension
  • ODI lock-on grips
  • ERGO-FIT adjustable rider components
  • Slimmed-down bodywork and ergonomics
  • Tool-less air filter access via a quick-release side cover

The KX327X receives a stack of additional cross-country and enduro-focused equipment over the standard model.

 

Most significantly, the KX327X swaps to a six-speed transmission featuring an ultra-low first gear designed for technical terrain and slower-speed riding conditions. The X model also receives:

  • Larger 8.3-litre fuel tank
  • Hand guards
  • Skid plate
  • Side stand
  • Rear brake disc guard
  • 21-inch front wheel
  • 18-inch rear wheel

The suspension and chassis package on both models remains heavily race-focused, with Kawasaki continuing to use an aluminium perimeter frame architecture similar in concept to its four-stroke KX lineup.

The arrival of the KX327 and KX327X places Kawasaki directly into the increasingly competitive fuel-injected two-stroke category currently dominated by European manufacturers, while also marking the company’s first major modern factory-built performance two-stroke platform in years.

Australian availability and pricing are yet to be confirmed.