Kawasaki KX327: The US has set prices – Germany has been waiting for three months

How much does the new Kawasaki KX327 cost in Germany? More than three months after the presentation of the new two-stroke engine, this actually quite simple question still cannot be answered.

Kawasaki already presented the KX327 and its cross-country sibling, the KX327X, at June 2, 2026Back then, the return of a large two-stroke engine attracted particular attention: 327 cc, fuel injection, electric starter, hydraulic clutch, and a modern KX chassis. Kawasaki remained tight-lipped only about the price. The German website merely stated that information on pricing and availability would follow. That remains unchanged to this day.

In the USA, they've gone further. There, the KX327 at $9.099 in the list, while for the new KX327X $9.699 The price difference between the motocross and cross-country versions is just $600.

It is precisely this small difference that makes the X interesting.

What do you get for $600 more?

The KX327X uses the same new 327cc two-stroke fuel-injected engine as the motocross version. It also features an electric starter, hydraulic clutch, and various electronic adjustment options.

However, the X gets a [feature/addition] for cross-country use. 6-speed gearbox with a particularly short first gear, while the KX327 manages with five gears. At the rear, the X rides on an 18-inch wheel instead of the 19-inch wheel of the motocross version. Kawasaki also tunes the KYB suspension accordingly for off-road use.

In addition, there is a larger tank as well as hand protectors, engine protection, protection for the rear brake disc and a side stand.

Given these differences, a $600 surcharge doesn't seem excessive.

And what will the KX327 cost here?

That remains an open question. Of course, it's possible to... $9.099 cannot simply be converted into euros.American pricing works differently, partly because the respective sales tax is not uniformly included in the stated sales price like the German value added tax.

Nevertheless, the US price provides, for the first time, a useful indication of where Kawasaki is positioning its new two-stroke series.

And that's precisely why it's all the more noticeable that no figure is coming from Germany.

Kawasaki unveiled the motorcycle on June 2nd. As of early September, potential buyers in Germany still don't know the final price or a concrete availability date. Even Kawasaki's German press release at the time still ends with the statement that this information is yet to come.

That might not be particularly exciting with any model update. KX327 The situation is different.

Kawasaki returns after a long hiatus with a completely new full-size two-stroke. Furthermore, the engine displacement is such that the Japanese manufacturer deliberately avoids simply adding another 250cc or 300cc model to the competition. Many riders have likely been paying close attention since its unveiling.

And at some point, price becomes a factor in the purchasing decision. Americans can do the math these days: $9.099 for the KX327 or $600 more for the KX327X.

In Germany, more than three months after the announcement, people are still waiting for the first figure.