"You'll never see one parked in front of a physchologist's office" 🤣😂🤙🏻
@holdfast45883 ай бұрын
I’m Gonna steal that line!
@JonIronhorse3 ай бұрын
Epic line!
@jmrides7773 ай бұрын
That's a good one! And true.
@casswillard8113 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@Im-a-Fool3 ай бұрын
Happy 59th Ken! You are an inspiration to many of us, you are truly Legendary! May the grace of God continue bless you and your wonderful family!
@RichieRichpobutproud3 ай бұрын
For the guy that says nobody needs that much bike. Yes. Yes you do. Giddyup
@stravis32693 ай бұрын
Yes sir, we are all with you, bigger better baby, my CR250r is all I need for scare it's crazy fast but I'm sure a lot of riders need more, I seen them hil climbs. If my cr had a front wheel assist it would dominate the comparison
@jaybones821_YT3 ай бұрын
It’s 1 half NEED & and 1 half WANT!!!✌🏼
@stoney0933 ай бұрын
PREACH BROTHER
@sonnyseabury40513 ай бұрын
@@stravis3269250 2stroke mx dirtbike is fast enough for me 2. In my 20's, I would have loved to have had the opportunity to ride a 2 stroke 500cc MX Dirtbike, possibly in my 30's I would have too, now, almost 51, 250 is more than good enough for me. I love a saying Ken Sr says.....it's very smart.....Don't ride faster than your angels can fly.....don't lose respect for a bike.....if you do....the bike might just take it from you in a very unpleasant and memorable way. If a rider is smart, if they enjoy riding, and would like to continue to physically enjoy riding....They'll acknowledge their capabilities, limitations, and never ride beyond their limitations, while, if they ride a streetbike, looking at themselves as being a ghost to drivers, assuming they won't see you in their blind spot, and that they'll pull their car or truck out in front of you, not seeing you when you ride your streetbike. Sooner or later, it happens to any and everybody, that rides streetbikes long enough.
@David-hl9bw3 ай бұрын
Maico 700cc 2 stroke is the best sounding 2 stroke ever.
@JonIronhorse3 ай бұрын
Get the Banshee and the H2 out. I think they'd have a thing or 2 to say about that.
@nickmorgan93453 ай бұрын
What a Sexy Bike.."That's what I'm talking about"...How about racing it against a stark varg Ken.. Happy Birthday by the way man 👍
@posniknelb61143 ай бұрын
It sounds great but the 4 cylinder and 3 cylinder 2 strokes sound way better
@tenmil13 ай бұрын
The twins always sounded best to me. Especially the Yamaha rd family.
@posniknelb61143 ай бұрын
@@tenmil1 They do sound good but triples and fours sound better. Some of the grand prix 125, 250 and 500s sound unreal. If you haven't heard an NSR 500, you should listen to one.
@stefanholzer21643 ай бұрын
Hallo Leute, geiles Video ! HEWA = Hermann Walgenbach. Er war ein Maico Tuner der in der Nähe der Stadt Trier seine kleine Werkstatt hatte. 1978 kaufte mein Bruder dort eine MC 250. Ich kann mich noch gut an die Werkstatt erinnern. Der 700er Motor wurde für den Beiwagen (Sidecar) Rennsport entwickelt. Bin begeistert von euerem Kanal. Grüße aus Deutschland . Stefan
@williamruhe16543 ай бұрын
You guys need to be a United States 🇺🇸 dealer of Maico two stroke monsters 💪 that would be freakin awesome if Ken could pull that one off . Having Maico back in the states would be great and Ken is just the man to make it happen 👍😃🇺🇸 good stuff , beautiful machine !!!!
@ar20433 ай бұрын
Man they really nailed it on this model. The colors and the graphics all blend together beautifully and that front nose cone around the headlight is phenomenal. What a gorgeous looking bike. They just nailed it this year.
@zentz-113 ай бұрын
Ihr lebt meinen Traum, 2 Takt für immer. Grüße aus Germany.😁👍💪
@hurcovmx4263 ай бұрын
Wow, it's a beast. That thing rips. That 2 stroke sounds way better than that 4 stroke, just my opinion. Thanks for the content, You're very blessed to have your son by your side.. And happy Birthday..
@jayaustin30963 ай бұрын
All 2 strokes sound better than a 4 stroke.
@rdkndr13 ай бұрын
That sound.
@rdkndr13 ай бұрын
I really need that bike.
@sonnyseabury40513 ай бұрын
That is one beautiful and pissed off 2 stroke monster from the black forest. When Jr. was racing you on the GasGas ES 700, on your land across the street from the museum, he was hitting that sidewalk part of that land and catching quite a bit of air, his 700's tires didn't even have to touch part of the ground, that he was racing you on. It was beautiful! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
@jdub9763 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Sr. Thanks for keeping all these beautiful 2 stroke alive. Loved the museum when we visited.
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@outtyrider3 ай бұрын
Many years ago i owned a Maico 490 mega2 that things was fast enough these things would be hell on wheels
@CJRSBK3 ай бұрын
Them two dirtbikes right there are weapons,absolute brutal
@stravis32693 ай бұрын
Yes sir , your right on. Imagine the power, I would be trying to grab the handlebars to offset the power, but it still bucks me
@CJRSBK3 ай бұрын
@@stravis3269 me too lol 😆 😂
@stravis32693 ай бұрын
@@CJRSBK I love my bikes, I love riding off road. We are planning a of road adventure, If you know anybody close or by Nebraska
@bobg12193 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Brother and many more! Long live the King Of Ping!
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@coolbreezetony7243 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken. Your story is inspirational. Ride on❗️Thank you for the videos and for the quality dedication all of you are committed to. Tony-Texas
@K50ATTACK3 ай бұрын
Hot damn what a machine. Happy birthday to you Ken. You made a good decision to ditch the drink and the smoke. You easily got 59 more in you🙏❤️
@bobs.33463 ай бұрын
Back in 1977 I had a brand new Maico AW125, one of only a few brought into Canada at the time. The technology in that 700 compared to my old 125 is astounding. Love your channel and Happy Birthday!
@daveknott45633 ай бұрын
WOW! Always love watching your videos. "cast from the rock of Gibraltar." I Love the phycologists office line, and if you do they are one heck of a strong human all around! I appreciate your stone cold soberness and living high on some real clean fun! 37 here and focused on applying myself and my passions over sitting around. Headed to the track today with my 03' RM250 and I'm stoked and blessed.
@brenth.hillier579623 күн бұрын
My dad rode a 1974 or 75 Maico 500cc it had a compression release so you could start it, it rocked the trails of northern Michigan for years, I was right on his tail with my 1974 Suzuki TM 400.
@ACmotorcycleguy3 ай бұрын
This is the video that I was waiting for!!! What a rippa! You can awake the kraken and rip the house right off the foundation at the same time, and also Happy Birthday Kaplan America, I hope that you are still having a great one! That is something that definitely needs to be noticed, and I'm sure that your father is looking down at you knowing that you are living your best life, and I can't wait to see what else you guys get in and the creative and funny videos that you come up with, and they do bring pure enjoyment, Thanks for the great video, this one is awesome, and this bike is absolutely beautiful, Peace ✌ 👍😎
@77Vibes3 ай бұрын
Father and Son. Oh yeah, the bikes rock also. Great vid. Much love!!
@patrickJC65103 ай бұрын
Spectacular Machine! I grow up w/2 strokes. We have the same age and I understand the “milestone”: Godspeed
@stravis32693 ай бұрын
Happy birthday man, love your work and ride on brother!!
@jimbo42033 ай бұрын
So Cool that it comes with lights and blinkers 😊 Definitely the baddest street and trail ever made
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@PETERNESS3 ай бұрын
really love this Maico but i couldnt keep me eyes off that gorgeous KX125 ,those rear guards on the Kawasaki are just perfect
@user-kh2yl6nn3l3 ай бұрын
And God bless the Kaplan family . :) You guys are inspiring even to a 67 year old like me . :) That 700 is always nice to see ... And HEAR . Those have GOT to be the kings of pings ... Perfect for Ken . lol :)
@metalted61283 ай бұрын
What a beast!!! Happy birthday Kaplin!! Thank you for all you do, for us gear heads!!
@FaLLeNReApEr133 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Senior! God bless you & your family ❤️ Maicos the best classic
@marvsmith81373 ай бұрын
Mean sounding 2 stroke ken, awesome v💪👍
@jasoneardley22023 ай бұрын
Happy birthday SR’ I’m 8 years behind you and feel the same way my father wasn’t much one and it’s made me a better one my son has never seen a beer bottle in my hand god bless you guy’s AND god bless America 🇺🇸💪🏼🦅
@rodbrezinski80333 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken thanks for all the great videos
@randyhaglund75573 ай бұрын
Rear fender, front fender and side panels are early 2000's yz 125/250 reminds me of TM they used to use oem plastics.
@FlowJunkie653 ай бұрын
That's an AMAZING BEAST of a bike!!! Wow!!! And, Happy Belated Birthday, Sr.! You share birthdays with my sis! 🙂
@wattzmonster5833 ай бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAPLAN AMERICA!!! Damn I'm really diggin that Maico 700cc big time!!!!!👊💨
@andrewdudley39053 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken!! I'm happy I came across your channel several years ago, much inspiration
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@more.power.3 ай бұрын
Gone in a New York second.What a beast Ken happy birthday young man giving Americans what they want. Cheers
@SNAKERADIOS3 ай бұрын
Damn man that thing is Brutal man. And yea on the 70 HP Wow man That will defiantly climb anything you have the balls to climb. Man I miss riding bike so much
@andyleblanc15643 ай бұрын
Happy Bday Ken!!! Love that 700!
@raymondsiewert27203 ай бұрын
Raced Maico my whole racing career when l was young. That thing sounds nasty good ! Very unique and would love to make it street legal and just blow people's minds. I would get probably too many exhibition of speed tickets ! 😂😊
@DjRay19673 ай бұрын
Honestly I would crap my pants riding that Kraken. Only Kaplan America can ring that thing out.
@stravis32693 ай бұрын
Your right, you have to be a rider to endure the bikes
@codystrom87083 ай бұрын
Now imagine riding any modern 1,000cc street bike and realizing these dirtbikes are still in the little leagues as far as power is concerned
@mikeslife59413 ай бұрын
Happy birthday sr thanks for keeping the dream alive.
@coreyvail38373 ай бұрын
Wicked ride! Happy birthday dude.
@judgemally50343 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Ken from Upstate NY. My God, that bike is an Animal
@Niobium232 ай бұрын
Awesome Kap!!!! 👍🫡🦾🚀
@kevindyas85603 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Mr Kaplan. Love what you and your team do. Best wishes from the UK 😊👍.
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@aussiedigger14413 ай бұрын
Man that’s a absolute animal! Happy birthday Mr Kaplan. That last quote 😅😅 no sane man will push this beast to the absolute limit.
@geneeasley233 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken! Thanks for all the cool videos! P.S. I'm still enjoying the 74 Sportster you sold me😊
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Right on! Thank you
@cyclerider56523 ай бұрын
Looks like you almost caught some air cresting the top of the driveway. Sounds like it's running perfect. Happy 59th! I'll be 65 next month. I'm in better shape now than I was in my 30's.
@pumadocaca88133 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@markconnery28363 ай бұрын
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 🐐🫡🇺🇸❣️ PS. 🥳 HBD BIG KEN‼️
@ziruk-king44662 ай бұрын
Senior is crazy - luv it - from Wyoming
@Mongoloidmyke3 ай бұрын
This is awesome, I looked up a sumo edition from them for about 20k
@logcoatingservices3 ай бұрын
Happy B, day - Big guy, awesome bike
@holdfast45883 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday big Ken! Love that bike let er rip!!!!
@kingoffunelvispresley2613 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎂 Brother, i was born in 1966 , So I'm Right Their With Ya & this is An Exquisite Machine 🤜🏼🤯🤛🏼 & I Talked To you The Other Day About The XR650L i just Bought 🙋🏻♂️
@nickjenkins67553 ай бұрын
First time I've heard a Maico 700 actually be able to rev.
@marcmo71383 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing
@kevinhildreth21093 ай бұрын
Great guy and crew! Love the channel.
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@djangodoneppz91743 ай бұрын
hey happy birthday man watchin from the uk
@denweigel4003 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken!!!🎉🎉🎉
@elcapitano19723 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎂 Kap!!! Must be a fukn good bike to s33 you smile like that Brother! #BestWishes 😊💜✨ love from Downunder 🇦🇺🦄
@albertsammut4333 ай бұрын
My early 1980s 490cc Maico was a real handful to ride back then..I could only imagine what a 700 would be like..
@user-wx9qd3rp5f3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken 💚🤘 Would be nice if all the manufacturers would still make two strokes😢!
@phubarnow53883 ай бұрын
Back in 1975 when I turned 16 I bought a slightly used Maico 501, there wasn't a berm on any track that would survive a 2nd gear roll on when you apex that berm, that rear tire moved more dirt than a dump truck.
@chrisr5253 ай бұрын
That 2 stroke sounds proper meaty 💪
@billyhighfill3 ай бұрын
Gnarly. GNARLY!!! I love 2 smokes. Goodnes. That puppy rips!!
@dynodave92873 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Ken keep doing the great content 🇬🇧 🇺🇲
@toddjacobs56603 ай бұрын
Man that Maico sounds nice,but both bikes rip 👍 & Happy Birthday Ken !
@ghost-carnage89643 ай бұрын
Now THATS what you call a jug. Happy birthday kap.
@Thumpermad3 ай бұрын
That's 1 heck of a beast Ken definitely broke the driveway speed record mate 🤔😅 I ride a KTM 690R Enduro I rate that bike after owning 2 CR500Rs I love the big 2 strokes but they use sooo much fuel and expensive 2 stroke oil it kind of makes them impractical my old CR250R used to get a measured 49 kms per tank dry on single track the 500 was worse but the 120 kph wheelstands made it all worthwhile 😉👌 Happy Trails mate cheers
@LEEROY_UK3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kap from the UK ! 🎉
@SamuelBarrPhotography3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Sr.!
@GreggsonWong3 ай бұрын
Would be a fantastic platform for SUMO build.💯
@billbike46623 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ken !!
@davidfortune50933 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Sir!! Love all of you guys and continue enjoying the dream 😊
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do! ML&R
@jaybones821_YT3 ай бұрын
Goodness gracious thats gorgeous, but ill settle for the 500 cross edition im no spring chicken!! 😂
@mikemazz33773 ай бұрын
Happy birthday man what a birthday party with that bike yea man
@icy87593 ай бұрын
Happy B'day Ken All the best hope have awesome day brotha 🎂👍
@laurent45613 ай бұрын
Only Wolverine can awake the Kraken and Ken’s family too 😂🎉😊
@JonIronhorse3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Uncle 2 Smoke!
@grim32283 ай бұрын
2 months older than me young man Happy Birthday 👍
@billyfinch73413 ай бұрын
Holy crap!!! what a blast that would be!!
@sv_en_x3 ай бұрын
much much love from germany! :)
@marvsmith81373 ай бұрын
Happy birthday man
@tommypetrie213 ай бұрын
You get to ride a lot of fast 2-stroke bikes and I get to see them on video, lol! That bike looks faster than any I've seen you on! ☆☆☆☆☆
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@tommypetrie213 ай бұрын
@@KaplanCycles yeah I texted that about a minute into the video...I continued to watch and heard the stats, lol!
@williamskull62263 ай бұрын
I'd like to come out there, pitch a tent for a week and just kick back and watch you guys play! Skully
@kevowski3 ай бұрын
That’s a beast!
@andreawhalen41423 ай бұрын
Miss maico period! Miss atk, canam, wish hodaka kept going, miss cagiva too
@JRadam19893 ай бұрын
My bad Kap, I didnt know it was your birthday today. One of my sisters was today too,kinda why I was on the page much today. Happy Birthday SR.
@jeffkeni3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday, Sr!
@davidkallstrom43493 ай бұрын
Grattis mannen
@Skis8783 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Sr, best of wishes to you and your family.
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@firsttitlegaming31563 ай бұрын
Yeah its madness 700 two stroke is just insane 😳
@stephencrisson35953 ай бұрын
Happy birthday ken💪
@lexomotorsports3 ай бұрын
Right on 👍
@tomthomas99103 ай бұрын
Burrrrt" loved my ol 78 & 82" 😊
@wyattcitizenzap45393 ай бұрын
look at this beast and im not talking about the bike
@stevefavia3 ай бұрын
Great video!
@KaplanCycles3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@davidl5463 ай бұрын
Wow! What a bike! Sounds sweet! So instead if 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear, its more like warp 1, warp 2, hyperdrive, ludicrous speed...😂
@patrickstenkilsson56763 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Ken👍 thank you for all you do for us and America keeping it real. Love you guys, I hope you got your f450 bad ass Ford. You guys make are lives better in these tough times. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 👍😇🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 BUY IN AMERICA AND MADE IN AMERICA