AWAKEN THE KRAKKEN!! 700CC OF HEWA POWA: THE REAL 700 WILL STAND UP 2024 MAICO 700 2 STROKE!

[@joenobody2580]

"You'll never see one parked in front of a physchologist's office" 🤣😂🤙🏻

[@holdfast4588]

I’m Gonna steal that line!

[@JonIronhorse]

Epic line!

[@jmrides777]

That's a good one! And true.

[@casswillard811]

Brilliant

[@Im-a-Fool]

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!

[@David-hl9bw]

Maico 700cc 2 stroke is the best sounding 2 stroke ever.

[@JonIronhorse]

Get the Banshee and the H2 out. I think they'd have a thing or 2 to say about that.

[@nickmorgan9345]

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 👍

[@posniknelb6114]

It sounds great but the 4 cylinder and 3 cylinder 2 strokes sound way better

[@tenmil1]

The twins always sounded best to me. Especially the Yamaha rd family.

[@posniknelb6114]

@@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.

[@ar2043]

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.

[@jdub976]

Happy birthday Sr. Thanks for keeping all these beautiful 2 stroke alive. Loved the museum when we visited.

[@KaplanCycles]

Many thanks!

[@hurcovmx426]

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..

[@jayaustin3096]

All 2 strokes sound better than a 4 stroke.

[@rdkndr1]

That sound.

[@rdkndr1]

I really need that bike.

[@williamruhe1654]

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 !!!!

[@stefanholzer2164]

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

[@RichieRichpobutproud]

For the guy that says nobody needs that much bike. Yes. Yes you do. Giddyup

[@stravis3269]

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_YT]

It’s 1 half NEED & and 1 half WANT!!!✌🏼

[@stoney093]

PREACH BROTHER

[@sonnyseabury4051]

​@@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.

[@soowhite7694]

Why not just make it a 1000cc

[@zentz-11]

Ihr lebt meinen Traum, 2 Takt für immer. Grüße aus Germany.😁👍💪

[@bobg1219]

Happy Birthday Brother and many more! Long live the King Of Ping!

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you kindly

[@CJRSBK]

Them two dirtbikes right there are weapons,absolute brutal

[@stravis3269]

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

[@CJRSBK]

@@stravis3269 me too lol 😆 😂

[@stravis3269]

@@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

[@sonnyseabury4051]

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! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@outtyrider]

Many years ago i owned a Maico 490 mega2 that things was fast enough these things would be hell on wheels

[@bobs.3346]

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!

[@K50ATTACK]

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🙏❤️

[@marvsmith8137]

Mean sounding 2 stroke ken, awesome v💪👍

[@coolbreezetony724]

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

[@77Vibes]

Father and Son. Oh yeah, the bikes rock also. Great vid. Much love!!

[@coreyvail3837]

Wicked ride! Happy birthday dude.

[@daveknott4563]

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.

[@ACmotorcycleguy]

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 ✌ 👍😎

[@stravis3269]

Happy birthday man, love your work and ride on brother!!

[@andyleblanc1564]

Happy Bday Ken!!! Love that 700!

[@jimbo4203]

So Cool that it comes with lights and blinkers 😊 Definitely the baddest street and trail ever made

[@KaplanCycles]

Totally agree!

[@wattzmonster583]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAPLAN AMERICA!!! Damn I'm really diggin that Maico 700cc big time!!!!!👊💨

[@randyhaglund7557]

Rear fender, front fender and side panels are early 2000's yz 125/250 reminds me of TM they used to use oem plastics.

[@patrickJC6510]

Spectacular Machine! I grow up w/2 strokes. We have the same age and I understand the “milestone”: Godspeed

[@Niobium23]

Awesome Kap!!!! 👍🫡🦾🚀

[@holdfast4588]

Happy Birthday big Ken! Love that bike let er rip!!!!

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

really love this Maico but i couldnt keep me eyes off that gorgeous KX125 ,those rear guards on the Kawasaki are just perfect

[@brenth.hillier5796]

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.

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

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 :)

[@bitiberg]

Thumbs up for showing this awesome bike!!!! Keeping the legend alive.

[@mikeslife5941]

Happy birthday sr thanks for keeping the dream alive.

[@metalted6128]

What a beast!!! Happy birthday Kaplin!! Thank you for all you do, for us gear heads!!

[@DjRay1967]

Honestly I would crap my pants riding that Kraken. Only Kaplan America can ring that thing out.

[@stravis3269]

Your right, you have to be a rider to endure the bikes

[@codystrom8708]

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

[@judgemally5034]

Happy Birthday, Ken from Upstate NY. My God, that bike is an Animal

[@more.power.]

Gone in a New York second.What a beast Ken happy birthday young man giving Americans what they want. Cheers

[@SamuelBarrPhotography]

Happy Birthday Sr.!

[@Mongoloidmyke]

This is awesome, I looked up a sumo edition from them for about 20k

[@jasoneardley2202]

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 🇺🇸💪🏼🦅

[@pumadocaca8813]

CONGRATULATIONS I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you so much!!

[@FaLLeNReApEr13]

Happy Birthday Senior! God bless you & your family ❤️ Maicos the best classic

[@FlowJunkie65]

That's an AMAZING BEAST of a bike!!! Wow!!! And, Happy Belated Birthday, Sr.! You share birthdays with my sis! 🙂

[@andrewdudley3905]

Happy Birthday Ken!! I'm happy I came across your channel several years ago, much inspiration

[@KaplanCycles]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ziruk-king4466]

Senior is crazy - luv it - from Wyoming

[@denweigel400]

Happy Birthday Ken!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@phubarnow5388]

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.

[@rodbrezinski8033]

Happy Birthday Ken thanks for all the great videos

[@billyhighfill]

Gnarly. GNARLY!!! I love 2 smokes. Goodnes. That puppy rips!!

[@GreggsonWong]

Would be a fantastic platform for SUMO build.💯

[@billbike4662]

Happy Birthday Ken !!

[@kevindyas8560]

Happy birthday Mr Kaplan. Love what you and your team do. Best wishes from the UK 😊👍.

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you very much!

[@nickjenkins6755]

First time I've heard a Maico 700 actually be able to rev.

[@logcoatingservices]

Happy B, day - Big guy, awesome bike

[@tommyo8068]

Happy birthday Senior!!

[@aussiedigger1441]

Man that’s a absolute animal! Happy birthday Mr Kaplan. That last quote 😅😅 no sane man will push this beast to the absolute limit.

[@marcmo7138]

Sounds amazing

[@djangodoneppz9174]

hey happy birthday man watchin from the uk

[@kevinhildreth2109]

Great guy and crew! Love the channel.

[@KaplanCycles]

Much appreciated!

[@raymondsiewert2720]

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 ! 😂😊

[@geneeasley23]

Happy Birthday Ken! Thanks for all the cool videos! P.S. I'm still enjoying the 74 Sportster you sold me😊

[@KaplanCycles]

Right on! Thank you

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I wish I could afford one...don't have the 18k plus to buy one. But will to buy raffle tickets to win one. Even if you sell them at $100 per chance.

[@chrisr525]

That 2 stroke sounds proper meaty 💪

[@dynodave9287]

Happy birthday Ken keep doing the great content 🇬🇧 🇺🇲

[@sergiososa5855]

2t con full power!!!!!! 2t largest that has been manufactured in blessed land!!!

[@wyattcitizenzap4539]

look at this beast and im not talking about the bike

[@mikeschlup5279]

My mortar had just set up...Now I have to call my Mason back for more repairs..DARN YOU GUYS!!!!

[@billyfinch7341]

Holy crap!!! what a blast that would be!!

[@tommypetrie21]

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! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@KaplanCycles]

You got that right!

[@tommypetrie21]

@@KaplanCycles yeah I texted that about a minute into the video...I continued to watch and heard the stats, lol!

[@sv_en_x]

much much love from germany! :)

[@albertsammut433]

My early 1980s 490cc Maico was a real handful to ride back then..I could only imagine what a 700 would be like..

[@mr.k6136]

Bike is just an absolute animal and I love it

[@cyclerider5652]

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.

[@MaxwellKina]

Love you guys, you're clearly based! God Bless!

[@andreawhalen4142]

Miss maico period! Miss atk, canam, wish hodaka kept going, miss cagiva too

[@kidcurry3773]

Happy birthday Ken go home and have a good night You the man

[@marvsmith8137]

Happy birthday man

[@DaleJ-d4k]

Happy Birthday Ken 💚🤘 Would be nice if all the manufacturers would still make two strokes😢!

[@mechcavandy986]

I want one of these! I had a Maico 400 MC in the late 70s. It was a hole shot machine! I can’t imagine one of these. I might have to settle for a GASGAS 700. 🏍️💨🏁

[@JonIronhorse]

Happy Birthday, Uncle 2 Smoke!

[@jeffkeni]

Happy birthday, Sr!

[@ghost-carnage8964]

Now THATS what you call a jug. Happy birthday kap.

[@scatpack440]

Not just the KING of PING, THAT IS THE MASTER OF PING!!!!

[@Homeland.]

I'd like to see it up against those new 82 horse power E-moto. No frequency side effects. AAAAND it street legal.

[@JRadam1989]

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.

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

Great video guys can you do a video on seeing how much power the wizard can get out of a xr650r.

[@nelsonvzaks9186]

My Sherco 300 feels like a handful at times can't imagine how you'd ride the power band on 700cc

[@markconnery2836]

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 🐐🫡🇺🇸❣️ PS. 🥳 HBD BIG KEN‼️

[@kingoffunelvispresley261]

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 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@tomthomas9910]

Burrrrt" loved my ol 78 & 82" 😊

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

They got the maico and atk 500 ,620 n 700 20yrs back. Same bike jus updates 72 now 78hp plus

[@johnb-lz9mg]

How much they going for? Sweet ride

[@LEEROY_UK]

Happy birthday Kap from the UK ! 🎉

[@daneboro6847]

That is one bad ass machine I says!

[@firsttitlegaming3156]

Yeah its madness 700 two stroke is just insane 😳

[@grim3228]

2 months older than me young man Happy Birthday 👍

[@davidfortune5093]

Happy Birthday Sir!! Love all of you guys and continue enjoying the dream 😊

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you! Will do! ML&R

[@CruzTobar-t1m]

I just got my 84 kx250 running and it feels stupid fast these things gotta be insane