Kasea hosted their 2004 Model Year Introduction for dealers and the Press at the Washougal Motocross Park, located near the small town of Washougal, Washington. The Washougal MX Park is a "dream track" right out of ATV Off-Road Fury 2, proven by it's selection as host to AMA Nationals, where the big boys come to play. The setting was certainly impressive, the giant MX track framed by the best Kasea motorsports has to offer. The Intro showcased their 2004 line-up of seven ATV's, four buggies, three motorcycles, two scooters and one shifter cart.

Kasea brought their 2004 models up a notch, improving suspension and changing the Skyhawk 250's appearance. This year instead of resembling the Honda 400EX, it now resembles the Suzuki LT Z400. The Skyhawk retains the same two-cylinder 4-stroke motor.

Among the models introduced is their new Explorer Buggy, which is the only ATK (All Terrain Kart) in mass production that offers all the features of an expensive Sand Rail, at half the cost. The Explorer comes standard with all-wheel disc brakes, a water-cooled 250cc four- stroke power plant, a very aggressive dual double A-arm suspension, both FRONT and REAR, a 4-point seatbelt, two Quartz headlights and an automatic transmission with reverse. It kind of brings me flashbacks of the old Honda Pilot, just lacking the 400CC two-stoke motor. It was a lot of fun, though a little down on power, and might be a little disappointing in the dunes. The suspension was great. I found myself jumping it pretty hard, until I had to give it up to another editor, who, on his short trip found that the welds on the foot brake lever had broken, causing a short and eventful trip. On Kasea's behalf, it was only a prototype and the production model promises to be better.

If you are a serious sand nut and have a little time on your hands, this little buggy would really kick some sand with a 650cc Rotax motor.

On the flip side, I think that the new Mini Skyhawk 50 would be just the thing for my little 2 & 5-year-old nephews to speed around with "dad" on the farm. A big improvement over their tame electric Power Wheels plastic-ATV.

Kasea Skyhawk 250 in action

AB-150R (r=reverse) blasting down a trail	New quads and a MX track

Explorer 250	AB-150R 2 seater

AB-125 & Shifter Kart	Ronnie Mail Order 300cc race bike

The Event	Jumping the AB-150R

Jumping the Explorer 250

Skyhawk Mini 50	OB (Out Back) 50 & 90

Kasea Motorsports
6767 East Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108

Phone: (800) 600-9025
Fax: (206) 767-4862
e-mail: kasea@kasea.com

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