Survivor 2.5
The Survivor replaced the Nova as the more affordable yet high performance Kuwahara. It used the KZ-84 frame and featured slightly less exotic components than the LaserLite to help keep the cost down. Overall it was still a great bike that any owner would be proud to own.
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Components
Frame & Fork: KZ-84 Full Chrome-moly
Bars: Kuwahara Laser Bars Chrome-moly
Stem: Sugino, Aluminum and Cro-moly
Grips: OGK Cobra (Vinyl)
Headset: Hatta MX-II
Rims: Ukai, aluminum
Spokes: 36 spoke, .080
Hubs: SunTour, aluminum low flange
Tires: IRC
Brake: Dia-Compe with center adjuster
Brake Pads: Dia-Compe
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe Tech 3
Brake Cable: Dia-Compe
Pedals: KKT SMX
Crank: Sugino one piece 180mm
Bottom Bracket Set: Hatta MX-II
Front Sprocket: Sugino alloy chainwheel 44T
Spider: Sugino Powerdisc, aluminum
Freewheel: SunTour, 16T
Chain: Izumi, 1/8 inch
Seat: Elina Aero Turbo
Seat Post: Kuwahara Laser Post, Layback, Cro-mo
Seat Post Clamp: SunTour Arrow, aluminum
Accessories: Chain adjuster on drive side dropout
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Price and Specs
Complete Bike Price: $299.98 USD (April 1984)
Finishes Available: Chrome frame and fork with black components, or black frame and fork with silver components.
Complete Bike Weight: 24 pounds, 3 ounces (No pads or plate)
Frame Weight: 4 pounds, 4.5 ounces
Fork Weight: 1 pound, 10 ounces
Steering Head Tube Lenght: 4 inches
Handle Bar Rise: 8 and 3/4 inches (C/L of stem clamp to C/L of grip area)
Handle Bar Width: 27 inches
Top Tube O.D.: 1 and 3/8 inch, oval
Down Tube O.D.: 1 and 3/8 inch, oval
Fork Leg O.D.: 1 inch, oval with flat front and rear
Bottom Bracket Size: Large

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An old advertisement from a BMX magazine of the Kuwahara Survivor 2.5

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A couple of examples of Kuwahara Survivor Bikes.
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NOTE: Check out the OLD ARTICLES section for a complete review of the new Kuwahara Survivor bike from the April 1984 issue of BMX Action