View Full Version : Death of the 2-stroke?
Fast4Life
07-09-2002, 02:37 PM
I've been hearing a lot lately that there is a good chance the production of 2stroke motorcycle engines will stop, mainly because of high emission standards. With bikes like the CRF450 and YZF426 is there really a need for 2strokes? Id like to see'em live just cause they are so much fun to ride!
I also heard about that . Thats gonna suck . Two strokes are way more fun to ride than fours :nodno:
Anonymous
07-09-2002, 06:25 PM
two strokes won't die, they can hold their own on the track and are very economical.
GenoaSoldier
07-09-2002, 08:33 PM
two strokes cant even compete in superbike races anymore, and the way they pollute, i dont see any reason we would want to keep them around.
Anonymous
07-10-2002, 01:45 AM
two strokes may not be good for acceleration but they can sure as hell corner...
GenoaSoldier
07-10-2002, 01:51 AM
youve seen the four stroke hondas run with two strokes through corners in superbike racing as well, theres just not enough of a difference anymore to justify the production of two strokes.
Anonymous
07-10-2002, 03:30 AM
youve seen the four stroke hondas run with two strokes through corners in superbike racing as well, theres just not enough of a difference anymore to justify the production of two strokes.
oh well...would've been good to at least have more options...
COBRACOMP
07-10-2002, 05:29 PM
i dont think 2 or 4 stokes make a damn difference in cornering.
gtowner
07-10-2002, 11:34 PM
I have a feeling they are getting rid of them. Look at all the four stroke dirtbikes that are coming out. And look at ATVs theirs probably ony 5 or 6 of them that are 2 strokes now. And all the new ones that are coming out are 4 strokes. I wouldn't be surprised if the only 2 stroke bikes and quads you coud get ten years from now will probably be 50cc and under.
GenoaSoldier
07-11-2002, 12:58 AM
yeah, ive driven atvs a lot more than motorcycles, having a two stroke has really no advantage on a quad. of course, the best atv ive ever ridden was a shitty old two stroke three wheeler :lol: , that thing turned really well! i guess they dont make as many cuz dumbasses fall over in them :roll:
y0shi
07-13-2002, 05:12 AM
2 strokes are really fun like a CR, YZ, KX, Rm ,ect. they are much easily to ride to 4 stroke get way better gas milege and better for off roading and 2 strokes are better for racing in motocross and accle.
2Young2Drive
07-13-2002, 04:44 PM
I just dont think there is a need for 2 strokes ne more since they make 4 strokes able to beat 2 strokes. 4 strokes are better for the environment but who gives a shyt, i hate 4 strokes
GenoaSoldier
07-13-2002, 11:50 PM
2 strokes are better for racing in motocross and accle.
no longer
sm0ky
07-14-2002, 08:43 PM
no matter what happens, a 2 stroke will stay.
i dont see why it wouldnt.
Fast4Life
07-15-2002, 12:33 AM
I ve begun to notice that in a lot of 250cc motoX events there are a mix of 4 and 2 strokes. YZ250 and YZ250F are racing side by side, its a sign that maybe 2 strokes are on the downfall.
89mustang
07-15-2002, 03:45 PM
2 stroke are the shit everyone says that they are so many problems thier are no problems. but if i were you i would block off the oil injection because sometimes they dun work right. also u get more HP
DSM drvr
07-28-2002, 09:54 PM
Most snowmobiles run 2 stroke engines... You also can run a 2 stroke at higher rpm than a 4 stroke because they use reed valves, less moving parts... 2 stroke engines also do well in go-kart races with big tracks.. Once a 2 stoke gets wound up.. they move
lil_jon_10
08-28-2003, 07:44 PM
well 2 strokes r good in all i like them a lot but a lot of people r telling me the pistens and rings go out a lot in them but i like 4 strokes and 2 strokes
Boostaholic
08-29-2003, 05:30 AM
i want to take a ride on a 2 stroke strret bike, i think aprillia makes one, powerband has got to be fun as hell
EnduroRacer
08-30-2003, 11:59 AM
not all 2 strokes have a powerband mine doesnt but i guess cause it was made in 1974 :D