Archive for January, 2009
Maico Still on the Hunt for U.S.A. distributor
With the new look Maico about to break cover along with the timely news that a former factory rider has returned to the fold to do some test and development riding, the distribution arm of the factory are now actively seeking a distributor to take the brand stateside after recent talks with a company failed to progress further than the discussion stage. A
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Too Much Noise – Are 4 Strokes Killing Motocross?
In case you haven’t noticed the four stroke revolution has brought about an unwanted by-product, Noise. And lot’s of it. So much noise that it is proving to be detrimental for the sport of motocross. They emit more noise than the two strokes they have replaced, so much, that neighbors surrounding
2009 Service Honda 250AF – AJ Interview
Service Honda is well-known as the builder of the Aluminum Framed Honda 500AF. This bike has attained legendary status throughout the world and has been acknowledged as the best of the best by owners and magazines. Service
250s Unlimited – Have four strokes closed the gap?
The February 2009 issue of Dirt Bike magazine contains a shootout between a Honda CRF250R, Yamaha YZ250 and KTM 250SX. That’s right a shootout between the king of the four stroke 250Fs and a pair of modern day two-strokes from Yamaha and KTM. The following is the complete test retyped for your
250 Two Stroke vs 250 Four Stroke AMA National Update
There is an amazing amount of interest in the proposed rule change to allow 250cc motocross bikes of either 2 or 4 stroke to race in this summers AMA Nationals. Fortunately a great deal of it is positive on the side of the two stroke. In
Australian Teenage Two Stroke Racer
G’day guys, My name is Mitchell Durbin; I’m 15 years old and live in Belgrave south, Melbourne, Australia. I’ve being riding motorbikes since I was 6 or 7 years old and my first bike was a 2000 model Suzuki RM80, I never used to race as there were no tracks and I used to move around a lot so riding
Two Stroke vs. Four Stroke – Let the debate begin
Whenever the debate between two strokes and four strokes begins, proponents on both sides bring up various reasons to defend their position. In many cases, real facts with proof are ignored, misused or misunderstood. At times, the arguments boil down to hearsay. Some of it blatant lies. This is has
500cc Two Stroke Annual Meeting – Nunspeet Netherlands
This meeting is the brainchild of Remy Aust. A Dutch racer with a preference for 500cc two strokes. In his collection of bikes are two Honda CR500 motocrossers. As an introduction to Remy, it’s a good idea to watch these two short videos from a beach race in Holland. The first one is from 2005
2009 Husqvarna CR125 Motocross
2009 Husqvarna CR125 Husqvarna still believes in two-stroke engines especially for the 125 class and this engine size remains the entry point for many young riders wishing to join the world of motocross. The
An Arm and A Leg Redux
Motocross is in trouble. In fact, It’s in big trouble. Our favorite sport has seen a sharp decline in sales, participation, and expansion over the past few years, but especially this year with the current economy. “An