Although this seems to be happening already. There are many racers that want to race two strokes but do not have a great deal to choose from that is new.

From the rumblings that are going around, it seems that both Yamaha and KTM will be releasing either all new or updated two stroke machines for 2010.

The FIM has changed the rules for 2010 which will allow 250 two strokes to compete with 250 four strokes. This is great news because this will force the AMA to consider the same rules.

In order to regain a foothold in racing we must support those that make two strokes or promote two stroke racing. This is the only way that the two stroke will return to professional racing.

As everyone can see from a glance in the rear view mirror, this way of creating rules has backfired.

Track and riding area closures due to noise and less racing participation by the working man due to cost constraints. (the true supporters of all motocross racing) (And this was before the economy nose dived)

The current rules need to be amended and allow participation of a very important segment of motocross. The guys that race weekly or monthly and buy new bikes every few years.

Could you imagine how cool it would be to see two strokes out on the track at a National?? I think there would be lot’s of people cheering them on, even if they were way back in the pack. It will create a new interest in racing.

When racer/fans see that the two stroke can be competitive when raced against bikes of similar displacement on the Pro level, they will be encouraged to buy and race them.

From my perspective, Yamaha and KTM will probably vote for it. Most likely Honda will vote against it.That leaves Suzuki and Kawasaki… do you think that one of them would approve it?

How much does that suck that they get a vote at all?

I find it sad that KTM would choose to send their rider out on an inferior machine just to appease the Big 4 from Japan.

This rule should open the door for the 125 class as well, and bring back the tried and trusted formula of 125, 250 and open. How simple is that.

In today’s jump fest SX tracks let the rider choose what he wants to ride. I can see in SX that depending on the track, a “professional” racer switching between a 2 and a 4 stroke. Example Anaheim… Pretty open track, a smoker would have done well. Houston, really tight, a thumper may have been the stead of choice. Now in MX, that’s a different animal. I see more smokers than thumpers at the starting line.

Its just a sad state of affairs that the MFG’s are the one who decide the fate of the 2 stroke machines, especially since they know an out dated 2 stroke 250 will thump a modern thumper.

End this engine type nonsense please….It’s about time mx organizers/rulemakers wake up and get with it!

If an mx team (or individual)wants to make a racing bike to race let them choose the TYPE of engine best suited to them….Do we really need the Japanese Manufacturers or Team Managers (with orders from big bosses of course),dictating the rules so they can dominate the market or race venue? What are they actually afraid of anyway? A fast private team of 2-stroke riders that kicks butt?

Make it 250cc and 450cc engine size!… More interesting and exciting for the racers and the spectators..(Too bad the 125’s will never make it back to the
Nationals or SX… that was one cooool class to watch)!

The 250cc 2-stroke motocross machine is the REAL cutting edge of motocross machinery and if developed today would be the easy choice……

Yes..A new 2010 212 lb. 50+ horsepower MX Missle that is quiet,reliable,starts, and handles! Imagine that……