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Four-stroke manufacturing problems?

Four-stroke manufacturing problems?

By JohnNicholas • on April 14, 2010

I found part of the following information on (http://www.thewhimsicalwagon.com/eurodirt/id248.htm) I believe that they found it on a forum someplace. The message bears reading and consideration, although at this time it has not been confirmed. If you have additional information,

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James Dunn Races RM125 against 250F’s in MXY2 Championship

James Dunn Races RM125 against 250F’s in MXY2 Championship

By JohnNicholas • on March 26, 2010

Team Suzuki GB Youth rider, James Dunn, waved the two-stroke flag in true style once again at the weekend, as the Suzuki RM125 rider battled against a field of 250cc four-stroke riders, to finish round two of the MXY2 championship held at Mallory Park in Leicestershire in a great sixth place overall.

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’08 RM-Z450 verses an ’08 RM-250 – Rich’s Story

’08 RM-Z450 verses an ’08 RM-250 – Rich’s Story

By JohnNicholas • on February 25, 2010

Up until last year I had always owned two stroke dirt bikes. Vintage Can-Am’s, Suzuki PE’s as well as more modern RM’s were the only bikes in my barn. The old ones were for vintage racing and the newer ones were for Hare Scramble racing and just enjoying the ride. For a very long time a 1990 RM250

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1981 Maico 490 vs. 2009 Honda CRF450 – Separated at Birth?

1981 Maico 490 vs. 2009 Honda CRF450 – Separated at Birth?

By JohnNicholas • on February 24, 2010

As we know the beloved 4 stroke while touted as modern tech is really obsolete tech resurrected by a faulty rule book. Here is an image that shows how old “new” chassis design really is. How different are these two machines that were built 28 years apart?? The thing is it’s not as much

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Benjamin’s Two Stroke Story

Benjamin’s Two Stroke Story

By JohnNicholas • on February 6, 2010

A short while ago I received an email from one of the members of the site, asking if he could have permission to use the Two Stroke Motocross logo on his bike graphics. We worked out the details and Benjamin sent in some photos and included a short blurb about his racing. Below is additional information

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From 4-Stroke to 2-Stroke – Jason’s Story

From 4-Stroke to 2-Stroke – Jason’s Story

By JohnNicholas • on January 24, 2010

I just bought my first 2-stroke bike a few months ago.  Its a 2005 KTM 250 EXC.  I’ve always preferred 4-strokes because they lack the “hit” and I always thought they had more low-end.  I was ready to buy a 450 4-stroke but started looking into 2-strokes.  The more I researched,

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Cedric Soubeyras will race the MX1 GPs on a 250 two-stroke KTM !

Cedric Soubeyras will race the MX1 GPs on a 250 two-stroke KTM !

By JohnNicholas • on January 20, 2010

The plan was exclusively revealed by mx-pure.com last month and, now out of hospital after an operation before Xmas, Burkhardt Sarholz confirmed today that it will happen. “We haven’t finalized all of the details of how to finance it, but we will go ahead. Cedric is keen to do it, and so

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Texas hot shoe- Jimmy Taylor

Texas hot shoe- Jimmy Taylor

By JohnNicholas • on December 30, 2009

“The Official Video of Jimmy Taylor” riding the new day track at Cross Creek Cycle Park in Paige, Texas. This video shows him riding the whole track, different angles on some parts of it. The track flows great and was designed by Sean (owner of Cross Creek) and Larry Morton. Jimmy is 13,

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Is A 250cc Two Stroke More Powerful Then A 250cc Four Stroke??

Is A 250cc Two Stroke More Powerful Then A 250cc Four Stroke??

By JohnNicholas • on December 22, 2009

The following essay is the result of an e-mail that I received, a high school student asked some questions about the differences between two-strokes and four-strokes. After e-mailing some information, this is the end result as written by a 10th grader for one of her classes. Enjoy! Adrenaline,

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MCF Discusses Plans for Audacious 2010 United Kingdom Motocross Race Series

MCF Discusses Plans for Audacious 2010 United Kingdom Motocross Race Series

By JohnNicholas • on November 21, 2009

2009 has been a monumental season for the MC Federation. Running any championship successfully is difficult at the best of times, to run four National standard championships in what is realistically a debut year is a mammoth task. Not only this, launching the federation to every club across the UK is

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