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Brrraaappp!!! Two-strokes fire up once again @ Monster Energy RedBud MX National!

Brrraaappp!!! Two-strokes fire up once again @ Monster Energy RedBud MX National!

By JohnNicholas • on July 1, 2009

Carmichael, Stanton & Emig head up a field including Michigan Mafia greats in this all-two-stroke gate exhibition race @ RedBud July 4th Check out this video of Jeff Stanton blasting around the Red Bud track on his Honda CR250 two stroke. BUCHANAN, Mich., (June 30 2009) – Fans yearning for the unmistakable crackle of two-stroke dirt bikes ripping

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Two strokes strike back

Two strokes strike back

By Guy Procter • on June 29, 2009

KTM has announced record 2008 sales of 25,000 two-stroke bikes and says it sees no end to the high-performance two-stroke. Australian firm Orbital is testing a 200bhp, fully emissions-compliant 1000cc twin that’s lighter and more fuel efficient

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Open Letter from an Unhappy MX Fan

Open Letter from an Unhappy MX Fan

By JustEnduro • on June 26, 2009

This berating may be viewed as some random individual who is voicing his singular and own misguided opinion. However, it is a letter from a MX fan that did get around the circuits, and did talk and listen to a lot of parents. These are the very parents that the next generations of MX fans and riders

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Dunn on the run - Whitby Race Report - Round #5

Dunn on the run - Whitby Race Report - Round #5

By Paul Harris • on June 25, 2009

The Fuchs Silkolene British 2 Stroke Championship went up north for round five of the world’s leading two-stroke only series - as always, preparation of the jumpy Yorkshire circuit was perfect, and an overcast morning burning off into a glorious sunny afternoon was just the icing on the cake. Two

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James Stewart Ride Day - Two Stroke!

James Stewart Ride Day - Two Stroke!

By JohnNicholas • on June 22, 2009

On Saturday June 20 James Stewart held a fan appreciation day at Milestone Raceway in Southern California. It was a chance for fans to not only meet James but also get to ride on the track with him. From all reports of the day it was great fun for fans of all ages. According to Larry Brooks: “…James

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2000cc V4 Two Stroke Engine?

2000cc V4 Two Stroke Engine?

By JohnNicholas • on June 18, 2009

Imagine having at your control the power of 2,000cc’s of two stroke power! Well a group down in New Zealand has commissioned an engine for a special purpose. From the video below it appears that the motor uses 4 Honda CR500 cylinders to create the V4 configuration. Most people after watching the

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Dirt Bike Shootout - Honda CRF250R vs. Yamaha YZ250 & KTM 250SX

Dirt Bike Shootout - Honda CRF250R vs. Yamaha YZ250 & KTM 250SX

By JohnNicholas • on June 17, 2009

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 enjoyment.

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The High Cost Of Motocross Racing

The High Cost Of Motocross Racing

By JohnNicholas • on June 15, 2009

After reading the MXA Online article titled “NASCAR Race Teams take a Financial Hit, Could

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KTM Committed to Two-Strokes

KTM Committed to Two-Strokes

By JohnNicholas • on June 13, 2009

No “Either-Or” Principle KTM ‘Ready To Race’ In The Future With Modern Two-Strokes! Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM. For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor

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Ryan Powell - Why I switched to a Two Stroke

Ryan Powell - Why I switched to a Two Stroke

By JohnNicholas • on June 11, 2009

I have been riding regularly for the past six to seven years.  I progressed from the 80 to the 85 then started riding a 250f. After riding and racing the 250f for almost five years, I was ready for a new bike.  I really excelled on the 250f and I really think/thought it was a great bike.  By that

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