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Two strokes strike back
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 than any rival four-stroke. Aprilia craves
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An Arm and A Leg Redux
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The Two-Stroke is only dead if you kill it yourself
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An Arm and A Leg
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Want to start a Two Stroke Series? Here’s how I created The DEP 125 Championship.
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Motocross isn’t a sport
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