Why the rules to equalize displacement in Pro Racing will be tough to change

Last weeks Racerhead column (#37) written by Davey Coombs brought up the subject of changing the rules in Pro MX Racing to allow 250 two strokes to compete head-to-head against 250 four-strokes. As usual when this subject is brought up … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

The Two-Stroke is only dead if you kill it yourself

We have met the enemy and he is us. Imagine that a major manufacturer could build an engine that was eight pounds lighter than the typical powerplant, revved quicker, produced ten more horsepower (per quarter liter), had one-tenth the moving … Continue reading

Want to start a Two Stroke Series? Here’s how I created The DEP 125 Championship.

Where to start? OK    You have guessed it I have a passion for 2 strokes, and having raced them for many years and being involved in the MX industry since 1992.  I was seeing a dramatic change taking place, the … Continue reading

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