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Originally posted by: Doctorturbo
Come on people!!!!!!! Am I the only one that remembers this one??!!!!
What about the Kawasaki H2 750???


Aw yes, the Kawi triple...basically three 250cc singles combined to make one mean drag bike. My brother-in-law rebuilt one and I had the priledge to ride it, this was a good 10 years ago. That thing was scary fast!!! Not a good turning bike but try chasing it down the strip. Kudos to you for giving it mention.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

2-stroke street bikes were banned in the '70s because of emissions. No doubt you're not old enough to remember that or you'd also know why 2-strokes are better. But with all the new direct and semi-direct injected 2-strokes that meet all new emissions standards, I wouldn't be surprised if a few R&D departments aren't tinkering with 2-stroke bike projects.

So you're saying fat-asses need fat motors?
There's nothing wrong with the 4-strokes that are out there, but the 2-stroke is just plain better. More power, less weight. There is no argument.

 

YOU NO WHAT LT500ABUSE, you suck!!!!! whinner

 

i'm still waitin for somebody to tell me how 80hp from a 2-stroke is more than 80hp from a 4-stroke....
hey beech, i will line my bloated elephant 450R up against ur crankenstein any day. if for nothing more than a good view of it takin off the line, cuz after 40 feet, i'm gonna see nothin but roost. u 2-stroke guys don't scare me!!!! although, i'd like to see a 2-stroke launch off the top of a dune, that's somethin i have yet to see. is there a reason for this? or am i jus not seein something?

 

let me get this strait. a 2STROKE is more reliable than a 4STROKE EH? r u on crack. you can go years and years without touching the moto on a 4 stroke, but you have to re-build a stroke every year. you know absolutly nothing

 

in a 300 ft drag race 80hp on a 2stroke is faster than 80hp on a 4stroke because a 2stroke will rev faster and get to the 80hp faster than a 4stroke will.

 

Oh come on now. 2 strokes are so reliable. Don't you know thats why they make all those 2 stroke generators that run forever?

And all those wonderful 2 strokes that get better fuel efficiency too.

NOT! lol.




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[/quote]Originally posted by: bansheeesmoker
There was a street bike with a motor very similar to a banshee. They dont make two stroke street bikes because of emissions and you cant find 2-stroke oil at every gas station. 2-stroke street bikes would be faster than 4-strokes if they were in production. A 1000 cc 2-stroke stock would probley put out about 220hp vs a 160hp 4-stroke. less maitinace and lighter. wait the same difference with dirt dikes. Its just on the street. 4 strokes is 2 strokes too many to make real power for displacement.
I've re-read the post that you quoted three times and I don't see the word reliable in there anywhere. Do you need to go to remedial reading class? As far as reliable 2-strokes, I just sold my '93 250 Trail Boss last year. Ran like new and the motor was never touched. I've had 3 2-stroke quads, 7 snowmobiles and still use my '75 Lawn Boy mower and not ONE of them ever needed motor work.

 

i still smile at all the ignorant people on here

 

I'd say put the mirror down then cause your being just as ignorant.

Look dude, everybody knows what’s up with 2 stroke engines. Yes they put out more power per cubic inch and yes they're lighter. But your missing the point.
Most Prefer 4 strokes. The sales PROVE IT.
You’re stoned if you say 2 strokes need less maintenance than a 4 stroke. Check the sales stats for needed rings, jugs, bearings and reeds.
Speaking of ignorance, your 2 choke brethren are saying that their engines get better fuel efficiency than a 4 stroke. Yea, that's why you see so many 2 stroke engines in the automotive industry.

Don't think you’re better than everyone because you think nobody knows about port timing, compression ratios, and pop up pistons. It's old news.

I'm almost sure everyone here has owned a 2 stroke before and knows the power bands and such.
The masses just want something better and so they make their choice.

Get a clue, deal with it, and get a grip.