Screaming, Smoking, Banned: The Two-Stroke Engine the Entire World Decided Had to Die
Engines of Time
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The two-stroke engine was loud, fast, simple, and unforgettable—but its smoke, emissions, and changing regulations eventually pushed it out of much of the world. This video explores how the two-stroke became so popular, why governments and manufacturers turned against it, and why enthusiasts still miss it today.
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@7272nighthawk 12 days ago
to date the fastest two stroke I have ever ridden was a scorpion whipp snowmobile from 1980! This thing had a 440cc twin two stroke that was putting out insane power!
@dennisyoung4631 9 days ago
1973 F-7 Kawasaki 175cc, Rotary Intake Valve. Huge blue smoke cloud upon starting on cold mornings. Pulled hard from Idle to Redline - never ran out of pull!
I wish I still had that long-gone bike…
I wish I still had that long-gone bike…
@7272nighthawk 12 days ago
I have ridden a handful of friends bike from a KX 80 to IT 250 I currently own a RM250 from the late 70s.
@kiwiingenuity1677 10 days ago
2005 Gasgas EC 300cc 😋 hard enduro bike. I have a 1500cc Mercuary 120 h.p. V6 out board boat motor to try and fit into a motorcycle frame 👌. A
@Greekpapi 7 days ago
I'll take a 2 stroke every single time...!!! Loads of power, much easier to work on and maintain. Winner all around!!
Screaming, Smoking, Banned: The Two-Stroke Engine the Entire World Decided Had to Die
Engines of Time
2,311 views
The two-stroke engine was loud, fast, simple, and unforgettable—but its smoke, emissions, and changing regulations eventually pushed it out of much of the world. This video explores how the two-stroke became so popular, why governments and manufacturers turned against it, and why enthusiasts still miss it today.
I believe they only produced this machine for two years. The 1965 had radial fins on the head.