November 18, 2010
Why do so many people prefer four strokes over two strokes?
Category: Strokes
It seems that so many people prefer the four strokes over two strokes now. I don’t get it, I’ve ridden many four strokes and two strokes and you couldn’t force me to buy a four stroke. What makes four strokes so enticing to so many people? If they made modern two strokes do you believe they would gain ground again?
I’m sorry I didn’t clarify but I was mainly talking about dirt bikes. I think riding 4 strokes on the street is justified, it’s just on the dirt and sand I can’t justify it.
6 Responses to “Why do so many people prefer four strokes over two strokes?”
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November 18th, 2010 at 5:00 am
I liked the older two stroke street bikes. In my day I had a Kawasaki H1 750 – a Yamaha RD350 and a Suzuki Titan T500.
The 750 was the fastes and quickest that I have ever ridden – a bit twitchy though
The 350 was the best two stroke street bike ever made. Mine was converted to a cafe racer.
The Suzuki was built like a tank. Couldn’t break it.
November 18th, 2010 at 5:20 am
yep..I love them 2 strokes
but last post got it wrong…
best 2 stroke… RZ500 Yamaha.. or RG500 Suzuki
both beasts to ride …but great fun..
November 18th, 2010 at 5:41 am
main reason is you have to mix the oil into the gas for a 2 stroke. the four stroke you just pour in some gas and your gone. and the epa and tree huggers do not like the dirty burning 2 strokes. the 4 stroke will give you more power at lower rpm then the 2 stroke which in turn saves gas and pollution. i think the main reason people prefer 4 strokes is the mixing of the oil into the gas for 2 strokes.
November 18th, 2010 at 6:00 am
A good 4 stroke will have decent torque from low through high RPM’s. A 2 stroke will scream, but only when in the power band… so, bottom line, a 4 stroke offers more everywhere, and is easier to ride because you can power out in a higher gear instead of having to shift down.
(plus, 4 strokes are less polluting for those greenies)
November 18th, 2010 at 6:54 am
For dirt bike riding: A four stroke offers more relaxed riding off road. When approaching a hill you don’t really have to worry about your gear or a power band like you would on a two-stroke . With the 4 stroke you’ll just lug up that hill like “thomas the chu chu train”
For street riding: It is very simple, EMISSIONS. For those who don’t know how two strokes work. A two stroke is very efficient and simple, but in consequence it burns oil. Therefor polar bears in the Antarctic won’t be hugging you for your greeness.
November 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
My very first bike was a 2-stroke, a Lambretta scooter. But I think what’s hurt them the most is the smog laws. They’re just very dirty so it’s easy to set air quality standards that outlaw them.
Besides, I ride a water-cooled 1100. DId they ever make a 2-stroke that big?