iwasgandhi
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I'm considering switching from a 4-stroke to a 2-stroke and I kindly ask for suggestions and related experiences. I currently use a Robin-Subaru EHO35 (35cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke) on a Staton-inc axle mounted kit, and I wondering about the Tanaka 40cc. How would the performance compare? Would I get more torque, more top end speed, or both? I'm hoping I'd get both.
Factors to consider are my weight (250 lbs), geography (some long, steep hills), and riding style (on-road only, stop-and-start traffic as well as level cruising with throttle wide open, occasional 200+ mile trips, and sometimes carrying 30-35 lbs of groceries and/or gear).
I currently use an 11 tooth gearbox sprocket, so my 4-stroke's top end speed is only 23-24 mph (tip of nose on the handlebars or not). If I stick with my current 4-stroke and use a gearbox sprocket with a greater number of teeth (such as a 12 tooth or a 13 tooth), I'd gain top speed but I'd lose hill-climbing torque. My current torque is barely sufficient.
Ideal scenario: I switch to a more powerful 2-stroke, I also switch to a 13 or 14 tooth gearbox sprocket, and I thereby have more torque AND more top speed.
Am I just dreaming? Or do I need to break down and buy gas-guzzling 100cc motorcycle?
Factors to consider are my weight (250 lbs), geography (some long, steep hills), and riding style (on-road only, stop-and-start traffic as well as level cruising with throttle wide open, occasional 200+ mile trips, and sometimes carrying 30-35 lbs of groceries and/or gear).
I currently use an 11 tooth gearbox sprocket, so my 4-stroke's top end speed is only 23-24 mph (tip of nose on the handlebars or not). If I stick with my current 4-stroke and use a gearbox sprocket with a greater number of teeth (such as a 12 tooth or a 13 tooth), I'd gain top speed but I'd lose hill-climbing torque. My current torque is barely sufficient.
Ideal scenario: I switch to a more powerful 2-stroke, I also switch to a 13 or 14 tooth gearbox sprocket, and I thereby have more torque AND more top speed.
Am I just dreaming? Or do I need to break down and buy gas-guzzling 100cc motorcycle?