is the 2 stroke dead

[Frankenstein]

I will admit also that the 4 strokes, while being heavier, slower and more expensive, are more idiot proof. Perfectly suited to those that need that quality.

Steve (you can see where my bias lays)

Lololololol.......

 

[Frankenstein]

the battle lines are drawn

Next up, Harley Davidson vs the mighty 2 smoke.

In this competition we will be viewing the advantages of price, repair cost, fuel efficiency, cost of repairs, backyard modability, replaceability, and WhatTheHellAmIsupposedToDoWhenIbreakDownabilty. And of course, smiles to miles.

May the best cycle win.

 

[Frankenstein]

Oh and searching the term "2 stroke bicycle motor" on eBay yields over 2000 results, meanwhile "4 stroke bicycle motor" only gives up 275 listings, safe to say that 2 strokes are far from falling into any endangered let alone extinct categories. And that is after 10 years at least of 2 stroke vs 4 stroke madness.

 

[Frankenstein]

Opinions lie, however, statistics cannot.

 

[Deleted member 12676]

for best size, power, and ease of service the 2 stroke is the engine of choice for motorizing bicycles

 

[JunkyardDog]

I love 2 strokes, and have a 150cc 2 stroke scooter and a 250cc 2 stroke dual sport bike. But the 2 stroke engines coming from China are very poor quality. I wish the Japanese would start making these engines. They would probably run forever. But since the only 2 stroke bicycle engines are from China, I am running a Honda GX35 4 stroke. It requires pedaling a couple of times to get started, but will reach speeds of 20 mph, which is the legal limit in my state, and certainly as fast as I would want to go on a pedal bicycle. We also have a 48cc limit on engine size, which was mostly based on the 48cc Chinese 2 stroke. I doubt any state allows an engine bigger than 49cc, so anything bigger is a moot point, for street use anyway.

 

[butre]

I love 2 strokes, and have a 150cc 2 stroke scooter and a 250cc 2 stroke dual sport bike. But the 2 stroke engines coming from China are very poor quality. I wish the Japanese would start making these engines. They would probably run forever. But since the only 2 stroke bicycle engines are from China, I am running a Honda GX35 4 stroke. It requires pedaling a couple of times to get started, but will reach speeds of 20 mph, which is the legal limit in my state, and certainly as fast as I would want to go on a pedal bicycle. We also have a 48cc limit on engine size, which was mostly based on the 48cc Chinese 2 stroke. I doubt any state allows an engine bigger than 49cc, so anything bigger is a moot point, for street use anyway.

my state has no displacement restrictions. you could have a caddy 500 in your bike and the cops won't bother you

 

[Frankfort MB's]

my state has no displacement restrictions. you could have a caddy 500 in your bike and the cops won't bother you

New project?

 

[Steve Best]

How about a 315cc 6hp diesel bicycle?

Note the funky front suspension!
Steve

 

[FurryOnTheInside]

How about a 315cc 6hp diesel bicycle?

Note the funky front suspension!
Steve

Well, if you're going to start modifying the bicycle frame...

Note the way it leaves the Ferrari for dust!