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New 500cc 2-stroke motor revealed
By Visordown News on 21/03/2008 09:36:33
Fresh from Poland, this stunning custom-built bike breathes a whole new life into the diminishing world of smokey 2-strokes
Bloody hell - how cool is that?Stunning quality fresh from Eastern EuropeA POLISH design company has developed and patented a new engine, and designed this radical motorcycle around it. The JJ2S X4 500 is a 2-stroke, 500cc radial lump housed in a
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Bill Gates invests in 2-stroke engine tech
By Visordown News on 14/07/2010 18:05:00
The King of Geeks backs company that could see a return to reliable and efficient two-stroke power
BILL GATES has joined the list of technology big hitters who are investing in green technology.Gates and Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla have jointly invested £23.5 million into Detroit-based firm EcoMotors who are developing a two-stroke engine called OPOC.The engine te...
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Synthetic lubricants help small bikes go green
By Visordown News on 05/12/2007 08:17:11
Reduce 2-stroke emissions by up to 50%
USING SYNTHETIC lubricant in two-stroke motorcycles could help to improve air quality in urban areas according to the RMI's Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA).The type of lubricant oil used in an engine has a direct impact on emissions, and synthetic oil already provides good...
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Class of '75: 750cc two strokes
By Simon Bowen on 09/09/2009 17:49:16
The mid ‘70s was a time of contradiction and mayhem: Giant 2-strokes despite the fuel crisis, legends based on notoriety, little or no consideration for health and safety and the emphasis based purely on thrills. Happy days...
It seems crazy now to think that with the introduction of the incredibly successful Honda 4-stroke 750 back in ’68 that their rivals would even consider developing 2-stroke technology. But not only did they consider it, they decided to go ahead
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An Arabic tribute to Rollie Free
By Ross Sharp on 10/03/2011 13:40:53
While the the rest of North Africa are busy trying overthrow their governments, this plucky chap develops his lightweight commuter bike.
He should be expecting a call from Jerry Burgess for the assistant crew chief role.
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Classic Scrap - Class of 1990 - KR-1S V RGV250
By Simon Bowen on 19/04/2010 16:24:51
The Japanese locked horns in a techno crazed 250 shoot-out. Kawasaki upped the stakes with their new KR-1S in a bid to oust Suzuki’s glorious RGV from the 2-stroke top spot
Click to read: Kawasaki KR-1S owners reviewsClick to read: Suzuki RGV250 owners reviewsIt’s not a difficult year to remember, as I was busy screaming from pillar to post in a frenzied quarter-litre rampage, oblivious to the rights of fellow road users as I was practising the art ...
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Get your skates on
By Tom Higham on 15/12/2011 09:38:04
3 people and 26 wheels makes for an interesting riding technique
3 up on a tiny Kawasaki KH 2-stroke? Can't really see this catching on in Blighty with all the potholes, speedbumps etc...
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Class of ‘80 - Yamaha RD250 vs. Suzuki GT250
By Simon Bowen on 29/03/2010 14:42:12
It’s early 1980 and the threat of the four-stroke invasion hangs heavy in the air. Yamaha and Suzuki have been slugging it out for two years in what may be the final fling for the air-cooled strokers
, there is even a Superman sized 400cc rocket for those determined to pursue the ultimate 2-stroke journey. Suzuki of course, has pretty much always had something to say on this particular subject matter. They have always been there or there about, and have nearly
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Jet powered minimoto video
By Tim Skilton on 08/10/2007 13:50:29
The perfect Xmas present for the kids!
YouTube VideoERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.CHECK OUT this flip-flop wearing nutter on a home-built minimoto jetbike.The owner was fed up of the original 2-stroke motor breaking down so decided
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Classic Motorcycle Race of the Year to conclude Cr
By Visordown News on 26/09/2007 10:44:20
Watch classics in action at Croft
- Post Classic Gp1 500 & 250Race: 5 - 250cc European, 350cc Goldstars, 200 4-strokes & 200 2-StrokesRace: 6 - 500cc Group 1 & F750Race: 7 - 500cc Group 2 & 250 TwinsRace: 8 - 350cc European & 125 Post ClassicsRace: 9 - Sidecars Period 1/2/3 Race: 10
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