Two Stroke Engines vs "normal" engines

Liampope · 29 Mar 2011 at 17:44

Name-drop Otto when discussing the 4-stroke cycle for bonus points.

Lopéz · 29 Mar 2011 at 18:28

cyclops12 said:
Never noticed it on any of my old bikes, in fact they seemed to speed up when i got off the gas

Edit - that's not to say it dont happen, you just can't feel it on a bike.

You can on every bike I've ridden!

My Dad had always ridden British bikes and borrowed an RD250 once, and was amazed at the total lack of engine braking compared to Brit thumbers when he eased off the throttle and still nearly rode into the car in front, he'd never ridden a 2 stroke in his life until then.

Simon · 29 Mar 2011 at 18:35

I didn't really know how 2 strokes worked when I had by job interview, however I kind of worked it out in there using generic engine understanding. The reason I didn't know was because I've never had an interest in them.

However in relation to the OP check how stuffs works etc. Some of the guides are clear, it's also good to know the advantages and disadvantages of both types of engine.

Simon · 29 Mar 2011 at 18:37

Marine engines run 2 stroke diesel cycles. Certainly not lacking in torque!

Emissions is the main issue with 2 stroke engines

cyclops12 · 29 Mar 2011 at 18:55

Lopéz said:
You can on every bike I've ridden!

My Dad had always ridden British bikes and borrowed an RD250 once, and was amazed at the total lack of engine braking compared to Brit thumbers when he eased off the throttle and still nearly rode into the car in front, he'd never ridden a 2 stroke in his life until then.

He he i was the opposite to your dad, only rode moto cross bikes at school, then at 16 had a DT50 on the road then 17 had a DT125.
Lol i was so shocked when i rode my first 4 stroke i locked the rear up going down too many gears and it was like someone had jumped on the brakes when i got off the power.

Now on my trike i rarley use the brakes

just let the engine do all the work.