Motorcycling Australia, Abbott to the AMA’s Costello, will place restrictions on 250 two-strokes in 2015. In Australia 250 two-strokes are legal in the 250 Nationals-and they have been a boon to the class-almost doubling the rider turnout. But, even though a 250 four-stroke won the 2014 Australian Championship (Luke Clout on a Yamaha YZ250F), the factory team managers wanted the two-strokes banned. Why? Because they were faster, lighter and cheaper than the typical 250 four-stroke. And, while they didn’t defeat the four-strokes for the title, they packed the field as privateers flocked to the easier to maintain and cheaper two-strokes. Thus, the factory teams felt that it was unfair to allow a bike that was faster to race in the same class with their 250 four-strokes. Yes, we know that the same criteria applied to the 250 four-stroke when it was introduced against the 125 two-stroke-but the factories called the shots then also (and they were in favor of the more powerful four-strokes at that time). It’s strange how the promoters could write an unfair rule, like the one allowing four-strokes to have twice the displacement of two-strokes and not see the unfairness of it. But suddenly, it’s totally unfair if an existing machine, in this case a 250 two-stroke, comes on the scene and does the same basic thing to the 250 four-stroke that the four-stroke did to the 125 two-stroke 15 years ago. Obviously, perspective depends on who the check is being made out to.
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Ah yes! The sound of music, and the smell of victory resides in the simple confines of the two-stroke motor! Thank you, "bermcannondude"!
I remember wen AMA nationals sounded like this
Real MX lives on at Glen Helen.
Two strokes aren’t dead they’re just taking a nap #keeptwostrokesalive
Awesome video Mark. Its up on TMG. Love that sound.
The best was the 125 glen helen sighting lap I was quiet then a pack of angry 125 would come through.
I want this in France!
The 250 feels awesome coming out of berms - and that part at bottom of hills - the hook up.
#Bringbacktwostrokemx
Lol I remember when they used to have "4 stroke" classes and championships.
2 tempos sempre
Motorcycling Australia, Abbott to the AMA’s Costello, will place restrictions on 250 two-strokes in 2015. In Australia 250 two-strokes are legal in the 250 Nationals-and they have been a boon to the class-almost doubling the rider turnout.
But, even though a 250 four-stroke won the 2014 Australian Championship (Luke Clout on a Yamaha YZ250F), the factory team managers wanted the two-strokes banned. Why? Because they were faster, lighter and cheaper than the typical 250 four-stroke. And, while they didn’t defeat the four-strokes for the title, they packed the field as privateers flocked to the easier to maintain and cheaper two-strokes. Thus, the factory teams felt that it was unfair to allow a bike that was faster to race in the same class with their 250 four-strokes. Yes, we know that the same criteria applied to the 250 four-stroke when it was introduced against the 125 two-stroke-but the factories called the shots then also (and they were in favor of the more powerful four-strokes at that time). It’s strange how the promoters could write an unfair rule, like the one allowing four-strokes to have twice the displacement of two-strokes and not see the unfairness of it. But suddenly, it’s totally unfair if an existing machine, in this case a 250 two-stroke, comes on the scene and does the same basic thing to the 250 four-stroke that the four-stroke did to the 125 two-stroke 15 years ago. Obviously, perspective depends on who the check is being made out to.
my new ring tone and fall asleep sounds
no doubt!
Thank you, This is Mx, As it should be.
jb.
aaaaahhhh yes, just like the days before yamaha shoved thier "racing 4 stroke" down our throats. beautiful
They shoved it down your throats so u new what a real bike was like
uhm.. why are there 2 102's lining up?
nice idol
How can I get a message to Gary Jones
Not sure. Look him up on Facebook
Bout dat two stroke life :)
Now that's a sound
what sound? that's music man. not just a sound... :)
Two Stroke Screaming Up a Hill Pinned
Ah ha - you just were shifting this videos signals.
2:50 those poor clutches
This is awesome! Please check
out my A Day At The Dirt 2014 trailer I made. Thanks!!!
Ew sounds disgusting my ears are gonna explode