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Non-Moto / Any trials riders?
« on: March 04, 2013, 10:30:16 PM »
Trail is really popular in Europe. 
This is a local trial boy from near my area (just over the border in Belgium, I am from Holland..);
This is a local trial boy from near my area (just over the border in Belgium, I am from Holland..);3
General Two Stroke Talk / I saw a good rumor about Honda on another website.
« on: March 04, 2013, 09:15:06 PM »Yes, Honda Are a Four Stroke Company.
Yes, they Have used their influence to control racing class rules, and, through that influence, change the market, almost exclusively towards the Four Stroke.
Honda's Engineers, are their Engineers - they didn't have '2t specialists' in terms of career streams - they move their engineers constantly - they believe in multiple engineering skills. Yes, they'd keep Engineers in say, the 2t program for some time, but, unceremoniously, move them to something else.
I, for one, believe they will do All they can do, to stick to their "All Four Stroke, All The Time", ethos.
But, I hope that market pressure, changes that. As it did in the Seventies, with the massive Off Road explosion.
There could be a second version of that, if the potential markets of India, China and the ever growing South American Economies do just that - Grow. That of course, applies to Road Bikes, even more.
So many ignorant Westerners, think that the above mentioned markets will not be interested in Dirt Bikes - or just 'recreational motorcycles' in general. Well, as I've written on KTM Talk, with so many Millions of Millionaires, and Millions upon millions of new "middle class" people - if even a poofteenth, of a poofteenth of one percent of those people think Dirt Biking looks cool, there will be a market that utterly Dwarfs the "western market". And they have a Lot of land available, despite the Billions of people they have, as the population crowds into the cities.
Price, as always, will be a big factor, as will environmental cleanliness of production, and use will be an even bigger issue. A 2t will always have less materials used in their 'making', so, a cheaper engine is a given.
Who knows - Honda may well be 'forced' by market forces, to re-embrace 2t production. But you can guarantee they'll fight it.
As for power outputs - there's plenty to come from 4ts - just look at the power the Moto 3 bikes have, specifically Honda's, at a relatively low state of tune (a whole bucket load less than KTMs 2013 'purchasable' bike, though it it about 1/2 the price), but a lot more than current production MX250Fs. But, it's not particularly 'cheap power'. As Four Stroke power is Never cheap.They'll need something like the 'Holy Grail', a cheaper , more efficient induction train - such as the often pursued Rotary Valve. No guarantee it will be cheaper, of course ......
Here's a bit of wishful conspiracy theory for you - Honda, to get the 150F class at (some of) the GPs, agreed to bring back a 125 2t for the EMX125 class............ Even though I wrote it, I think it's BS. I'd say Luongo just shooftied a goodly wedge of money into an account on the 150F deal.
On another tack - but dealing with 2ts: BMWs German Husky CEO, often referred to the 2T DFI Husky being developed.
Now, was / is that a BMW proprietry technology / development, or Husky?
I'd think BMW's.
I'd be surprised if Pierer's (sp?) / Bajaj's Husky, has that tech as 'theirs'. I could be wrong.
But, with BMW having openly referred to it, and their refocusing on their street bikes, and their stated aim of going for the mass transport / commuter bike market, albeit the 'higher' end of it, the DFI 2t looks to be the best of solutions. I'd prefer that, than for it to be part of the Husky sale, and have it 'disappear' from sight, in preference to a 'one solution fits all, KTM system'. Mind you, Pierer / whoever ends up being the real owner of Husky, may have thought / may find that the BM /Husky DFI is better than their version - if it's part of the sale package.
If Honda never gets back to 2ts - and, with their corporate ethos, that's the most obvious thing for them to keep to, well, they can rot in hell. And , hopefully, "suffer in their jocks". Right Royally.
AMEN!!! X2
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Photos & Videos / The bike honda should still make ?
« on: February 25, 2013, 05:17:26 PM »
Good title for a worldwide video.
I hope some people a Honda will watch it!
I hope some people a Honda will watch it!
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General Two Stroke Talk / stewart says bring 2 strokes back
« on: February 20, 2013, 08:27:15 PM »
I was hoping Andrew Short was about to tell a 2-stroke tale too... But he stayed safe... 
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Photos & Videos / Favorite Pictures
« on: February 14, 2013, 09:22:37 PM »
RC at the 2003 MX des Nations in Belgium, vs Everts on his home track... and 4T...
McGrath on a KTM 250, a short and weird period...
McGrath on a KTM 250, a short and weird period...
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General Two Stroke Talk / My 2000 CR250R
« on: January 25, 2013, 09:28:50 PM »
Wow, thats a real pristine and sweet looking beauty! 
Awesome bike!
Awesome bike!
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Photos & Videos / New Beta 300rr enduro
« on: January 15, 2013, 10:46:11 PM »
For me, together with the Sherco, Beta is the revelation of 2013.
They are good:
They are good:
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General Two Stroke Talk / Info on a 2002 CR250
« on: February 26, 2012, 05:04:20 PM »
Frame and handling-wise, the 2002 and up are great.
Motor-wise, the 2001 CR250 has the best engine.
Motor-wise, the 2001 CR250 has the best engine.
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Vintage Two Strokes / i might as well post a picture of the ultimate vintage machine :D
« on: February 26, 2012, 12:07:11 PM »
Vespa PK / PX are really fun.
My buddy has both an 80cc and a 200cc.
Some have crazy pipes on them!
Still popular in most european countries!
My buddy has both an 80cc and a 200cc.
Some have crazy pipes on them!
Still popular in most european countries!
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Non-Moto / KTM overtaking the big four?
« on: February 26, 2012, 12:02:22 PM »
I think they realize that. If they don't realize they are losing costomers because of no 2 strokes,
then they are just beiing Honda-stubborn..
I really hope KTM keeps winning in AMA SX and outdoors, and eventually the Japs pull out of that too,
thus paving the way for honest manufacturers, like TM Husqvarna etc, to come in.
then they are just beiing Honda-stubborn..
I really hope KTM keeps winning in AMA SX and outdoors, and eventually the Japs pull out of that too,
thus paving the way for honest manufacturers, like TM Husqvarna etc, to come in.
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General Two Stroke Talk / going backwards? yes.
« on: February 26, 2012, 01:21:07 AM »
YZ250 and YZ250F have same weight these days, yet YZ250 feels lighter..
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Technical / not a motercross rider but looking for information about motercross tuning
« on: February 25, 2012, 01:00:52 PM »
You mean the RS 125? With the Rotax engine?
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Technical / Rearset pegs for 200 exc
« on: February 25, 2012, 07:26:52 AM »
Found the EXC passenger-pegs;
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/210076_Footpegs-Rear-0407-Ktm-Billet <<<
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/210077_Footpegs-Rear-0809-Ktm-Billet <<<
I'm guessing the 08/09 models will also fit your '10 model..?
Some info; http://www.bajadesigns.com/Resources/en/ItemDocuments/210077/KTM%2008-09%20FINAL.pdf
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/210076_Footpegs-Rear-0407-Ktm-Billet <<<
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/210077_Footpegs-Rear-0809-Ktm-Billet <<<
I'm guessing the 08/09 models will also fit your '10 model..?
Some info; http://www.bajadesigns.com/Resources/en/ItemDocuments/210077/KTM%2008-09%20FINAL.pdf