The whole rule change allowing displacement disparity between two and four strokes, has created so much confusion. This is a big reason that I continue to push for equal displacement.
Imagine trying to explain our sport to a non-moto friend. How would you do it?
In some areas they call the 250F class the 125 class, in the pros it's the 250 class. 125cc two-strokes have to compete against 250 four-strokes in some areas, including the Pros and at other local and regional tracks a 250 two-stroke and 250 four-stroke compete head-to-head.
When 250 two-strokes compete against 250 four-strokes, the world did not stop spinning, in fact even at equal displacement the winner of the race is based on the riding talents of the racers and the conditions of the tracks. Why is there so much resistance to re-setting the rule to the way it had been for 72 years of the sports history.
If the manufacturers want to sell four-strokes, fine. Set up a separate class for four-strokes. Let the consumers decide which bike they prefer. Could it be that they're afraid that the consumer will not side with their plans? Whatever the case, displacement MUST be equal. If the racing is not fair that way, then introduce a second class.
For example;
125cc two stroke
250cc two-stroke
250cc four-stroke
Open class - 251cc and up any stroke
What brought this rant on? My good friend forwarded a link to the NEMX (New England MX) home page. He usually does not write a description, he likes me to figure out what he's trying to say!! LOL Well I scrolled down to the bottom of the page and found the following;
* All NEMX Classes will run as scheduled
* Race Program will not be changed.
* CRF150's are allowed in the 85cc class.
* 250 2 Strokes are allowed in the 125/250/Open classes.
* 250 4 Strokes are allowed in the 125/250/Open classes.
* 250 2 Strokes are NOT ALLOWED in the 125 Youth classes.
2-Strokes Are Not Dead Yet!
BRrrrrrrrrap
NEMX allows it's members to ride 250cc two stroke bikes in the 125 & 250 classes.
250cc two stroke bikes will not be allowed to run in the 'Youth' 125 class.Yet in New York just over the border, you have to race a 125cc two stroke against a 250F in the "125" class??
Man I need some Tylenol!!