Trail Rider

In recent years there seems to have been a major revival in the two stroke machine, this revival of sorts can be attributed to our European friends, in particular KTM. For a company on or over the edge of bankruptcy not so long ago they have become bench mark setters in several areas of bike design and development, especially in pushing their 2 stroke models.
So why are these 2 smokers walking out the doors in Aus?…It seems to me that the population of dirt lovers are looking for a bike that they are able to easily maintain themselves, as an alternative to the new generation 4 stroke.
The hassle of timing and valves is all forgotten, in exchange for a power valve and reed block, there is no questioning that the maintenance is easier on a 2 stroke bike, but in saying that there probably isn’t a great deal of difference in the amount of service required by the two. I think too that the benefit in power to weight and the excitement of riding a 2 banger makes for a better and more fun experience! Plus the dominance in recent years of the four strokes may entice purchases to buy 2 strokes just to be different.
The increase in 2 stroke technology in reducing vibration and increasing reliability and ride ability, in terms more forgiving and predictable power delivery have seen a return in droves of the trail minded new bike buyer.
At the moment there are several bike manufactures vying for your hard earned cash, KTM, Gasgas, Husqvarna and TM just to name a few. There is definitely a place for these animalistic machines in today’s enduro tail market.