Salient Features of the 2 Stroke Bike and 2 Stroke Engine Kit

Author: mbbimports | Posted: 06.08.2012

Motorcycle engines have between one and six cylinders, they can be air-cooled or water-cooled, and the capacity of the combustion chamber varies from 49 cc (cubic centimetres) to 1500 cc. Two types of internal combustion engine are common: the 4-stroke (used in cars and heavy bikes) and the 2 stroke.

If you are cruising on a 4-stroke superbike and suddenly you find a small, noisy bike overtaking you, that bike could probably a 2 stroke bike. You may wonder how it is possible. That is because 2 stroke bikes are lightweight so offer greater manoeuvrability than the heavier four-stroke bikes. Over the long run, however, 4-stroke bikes can rule the roads due to their powerful, multi-cylinder engines and better lubricating and cooling systems.

Not all 2-stroke bikes are ‘on-road’ types, though. The major users of 2 stroke technology are ‘off-road’ bikers, for example, competition and stunt motorcyclists on motocross, dirt tracks, obstacle courses, mountains and even deserts.

What gives the 2 stroke bike the higher power output? A basic 2 stroke engine has only three moving parts – the crankshaft, the connecting rod and the piston. The engine fires at every second stroke (rather than every four), giving a ‘power stoke’ with every revolution.

Apart from the simple design, other features of 2 stroke bikes are that they have very light weight, high ground clearance, flexible long-travel suspensions, and tyres with a chunky tread pattern to allow them to grip in sand or mud. They are also inexpensive than four stroke bikes. Indeed, so simple is the 2 stroke technology that one can assemble a simple bike with a few tools. In fact, ready to fit 2 stroke engine kit is available online, which can be fitted on any standard bicycle.

Disadvantages of 2 stroke bikes include shorter engine life, the lack of good lubricating and cooling systems, necessity of special oils to be mixed with petrol in the right proportion (if not then it could overheat and stall the engine), air pollution, and propensity to accidents and injuries and the ear-splitting noise.

Despite the disadvantages, the 2 stroke bike and 2 stroke engine kit are quite popular, especially with dirt bikers, stuntmen and competition bikers. The thrill of doing wicked twists and turns, powerful speeds, hanging in the air and jumping on the bumps are just too exciting.

For obtaining 2 stroke engine kits visit the relevant website and order online. The come with complete instructions on how to assemble the simple 2-stroke bikes.

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