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In the past five years or so I have learned so much about the motor…everything it seemed from a 22re to a vg30e…or so I though.
In late 2007, I had purchased a 2003 Yamaha Banshee with a 350cc “two-stroke” engine. I had no idea what that meant at the time and didn’t care other than the fact that I had to mix the fuel with ‘two-stroke’ oil (which mind you, was kind of expensive, especially when I was burning through a can of gas a day at the coast lol), and; that it seemed to have more power at top end vs some of the 4-strokes out there. Some debated me, but I didn’t listen, I just simply nodded, and sped off with a floppy smile ear-to-ear from all the wind blowing into my helmet seconds later. What I did learn about in that time though was that the 2-stroke was being fazed out for some reason and not produced anymore in the recreational/atv world. Again, I didn’t understand, nor cared as I already had what I needed.
Another thing I didnt realize until recently was that 2-strokes come in a diesel option as well. It wasn’t hiding in a Volkswagen Rabbit or Chevy 3500 series, but it was a GM product until 2005. They were in the General Motor’s (now Caterpillar’s) Electro-Motive Division and were actually deisel locomotives! I’m still learning more about them, but I still lack a lot of understanding to these unique movers…
What I’m curious to know are what are the benefits of the 2 and 4-stroke. Why aren’t there any 2 stroke sedans cruising the streets? Are 2-strokes more or less powerful/efficient than a 4 stroke? Yeah, lots of questions and all cover the spectrum of gas variety. I will likely pose more q’s as the forum page fills. I hope this will be a great topic!
Michael
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