Dirt Bike Magazine: Cost of 2 Stroke vs. 4 Stroke…
by L.A.SLEEVE
Updated: February 13, 2011
Dirt Bike Magazine&squot;s "Reality Check" Comparing the cost of two-strokes and four-strokes:
"We love the four-stroke revolution. We love the sound of a big thumper. We love the feel, the traction and the technology. Judging by the sales numbers, so does the rest of the country. But like all affairs, it&squot;s best to take a deep breath and look at the big picture. Four-strokes cost more. They have higher initial price, they require more maintenance, and oh, man, do they cost more when they blow.
To give you an idea of what the four-stroke revolution brings with it, we put together a cost comparison for motor maintenance for a year between a Honda CR125R and a Honda CRF250R, with the help of Santa Barbara Motorsports. We&squot;re not trying to scare anyone. This is just a..."
To read more click on the "Reality Check" article link above...
"We love the four-stroke revolution. We love the sound of a big thumper. We love the feel, the traction and the technology. Judging by the sales numbers, so does the rest of the country. But like all affairs, it&squot;s best to take a deep breath and look at the big picture. Four-strokes cost more. They have higher initial price, they require more maintenance, and oh, man, do they cost more when they blow.
To give you an idea of what the four-stroke revolution brings with it, we put together a cost comparison for motor maintenance for a year between a Honda CR125R and a Honda CRF250R, with the help of Santa Barbara Motorsports. We&squot;re not trying to scare anyone. This is just a..."
To read more click on the "Reality Check" article link above...
