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Crazy to hear the Honda mention that there's even a possibility of red 2-strokes.
The Shop
I like the criticism Luongo dishs out; that the Japanese manufacturer's have erred in their thinking about focusing exclusively on the four strokes. So he and Youthstream are gonna attempt a remedy with this new class structure. He appears to be trying to create an arena for some of the smaller manufacturer's to develop bikes. I think its great to see them attempt it and I'll be interested to see how it pans out.
Maybe some teams will build machines out of current production Japanese two strokes but I'm doubtful of Japanese factory involvement. I sure hope KTM supports it and I think it'd be great to see TM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Ossa, Maico and other smaller manufacturers in it.
I'm really wondering about the ramifications for the MXdN. Will we actually get to see these two strokes on track with the four strokes at the same time?? That'd be cool to see!
Edit: I re-read this and now realize their indicating its a European Championship so its not a replacement for the MX3 class that their dissolving? If so then are the future MXdN's only going to be MX1 and MX2 classes; so two riders per team? I'd think they'd need more racing at the MXdN to draw the international crowds than just four races worth.
http://www.maicointernational.com/
Says its a British company.
they do still make bikes then. my bad thats a new one on me
I do love seeing the 125 class kicking ass over there. Could....should happen here too!
Personally, I like my two-stroke because I understand it. I know how to do a top end job, and I can do it in an afternoon while drinking a beer. I'm not afraid to split the cases should I have to. In the end though, I really don't care what some other rider is on. I'm just out for fun, and the guy next to me is having fun on thumper, then more power to him. It's really none of my business why someone is riding something different from me.
Pit Row
tsm aint going nowhere
I haven't been a big Luongo fan, but I like how he's sticking to the 300 cc limit. It will make it more interesting than just a standard 250 class.
Steve Guttridge from Kawasaki pretty much takes the cake.. Need some examples?
"As a compromise, if youthstream want to stage a series for manufacturers and people that want to race 2-strokes then great. It is a diverse and free market".
He's basically saying 2-stroke enthusiasts ride the special bus...
Also, Ben Popperwell from Monster Energy Yamaha:
"There are probably only 2 manufacturers left that are still selling 250's."
The head honcho at Yamaha's factory GP team in Europe has never heard of the brand TM. Great.
But it keeps ending with the market, when are buyers really going to make an impact? These small brands might grow in this void, this series might get more attention if it hits at all, all in what order I don't know. If tides will turn, I see Honda adapting ($), at least that was what I read...
I really dig what Luongo is doing here. Kudos to him for having some balls (I guess his crazy 20 year deal with FIM makes him pretty safe).
I believe in series of 3,000 units
3000 units 2007 CR250R estimated costs of 10 million and stock for more than 10 years
even you've admitted the stock engine was terrible and needed help. what good is 49hp, if it has horrible spread and not as easy to ride as the 45-47hp 01?
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