Edited Date/Time
1/21/2012 6:42pm
From Dirt Rider
No "Either-Or" Principle
KTM 'Ready To Race' In The Future With Modern Two-Strokes!
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Ktm Ceo Stefan Pierer
Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM. For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor principle for the future, above all in motor sports and in the company's support of the next generation of competitors.
The Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology. KTM boss Stefan Pierer continues to see meaningful applications for the light power pack and has constantly promoted further development in this area of engine technology.
Costs and efficiency
"It was always clear to us that the two-stroke engine would play an important role, also in the future. For example with regards to the next generation of offroad riders - and here we are speaking about a very influential target group of consumers for whom the two-stroke is unbeatable in terms of efficiency and costs. For this reason we have never hesitated in continuing to further develop this technology - the potential for which is by far not exhausted," commented Stefan Pierer. "Currently two-strokes make up almost half of all offroad motorcycles. More than 20,000 customers who decided for a two-stroke just in the last financial year are certainly the best evidence for the continual demand of this technology. Above all, this is especially valid for young offroad riders. They want to train a lot and are particularly dependent on being able to know exactly what they have to spend."
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Taddy Blazusiak
First choice for extreme Enduro races
Stefan Pierer continues: "There are also areas in serious motor sports where it is difficult not to go for two stroke technology. One of the most obvious examples is the increasingly popular Extreme Enduro events. Also, we have to welcome the FIM decision that from next season there will again be a junior class on 125 cc two-strokes as part of the MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships."
No "either-or" principle
In principle, KTM takes the position that in the medium term it will be legitimate to have various engine concepts on the market. Stefan Pierer: "There is no "either-or". In the coming years, sophisticated two-stroke engines will find as many takers as modern four-strokes - but also completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years.
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Sportminicycles Action
There will be good opportunities for all of this technology. Also with the range of engine development we must consider a market situation that will be more intensely specialised and directed towards niches. "
Finally, the motor sport enthusiast KTM boss underlines: "At KTM the two-stroke will continue to remain an integral part of the future model planning. We have already recognised new topics and initiated the development of even more powerful, quieter and above all less polluting two-stroke sports models within the framework of a specific project grouping."
No "Either-Or" Principle
KTM 'Ready To Race' In The Future With Modern Two-Strokes!
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Ktm Ceo Stefan Pierer
Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM. For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor principle for the future, above all in motor sports and in the company's support of the next generation of competitors.
The Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology. KTM boss Stefan Pierer continues to see meaningful applications for the light power pack and has constantly promoted further development in this area of engine technology.
Costs and efficiency
"It was always clear to us that the two-stroke engine would play an important role, also in the future. For example with regards to the next generation of offroad riders - and here we are speaking about a very influential target group of consumers for whom the two-stroke is unbeatable in terms of efficiency and costs. For this reason we have never hesitated in continuing to further develop this technology - the potential for which is by far not exhausted," commented Stefan Pierer. "Currently two-strokes make up almost half of all offroad motorcycles. More than 20,000 customers who decided for a two-stroke just in the last financial year are certainly the best evidence for the continual demand of this technology. Above all, this is especially valid for young offroad riders. They want to train a lot and are particularly dependent on being able to know exactly what they have to spend."
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Taddy Blazusiak
First choice for extreme Enduro races
Stefan Pierer continues: "There are also areas in serious motor sports where it is difficult not to go for two stroke technology. One of the most obvious examples is the increasingly popular Extreme Enduro events. Also, we have to welcome the FIM decision that from next season there will again be a junior class on 125 cc two-strokes as part of the MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships."
No "either-or" principle
In principle, KTM takes the position that in the medium term it will be legitimate to have various engine concepts on the market. Stefan Pierer: "There is no "either-or". In the coming years, sophisticated two-stroke engines will find as many takers as modern four-strokes - but also completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years.
Ktm Motorcycles Two Strokes Sportminicycles Action
There will be good opportunities for all of this technology. Also with the range of engine development we must consider a market situation that will be more intensely specialised and directed towards niches. "
Finally, the motor sport enthusiast KTM boss underlines: "At KTM the two-stroke will continue to remain an integral part of the future model planning. We have already recognised new topics and initiated the development of even more powerful, quieter and above all less polluting two-stroke sports models within the framework of a specific project grouping."
"completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years. "
EFI (against AMA rule) twin cylinder. Constant variable transmission. All the technology is out there, they could make some cool stuff.
They are going to have an uphill battle with the EPA though. I really hate that agency.
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STFU! You're just a dumb-bot anyway.
Gibby, turn the thing off. It's just too annoying.
Attending a GNCC a few years back, I was taking to the KTM guys. They had
a hell of a rig. All the riders were cool and easygoing. Up walks this big
blond guy, I took him as manager or something 'cause everyone kinda
clammed up. Green had quit the 2 and it was Zooks last year with it.
"So, how long before KTM stops making 2 strokes?" I ask, just making
conversation.
Freaking guy turns and looks me straight in the eye.
I could feel the contempt. There was hatred in those blue eyes.
I mean, he was ready to rumble. Noise to some, music to me..............
"VEE AT KTM VILL ALLLVAYS MAKE DA 2 STROOKE!"
The current two stroke design is dated Void. Electric start is cool but lets get to injection reduce the size of the crank, work on the frame. No need for the gas to be way up high. Reverse the air intake and fuel ah-la Husaberg. Honda left us with electronic ports, enhance that idea.
Its tough with electric motor technology just emerging.
2) reduce the size of the crank?
3) Frame? How is that a 2-stroke issue? The same effort is put into the frames of both the 2 and the 4 at KTM as far as I know.
4) Reversing air intake is not a 2-stroke issue, why not do that on the 4-stroke too?
I don't know, it's hard to improve something that is already near perfect.
We've got him on the 12-step program.
My man Mike Farmer ran down the 50+ A Class at Tomahawk on Sunday on his YZ144. After crashing in the first turn and getting up last. Against 450s.
Pit Row
I am with you though if they put serious effort into a 2 stroke it would be worlds better than anything else out there.
The problem is that they have to sell them in America and the AMA will not allow KTM to race that bike in National Competition.
Just sounds like extra weight.
Have to see again, but think in '08 DI two stroke category got another CARB(Cal Air Resources Board) award for least pollution emitting engine in small engine category think which would include MX sized engines.
Some boat motor makers have had it for some years; Yamaha included.
Isn't current EPA using some of Calif EPA(or CAR
Cal has the most stringent emission rules in the US and thought BO admin adopted them.
It is possible to make a still better two cycle motor. And they are FAR FAR FAR away from perfect. The modern design is the same as it has been since, well the late 80's. Case reed, lower ports, mechanical power valves all are from near three decades ago. Understanding the idea behind the engine you will see the logic in what I am talking about.
In 1995 four stroke mx bikes were based on long stroke, heavy slow engines. When Yamaha wanted to build a competitive four stroke engine they looked at different ways of getting the job done. Take that same idea behind the 1980 two stroke and I bet a smooth power churning, clean burning motor will exist.
If you go to the factory two strokes, they were smooth and tractors that made horsepower from bottom to top. Not switches that the public was given.
Not entirely true Tiki.
The public was offered low end 2 strokes. My '72 250 Husky had a pipe
with a stinger the size of a silver dollar. Nothing but low end. Great bike.
But, you could get more hp if you played with ports and expansion chambers.
You lost some low end, but you gained it on top. Harder to ride, but yes, faster.
And that's what guys did.
Anyone remember the Kawasaki Green Streak?
Probally a 200 rpm powerband, but when yer in it, yer on it.
Kinda funny really, 15 years of working the 4 stroke, and to this day,
head to head the 2 eats it alive.
Advertising at it's finest................
The last I saw all my old racin' pic's, they were in an album that vanished
along with a bitch that couldn't take a joke.
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