Two-strokes back in 2011 US Supercross !

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Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell
what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it.

And when you look at it, that's all the AMA series is.

Until those white shirts over there in Japan feel like making and promoting them again,
they'll back and keep keep the rules stacked in favor to what they want to make.

Another 5 or 10 years, as it is, they just might get their way.................
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12/24/2010 3:33pm
motogrady wrote:
Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it. And...

Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell
what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it.

And when you look at it, that's all the AMA series is.

Until those white shirts over there in Japan feel like making and promoting them again,
they'll back and keep keep the rules stacked in favor to what they want to make.

Another 5 or 10 years, as it is, they just might get their way.................
....HELLO....HELLO, is anyone home?

the united states government doesnt want 2 stroke anything's...lawn mowers, weedeaters, blowers, boats and yes motorcycles, they outlawed them long ago for the street and now they are killing them for everything else!

the ama will let them run anything thing they want to run!
12/24/2010 4:00pm
GuyB wrote:
There's no need for a sticky. Two-stroke fans will keep this up on the front page, no problem.
Haha I can see what you mean GuyB. This thing looks like a monster. It amazes me to witness the level of enthusiasm towards anything two-stroke around here. I love it, vive le Vital and vive la France!
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GuyB wrote:
There's no need for a sticky. Two-stroke fans will keep this up on the front page, no problem.
Haha I can see what you mean GuyB. This thing looks like a monster. It amazes me to witness the level of enthusiasm towards anything two-stroke...
Haha I can see what you mean GuyB. This thing looks like a monster. It amazes me to witness the level of enthusiasm towards anything two-stroke around here. I love it, vive le Vital and vive la France!
AND.....VIVA 2 strokes!

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12/24/2010 7:35pm
motogrady wrote:
Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it. And...

Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell
what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it.

And when you look at it, that's all the AMA series is.

Until those white shirts over there in Japan feel like making and promoting them again,
they'll back and keep keep the rules stacked in favor to what they want to make.

Another 5 or 10 years, as it is, they just might get their way.................
KAWboy14 wrote:
....HELLO....HELLO, is anyone home? the [b]united states government doesnt want 2 stroke [/b]anything's...lawn mowers, weedeaters, blowers, boats and yes motorcycles, they outlawed them long ago for...
....HELLO....HELLO, is anyone home?

the united states government doesnt want 2 stroke anything's...lawn mowers, weedeaters, blowers, boats and yes motorcycles, they outlawed them long ago for the street and now they are killing them for everything else!

the ama will let them run anything thing they want to run!
they aren't outlawed anymore than 2s outboard motors,
yeah everybody knows they were yanked off the street by the EPA,
no, you can't run a CR500 in the big bike class.

We dance to the tune the Japanese want us to dance to.

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From todays racerhead: "Cédric Soubeyras, the very fast French rider on the KTM 250 SX two-smoke, has made a deal with Moto Concepts Yamaha and team...
From todays racerhead:

"Cédric Soubeyras, the very fast French rider on the KTM 250 SX two-smoke, has made a deal with Moto Concepts Yamaha and team manager David Vuillemin to race six rounds of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross tour, beginning with Phoenix."

Come on DC, make it clear to the people that he's going to continue riding a two stroke. Make a big deal out of it, the interest is obviously there.

Why wouldn't this thread be allowed as a sticky?
GuyB wrote:
There's no need for a sticky. Two-stroke fans will keep this up on the front page, no problem.
bump
12/24/2010 11:40pm
motogrady wrote:
Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it. And...

Since the 1800's, companies have held exhibitions and races to prove, promote and sell
what they make. Fulton, Ford, H-D, Evinrude, they all did it.

And when you look at it, that's all the AMA series is.

Until those white shirts over there in Japan feel like making and promoting them again,
they'll back and keep keep the rules stacked in favor to what they want to make.

Another 5 or 10 years, as it is, they just might get their way.................
KAWboy14 wrote:
....HELLO....HELLO, is anyone home? the [b]united states government doesnt want 2 stroke [/b]anything's...lawn mowers, weedeaters, blowers, boats and yes motorcycles, they outlawed them long ago for...
....HELLO....HELLO, is anyone home?

the united states government doesnt want 2 stroke anything's...lawn mowers, weedeaters, blowers, boats and yes motorcycles, they outlawed them long ago for the street and now they are killing them for everything else!

the ama will let them run anything thing they want to run!
Bombardier been Manufacturing a DI 2 stroke which is EPA legal since years.. same as Envirude using the same technology...Ossa just released the lightest trial bike ever which is using EFI technology on a 2 stroke,The OSSA TR 280i. Lotus gonna be releasing a new car with a really clean 2 stroke engine called the Omnivore. Honda released the CRM AR 125 & 250 to the public between 96-99 using the Active Radical System which reduce emissions..Yes it is possible to have a clean 2 stroke without loosing anything from his original powerband! Make them more reliable, no mixing involved, better gas millage and easier to tune in without adding extra pounds.. The 2 stroke engine is more conceited for that type of business.They can try to hype and marketing as much as they can but moneytalk.

BTW, Cédric Soubeyras is a shy humble kid, has charisma , lot of skills and awesome to watch! My only reason why I will start watching Speed again! Merci Beaucoup David et Motoconcepts.. Gonna be rocking Manta shirts now! Cédric will be sporting the 986.
Funny How the industry keep it on the low profile because the project can have wings!!! The integrity of the sport hit rock bottom for $$$$$..

Let's watch together a video that I can call it awkward?????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyl_wQxgGVo



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12/24/2010 11:48pm
Im gonna root this guy on for sure!!! The poor bike no matter whats done to it is no match for 450s, BUT itll be god damned good hearing the beautiful tunes of a 250cc 2 stroke blitz the whoops and BRRAAAAAP off the face of a triple!
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BadExample wrote:
[img]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/sethenslow/cedric2.jpg[/img] Go SOUB SOUB!!!


Go SOUB SOUB!!!
I will follow this thread with huge interest. Can't wait to see the numbers Cedrics YZ pumps out. Great you are willing to share everything with us!

DV you are a clever guy when it comes to marketing. Anda racing in the end is just marketing. I see great things coming to Cedric, your team and modern motocross thanks to this initiative. I think what Cedric did 2010 in the MX1-class was both an impressive performance and clever marketing by Sarholz.

Happy new year to all of you involved
12/25/2010 3:31am Edited Date/Time 12/25/2010 3:40am
BadExample wrote:
[img]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/sethenslow/cedric2.jpg[/img] Go SOUB SOUB!!!


Go SOUB SOUB!!!
themrtoad wrote:
I will follow this thread with huge interest. Can't wait to see the numbers Cedrics YZ pumps out. Great you are willing to share everything with...
I will follow this thread with huge interest. Can't wait to see the numbers Cedrics YZ pumps out. Great you are willing to share everything with us!

DV you are a clever guy when it comes to marketing. Anda racing in the end is just marketing. I see great things coming to Cedric, your team and modern motocross thanks to this initiative. I think what Cedric did 2010 in the MX1-class was both an impressive performance and clever marketing by Sarholz.

Happy new year to all of you involved
Edited post!
12/25/2010 3:37am Edited Date/Time 12/25/2010 9:45am
Here is some latest numbers from Cédric against the Factory backed 4 stroke. Cédric was riding equipment from KTM Sarholz ( KTM stealership).Numbers don't lie.



18. / 19. Dezember 2010

SX1

Ergebnis B Zeittraining Samstag DMSB SX 05/10 FIM 297/50 UEM 21/134

Zeitnahme und Auswertung: WIGE PERFORMANCE GmbH, 53520 Meuspath (GER), www.wige-performance.de Seite 1

Zeitnahme-Obfrau: Sonja Hügle, Nürtingen gedruckt : 18.12.2010 - 14:31

ADAC Supercross München

Olympiahalle (350 m)

Samstag, 18.12.2010

Pos # Name NAT Marke Team/Bewerber Rdn Zeit km/h

1 120 Soubeyras Cedric FRA KTM KTM Sarholz Racing Team 15 25.361 51.812

2 109 Boni Matt USA Kawasaki Sturm Racing Team 16 25.628 51.272

3 4 Neugebauer Filip CZ Kawasaki ZAP Kawasaki Elf Team Pfeil 15 26.120 50.306

4 18 Siebler Cole USA Honda Honda-Meyer-Racing-Team 16 26.216 50.122

5 20 Vongsana Khounsith FRA KTM KTM Scott Racing Team 14 26.290 49.981

6 108 Rodrigues Joaquim POR Honda Team Honda Waldmann 15 26.509 49.568

7 129 Sallefranque Josse FRA Yamaha ACMoTeC-Öhlins-MG Sport 12 26.673 49.263

8 23 Peick Weston USA Yamaha ACMoTeC-Öhlins-MG Sport 17 26.732 49.155

9 114 Vanni Julien FRA Honda Team Honda Waldmann 14 26.925 48.802

10 32 Sturm Robert GER Kawasaki MG Sport 15 27.129 48.435

11 21 Terreblanche Shannon RSA Young Force Racing 11 27.968 46.982

12 25 Lafont Yohan FRA KTM KTM Kosak Racing 13 27.980 46.962

13 6 Adrian Andre GER Honda KMP-Racing-team 14 28.314 46.408







Gruppe A:

1. Musquin Mickael (FRA, HON), 25.431

2. Renner Ricky (USA, KAW), 26.011

...3. Catanzaro AJ (USA, KAW), 26.022

4. Pellegrini Angelo (ITA, SUZ), 26.025

...5. Clark Ryan (USA, HON), 26.078

6. Thuresson Filip (SWE, SUZ), 26.194

7. Rombaut Loic (FRA, KAW), 26.247

8. Maier Teddy (USA, KAW), 26.315

9. Sewell Travis (USA, KAW), 26.571

10. Saylor Jakob (USA, SUZ), 26.927

11. Ludwig Stefan (GER, KAW), 28.272

12. Chittaro Manuel (GER, KTM), 28.332



Gruppe B:

1. Soubeyras Cedric (FRA, KTM), 25.361

2. Boni Matt (USA, KAW), 25.628

3. Neugebauer Filip (CZE, KAW), 26.120

4. Siebler Cole (USA, HON), 26.216

5. Vongsana Khounsith (FRA, KTM), 26.290

6. Rodrigues Joaquim (POR, HON), 26.509

7. Sallefranque Josse (FRA, YAM), 26.673

8. Peick Weston (USA, YAM), 26.732

9. Vanni Julien (FRA, HON), 26.925

10. Sturm Robert (GER, KAW), 27.129

11. Terreblanche Shannon (RSA, SUZ), 27.968

12. Lafont Yohan (FRA, KTM), 27.980

13. Adrian Andre (GER, HON), 28.314



Gruppe C:

1. Thomas Jason (USA, SUZ), 26.418

2. Richier Florent (FRA, KAW), 26.440

3. Nemeth Kornel (HUN, SUZ), 26.620

4. Ramette Thomas (FRA, KTM), 26.719

5. Esposti Davide Degli (ITA, SUZ), 26.773

6. Mannevy Cedric (FRA, SUZ), 26.791

7. Sellards Brock (USA, HON), 26.921

8. Johnson Chad (USA, KAW), 27.140



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12/25/2010 6:31am
BadExample wrote:
[img]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/sethenslow/cedric2.jpg[/img] Go SOUB SOUB!!!


Go SOUB SOUB!!!
That shirt is sweet. I want one really bad. Santa is it too late to ask for another present.
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12/25/2010 9:54am
BadExample wrote:
Here is some latest numbers from Cédric against the Factory backed 4 stroke. Cédric was riding equipment from KTM Sarholz ( KTM stealership).Numbers don't lie.18. /...
Here is some latest numbers from Cédric against the Factory backed 4 stroke. Cédric was riding equipment from KTM Sarholz ( KTM stealership).Numbers don't lie.



18. / 19. Dezember 2010

SX1

Ergebnis B Zeittraining Samstag DMSB SX 05/10 FIM 297/50 UEM 21/134

Zeitnahme und Auswertung: WIGE PERFORMANCE GmbH, 53520 Meuspath (GER), www.wige-performance.de Seite 1

Zeitnahme-Obfrau: Sonja Hügle, Nürtingen gedruckt : 18.12.2010 - 14:31

ADAC Supercross München

Olympiahalle (350 m)

Samstag, 18.12.2010

Pos # Name NAT Marke Team/Bewerber Rdn Zeit km/h

1 120 Soubeyras Cedric FRA KTM KTM Sarholz Racing Team 15 25.361 51.812

2 109 Boni Matt USA Kawasaki Sturm Racing Team 16 25.628 51.272

3 4 Neugebauer Filip CZ Kawasaki ZAP Kawasaki Elf Team Pfeil 15 26.120 50.306

4 18 Siebler Cole USA Honda Honda-Meyer-Racing-Team 16 26.216 50.122

5 20 Vongsana Khounsith FRA KTM KTM Scott Racing Team 14 26.290 49.981

6 108 Rodrigues Joaquim POR Honda Team Honda Waldmann 15 26.509 49.568

7 129 Sallefranque Josse FRA Yamaha ACMoTeC-Öhlins-MG Sport 12 26.673 49.263

8 23 Peick Weston USA Yamaha ACMoTeC-Öhlins-MG Sport 17 26.732 49.155

9 114 Vanni Julien FRA Honda Team Honda Waldmann 14 26.925 48.802

10 32 Sturm Robert GER Kawasaki MG Sport 15 27.129 48.435

11 21 Terreblanche Shannon RSA Young Force Racing 11 27.968 46.982

12 25 Lafont Yohan FRA KTM KTM Kosak Racing 13 27.980 46.962

13 6 Adrian Andre GER Honda KMP-Racing-team 14 28.314 46.408







Gruppe A:

1. Musquin Mickael (FRA, HON), 25.431

2. Renner Ricky (USA, KAW), 26.011

...3. Catanzaro AJ (USA, KAW), 26.022

4. Pellegrini Angelo (ITA, SUZ), 26.025

...5. Clark Ryan (USA, HON), 26.078

6. Thuresson Filip (SWE, SUZ), 26.194

7. Rombaut Loic (FRA, KAW), 26.247

8. Maier Teddy (USA, KAW), 26.315

9. Sewell Travis (USA, KAW), 26.571

10. Saylor Jakob (USA, SUZ), 26.927

11. Ludwig Stefan (GER, KAW), 28.272

12. Chittaro Manuel (GER, KTM), 28.332



Gruppe B:

1. Soubeyras Cedric (FRA, KTM), 25.361

2. Boni Matt (USA, KAW), 25.628

3. Neugebauer Filip (CZE, KAW), 26.120

4. Siebler Cole (USA, HON), 26.216

5. Vongsana Khounsith (FRA, KTM), 26.290

6. Rodrigues Joaquim (POR, HON), 26.509

7. Sallefranque Josse (FRA, YAM), 26.673

8. Peick Weston (USA, YAM), 26.732

9. Vanni Julien (FRA, HON), 26.925

10. Sturm Robert (GER, KAW), 27.129

11. Terreblanche Shannon (RSA, SUZ), 27.968

12. Lafont Yohan (FRA, KTM), 27.980

13. Adrian Andre (GER, HON), 28.314



Gruppe C:

1. Thomas Jason (USA, SUZ), 26.418

2. Richier Florent (FRA, KAW), 26.440

3. Nemeth Kornel (HUN, SUZ), 26.620

4. Ramette Thomas (FRA, KTM), 26.719

5. Esposti Davide Degli (ITA, SUZ), 26.773

6. Mannevy Cedric (FRA, SUZ), 26.791

7. Sellards Brock (USA, HON), 26.921

8. Johnson Chad (USA, KAW), 27.140



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Okay come on.. first of all factory backed 4-strokes?? I'll admit my Euro factory rider knowledge isn't that great but I'm almost 100% sure Matt Boni and Cole Siebler, as good as they are, are not factory backed in any way even in Germany. Yes it's great he beat those guys, but I don't think anyone here will call those 2 top flight in the US series. Boni did well 2 years ago before his knee injury.

And 25 second lap times?? Sure sounds much more like Arenacross to me than SX.

I wish this guy luck and I'll be watching to see how he does, but quit trying to break your arm patting him on the back for beating guys who will have trouble making mains come A1.
12/25/2010 10:33am
Agree totally with ya Shawn142.. but I am still 100% behind the project. Just a little proof that a 250cc smoker can be competitive with the right rider in a 4 stroke environment where the displacement rule is fair Smile Hope it will start a trend and help motivated others to do the same.. I would like to see a kid like J-Law on a 2 stroke!
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12/25/2010 11:16am
Actually they're running 250 vs 250 there the way it should be right? That just proves a 2-stroke is better than a 4-stroke. Wink
12/25/2010 11:38am Edited Date/Time 12/25/2010 11:44am
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Actually they're running 250 vs 250 there the way it should be right? That just proves a 2-stroke is better than a 4-stroke. Wink
NO Void only the Aussies has this privilege.. The FIM and AMA have still the same displacement rules. But a least they run a 125 championship out there . UEM EMX 125

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iwN84wjrzw
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12/25/2010 11:50am
Cool, even more proof that 2-strokes are better than 4-strokes then. Smile
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12/25/2010 12:40pm
With french wonderkid Cédric Soubeyras !

Team Yamaha Motoconcept, 250YZ, 6 races (from Phoenix to San Diego).

Excellent news !!!
someone is a little grumpy today. Many people have tried to qualify but didnt have the right support backing them up so they could qualify. But...
someone is a little grumpy today. Many people have tried to qualify but didnt have the right support backing them up so they could qualify. But this time motoconcepts is putting an actual two stroke rider on a bike that should easily be able to compete with the four bangers. We dont expect him to make the podium, we just want a solid finish that will show everyone that two strokes can compete against the pigs with the right support and the right rider.
if it cant get on the podium then it really is being competitive. you could put a top guy on a 125 and he could beat a bunch of 450's, does that make the bike competitive in the sx/mx class?

"If your not winning, Your losing"
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Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I think it was Jacksonville or maybe Dallas. It was the fastest I've seen anyone ride on an SX track, ever. He passed RC and put 30 yards on him in the first 1/3 lap of their heat race. I've never seen anyone demoralize RC like that (except maybe DV12 at Indy in 02'). I have no doubt that JBS, on that bike, would be giving everyone else fits indoors.
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12/25/2010 1:23pm
Xracer wrote:
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I...
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I think it was Jacksonville or maybe Dallas. It was the fastest I've seen anyone ride on an SX track, ever. He passed RC and put 30 yards on him in the first 1/3 lap of their heat race. I've never seen anyone demoralize RC like that (except maybe DV12 at Indy in 02'). I have no doubt that JBS, on that bike, would be giving everyone else fits indoors.
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12/25/2010 1:28pm Edited Date/Time 12/25/2010 1:28pm
I haven't read through the whole thread, so this may have been covered...



Is he fast enough to consistently make the night show? Mains?



I was stoked that Sleeter was going to ride the 250 2T at the nats, but he seemed to have trouble qualifying...
12/25/2010 1:38pm
Xracer wrote:
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I...
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I think it was Jacksonville or maybe Dallas. It was the fastest I've seen anyone ride on an SX track, ever. He passed RC and put 30 yards on him in the first 1/3 lap of their heat race. I've never seen anyone demoralize RC like that (except maybe DV12 at Indy in 02'). I have no doubt that JBS, on that bike, would be giving everyone else fits indoors.
Man racing was so much better then than it is now. There is so many more turns and just all around better more exciting racing with all the wrecks and passes.
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I realize I'm a little late to THIS game, and will probably jinx it because that Matthes guy (we know what he is all about) won't be clicking. But without reading through all of this, am I to understand that someone will be competing in the 450cc class on a 250cc bike? Why does that just sound stupid? Is there actually a rule book that allows such a thing?
12/25/2010 1:58pm Edited Date/Time 12/25/2010 1:59pm
Xracer wrote:
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I...
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I think it was Jacksonville or maybe Dallas. It was the fastest I've seen anyone ride on an SX track, ever. He passed RC and put 30 yards on him in the first 1/3 lap of their heat race. I've never seen anyone demoralize RC like that (except maybe DV12 at Indy in 02'). I have no doubt that JBS, on that bike, would be giving everyone else fits indoors.
Man racing was so much better then than it is now. There is so many more turns and just all around better more exciting racing with...
Man racing was so much better then than it is now. There is so many more turns and just all around better more exciting racing with all the wrecks and passes.
4 stroke is such a ridiculous concept to the sport.It never been so lame since his resurrection!
12/25/2010 2:07pm
newmann wrote:
I realize I'm a little late to THIS game, and will probably jinx it because that Matthes guy (we know what he is all about) won't...
I realize I'm a little late to THIS game, and will probably jinx it because that Matthes guy (we know what he is all about) won't be clicking. But without reading through all of this, am I to understand that someone will be competing in the 450cc class on a 250cc bike? Why does that just sound stupid? Is there actually a rule book that allows such a thing?
Steve Matthes Two stroke fans....you have found your Jesus..and his name is SOUBEYRAS
quote from Bercy 2010...
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12/25/2010 2:15pm
Xracer wrote:
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I...
Who remembers when Bubba first came back from injury in 05' on the SR250? I'll need to rummage through my tapes to be sure, but I think it was Jacksonville or maybe Dallas. It was the fastest I've seen anyone ride on an SX track, ever. He passed RC and put 30 yards on him in the first 1/3 lap of their heat race. I've never seen anyone demoralize RC like that (except maybe DV12 at Indy in 02'). I have no doubt that JBS, on that bike, would be giving everyone else fits indoors.
Chad used to be a pretty good rider. He didn't get much respect back then either. That was the James Stewart show.
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12/25/2010 2:29pm
I really miss watching racers ride aggresively. Now, you only see guys on 450s get aggressive every once in awhile (during a breif battle, or to make a pass), because if they know if they ride the bike to the limit, eventually they are going to end up on the ground. Put simply: I find it more exciting watching an individual ride a bike to its absolute max, and then some - rather than watching someone race a bike conservatively (i.e. 450's).

Also, with the level of progression nowdays, it would be absolutely mind blowing to watch a field of 250cc smokers line up and go to war with each other. Guys like Reed, Dungey, Stewart, RV2, wouldn't have that extra power that allows the men to seperate from the boys, and I gaurentee the racing would be a lot closer. (that's just a educated guess, and if you spend a few minutes thinking critically about it, it might start to make sense).

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