Jap 2 Stroke Return?

[KTM200/stevo0987]

Does anyone here think the jap brands that stoped making 2 strokes will bring them back someday soon?
I know the U.S has tight rules with emissions but if they cant have them atleast bring them to other countrys... To be honest i wouldnt mind a 2015 Cr125

[Rhys]

direct injection 2 strokes are "environmentally friendly " and have been around for a few years all ready

[KTM200/stevo0987]

direct injection 2 strokes are "environmentally friendly " and have been around for a few years all ready

Yea on boat motors and stuff aye i heard that it will take away the 2 stroke hit or something like that

[Jay GTI]

There's no DI 2 smoke bikes, KTM and Husky have stopped their development and OSSA keep talking about their DI Enduro, but last I read they were only at the stage of releasing another prototype.

Rumours were Honda were instrumental in the demise of the 2 banger, due to not owning any significant patents, if this is true then I would be surprised if you'll see a new CR125 anytime soon.

[KTM200/stevo0987]

There's no DI 2 smoke bikes, KTM and Husky have stopped their development and OSSA keep talking about their DI Enduro, but last I read they were only at the stage of releasing another prototype.

Rumours were Honda were instrumental in the demise of the 2 banger, due to not owning any significant patents, if this is true then I would be surprised if you'll see a new CR125 anytime soon.

lol

[ktm84mxc]

In short NO they've invested to heavily in the four/diesel motors, the irony is Yamaha started the Four revolution yet are the only ones still making 2 smokes from Japan.
If you want a modern 2 smoke it's a Euro brand there's plenty to choose from KTM Husky TM Gasgas Beta Husaberg etc.

[KTM200/stevo0987]

In short NO they've invested to heavily in the four/diesel motors, the irony is Yamaha started the Four revolution yet are the only ones still making 2 smokes from Japan.
If you want a modern 2 smoke it's a Euro brand there's plenty to choose from KTM Husky TM Gasgas Beta Husaberg etc.

Yea i know theres nothing wrong with any of those brands.. Those Tm 125s look insane

[george formby]

There's no DI 2 smoke bikes, KTM and Husky have stopped their development and OSSA keep talking about their DI Enduro, but last I read they were only at the stage of releasing another prototype.

the demise Rumours were Honda were instrumental in of the 2 banger, due to not owning any significant patents, if this is true then I would be surprised if you'll see a new CR125 anytime soon.

Er, something happened wit de bold. Never mind. Shirley Honda have patents for the the active radical tech CRM's? A pretty handy bit of design.

But yeah, na, yeah. Wistful thinking.

Best we can hope for is a wee Yerpean company to get bought out by one of the big four.

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