Two-Stroke Articles

What's Old Is New: The Langen Two Stroke

What's Old Is New: The Langen Two Stroke

What's Old Is New: The Langen Two Stroke

Its powerplant is a 250cc two-stroke V-twin.

By Justin Hughes 19 September 2020

03:55 Motorcycle History

Cycleweird: Brütsch Mopetta

Cycleweird: Brütsch Mopetta

Cycleweird: Brütsch Mopetta

Only around five of these still exist in 2020.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 08 September 2020

05:37 Standard and Naked

Would You Roll On A 1970s Kawasaki H2 With Original Tires?

Would You Roll On A 1970s Kawasaki H2 With Original Tires?

Would You Roll On A 1970s Kawasaki H2 With Original Tires?

Is there such a thing as 'too original'?

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 07 August 2020

02:40 Motorcycle History

Relive The Suzuki RG125 Gamma's Glory With This Old School Video

Relive The Suzuki RG125 Gamma's Glory With This Old School Video

Relive The Suzuki RG125 Gamma's Glory With This Old School Video

A lightweight racer's lightweight racer.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 21 July 2020

Here's Your Chance To Buy A 1972 Kawasaki H2 "Widowmaker"

Here's Your Chance To Buy A 1972 Kawasaki H2 "Widowmaker"

Here's Your Chance To Buy A 1972 Kawasaki H2 "Widowmaker"

Two-stroke muscle with bad handling.

By Zac Kurylyk 08 July 2020

Langen Motorcycles Is Bringing Back Two-Stroke Sportbikes

Langen Motorcycles Is Bringing Back Two-Stroke Sportbikes

Langen Motorcycles Is Bringing Back Two-Stroke Sportbikes

The RZ350 formula gets updated for the 2020s.

By Zac Kurylyk 08 July 2020

Could A Clean Two-Stroke Bridge The Gap To Electrification?

Could A Clean Two-Stroke Bridge The Gap To Electrification?

Could A Clean Two-Stroke Bridge The Gap To Electrification?

Taking the smoke out of the two-stroke.

By Dustin Wheelen 07 July 2020

This 1973 Harley-Davidson X90 "Shortster" Is A Piglet, Not A Hog

This 1973 Harley-Davidson X90 "Shortster" Is A Piglet, Not A Hog

This 1973 Harley-Davidson X90 "Shortster" Is A Piglet, Not A Hog

Who wants a Harley-Davidson minibike?

By Zac Kurylyk 26 June 2020

The 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Was The Beginning Of The End For Two-Strokes

The 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Was The Beginning Of The End For Two-Strokes

The 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Was The Beginning Of The End For Two-Strokes

This ring-dinger was a fast, fun bike for street or track.

By Zac Kurylyk 11 June 2020

This Super Clean And Original 1974 Yamaha RD200A Can Be Yours

This Super Clean And Original 1974 Yamaha RD200A Can Be Yours

This Super Clean And Original 1974 Yamaha RD200A Can Be Yours

Low miles, all smiles.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 02 June 2020

This 1966 Jawa Road King Was Ordered From A Catalog

This 1966 Jawa Road King Was Ordered From A Catalog

This 1966 Jawa Road King Was Ordered From A Catalog

In the 1960s, you got your Czech by mail.

By Zac Kurylyk 29 May 2020

This 1978 Yamaha DT400 Is Almost Too Clean For A Dirt Bike

This 1978 Yamaha DT400 Is Almost Too Clean For A Dirt Bike

This 1978 Yamaha DT400 Is Almost Too Clean For A Dirt Bike

This vintage dualie is ready to ride on street or trail.

By Zac Kurylyk 24 April 2020

This Little Yamaha HS1 Is Gorgeous And The Price Is Right

This Little Yamaha HS1 Is Gorgeous And The Price Is Right

This Little Yamaha HS1 Is Gorgeous And The Price Is Right

Want a vintage two-smoker that's had an easy life?

By Zac Kurylyk 21 April 2020

Is This The Rarest R1 You Can Buy In The U.S. Right Now?

Is This The Rarest R1 You Can Buy In The U.S. Right Now?

Is This The Rarest R1 You Can Buy In The U.S. Right Now?

A naked Yamaha blast from the past.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 26 March 2020

Vins Duecinquanta Revives The Road-Legal Two Stroke

Vins Duecinquanta Revives The Road-Legal Two Stroke

Vins Duecinquanta Revives The Road-Legal Two Stroke

Do not go quietly.

By Jacob Black 08 November 2019

John Ellwood Is Back With His Crazy Hybrid Motorcycle Engine

John Ellwood Is Back With His Crazy Hybrid Motorcycle Engine

John Ellwood Is Back With His Crazy Hybrid Motorcycle Engine

Madness...

By Chris Teague 09 October 2019

Vintage Vespas Could Soon Be Banned In Their Hometown

Vintage Vespas Could Soon Be Banned In Their Hometown

Vintage Vespas Could Soon Be Banned In Their Hometown

Time for a new(ish) scoot?

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 05 September 2019

Triple The Fun: Motobrix’s ’74 S3 Mach II 400 “El Citron”

Triple The Fun: Motobrix’s ’74 S3 Mach II 400 “El Citron”

Triple The Fun: Motobrix’s ’74 S3 Mach II 400 “El Citron”

The Toronto-based builder brings the potent ‘70s triple into the modern era.

By Tim Huber 03 May 2019

This 50's Puch 175 SV Barn Find Will Soon Hit The Road Again

This 50's Puch 175 SV Barn Find Will Soon Hit The Road Again

This 50's Puch 175 SV Barn Find Will Soon Hit The Road Again

Would you want to bring this little German two stroke back to life?

By Joss Wellings 03 April 2019

UPDATE: Turns Out This Cool Vincent Lawn Mower Might Be Hot

UPDATE: Turns Out This Cool Vincent Lawn Mower Might Be Hot

UPDATE: Turns Out This Cool Vincent Lawn Mower Might Be Hot

Well, that escalated quickly.

By Jason Marker 03 December 2018

2019 KTM XC and XC-F Range First Look

2019 KTM XC and XC-F Range First Look

2019 KTM XC and XC-F Range First Look

KTM announces details on its 2019 250 XC, 300 XC, 250 XC-F, 350 XC-F, and 450 XC-F models, updating the range’s frames, suspension, and engines

By RideApart Staff 23 May 2018

Bike of the Week: TGS Motorcycles’ “Kamikaze” H2

Bike of the Week: TGS Motorcycles’ “Kamikaze” H2

Bike of the Week: TGS Motorcycles’ “Kamikaze” H2

German customs shop churns out upgraded and updated version of Kawasaki’s legendary 1970s triple dubbed, "The Kamikaze"

By Tim Huber 13 April 2018

KTM Freeride 250 R: 204lbs Of Accessible Dirt Bike

KTM Freeride 250 R: 204lbs Of Accessible Dirt Bike

KTM Freeride 250 R: 204lbs Of Accessible Dirt Bike

KTM Freeride 250 R: 204lbs Of Accessible Dirt BikeFollowing the theme set by the four-stroke Freeride 350, this new two-stroke KTM Freeride 250 R...

By HFL Staff 27 August 2013

Motorcycles And A Misspent Youth

Motorcycles And A Misspent Youth

Motorcycles And A Misspent Youth

Motorcycles And A Misspent YouthThere is apparently a time in your life when, according to a famous 20th Century author, you simply have to “put away...

By Tim Watson 04 June 2013

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