2 Strokes Are The Best | Huge Dirt Biker #2

[@Briank-ef5iq]

Old school carburetored 2 strokes is only way to go!! For me

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I agree 1000%. The manufactures profit heavily off foolish buyers that waste money on 12,000 rpm hockey puck piston motors that are total junk. And then those wonderful junky TPI 2 stroke motors...!!! Don't get me started.. !!! CARBED 2 stroke are the epitome in reliability. Now air cooled 4 strokes are reliable so if you want a decent 4 stroke then stick with them.

[@chewyb383]

@@carlatamanczyk3891 Haven't had a single issue with my 21 TPI 300. I know some have, but it is far from the norm with normal maintenance. It also works really well with elevation changes. My son's carb'd bike on the other hand was another story. An electron carb fixed that issue. I love carb'd bikes. Don't get me wrong. But the tpi bike is good. Here's a vid for you from Cole: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKfLapR7atF6j9E

[@melo5848]

@@chewyb383 same, no problem with my 21 300 tpi and it’s by far the best bike I’ve ever ridden.

[@autismion]

good luck getting 200 miles out of a tank with any 2 stroke. I like 2 stroke for trials and hard enduro, 4 stroke for dual sporting/long rides

[@Dat_Sun]

This is a fun subject. 4-stroke is the new 2-stroke. More affordable, extremely reliable. The modern 250's have to be ridden to understand. I will never get back on a tpi made with china ktm. Tpi bikes are a hot mess of Chinese parts and pressure sensors. Rotella sucks!

[@Leick42]

I'm a big 2 stroke fan, but I do have to agreee that the yamaha yzf250's are gettin' it.

[@Dat_Sun]

@@Leick42 I went from a new 22 huskavarna tpi bike to a 22 yz250fx. I did have to make a few changes to make it comfortable for me up here in the rocky mountains. Suspension revalved, heavy GTYR fly wheel and a throttle cam that eliminates the on off feeling. I've got about 10 hours on the YZFX now, It's smoother, less fatiguing and faster everywhere than my state of the the art 2022 TE150I was. I immediately noticed the fx felt lighter once moving than the TE150I, It's way more flickable for some reason. Additional significant benefits, Much higher cruising speed so I can get to the BLM land without loading it into my truck. Gets what seems like almost twice the fuel economy. The yzfx lists weight wet and ready to ride, so ultimately not much heavier than the lightest TPI bikes. I would normally agree with Morgan about 4 stroke dirt bikes not sounding the best, but this 250FX rev's to the moon and sounds beautiful doing it, It's almost concerning how high this engine revs, but it always sounds great. Something else about the Yamaha is on rough terrain nothing rattles or shakes, it's well engineered. My huskavarna sounded like a K-mart mountain bike on the rough stuff.

[@raypeery6317]

@@Dat_Sun "My huskavarna sounded like a K-mart mountain bike on the rough stuff." LOL

[@bigjoe1587]

Morgan your 4st sound description a wet fart is 100% accurate! 2 strokes rule! KX500 for life!

[@Jacare1973]

I got back in the game many years ago with a crf450. Then a cr500. Then another cr500, then another cr500, then a kx500. Then sold the crf450. Then a ktm300xcw. Still hoarding all my 2 strokes! 😬

[@anthonyholder149]

4 stroke for life... My mate brand new 2020 2 stroke 1st ride out can't start.. Bike does in the dunes.. Jetted horribly from dealer.. Me.... Push button and go😜

[@theelmoreteam9097]

Ride both (450xcf, 250xcw, now 250ec gasgas) all are fun but two stroke is way more fun. 4stroke drives you while 2stroke is more nimble, smells and sounds better to. If your riding track sure 4stroke but for tight single track…. Two stroke all day. It’s like a front wheel drive bs rear wheel😂

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

The difference is like cosmopolitan magazine models from the 90’s to today... pick your plumpness... but hey I’ll ride em both, I don’t care...

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

Got one of each now thanks for my buddy who has one of each, they're just different that's the truth! It's like horses, maybe riding the old trusted quarter horse versus the spirited Arab! Wet fart, you got my wife cracking up with that one!

[@kirtusmanzini3986]

I have purposely raced a KTM 300 for 250 hours on a top end just to prove a guy wrong and other than i slight loss of power after around 175 hours it still ran great. I'm with you 100-150 hours is a good time to swap a piston!

[@scottphillips445]

2025 250 SX is what I might get. Why? Hamfisted riding style. Easier to control under full throttle old school 125ish style of riding a 250.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

When you’re behind a 4 stroke, you can smell the owner’s shame.

[@highlandcycles]

Bwahahahaha

[@scottphillips445]

If I were you I would not put a rekluse on because out of the box the engine and transmission are just fine when you just dropped 2 k on suspension! The 6500s sounds like a kyb kit. Getting rid of the air forks is 1st. The spring and spring kit run 600s . The bladder kit is also mandatory because of the long rides. 15 minutes at Washougal is a piston thing. Desert woods rides go for hours at a time. A local shorty is 2 hours.

[@mattd757]

The real question is, why can’t I get a 2t in my truck? Maybe I would ride a streetbike if I could get one with a 2t…….

[@alewis3419]

6 speed FC 450 for the desert, XCw 300 for Colorado. Both go to whitewash because why not.

[@dhill41410]

Morgan, I’m Loving these “huge dirt biker” videos. Too damn funny, and I am in agreement, the comments are making the whole experience even better.

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

2 strokes truck, 4 strokes suck.😜👍

[@Fr0z3nFr0g]

Idk man, a good running 4 stroke w/out the newer cat/emissions smells quite good to me, gimme dem unburnt hydrocarbons. Not much beats castor 927 tho.... I run it in my saw just cause I don't live that 2 stroke life, but want to enjoy the smell. Lol. And to be honest, my rfs sounds pretty good, at least to me. If it was as easy to get a street legal 2 stroke, I'd be all over it though.

[@davidanderson2393]

I had to laugh about the 4 stroke line, I think they are great when someone else owns them. I ride with a buddy who owns a 250 and 350 ktm 4 stroke, I let him ride my 300 ktm and he went out and bought a 300.

[@probegt75]

For racing 2 stroke all day long if you just want to trail ride then 4 stroke...I suppose.

[@trblemkr1d106]

Four strokes sound like a fat guy farting into a can . It was a nerdy EPA guy that forced bike makers to go to four strokes to save baby seals or some crap . So while his electric car consumes mountains of coal to make electricity we lose the milage range of gasoline automobiles . Never let a hippy or a fem guy make cars . PK

[@hotrodhootie]

Man I own a 2021 GasGas MC 125 my buddy laughed at me till he road it then he said that thing will kill you it was funny 😄!

[@bryankimsey8167]

I guess we can be friends again now. :)

[@1176hambone]

I got a 22 TC250 in April. Haven't really been riding since I was 11 yesterday old. I'm 45 now. The TC250 was a screaming Banshee. I put in the Green Spring in power valve and Flywheel weight 9oz. It's so uch more rideable now. I went from being disillusioned with its abrupt power curve to ecstatic with the newfound rideability. So stoked about my 2 stroke!

[@bartman376]

I have a yz 250 I just did the same thing, I put a 11 oz on it . Made a huge difference!

[@kevinfarmer7896]

Have KTM300, way more nimble, better lug in technical, easier clutch work, more flow in downhills, faster acceleration, so yes, 2 stroke wins!

[@Bodie2020]

Carb 2stroke in my eyes are great. But if I ever buy a new bike it has to have the magic button on it. If I get a yz I will order a button kit. I still think that in general a starter isn’t needed but for people who have hurt themselves as I have I absolutely need one.

[@prestonking5692]

2 strokes matter haulin ass mixing gas and slapping ass!!!!

[@SeatTime]

I'm offended that you think I'm so easily offended.

[@highlandcycles]

HAHAHA YES!!!

[@sarahdell4042]

I primarily ride very hard single track, and wouldn’t want anything other than a 2 stroke. Simply for the weight savings, and heat management. The few people I ride with on 4 strokes are always having overheating issues. Not to mention the heat they give off to the rider. For wide open desert riding, 4 stroke all day!

[@enduro-parts-aus]

"you gotta change the piston every 10 seconds" that gave me a good laugh 😂

[@highlandcycles]

😂😂😂

[@samwittstruck.6685]

Only if piston is installed backwards.

[@shawncordeiroTerraceBC]

trail 4 stroke bikes like tt-r xr dr are cheaper to operaite then 2 stroke bikes BUT the old school trail 2 strokes were just as cheap like kdx jr/ds pe

[@michaelkuder5348]

How about those electric bikes..............

[@slutnik2439]

Morgan! To help your argument on price a 2023 yz250 is almost 3k cheaper than a new 450! The Austrian brands are at the price they’re at because of the amount of money in R&D they’ve spent on the technology etc…

[@joshmoore8488]

you are right I had a 2 stroke it was a 125 and I took it on this guy track he had a 450 and bet him on his only track

[@scottphillips445]

57 out of the box makes me think the only mod needed is a flywheel weight!

[@scootypuffjr.]

My first street bike was a 2-stroke. My first dirt bike was a 4-stroke. I got it all backwards. Of course they are both now iconic. 1984 RZ350 and a 1978 XR75. I still have the XR.

[@albertchavez2693]

First dirt bike ct 70 mini trail at 10 and first street bike Kawasaki 750 triple and yes it almost killed me

[@packracer515]

I’m old and fat and the four stroke fits my lazy riding style. That the long and short of it.

[@2wheeluke165]

Wet farts! LMFAO!! You nailed it. Everyone needs to work on growing a thick skin. When I was growing up it sometimes was a challenge to make someone butt hert. Not anymore, wear the wrong color underwear and it gives people ptsd

[@highlandcycles]

🤣😂

[@gilmag1530]

Man keep on! Lol love it! No lie though - just like you with having both 2 and 4 strokes, I have so much more fun on 2 strokes. Even just warming it up at the trailhead I'm already having fun and in a different mental state.

[@highlandcycles]

Agree

[@marsniper27]

I'm with ya on this one. My dad has a sxf and it's nice not a bad ride but it doesn't compare to me and my brother's sx s

[@scottphillips445]

Somebody tell Jett that 4 strikes suck!

[@happyman8488]

Came from cr 125 and then yz 250 two stroke. I have been riding a yz 450 f for 4 years now and I couldn't be happier. No more high side crashes on dry gnarly tracks due to powerband hit. So far my 450 has been cheaper to maintain all things considered. Don't know about higher revving 250 4 t's though. Got a magnetic sump plug and do oil filter checks after every ride to make sure to catch parts for wear. Two strokes very unpredictable and difficult to diagnose engine health due to naturally smoking of engines, having no oil filters, old crank seals leading to lean conditions and almost always ruined nikasil in barrels. So for me it's 450 4 stroke Thank you.

[@robertbrown-bt6zh]

Toni Bou may disagree with you!

[@highlandcycles]

Toni is a bad dude. He can say whatever he wants.

[@repoman6034]

Hey, you wake up in the morning and you feel like changin your tranny oil? Ok with me. I'm not judjing!!! Hiarious - keep it up!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahah

[@tomu1527]

Shots fired 😂 I really enjoy the dynamic between you and Jeff. You’re more of a blue collar, every-man rider and he’s an old grumpy dude with tons of experience and deep pockets. Both very knowledgeable with valuable perspectives, keep it coming 👍

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks man. We are going to disagree like crazy on this bike. 🤣😂

[@curtiscollins2174]

We're all riders no matter 2 stroke 4 stroke all good..

[@wesmorey6167]

F'iing hilarious-couldn't agree more. Had a 350 xc and 300xc for years and had to sell one this spring, both great bikes but it was a no brainer to sell the 350!

[@thryago]

Make America Two Stroke Again!

[@ktmripper849]

I love this!!!! 2 stroke for life!!

[@jacko4483]

Love the lightness and flickability of my 2 strokes, and love the grunt and long distance riding aspects of my 4T. So now I'm really screwing with my head and ordered a 4T 300 trials bike!! 😝🤪

[@alewis3419]

2 stroke - 4 stroke, just don’t have a stroke.

[@squid148]

The only problem with the 2 stroke is that it can’t be plated. If you could I would have bought one.

[@highlandcycles]

We can plate them here in colorado. My 2018 300XC-W has a plate

[@ericbreien1384]

You don't have to spend any money on maintenance if you buy a new one every year

[@NMdesertracer]

The most reliable bike I ever had was a 79' Honda 250R Elsinore

[@highlandcycles]

And an awesome bike!!

[@squid148]

Maybe if you were wearing a mask 😷 like science dictates the 4 stroke would smell much better!😂

[@highlandcycles]

Bwahahaha

[@Menz890]

Put a little two stroke oil in your four stroke tank 🙄

[@weesmokeythe2strokey352]

What's with the big Scotland flag at your work bench?

[@highlandcycles]

My heritage is Scottish

[@maxrpm2215]

Hey Mate, ive had my KX250 2006 since brand new from the dealer in 2008. I ride it every weekend the only major parts ive changed is 3rd and 4th gears in the gear box in 2017 apart from that the cylinder is in new condition with no signs of wear. Change the rings and keep that air filter clean. Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ryanoborn602]

Love your video comments and "opinion". I have both 300xc and 450F. Love them both. If I had to pick one though, I would pick the 300xc. When I'm riding open fast terrain I pick 450f for its stability, power, and torque. The tighter and more technical I pick a torquey 2stroke. Many other reasons for liking one or the other, but those are the biggest reasons for me. Love your videos, keep them coming!!

[@sunbud63]

I'm one of those "conflicted souls" that just cant decide upon the number of strokes I like best. From a pure riding comparison, I must say at my advanced age I value the laziness I can do on a 4stroke yet there are places I ride that the 2stroke is the better choice so I conclude by saying I am happy I have both. So get out and ride YOUR DIRT BIKES!

[@powerwagon3731]

Buy a Beta 300rr like I did at 61 , it has so much low end torque but can still rip!

[@sunbud63]

@@powerwagon3731 funny you say that, as I have been looking at them. I would really like to test ride one.

[@trueinfidel7321]

Lol, the GREAT DEBATE!

[@jessearnold7045]

I was a 2 stroke guy but not going to spend 3000 on a clapped out 92 cr250

[@highlandcycles]

I hear that

[@chrisnelson380exc]

KLOTZ de gumbed bean 🫘 oil smell so good. It is the smell of horse power!!

[@SPCRacing1]

4-strokes literally stink!

[@stufrowin]

Morgan you are undoing years of intensive cognitive behavioral therapy, and repetitive mantras. "I live in California and I must learn to love 4 strokes" repeat

[@Leick42]

OBEY

[@glennaltschwager5234]

Yep... I have gone back to a 2 stroke after many years riding 500 and 350 KTMs. Took me a while to adjust my riding style, but I am sold on the 2 t. Makes me feel like a young bloke again 🤙🤣 I went for a Beta 250 for its simple Keihin carburettor. I love the KTMs but I'm not sold on the TPI bikes yet. It is only a matter of time until all manufactures will be full injected 2 strokes. PS..... TuBliss is awesome 👍... you got that bit wrong mate 🤣

[@gerrymcpike5787]

Brilliant video I learned a few things thats for sure and still love the scotland flag! Can i ask why you have one on the wall.

[@highlandcycles]

My family heritage is Scottish

[@c-note4146]

Algorithm comment . Fun yes. More please …also, can you put a license plate on a 2stroke in your state, I cannot in Oregon (y’know, for trail connecting)

[@highlandcycles]

Yes we can. My 300 is licensed

[@c-note4146]

@@highlandcycles da fuck?! That’s cool as shit…where you at, I’m movin to your state…also, how are the laws on firearms rights?

[@paultodd9179]

I just got a 2019 YZ125 for my daughter. She’s been riding a 2018 CFR 125. She had me lay the YZ125 on the ground to see if she can pick it up, she’s 14. She picked it up with no problem and said it’s about as heavy at the CFR125, which is physically smaller. I did the same thing and she was right the smaller four stroke weighs as much as the larger two stroke.

[@integrityminded1983]

2 smokers all day!!

[@spoderacing3910]

This is my new favorite video. Braaap!✊

[@zacheryjager8099]

Got to love the 2smoke

[@michaelvandesluis7581]

So glad I made the move to a 2 stroke! My life is so much better!

[@jasonkauzlarich2294]

Word!

[@highlandcycles]

Amen

[@scottphillips445]

450 4 strokes rule motocross. The apex out acceleration is where 450s crush smokers. Off road however smokers are lighter, more maneuverable. The costs of maintenance is ridiculous. 450s never need anything and run on straight clear. 2 strokes require more expensive fuel and my 450 gets 35 mpg, my smokers half that. Ktm smokers practically fall apart when you split the cases. I like having both although I normally put more hours on a smoker. To be clear I go both ways! 2 strokes vs. 4 strokes? I say both! Sometimes I have to decide which bike to ride and I like having the choice. A few things I didn't anticipate is 1st bikes last longer and have never been cheaper in the long run, and ktm 2 strokes are designed to be overhauled with a 13mm boxend and a pair of vice grips. Grinning comes with winning, but 2 strokes leave a much bigger carbon footprint, which is far more important. I think it should be legal to dump the transmission fluid out of a 2 stroke directly on the ground anywhere in America! Especially in Morgan's parking lot!

[@highlandcycles]

I can tell you swing both ways 😂🤣

[@scottphillips445]

@@highlandcycles since October of 2006!

[@scottphillips445]

The 1 and only time I took my 16 FC450 to Washougal I locked down old guy practice. That means 2 things, that there wasn't anyone fast in it, and that I was riding the right bike for it. Every once in a while it is nice to be king for a day! Trail riding is much more fun on a smoker

[@dalepetersen6533]

The only advantage of a thumper 450 is long steep / sandy/ loose hill climb! If you weigh 150 a 300 2T it’s fine , 250 pounds geared up my 300 ain’t getting it done! Other than that 2T are the best!!!

[@davemacpherson153]

2 smoker till I can't throw a leg over. Best H D B video ever

[@MrFPSWisconsin]

I just love the light flickable feeling and no engine breaking of the 2T. Amen to our society being into BS pseudoscience- FJB.

[@jasonluhmer4792]

I like them both

[@2strokematters169]

Make a video about 2 stroke oil and mixing ratios....the people argues a lot about that lol....you will have of comments 😁

[@shonrob1620]

2 stroke over all

[@ericbreien1384]

Nah...

[@jmeezy4050]

As soon as everyone I ride with is faster than me just because of the engine and nothing else I'll sell my 4T. Until then I'll carry on.

[@martinestrada3960]

Only boloni

[@mschumaker1]

I love 2 strokes. But I'm definitely faster on a 4 stroke

[@lucasmonks5767]

They both are fun that's why I have one of each

[@andrecontois8510]

Next video where are the kickstarters!!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Yes!!

[@barkeep25]

Rotella for my 2 stroke gear boxes all day long, super easy to change with no filters. I like the more frequent changes to make sure there is no metal chunks floating around. My 4t husky on the other hand takes the finest synthetic maxima with its 2 oil filters and oil screens.

[@chrispederson4157]

What the story on the rz350 looks mint?

[@highlandcycles]

Customer’s ride

[@marcgraham6438]

It doesn’t matter what your ride just ride. I happen to have the best 450 4 stroke in the great state of Texas state thank you very much

[@highlandcycles]

You are right, it’s all about fun.

[@highlandcycles]

You are right, it’s all about fun.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@painsrides3616]

I'm just worried that your opinion matters to people that don't know any better... or are brainwashed from the government and believe what they are told. 🤔

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha. You are way over thinking this.

[@painsrides3616]

@@highlandcycles No I'm not... ;)

[@striker6022]

Aaaaaaaarrrrrr.....I'm still spitting nails about the Tubliss comments....lol Wanting to sell my 250 XC-W tpi for a 350 4t just for stability in the rocks. Safe space safe space 🤦

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Yes more stability but the engine braking makes it hard when u get off the throttle to roll over the rocks.

[@striker6022]

@@jonathoncatterson8901 valid point. Always wishing for that Swiss Army knife do it all bike.

[@bartman376]

I like them both, that's why I ride both but I personally Have more fun on my two strokes but feel I'm faster on my four strokes. Great vid! love all the comments! lol 😂

[@GeneMcEntire]

I love them both as well, just depends on what terrain I'm riding or how I'm feeling... I don't think one is better than the other just different and both are awesome.

[@johnchafin3817]

Thought I would hear something different than everyone has already said. LOL I have one of each. Prefer the 4 stroke for cross country/harescramble racing. I prefer the 2 stroke for technical riding.

[@orlandoapodaca7244]

022 yz 250x 2 strokes only way to live .who cares about e start LIGHTS are where it at .keep up the good work Tony

[@derekmcneil6448]

Mustaches are complicated!

[@highlandcycles]

🤣🤣

[@yabadabadoo72]

I like both i love my rm 125 for those long dual sport rides with alot of pavement. And for the real hard enduro stuff I love my Dr650 because of the estart and its tractability.

[@brantleyanderson6807]

I will say, when at supercross races, the smells and sounds of 4 strokes are awesome. Not saying it wouldn’t be better with two strokes (especially the smell) but that 4 stroke smell doesn’t bother me one bit either. I can appreciate it better when I don’t have to worry about working on them either 😅

[@ShawnBlais]

Haha, nice troll w/ the Rotella comment. Jay says lots of top teams run it, he runs it in everything, thats good enough for me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWxhqqnZppki8k

[@fonzanoonr8047]

They both put a smile on your face and they both piss you off. Like asking 1 ply or 2 ply ass wipe. One may be cheaper but they both get the job done!