Marvin Musquin Races a TWO-STROKE!

The first AMSOIL Swapmoto Race Series event of the year went off last weekend at Glen Helen Raceway, and we were stoked to see Marvin Musquin pull into the track to have some fun. We were even more excited when we saw the bike in the back of his truck: a KTM 250 SX two-stroke! Always the gentleman, MM elected to race without being scored, so that he didn't take money out of a local pro racer's pocket. We chatted him up in between motos...

[@mikebrown41182]

He should lineup for one or two races of supecross on the 250, the crowd would go nuts. Evidently he is going extremely fast on it. Rad video!

[@maxrpm2215]

That's killer, can you imagine getting to the main on the 2stroke and the crowd.

[@denniswilder3014]

He would get destroyed and would look horrible for the 250 2 stroke

[@mikebrown41182]

@@denniswilder3014 I doubt he would, top 15 would be a milestone, now he got a Factory EFI engine that would squeese out more power than a fully modded Factory 250f engine, and would you say a 250f rider on the line against a 450f would so much worse? People tend to forget that the top 250f riders goes faster than the outside 6-7 position of the main class. He would so just fine, podium? No, but still a solid position and he would go fast. People underestimate the quality of the pro’s. Look at seely and Roczen on 20 year old technology laptimes + modern suspension, the laptimes were about the same for Kenny on Hondas sx track, Seely within 1 second. Now Marv would have a Factory efi engine, he would be just fine for a solid position and that is what people want to see. He is not in it to win a race, the point is to highlight the two stroke and get fans pumped up.

[@Davido50]

He'd get smoked. Just facts! I love & own 2-strokes & 4-stroke dirtbikes 💯 👍🏻

[@mikebrown41182]

@@Davido50 Nah, he would be fine, especially with the EFI, more fourstroke’ish kind of power. But until it happens, we can just speculate, as it would need to be emperical to be fact proven.

[@ktmkidlife2158]

When you show up to your “local” Glen Helen race as “top dawg” and look next to you and see Marv… “Oh Crap!” 😂

[@moto3463]

Cool to see Marv still enjoying Moto. He’s a musician on the bike perfect flow.

[@rainman6205]

His style looks great on the 2stroke!

[@justuandmebb]

Marvin is a class act

[@Davido50]

Absolutely 💯 No doubt. -NY

[@Mikemaniscalchi101]

Dude still hauls the mail.

[@kirkdunn1379]

even the fastest local cant qualify for outdoors or SX, rode G.H. ton and there were always top pros out there riding.....it is truly amazing to see their speed vs " the fastest guy you know"......in every sport the top peeps are on a different level..... R.V. blew past me like i was standing still when i thought i was moving @ Milestone yrs ago when they combined both tracks on pro day..... good for Marvin the 2 st sounds so sick

[@powerwagon3731]

Awesome seeing Marv again, wish he would race a couple of SC races! I miss the heel clickers and he still has the speed! How about 500 2t vs. 450 4t and 250 2t vs 250 4t , the old AMA rule is outdated.

[@RobertJones-ix2hu]

Agreed! cc v cc!!

[@jeffro5032]

When I heard Marv + 250 2 stroke + Glen Helen.....I thought , " I can't think of too many dudes on planet earth that would run with that guy." He didn't get the send off that he deserved. If that is what he truly wanted. He should be SX only , and he would still be up towards the top 10. Or better!

[@zealobiron]

Thanks for the interview Marv!

[@johnclifford1642]

Fantastic Family feel goood 2 stroke Shred. what made racing at it's best. Marvin KNOWS how to pour on ther gas. A thing of beauty.CLASSIC

[@Last-Lap-Lando4]

His style pairs perfectly with a 2 stroke

[@sonialeone8097]

Celà fait du bien de revoir Marvin sur une moto , d' autant plus sur un 2 temps 🪰

[@dc_5sauce]

Marvin always has the best line choices...even still to this day. Notice how he picked the one clean line on the downhill avoiding all the bumps. The momentum he carries through corners is impressive and the only way to beat a 450 up hills like that.

[@MMACHMP]

They need to allow 250 2 strokes in the 250 class in SX now

[@powerwagon3731]

So true!

[@wtfftw24]

And 300 on 450

[@danhenderson783]

In Europe the EMX250 class is open to any 250 cc bike 2t and 4t it works perfectly. Their is advantages to each on different tracks and different situations. The 2t won the championship in 2022 a 4t won in 2023. Great racing. The AMA needs to get their shit together and take away the idiotic handicap

[@jdub976]

They won't because theres a lot of money for manufacturers in repairing a 4t vs 2t. But I won't hate on either cause theres no way I want electric bikes.

[@keithtarrier4558]

That was cool. Marv seems like a such a nice, good dude. SML should sponsor him to ride A2 on the 250 2-smoke.

[@chalo212]

Awesome to see this beast still part of the sport! Once a beast always a beast.

[@davidpavlich8939]

Too cool! The last dirt bike I raced was a 400 Penton (KTM). That was a long time ago, but it was a terrific bike!

[@skinnyboy400]

He asks…”what made you decide to build up a two stroke?” YT community…”they are bad ass…!” 😂😂😂

[@fiddysent2798]

Who would've thought a guy who was a 2x time World Motocross Champion and Supercross champion and never lost a sprint at RBSR would be that fast😂

[@Joe-pb3lx]

i miss marvin racing.....he rarely wins but he comes close all the time which is kewl......he is an ambassador for the brand and sport

[@jdub976]

was kewl an snl reference lol

[@Joe-pb3lx]

i use kewl because in my head spelling it cool feels like a breath mint.....as for SNL not sure, was it on there?@@jdub976

[@anthony9600]

There’s footage out there of MM on 150 with the thing absolutely screaming… Like Deano in PreMix

[@FernandoBoechat]

he should do outdoors with this 250... one or two rounds a least , will be fun to watch

[@christophe2591]

Un top pilote , ça reste un top pilote ! ... Pour moi le motocross , c'est du 2 temps !! ( Merci pour cette vidéo Marvin , le même merci à Jérémy , à Ryan , à Ricky , à tous ces pilotes tellement rapides sur un " two smoke " !!! 👍👍👍 )

[@garyhoward2490]

How is it, that MM25 doesn't have a factory KTM ride??? The dude has been more than stellar, for a long time. I get that he's getting older. But so are a lot of these guys. I think it sucks that he doesn't still get the opportunity to race at the highest level. Seems to me he can stiil be competitive. Always enjoyed watching his riding, soo smooth and fast. And.... he has always been a great representative of our sport. Miss you, Marvin!!

[@leonardwashington710]

Gonna miss those heelclickers

[@86rustbucket]

If only there was a media outlet that would use their ability to reach a bunch of people to petition the AMA to change their antiquated late 90s rule and base Pro classes on displacement only regardless of two stroke or four. I’m guessing if you asked 100 AMA members, “are you in agreement that 250 two strokes should be able to race in the 250 class?” That at least 99 would say “heck ya!”

[@lionelcarnel9642]

Missile Marvin toujours une bonne attitude

[@Kawiboy]

Who b the BIG BOY in front of MM in the Begining? 2hundi plus looking GOOD✊ .. PROPS to the Big Fellas 👊✌️😉

[@levileatherman2055]

Another people's Champion

[@TheFoxkid123]

Marv doing straight rhythm again :) !?!?!?

[@marlonmendes1954]

Dois tempos é show 👊🔥🔥

[@HarborEdwin]

He's back!!!!! ; )

[@Factory928AC]

Not running a transponder 🤙🏽 all for fun !

[@taylorcondarcure3653]

Marv was/is Great for the sport!

[@psyQuan]

Biggest fail in the universe - going from 2-strokes to 4-strokes........

[@stevesmith756]

Why?

[@Davido50]

I own an love both 2-stroke & 4-stroke dirtbikes. Been riding /racing since late 80s. Both are terrific! Gotta say tho he'd most likely get smoked by a modern 4-stroke. Just the facts. 💯

[@andystreet339]

Was that Barbashev on the 777? Lol

[@markdittbenner9949]

What happened to him why is he not racing supercross did he not get a ride???????

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

There's bikes that sounds like they rip, and there's bikes that sound like they fart, I know which ones I like better.

[@wumplite]

777, is that Bobryshev?

[@floydpearce3513]

Could be Caleb Tenant?

[@laurentkawakx1383]

ca fait plaisir de voir MARVIN#25

[@zim7489]

Why Glen Hellen dont take part in the pro races anymore?

[@CR250rSMITH]

bikes sounds like a one two five🤙

[@tombledsoe8880]

Who is the 777

[@floydpearce3513]

Caleb Tenant perhaps?

[@jessepiironen]

Bobryshev

[@tombledsoe8880]

@@jessepiironen that’s funny that’s exactly the first thought I had but I thought what would Russian bob doing over here? Lol.

[@wtwoffroad]

Lorretta Lynn’s 25+ 2024 🤔

[@jared8324]

If they put the same electronic fuel injection and new research into the 250 2 stroke it would be a no brainer. The fact that the 450s are mapped and electronic fuel injections and the 2 strokes are still carbed is a huge deal. If the 2 strokes had the same research and development , a 450 2 stroke would destroy a 450

[@cmora316]

Dammmnnn......

[@Motoinc]

Its funny. From 1950 to 1990s noone had earprotection. AND IT WAS WAY LOUDER. Now every child have protection.....crazy

[@keithtarrier4558]

What? I can't hear you.... hehe

[@Motoinc]

@@keithtarrier4558 😂

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

carb bike

[@rickydlayaute5387]

👍😎🇫🇷🏁

[@vwgtdturbo]

better he come to sx back and work hard not chilling at home at couch.

[@Mbowman223]

🥱😴

[@csalin7327]

What ? And this is some kind of big deal ?? Everybody knows a Two stroke is the weapon of choice for many. Y'all just been programed to buy what they wanna sell you. So that's what you do...I can go much faster on a Two stroke ..been riding them my whole damn life..

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

You think your going faster on a 2 stroke because the rear wheel is spinning and the motor is screaming. 4 strokes are quicker from A to B, and thats why they took over.

[@MAADMAAC]

He won't race anymore because he's too slow.