Whats the difference between 2 stroke and 4 stroke?

The 2 versus 4 stroke debate can go on forever, but for a beginner there is no debate at all. A 4 stroke is much better suited for a beginner, hands down, end of story.

4 strokes are more the "norm" now-a-days... however, you cant beat a pumping 2 stroke for pure buzz!!! especially for an off-roader. go for a 2 stroke mate. love'em!!!! :-)

the two strokes are a dying breed. Honda isn't even producing them anymore, the biggest company in the business, closely followed by kaasaki then yamaha/susuki. but a two-stroke has oil mixed in with the fuel meaning no engine oil but dont let it fool you they are much harder to maintain. if you are getting dirtbikes after street bikes then you can easily ride it so i would get a 2006 crf250x or 250r. the engine size is going to be far smaller than your street bike but they have much more torque. i would definatly get your girlfriend an x but you may (if you have an interest in motocross) want to get an r they have a different tranny and the power is incredibly different than the x. i would stick with Honda and four stroke.

ok well a 2 stroke is louder bike with more power per cc. It also needs the gas and oil to be mixed instead of seperate like a car. A four stroke is quieter and you dont have to mix the gas and oil. They have less power per cc. But they are available at more cc. For example a 250cc 2 stroke is equal to a 450cc 4 stroke.

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