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Old 02-13-2011, 02:38 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by No Worries View Post
Emissions. EPA runs the show. If you want simple, fast and light, two-strokes are the way to go. I rode two-stroke streetbikes from 1971 to 1979. Easy kick-start, oil injection, and no worries about high compression, valves, cam chains and cam chain adjusters. If they only had electronic ignition and fuel injection back then, they might still be around.
That would explain regular fuel injection. Direct injection adds a whole other level of complexity that isn't necessary for emissions compliance.

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Originally Posted by Dave View Post
im eagerly anticipating someone tossing together a dfi 2 stroke.
I'd also like to see it. Its too bad Bimota bankrupted their company attempting to build one. I think that is serving as a cautionary tale for other manufacturers.
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