TIPS AND TRICKS

Two strokes have their own quirks. Here’s what to look out for when living with these sweet engines.

We all love our two strokes. And the reason for that is because of the sheer ethereal thrill that they provide in terms of their performance. But since two-stroke motorcycle production has stopped in India, the newer generation isn’t well versed in the finer nuances of riding two strokes today. Although these smoke machines might be great fun to ride, they do have their own idiosyncrasies that need to be kept in mind. Riding them like a four-stroke is a sheer recipe for disaster.

Keeping that in mind, here are a few things to pay attention to when you’re up and about on a two-stroke.