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Take 2!
2-strokes are definitely lighter, easier to maneuver quickly in tight situations, and easier to hang on to. They are great for boondocking steep hills through the trees and all-around ditch banging. With a 4-stroke, you get incredible track speed on hills, great top end speed, and the fun factor in wide-open meadows and steep hills is off the charts.
I would have never guessed a 4-stroke could be so much fun until I actually got on one and rode it. I am not going to lie. I used to be a believer of the rumors. But like they say, ignorance is bliss. So before you make a fool of yourself on social media bashing 4-strokes, maybe try one first.
– Kevin Thompson, Test Rider
If you have ever discounted a 4-stroke because of weight, you are really missing out. The weight is most certainly undesirable, but the fun factor is really surprising. The horsepower and acceleration may be similar between the two sleds, but the seat-of-the-pants feel of the turbo 4-stroke is unmatched. The best way to explain it is to compare it to the difference between a diesel truck and a gas motor.
I don’t think most make the connection that a good portion of the fatigue that comes from riding a 4-stroke is due to the fact that you really have to hold on. There is never a moment of rest when on the throttle. When did the riders in this world get to be so lazy?”
– Lonnie Thompson, Test Rider