2-stroke vs. 4-stroke

Which classic motorcycle would you choose, Kawasaki H2 750 or Z1 900? Comparing Kawasaki's '70s engines: the H2 750's two-stroke triple offers quick throttle response, while the Z1 900's four-stroke inline-four provides balanced power and efficiency. The H2 750's two-stroke triple is known for its sharp, aggressive exhaust note, versus the Z1 900's four-stroke inline-four, celebrated for its deep, resonant rumble. #kawasaki #2stroke #4stroke #classicbikes #motorcycle #kawasakimotorcycles #enginesound #motorcyclesounds #moto

[albertsammut]

Old world 2 strokes for me..they have pure soul of an era long gone but never to be forgotten.

[lethaldone]

A world without two stroke motorcycles is dark. Very dark.🤭😂

[marcushinton]

They are both wonderful icons of a time in biking before electronics took over. Have to say it's a stroker that grabs my heart

[Porschedriver]

Was riding behind an RD400 this weekend in Huntington Beach ha. We’re at the red light and he’s telling me about his carbs lol. 👌🏽

[AmuzingInteresting]

The original Kawi 900 had the best roll on power band. The Kawi Triples were pure magic adrenaline. Rode both, because 😎

[jimsimpson]

Something about the 2-stroke sound brings back memories from many moons ago.

[johnperkins]

Kawasaki S2 350 triple 2 stroke - first street bike I rode at 16. Gawd what a screamer😅

[Longshotforsure]

Those 900’s dreaded hearing a pack of killer bees . 5 mechanics 5 H2 750s with every trick in the book and a few that weren’t.

[psalmforliberty]

I wonder if any EXPERIENCED motorcycle techs could comment 💭 on longevity of 2 vs 4 strokes - like how many miles max have you seen on either ?

Also most 2s were air cooled longevity on those vs the far less common water-cooled (usually multi cylinder) 2 stroke "super bikes" like the Suzuki GT750 'water buffalo' ?

[JETZcorp]

I owned a 4-stroke once for about a year. The novelty wore off quickly, and I went back to 2-stroke.

Put some better pipes on that thing and it would sound killer

[MichaelRhoads-sb]

My Dad's 72 H2 would smoke my 74 Z1 thru the quarter!

[kipstevens]

Give me a motorcycle not no damn weed eater I want a four stroke