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Pros and cons of 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines

Pros and Cons of 2 and 4 Stroke Engines

2 Stroke Engines

Pros
Cons
Simple to produce
High noise levels
Easy and cheap to manufacture
High Pollution levels (caused by burning of oil with the fuel)
Relatively high power output for CC
Low fuel economy
Ideal for smaller motorcycles and scooters up to 125cc due to low production cost and good power output
Narrow power band
Due to the way oil is burnt in the cylinder, re-bores are required every so often

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