He hit the nail on the head at 5:50. The sound. Its an irreplaceable eargasm. Any guy that has ever rode a 2 stroke as a special place in their heart for that sound. You can talk to other people that have rode them and make certain sounds of the two stroke and they will know if you were going through a whoop section or a corner or just hit a massive jump =D YEENYEENYEEN

2 strokes sound like you're going faster which is all that matters.

Don't forget that two strokes are still absolutely dominant in enduro and hard enduro where the light size and better heat management make them far superior to the four stroke counterparts

I grew up racing dirt bikes and with 2-strokes. The 4-strokes were just entering the scene. It makes me happy to hear others say how I feel about 2-strokes. I love them, love riding them, the sound, the smell, the feel, that specific power band. I love 2-strokes.

The sound, the smell, the simplicity, the way the power comes on. Nothing comes close.

It's not just the sound, it's the smell also. The smell of two stroke oil in the spring, reminds me of my youth.

They had the two strokes Championship at Fox Hills in the UK a month ago. All the old school riders from the USA and uk competing . The sound and smell of the two strokes was great. And was the biggest crowd turn out since the 90s too 👌

I was never a fan of 2-strokes until I got into snowmobiles. Now I love 'em. Especially something like an 800cc twin with pipes, the sound and torque is just awesome.

Thirty 2 stroke bikes coming out of the start gate is like standing under a massive nest of angry wasps. Sound you will never forget. Love it.

Thank you to KTM for the listening to us and still progressing 2-stroke technology. It’s amazing how little oil they use and how clean the emissions are. Light, fast, fun, easy maintenance. I hope the other brands will go this route as well.

I remember my first time riding a 2 stroke. At first I thought it wasn't that fast. Then it hit the power band and the front wheel came off the ground and it took off like a shot. That feeling was intoxicating. Big fan.

I'm 60 years old and still have and ride my 1981 Honda CR250R ELSINORE.

Braaaaaap! the feeling of a well running 2 stroke coming on the pipe is a feeling like no other!

Nothing compares to the brutality of a 500 2stroke.

1994... My dad brought me to the Houston supercross for the first time... I was 10. Walking in to the stadium during practice with the smell of race gas and premix... hearing a 2 stroke braaaaap for the first time when they hit the triple. The smell and sound is something I haven’t forgotten to this day. Great times.

I had a YZ 125 and a Yamaha Blaster quad growing up. I use to ice race in the winter. My dad and I use to have them tuned so on point and they both sounded so good. Everyone commented how good they sounded. Especially on 20F winter day, echoing on the lake.. PRICELESS.

I was riding Motocross back in the 80's, on my YZ125. I've never ridden a four-stroke motocross bike. But I loved my two-stroke YZ. Two speeds, on or off. Those of you that rode two strokes know exactly what I'm talking about. And that power band! Nothing compares to that high pitch noise they made. I hope they bring them back. It's good to see you guys talking about it.

The sound of 2 strokes with a good pipe echoing in the tree line is unparalleled.

You know your a 2 stroke purist when you can perfectly mimic the sound with your mouth. Great video. Still riding a 99 KX 250 that I restored. Just takes me back to my youth and many good memories.

Growing up my fondest memories are the smell of pre mix, seeing big pro circuit fatty pipes, stinger tips and of course the music that pours from them. I feel lucky to be born at the tail end of a legendary era.

The sound is just awesome, you hit the nail right on the head Jeff ...

I love all the early 2000s footage! So sick

The feeling when the powerband hits, and keeping the rpm’s up to maintain it is better than any drug!

I’ll never forget my first ride on a two stroke. I was 15, went from a Honda 50 to a Yamaha YZ125. I couldn’t believe how fast it felt(it was a 125 I know) but the noise, the vibration, the smell… it was EXHILARATING! After I opened her up in sixth I got off it to reflect on the experience and my knees were shaking. It was the best… Man I wish I still had that old bike!

First 2 stroke I rode was a RD350. Geez, when that thing came on the pipe and the front end came up it left a definite impression on me. I race vintage 2 stroke karts now and love them. 4 strokes sound like lawnmowers.

I remember in 96 at HighPoint I popped the top on my RM and we had it rebuilt in about 45 min. under tarps pouring down rain and the best part was the factory team hooked me up with a jug and a piston. Probably “THE” best time and most memorable moment of everyone coming together helping me.

All the top old MX pros should start a 2 stroke series. Now that they have EFI 2 strokes with more bottom end and better traction. Just start with open class 2 stroke, keep the price of the bikes limited not the cc's. Make it affordable to gain popularity and it will grow!

Thanks for posting this.

I remember in 1989. They had the motocross championship at the Astrodome in Houston. And the sound of those screaming two strokes inside the dome was amazing. And I still have a Honda 250 Elsinore and a early 90s YZ 125 and a Honda 250r ATC, I am 53 years old, so I grew up with those machines love them.

A 2 stroke taught you how to carry momentum, that's an art of itself.

I'm so old school I've only riden 1, 4 stroke 76 XR 75. The rest all 2 strokes from CR 500-Maico 490 & all in between. Riding 52 years now. Thanks Dad!!

I'll never forget my first 2-stroke. A 1979 YZ-80 when I was 15. Boy! I cut a tons of lawns and split a ton of firewood. I loved that bike. Flipped it on first ride learning how to use a clutch. Man, that was some fun times.

Everyone agrees they love the sound of a two stroke except for the neighbors.

At 16 my first race bike was a new 1975 CR125 Honda Elsinore after being mesmerized by their utter domination of the 125 class throughout '74 in District 13 (Virginia) and District 7 (Maryland) motocross. Old timers will have memories of starting lines w 37/38 Elsinore's and maybe a Bultaco, Husky, Hodaka or CZ. Any rider from that era can attest to the aura of 2-strokes - the smell, the sound - too many memories to list. So many great, iconic, riders - Saw so many great battles with Hannah, Smith, Decoster, Pomeroy, Lackey, DiStefano, Weinert, Howerton and many more in the early years of MX in the US.

Really fun watch! Top job Red Bull.

Man, that thrill of riding a 250/300 2 stroke through some crazy trails is unbeaten.

Nothing like the feeling of hitting the powerband just as you're about to setup for a huge jump!

My first time riding my kx85 i will never forget the sound the smell and the feeling i will never forget

Nothing like the smell of two stroke in the cool Michigan autumn air with the scent of decaying forest foliage all around you- that dank, sweet smell takes me back 30 years to being a kid. ❤

i havent spent a whole lot of time on dirtbikes but had a 70's 2 stroke for a bit. even on that thing, the feeling of hitting that power band and just taking off is incredible.

Never raced. But I'll never forget the first time hitting powerband! It was a little 125dt, but I had no idea what to expect. Still gets the heart racing just thinking about it.

More of these please Red Bull!

Yup, the sound of the 2-stroke MX bike is magic as well as the smell of running a 2-stroke engine (especially if you're running Castrol - god that mix smells so good!).

The skill it takes to ride a 2 stroke is a different level

I couldn't agree more, I love the sound of a 2 stoke bike. I was a pitman and mechanic in the 70s for a motorcross racer. The 100cc class was like a bunch of mad bees!

I used to race boats with two stroke outboard engines in the early 2000s, when I come by to that smell from time to time it fills me with joy.

Us offroad riders, we’re still enjoying 2Ts in enduro/hard-enduro and hare scrambles. I hope they never stop making them.

As a kid, I loved my YZ 250 2 stroke. And the best part was I could do all the work on it in dad's garage. Just loved it when the power band hit, and it launched.

I'm not crying, you're crying 😭

Las motos 2T, música para mis oídos. En el año 1974 pude escuchar el hermoso sonido de las Honda 125 Elsinore y desde ahí quedé marcado para toda la vida por ese esquisito sonido de las 2T Gracias por su excelente video. Mis saludos desde Santo Domingo en República Dominicana 🇩🇴

My 4 stroke definitely has a place in my love of bikes, that's forever behind my 2 stroke! The sound and smell alone is where it starts...different strokes for different folks! 💯

Still my most favorite sound ever. 40 125's at the gate when the card goes sideways. Music to my ears.

I was 12 years old in 1980, and was tired of the Suzuki 125 2 stroke enduro I was riding after having moved on from my XR75, after starting on a Honda Trail 50 at 5 years old. My dream bike was a CR80. I begged and begged my Dad to let me ride his 70s Yamaha 500 2 stroke. He smiled and told me if I could ride it if I could start it, and he watched my 100 lb self struggle to kick it over. I tried for a while, until that bitch kicked back on me. I thought it broke my foot, Dad was rolling on the ground laughing, I never tried again. Later, as a young man, I found a CR250 to be all I ever needed. Now 54, I’m content to lead my kids around on my XR400. I did pull the “if you can start my 400” with my 16 year old daughter. She finally got it and rides it now, but I just rip around her on our KX100, which is an incredibly fun little bike for an old guy.

I truly miss that sound and smell combo. 👊🏽🍺

I started out jumping an XL 250 I think ‘74, but in 81, I acquired a CR250R, it was awesome! Demanded a different level of maintenance, but well worth it. My size and riding level as it was, soon found me needing a little more torque, so I found a sweet deal on an 84’ M-star 500 unblemished. Rocket ship! 1990 came, still had the bike. It had some needs in which called for parts… Instead, I got a Wife and different set of goals. I miss my two stroke!

I tell my boys: If it sounds like a swarm of angry hornets, 2 stroke. If it sounds like a fart, 4 stroke.

2 stroke is so unique, fun, and scary at the same time. still remember trying my brother's friend YZ-125 2 stroke, it's so fun, scary and thrilling at the same time, I miss that feeling

That yellow Yamaha DT in the background!! Sick!! My first bike was a '78 DT 125!

Once you experienced and understand the sound, smell and easy maintenance of a 2 stroke, most ppl fall in love with the power ease of use of a good old 2 stroke 😄

I grew up in the 80s in a small village called Killinchy, Northern Ireland, which every year hosted the Killinchy 125, which was an amazing track to have on your backdoor. I cannot smell 2 stroke without being taken back to summer's running between fields trying to get a view of Finlay's drop and the Suzuki jump. If only the track still existed...

Damn redbull you got some real legends for this one

im 57 now,, ive been riding since i was 5yrs old.. i raced the YZ,s 2stroke always,, something about that power band that just gets in your soul!

The sound/the smell/that powerband. Never forget it.

In my life I don't think I have ever been as excited and happy as I was when I finally saved enough to buy my Elsinore 125. I could ride with the big boys, the R M s and the YZ s. Seemed there was always a rich kid with a husky or a can-am. Eventually graduated to a 250 Elsinore but the 125 just kept me up at night.As a kid the power of a 2-stroke just changed my life.

I’ve been riding for about 50 years. Started out mostly with Yamaha, Husky CR400,Honda CR250 2 strokes in the seventies, eighties and nineties. Then bought a almost new 2001 YZ 426 which I still have (restored now) and a 2008 KX 250f. But now back to 2 strokes with a KTM SX250 and a new Beta 300rr. I just love my new 2t’s.

Two strokes are the birth stone of mx , still can’t beat the sound and smell of a 2 T ripping it , vmxdn can’t wait 👍👍👍👍

For me as a kid it was going to the races and smelling the castor oil, got me hooked on motor cross for sure, and all these years later, if I smell castor I’m transported back to my childhood 😊

Someone needs to start a two stroke only series!

I also raced tccra (Texas cross country racing association) back in those days. I still remember riding my CR125 and the first time a yz400f four stroke came flying past me, first time ever hearing or seeing one in real life at that time lol. The thump it had, I could feel in every fiber of my being and it was incredible. I was drooling for one lol. The yz250f didn't come out until 01, so I switched from Honda and got a YZ125 that I raced from 99 to 01, and I got my first 4 stroke. I loved that bike more than anything in the world. I lost everything in a home fire in 06, and went through a divorce the same year. I haven't ever been able to get another bike since. I miss it every single day. One day things will get better I hope

Nice. I've had it with new techno bikes so my current project is a '74 Suzuki that is currently an almost complete engine, a frame, and a gas tank.

The sound of a two stroke make me smile every time. Great memories of my motocross days of the past.

I'm rebuilding my CR250R from the frame up right now, never had a 2 stroke before now but I can't wait to get it running

2 stroke is the real sound of a mx bike imo. And at the tracks here you still hear them. the kids are using them 50,65,85 and 125. And its so cool to see a kid going ful throttle on the 65s

I raced two stroke karts for about 10 years in the early 2000's. The noise was great but the smell was what I really remember the most. I had an early RX7 for a while. I used to mix the good racing oil just to get a whiff of that stuff.

Growing up in the ‘70s, parking my Yamaha Mini Enduro 60cc 2 stroke inside the house, in the living room on a tile floor, with the engine still hot from driving it outside…man…I loved the smell of oil mix. Then sold it as I grew up and replaced it with my Suzuki TS 100 2 stroke…still parking it inside the house, in the living room on the tile floor. My parents were awesome for letting me do that for more than 6 years.

2 stroke sounds like that official motocross sound

Emission regulations killed the 2 stroke. As a trail rider during the 90s I saw the writing on the wall when large areas started banning 2 strokes.

I had a 1973 CZ400 for many years. 42hp factory engine. I added a Wiseco piston, oversized Mikuni carb, electronic ignition and K&N high flow air filter. Was easily pushing over 50hp on a bike that only weighed 230lbs. Tons of torque and a huge power band. Loved that bike.

Grew up on the 2 strokes in 70s and 80s. RM80 RM125. The memories are of my most memorable.

I ride a 1979 Yamaha dt250f. 2 stroke. I love it. The sound turns heads.

Grew up with 2 strokes in the 70’s and early 80’s. Had a yz 250, honda car 480, husky cr 500, and the list goes on. Back then the power was insane to say the least especially with light-switch power bans to keep you on your toes. They were soooo much fun! Today there is 1 reason and 1 reason only why 2 strokes have disappeared …. Pollution!

I only ride off road, and nothing compares to a 2 stroke. Lighter, and you never feel the heat. Until we’re forced to ride electric, I’m 2 stroke for life 😊

I am 19 and I ride a 1996 Rm 250. I have rode a 4 stroke before and it doesn’t come close to comparison. Nothing in motorcross will beat the adrenaline pumping of the 2 stroke power band.

When I was 13, in 75, my dad bought me a Yamaha 80cc with a stage 2 Noguchi Kit (actually was 72cc, Chrome plated cylinder, piston, rings, head and a 29mm Mikuni carb). The Noguchi Kits were replaceable engine, carb, exhaust, etc parts that 'hopped up' the engine and gave it more power. The bike I got originally had 4 gears, 4 shifts up, dad somehow, added another one, 1 downshift, then 4 upshifts. He modified the engine by changing the reed valves, and stuffing the crankshaft 'balance' holes with fiberglass and epoxy. Put a 51 tooth rear sprocket, down pipe with expansion chamber.. all I can say is, holy shiat! That bike, when it hit the power band was just 'poof' gone! My dad got on it for a test ride, I was like, "what are you doing? You're too big for that thing!", and he proceeded to throw a rooster tail down the dirt road at one of the racetrack driveways I was entered in, nonstop from 1st-4th gear... my jaw hit the ground. Once, dear ol' dad entered me in the 100cc competition at IRP (Indiana Raceway Park). omg, most brutal track I'd ever rode! I finished 'last', BUT, I finished! hehe. I couldn't move next day, my whole body was sooo sore!

I love the 2-stroke engines even the old 2-stroke Detroit Diesel’s 💪🏾💪🏾

My first four motorcycles were two strokes. I miss them with extreme nostalgia. My pocketbook misses them even more.

The sound, the smell, the hit when you're on the pipe, just can't be beat.

No mention of the power band difference. 2-strokes were like old school turbos. Hit the right RPM, hang on for dear life! That was my favorite part of a two-stroke.

They are missed in GP racing also, those 500 two strokes was incredible.

Started on a cr85 expert, love that sound!! Wanted to get one again and throw a big bore in it just for something fun to ride! Blew my motor after the first year just holding it wide open all the time trying to get more out of it haha My 250f was for sure an animal though, my 05 b class bike could match my buddies 01 cr250 in drags, trail and track.

I had a TM 125 as a kid . I’ll never forget the smell , especially at the Orlando sports stadium during races !!!😢😢😢😢

2-strokes definitely making a comeback in mx races down here in New Zealand. The junior classes are close to 100% 2-stroke. Senior classes would be around 50% 2-stroke. When you ask people why they've switched back to a 2-smoker, pretty much all say that they're sick of the maintenance on 4-strokes. And a lot (especially those old enough to remember the 90s and early 2000's 2-strokes) will say that with the advancements in new 2-strokes - the power delivery now much more useable, more 4-stroke like. Hence wheelspin less of an issue, and easier to keep 'on the boil'....

Everyone's always been either a 2 or a 4 stroke guy but I've always loved both. I mostly ride enduro so the 300 2 strokes have been dominant for a while for very good reason, but you can't deny how good the instant torque hit of a 350 or 450 4 feels.

Some years back I put a water cooled Honda CR125 engine on a go cart Had to do a lot of modifications to keep the cart together It just kept breaking everything , I welded brackets on the tubing that come up behind the seat kinda as like a role bar To mount the radiators Then I had make little cages to go around the radiators to protect them from off roading or whatever it wasn't awesome project unfortunately I was building it for 1 of our customers at the shop that I worked at but I did get to To my house where I have some property to do all my final testing and welding breaking parts LOL I hated it when the project was finished Because I fell in love with it didn't even care about the money

Old 1970's Motocrosser here, Honda Elsinores and my Fave the 1975 250 CR Husqvarna . Won lots of races in the Northwest on that old Horse. I can still smell the Blendzall!

The vmxdn at foxhills showed that there is a huge love for two strokes still that event was the biggest in the UK this year if am right. It was awsome to see RV, Brownie,Ando, Bradshaw and Osborne and numerous other names ripping the two strokes around that epic track was so good. Honestly was awsome wkend and the smell of race fuel and sound 👌

Proud to ride a 2 stroke. (01 CR125)

I miss alot of cool things in past and the sound and smell of Bledsole that permeated the air at a race is one of them

I grew up on smokers, and still have fond memories, but as a middle aged rider, I really love a modern luggy four stroke. I am sad I don't have that mindset anymore, but I'm enjoying riding more than I ever have and the modern bikes are giving me years of trouble free experience. If you're not thrashing them on the rev limiter, they're less maintenance than a smoker.

Oh man I am way to old now but my first motocross bike was a Suzuki RM 250. That bike taught me so much. Love 2 strokes forever but I actually ran 4 stroke in Enduros .