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Episode #15 - 2-Stroke vs. 4-Stroke Engines, and What a "Stroke" Really Is

30 Minute Motorcycling·The Dual Wheel Journey·12 October 2026·4 min

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If you listened to episode 14 of this podcast, you'll have a basic understanding of how an internal combustion engine works, and some common engine layouts. But there were a few things that were left unanswered:"What is a 2-stroke?""What is a 4-stroke?""What is a 'stroke?'"That's what this episode will dive into.  Tune in to learn:What a "stroke" really isThe differences between a 2-stroke and a 4-stroke engine and their pros and consResources:Tomos America YouTube Tutorial - "How to pre-mix 2 stroke oil with gasoline for mopeds and motorbikes"The Dual Wheel Journey blog post - "Motorcycle Engines, Common Engine Layouts & 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke"