Right now, if you want a brand new two-stroke motorcycle in the US then your only bet is to go dirt biking. But in the UK, a company named Langen has brought two-strokes back to the road. Their limited (run of 100) creation is expensive, full of top-notch components, and unfortunately…not legal in the US. Still, here’s one of the 100 that’s now available on the used market. I guess you could always import it under a race exemption and just keep it on the track?
The highlight is of course the 75-hp 249cc two-stroke motor, which is built by a company in Italy named Vins that’s also looking to make a street bike. Said motor is surrounded by a custom aluminum-tube frame, six-speed transmission, Hel calipers, Ohlins suspension, and…no electronics like traction control, a quickshifter, or even ABS. For more on the Langen, check out this review on MCN. Or if you just want to hear it:
This example is #12 of the 100 built, it has less than 300 miles and it’s still on the factory warranty. Langen offered a lot of customization to buyers when they commissioned their bikes and the owner of this one said he made it an exact copy of the first bike that Langen showed off – clip on bars, billet aluminum pegs, carbon fiber air intakes, carbon fiber seat cowl, and a half leather/half suede seat.
Find this Langen for sale in Broadway, United Kingdom for $40,148 (£29,995) here on eBay.
P.S. if you’re really looking for a modern two-stroke track bike, let me know because Vins is looking to build their own with the same motor. Plus…the boys over at Kramer are investigating putting the new KTM 250/300cc two-stroke dirt bike engine into the chassis they just built for the MotoAmerica Talent Cup!