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As for reliability etc, i don't think 2 strokes are that unreliable if serviced correctly and correct mixture is used in the engine so knowing the bikes history is important, also since they are bikes that need hammering 2 stroke riders always give their bikes that much more punishment. Having said that an expected life of a 2 stroke engine is almost half of a 4 stroke (from what I read) so expect a $900 rebuild at about 35000-45000kms.
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probably the best comment here.
Two strokes are simpler, they are CHEAPER to repair (most people here would probably get a wrecked engine before having a full rebuild on a 4cyl four stroke) and you can do most work on your own.
If you go for the older two strokes then rebuilds are cheaper, since you can just have the barrels rebored and go for oversized pistons. with newer bikes require the bores to be replated with nicasil or whatever which is around $400 a bore in some places.
that said, they do require careful maintenance (use good oils, check the plugs occasionally, and give them a good thrashing as often as possible.)
and you need to make sure they are jetted properly etc.
They are lots of fun, and they leave thier equal capacity four stroke bretheren for dead.
go for a ride on a cbr250rr, and you'll know why your riding an rs.
That said, pretty much the biggest common stroker around is a 350, with the occasional 500 and rare 750 kawaka's (old) so once it's time to upgrade then theres only one way to go.
v-twin four stroke
my 2c
heard an rgv 250 at the pub on friday night. spoke to the owner. was kinda dissapointed by the sound at idle. lacks the "ning ning" that mine has. If u r on here buddy, you need some new pipes
heh
