ADVERTISEMENT
  • Privacy Politics
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contacts
Monday, March 17, 2025
  • Login
M Sports
  • MotoGP
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • MotoE
    • Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
  • WSBK
    • WSSP
    • WSSP300
  • Motocross
    • AMA 250 MX
    • AMA 450 MX
    • MXGP
    • MX2
    • Supercross
      • AMA 250 SX
      • AMA 450 SX
      • WSX
  • Enduro
    • EnduroGP
    • Hard Enduro
    • SuperEnduro
  • BSB
  • Motorcycle News
    • Reviews
  • Rally
    • Dakar
  • English
    • English
    • Español
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • Motorsports
  • Other Sports
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • NHL
    • Tennis
No Result
View All Result
  • MotoGP
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • MotoE
    • Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
  • WSBK
    • WSSP
    • WSSP300
  • Motocross
    • AMA 250 MX
    • AMA 450 MX
    • MXGP
    • MX2
    • Supercross
      • AMA 250 SX
      • AMA 450 SX
      • WSX
  • Enduro
    • EnduroGP
    • Hard Enduro
    • SuperEnduro
  • BSB
  • Motorcycle News
    • Reviews
  • Rally
    • Dakar
  • English
    • English
    • Español
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • Motorsports
  • Other Sports
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • NHL
    • Tennis
No Result
View All Result
M Sports
No Result
View All Result
Home Motorcycle News

Farewell to the Langen Two Stroke 250, the last sturdy two-stroke, and how bureaucracy dictated its demise

by Redação
March 17, 2025
in Motorcycle News
61 1
0
Adeus à Langen Two Stroke 250, a última resistente a dois tempos, e como a burocracia ditou o seu fim

Source: Todocircuito

74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The two-stroke motorbike industry has lost one of its last bastions with the end of production of the Langen Two Stroke 250. The iconic British machine, limited to just 100 units, will no longer be manufactured due to increasing homologation difficulties in Europe. The decision reflects a growing challenge for small brands trying to keep the spirit of classic motorbikes alive in the face of regulatory requirements.

Launched in 2022 by Langen Motorcycles, the Two Stroke 250 quickly won the hearts of enthusiasts thanks to its 249.5 cc, 76 hp V-twin engine, developed by the Italian company Vins. With its retro design and top-level performance, the bike became an object of desire for collectors and riding purists. However, its journey was short-lived and, according to Christofer Ratcliffe, founder of Langen, European bureaucracy was one of the main obstacles to the model’s continuation on the market.

Despite European restrictions, the Two Stroke 250 has found buyers in other parts of the world. Japan, for example, has already received two units, adapted to local standards with specific ABS. Further orders for the country are on the way, as is a unit destined for New Zealand. In the United States, interest in the model has also been growing, signalling that there is still room for two-stroke motorbikes outside the Old Continent.

With production of the Two Stroke 250 officially closed, Langen Motorcycles is now turning its attention to an ambitious new project: the Lightspeed. This muscular cruiser, equipped with a 1,190 cc V-twin engine derived from Buell, promises 185 hp of power and an aggressive design, ready to compete with renowned models such as the Ducati Diavel V4.

In order to market the Lightspeed in Europe, Langen has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £600,000 (approximately 713,000 euros). The money will be used to purchase the necessary machinery and fulfil the strict European homologation standards. At the same time, the brand is working on a turbocharged version of the Lightspeed, with power predictions of around 300bhp, making it one of the most powerful production bikes in the world.

The case of the Langen Two Stroke 250 exposes an increasingly common dilemma in the European motorbike industry: the survival of small brands in the face of ever more demanding regulations. The demise of this model is not just a farewell to an iconic motorbike, but a reflection of the growing difficulty of keeping traditional concepts alive in a market dominated by environmental and bureaucratic regulations.

Langen may have taken a step forward with the Lightspeed, but for fans of two-stroke bikes, the disappearance of the Two Stroke 250 marks the end of an era. It remains to be seen whether there will still be room for these exciting machines on the European market in the future.

Source: Todocircuito

Tags: Langen
Share30Tweet19

Recommended For You

Suzuki updates GSX-8S and GSX-S1000GT with new colours

by Redação
March 17, 2025
0
Suzuki atualiza GSX-8S e GSX-S1000GT com novas cores

Suzuki has unveiled new colour options for two of its most popular models: the GSX-8S and GSX-S1000GT. These aesthetic changes bring a fresh touch to both bikes, while...

Read moreDetails

Alpinestars revolutionises safety on two wheels with the new Tech-Air 5 Plasma Airbag Vest

by Redação
March 17, 2025
0
Alpinestars revoluciona a segurança em duas rodas com o novo colete Airbag Tech-Air 5 Plasma

Motorcycling safety has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the new Tech-Air 5 Plasma airbag waistcoat from Alpinestars. This innovative piece of equipment promises to...

Read moreDetails

SW-Motech launches new XL suitcase with 55 litre capacity

by Redação
March 16, 2025
0
SW-Motech lança nova mala XL com 55 litros de capacidade

SW-Motech has expanded its popular range of DUSC hard cases with a new large top case offering 55 litres of capacity. Aimed at different rider profiles, from sports...

Read moreDetails

New generation of Triumph engines for Moto2 with pioneering innovations

by Redação
March 16, 2025
0
Nova geração de motores Triumph para o Moto2 com inovações pioneiras

Triumph revealed its new engine for the Moto2 World Championship this year, presenting what is considered the biggest technical evolution since the British brand became the exclusive engine...

Read moreDetails

Honda develops camera-based ADAS system for motorcycles

by Redação
March 16, 2025
0
Honda desenvolve sistema ADAS baseado em câmaras para motos

Honda, the Japanese two-wheel industry giant, is preparing to enter the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market for motorcycles with an innovative approach based on stereoscopic cameras, instead...

Read moreDetails
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Advertisement

M Sports

© 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports.

Navigate Site

  • Privacy Politics
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contacts

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • MotoGP
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • MotoE
    • Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
  • WSBK
    • WSSP
    • WSSP300
  • Motocross
    • AMA 250 MX
    • AMA 450 MX
    • MXGP
    • MX2
    • Supercross
      • AMA 250 SX
      • AMA 450 SX
      • WSX
  • Enduro
    • EnduroGP
    • Hard Enduro
    • SuperEnduro
  • BSB
  • Motorcycle News
    • Reviews
  • Rally
    • Dakar
  • English
    • English
    • Español
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • Motorsports
  • Other Sports
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • NHL
    • Tennis

© 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?