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Looking for an Upgrade Two-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kit?

By Kencoul

In recent years the addition of a small motor to a bicycle has become more than just a curiosity. It is a ridesharing phenomenon that is worldwide. Millions of bikes have been converted into human and motor machines, where a flick of the switch and your bicycle becomes a motorbike.

Sure, you don't have the power of a motorbike, but in some instances, you have the power to ride uphill fast really, or just rest as you trundle over a long and boring patch on the way to wherever.

The upside of a bicycle engine kit is its price; the downside is that it's a kit and you need to assemble and install it. This is great for a DIY enthusiast, but for most of us, this can be an issue.

So, in order to make life easy for all bike users, we checked most of the options available and found these to be the best in terms of installation, power, and budget.

The bottom line is this; the best 2-stroke engine bicycle kit has to be easy to install and powerful enough to enjoy. This is what you get from any one of these kits.

Let's take a look at two-stroke bicycle engine kits:

The Flying horse angle fire bicycle engine kit is one of the easiest to install, and it comes with a very comfortable engine that provides you with 5-6 HP. This is enough for pushing your bike comfortably along and uphill, and with its 66cc engine, is not a gas guzzler and can get up to speeds of 24-25mph.

The engine will give you around 100 to 150 miles per gallon, so it's a very fuel efficient engine.

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This is a very cost efficient buy, in fact, its one of the most budget-friendly engines you will find.

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This is the Iglobalbuy 80cc engine that packs a nice 6-7HP and can reach speeds of 38mph. It has a 2.5L fuel tank and can drive for 100 miles per gallon. The fuel mix for beginners should be 10:1, and after the first 300 miles 16:1.

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This kit comes with a lot of positive customer reviews, and we know this is due to its very comfortable and steady ride performance.

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This is the Zhuotop 80cc engine that provides you with power and performance ratios that are hard to beat. That is why this motor is double the cost of the others. You pay for excellence. What Zhuotop have managed to coax out of their engine is reliability in all weather and road surfaces.

This engine will reach 35mph, provides very low noise and low vibration output. It produces 2.2KWh of power at 6000rpm.

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This is the water chestnut, a Chinese pocket bike engine. It provides 50cc's and can reach a top speed of 22mph. This little unit produces 2.5kwh at 5,000rpm and is suitable for most bikes.

However, this is the engine only, it's not a kit, hence the price. It is a very good value for money bargain, and its suitable for student bikes, where speed is not the highest importance.

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This is the PanelTech 50cc 2-stroke engine and is the product of ten years of experience in engine manufacturing.

This engine provides 1.6Kwh at 6,000rmp and has 3HP. Its top speed is 30mph. The engine will give you around 100 to 150mpg.

The mixing ratio of fuel and engine oil is 16:1 for new sets, and then 20:1 after running 300 miles.

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This is the Roadstar 2-stroke 80cc engine kit that provides you with 6HP, 3.5Kw at 5,000rpm and can reach a top speed of 38mph.

Since this is an 80cc engine, its powerful and fast and should be bought if you want some serious upgrading to your bicycle.

Now for the deal clincher, this is the best money for value deal you will find. It's a powerful engine, easy to assemble and at a ridiculously low price.

The mixing ratio of fuel and engine oil is 16:1 for new sets, and then 20:1 after running 300 miles.

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This is the ExGizmo Silver 80CC 2-Stroke engine that gives you 38mph and 2.6Kw at 6,000rpm. It's a great buy, although slightly more expensive than other models, it has one advantage. It looks good, it has been given some extra thought on design and finish, and that is what makes this model slightly costlier than the others.

It will also fit onto larger bikes, so your overall options are improved with this one.

The mixing ratio of fuel and engine oil is 16:1 for new sets, and then 20:1 after running 300 miles.

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This is the Zeda 80 Firestorm Edition Triple 40 (40mm stroke, 40mm wide intake, and 40mm wide mount). This engine cranks out 2.95HP at 69.75cc and reaches speeds of 38mph.

The Zeda is an industry leader and is used to benchmark most of the other brands. What makes this one so special are the upgraded bearings which are 60% thicker. There is a crankcase around bearings with a stuffed crankcase, and a Large intake port (40mm bolt hole width). There are around exhaust port and a 40mm crank stroke as well as a type B piston with high wrist pin and an 89mm Long rod.

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If its true performance, power, and reliability that you seek, then this is the best engine kit around. Its price per performance ratio is unbeatable.

This is the MD Group 80cc engine that reaches 38kmh and has perhaps the best consumer reviews of all the kits. This is due to the easy installation guide and great performance that this kit provides. It also comes with the most comprehensive kit of the lot, so it gives you great value for money, and also fewer concerns about finding parts that other kits don't include.

The fuel capacity is 2L, and the mixing ratio is a standard 16:1 for new sets,20:1 after running 300miles. It delivers 100 miles to the gallon. The engines power performance is 2.2kW at 6,000rpm and 5-6HP.

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This is the BBR electric start 80cc bike kit. Yup, electric starter button, very nifty. This engine has a centrifugal clutch, so this means you just pull the rope or the electric start button and that's it, you on. So when you are in the middle of a ride, you press the button and your engine kicks in.

This engine comes with a good solid 5HP and can reach 30mph. You get a 1,5L fuel tank, and your fuel will last 100 miles per gallon.

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This is a more expensive model for the more serious biker. This means you pay for quality as well as quantity. You get an electronic starter, and high-grade mechanical performance, most often parts are Japanese.
Conclusions

Most bike kits are very similar, the ability to see the nuances in the kits as where the trick lies. Finding a kit that is both budget-friendly and high quality, as well as easy to assemble and install is why we created this guide.


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