Kawasaki’s New Off-Road Motos Go Big On Two-Strokes for the First Time in over 20 Years Team Green’s latest dirt-ready steeds give the oil-burners of old a dose of modern refinement. Kawasaki Share If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Once upon a time, two-stroke engines ruled the motorcycle world because of their output and mechanical simplicity. On the track and in the dirt, they made for potent mixes of power and lightness.