Two Stroke Shorts
Description: A chainsaw is a portable, mechanical saw which cuts with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain that runs along a guide bar. It is used in activities such as tree felling, limbing, bucking, pruning, cutting firebreaks in wildland fire suppression and harvesting of firewood. Chainsaws with specially designed bar and chain combinations have been developed as tools for use in chainsaw art and chainsaw mills. Specialized chainsaws are used for cutting concrete. Chainsaws are sometimes used for cutting ice, for example for ice sculpture and in Finland for winter swimming. Someone who uses a saw is a sawyer.
Description: This unique illustration captures the raw sound and power of the legendary Yamaha RD500LC (or RZ500), a machine that brought true two-stroke V4 Grand Prix technology to the street. The bike's iconic period racing colors and aggressive stance are dramatically set against a vibrant Japanese sunset and a traditional Torii gate. It's the perfect fusion of pure racing heritage and timeless Japanese aesthetic.
Description: Celebrate the legendary heritage of German engineering with this distressed tribute to Maico Rennmotorräder. Founded in Pfäffingen, Deutschland in 1926, Maico built a cult-status legacy with its high-performance racing, motocross, and enduro machines that shook up the global track scene. This design features a heavily weathered, mid-century-styled shield showcasing the iconic bold "M" emblem, complete with classic racing ribbons and authentic aging effects. It is the perfect graphic for classic motorcycle enthusiasts, vintage cafe racer fans, and anyone who appreciates historic European motorsport history.
Description: Founded in 1926 in Pfäffingen, Germany, Maico began as a manufacturer of small two-stroke engines before expanding into motorcycles that would become legendary in the world of motocross and off-road racing. Short for Maisch & Co., the company earned a reputation during the 1960s and ’70s for building brutally powerful, lightweight dirt bikes with exceptional suspension and handling. Maico motocross machines, especially the fire-breathing 400cc and 490cc models, developed a cult following among racers and desert riders who appreciated their raw performance and aggressive power delivery. Despite frequent financial struggles and ownership changes, Maico’s influence on motocross culture remains enormous.
Description: AJS was the name used for cars and motorcycles made by the Wolverhampton, England, company A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd, from 1909 to 1931, by then holding 117 motorcycle world records. After the firm was sold, the name continued to be used by Matchless, Associated Motorcycles and Norton-Villiers on four-stroke motorcycles till 1969, and since the name's resale in 1974, on lightweight, two-stroke scramblers and today on small-capacity roadsters and cruisers.
Description: The '70s were a time of great change and experimentation for dirt bikes that resulting in some amazing rides, as well as some amazingly bad ones. While purpose built dirt bikes were available in the decade prior, they were expensive, and not always that great. As the Japanese factories fired up, newer, better designed dirt bikes began to hit the market and much to everyone's surprise — especially stalwart manufacturers — they were considerably more affordable. This mid '70s design celebrates that wondrous era that took motocross from a fringe hobby to a worldwide sport that was accessible to just about everyone. Do it in the dirt, baby!
