Price
Yes some folks are driven by price and the fuel is more expensive I will grant you that.
Others are driven by performance and I like performance...the noise is an issue and throttle response and torque in the middle of the throttle ban is what I demand from a motor....
Its not a case of spend more money on fuel just to get it to run right...........
That's not the issue you wanted to see the motor really shine......then stick some nitro in it.
hey its different strokes for different folks....I prefer the reliable and consistent response and performance from the 4 stroke motors....In my opinion they make what I do easier....
I tried the 2 stroke pattern motors and saw the difference in my flying. The 4 stroke allowed me to stick the throttle where I wanted it and not try to anticipate the spool up and spool down of the motor and not have to anticipate it my my flying style either.....just stick it where you need it...if you need a little more then give it a little more....a little less and so on.....The more linear response is an advantage to me.....That why I use it.
The Saito motors are great for the same types of power response as the YS 4 strokes.
For sport motors I actually prefer 4 strokes now....they run better and give me more pleasure flying.
You can run them on any fuel you like as long as your happy with its performance....If your looking for more out of them then nitro will foot the bill.....unlike 2 strokes...
So try it its only 1 gallon of fuel...and if you live in Denver I give you a tank or 2 to see how you like it first!
Troy Newman