On a 2 stroke you have to hit a certain RPM range for power to turn on..When riding your Banshee, when taking off it will feel somewhat sluggish then when the powerband kicks in that is when you feel the snap and you have to hold on..Like when riding through trails or steep hills, you constantly have to use the clutch and keep the RPM so you stay in the POWERBAND, if not it will fall flat on its face, especially in a high gear..Hope this somewhat explains it to you.