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* [[Boxer twin]]: two cylinders arranged on opposite sides of the crankshaft ([[BMW]]). | * [[Boxer twin]]: two cylinders arranged on opposite sides of the crankshaft ([[BMW]]). | ||
* [[Radial]]: Cylinders are arranged in a radial fashion around the crankshaft (Wankel). | * [[Radial]]: Cylinders are arranged in a radial fashion around the crankshaft (Wankel). | ||
* [[Square-four]]: has its cylinders arranged in a two rows. It is usually an exotic configuration used mostly for experimental bikes. | |||
==Valve Operation== | ==Valve Operation== | ||
*[[Pushrod engine]] | *[[Pushrod engine]] | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[:Category:Engine types|Engine types]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycle engines]] |
Latest revision as of 17:13, 29 August 2010
This article describes various different types of motorcycle engines.
Cylinder Arrangements[edit | edit source]
- Straight-two: has its cylinders arranged in a single row. It is often improperly referred to as a "straight twin". A true straight twin (or parallel twin) engine uses a common crank pin for both cylinders (small displacement Honda, Triumph).
- Straight-three: has its cylinders arranged in a single row.
- Straight-four: has its cylinders arranged in a single row. It is often used in high-end sportbikes and super sports motorcycles.
- V-twin: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration (Harley, Ducati, large displacement Honda).
- V-three: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.
- V-four: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration (Harley, Ducati, large displacement Honda).
- V-five: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration
- Boxer twin: two cylinders arranged on opposite sides of the crankshaft (BMW).
- Radial: Cylinders are arranged in a radial fashion around the crankshaft (Wankel).
- Square-four: has its cylinders arranged in a two rows. It is usually an exotic configuration used mostly for experimental bikes.
Valve Operation[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
Pages in category "Engine configurations"
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