Difference between revisions of "Category:Engine configurations"

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* [[V-four]]: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration ([[Harley]], [[Ducati]], large displacement [[Honda]]).
* [[V-four]]: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration ([[Harley]], [[Ducati]], large displacement [[Honda]]).
* [[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).

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Types

  • 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-four: has the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration (Harley, Ducati, large displacement Honda).
  • Boxer twin: two cylinders arranged on opposite sides of the crankshaft (BMW).
  • Radial: Cylinders are arranged in a radial fashion around the crankshaft (Wankel).

Pages in category "Engine configurations"

The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.