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This article describes various different types of [[motorcycle]] [[engines]].
==Cylinder Arrangements==
==Cylinder Arrangements==
* [[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-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]]).
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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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