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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]] | |||