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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== | ||
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*[[:Category:Engine types|Engine types]] | *[[:Category:Engine types|Engine types]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:13, 29 August 2010
This article describes various different types of motorcycle engines.
Cylinder ArrangementsEdit
- 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 OperationEdit
See AlsoEdit
Pages in category "Engine configurations"
The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.