This article describes various different types of motorcycle engines.
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-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).
Valve Operation
See Also
Pages in category "Engine configurations"
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