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Watch This Man Prove V4 Engines Are Best Using Soda Cans And Tape
Bore vs Coke.
By
Jacob Black
Oct 30, 2019
Cruisers
Harley Clings To Pushrod Technology With New Patent
Don’t stop believing!
By
Dustin Wheelen
Aug 30, 2019
16:10
How To
Crash Course In Understanding How A Motorcycle Engine Works
Awesome Brit lady shows us the inner works of a V-twin.
By
Sabrina Giacomini
May 24, 2019
Ask RideApart
Ask RideApart: Why Are V-Twin Engines Still Around?
Are V-Twin engines obsolete? Maybe.
By
Kate Murphy
May 14, 2019
Industry
Flipped-Engined Nembo 32’s Crowdfunding Campaign Fails
Turns out the public thought the upside-down engine idea was a bit backward.
By
Tim Huber
May 13, 2019
Design
Finding A Balance: Suzuki Patents New Counter-Balanced Single
The Japanese firm files for a new SOHC thumper mill with a dummy con-rod
By
Tim Huber
Apr 29, 2019
HFL
Flying Wheels: These Planes Are Powered By Motorcycle Engines
Motorcycles are reaching new heights.
By
Sabrina Giacomini
Apr 03, 2019
HFL
Check Out This Adorable Running Harley Panhead Model
But is it powerful enough to power a mini FL?
By
Joss Wellings
Apr 03, 2019
Racing
Mercedes AMG versus Kawasaki ZX-10R MK Kit Car
Two Kawasaki ZX-10R circa 2007 engines race a modern AMG C63S.
By
Kate Murphy
Feb 05, 2019
Technology
That Time Yamaha Built Ford an Engine and Changed the World
What do you get when you cross Yamaha engineering and Ford marketing? You get one of the best factory-built sleepers ever produced—The Taurus SHO.
By
Guest Contributor
Aug 16, 2018
News
New Diavel 1260 Gets Ducati Magic Treatment
Ducati's putting its DVT voodoo into the new Diavel mill, making a good engine even better.
By
Sabrina Giacomini
Aug 03, 2018
News
Kawasaki's New Supercharged Motorcycle Engine
A world-first from a mainstream manufacturer, the Kawasaki Supercharged Motorcycle engine should produce big power in a small package.
By
HFL Staff
Nov 20, 2013
How To
How To Break In A New Motorcycle Engine
It's important to break in a new motorcycle engine correctly, or you risk impairing it's performance or damaging it outright. Here's how to do it right.
By
Tim Watson
Oct 14, 2013
Positions
The Greatest Threat To The Harley-Davidson Brand Is...
As emission standards change, the Harley-Davidson brand will be forced to adapt that iconic engine. How will a brand built on such an evocative sound adapt?
By
Carter Edman
Oct 14, 2013
Dailies
This is Indian's new v-twin
This is Indian's new v-twinThis is the motor that will power the all-new Indian currently under development at new parent company Polaris. Dubbed the...
By
HFL Staff
Mar 13, 2013
Dailies
The KTM 1190 Adventure motor
Shot by German motorcycle journalist Jochen Vorfelder, this is the first photo of the new liquid-cooled v-twin used in the KTM 1190 Adventure. Based on the RC8's powerplant, the LC8 here develops 148bhp and 92lb/ft of torque. "They started to work on the engine two years ago, based on the LC8 V-twin engine that they use for the RC8 superbike," Jochen tells us. "148 HP 110 kW is correct. The engi...
By
HFL Staff
Sep 19, 2012
A new engine for little Moto Guzzis
Moto Guzzi is refreshing the V7 range with an all-new engine. Claiming a 10 percent improvement to the current 48.8bhp output as well as more torque, improved fuel economy and lower emissions, the engine is distinguished by it’s seriously attractive new valve covers, which eliminate the plug leads, leading to a cleaner look. Elsewhere, the engine remains true to Guzzi heritage, the crank is long...
By
HFL Staff
Nov 04, 2011
Dailies
Video: Husqvarna’s 900cc parallel-twin
Two weeks ago, we showed you the first pictures of Husqvarna’s new 900cc streetbike motor. Now, here’s video of it. The parallel-twin is heavily based on that of the BMW F800GS and will debut in a performance-oriented adventure tourer at the EICMA motorcycle show in November. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SYAllJUCo Officially, Husqvarna states, “Husqvarna has reached a significant mile...
By
HFL Staff
May 18, 2011
This is Husqvarna’s new street bike motor
This is the 900cc parallel-twin that will power Husqvarna’s first adventurer tourer. Very closely based on the 798cc engine of the BMW F800GS, Husqvarna has not only increased the capacity for more top-end power and stronger low-end torque, but redesigned the exhaust and airbox in pursuit of the same goals, while also dropping some weight and centralizing mass. The existence of a new Husqvaran...
By
HFL Staff
May 09, 2011
Dailies
2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R returns to sale, problem identified
Kawasaki USA has just announced that the mysterious stop-sale on the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R will be lifted, identifying the previously-mysterious fault as residing in the intake valve springs. As stated when the not-a-recall was announced on December 11, the problem isn’t related to safety, performance or the modifications made to reduce power for the North American market. Instead, Kawasaki says ...
By
HFL Staff
Dec 29, 2010
Dailies
Moto2 engines to be based on CBR600RR
The engines Honda will supply to the 250GP-replacing Moto2 class will be based on that of the current CBR600RR. Despite their humble basis, the motors will produce over 150bhp and will be capped to a 16,500rpm redline. Honda has apparently been developing this engine for over two years, we'd guess since it first informed Dorna that it should replace two-strokes with four-stroke inline-fours. >Dorn...
By
HFL Staff
May 27, 2009
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