Every Engine in Motorcycle Explained | Single to Ten Cylinder Engines [Part – 1]

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Every Engine in Motorcycle Explained | Single to Ten Cylinder Engines [Part – 1]

Watch Part 2 of Every Engine in Motorcycle: https://youtu.be/GUPxgMlW0f8

We have all been mainly exposed to one type of bike engine, i.e., Single cylinder engine found in most motorcycles. But there is lots of variety in the type of engines used in motorcycles. Know what they are?
So In today’s video, we are taking a look at different types of engines used in a motorcycle.

Commonly Found Motorcycle Engine Types Are:
1) Single-cylinder engines: A piston engine with only one cylinder is a single-cylinder engine, commonly termed a thumper. Single-cylinder engines work best on small cc bikes. They are cheap to maintain and fix if something goes wrong. Single cylinders are sluggish at higher RPMs but are very aggressive and punchy down low, making them great for adrenaline-pumped low-speed rides.

2) Two-cylinder engines: As you can guess from the name, this engine has two cylinders. More cylinders mean more weight, more cost, and more power. Types of two-cylinder engines: Inline-Twin, V-Twin, L-Twin, & Flat-Twin.

3) Triple-cylinder engines: A straight-three engine (also called an inline-triple or inline-three) is a three-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line and a common crankshaft. Straight-three engines typically use a crankshaft angle of 120 degrees, resulting in an evenly spaced firing interval.

4) Four-cylinder engines: Most automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout. Types of Four-cylinder engines: Inline-4 & V4.

5) Five-Cylinder Engine: The straight-five or inline-five engine is an IC engine with five cylinders aligned in one row or plane, sharing a single-engine block and crankcase. The five-cylinder engine is almost as compact as an inline-four and nearly as smooth as a straight-six engine.
V5 engine: The engine design is a 5-cylinder in a V configuration, consisting of three front and two rear cylinders.

6) Six-Cylinder engine: The straight-six engine (also referred to as an inline-six engine; abbreviated I6 or L6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders mounted straight along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft (straight engine). Types of Six-cylinder engines: Inline-6, V6, & Flat-6.

7) Eight-Cylinder Engine: Motorcycles have rarely used V8 engines, with the few built for motor racing. In 1907, Glen Curtiss set an unofficial world record of 136.36 mph (219.45 km/h) on a homemade 4.0 L (244 cu in) motorcycle.

8) Ten-Cylinder Engine: A V10 engine is a ten-cylinder piston engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration around a common crankshaft.

—- Time Stamp —
00:00 – Introduction
00:18 – Single-Cylinder Engine
01:44 – Two-Cylinder Engine
06:43 – Three-Cylinder Engine
09:40 – Four-Cylinder Engine
12:52 – Five-Cylinder Engine
15:17 – Six-Cylinder Engine
18:55 – Eight-Cylinder Engine
20:06 – Ten-Cylinder Engine
21:18 – Wrap Up

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  20. I have owned a CB750 Nighthawk by Honda,for over a decade now,and other than basic maintenance (lubing chain,changing air/oil filters and oil,sparkplugs,etc. It has been one of the most AMAZINGLY RELIABLE engines I have ever owned!!! Also……..absolutely NO Valve-Adjustments EVER! As this engine runs hydraulic valves!!! : >)

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  24. Beautiful video, but you forgot the Honda CB400 Vtec Super Four…VTEC is well known in Honda automobiles, being the company’s version of variable valve control. What’s less known is that Honda has its own version of VTEC for motorcycles. VTEC stands for Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control, which is Honda’s variable valve timing system. The result? Cleaner operation and higher fuel efficiency. According to Honda tests, Hyper VTEC engines produced lower emissions and higher output, with fuel efficiency improved by about 6.5 per cent

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