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The Joy of Six... (cylinders)
By Stuart Barker on 05/08/2010 09:56:23
For the first time in more than two decades, you'll be able to buy a bike with an across the frame six-cylinder engine. We look at the enduring appeal of six..
’ve been very impressed by our engine’s performance.“But there’s also the feeling of a straight six, the power delivery is quite different. It’s a very sovereign power, very pure.”Six problems and solutionsPutting six cylinders in line might give near
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Four. Three. Two. One. Cylinders test
By Mark Forsyth on 13/08/2010 14:29:45
For many riders pure sports bikes are becoming less and less relevant. But what are the options in the middleweight class? That depends how you like to ride and how many cylinders you want…
Triumph Street TripleA bike for the masses, for novices, for experienced riders, for the whole world in fact. It’s very, very good – But such a shame it whines like a K-series BMW at tickoverClick to read: Triumph Street Triple owners reviewsAt first peek, Triumph’s highly acclai...
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KTM quash single-cylinder RC4 rumours
By Visordown News on 21/08/2008 09:02:57
'It does not make sense to invest in a motor like the single-cylinder motor' says KTM Italy
, very closely and we are doing this for a reason. "It does not make sense to invest in a motor like the single-cylinder motor we would need for the RC4 to be competitive. Especially if there is not enough demand to make it so that it can compete and win
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48-cylinder Kawasaki for sale
By Visordown News on 12/07/2011 14:21:44
Record-breaking special on eBay – yours for £1 million!
A 48-CYLINDER Kawasaki-based special that stars in one of YouTube's most-watched motorcycle videos ever is up for grabs if you can muster a cool £1 million and hit the “buy it now” button.Created by Simon Whitelock of Red Dog Superbikes in Potters
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D.I.Y: Gas flow into the cylinder
By Tim Dickson on 22/10/2007 14:21:24
If an engine is going to make power it needs fuel to do it, and fast and efficient gas flow into the cylinder is critical. How is it done, and how can it be improved?
An inlet port's job isn't very difficult. All it has to do is allow the passage of the fuel/air mix from the carbs or fuel injectors at one end to the inlet valve at the other, through which it passes on into the cylinder.In order to do
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1814cc inverted 3-cylinder Nembo 32
By Visordown News on 01/08/2011 13:54:03
Prototype machine undergoes testing at Italian circuit
THIS is the Nembo 32, a prototype motorcycle that's about to be put into limited production. The Nembo uses an 1814cc three-cylinder inverted engine.The Nembo team were testing at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy. The final machine will use a
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3.8-litre six-cylinder Jag engined madness
By Ben Cope on 18/02/2013 11:29:36
Because 'it's possible' was a good enough reason for this chap
I have so many questions and unfortunately not enough answers.Firstly is this a motorcycle or is there is third wheel hidden by the gigantic six-cylinder Jag XK lump?Just how many metres would you get from that tank (mounted infront of the bars
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The four-cylinder 125cc monkey bike
By Visordown News on 03/06/2008 10:57:39
Visordown takes a look at the latest slant on miniature machines
Bet the neighbours love this blokeCHECK THIS great little invention in the shape of a four cylinder 125cc monkey bike.Spotted on thekneeslider.com, the multi-pot monkey machine has been constructed by a seriously talented bike builder. We
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Enzyme Design's six-cylinder Fugitive
By Visordown News on 09/07/2008 12:15:10
Futuristic French concept machine powered by engine from Honda Gold Wing
You'd never think the 2CV and this could come form the same countryYOU'RE LOOKING at The Fugitive - a Honda Gold Wing-powered, six-cylinder concept bike from French designers Enzyme.There are no specification or performance figures to report, just a
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The Taiwanese 800cc single-cylinder
By Visordown News on 25/04/2012 10:27:44
Biggest single since the DR Big?
SUZUKI'S DR750 and DR800 – better known as DR Big – have long held a special place as the biggest-capacity mass-produced single-cylinder bikes ever offered.But now there's a new challenger for the title, or rather a pair of them, thanks to Taiwanese
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