Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
List of motorcycles by type of engine is a list of motorcycles by the type of motorcycle engine used by the vehicle, such as by the number of cylinders or configuration.. A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel.
They have smooth tires with tread patterns and engines generally in the 125 cc (7.6 cu in) and over range. Typically, street motorcycles are capable of speeds up to 100 mph (160 km/h), and many of speeds in excess of 125 mph (201 km/h).
Off-road motorcycle without lights or front fender. Extremely low gearing. Pacer 15 cu in (250 cc) two-stroke single 1962–1965 15 cu in (250 cc) replacement for the Super 10. A new frame with rear suspension was introduced in 1963. Scat 15 cu in (250 cc) two-stroke single 1962–1965 Dual-purpose motorcycle based on the Pacer.
Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata item; Appearance. move to sidebar hide ... Engine size (cc) Beat (FC50) 48 Super Cub C100, CA100 ...
The idea of an American cruiser styled motorcycle featuring a flat six engine came from Josef Boyd. The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cubic centimetres (93 cu in) liquid-cooled , horizontally opposed flat-six engine shared with Honda's Gold Wing 4th generation model, unlike the V-twin engine commonly found on "cruiser" style motorcycles .
The Square Four is a motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1931 and 1959, designed by Edward Turner, who devised the Square Four engine in 1928.At this time he was looking for work, showing drawings of his engine design to motorcycle manufacturers. [5]
Beyond that there were only minor differences, different indicators were fitted to the non-US bikes to suit the countries laws. Bikes built up to 1963 had a different fuel tank shape to later bikes, and the pressed steel bars were discontinued at about the same time (all models using conventional tubular bars) but otherwise the bike stayed much ...
The BSA unit twins were a range of unit construction twin-cylinder motorcycles made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) and aimed at the US market. A range of 500 cc (31 cu in), 650 cc (40 cu in) and 750 cc (46 cu in) twins were produced between 1962 and 1972, [1] but they were really developments of the older pre-unit A7/A10 model range with less weight. [2]