An explanatory article on motorcycle engine basics, trivia and historic masterpieces

The engine is the pivot of a motorcycle. The engine characterizes motorcycles and gives motorcyclists fun and excitement. Four-stroke debuted in 1960’s, the development of DOHC accelerated in 1970’s, and innovative engines arose one after another in 1980’s. The evolutional history of the engine reflects manufacturers’ philosophies responding to the demands from the users.
This article explains all on the motorcycle engines including the history of motorcycle engines, the engine basic structures such as ‘DOHC’, ‘OHV’, ‘four-stroke’ and ‘two-stroke,’ and the historic masterpieces.