Given their need for compact packaging, motorcycle engines tend to have few cylinders — most commonly one or two. While one-cylinder or thumper engines are small, easy to maintain, and relatively fuel ...

V-twin powered motorcycles were prevalent prior to WWII but fell out of favor with brands other than Harley-Davidson until the 1980s. Yamaha Motors was the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to ...

Nowadays, the V-twin engine is ubiquitous in the motorcycle world. Powering everything from speedy sport bikes to massive touring machines — and even wedged sideways on some rides — the still-striking ...

Mel's love of motorcycles was handed down to him by his late uncle Peter and his experiences at the Isle of Man TT and Irish road races. After completing his graduate degree in Creative Writing, Mel ...

This video captures a quarter-mile drag race featuring a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. With strong acceleration and a deep exhaust note, the bike launches down the strip, showcasing its torque-heavy ...