The Pros and Cons of Every Motorcycle Engine Type

[ruSTynutz]

RyanF9 shares what he loves and hates about Single Cylinder motorbike engines, versus V-Twins, Inline Twins, Boxer Twins, Triples, Screamers, Six Bangers and V4s.

https://youtu.be/aOTz0Ol8fLA

I'm sure us ST owners already know which is the best engine configuration!    

[Nigel]

Watched that a few days ago. Accolades go to the V4.
Very well put together.
Looks like I have to stick to the 'Screamer'.
Screamer Beemer works well?

[Dragonstaff]

RyanF9 shares what he loves and hates about Single Cylinder motorbike engines, versus V-Twins, Inline Twins, Boxer Twins, Triples, Screamers, Six Bangers and V4s.

https://youtu.be/aOTz0Ol8fLA

I'm sure us ST owners already know which is the best engine configuration!    

Closely followed by it's baby brother.

[Biggles]

As he says, he can't cover every engine configuration, so I'll get in ahead of Glen and point out the Wing's opposing flat 6 solves the in-line 6 problem.  But for economy and compactness, the V4 wins.  That said, ours do have a balancing shaft that he missed- maybe they don't all have one.

[West Aussie Glen]

 
Writing this in Adelaide Airport.
Just completed 4,700kms on the wing.
Perth to Victor Harbor then Victor Harbor to Silverton return.
The wing will now have a rest in Victor until July when I fly back and ride it home.
Hopefully will be on the ST in Mudgee.

[West Aussie Glen]

That is an interesting Video. One of my favourite bikes was a Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe  which had a 1300 cc V4 but with the crankshaft across the frame of the bike.

[ruSTynutz]

As he says, he can't cover every engine configuration, so I'll get in ahead of Glen and point out the Wing's opposing flat 6 solves the in-line 6 problem. 

But I guess FortNine's comments about boxer engines are still somewhat relevant...e.g. for the more "mature" rider and, with the low centre of gravity it's easier for old men to pick the bike up from off the side stand...

[Biggles]

But I guess FortNine's comments about boxer engines are still somewhat relevant...e.g. for the more "mature" rider and, with the low centre of gravity it's easier for old men to pick the bike up from off the side stand...

I have no argument with that at all.  I found the Wing I owned easier to get vertical than the ST.  And, as discussed, if the sidestand at rest is much lower than the bottom of the wheels, it's becomes a very real challenge to get her upright.

[West Aussie Glen]

As he says, he can't cover every engine configuration, so I'll get in ahead of Glen and point out the Wing's opposing flat 6 solves the in-line 6 problem. 

But I guess FortNine's comments about boxer engines are still somewhat relevant...e.g. for the more "mature" rider and, with the low centre of gravity it's easier for old men to pick the bike up from off the side stand...

Not very often I get called mature, it is usually just old. I proved it last year that I can still pick up the wing , haven't had to try picking up the ST for a while.