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A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel. In a longitudinal engine configuration, the engine's crankshaft axis is parallel with the direction of travel. However, the description of the orientation of "V" and "flat" motorcycle engines differs from this ...
His third-place finish in Round 3 was credited as the first podium placing by an all-electric bike in an AMA-sanctioned professional series. [19] However Alta Motors folded partway into the season, and Tremaine finished his campaign with Beta. [20] Tremaine, alongside Lyndon Poskitt, also took part in the 2018 Erzberg Rodeo hard enduro for Alta ...
The Yamaha DT is a series of motorcycles and mopeds produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Models in the DT series feature an engine displacement of 50 to 400 cc (3.1 to 24.4 cu in). The first DT model, the DT-1, was released in 1968 and quickly sold through its initial 12,000 production run.
The electric motorcycle division has an advantage with the all-electric motorcycles because they do not experience power loss with increased elevation and thinner air. The Lightning Motorcycle Super-bike electric motorcycle set the fastest overall time in the motorcycle division, beating all gasoline powered motorcycles in 2013. [33] [34]
The Servi-Cycle was claimed to have a fuel economy of 100 mpg ‑US (120 mpg ‑imp; 2.4 L/100 km). [11] The Servi-Cycle used a magneto of Simplex's own design, providing 6 volt electricity for the dual ignition and for the headlight, taillight and stoplight. The engine had dual spark plugs in its cylinder head. [7]
Mission Motors had periodically competed in electric motorcycle racing events. On June 12, 2009, US racer Thomas Montano rode the Mission One on the 37.733-mile (60.725 km) course of the TTXGP on the Isle of Man. The bike finished in 4th place in the PRO class, with an average speed of 74.091 mph and a lap time of 30 minutes 33.26 seconds. [17]
The DT200 or WR200 used a liquid cooled, oil injected, (autolube) case reed inducted, Y.P.V.S. power valved (electronically operated power valve system while motocross bikes are equipped with mechanically operated power valve system),flat slide carburetion, resin reeds, single cylinder, 2 stroke engine. As a dual-purpose bike, it was designed ...
The Yamaha DT125 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company that was first launched in 1974 as the DT125A [1] and is still sold in some markets to this day. The model designation DT indicates that it is a two-stroke, off-road-styled motorcycle, it has a raised exhaust, handlebars with cross members, universal tires, and adequate ground clearance for an off-road enduro motorcycle or trail ...