Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...
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The first American bike to hit 150 mph from the factory
The Buell 1125R became the first mass-produced American motorcycle to hit 150 mph in 2007, reaching 161 mph and breaking US ...
Yamaha is a brand riders trust for fast, reliable, fun bikes. The Japanese company has always been ahead of the game in bringing new technology to riders. It introduced the crossplane crankshaft, ...
Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. Not long ago, calling ...
Ducati expands its off-road portfolio with the global debut of the 2026 Desmo250 MX, featuring a high-revving 44.5 bhp ...
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