Engine configs

the horizontally opposed is called a "boxer" config as well. and you left out a boxer 6 cyl (i think that things like the Rune use
that or summit)

Mike.S

 

Here is my working list of engine configs to write about in the
Motorcyclopedia. I haven't written any of these yet, I'm working on the
animations.

Have I left any out?
******************************
4 Stroke Engine Configurations, with 2 stroke where applicable:

- Single ( + 2 stroke)
- Twin, V (all angles, + 2 stroke)
- Twin, opposed, horizontal
- Twin, parallel (180°, 360° firing sequence, + 2 stroke)
- Triple, in-line (all firing sequences, + 2 stroke)
- Triple, V(+ 2 stroke)
- Four, opposed
- Four, inline (all firing sequences)
- Four, inline horizontal
- Four, V (all angles)
- Four, square (+ 2 stroke)
- Five, V
- Five, inline... does this exist? I've never heard of one, but that
doesn't mean squat.
- Six, V
- Six, inline

Where I have an example of a 2 stroke version I've included it, but I'm not
certain my list is complete.

Cheers Manning

 

[ snip]

This is the only one you need concern yourself with Manning.



All the others were briefly tried but none have proven as effective.




tm

 

Rot in hell, unbeliever!

hehe

Manning
(Proud boxer-twin R1100-GS rider)

 

out a boxer 6 cyl (i think that things like the Rune use

Yeah, I left nicknames out of the list deliberately as a number of configs
have a nickname of some sort (kettle, etc). Thanks for pointing out the HO
six and the examples, I had forgotten that one.

Manning

 

What about the radial 5.

Boxer

 

Actually this weekend did teach me the benefits of boxer-twin engines.

I witnessed three BMWs go down (two on ride to PI and one slow drop in car park
during yesterdays Canteen Ride).

On all three occasions I noted the engine saved the owner from what would have
been expensive fairing damage.



tm

 

Manning wrote:

There was a rather tasty V4 500cc two stroke manufactured once upon a
time. Be a shame to leave it off your list

Cheers,
Ash
PS By inline do you mean transverse, or inline like the new Rocket 3?

 

Oh! There have been a couple of rotary engined bikes too.

Cheers,
Ash

 

In aus.motorcycles on Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:15:20 +1000

The Megola!

5 cylinder radial, built into the front wheel.

I'm told there is a loony racing one on the classic racing circuit in
Europe.

http://www.clipartoday.com/transport/megola01_poster.html

Zebee

 

I've never heard of one - can you give an example?

Cheers Manning

 

Can you name an example? I haven't found any references in any of my books.
(I'll keep looking though)

By inline I just mean that there is an imaginary line connecting all of the
pistons when they are at TDC. This arrangement can then be mounted in a
variety of directions, and I've got a list of examples of each.

Cheers Manning

 

Egads! Thanks Zebee.

Manning

 

Never mind - Zebee gave me the details.
Manning

 

Yep Suzuki Gamma I think they're called.

You'll commonly see Eric Saunders riding one like a weapon and marking ever
corner on MRA organised social rides.

Interesting bike. I took a brand new fresh out of the crate one for a ride back
when I was still on my L's.

I couldnt understand why the tacho only started at 3,000rpm. Hmm.

After they finally got the bastard started I toodled around on it for a while
wondering if only one of the cylinders was working.

So I gave it a handful of throttle.

<gulp>


tm

 

That has got to be the weirdest design I have ever seen - I can't even
figure out precisely how it works. Wouldn't it pull to the right somewhat?

Thanks for the link

Manning

 

Yamaha RZ500. Also a similar Suzuki that someone else mentioned. Do I win a
prize?

Gary

 

V8 Boss Hog and Drysdale.
W3 (can't find the reference, but its an American[what else] 2.5 litre thing
with a triple arranged like a VS. twin, but with three of them.

There is that 48 cylinder monster featured here recently, but I suspect it
was not 'production'

Some bloke in pommeled has been butchering Kawaka 750 two-stroke triples and
making in-line fives and sevens(!)

Moike

 

In aus.motorcycles on Mon, 20 Oct 2003 13:17:38 +1000

I recall a report of one being ridden, the aforementioned racer I think.

The guy said it handled better than you'd expect I think it was the
general weirdness and the low volume that killed it off. I seem to
recall it won a few races in its day.

Thre's better pics which show it in all its utterly weird glory.

http://www.geocities.com/csepelmotos/megola.htm which is, I think, the
classic racer.

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike Directories/Other Bikes 2 H - M/images/Megola 1922_jpg.jpg
(also known as http://tinyurl.com/rjun)

Zebee

 

er "pommieland"

Moike

(bludy speil checquerer)