We've seen many engine configurations come and go, with some being more noteworthy than others and some being just outrageous. Honda attempted to modify the shapes of the pistons used in its engine, ...

As we begin the last article in this series on the basics of the internal combustion engine, let's stop to review what we've covered during the last five articles. We began last May by detailIing the ...

Traditional Two-Stroke Engine Issues A traditional two-stroke engine has the piston pushing down after firing, moving past an exhaust port and allowing the exhaust gases to leave the chamber.

Unit shown in the bottom of the photograph has been removed to show operation of the V-drive which is base of V-four engine.Ring gear shown on lower shaft of top unit is driven by a pinion mounted to ...

Years ago, the choice was clear: When it came to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard motors, 2 stroke won every time. Two stroke motors offered a better power-to-weight ratio, were cheaper to manufacture, ...

Porsche has patented a revolutionary new engine with a six-stroke combustion cycle. Essentially, the engine is combining both a two-stroke and four-stroke engine into one, taking the individual ...

Russia’s greatest asset, which made it one of the greatest nations on this planet (for better or worse), is its natives’ ingenious minds. How that imagination is put to work has often left the rest of ...

We've seen some mad Hayabusa custom bikes over the years, but this one's right out of the box. It ditches the original engine for a massive two-stroke V6, but Meggatech Projects plans to make it look ...