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Circle Cycle Internal Combustion Engine

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We haven't looked at any new internal combustion engines for a while and I just spotted this one, the Circle Cycle engine. It's described as an orbital, non-reciprocating internal combustion engine, having pistons and cylinders and able to run on a variety of combustible liquids or gasses. It has no engine block, no crankshaft or connecting rods, no separate flywheel, no intake … [Read more...]

Exquisite Little V12 Engine

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Machine tools make much of what we see and use in the world around us, enabling a skilled machinist to create almost anything out of basic blocks of metal. With today's relatively low prices and high precision, you can find small home shops turning out incredible work from lathes and milling machines hidden away in basements and garages. This tiny V12 engine is a perfect … [Read more...]

XR600 9 Cylinder Radial Engine Update with Video

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If you're one of The Kneeslider's many readers who is interested in Russell Sutton's 9 cylinder radial engine, the one he's building from the cylinders of a Honda XR600, you'll want to have a look at these videos. The engine isn't complete yet, but Russell is to the testing stage, running the assembly with external power to test the balance and lubrication. There are two videos … [Read more...]

Nembo 32 Inverted Triple Track Testing Video

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Daniele Sabatini says they have been doing more track testing on the Nembo 32 inverted triple and put up a video of the latest session, the aim here was for tuning in the medium RPM range. He also says this is the first video that shows the bike out on the track. Development seems to be progressing though the engine sounds a little rough yet at times, but that's what track … [Read more...]

Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro Engine – Over Square Design and Huge Power

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Details have just been released for the all new Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro engine, a real overachiever among 2 cylinder engines, the L-twin produces 195hp @ 10,750 rpm and 98.1 lb-ft @ 9,000 rpm! There are a lot of technical details, some of which I've highlighted at the start, but this really is an all new engine with enormous power for a twin and lots of changes sure to … [Read more...]

Kawasaki Supercharger Patent Drawings

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There have been rumors of Kawasaki developing a supercharger for streetbike applications and after doing a little digging, sure enough, here's a very recent patent for exactly that. The blower is located behind the engine (number 38 in the drawing). Kawasaki engines never struck me as weak little things to begin with, and depending on the amount of boost, this could add … [Read more...]