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Honda 700 Twin – All New Fuel Efficient Engine with Second Generation Dual Clutch Transmission

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Honda is unveiling a brand new 2 cylinder engine. The 700cc parallel twin has a 62 degree forward lean and is designed to work with either an improved second generation version of their dual clutch transmission or a six speed manual. The mid size engine is focused on both fuel efficiency and delivering maximum torque in the low to mid speed range. Fuel consumption is said to be … [Read more...]

Duke Engines – 5 Cylinder 4 Stroke 3 Injector Valveless Axial Engine

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There have been a number of axial engines designed over the years with some similarities between them, but these examples from Duke Engines of New Zealand show a very impressive and well developed prototype. Arthur, one of our readers, spotted the engine on display at the recent EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and thought you might be interested. The engine has 5 … [Read more...]

Honda EXlink Extended Expansion Linkage Engine

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For all of you motorheads still interested in burning fuel instead of draining batteries, the Honda EXlink (Extended Expansion Linkage Engine) is worth a closer look. It's inspired by the 130 year old Atkinson cycle engine. What makes it unique? The power and exhaust strokes are 1.4 times the length of the intake and compression strokes and before you see the linkage it's … [Read more...]

Motus KMV4 Engine Gets Hot Rod Attention

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In previous write ups on the Motus, we've mentioned how this little pushrod KMV4 engine has all the makings of becoming a real favorite of garage hot rodders who see lots of potential in the little beast. It's built to take advantage of well known techniques for getting perfomance far beyond what comes from the factory. Looks like Hot Rod magazine is noticing, too, because in … [Read more...]

Norton Villiers FITS Engine – Forced Injection Two Stroke

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Norton Villiers, NOT Norton Motorcycles, has announced a new engine under development, the FITS (Forced Injection Two Stroke), which, according to their press release, has a number of interesting features and high tech components: it runs on plain non premixed fuel and is lubricated by a controlled spray system and also uses things like specially treated ceramic bearings that … [Read more...]

Multi Fuel Internal Combustion Electromechanical Batteries – Got That?

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Still not sure electric power is the wave of the future? Here's a way to keep yourself squarely on the fence, batteries powered by gasoline. Set your coffee down and think about that one. When I saw this story the other day I wasn't sure what the breakthrough was. Clarian Labs designed this small rotary engine/generator, but except for size, why is it different than rotary … [Read more...]