The heart and soul of any motorcycle (battery-powered motorcycles notwithstanding) is its engine. From its mighty roar to its fierce torque, a reliable engine can turn an average motorcycle into a ...

Motorcycle engines live and die by how well they shed heat, and the choice between liquid and air cooling shapes everything from performance to maintenance. Riders weighing a new purchase or planning ...

Now, we can also confirm that Honda is looking at new innovations to lower the weight of its engines. The news comes from ...

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. Over the years, there ...

These days, Kawasaki is best known as a manufacturer of motorcycles with a manufacturing presence across the globe. However, its heritage stretches back to 1878, when the company's founder — Shozo ...

Last week, Yamaha revealed a hybrid motorcycle engine system it's working on, plonked in a maxi scooter prototype. It could spell an interesting new direction for the Japanese two-wheeler giant to ...

Discover how MotoGP Engine Braking works, why it’s vital for control, performance and safety, and how advanced electronics help riders master every corner.

Cooling fins are an iconic feature of motorcycle design. These blades made their mark early, with their parallel lines encircling the cylinders of classic bikes from day one. Whether on the striking V ...