Yamaha says the 2027 MotoGP rule changes played a major role in its decision to switch from the inline-four engine.

While cruisers are typically perceived as laidback motorcycles with slow-revving engines, recent entrants such as the Diavel V4 have bucked that trend and how. Now Benda, a Chinese manufacturer, has ...

Recent patents show that Honda is working on a new V4 engine, with a focus on improved performance and efficiency. Honda’s been on a quiet tech streak lately, and its latest patent disclosures make ...

Yamaha says the 2027 MotoGP technical rules mean "it has become mandatory" to race with a V4 engine. Officially, the MotoGP technical rules state that engines must use a maximum of four cylinders, ...

Yamaha is already seeing promising signs from its new V4 MotoGP machine, but warns "there is no magic in this sport... there ...

Yamaha has announced it will press ahead with the development of its V4 engine and introduce it in its MotoGP bikes in 2026. In parallel with its existing programme with the in-line four-cylinder ...

Yamaha has announced that it will press ahead with the development of its V4 engine and introduce it in its MotoGP bikes in 2026. In parallel with its existing programme with the in-line four-cylinder ...

The Yamaha Factory Racing team has officially announced the retirement of the inline four engine from the MotoGP spec YZR-M1. The racing team on Sunday confirmed the YZR-M1 machines will be powered by ...

The Italian motorcycle company will reveal the Multistrada V4 in its entirety on November 4. For now, the bike maker has given a peak of the model’s front end and its new 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ducati’s new low-slung 168-horsepower muscle bike is meant to ...

SpaceX Raptor 3 rocket engine had it first hot-fire in August 2024 and entered scaled production by early 2025. It has 280 tonnes-force (tf) sea-level thrust, 350-second specific impulse (Isp), and a ...

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 ...