[News] V4 engine set for two-wheeled renaissance

[Moontanman]

V4 engine set for two-wheeled renaissance

 

It seems the V4 engine is set to come back into vogue for high-end motorcycles, with the 1000cc RSV4 of Aprilia besting long-established successful marques at the Czech Republic World Superbike Championship round and the imminent launch of Honda's much awaited V4 roadster in its 50th year of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Details of the new 1200cc Honda V4 are starting to emerge and it looks like some fairly significant new technologies will be incorporated into the design, including variable cylinder management, meaning that the rear cylinders will cut out when full power isn't needed. Aprilia meanwhile, is making hay and is already preparing an RSV4 Naked Bike (sans fairing), and a 600cc supersport machine is also likely.

 

http://www.gizmag.com/v4-engine-set-for-two-wheeled-renaissance/12450/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=fff743bc16-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

So they're basically getting ready to do what yamaha's been doing for two decades plus?:lol:

[Moontanman]

Yup, having ridden a V-Max many times, the Yamaha V-4 is a very impressive and bullet proof engine. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! :lol: