Best engine configuration?

[Blatman]

Most votes were either for a V-twin or an inline 4.
But let their powers combine....and we have the mighty V4 !
ooooo.....ahhhh.....

[Motu]

Engine braking, I like engine braking. (In fact, I need it...)

I hate it - it's a motorcycling sin.MotoGP have expended a lot of effort the reduce the effects of engine braking - slipper clutches,computer controlled throttles to lift under shut throttle conditions to reduce engine braking effects.All to replicate a two stroke.

I prefer singles and twins,of any configuration.These days you can have any firing interval you want,engine configuration is just a packaging and marketing ploy.I don't like multis,they just don't spell motorcycle to me.However triples of any sort are extra special.

[gammaguy]

stepped square four cylinder,diagonal firing rotary disc valve induction two stroke.

nothing else comes close

[peasea]

I hate it - it's a motorcycling sin.MotoGP have expended a lot of effort the reduce the effects of engine braking - slipper clutches,computer controlled throttles to lift under shut throttle conditions to reduce engine braking effects.All to replicate a two stroke.

I prefer singles and twins,of any configuration.These days you can have any firing interval you want,engine configuration is just a packaging and marketing ploy.I don't like multis,they just don't spell motorcycle to me.However triples of any sort are extra special.

Even those with pushrods?
Nitrous?
Big bore kits?
Stroker cranks?
Ete, etc..........

[peasea]

stepped square four cylinder,diagonal firing rotary disc valve induction two stroke.

nothing else comes close

Ok, I give up.
Which bike are they in?

[Madmax]

But then again there is the V-1650 Merlin or the Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Radial. Both sound absolutely phenomenal at revs.

Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
Napier lion W-12

[Blackshear]

Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
Napier lion W-12

How many hours of correct engine starting experience do you need before attempting to start this behemoth?
Cleaning 56 spark plugs doesn't sound fun.

[nudemetalz]

me?
I like the pushrod 90 degree v-twin......
No potatoes there.

[Motu]

Even those with pushrods?

Most definitely....and a nice set of pipes to make it purrrr fect.

[peasea]

Most definitely....and a nice set of pipes to make it purrrr fect.

We'll probably finish with a Viking 3-1.
Hmmmmm.

[Dolph]

Well,...I'm only on my first bike and after mucho, mucho research I decided on a V-twin Honda VTR250. I like the torque,...but then again,...I've nothing to really compare it to !! I ilke the engine breaking though,...it's helping me learn to corner

[Ocean1]

The Toyota one?

2ZZ VVTL-i. One supercharged engine sipping on bio I'll never have enough money to own.

If you have a close look at a Toyota VVT-I engine you'll notice the word Yamaha cast into the head.

[peasea]

Well,...I'm only on my first bike and after mucho, mucho research I decided on a V-twin Honda VTR250. I like the torque,...but then again,...I've nothing to really compare it to !! I ilke the engine breaking though,...it's helping me learn to corner

Just use it BEFORE you corner. Letting the clutch out in a hurry (with engine braking actually making a difference) halfway round a corner (especially in the wet) will colour your gruns for sure.

[peasea]

If you have a close look at a Toyota VVT-I engine you'll notice the word Yamaha cast into the head.

Nothing a good grinder won't fix.

[Ixion]

One's enough.
Two's plenty.
Three's luxury.
Four's a car.
More's absurd.