Solid-state batteries are supposed to be the next big breakthrough in EVs. In theory, solid-state batteries offer an electric ...

The upcoming RC700 shows China’s push into the middleweight sportbike segment as brands chase impressive specs and performance.

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. In general, the Japanese ...

Honda has come up with a electronic forced-induction V3 motor that we’re probably going to see in a future sportbike. Honda revives the rare V3 engine layout with a modern, four-stroke, ...

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 ...

MV Agusta revives a dual-crank engine design with a radical five-cylinder square concept, proving that internal combustion innovation is alive and well. The square engine layout uses dual crankshafts ...

We've all heard the saying, "It's better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow." This highly modified Fiat 126 is the ultimate evolution of that philosophy. While its extensive upgrades do ...

Between the immense cost of R&D and the added complexity and expense of production, you’ll find that most motorcycle brands tend to field one or two engine configurations (i.e., V-twin, inline-four, ...

Five is a very unusual number of cylinders for a motorcycle engine, and the most familiar examples graced track-only prototypes that brought world championships in two eras to Honda. If storied ...

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 ...

A Ferrari 3.5-liter V8 engine on a superbike sounds bonkers, but it’s real There probably wouldn't be many people who’d look at a V8 engine and think, yup, let’s put that on a motorcycle. Well, Max ...