Two-cylinder engines can be further separated into three general layouts: V-twin, Parallel-twin & Flat-twin. As flat-twin, aka Boxer engines, are relatively rare outside of BMW's motorcycle lineup ...

The parallel-twin engine has thus begun replacing the V-twin in a lot of motorcycles, including in cruisers where this ...

Parallel twin engines are everywhere. Think of a capable light or middleweight bike that performs well and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to own, chances are you’re thinking of a bike with a ...

270-degree parallel-twin engines are replacing inline-fours due to stricter emission norms. Secondary imbalance is offset by the uneven firing order of 270-degree cranks, resulting in excellent ...

and a parallel twin is definitely easier to maintain and service than a V-twin. Of course, it isn’t like it is without its ...

With a patent application for a parallel-twin engine coupled to a belt-operated CVT, CFMoto now looks set to join the party. A continuously variable gearbox permits an infinite number of effective ...

In a recent reveal showing test footage and details, however, we’re told that the Hornet will carry ‘a 755cc Parallel-Twin 8-valve Unicam engine with a 270° crank.’(via Motorcycle.com). That means ...