Ridefast Online Nov 2020

KTM LC8 V Twin
TOLEDO 2.0 AIR
R2,850
The Vee’s:
Vee twins: Two pistons going up and
down at an angle, usually 60 or 90
degrees.
There are many, many Vee twins on the
market, from 250cc right up to monster
2000cc versions. They also feature
balance shafts, electronics, fuel injection,
and trick mounting systems to protect the
rest of the bike and rider from vibration
and sheer strength.
There are also air-cooled and water
cooled versions. They also vary
in the way they are mounted with
Ducati (Transverse), Harley Davidson
(Transverse), all of the Japanese and
other manufacturers mounting them in
line, that is with one cylinder behind the
other. Then there are a few companies,
like Moto Guzzi (Opposed) and Honda,
who have turned them sideways, with a
cylinder poking out at an angle sideways.
Honda even sold one like this with a
turbo…a classic quite sought after these
days. In the off-road world, Can-Am has
made the Rotax V-Twin engine their
weapon of choice. Interesting is the fact
that Aprilia fitted their RXV dirtbikes with
a V-Twin. Fun to ride, and something very
unique…
Popular examples: KTM 990/ 1190R.
Suzuki V-Strom. Harley Davidson. Can
Am Renegade. Moto Guzzi. Ducati
Multistrada.
V- Four cylinder: Like a V- twin engine
but with two pistons on each side.
You got it – four cylinders in a V
formation. This creates a fairly unique
form of power delivery – like the Tuono
that we rode in last months issue…
Manufacturers like Ducati are romancing
these designs again.
Air-cooled Twin
Guzzi
Popular example: Aprilia Tuono,
Honda’s VFR lineup.
V8: Four Pistons on each side moving in
a V-pattern.
Yup – the V8 found its way into some
bikes…There has been a factory made
V8 in the Moto Guzzi 500 V8 GP bike of
the 60’s, but the size and complexity of
this engine makes it just too impractical
for a regular road bike. There are a few
custom V8’s around using car engines in
cruiser type frames, but they are few and
far between.
Popular example: The Boss Hoss.
Other V-s
Hondas GP bike was a V5… and you
could argue that radial engines found
on the old aircraft also classify as a V-
configuration.
Flat twins: Two pistons going side to
side in opposite directions.
Everyone knows the BMW-style
opposed, or flat twin. They have
developed it into a very sophisticated
power unit, and have managed to
squeeze a surprising amount of power
out of it. Interestingly,
the technology has never really caught
on with other manufacturers, Honda
made a Goldwing with a flat four, Ural
uses BMW’s design from WW2 for
their machines, but to our knowledge
(and there is not much of that), this
is just about the exclusive domain of
BMW. However you can still buy a new
URAL which is based on BMW’s WW2
designs…
Popular example: BMW GS1250.
So what’s next?
With the world going greener, engineers
around the world are looking for cleaner,
more efficient technology. Who knows
what the future holds. Frankly, even
motorcycle manufacturers are not entirely
sure. KTM made giant strides with the
introduction of the TPI range of two
stroke machines – but is that enough?
What’s next? The sky is the limit for the
boffs out there – we look forward to lots
more different kinds of horsepower in the
future…
BMW Boxer
flat twin cut
away
ADVENTURE
TOURING
The Toledo 2.0 Adventure-Touring
jacket has been given a significant
update ensuring it is perfect for
summer riding and high-mileage
riders who want maximum
performance but with massive
air-flow through the jacket.
WET WEATHER
The polyester mesh jacket now
features tough nylon overlays on
the shoulder and elbows, creating
a very durable jacket for summer
use. It also has a removable
waterproof liner just in case of
inclement weather which also
can be used as an over-jacket,
meaning you don’t have to
refit the liner to the inside of the
jacket if you’re caught out in wet
weather.
It has a fully adjustable rolled
Neoprene collar and soft-edged
cuffs for maximum comfort and
features handwarmer pockets
and an outside Napoleon pocket
plus adjustment points on arms
and hips. A Mandarin collar
keeps the rider cool around
the neck.
Subtle black reflective elements
give the rider full visibility when
riding in low light conditions,
giving the rider a full humanoid
shape to other road users,
ensuring the Rider is fully
registered.
The Toledo 2.0 Air has CE
Level 1 protectors to shoulders
and elbows as standard and
provision for Oxford level 1 or 2
back protectors.
Contact DMD on 011 792 7691 or visit www.dmd.co.za for a dealer near you. Prices shown are recommended retail pricing including VAT. E&OE.
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