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Motorcycles

V4 or inline-four engine: What’s the difference and how does it change the riding experience?

One of the most common questions when choosing a sport motorcycle is whether a V4 engine is really better than an inline-four. The answer depends entirely on how and where the bike will be ridden, as each engine layout offers different advantages in power delivery, handling, acceleration and overall character. For decades, inline-fours dominated the

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Cars

The forgotten Yamaha is the cheapest inline-four naked you can still buy

Today, inline-four-powered middleweight motorcycles are a rare breed. But this was not the case a decade ago, with all the major manufacturers offering us four-cylinder sport bikes and naked bikes. Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were at the forefront of offering powerful bangers. Before Yamaha gained popularity with its CP2 and CP3 two- and three-cylinder engines, Yamaha

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