Motorcycle Forums banner
Cancel

Posts by torresmr

Jump to Latest Follow
1 - 10 of 54 Posts
T

· Registered
Joined
·
26 Posts
#36 ·
Everybody is trying to figure out how to make a V5 work... well... ask VW group. They are currently selling some of their cars with such engine. I know that’s no race engine, but for what I’ve read is supposed to work really good. That engine is a narrow V. It is basically the same engine as the VR6 but with one less cylinder. As a matter of fact it’s called VR5.



Due to the fact that the VR5 engine has a narrow V configuration, all the stresses are greatly minimized. And it’s behavior falls between the one of a V engine, and an inline engine.



Obviously the engine from Honda has a bigger V, but that not something it can not be taken care of with the proper firing, and a properly design balance shaft (which yes they rob power, but they also smooth the power delivery). Or, as some people is pointing, with pistons of different sizes.



These new engines are going to have so much power anyway, that I don’t think the engineers mind loosing a little bit in favor of a smother power delivery (which is the main advantage of these engines vs. the 2 strokes).



I can wait until the start releasing more info about these new "toys".
 
1 - 10 of 54 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
About this Discussion
53 Replies
32 Participants
Last post:
tal4321
Motorcycle Forums
A forum community dedicated to all motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, reviews, modifications, classifieds, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Motorcycle General Discussion Misc News MO vs. World Motorcycle News Motorcycle Mods and Maintenance
Top