Displacement Dispelling: Motorcycle Engine Evolution

Throttle and Roast - Motorcycle Podcast

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert delves into the growing engine displacement of motorcycles and its impact on performance and pricing. He discusses the 50% increase in engine size since the 1980s, the climbing engine power, and how even low-end motorcycles now outperform most cars. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of motorcycle engines and the implications of rising displacement.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Engine displacement has grown 50% since the 80s (00:00:58)

3. Engine power is also climbing (00:01:56)

4. Even low end motorcycles beat most cars (00:03:41)

5. Prices climb with displacement (00:08:45)

6. Performance per cc negates the need for displacement (00:11:29)

7. Wrap up (00:15:50)