One of the worst kept secrets of motorcycling has been finally unveiled, the world's most famous for his creations on two wheels American company has just unveiled a completely new engine: the Milwaukee-Eight.
This engine gets its name because it has four valves in each cylinder, also it retains the classic 45-degree angle between the cylinder V-Twin. The Milwaukee-Eight produces up to ten percent more torque as Harley-Davidson says, is more powerful and softer but retains the same charm and character ever.
It will be offered in two different models: The Milwaukee-Eight 107 with 1,753 cc or Milwaukee-Eight 114 offers up to 1,868 cc, the most powerful engine and cylinder heads cooled liquid that we see in the Limited CVO and CVO Street Glide. In addition, since the company itself have argued that the weight has been distributed and configured to cancel up to 75% of the vibration at slow speed, while retaining the classic feel of a V-Twin engine while retaining the softness at highway speeds.
Four-valve engines are associated with high displacement motorcycles, high performance, especially those with dual overhead camshafts. But the presence of more valves, especially in such a big as this engine not only improve performance but also the vehicle's emissions.
"These are the most powerful, agile and comfortable motorcycles ever offered by Harley-Davidson," said Scott Miller, Harley-Davidson vice president in charge of strategy and product development. The American brand has recently updated its segment in 2014 with its initiative known as "Project Rushmore" is believed that this new engine has been created in response to the threat of emissions regulations such as Euro IV in the European Union, shall enter into force on 1 January 2017.
Harley-Davidson has not yet revealed or dates or prices for new models, but hopefully soon be available to the public and enthusiasts founded the company in Wisconsin.
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