Detroit Diesel’s two-stroke engines used a firing cycle and Roots blower to create the legendary Screaming Jimmy sound that ...

The best Cummins diesel engines are the result of decades of innovation, which all began with founder Clessie Cummins. They also have a history of racing at the Indianapolis 500. In 1934, Cummins ...

Towards the second half of the 20th century, the quest to create an engine with more power, long-term reliability, and higher ...

Did you think two-stroke bikes were going away? Kawasaki is pleased to say that’s not the case. The green-and-black manufacturer just announced the KX327 and KX327X, its largest-displacement ...

The defining characteristic of a two-stroke engine is to fire (combust) every time the piston is at top dead center. This makes them highly power dense, but also notoriously makes two-stroke engines ...

They were fast, loud, and smoky — then gone almost overnight.

What if the engine of the future wasn’t just a dream, but a reality? Imagine a power source that combines the raw, exhilarating performance of a two-stroke engine with innovative efficiency, ...

Anyone who appreciates simplicity of design and efficiency of operation has to like small two-stroke-cycle engines that power construction tools such as cut-off saws, rammers and breakers. Producing ...

If you know me, you know I love 2-strokes. I love the sound, the smell, and just the sight of a well-made expansion chamber. Every category of 2-stroke engines has a place in my heart, from 49-500cc, ...

Just about every piston engine is defined by two basic measurements: bore and stroke. Bore is the diameter of the cylinder. Stroke is the distance the piston travels from bottom dead center to top ...