L-twin
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The L-twin is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine layout, used notably by Ducati, in which the cylinders are arranged in a 90-degree V configuration resembling an "L" shape.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
engine configuration
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internal combustion engine layout ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | 90-degree V-twin (Ducati L-twin layout) ⓘ |
| hasBalanceCharacteristic | good primary balance for 90-degree V-twin ⓘ |
| hasCenterOfGravityCharacteristic | enables relatively low center of gravity ⓘ |
| hasCombustionType | four-stroke internal combustion ⓘ |
| hasConfigurationType | V-twin ⓘ |
| hasCoolingCharacteristic | front cylinder exposed to airflow GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasCoolingMethod |
air-cooled
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liquid-cooled ⓘ |
| hasCrankshaftPosition | shared crankshaft for both cylinders ⓘ |
| hasCylinderArrangement | two cylinders arranged in a 90-degree V ⓘ |
| hasCylinderCount | 2 ⓘ |
| hasFiringOrderCharacteristic | even firing intervals for 90-degree V-twin with appropriate crankpin design ⓘ |
| hasFrontCylinderOrientation | nearly horizontal front cylinder ⓘ |
| hasPackagingBenefit | allows compact longitudinal engine layout in motorcycles ⓘ |
| hasRearCylinderOrientation | nearly vertical rear cylinder ⓘ |
| hasSoundCharacteristic | distinctive V-twin exhaust note ⓘ |
| hasTypicalDisplacementRange | small to large motorcycle engine displacements ⓘ |
| hasTypicalValvetrain |
desmodromic valve actuation in Ducati applications
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overhead camshaft ⓘ |
| hasVAngle | 90 degrees ⓘ |
| hasVisualForm | L-shaped layout ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWithBrand | Ducati motorcycles ⓘ |
| isCommonInVehicleType | motorcycle ⓘ |
| isMarketedAs | L-twin by Ducati NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isNotedFor |
association with Ducati sport and racing motorcycles
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strong midrange torque ⓘ |
| isSubtypeOf | V-twin engine ⓘ |
| isUsedByManufacturer | Ducati NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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