This bike was followed by the H2 SX and Z H2, which offered the same supercharged rush in a more road-friendly manner. What ...

Mechanical engineering majors Charles Lenk, left, and Lucas Lirette work on the motorcycle engine stand in an engineering lab.

Motorcycle engines live and die by how well they shed heat, and the choice between liquid and air cooling shapes everything from performance to maintenance. Riders weighing a new purchase or planning ...

Yamaha is known for building engines that last. The brand's engineering excellence shines in motorcycles that dominate city streets and high-performance cars that push the limits of speed and ...