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chrome-spokes t1_iy21gov wrote

Reply to comment by 18_USC_47 in ELI5: What gives V-twin motorcycle engines their unique sound? by Agitated_Potato_3052

> A 650 twin

Ah, gotta chime in with this, talking about unique sounds...

Vintage Triumph 650cc Bonneville's parallel twin engine have an even different unique sound than same cc v-twins.

This from the two pistons traveling up and down together, while the firing order is 180 degrees apart. That is, one is on compression while the other is on exhaust.

Music to my ears, hah!

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