The world’s first V-Twin engine came from Germany in 1889, when Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach created the “Grandfather Clock” engine.

Nowadays, the V-twin engine is ubiquitous in the motorcycle world. Powering everything from speedy sport bikes to massive touring machines — and even wedged sideways on some rides — the still-striking ...

Ever since their inception, American bikemakers have heavily relied on the V-twin layout. As a result, if there’s one engine that defines American motorcycling, it is the V-twin. With the layout’s ...

Charles has been in the industry for 19 years now, and has worked with brands such as Autocar India, Overdrive, Motoring World, CarWale, BikeWale and Powerdrift. He has more experience reviewing cars, ...

Few motorcycle companies have done more to promote the popularity of the V-twin engine than Harley-Davidson. And while we commend their efforts, it's important to remember that other motorcycles use V ...