Forget the 2 stroke vs 4 stroke debate... Is the "One Stroke" the new ICE for MX?

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Edited Date/Time 7/16/2023 8:50am

Does not seem too far away from today.....

"The e-REX is 55% smaller and 70% lighter than any 4-stroke ICE, thanks to a design that is devoid of crankshaft, valves, camshaft, or cylinder head."

https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/innengines-e-rex-motor-1-stroke-engine-technology

 

 

 

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Magoofan 7/16/2023 9:18am
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"it has to be silent and run smoothly to not disturb passengers"

Count me out.

In a bike, I want BRAAAAAP.

In a car, I want V8 roar.

Cool

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BigRedMachine 7/16/2023 9:39am
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Well! if it increases performance, is lightweight, sounds cool and the exhaust smells like bean oil, I'm all in. 

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OW38B 7/16/2023 10:16am
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The interesting situation on how this engine would almost do away with Crank/Flywheel effect during cornering.

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CASH476 7/16/2023 4:19pm
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But it's still a 2 stroke. Just because the swashplates have two peaks per revolution doesn't change the amount of cycles happening per stroke of the piston. This is a very cool modern take on a concept that's been around for over a century (axial engine), it's a shame they felt the need for the 1 stroke marketing bullshit. 

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OW38B 7/16/2023 4:33pm
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CASH476 wrote:
But it's still a 2 stroke. Just because the swashplates have two peaks per revolution doesn't change the amount of cycles happening per stroke of the...

But it's still a 2 stroke. Just because the swashplates have two peaks per revolution doesn't change the amount of cycles happening per stroke of the piston. This is a very cool modern take on a concept that's been around for over a century (axial engine), it's a shame they felt the need for the 1 stroke marketing bullshit. 

No coffee yet this morning?

 

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CASH476 7/17/2023 9:55pm
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CASH476 wrote:
But it's still a 2 stroke. Just because the swashplates have two peaks per revolution doesn't change the amount of cycles happening per stroke of the...

But it's still a 2 stroke. Just because the swashplates have two peaks per revolution doesn't change the amount of cycles happening per stroke of the piston. This is a very cool modern take on a concept that's been around for over a century (axial engine), it's a shame they felt the need for the 1 stroke marketing bullshit. 

OW38B wrote:

No coffee yet this morning?

 

It would seem that way Grinning

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RACING 7/18/2023 12:49am
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Magoofan wrote:
"it has to be silent and run smoothly to not disturb passengers" Count me out. In a bike, I want BRAAAAAP. In a car, I want...

"it has to be silent and run smoothly to not disturb passengers"

Count me out.

In a bike, I want BRAAAAAP.

In a car, I want V8 roar.

Cool

Finally, a normal all-american guy!

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