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Kawasaki surprised with the first hydrogen vehicle: Now
they’ve unveiled a new, even better 2-stroke engine
This new product from Kawasaki, a famous motorcycle
manufacturer, has again stirred the market. After
checking the first bike with a hydraulic system, the
company offered all the necessary documents
concerning the patent for the invention of a two-stroke
engine. This development signals that two-stroke
technology could be back on road bikes again due to
the issues mentioned with the four-stroke engines.
The filing is a significant development for Kawasaki,
which indicates that a new era for two-stroke engines
in motorcycles and other sectors could be around the
corner. This action demonstrates Kawasaki’s
commitment to redefining what an engine means and,
at the same time, pursuing sustainability.
Innovative technology integration in the engine
promises enhanced performance and efficiency
These include fuel injection, intake valves, and
turbochargers in the new engine. These features strive
to enhance performance by continuing the attributes of
two-stroke cycle engines, such as low weight and
simplicity. Limiting carburetors due to fuel injection
also has the advantage of better fuel economy and
less pollution.
A turbocharger installation further enhances the
engine’s power output capability even more. This
technology integration helps eliminate most of the
usual drawbacks of two-stroke motors, such as low
fuel efficiency and increased atmospheric emissions.
Utilizing the latest technologies in engineering,
Kawasaki has derived a technical formula for two-
stroke engines that could be as beneficial and eco-
friendly as four-stroke engines, apart from offering the
power-to-weight ratio.
Kawasaki’s groundbreaking eight guidelines for
engine operation revealed
Kawasaki has creatively departed from tradition in
using the two-stroke cycle. It has intake valves
operated by a camshaft, a turbocharger, or a
compressor that compresses air and forces it through
these valves. The pre-compression system also
facilitates the expulsion of exhaust gases in a vehicle.
Carrying out of Direct fuel injection before the TDE
point with a standard spark plug or auto ignition may
occur at higher engine speeds. The operating
conditions consist of a high level of air surplus to
ensure that the fuel burns lean in the engine, thus
enhancing fuel economy.
This apparent operating characteristic offers at least
some flexibility in the combustion process and seems