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Yamaha will "focus on the inline" engine during MotoGP's race in Aragon and the subsequent tests, instead of rolling out its ...

Yamaha is working on a V4 engine for its MotoGP lineup as it plans to abandon its signature inline-four engine. The Japanese manufacturer plans to align with the rest of the grid in the premier ...

It’s true we are developing a V4. It's not [just] a new engine, it's a new bike. But it's also true that we are racing with a [Inline] bike which has been heavily renewed over the winter.

The Japanese manufacturer is the only player in the premier class of motorcycling to sport an inline-4 engine, while other teams have been using the V4 unit. Yamaha's decline in competitive form ...

The most clear disadvantage of this miniature vee-layout is the unnecessary complexity when compared to an inline-four. By opting for a V4, you end up doubling numerous components under the bonnet ...

While its history began around the same time as that of the car, with the first V4 being designed and built in 1898, it never became as popular as its inline-four counterpart, and over the next ...

The V4 engine designed to replace its current inline configuration has been much discussed and has already been tested but its public ventures with the powerplant are limited. At the Aragon track ...