I freely admit to my obsession with the internal combustion engine, particularly with the four-stroke variation. Fortunately, I have chosen the motorcycle as the device with which to enjoy the sounds, smells and feel of the internal combustion engine. Sadly, due to its unsavoury relationship with nature, the gasoline-powered engine is on its way out. It has, however, served mankind and dominated the transportation industry — and much, much more — for more than a century.
The internal combustion engine serves a simple purpose: It converts
