Shortest Stroke Motorcycles (2026)
Short-stroke engines—many riders dismiss them immediately. They sound like high-revving multi-cylinder machines that are difficult to ride. A true rpm frenzy—who would want that? Of course, high engine speeds help produce impressive horsepower (provided the engineers got everything else right).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4 RR (Sport) 39,1 mm
Kove 450 RR (Sport) 40,5 mm
Kove 250 RR (Sport) 41,4 mm
Honda CBR 600 RR (Sport) 42,5 mm
Honda CB 650 R (Naked) 42,5 mm
Honda CBR 650 RR (Sport) 42,5 mm
Yamaha R6 Race (Sport) 42,5 mm
Yamaha MT-03 (Naked) 44,0 mm
Yamaha R3 (Sport) 44,0 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (Sport) 45,1 mm