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

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