Motorcycle & PTW
Applications		  
     
Developments
   

  • RCV Engines has an extensive development programme transitioning the patented technology into practical gasoline fuelled IC engine units.  Current developments include an oil cooled 4-stroke 49cc 5.0 bhp power unit for use in scooters, mopeds and motorcycles.  This unit offers significantly lower manufacturing costs and operational benefits including a 1/2 speed output shaft transferring power to the CVT.

  • Other engine sizes in development include CUB and motorcycle 90cc, 110cc and 125cc versions. See table below

  • Future developments include development of practical, single and multi cylinder units for other personnel transport including, Marine and Automotive applications.

 
RCV Motorcycle Engines
 

  • Cost and Performance - Comparison between an RCV 4-stroke engine and a 2-valve air cooled 4-stroke engine:-
     
RCV ENGINE TYPE CYLINDER OUTPUT CRANK OUTPUT
CAPACITY 49 cc 125 cc 100 cc 110 cc 125 cc 125 cc
MARKET EU/ASIA EU/ASIA INDIA ASEAN EU/ASIA CHINA
TYPE SCOOTER SCOOTER MOTOR CYCLE CUB SCOOTER MOTOR CYCLE
TRANSMISSION CVT CVT 4-SP
MANUAL		 4-SP
MANUAL		 CVT 5-SP
MANUAL
POWER (PS) +15% +11% +2% +10% +11% +5%
TORQUE (Nm) +0% +2% +3% +2% +2% +10%
ECONOMY +25% +17% +10% +6% +8% +8%
COST -15% -14% -8% -7% -7% -8%

RCV Engines Ltd ©2003 - Indicative data subject to change without notice
 
Demonstrator Engine and Vehicle
 
  • A scooter fitted with a 49 cc S2-M engine is now available for demonstration purposes and evaluation
Further Information
 
  • Please contact Mr Geoff Ambler -
 		 Email: geoffambler@rcvengines.com
Fax::    +44 (0) 1202 871836