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Originally Posted by tjts1
I think you're having trouble figuring out the difference between a 45 degree Harley Davidson engine and a smooth 180 degree flat twin such as BMW. Let me help you with that.
Harley
BMW boxes 2 cyl
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yup, the harley sound is the result of perhaps the worst possible 2 cylinder layout in existence. the bmw boxer is perfectly balanced, but, sounds crappy to my ear. there is another layout, the 90 degree V twin used by various sport bike makers such as ducati. IMO, this layout, in addition to being balanced is my favorite engine soundtrack, followed closely by a 90 degree v-8 and the inline 6 which probably is the perfect engine layout, if there is such a thing.