Engine Cooling system
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motorcycles have a radiator (similar to the radiator on a car)
which is the primary way their heat is dispersed. Coolant is constantly
circulated between this radiator and the cylinders when the engine is running.
While most off-road motorcycles have no radiator fan
and rely on air flowing over the radiators from the forward motion of
the motorcycle, many road motorcycles have a small fan attached
to the radiator which is controlled by a thermostat.
Some off-road motorcycles are liquid cooled and anti-dirt protection
is attached to the radiator. The cooling effect of this fan
is enough to prevent the engine overheating in most conditions,
so liquid-cooled bikes are safe to use in a city, where traffic may frequently
be at a standstill.
Emissions regulations and the market demand for maximum power
are driving the motorcycle industry to liquid-cooling for most motorcycles.
Even Harley-Davidson, a strong advocate of air-cooled motors,
has begun producing a Revolution liquid-cooled engine.
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