Flat vs. Crossplane Crankshafts: What’s the Difference? 🏍️

Discover how flat and crossplane crankshafts differ in design and performance, and how these differences influence the sound and power of Yamaha’s superbikes. Learn which type suits your riding style!

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If you have listened to Yamaha’s YZF-R1-based Superbikes at a racetrack, you may have noticed they have a sort of V-8 sound. Part of the reason for that is the crossplane crankshaft, which has 90-degree crankpins, not the 180-degree pins of a Honda CBR600RR or a Suzuki GSX-R750.

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