Are There Turbocharged Motorcycles?

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StValeria
07/30/25 8:05am
Motorcycles can be turbocharged, but it is very rare. For example, HONDA launched the CX500-TURBO and CX650-TURBO in 1982 and 1983, respectively. Introduction to Turbochargers: A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases expelled by the engine to drive a turbine in the turbo chamber, which in turn drives a coaxial impeller. The impeller then pressurizes the air delivered through the air filter pipe, forcing it into the cylinders. Turbocharged Motorcycles: All four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have at some point produced turbocharged motorcycles. KAWASAKI was the earliest, introducing the Z1R-TC in 1978, followed by the GPZ-750-TURBO in 1983.
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