What does motorcycle 59 mean?
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Motorcycle 59 refers to the engine's maximum power output of 59 kilowatts, which is its power rating. How a motorcycle works: Intake: The intake valve opens, the piston moves downward, drawing a mixture of gasoline and air into the cylinder; Compression: Both the intake and exhaust valves close, the piston moves upward, compressing the mixture; Combustion: When the mixture is compressed to its minimum, the spark plug ignites it, the resulting pressure pushes the piston downward and rotates the crankshaft; Exhaust: When the piston reaches its lowest point, the exhaust valve opens, expelling the exhaust gases, and the piston continues upward to expel any remaining exhaust. Characteristics of motorcycle engines: The engine is a two-stroke or four-stroke gasoline engine; It uses air cooling, either natural or forced air cooling; The engine operates at high speeds, generally above 5000 RPM; The engine's crankcase is integrated with the clutch and transmission, making the structure compact.