Push comes to shove: Harley-Davidson patent reveals VVT pushrod engine

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• Aug 10, 2020

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Harley-Davidson have patented a variable valve timing (VVT) system for their next engine in a bid to meet emissions targets for an air-cooled engine. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen drawings for...

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Variable valve timing for push rod engines have been around a long time in the automotive world. As usual, Harley is a little late to the party. But anything from the last century is big, exciting news for Harley. I do hope it helps them tho, their sales have been sliding.

 

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I hope it helps also.

 

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wjb said:

Variable valve timing for push rod engines have been around a long time in the automotive world. As usual, Harley is a little late to the party. But anything from the last century is big, exciting news for Harley. I do hope it helps them tho, their sales have been sliding.

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And here I thought HD was getting to **** techie. Kind of like Triumph is...