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Engine displacement

Engine displacement defines the volume in cubic inches, cubic centimeters, or litres that is displaced as the cylinders are moved from top-dead-center to bottom-dead-center.

It is calculated with the following formula:

<math>{\pi \cdot bore^2 stroke \over 4} \cdot (no. cylinders)</math>

External links

Calculate displacement (http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/calc_displacement.htm)

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