Dual-Sport Bike Cylinders

Dual-sport motorcycles started to spread in the late 1970s, thanks to their ability to provide good performance both on- and off-road. Getting popular in rural areas, they were an exotic alternative to many street bikes or cruisers, which appealed to younger buyers in the urban environment. There are no precise standards in dual-sport bikes, allowing manufacturers to diversify them and explore new designs. But anyway, the engines need to be strong enough and able to perform well in different road conditions. Therefore, any engine part has to be in good shape, and the cylinders are no exception.

Substantially, the cylinders are metal tubes where the pistons move. They are closed by the cylinder head to form the combustion chamber. Depending on specific design factors, the cylinders are usually made of cast iron or aluminum and are very robust, but still, none of them are everlasting. Wear or failure caused by oil starvation and abrasion belongs to the main cylinder issues. In our online store, a large choice of premium dual-sport bike cylinders is available. Designed and built by reliable aftermarket companies, these parts are meant to deliver reliable performance for years to come.