# High-Performance Yamaha Motorcycles Use Crossplane Crankshaft Engines - Here's Why

> Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1946400/why-high-performance-yamaha-motorcycles-use-crossplane-crankshaft-engines/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68af27766f3b5b89e5179146)
- **Published:** 2025-08-27
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #yamaha #crankshaft #crossplane #engines #high #motorcycles #performance #firing
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