What is a motorcycle throttle body?
Do motorcycles have a throttle body too?
In fact, the motorcycle throttle body is a category of throttle valve. It is an important part connecting the motorcycle engine and the throttle control handle. It handles adjusting the intake air volume of the engine and the throttle response.
Let’s take a look at the difference between motorcycle and automobile throttle body with the table below.
Motorcycle throttle body vs automobile throttle body
| Feature | Motorcycle Throttle Body | Automotive Throttle Body |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Location | Inside the intake pipe | Inside the intake manifold or throttle body housing |
| Control Method | Mechanical or electronic control | Electronic or mechanical control |
| Quantity | Single or double | Single or multiple |
| Shape | Circular or fan-shaped | Circular or rectangular |
| Size | Smaller than automotive throttle bodies | Larger |
| Control Accuracy | Relatively poor | Relatively good |
| Performance Stability | Relatively poor | Relatively good |
| Maintenance and Replacement | Relatively easy | Relatively complex |
| Price | Relatively inexpensive | Relatively expensive |
| Application Range | Motorcycles or small vehicles | Medium to large cars or commercial vehicles |
| Performance Impact | Significant impact on low-speed and mid-speed performance | Significant impact on high-speed performance |
| Fuel Injection Method | Direct injection or indirect injection | Direct injection or indirect injection |
As we can see from the table above, there are also some distinct differences between the throttles of motorcycles and cars. Whether you are a car and motorcycle mechanic or an auto repair store owner, knowing this knowledge can help us better understand and deal with problems.
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