Bike-engined car

Early examples of bike-engined cars include the 1948 Invacar and the 1949 Bond Minicar, both of which were designed as basic, low-cost transportation.

The motorcycle's sequential gearbox is often fitted with the engine, allowing for fast gearshifts.

The drawbacks of using motorcycle engines in cars are the lack of reverse gear and reduced torque output at low RPM.

Radical Sportscars also runs a racing series for its bike-engined cars.

The Hayabusa engine has also been used in Radical Sportscars, the Caterham Seven and Ariel Atom.