If you’ve been shopping for an electric bike, you’ve probably noticed that some models use a belt drive instead of a ...

What is the best transmission for a motorcycle: chain, belt or shaft drive? Some say motorcycle riders only wear black t-shirts and jackets because old chains used to cover them in oil. That could ...

Explore the 4-valve revolution that maximized cylinder head airflow and set a high-revving benchmark that engine builders ...

Gates belt drives are engineered with high-stiffness, long-lasting synthetic compounds layered with carbon fiber cords for superior strength and durability. New nylon tooth fabric improves the Moto X5 ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

Gates’ newest belt drive system is known as the Carbon Drive Moto X9. The new belt and sprocket design uses a novel setup that combines the Gates ultra-high tensile carbon fiber cord construction with ...