Air Cooled Engine Oil cooled engine has been in competition for a long time. Is air the best coolant or oil? The air cooled engine cools down quickly whereas the oil cooled engine works well. Now which is the best after a long debate and boundless argument. But it is entirely up to the manufacturer to decide what the model of the bike will look like or what type of engine will be used in the motorcycle.
In the case of fans like us, the answer to this question largely depends on what kind of engine the manufacturer of our preferred bike has used. An air-cooled engine is a simple engine that uses the speed of the bike to keep the engine cool with the help of existing air. Oil cooled engines, on the other hand, are kept cool by spreading oil through a special method of oil management.
For the sake of debate, we will discuss the possible differences between an air-cooled engine and an oil-cooled engine.
When a bike moves, it generates horsepower to drive the engine shaft and rotates the bike chain. When a device moves, it simultaneously generates sound and heat that are generated by the action of other parts used on the bike. At present in the market of Bangladesh we see most of the Indian bikes which are in the range of 100-150 cc. Their main component is their engine and it should be maintained regularly.
Air cooled engine
Air-cooled engine-powered bikes are built in such a way that even the heat generated while riding can be easily released into the air. They do not have any special cooling system or any special material for absorbing heat which will absorb all the heat by acting as heat absorber. Air-cooled engines have some fans that also generate a lot of air by creating intense rotation. As a result, heat is released through the air in such a way that the bike is moving very fast. Air cooled engines are very easy to make and easy to maintain. This type of engine is used more in low capacity bikes where the emphasis is on price rather than good performance.
Problems with such engines:
The air-cooled engine is designed for easy maintenance. However, these are not suitable for long trips and the engine shuts down easily when driven at high RPM on long trips. The hotter the engine, the weaker the metals, which reduces the durability of the bike. This type of method is very traditional and if the engine is running at high RPM for a long time, it heats up easily. If the engine overheats, the efficiency of the engine decreases and the engine may break down as a result of running the hot engine. Here are some good air-cooled engines:
Kawasaki H1 1989 500 496 cc and 53 bhp
Suzuki GS 1000 family
On the other hand there is the oil cooled engine. It can take a huge load on the road. This allows long trips to be completed easily. Air-cooled engines use oil as a cooling material, which usually dissipates heat through the radiator to keep the engine cool. Oil-cooled systems are mainly used in high-powered diesel engines and high-powered sports bikes.
Oil cooled engine
The oil cooled engine is the king of the road. These generate a lot of pressure and heat through the pistons of the engine, resulting in the maximum potential of the engine. Engines cooled by the liquid transfer the generated heat to the front so that the driver has no problem even on long journeys. But the main thing we don't notice is that it controls the temperature of the engine using air and oil at the same time. So this type of cooling system is called hybrid cooling or air oil cooling system. Since oil requires extremely high temperatures to heat, it keeps the engine cool very efficiently. Moreover the oil is already being used as a lubricant. Castrol Evo or other oils that can be used as both oils and lubricants.
Problems with such engines:
First of all oil cooled engine is very expensive and its maintenance cost is very high. Although this is not a problem for many. Comfortable or smooth travel can reduce the performance of the bike. In the context of Bangladesh, oil cooled engines are very rare and unrealistic.
Therefore, in the end, it can be said that the type of cooling of the engine is different for each engine as the light and the base are different. This means that the only difference between them is their type but the work is the same.
Now if you ask me I will choose one of these two engines which will save me financially and it will do the right thing for the reason I bought it i.e. it will cool the engine. But after all, it's a debate and the rest of it should be open to bikers and bike fans.