The Rare Engine that Kills Everything it Touches
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Published 2021-11-28
Only one internal combustion design from the 20th century has gone into production: the Wankel Rotary. Yet every motorcycle manufacturer who tries it goes bankrupt. What’s the curse?
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Directed and Edited by Luke McAdam
All Comments (21)
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The way the paper lands perfectly on the seat at 7:58 was either unplanned or this was take 23. Either way, the fact that Ryan seemed not to notice was the best part.
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I live in the town where Felix Wankel had his workshop and lived while engineering the rotary engine. My mother knew him. Had a small dog apparently. He also developed a boat which could dive under waves. That's why his workshop is a few feet away from lake constance. The facility is owned by Audi today.
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"I once went to Poland in September. It was lovely! You just...can't get carried away" OMG 😂😂😂
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Your production value is through the roof. Love your work.
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“The scariest philosophical question born in the bathhouses of Ancient Rome. Who’s wankle am I touching…. “ F9 is truly a wordsmith and a poet
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You're not a reviewer, you're a story teller, and that's amazing!
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This guy is truly a great presenter. Not sure if he’s the writer as well but both writing and presentation are extremely entertaining.
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These videos are some of the best on this platform. I'm not even a motorcycle guy and I can't get enough of these videos. They're amazingly well done. Keep up the great work!!
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Rumour has it that Mazda has never actually stopped developing their rotary in their secret labs deep down underground. As a former RX8 owner, I sold before seal failure, I love the rotary and would love to have another….
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The episodes about weird and extinct bikes/technologies are my favourites. Thanks guys 🙂
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I used to ride its nemesis, the Suzuki RE5 Wankel in the late seventies. Enjoyed your presentation so much I'd forgotten how first class you are your craft. Informative and entertaining, most others on YT don't get anywhere close.
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5:19: Small correction, hamsters don’t get drunk. They have the highest tolerance for alcohol of any vertebrate animal.
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This is a Netflix series for motorcycle lovers. Period.
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My wife divorced me because she said I watch too much fortnine. I am now alone and happier than ever and can watch as much F9 as my heart desires
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This video is so well put together, it‘s a piece of art and a pleasure to watch. Also gives me a hometown vibe, counting 16 years in Austria and being from North Vancouver. Thanks for the awesome content!
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Great videos! I appreciate the effort that you put into planning and filming these. The videography is awesome. Well done!
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My parents were a Hercules dealer in the late 70's. Couldn't sell any of the 3 bikes initially sold to them by the company. So, the oil injector model(yes there was one you didn't have to pre-mix for) went to a business partner/investor. The 2 pre-mixers, dad road raced. One was a sprint race bike, the other the endurance bike. Never won anything, but never finished last. He ran them until about 1983.
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Can we all agree that Ryan from Fortnine is a freaking living legend in the motorcycle community.
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There is a company called LiquidPiston that has revived the rotary, and engineered nearly all of its problems out. Amazing little engines they have.
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You deserve an award for your work these past few years. Incredible job. 👏👏
