BusinessAugust 20, 2026

powertrain

POW-er-trayn

Definition

The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, including the engine, transmission, and drivetrain.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'power' (from Old French 'poir') and 'train' (from Old French 'trainer,' meaning to draw or drag), originally referring to the series of parts involved in a mechanical transmission.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the mechanical assembly, likely based on a 163 cc engine, that will provide the motive force for the new compact adventure motorcycle.

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