This article was updated May 12, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 1, 2000. Chain drives traditionally handled heavy loads in harsh conditions, and many still do. But although they started out as ...

There are many different ways that motorcycles deliver power to the wheel, like the more common chain drives and belt drives. What about the shaft drive?

Recent years have ushered in new e-bike drive systems that are doing away with the chain completely. Ultra efficient and quiet systems, particularly those like the Gates Carbon Drive belt are now ...