The general layout of the motorcycle hasn’t changed much throughout history. There’s an engine or electric motor bolted to the frame, and via a chain, belt, or driveshaft, it drives the rear wheel.

Over the past 40 years, front-wheel drive (FWD) has become the dominant layout for everyday autos. And for good reason. For a car designed for safety and efficiency, FWD offers quite a few advantages ...

Max Verstappen despises cars that use front-wheel drive, declaring it “the worst thing ever.” Verstappen has driven rear-wheel drive for the entirety of his career, from go-karts to Formula 1. In a ...