The application discloses an engine, which comprises an off-center engine and a central shaft device, the off-center engine comprises an engine box and an
engine power output, the central shaft device comprises a central shaft device box and a central shaft device transmission mechanism in the central shaft device box; the central shaft device transmission mechanism comprises a central shaft device power input and a central shaft device
power output in transmission connection, the central shaft device box is detachably connected to the engine box, and after the connection, the
engine power output and the central shaft device power input are in transmission connection, and the off-center engine is switched to a central shaft engine which outputs power through the central shaft device
power output; the central shaft device is arranged close to the lateral middle part of the off-center engine; the central shaft device output shaft is closer to the center line of the engine through the installation of the central shaft device close to the lateral middle part of the off-center engine, the overall
layout is more compact, the engine is installed on a three-wheeled motorcycle and is closer to the center line of the rear axle of the three-wheeled motorcycle, and the balance and safety of the three-wheeled motorcycle are improved; the central shaft device is detachable and convenient to maintain.