Alternator Rotation

[Red Diamond]

Has anyone ever noticed or tried to find out which direction the alternator rotates on our bikes? Clockwise or counter. For testing purposes, I would like to spin it in the same direction as running direction on the engine. TIA

[Valker]

Opposite of engine crank.

[Pete]

Honda purposely rotated the alternator opposite the crank to counter engine torque.
Started in 1975 that way.

[Red Diamond]

Thanks for the replies, I will pull the center cover to see the direction of rotation. Thanks again