Diesel Bikes
 

Where are they? To me it seems the market is begging for them.

Re: Diesel Bikes
 

Too heavy. Low power to weight ratio in smaller sizes.......that is, less than 5 L or so.

It might be fun to pull up next to a harley with a bike that sounded like a tractor.

img]http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/images/L_JP8_military.jpg[/img]

There you go!

See mre here: http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/

ENGINE:
Type:4-Stroke, IDI, single cylinder, liquid cooled.
Displacement:611cc
Power:30 PS @ 5700 RPM
Torque:33 ft-lbs @ 4200 RPM
Lubrication:Wet sump, compatible with MIL-L-2104 lubricant.
Air Filtration:High capacity, 3-stage, oiled foam, reusable
Transmission:5-speed, constant mesh, return shift.
Final Drive:Self lubricated, sealed, O-ring roller chain.

WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS:
Dry Weight: 369 lbs
Max Width: 35.75 inches
Max Length: 85 inches
Wheel Base: 57 inches
Ground Clearance: 10.7 inches

PERFORMANCE:
Acceleration: 0-30 mph (53 kph), 3.3 sec 0-60 mph (106 kph), 9.7 sec
Gradeability: 60% (32E)
Turning Radius: Less than 7 feet
Maximum Speed: In excess of 90 mph.
Minimum Constant Speed: Less than 3 mph.
Fording Depth: 24 inches
Fuel Mileage: 96 mpg @ 55 mph (Tested)
Range: 408 miles @ 55 mph

Those bikes are just freakin cool man. There is no tellin what one of those bad boys would set you back.




Later

Since they're selling under contract to the military, I'd guess a couple mil each.

They are supposed to be selling some of these to the public so rumor has it. One rumor says the first 100 are going to be $16,000 special editions. I can only hope that the price will drop substantially after that else its way out of my price range. I sure would love to have a bike that would go 700 miles on a tank of fuel. Fill up once a day or maybe even every other day on a road trip.

You can google for KLR Diesel and get more info.

I don't see that as much of an advantage. At my age, I have to stop every 100 miles or so to stretch my....mmmm....legs ! :) Gas station is as good a stop as any. :tup:

I've seen several people slap a diesel generator engine (with a CVT transmission) in an old bike. One of them was a Suzuki, as a matter of fact. As I recall, it got around 115 MPG. The only downside is its max speed was around 55 MPH. Given that diesel bikes get around 25% more gas mileage, and the price of diesel is 25% more than gasoline right now, there really aren't any savings to be had atm.

yes but how many 600cc bikes and bigger, do you know of that get 90 something miles to the gallon and can go close to 100 miles per hour or a little over.

Hmmm... good point. Plus, you could always run it on french fry oil!