[decio]

First Post!

 

[decio]

If this bike ever goes into production, with the hp and mpg numbers these guys are quoting, I think they will sell plenty. Depending on how it handles I might even buy one.

 

[50595]

Re: How About a Diesel Commuter/Tourer?

I'd like to see a touring bike light enough and agile enough for commuter use that gets 100+ mpg.

Seems like a diesel would be the way to provide enough power and torque while getting great mileage.

 

[Fenton]

I'll park it right next to my Tomahawk.

 

[Buzglyd]

I want what those guy are smoking. I'm guessing those hp and torque numbers are a bit optimistic.



A 1.9L 4 cylinder VW TDI is rated at 100hp and 177 lb-ft.

 

[mscuddy]

Wow, looks like MO should do a test as soon as one comes out for production.



Which MOron was prattling on about diesel bikes a few years ago? A great idea.

 

[sarnali]

Jarheads already have diesel KLR's. I'd like to buy one of them if they ever start suplusing them.

 

[46196]

I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop...Diesel Cruisers! Imagine a Road King crossed with a Freightliner. Yeehaw! How American can you get!! I'm sure there would be tons of people who want to check the "Cummins" box when ordering their new Diesel Glide. All those chopper owners can feel the hard reality of depreciation when they trade up for their new rides.

 

[Buzglyd]

Re: How About a Diesel Commuter/Tourer?

I hear Honda is going to offer a new carbon fiber blender for the Gold Wing.

 

[056]

Not yet!

They are still in development...they haven't been sent to the fleet yet. And by the time they're done with one, believe me, you won't want it!

If a a Marine can't shoot, eat or fuc& something, he'll try to burn it or blow it up.

 

[pplassm]

S'more pics

http://www.canyonchasers.net/blog/archives/35-ThunderStar-TDI-Motorcycle.html

 

[47837]

250 ft-lbs of torque? If that's true and not a typo - this thing is practically a unicycle, or maybe just a human sized flyswatter...

 

[pplassm]

Another article

This has some info from the designer, and links to other diesel projects.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/4273/

 

[44890]

Does it come with airhorns and that chick on the mudflap ?

 

[dleclerc]

Give me 100HP 100Ft/Pds and 100 MPG in a naked/Standard that I can sport tour on and I may be a customer.

 

[sarnali]

Re: Not yet!

I was thinking more along the lines of the mythical cosmoline wrapped WLA 45's that were supposed to be had in the 50's for pennies on the dollar.

 

[mscuddy]

Re: Not yet!

A saliors creedo:

It it moves, salute it.

If it doesn't move paint it.

If it doesn't do any of the above two, f*** it.

 

[33225]

You won't need a surplus bike. They are also developing a civilian version.

http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/

Seems they have even taken a pre-production version to the salt flats for speed testing. They were supposed to be ready about this time, but no news means no bikes.

 

[iamz]

150 mpg? Doubt it. Look at the size of that engine. 450 lbs. Doubt it. Anyone know the projected price? How about at least $30,000 American. What a joke. Who here would really buy this?

 

[30968]

I've seen a couple diesel attempts in the past, and they've always been lacking in power. How is it these guys are suddenly able to make an engine with such unbelievable power?