I know ive been on the diesel rampage but i thought this was neater than hell. Karl doesnt even have one!
http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/home.htm
I know ive been on the diesel rampage but i thought this was neater than hell. Karl doesnt even have one!
http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/home.htm
100 mpg i bet, daang i want one
the military uses them. i saw something on tv about it. they either are already are in service or they are considering it. its prolly on that page somewhere but im too lazy to read it. they'll run on jet fuel too. pretty cool.
isn't it the same thing pretty much?Originally Posted by agjohn02
How fast is it?
Boats and hoes
Stumble in to the liquor store
With a dollar-fifty for a bottle of wine,
I know just what I'm lookin for
Thunderbird will do just fine.
Jet fuel is more of a kerosene than a diesel.
yeah pretty much
probably not very...
This is the military version.
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
That diesel thing has been around for a while. I don't think it is actually in production. A few years back Tech had a project to make fuel injection for it.
I do know that the military does use KLR's, there is a company in California that outfits them. If you search ebay you can buy some of the take-off parts like tires, but I don't think the diesel is actually a production bike.
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
Just picked up an issue of Diesel Performance and saw those bikes in there. They had a full article on em'. Seems like a good idea?
1974 CJ5-The BarnBurner
Just as a side note diesel and jet fuel are very similar. On CUCV 6.2s and hummer 6.2 and 6.5s, the injection pumps have hardened internal parts so they can run on jet fuel, I guess to make logistics easier in combat areas, cause I cant imagine that **** being any cheaper than diesel.
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
Thats why the military went with the diesel motorcycle because of Nato's one fuel idea. The Navy or the Marines, i dont remember which, has phased out gasoline completey, even in the small generators.
Where did you pick up the diesel mag?
Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
Got the mag while grocery shopping at heb.
1974 CJ5-The BarnBurner
I think they chose the wrong paint scheme for the bike in the picture...I guess they got the seat cover right though
fuel injection for a diesel... impossible.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote