12-01-2014, 01:28 AM
12-01-2014, 02:17 AM
That actually looks like a Track T-800 CDi. A diesel bike built in Holland, with the engine being a three cylinder diesel engine from the Smart car. <they started selling the bike in 2009, and I believe have stopped since 2012. Although a good idea, it was plagued with problems. Here is a link to a post by a guy who had one for some time, but finally gave up: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957866
12-01-2014, 06:11 AM
What a pity they were so unreliable. I've been wondering recently about the possibility of a lightweight turbo diesel in a bike. Should have realised someone had already done it.
12-01-2014, 07:12 AM
Kawasaki has been producing a diesel KLR 650 for the military for at least a decade
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1030_m1d.php
http://www.gizmag.com/go/4272/
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/automo...ASAKI.html
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1030_m1d.php
http://www.gizmag.com/go/4272/
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/automo...ASAKI.html
12-01-2014, 10:24 PM
Forget diesel, turbines are more reliable, can burn diesel or JP if tuned right, and you can melt plastic car bumpers at traffic lights:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTT_Turbine_Superbike
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTT_Turbine_Superbike
12-02-2014, 04:21 AM