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How about a diesel? - ClassicVW_imp - 12-01-2014
Not much info, it's probably just a prototype and aimed at military uses...
http://kiravan.net/kirabike/
RE: How about a diesel? - Henrik_imp - 12-01-2014
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
How about a diesel? - Cormanus - 12-01-2014
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.
RE: How about a diesel? - the Ferret - 12-01-2014
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/automobiles/24KAWASAKI.html
RE: How about a diesel? - The Spaceman_imp - 12-01-2014
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
RE: How about a diesel? - Mike Bee_imp - 12-02-2014
Jay Leno has a turbine powered bike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM7PK5d2Yug