Send to a friendGuy November 20th, 2006 1:30 PM Link
90 km/h ltr/100 km 2.5 - 2.1L
120 km/h ltr/100 km 3.5 - 3.1L
175 km/h ltr/100 km 4.7 - 4.2L
The Dutch Unveil First Commercially-Available Diesel Motorcycle
Written By: Chris Paukert
Motorcycles, for all of their high-performance possibilities, are a decidedly thrifty lot, operating on but a drip of fuel compared to sports cars with similar dynamic envelopes. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get more efficient.
A new bike from E.V.A. Products BV Holland, the Trackstar T-800CDI is one of the first diesel motorcycles marketed for general consumption. The two-wheeler employs the 800cc three-cylinder derv-burner that DaimlerChrysler uses in the Smart fortwo. Utilizing a turbocharged and intercooled common-rail direct injection system, the bike’s “smart” ECU gives it the ability to run on regular diesel or pure plant oil. So-equipped, the engine produces a stout 150Nm of torque (around 110 pound-feet), which it routs through a CVT.
We couldn’t find any fuel economy numbers for the bike, but the torquetastic nature of the motor might make it a worthwhile adventure, even if the hard figures aren’t that compelling.
(Click through to the article for more details and photos)
+ Gizmag: The first commercially-available diesel motorcycle
6 Comments
Charles Soto November 20th, 2006 4:40 PM Link
Just what I need - to be reminded of french fries as I’m getting a knee down in the twisties. As if there weren’t enough distractions already!
praveen April 28th, 2007 9:45 AM Link
I think nobody knows obout the iconic INDIAN brand “ROYAL ENFIELD”, which had launched a commercialy available DIESEL Byk almost nearly two drecades ago
Lee May 10th, 2007 5:10 PM Link
Gets about 1 litre/100km better fuel economy than my smart CDI. Of course , I can’t test it to 175 km/h. It’s a great engine, glad to see it utilized elsewhere.
Nick L. June 24th, 2007 2:31 AM Link
Where did they source the 800cc Cdi engine from?
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