# 100mpg Diesel Motorcycle **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 19, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603 "2008-02-19T09:55:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cheeks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cheeks/32/5930_2.png) [@Cheeks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cheeks)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/1 "2008-02-19T09:55:20Z")
> **[100 MPG Diesel Motorcycle - Diesel Power Magazine](http://www.trucktrend.com/news/0604dp-100-mpg-diesel-motorcycle/)** > > Read about this diesel powered motorcycle that is capable of 100 MPG in this article by Diesel Power Magazine. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_Sleeper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sleeper/32/5939_2.png) [@imported\_Sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/2 "2008-02-19T10:04:59Z")
Is that with or without your fat ass on it? ---
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/3 "2008-02-19T10:06:52Z")
Nice find. I want this version: ![http://images.dieselpowermag.com/news/0604dp_07_z+100_mpg_diesel_motorcycle+speed_diesel.jpg](http://images.dieselpowermag.com/news/0604dp_07_z+100_mpg_diesel_motorcycle+speed_diesel.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/4 "2008-02-19T10:21:08Z")
🆒 ---
**Author:** ![1320](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1320/32/5949_2.png) [@1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1320)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/5 "2008-02-19T18:41:09Z")
> [@make your own HD projector on the cheep](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/make-your-own-hd-projector-on-the-cheep/34977/4): > > Is that with or without your fat ass on it? 🤣 ZING POW! ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/6 "2008-02-19T19:09:37Z")
Based on KLR650 pricing and the estimate in the article, this would run $6400-$6900. A little steep IMO, but I suppose you really can’t beat 100mpg. Power-wise, it shouldn’t drive incredibly different than the actual KLR, which is rated at 44hp/34tq. Looks like the Diesel is only making 30hp/33tq according to HDT’s site. Question: Is 100mpg really worth the premium when you can get 55mpg from a stock KLR? Also, given that Diesel/Biodiesel are more expensive than gasoline, how much of an advantage is this in the short term? Some gasoline bikes: RSV Mille R (aka 110hp monster) gets 45mpg. Ducati ST4S gets 60mpg. Buell Blast gets 65mpg. Kawasaki Ninja 250 gets 70mpg. Royal Enfield Bullet gets 80+mpg (some claim 105mpg). These bikes all have their own pros/cons, but off the top of my head a Ninja 250 can be had for like $1500 or less and they’ve been the same freaking bike for 20 years. I’m impressed that they finally put together a production diesel bike, but I’m not impressed enough to pay $6k when a brand new Ninja 250 is half that. ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/7 "2008-02-26T10:44:26Z")
> [@FS: 02 Yamaha Raptor 660R](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-02-yamaha-raptor-660r/34961/9): > > Based on KLR650 pricing and the estimate in the article, this would run $6400-$6900. A little steep IMO, but I suppose you really can’t beat 100mpg. Power-wise, it shouldn’t drive incredibly different than the actual KLR, which is rated at 44hp/34tq. Looks like the Diesel is only making 30hp/33tq according to HDT’s site. > > Question: Is 100mpg really worth the premium when you can get 55mpg from a stock KLR? Also, given that Diesel/Biodiesel are more expensive than gasoline, how much of an advantage is this in the short term? > > Some gasoline bikes: > RSV Mille R (aka 110hp monster) gets 45mpg. > Ducati ST4S gets 60mpg. > Buell Blast gets 65mpg. > Kawasaki Ninja 250 gets 70mpg. > Royal Enfield Bullet gets 80+mpg (some claim 105mpg). > > These bikes all have their own pros/cons, but off the top of my head a Ninja 250 can be had for like $1500 or less and they’ve been the same freaking bike for 20 years. I’m impressed that they finally put together a production diesel bike, but I’m not impressed enough to pay $6k when a brand new Ninja 250 is half that. New ninja actually looks pretty cool! More info here: [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21february08\_kawasaki2008ninja250r.htm](http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21february08_kawasaki2008ninja250r.htm) ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/8 "2008-02-27T19:58:41Z")
riding a 250 ninja people will make fun. \*girls bike ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/9 "2008-02-27T20:26:14Z")
my VTX 1800 gets 42 on the highway. granted not 100mpg but its a 110 CI 100+hp cruiser. ill take that over drivin something that is slow as fuck. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_Hero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ccd318/32.png) [@imported\_Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Hero)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/10 "2008-02-27T20:55:19Z")
The new Ninja 250 is pretty cool. There is a cult following of sorts for Ninja 250s. They are very affordable, get something like 60 MPG, and are pretty low maintenance. ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/100mpg-diesel-motorcycle/195603/11 "2008-02-28T05:26:21Z")
> [@FS: FOR SALE Max Afinogenov Russian Jersey](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-for-sale-max-afinogenov-russian-jersey/34899/8): > > my VTX 1800 gets 42 on the highway. granted not 100mpg but its a 110 CI 100+hp cruiser. ill take that over drivin something that is slow as fuck. x2…VTXs rule.