# DIESEL MOTORCYCLES **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [June 29, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547 "2008-06-29T18:30:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/1 "2008-06-29T18:30:14Z")
Due to increased production requirements for our military motorcycles, HDTUSA has had to delay production of our commerical models. We will update all of our potential civilian customers via our newsletter, so please sign up so we can provide you with the latest informatio [http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/models.htm](http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/models.htm) **PERFORMANCE:** Acceleration: 0-30 mph (53 kph), 3.1 sec 0-60 mph (106 kph), 9.3 sec Gradeability: 60% (32 degrees) Turning Radius: Less than 7 feet Maximum Speed: In excess of 100 mph. MinimumConstant Speed: Less than 3 mph. Fording Depth: 24 inches Fuel Mileage: 105 mpg @ 45 mph (Tested) Range: 630 miles @ 45 mph ---
**Author:** ![mcflurry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mcflurry/32/6468_2.png) [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/2 "2008-06-29T18:33:33Z")
ill take the motor in put it in a crotchrocket and see how it does ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/3 "2008-06-29T18:43:23Z")
> [@mcflurry](#): > > ill take the motor in put it in a crotchrocket and see how it does Not too well, considering they probably rev 'till 4K rpm :wow Average Inline4 bike now days, rev’s well past 14K rpm. But I was wondering when they will start coming out with Diesel motorcycles, I think it’s a fantastic idea for a daily. 100+ Mpg and some TQ to go with it :thumb ---
**Author:** ![mcflurry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mcflurry/32/6468_2.png) [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/4 "2008-06-29T18:45:21Z")
i mean as the look of a crotchrocket and the mileage of a diesel i think they woulda made a better sellin point if they did that just my .02 cents ---
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/5 "2008-06-29T18:46:55Z")
The M1030M1 JP8/Diesel Military Motorcycle has been under development since 1998. It is designed to operate reliably and efficiently on Kerosene based fuels to include Diesel Fuel and Aviation Kerosene. HDT is under contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to delivery over 440 M1030M1s. Production will begin in March of 2006. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/6 "2008-06-29T18:50:21Z")
> [@mcflurry](#): > > i mean as the look of a crotchrocket and the mileage of a diesel i think they woulda made a better sellin point if they did that just my .02 cents Most Americans don’t want to buy something that looks like a crotch rocket and has no power backing it up, hence why most people are biased against 250’s, even the new ones. Only the logical reasonable people pick them up, which is the opposite of 99% of the Crotch Rocket rider population. Plus it’s never really a goal to have good MPG in anything sporty, just look at any high end sports car. Cruisers however are always looking for the most comfortable ride, with the longest period and the most capable, which is where diesel would fit much nicer. Upon looking at specs it actually rev’s a little more then expected Power:30 PS @ 5700 RPM Torque:33 ft-lbs @ 4200 RPM Edit: Prices? ---
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/7 "2008-06-29T18:52:18Z")
all they did was take the Kawasaki KLR 650 and take the motor out swap with a diesel the comapny doesnt build there own bikes really so u could prolly buy a motor ---
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/8 "2008-06-29T18:58:38Z")
I just search the internet and crap and find interesting things to spike interest. if i had the money buy one instantly for MPG and its so different no one would believe you it was diesel ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/9 "2008-06-29T19:49:51Z")
Are they at least competitively priced? ---
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/10 "2008-06-29T19:56:31Z")
> [@Vovchandr](#): > > Are they at least competitively priced? There site says there to busy filling the military contract to start on civilian bikes just yet ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/11 "2008-07-11T12:29:22Z")
isnt a 250 faster than that? and it gets good enough mileage if u ask me… idk w/e im not impressed ---
**Author:** ![OhNoPOPO](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ohnopopo/32/6344_2.png) [@OhNoPOPO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OhNoPOPO)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/12 "2008-08-05T06:38:35Z")
> [@mcflurry](#): > > i mean as the look of a crotchrocket and the mileage of a diesel i think they woulda made a better sellin point if they did that just my .02 cents +1 seriously i think right now there is a higher demand in the market for “crotchrockets” and other bikes similar in design, would be a real smart idea if they did something with making them a diesel to increase the MPG… still would rock one of those as a daily ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/13 "2008-08-05T15:20:33Z")
Gradeability: 60% (32 degrees) wat the hell is that? ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-motorcycles/237547/14 "2008-08-05T15:27:41Z")
how steep of an incline you can climb, those things are slow as fooook