HDT Make Production Diesel Motorcycle
by Warren McLaren, Sydney on 11. 1.05
A couple weeks ago, Tipster Matt S, pointed us in the direction of HDT (Hayes Diversified Technologies), who it seems are manufacturers of “the world’s first purpose-built production diesel motorcycle engine”. “To achieve good power,” HDT note that “an advanced, thermally robust, free-breathing four valve cylinder head is used, in combination with an indirect injection combustion system and intensive development and tailoring of the fuel injection characteristics. Indirect injection also gives lower combustion pressures – enabling lighter engine construction, less ‘diesel knock’ and low particulate emissions.” In trials held in September they clocked record speeds of up to 169.261 kmh (or 104.997 mph), which must’ve pleased the US military, who earlier this year ordered 500 bikes. (There is a NATO model also.) And apparently it will run on mineral diesel or bio-diesel, and in a pinch can cope with aviation kerosene too. Although HDT do seem to specialise in military sales, they will also release a street legal model in 2006. In a piece for Gizmag, Fred Hayes, founder of HDT, observes that while about 20-30% more expensive than a standard bike, their diesel motorcycle can do 110 mpg - over twice the range of a conventional motorcycle. Thanks Matt. ::HDT
Hayes Diversified Technologies is a military of evil contractor!!! Buying this bike would be directly aiding the war machine!
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Writer's Note: As with many TH posts, we are not necessarily endorsing the products or services mentioned, but we are bringing them to the attention of a wider audience, so that the associated technologies and concepts can spur others on to assist us all in that move use to a greener future. (It is alas true that many elements of modern life had their genesis in the military— the internet and GPS, being two more recent examples. WM.
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They aren't the first to build a dieselbike, enfield taurus for example (ok the model/performance were euhm ugly)
“the world’s first purpose-built production diesel motorcycle engine”
This is not so. Royal Infield had made diesel powered motorcycles roughly 20 to 30 years ago that were mostly sold in India. These older bikes can be found and there are also newer engines available to convert newer models.
Cheers,
Rev.Bubba
Note that while it can get 110MPG, it doesn't have typical motorcycle performance and can be easily outrun by a Honda Accord V6 midsized sedan. A Toyota Prius would probably keep up with it.
So what if it can be out run by an accord. Most people who are interested in this are survivalists looking to make post apocalypse transportation out of it. There are plenty of other reasons to own it though. Making fuel for all my commuting at home is a pretty cool proposition though.
If you want a screechin' street bike buy a ninja, the 250's will sell for much less than this.
“the world’s first purpose-built production diesel motorcycle engine”
This quote is taken out of context. The rest of the statement says the it is the first intended for military use. "the M1030M1 is claimed to be the world's first diesel-powered motorcycle designed specifically for military use."
See http://www.f1engineering.com/diesel%20bike%20specs.html
and
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_bikes.html
Yeah sure the bike was developed for the nasty soldiers to use against poor innocent civilians, get a life if it reduces my carbon footprint it can have been developed by beelzebub himself. There are so many tech advances that would not appear for years but for the military, to deny them all would make life more unbearable and more onerous for our planet. I disagree with killing innocents, but to ignore this machine and wait another hundred years for a viable alternative is ridiculous
recently looked @ pricing. EGAD! went from $8k to $19k and production is set back for civilian market. Look @ the liq cooled 3cyl tdi dutch machine, tho... 150mpg and better performance (fj chassis)
The article stated "20-30%" more expensive but a standard KLR650 is 5k. That's what? 300%? Leno will buy one but I think the price defeats the purpose. It hardly can be considered economical.
Did you know there is a Diesel bike in production in the UK?
The Ecorider is a unique 2 wheeled, low ground pressure Biodiesel machine, born and bred in the Scottish Highlands. With over 5 years of research and development, this British vehicle has been created to tackle diverse terrain, whilst causing minimal damage to the fragile environment.
Delivering 120 miles to the gallon the Ecorider is both kind to the environment and incredibly inexpensive to run. With CO2 emissions of just 62g/km, it produces 83% less CO2 than a typical ATV. What's more operating on Biodiesel it is CO2 neutral, and there is less risk of accidental spillage and pollution to the natural environments in which the bike can operate. Moreover, its 11 inch wide tyres leave a footprint of less than 2 pounds per square inch, which in fact causes less ground damage than someone on foot.
For more information on this high performance workhorse visit www.ecorider.com or call +44 (0)1667 459988
I'd love to see that engine instead adapted as a mass production household generator !!!