Diesel anyone?

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Diesel anyone?

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The Ducati Monster Diesel!!!

I haven't thought of owning a motorcycle in decades. Scooters are just more fun. But based just on the looks of this, I might have to reconsider. Diesel is just a bonus thrown in.
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haha that diesel name is confusing.
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I'd think there'd be some truth-in-advertising or other consumer-protection rules that didn't allow a company to put the brand name "Diesel" on a gasoline-powered vehicle. :?
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TVB wrote:I'd think there'd be some truth-in-advertising or other consumer-protection rules that didn't allow a company to put the brand name "Diesel" on a gasoline-powered vehicle. :?
+1 I got excited there for a moment. I had visions of a motrobike I could run off of french fry oil. I should have known it was too good to be true :cry:
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Actually there are a number of true diesel motorcycles around. One of the better known, is the diesel model of the KLR650 produced for military use.
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I owned a klr650 for over 50K loved it. I'd LOVE a diesel klr...I've heard 90MPG!!!
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Yeah, it bums me out that the Ducati doesn't run on diesel. That would be the clincher for me if it did. Here's another look at the diesel KLR in a different flavor:

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And some info: http://www.dieselbike.net/militaryprodu ... uction.htm

And for us CVT fans, Honda's answer to the Aprilia Mana 850, the NC700X:

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I would love one of those KLR's with the military look.
http://www.dieselbike.net/militaryprodu ... uction.htm (just noticed this same link has been posted- pretty cool nonetheless)

Pretty sweet! And yeah the bio diesel thing is a big plus.
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k1dude wrote:Image

The Ducati Monster Diesel!!!

I haven't thought of owning a motorcycle in decades. Scooters are just more fun. But based just on the looks of this, I might have to reconsider. Diesel is just a bonus thrown in.
If I had that diesel I would have to name it Vin!
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