Modern Buddy

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.

haha that diesel name is confusing.

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.

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

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.

I owned a klr650 for over 50K loved it. I'd LOVE a diesel klr...I've heard 90MPG!!!

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:



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:

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.

k1dude wrote:

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!