Ducati Goes Green

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Ducati is going to build a diesel motor. 

 

Check out this limk - Diesel Multistrada

 

I reckon we can expect a Hybrid Stelvio soon!

[docc]

Maybe this will prompt Piaggio/Moto Guzzi to get on the stick a build the 3 cylinder diesel military bike that Carcano thought should be their next move.

[luhbo]

You see 3-cylinder Diesel conversions based on Triumph frames from time to time, at least over here. They mostly use Italian industry implants, also Daimler SMART engines are a good fit.

This gives very nice bikes, not the fastest, though, but for every day use on country roads this concept is long overdue.

 

Hubert

[PDoz]

If you really want a diesel stelvio...

 

http://ntlongfar.en.alibaba.com/product/1731796410-214974940/870cc_Air_cooled_Diesel_marine_inboard_engine_D40H.html

[grossohc]

April Fool!!!    

[luhbo]

A shame. I'm really waiting for a Diesel.

[AndyH]

I think there's been a diesel Enfield knocking around for a few years (literally!).

[luhbo]

Not an illness like that. A motorbike, 60 Diesel HP, 4 gears. You wouldn't want anything different once you rode one (I guess ).

 

Hubert

[docc]

April Fool!!!    

:grin: :grin:  You guys should be ashamed of yourselves tricking old gits into crazy dreams!

[Admin Jaap]

FWIW. A couple of years ago we had a small Dutch bike manufacturer that produces the Track diesel all road adventure bike. With a Smart engine. Sadly it was too expensieve to become a success. They have stopped production, but they Will start up when they find investors, afaik.

http://www.dieselmotorfiets.nl