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Old 02-03-2014, 05:23 PM   #1
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Evidence you have NOT seen it all!

Diesel-electric 2WD scooter anyone?

http://rideapart.com/2014/02/hero-rnt/

The Indian marketplace is amazing.
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Old 02-03-2014, 06:23 PM   #2
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Optional turbo. How can you go wrong?
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Old 02-03-2014, 07:24 PM   #3
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The electric motor-hub in front is clever.
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Old 02-03-2014, 09:30 PM   #4
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I also like the LED headlight!
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Old 02-03-2014, 10:02 PM   #5
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I wonder if we will see a wave of Indian bikes here.
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Old 02-03-2014, 10:55 PM   #6
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On board generator! Genius!

Maybe we'll have to change from China Riders to Asia Riders (which would include South Asian). I can't think of anything catchy.
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Old 02-03-2014, 11:18 PM   #7
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Silk Road Riders?
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I wonder if we will see a wave of Indian bikes here.
This is one.



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Old 02-04-2014, 12:49 PM   #9
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Even with a full garage and a stupid large toy excess I would consider getting one of those it is that beautiful.

Or a Guzzi V7 :-)
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One question: "WHY?!?"
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One question: "WHY?!?"
Easy: Why not?

I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but i'm a diesel freak.


 
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Easy: Why not?

I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but i'm a diesel freak.
I'm not yet a diesel freak, but I'm willing to learn. I've had an interest in creating a diesel bike for some time.
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Old 03-30-2014, 10:51 PM   #13
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My DD is a 2011 Golf TDI, and we have a family Powerstroke F-350. Also, a variated diesel build has been a want for a long time.


 
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First diesel was a 1982 Chevette with a 1.8L isuzu, then I bought a 1983 VW Golf, then a 1983 Mercedes 300D. The Chevette was the best.

If the time comes and I find the right donar parts I would like Big Gulp to get a cummins transplant.
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Old 03-31-2014, 12:22 AM   #15
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I also like diesels.

I would like an F150 sized 4 door pickup with a six cylinder turbodiesel if something existed. Also desirable would be a Jeep with a similar engine. I think a Jeep would be well suited for a diesel, and it would get half decent mileage.

Shame, and criminal, diesel costs more than gas. It should be less.

It IS less at the airport. Jet A (diesel, kerosene, almost all the same stuff) costs about $1/gallon less than 100 octane avgas.
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