Commercial Diesel Motorcycle Conversions
Gaz offers his latest Diesel Bike creation!
I am obliged to Tom for forwarding on some pictures of the new chopper creation by Gaz's Custom Workshop. I am told it has a full MOT, does about 55-60mph and they will entertain offers starting at £4000.
Below are the details as posted on Ebay. As of 22 Sept 06 the Ebay Item number is: 170031972526
Professionally built by GCS Customs and winner of this years alternative category at the Bulldog Bash and winner of best engineering at The Rock and Blues Show, the only two shows that it was entered into. It was built to ride and not to be trailered to and from shows, cruises at around 55-60MPH and returns around 150 MPG. This is the second diesel bike that he has built and the other is still going strong and winning shows in Europe and even the USA. The photo session for BSH was held yesterday and it now has to go to make way for next years bike and give a little more room in the shop. It is for sale without reserve. ALL QUESTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE SHOP PHONE NUMBER AND NOT BY E-MAIL. THE SHOP NUMBER IS 01283 813007 AND IS LOCATED NEAR BURTON ON TRENT. The specification is as follows: Frame: One off rigid with twin top tube and down tubes, drag style rear frame rails. Fully moulded. Engine and transmission: New 408cc Yanmar type diesel, one-off stainless exhaust and intakes, polished stainless bolts, one-off cowl trim, New Comet belt drive variable ratio transmission with one-off pulley covers and tax disc holder built into front pulley. One-off pillar block/ adjuster cover in stainless. Front end: Gsxr polished USD forks, ZXR400 wheel with polished rim, ZXR400 discs and calipers, one off spindle, modified Zodiac bars, modified Hi-Level risers, Zodiac lights, One-off brass grips, Zodiac internal throttle, Ness master cylinder with internal stainless brake line. 2 inch billet alloy yokes with blind top and fluted bottom yoke, stainless bearing cups, one-off brake splitter to stainless braided lines. Rear end: ZXR400 rear wheel and brakes, braided brake lines, polished alloy sprocket, one-off spindle, one-off rear light and plate mount. Stuff: Zodiac tank with flush fit cap, Le Pera bare bones seat, one-off rear mudguard and struts, Odyssey battery, one-off brass and alloy footpegs, one-off stainless brake lever, one-off brass brake fluid reservoir and a few spikes here and there! Unlike some bikes in the show this was ridden to the show with no no problems and has been of faultless service when in use. As for the parts used in the build, if it aint new then it has been rebuilt. This bike is for sale locally and I reserve the right to remove it from sale prior to the end of the auction if a suitable offer has been made. To view or if you have any questions you can contact Gaz on 01283 813007 at the shop during business hours Delivery is possible for a pre-arranged fee.
Sommer Royal Enfield 462cc Hatz Diesel Motorcycle
This is a great machine and I would heartily recommend it. Go here or here for more information on the Sommer Hatz.
This Bike is now available in the UK as an import. See Charnwood Classic Restoration (above) for more Info. At last viewing there was no info on their website regarding the Sommer Bike but e-mail them for details. They can also be got from Egli.
The Hatz 462cc 1B40 engine develops 11bhp.
Restored Royal Enfield Greaves
If you can't find a Royal Enfield Diesel then look no further than F2 Motorcycles. These guys will supply you with a machine provided you are willing to wait a little and put down a £500 deposit. They come with either the 325cc or 436 cc engine. Prices start from £2500. It's obviously not a Current Conversion but a refurbished production bike but I've put it here along with all the other bikes you can buy.
The ECO RIDER
The ECO RIDER Machine has a low operating cost, about 11p per hour on Diesel engine version and will tow a trailer up to 250kg. The engine is a 232cc Air Cooled Hatz 1B20 Diesel and it has a top speed of up to 25mph.The Petrol version comes with a 175cc Kohler Command Pro engine. It comes with electric start, automatic clutch and torque converter final drive. For more facts see a dealer page here. This bike is on this page rather than the Current Production page because I suspect the engine was not specifically designed for this bike.You can also go to the Eco rider main site .
If you are in the U.S.A. you can get details on this machine here at EcoRider U.S. The are currently looking for dealers in America, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. Checkout the EcoRider Forum here.
The Eco Rider can be purchased in a Diesel Version. It looks not dissimilar to the Rokon. found on this page.
CMC FUJI ENFIELD
I have been told that CMC now build a Royal Enfield based machine to order. Its model Number is DY42D and it is available from Classic Motorcycles Ltd. You can phone them on 01728 833808.
Why not get a bike made to order?
USA * USA * USA * Vicious Cycle LLC * USA * USA * USA
For those frustrated Diesel Motorcycle enthusiasts situated in the United States, I can finally announce that Vicious Cycle LLC will bebuilding oil burning Bikes! Engines will be Yanmar. Their Address is: Vicious Cycles LLC, 10321 West Crane St. Cranesville, Pennsylvania.
Harold says,"I built a diesel Harley Fat Boy in 2000 and have had many inquiries since so I started my own company to produce diesel scooters in 2004. I have developed a new "square tube" frame. There are pictures on the website. I want to create an awareness for the diesel motorcycle enthusiast. I am using 3 engine packages: 2 cylinder V-Twin 750 cc, 2 cylinder inline 500 cc and a 3 cylinder 700 cc inline.
For more information E-mail Harold Benich or visit their website!
Those familiar with Harold know he has a good track record producing these machines. See his Harley below.
Harold's Harley FatBoy. Email him from his homepage above for more details.
Beckedorf Royal Enfield Diesel Motorcycles
If you fancy a Royal Enfield with a 440cc Italian 15LD Lombardini engine look no further than The Beckedorf creation. Go here for more information.
A Royal Enfield with an Italian Lombardini Engine.
The Centaurus 850cc Diesel Motorcycle
The latest on this bike is that it is no longer produced because it alledgedly had some problems with frames breaking. Lets hope they overcome this.
I had the pleasure of seeing one of the very first Centaurus Diesel Bikes at the 2003 Hamm Rally and can say they are a very nice looking and sounding bike. The Ruggerini 850cc engine with it's distinctive cylinders, fits very well into the Royal Enfield frame. For more information on this machine check out these links: IWAN Motorcycles, Centaurus.de and HAUBRICH.
The Centaurus.
Available for under 7000 euros
The Charnwood Royal Enfield 350cc Hatz
Charnwood, whilst still selling bikes, appear to be winding down their business by selling sidecar mouldings.
This bike no longer be available as Charnwood now import the Sommer Bike.
Enter the HATZ!!! Again we see the trusty Royal Enfield Bullet, this time fitted with a German made 350cc direct injection HATZ 1B30 Diesel engine. With 1:22 compression, electric start and good cold start performance this bike is just the thing if you aim to travel on the cheap with fuel consumption at 170 m.p.g. The engine produces 9 b.h.p. and is governed to around 3800rpm. New bikes retail at £4250 from CHARNWOOD CLASSIC RESTORATIONS. They'll even fit an engine in your old Bullet for around £1999. Can't be bad. See below for more contact info.CHARNWOOD CLASSIC RESTORATIONS, 107 CENTRAL ROAD, HUGGLESCOTE, COALVILLE, LEICS LE67 2FL. TEL 01530 832634 FAX 01530 832357 EMAIL Sales@charnwoodclassic.com
The Horvath Diesel Motorcycle
Apparently Classic Corner Horvath builds Acme Diesel Engines into Royal Enfield Frames. Go here for more information.
Classic Corner
Horvath looking very like a triumph?
Loew 1000cc Hatz Twin Diesel Motorcycle
Checkout this link to find out more about this amazing Dnepr based MT11 Hatz 1000cc twin Diesel Bike. The bike has a horizontally positioned Hatz engine which is blower cooled.
Please visit Loew-gmbh.
RUGGFIELD 850cc Diesel Motorcycle
The guys involved with this project sent me their website and I and happy to put it up here for all to see.
Check out the web site for conversion kit.
Royal Enfield 'Salad oil' Motorcycle
Built by the Altmann company this is a Royal Enfield Bullet complete with 406cc L100 'Yanmar' ( Kama KM186, Changfa) clone engine. I've put in in the Commercial section but you should be aware that the company is not producing them and so you cannot buy one as such. Although you may be able to buy the plans? You will have to enquire through their excellent website here.
Y2K Turbine Bike
There used to be time when diesel bikes were talked of as the slowest bikes on the road. Not any more. Indeed, this machine rates as just about the fastest machine going. On opening the throttle one rider described the thrust of the bike thus: "It's like the hand of God pushing you in the back"
It's cost is $150,000. Inventor Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technology. Top speed is said to be over 250Mph. The gearbox has just one speed but who needs more when the turbines compressor speed is up around the 54,000rmp mark. The engine's meant to lift a 5,000 kg helicopter and it's only pushing a 230 kg bike. No wonder the tires start to smoke at 175Mph. Originally designed to run on Kerosene the engine has been de-tuned to run on good old diesel. I've put this bike in this section because, although the frame seems original, the engine isn't.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor: Rolls Royce Allison 250 gas turbine.
Power: 239kW @ 52 000rpm.
Torque: 577N.M. @ 54 000rpm.
Transmission: Single-speed plus neutral with chain final drive.
Suspension: 54mm White Power cartridge forks adjustable for compression and rebound damping at front. Ohing monoshock adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping at rear.
Brakes: Twin 320mm floating discs with six-pot opposed piston Ferodo callipers at front, 320mm floating disc with six-pot opposed piston Ferodo calliper at rear.
Tyres: Front: 120/70-ZR17 tubeless. Rear: 200/50-ZR17 tubeless. Wheelbase: 1803mm.
Seat height: 800mm.
Dry weight: 209kg.
Fuel capacity: 34 litres (diesel).
Price: US$180 000
Dnepr Hatz
This machine sports a 1000cc Hatz engine and is available from Ohio, USA. The Price starts at approx $12,000 as seen on ebay.
I've seen this bike regularly on Ebay (check the feedback). Yuri is based in the USA and can be reached on: Tel. 1-440-341-3176 Yuri 1-216-635-1831 FAX
or dneprworld@yahoo.com
Please note1: I have received email refering me to the Dneprheads Yahoo Group where comment has been passed on the business dealings of Dneprworld. Those thinking of buying one of these machines should read up as much as they can before doing business.
Please note2: It has been brought to my attention that anyone wishing to buy a Dnepr should be aware that the build quality of these machines is possibly the worst of any motorcycle available in the world today. Quality control is non-existant. You have been warned. You get what you pay for.
