I have waited years (since 2006) for diesel motorcycles to emerge from development. No luck. Electric motorcycles, however, are now available and look very promising. The Brammo is a good example. I have read that subsidies can bring the cost of this bike to around $6,000. With a top speed of 60mph and range of … Continue reading Electric Motorcycles
I just read an amazing recount of a motorcycle accident by Sylvia Stuurman and her subsequent path to recovery. The reconstruction of the accident and thoughts about managing risk are interesting. She also has some great insights on motorcycle touring and engineering. She makes a good case for the Derbi Mulhacen. Would she have migrated … Continue reading Motorcycle Safety and the Derbi Mulhacen
HDT’s production apparently has been delayed due to the popularity of diesel motorcycles as military vehicles in Afghanistan and perhaps Iraq. Their latest newsletter mentions this, along with the use of biodiesel and tests to increase mpg. I was doing some reading and reasearch the other day and am sure that it is really a … Continue reading Diesel Motorcycles Late, But Gaining Steam
Well, everyone in the bio-diesel world has been anxiously awaiting the release to the public of these diesel motorcycles (PDF) developed by HDT for the US military. The word was that they would be available for purchase by civilians sometime early this year, but their site does not yet have purchase information. The engineering (some … Continue reading Diesel Motorcycles