We've been trying to sort out all of the numbers being tossed around about the Thunder Star 1200 TDI diesel motorcycle. The more we looked, the less sure we were of anything. Close examination of several magazine writeups revealed different numbers within the same article! For instance, Streetfighters magazine had both 180 kilometers per gallon and 180 miles per gallon, an easy … [Read more...]
Thunder Star 1200 torque questions continued
As I was searching for more documentation on the Thunder Star torque, horsepower and rpm figures, Andy, who is conveniently located over in the UK, was kind enough to forward an article that appeared in the March 2005 issue of the UK magazine "Streetfighters." Their writeup had a few more details on construction but some of their numbers raised even more questions. Their … [Read more...]
Thunder Star Diesel update and questions
Lots of folks (Thanks, Make blog, Real Tech News, Treehugger, Metaefficient and a lot more) picked up on our biodiesel motorcycle post the other day where I mentioned the possibility of combining biodiesel with the performance of the Thunder Star 1200 TDI. It does seem a few misread what I said, I have no idea whether Star Twin has tried or tested biodiesel in their bike. … [Read more...]
Biodiesel dragster
We keep mentioning the performance possibilities of diesel and specifically, biodiesel so I thought you might find this interesting. I came across a biodiesel dragster: This dragster is powered by twin turbo, 24 valve, P7100 mechanical fuel pump, 5.9 liter Cummins Diesel engine. Same basic engine as a Dodge Ram truck. This is a pure stock short block with 35,000 street … [Read more...]
Biodiesel motorcycles
When I first started writing about diesel motorcycles it struck me as a bit unusual, I really wasn't aware of some of the latest advances in adapting diesel engines to a motorcycle frame but of course, the Thunder Star 1200 got me thinking about the possibilities. That bike gets 150mpg and looks like it should get pretty impressive performance to boot. Now there's biodiesel to … [Read more...]
Greasecar – why not greasebike?
Despite the life threatening dangers of biodiesel, here is a neat system that will get your diesel powered car on the road with a fill up at the back door of your local greasy spoon. If they could make it a little smaller, diesel motorcycles could use it as well. Take straight vegetable oil and this kit and you're off. I think this is very cool. If I was driving a diesel, I'd … [Read more...]
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