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Royal Enfield Diesel Conversion

By Paul Crowe

Royal Enfield converted to diesel

Charles AltmannA little while back we mentioned a Royal Enfield for sale that was set up to run on biodiesel. Here’s a very well laid out website by Charles Altmann who shows you how to take a Royal Enfield Bullet, and after removing the gasoline engine, install a 406cc, single cylinder, direct injection Yanmar diesel or Yanmar clone in it’s place. He has a lot of photos and even has diagrams available for the mount and adapter necessary to make it work. He even retains the kick start which he says works well once you get the hang of it.

You have to realize going into this project that once you’re done you’ll have a motorcycle that will compete with 50cc scooters on a performance level, … that means slow, really slow, but on the other hand you can make your own biodiesel fuel and most likely operate this motorcycle at almost zero cost.

Charles Altmann has a little company over in Germany called Altmann Machines where he builds a lot of neat devices primarily focused on motorcycles and audio. This Royal Enfield conversion is just one of his motorcycle projects.

Since Royal Enfields and Yanmar diesel engines are readily available these days it looks like a neat project for someone looking for an environmentally friendly little scoot. Just remember to leave a lot of time between appointments.

Link: Altmann Royal Enfield conversion

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Posted on June 27, 2006 Filed Under: Diesel Engines, Diesel Motorcycle, Workshop & Tools


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Comments

  1. SURESH K.K. says

    August 8, 2006 at 7:56 am

    I am Suresh K.K. from India (Asia). I would like to know more about
    the conversion of diesel engine for a petrole one.

  2. Aristo says

    November 16, 2006 at 7:10 am

    I would like to know something else.

    Are there ways to modify an existing engine in a Royal Enflied to make it a Twin Cylinder, then chop it to something really fancy?

    Anybody know about such people?

  3. kneeslider says

    November 16, 2006 at 7:23 am

    Sure, check out the Carberry

  4. Chetan Malvankar says

    July 5, 2007 at 6:13 pm

    Hi,

    Got an Enfield Diesel (Taurus) 325. Perfect runner with Classic Parts added. Recently Painted/Chromed/Engine Re-done.

    Buyers may contact me via email
    chetanmalvankar@yahoo.com

    New Delhi, India

  5. vatsa says

    January 15, 2008 at 11:48 am

    dear sir i want to know the maintenance of diesel bullet,because i own a diesel bullet .Please let me have some details about the vehical

  6. ashok says

    March 20, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    i am see the photo of centauras.can i purchase it in india

  7. Shamik Ghosh says

    November 3, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    Why don’t you start production in India. A huge 2 wheeler market and will be in great demand due to high fuel prices and milage.Hope to hear from you soon.

  8. ganesh says

    December 7, 2008 at 3:34 am

    i want to turbocharge a 325cc diesel bullet.
    plz comment.it’s my project.

  9. Saurabh Singh says

    April 1, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    i want to know more abt enfield 350 standard as i have got one 2000 model….

  10. soma says

    September 19, 2009 at 2:36 am

    i am very much impressed about this bike. Can any one tell me how to purchase it. i am residing in bangalore. what about service charges.

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