As said, I haven't checked this one out. I'd wonder about the 90 hp also
as tough to accept that much power from a normally aspirated diesel
which the KLR could even support.
Not disputing your mileage claim but 120 mpg isn't impossible for a
diesel pulling as light a load as a KLR, IMO. I routinely see over 60
mpg and a friend was mentioning that he used to see 75 mpg when riding
at 50-55 mph with the traffic. Keep in mind that Americans don't get as
good mileage as we do in Canada. This is because we are closer to the
oil wells and the gas is diluted by the time you get it....or maybe
another reason?
Likely that 120 would translate to around 96 mpg down your way?
I thought it was interesting and similar to some other diesel
conversions friends have linked to me. I don't see ever doing one and
the cost would be prohibitive for me to buy one.
A search on the net should turn up several others but didn't keep the
links.
Off the subject: How are things with you , Robert? Drop me an email
some time.
Norm
------ Original Message ------
From: "RobertWichert"
To: "Norm Keller" ;
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 2014-08-16 9:56:06 AM
Subject: Re: Fw[2]: : Klr Kubota Diesel
>Well, unless turbocharged, this thing would have to be four cylinders,
>I think.
>
>Do you have any engine specs at all?
>
>It seems way over what I would expect from a 650 diesel.
>
>And 120 MPG? Somebody is dreaming. Maybe 120 km/gallon, but even that
>is too high if it's got 90 HP.
>
>
>
>
>Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C HERS I/II CEPE CEA BPI CERTIFIED
>SF/MF GREEN POINT RATER +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068
>=============================================== On 8/16/2014 9:23 AM,
>Norm Keller wrote:
>>A friend sent this in response to a Cycle World comparison of an
>>electric versus a conventional dual sport. I haven't checked it out
>>but admit that I'd like to play with one. The extra 40 pounds would be
>>nasty on a KLR or any bike but as a toy....
>>
>>>Subject: : Klr Kubota Diesel
>>>
>>>Electric vs coal is interesting but I like this better.
>>The diesel adds 40lbs heavier, 90 hp, 120 miles to the gallon and has
>>a 6 speed transmission and is being built in BC.
>>R
>>>
>>>
>
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