Another diesel motorcycle...Trackstar T-800CDI

[HoleshotHolset]

Article: http://www.gizmag.com/go/6493/

Company website: http://www.dieselmotorfiets.nl/



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"The Trackstar T-800CDI is being produced by E. V. A. Products BV Holland and uses the 800cc three cylinder Daimler Chrysler diesel engine used in the smart fortwo diesel, military UAVs and marine applications, matching it with a CVT, frame, driveshaft, running gear and ECU produced in-house. "



IMHO, this is a bit of a one up on the StarTwin Thunderstar 1200 TDI - which has a unit injector ("Pump Deuse") engine. The T-800CDI uses a common-rail engine! NICE!



Matt

 

[Jong]

Cool ride!!!! And definitely not inexpensive... . I think with current exchange, that would be about $18000. 00 US withOUT shipping included :--)

 

[JHerr]

Stunt Monkeys unite... the T-800CDI is on the loose!



The bike is a bit porky but I am sure that disadvantage will be made up by the monster torque. I reckon that there is plenty of torque to air-out that front wheel to convert this bike to a unicycle.



It is just a shame that I am both monetarily- and inseam-challenged. If I wasn't, I could definitely put one of those bikes in my stable.

 

[LaserBob]

Check out that little turbo! Sweet!!

 

[Morphious]

This got me to thinking, what would it take to put one of those motors into say a crotch rocket or a cruiser create your own diesel bike. It's great they are coming out with diesel bikes but that one lacks alot in the styling category.



Morph.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Anyone else watch the video? To me, it sounds like a Geo Metro... :-laf I kept hoping the rider would tear it up a little bit and romp on it...



I imagine the finished product will be a bit easier on the eyes. The StarTwin Thunderstar 1200 TDI has this thing beat in terms of eye candy... but I dig the street/trail format the Trackstar has.



Matt