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  1. 09/09/2006, 06:42 PM #1
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    Thumbs up The coolest bike you'll likely never see in the US

    ThunderStar 1200 TDI

    1200cc turbo direct-injection diesel. TORQUE!
    Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...
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  2. 09/09/2006, 08:04 PM #2
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    ...and it looks WICKED!

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  3. 09/10/2006, 05:34 AM #3
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    I dunno... clunking around on a diesel bike doesn't seem too sexy to me. Now a ROTARY powered bike would be something!
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  4. 09/10/2006, 05:41 AM #4
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    A turbo intercooled diesel is sexy!

    Suzuki produced a number of rotary bikes as did Wankel and NSU, but unfortunately no manufacturer has pursued the technology since the 70's.

    I had the opportunity to ride a Suzuki RE-5 and it was pretty cool. Very smooth.



    This is a good site on the rotary bikes: Rotary Recycle USA
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  5. 09/10/2006, 11:08 AM #5
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    I prefer this CANYON
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  6. 09/13/2006, 12:15 AM #6
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    Interesting... Especially since it would have the possibility of being an alternative fuel (BioDiesel) vehicle. Being the more of a supersport fan, it'd look better with more fairing.


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    Ya, you would.
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  7. 09/13/2006, 01:49 AM #7
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    If I did the math right...

    2.5L = .66 gallons

    100Km = 62.137 Miles

    62.137 Miles / .66 Gallons = 94.15 MPG
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  8. 09/13/2006, 07:05 AM #8
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    Ooh, I like, I like!!

    Quote Originally Posted by JAFO
    94.15 MPG
    There is a hybrid prototype on the site below that gets 160 mpg. Another bike you'll never see in the U.S.

    http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_bikes.html

    One you might see in the U.S.:

    http://www.gizmag.com/go/4272/3/
    Calmini Cone Air Filter, PowerVault PV2 Muffler, OME Trooper Springs, Rancho RS9000X Shocks, 285/75R16 Nitto Grappler AT's, Pioneer DEH P8000R In-Dash CD, Amps and Drivers Built by Orion, Wires and Fuse Blocks by KnuKonceptz, Vibration Damping by BQuiet, Alarm System featuring Auto Start and Remote Windows, Yakima LoadWarrior w/Full Size Spare, Debadged/Custom Titanium Grill Logo, Tint (5% Rear / 20% Front), Steel Braided Brake Lines, G2 Painted Calipers
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  9. 09/13/2006, 08:35 AM #9
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    wow thats a sick bike, i wonder if you could have one shipped over here? i would definately be down once i pay off the vehicross
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    Wow! Looks like a Britten/Bimota/Ducati..........Bimati
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