Why Are Diesel Motorcycles Not Commonly Seen?
Royal Enfield Taurus Diesel
Royal Enfield Taurus was the only diesel engine bike available in country, which was commercially produced. The bike was having 325cc Lombardini diesel engine mated with Royal Enfield's good old right hand side placed 4-speed gear box along with Royal Enfield's signature neutral finder.
Royal Enfield Taurus Diesel Specifications
| GENERAL: | |
|---|---|
| Price | Discontinued |
| Launched | 1993 |
| ENGINE: | |
| Engine Displacement | 325 CC |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4 stroke |
| Number Of Cylinders | 1 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
| Max Power | 6.9 PS @3600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 15.0 Nm @2500 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 68.0 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Starter | Electric-Kick |
| TRANSMISSION: | |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Number Of Speed Gears | 4 |
| Final Drive (Rear Wheel) | Chain |
| WHEELS & TYRES: | |
| Front Tyre (Full Spec) | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre (Full Spec) | 3.25 x 19 |
| BRAKES: | |
| Front Brake Type | 178 mm Drum |
| Rear Brake Type | 153 mm Drum |
| SUSPENSION: | |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic forks Suspension |
| Suspension Rear | Spring Loaded Hydraculic Shock Absorber |
| DIMENSIONS: | |
| Overall Length | 2120 mm |
| Overall Width | 750 mm |
| Overall Height | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1372 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 196 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 Litres |