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Yamaha files patents for turbodiesel motorcycle

While a few small boutique motorcycle manufacturers have dipped a toe or two into diesel engines for motorcycles, the established brands have barely ever offered even a hint of interest in oil-burners. At least, not until now. Yamaha has apparently filed patents for a new series of motorcycle-size turbodiesel engines in both inline-four and twin-cylinder configurations. Naturally, there are packaging issues to consider when placing a diesel engine in a motorcycle chassis, not the least of which is the physical size of an engine that's designed ... Read more →

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