Remember this?
Well, I received an email from the guys that make it, and 100 of them will be made avalable for civilian use, for around 120% of MSRP, which is about $8,00 Canadian dollars
Sphere: Related ContentCurrently all diesel engines and M1030 diesel combat motorcycles are produced under a military contract for the USMC, they are not available to the general public.
However, to promote the civilian version of the diesel motorcycle we will shortly be offering a limited number of bikes to the public with serial numbers xxx-001 through xxx-100.
We will be requiring a substantial deposit that will go into an escrow account, in the event that something unforeseen happens to prevent us from producing a civilian version, this deposit will be fully refunded.
Full details will be on our website as we get further into the project.
When we do go public with the diesel motorcycle it will be available in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, then the rest of the world.
Price has not been set yet but we are guessing at about 20% over the MSRP of the KLR 650.
The diesel engine itself will be available separately, for retrofit and for OEM and special project use.
Other projects that are in the development stages include a 1000cc, 4 overhead cam v-twin diesel engine designed for the US Army for ATV use, this engine will be offered in 90hp normally aspirated and 110hp turbocharged versions.
This will be a single unit engine (no transmission), so it will make a great engine for large cruiser motorcycles.
One other project is a 1500cc flat 4 (boxer) high performance diesel engine being designed for US Army and USMC low profile gunship platforms, again this engine will be in the normally aspirated and turbocharged configurations.
All of our family of high performance, small diesel engines are designed to start and run on multiple heavy fuel oil and kerosene based fuels, specifically JP8 jet fuel as well as all aviation kerosene, AVTR, NATO Mil Spec diesel, CARB low sulfur diesel and B20 and B100 Biodiesel fuels.
We have run sub zero start and run tests in Labrador, using #2 diesel fuel, JP8, B20 and B100.
The bikes started easily after being left outside all night and performed all functions of the test flawlessly.
Thanks for your interest,
Roger Flynn
F1 Engineering Inc.
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Stephen 08.07.06 at 6:57 am
I am EXTREMELY interested-please keep advised
R Guinand 08.07.06 at 7:53 pm
Very interested. Keep me informed
BVG A&E
K.M.CURRAM 08.14.06 at 4:32 pm
THIS IS THE BIKE WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR A LONG TIME 102 MILES TOO THE GALL AND MADE TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME WHEN DO I GET TO BE AN OWNER.
K Fujimura 08.25.06 at 2:25 am
oooh looks like a major $$ saver!
exactly what a starving college student needs 
Gregory Lichtenson 09.01.06 at 3:21 pm
Hi hello…good afternoon.
:)
I own a 2002 Kawasaki KLR 650.I want to buy a camouflage seat replacement. Just like the one the Marine Corps has on it’s diesel Klr 650s.Can you sell me one?? If so how much?If you don’t sell the seat..can you tell me where I can find one…is that something a Kawasaki dealer can order…or is the seat just mfg for the Marine Corp’s only no civilian use.Please call me 917-599-7642
or e mail me Gregmli7777@hotmail.com
** PLEASE REPLY I WOULD APPRECIATE It, VERY MUCH. THANK’S PEACE GOOD HEALTH AND GOD BLESS… RSVP ASAP
Mark Vaters 09.05.06 at 10:31 pm
It’s amazing that this bike is finally on sale. After what General Motors did to the Diesel nameplate. This would be ultimate year round transport. Im willing to put down payment price for one of these. I dont even want a warranty for it.
Mark Vaters 09.05.06 at 10:31 pm
It’s amazing that this bike is finally on sale. After what General Motors did to the Diesel nameplate. This would be ultimate year round transport. Im willing to put down payment price for one of these. I dont even want a warranty for it.
Email me if you have more info please
joe 09.29.06 at 8:34 am
Is this thing still available? Im interested, willing to pay the down payment
joe
Alain 10.01.06 at 9:18 pm
I am also very interested, and have funds to purchase. Please keep me updated.
espen hoff 11.21.06 at 6:42 pm
hope you can pull this off? good luck:)
terry 02.04.07 at 3:48 pm
Great idea, where do i stand in line to pay the deposit?
Sean 02.05.07 at 1:10 am
Sell this freaking thing already. I have a diesel car and want a KLR but why not have a diesel. I mean really people… do you know how much torture you are putting us through. Hang a wonderful diesel motorcycle in front of us and then say.. oh production is delayed. Why not just put us on a rack, it would be more bearable.
Eric 03.02.07 at 11:31 am
I own a 96 KLR that I have put 15,000 miles on it, I bought it in Mesa AZ rode it around the Grand Canyon then back to good ole Texas. I would love to swap to a diesel motor but trying to get a hold on one is like trying to make pot legal.
Dave Mac 04.01.07 at 7:42 pm
Very interested in Military diesel KLR 650. Well with the extra bucks. Keep me informed as to when available, the deposit procedure, etc.? Thanks
Motorcycle Club 04.15.07 at 4:28 am
Very interesting. When this comes out for civilian use, will it be available in other colors?
Michal 04.18.07 at 2:28 pm
Is it true or some joke? Please if you have any information send me. I love all about diesel. I have SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9 TDI, i want to buy this KLR diesel
Rafael 04.23.07 at 9:05 am
I am very interested in the KLR650 Diesel. How can I get one?
FREDDY 05.19.07 at 10:12 am
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN KLR650 DIESEL PLEASE HOW CAN I GET ONE????
Milton 06.08.07 at 1:55 pm
Please let me know prices
Roger 06.13.07 at 9:27 am
F1 Engineering is no longer associated with HDT, the prime contractor for the diesel combat motorcycle.
F1 Engineering manufactures all of the engine components for the diesel engine but if there is any update on a civilian version you would need to contact HDT directly thru their web site http://www.m1030.com
Roger, F1 Engineering
jvptxktaum 06.21.07 at 2:15 am
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! baivvniafp
John D 07.01.07 at 3:35 pm
Would love to buy one. What is the cost and how soon can it be delivered or picked up?
JORGE RITTSCHER 07.30.07 at 7:55 pm
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION, AS SOON AS POSIBLE, I AM VERY ITERESTED.-
JORGE RITTSCHER 07.30.07 at 7:55 pm
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION, AS SOON AS POSIBLE, I AM VERY INTERESTED.-
Jonathan Coler 08.24.07 at 12:01 pm
I would like to know when deposits are being accepted? How many MPG? Please keep me informed. Thank you.
Sá 08.27.07 at 9:06 am
Olá!!!
Tenho uma Honda CBR 1000F de 1992 com 73600 km e adorava poder comprar em Portugal uma mota dessas, quando será possivel??????
Hi!!!
I´m from Portugal, and i own a CBR 1000F,1992, with 46000miles and would like to know when is posible to buy one of thoose in Portugal!!!!
Fred Johnson 09.12.07 at 7:09 pm
Hi,
I live in Iceland…yes Iceland and own a 2003 KLR 650 which has taken me over great terrain..until…the motor gave.
I need a new/used motor for my bike to see the rest of the island.
I´m having a hard time finding one from here, so I ask your help. (The diesel would be great, but I suppose that is a little to much to ask for at the moment)
Thanks for your site and the best to you all.
Fred
Josh 10.03.07 at 11:15 am
The diesel KLR sounds great! I have a stupid question. Could the diesel motor be put in the new ‘08 KLR’s?
chesley 04.30.08 at 11:16 pm
I will purchase the diesel engine jp 6 retrofit when available, If it is currently available please send me a reply and purchase procedure details.
Adventure riding thru remote villages and back country in Indonesia is great fun and a diesel motorcycle is perfect for this.
Please keep me informed when the civilian version is available to civilians
Cheers,
Chesley D. Masias
Surabaya , Indonesia
ATV Urge 05.06.08 at 3:37 pm
Wow, that’s really cool. Where can these be found?
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Chris 06.06.08 at 7:18 am
If and when could I retrofit a 2008 KLR. I’m picking the bike up next week and would love to convert it to a diesel. Thx for your time
C