Are Diesel Motorcycles Available for Civilian Use in the U.S.?

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The discussion centers on the availability of diesel motorcycles for civilian use in the U.S., including inquiries about the second-hand market for military models and potential dealerships offering new diesel bikes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks if diesel motorcycles are available in the U.S. for civilian use and if there is a second-hand market for military models.
  • Another participant suggests that a Royal Enfield dealership in the U.S. might offer new diesel motorcycles.
  • A later reply indicates that diesel motorcycles are indeed available, though no specifics are provided.
  • One participant shares a link to a source claiming that a specific model can run on diesel.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of certainty about the availability of diesel motorcycles, with some suggesting potential sources while others seek confirmation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific models available or the extent of the second-hand market, leaving these aspects unresolved.

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Are diesel motorcycles available in the U.S. for civilian use? Is there a 2nd-hand market for the military's?
 
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EnumaElish said:
Are diesel motorcycles available in the U.S. for civilian use? Is there a 2nd-hand market for the military's?

Is there a Royal Enfield dealership in the US? if so you could buy a new diesel motorbike from them.
 
Looks like they do; thanks.
 
This will run on diesel http://marineturbine.com/motorsports.asp
 
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