Category Archives: bike

turbo diesel bike

There is news that the yams are working on a turbocharged intercooled diesel bike which might have the turbo located close to the head. OOopsie and what about the turbo lag? Well if that can be overcome then we shall have the grunt of old CI engines or V engines in inline engines too.

dutch manufacturer E.V.A. already has a production bike in place with an intercooled turbo diesel engine, having cvt. And German bike maker Neander bikes makes cruisers out of turbo diesels and their claims for vibe free ride seem tempting.

Porsche motorcycle

Not now, but about 40 years back Porsche had thought of entering the 2 wheelers business. Their concept looks radical. More of it here. Its more focussed on driver safety and comfort than power and speed.

We would still be happy if they came up with a concept now.

K1300 by AC Schnitzer


AC Schnitzer has transformed the BMW K1300 with super solid, super sexy upgrades. ACS I forged alloy wheels (3.5, 6. 0 x 17″), stealth silencer, high performance manifold set, Superbike steering conversion, belly pan, cockpit and lamp trim, pillion cove, mirror extensions for better visibility. Whew, the beast looks beastier now.