Royal Enfield Taurus diesel

jkdas · 2nd January 2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by bblost

Tpl
5. used to be exported to germany

Saw one when I was in Germany. Autobahn and this!

wolg · 2nd January 2008, 17:00

I had seen many with milkmen in Chandigarh around four years back but havent seen one lately. Gave a 70kpl average even fully loaded .Even milkmen have stopped using them now.
Only saw one private owner in yellow colours . Maybe he was trying to be sporty.

crazybiker46 · 4th January 2008, 18:06

pumpset engine,so it will sound more like pumpset than a bullet's thumping sound.7 hp 70kpl still any buyers falling for FE & diesel factor??what's price??

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

It ended up with a traffic police?

Have seen this bike few times in TVM.

May be he failed to clear pollution test...

redfire · 17th January 2008, 18:16

They offer good milege, and has torque too. But is not advised to ride

as it will crack your bones and joints. No fun in riding. I see it as a joke, someone planned a diesel waterpump motor on a great classic bike.

Hemanth · 18th January 2008, 11:29

I saw 9-10 of the diesel bullets during my recent drive to Kukke Subramanya on 16th Jan 08.

bblost · 6th February 2008, 18:33

I saw this bike during Rider Mania 2008.
The guy rode it from Chennai to Hyderabad taking 2 days, total fuel cost as per him was 300 bucks one way and of course 2 kgs of nuts bolts and screws as they kept falling off.

rider60 · 6th February 2008, 19:38

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Originally Posted by bblost

The correctness of what is written below depends on my memory, and I am not sure of it myself

1. Its a Greaves Lorbardani Pumpset Engine.
2. 345 cc
3. around 7 hp
4. 70+ kmpl
5. used to be exported to germany
6 another locally made bike was called Sooraj
7. vibrates like crazy and heats up a lot
8 can overtake most overloaded trucks on the highway and thats it
9 top speed in the range of 80 kmph

i am so surprised ONLY 7HP from 345cc engine fitted on a two wheeler chassis?

hollywoodhogan · 6th February 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by wolg

I had seen many with milkmen in Chandigarh around four years back but havent seen one lately. Gave a 70kpl average even fully loaded .Even milkmen have stopped using them now.
Only saw one private owner in yellow colours . Maybe he was trying to be sporty.

abandoned by the milkmen due to too many customer complaints about the milk quality because the milk was turning into buttermilk due the vibrations!!

svsantosh · 14th March 2008, 10:27

Guys since this is the only thread for diesel bikes...

I got one for nearly 2.5 years and absolutely no issues with it..with crude hitting 110$ in a few weeks and may by 200$ before 2015

... i am all set for the future...

any1 interested or non-interested to know details from me.. let me know.. glad to save the future from burning tunnels into ur wallets...!!!

bblost · 4th June 2008, 08:51

Found this gallery:
1995 Royal Enfield Taurus Diesel - svsantosh's Photo Gallery - Team-BHP

hrag · 4th June 2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by wolg

Only saw one private owner in yellow colours . Maybe he was trying to be sporty.

In an attempt to increase sales and distinguish it from the petrol Bullets, Royal Enfield did release the Taurus in yellow. More of RE trying to be sporty than the owner.

Found this picture on the net: The 2001 Enfield Taurus Diesel motorcycle.
Please also see: Taurus,Royal Enfield Motors,Taurus Motorcycle,Royal Enfield Taurus,Taurus Bikes

jacs · 5th June 2008, 12:52

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Originally Posted by svsantosh

Guys since this is the only thread for diesel bikes...

I got one for nearly 2.5 years and absolutely no issues with it..with crude hitting 110$ in a few weeks and may by 200$ before 2015

... i am all set for the future...

any1 interested or non-interested to know details from me.. let me know.. glad to save the future from burning tunnels into ur wallets...!!!

I am interested yar. You know what...I would like to switch to Taurus from Enticer, my current local commuter. I was a bike fanatic in my bachelor life but not now; practicality speaks

for fuel efficiency also.

Please share a detailed writeup.

jacs · 10th June 2008, 14:31

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Originally Posted by jacs

I am interested yar. You know what...I would like to switch to Taurus from Enticer, my current local commuter. I was a bike fanatic in my bachelor life but not now; practicality speaks

for fuel efficiency also.

Please share a detailed writeup.

svsantosh bhai, please share more info on your Taurus.

get_hiyyer_714 · 10th June 2008, 15:34

Taking about Diesel Guys you must check this out!

Untitled Document

five46 · 10th June 2008, 16:16

I remember reading an article in Bike India Magazine about a diesel bike by the name 'Neander Diesel'. I wonder why nobody spoke about this awesome bike. It looks great and the specs are impressive, atleast on paper...

Neander Diesel

2nd January 2008, 17:00	#17
wolg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chandigarh Posts: 70 Thanked: 21 Times	I had seen many with milkmen in Chandigarh around four years back but havent seen one lately. Gave a 70kpl average even fully loaded .Even milkmen have stopped using them now. Only saw one private owner in yellow colours . Maybe he was trying to be sporty.
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17th January 2008, 18:16	#19
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 448 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Diesel Bulls They offer good milege, and has torque too. But is not advised to ride as it will crack your bones and joints. No fun in riding. I see it as a joke, someone planned a diesel waterpump motor on a great classic bike. Last edited by Mpower : 17th January 2008 at 20:54. Reason: Off topic. This thread is about diesel bikes
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Hemanth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mysore Posts: 191 Thanked: 5 Times	I saw 9-10 of the diesel bullets during my recent drive to Kukke Subramanya on 16th Jan 08.
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6th February 2008, 18:33	#21
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,302 Thanked: 18,014 Times View My Garage	I saw this bike during Rider Mania 2008. The guy rode it from Chennai to Hyderabad taking 2 days, total fuel cost as per him was 300 bucks one way and of course 2 kgs of nuts bolts and screws as they kept falling off.
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14th March 2008, 10:27	#24
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,292 Thanked: 8,083 Times View My Garage	only thread for Diesel bikes.. :) Guys since this is the only thread for diesel bikes... I got one for nearly 2.5 years and absolutely no issues with it..with crude hitting 110$ in a few weeks and may by 200$ before 2015 ... i am all set for the future... any1 interested or non-interested to know details from me.. let me know.. glad to save the future from burning tunnels into ur wallets...!!!
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4th June 2008, 08:51	#25
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,302 Thanked: 18,014 Times View My Garage	Found this gallery: 1995 Royal Enfield Taurus Diesel - svsantosh's Photo Gallery - Team-BHP
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10th June 2008, 15:34	#29
get_hiyyer_714 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai, Gurgaon Posts: 44 Thanked: Once	Taking about Diesel Guys you must check this out! Untitled Document
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10th June 2008, 16:16	#30
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 642 Thanked: 741 Times	I remember reading an article in Bike India Magazine about a diesel bike by the name 'Neander Diesel'. I wonder why nobody spoke about this awesome bike. It looks great and the specs are impressive, atleast on paper... Neander Diesel
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