My previous post was about cars that use Auto LPG. This one is about the world’s first motorcycle that is designed to run on Auto LPG- the Akhurst 500 Greenfly.
The Greenfly . . .
Image: Kyoichi Nakamura (www.motorradonline.de)
The Greenfly is not a new motorcycle, but a prototype built by Dave Akhurst on a Yamaha XT500 chassis. Take a look at some of the specs of the Greenfly:
# Engine: 500cc single cylinder, four-stroke, 2-valve SOHC, 87mm bore X 84mm stroke
# Power: 30PS (22kW)
# Weight: 110kg
# Brakes: Single discs (front and rear)
# Tyres: Tyres: 4.10 x 18 Dunlop TT100s (front and rear)
This is the stock Yamaha XT500 . . .
Image: www.motorcyclespecs.co.za
Have a look at a nicely restored Yamaha XT500 in action:
If the video does not load, you can watch it here.
There were rumours about Bajaj Auto developing a dual fuel Platina, but I don’t know what happened to the project 
The Bajaj Platina . . .
Image: autos.maxabout.com
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May 25, 2008 at 11:00 am
That last ride you posted is really cool and it even runs on LPG. I hope your country can export some of dual fuel motorcycle here in our country. Gasoline prices here are sky rocketing, those bikes could really be a big help.:)
May 25, 2008 at 11:47 am
i am not much of a bike guy..but it does look good
May 25, 2008 at 4:02 pm
holaaaaaaa!
I can see u are a lover of the motor world!
hahahahahaha…
I’ve seen ur comment in my post, maybe u translated it very literally, because it does not make sense what u say:
“Els aspectes de secció refreden!”
What u wanted to say?
thanxssssss and have a nice sundaaaaaaaaaay!!!
May 25, 2008 at 4:13 pm
okkkkkk RAJ!!!
many thanxssssssssss!!!
**peace**
May 25, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Francina,
Moltes gràcieeeees!!!
Enjoy your Diumenge! I shall support Espanya and Portugal in Euro 2008!
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Vishesh,
നാന്ദി!
Yes, I am very much a bike guy though I also like cars.
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James,
Thanks! I don’t really know if Bajaj Auto still has plans to introduce a dual fuel Platina, but it looks like there will be plenty of takers for it, and not just in India!
May 25, 2008 at 5:43 pm
gracies a tu!!!
May 27, 2008 at 5:28 pm
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June 4, 2008 at 1:28 am
Nudism says : I absolutely agree with this !
June 20, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation
Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Precincts!!!
June 20, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Thanks, Precincts and Nudism. This post just gives a few details about the world’s first motorcycle that is designed to run on Auto LPG
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