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: http://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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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.:)
i am not much of a bike guy..but it does look good 🙂
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!!! 🙂
okkkkkk RAJ!!!
many thanxssssssssss!!!
**peace**
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! 🙂
gracies a tu!!!
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Nudism says : I absolutely agree with this !
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation 🙂 Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Precincts!!!
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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To find out more about the Greenfly, check out the new, official website: http://www.greenflymotorcycle.com/