Interesting diesel build for sale on German Ebay. Curiously, it's referred to as having a Royal Enfield engine, which I assume is a Greaves. And yet I don't recognize the gearbox, but then we simply don't see such boxes here in the states.
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Kawasaki KL250A Diesel on German Ebay
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Well spotted, Ron. I forwarded it on to Rafael in Germany. Maybe he can figure it out better. But yeah, does look like the engine was probably from an Enfield.
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Translation of the German text below
With a heavy heart I have to part with my diesel bike project. I have been building it since "forever" and I simply cannot finish it anymore.
I've mated a Kawasaki KL250A (1979) frame, which I had to modify, with a Royal Enfield Dieselmotor 325cc.
Donorbike:
- Kawasaki KL 250 A
- 1979
- Paperwork available
- Frame was modified to accomodate engine and gearbox (construction strength has been calculated)
Engine:
- Royal Enfield 325cc Diesel engine (from a Royal Enfield Dieselbike)
- 5kW
Gearbox:
- 3 speed Hurth Oldtimer gearbox with matching clutch
State of affairs:
- All drive train components have been built in. The difficult part is done.
- Last project was work on a primary chain case (not completely finished)
- The bike is ready for a spin, engine runs and I was able to ride a few laps.
- None of the modification have been painted yet
I would prefer you come see the project before you bid, in Bayern, Nähe Vilshofen an der Donau. Call 0162/7883370 for an appointment.
With a heavy heart I have to part with my diesel bike project. I have been building it since "forever" and I simply cannot finish it anymore.
I've mated a Kawasaki KL250A (1979) frame, which I had to modify, with a Royal Enfield Dieselmotor 325cc.
Donorbike:
- Kawasaki KL 250 A
- 1979
- Paperwork available
- Frame was modified to accomodate engine and gearbox (construction strength has been calculated)
Engine:
- Royal Enfield 325cc Diesel engine (from a Royal Enfield Dieselbike)
- 5kW
Gearbox:
- 3 speed Hurth Oldtimer gearbox with matching clutch
State of affairs:
- All drive train components have been built in. The difficult part is done.
- Last project was work on a primary chain case (not completely finished)
- The bike is ready for a spin, engine runs and I was able to ride a few laps.
- None of the modification have been painted yet
I would prefer you come see the project before you bid, in Bayern, Nähe Vilshofen an der Donau. Call 0162/7883370 for an appointment.
Ich trenne mich schweren Herzens von meinem Diesel-Motorrad-Projekt. Ich baue nun schon "ewig" daran und komme einfach nicht mehr dazu das Teil fertigzubauen.
In einen Kawasaki KL250A (Baujahr 1979) Rahmen, welchen ich modifizieren musste habe ich einen Rojal Enfield Dieselmotor 325 eingebaut.
Basismotorrad:
- Kawasaki KL 250 A
- Baujahr: 1979
- Papiere vorhanden
- Rahmen wurde modifiziert (Festigkeit ist rechnerisch überprüft), damit der Motor und das Getriebe reinpassen.
Motor:
- Royal Enfield 325 ccm Dieselmotor (aus Rojal Enfield Dieselmotorrad)
- 5 KW
Getriebe:
- 3 Gang Hurth Oltimergetriebe mit passender Kupplung
Stand des Projektes:
- Alle Antriebsteile sind eingebaut, die schwierigsten Modifikationen sind vorgenommen.
- Zuletzt wurde am Primärkettenkasten gearbeitet (noch nicht ganz fertig)
- Das Fahrzeug ist fahrbereit, Motor springt an und die ersten Runden konnte ich bereits drehen.
- Alle Umbauten sind noch nicht lackiert.
Am besten ist es, sich das Dieselmotorrad vorher mal anzusehen (Standort: Bayern, Nähe Vilshofen an der Donau). Terminvereinbarung telefonisch unter 0162/7883370.
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Cheers Sphere That'll be handy when I come to post on the main site. I've run out of space at the moment
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You're welcome to rephrase my translation, I'm sure bits here and there will sound awkward to a native speaker.
'92 Enfield + Hatz 1B40: street legal, weld up stainless exhaust, check engine rpm and change final drive sprocket.