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You'd have to make an offer. It's worth what somebody will pay. Scotty might pay 20k but some enthusiasts might pay 100k. Maybe the guy is just curious what offers he will get today.
I was a Combat Motorcycle Operator in the Marines back when we were still just using KLR250's. They were underpowered, and the suspensions were far too soft, but I was the envy of all in Kuwait!
@Jerry Schmitz yea. He'll be reviewing every indestructible Asian small displacement Honda bikes for sure with over a hundred thousand miles on the bag
If you could hold the front end down imagine with the torque you could climb straight up a tree- mountain,,would be good n sand n mud gravel,great idea n concept for military,,I'd like to own one
When I was the CO of a Marine unit our messengers in the communications section had motorcycles. They were the best behaved Marines in the unit. If you farted in church you were off the bike and humping a radio. Part of the reason we asked industry to build diesel bikes was the logistics of having a single fuel but the overriding reason was the flammability of MOGAS. Marines move on Navy ships and the Navy did not want gasoline on the ship. A fire on board a ship is a nightmare scenario. Semper Fi Scotty.
@@originalup8258 The M1 engine is multi fuel. They can run on MOGAS which is gasoline, diesel fuel and even JP 4 which is jet fuel. We never used MOGAS in tanks. Even our generators ran on diesel.
I thought the diesel design was to not be so flammable for bullets and explosions in combat. I would not think you would want to take fire sitting high on a bike anyway. Interesting idea and I would like to own one of those bikes. KL650 is a great bike in gas also but the increased range would make this is cool combo.
@@mr.channel6467 When you were moving on foot or a hike it was called a hump. Humping a radio means they would be carrying their pack and a radio and assigned to move on foot with an infantry company. That is one of the toughest assignments for a radio operator. It has no sexual connotation.
An Aussie guy converted a KLR650 to diesel power and rode it around Australia on used cooking oil! He wrote a great and funny book on the project called "Is that thing diesel?" (Paul Carter) Love your vid Scotty and especially enjoy when you talk bikes.
That gas attendant law has one main purpose; to keep lawyers working. That is the main purpose of the vast majority of new laws in this country. It’s time for people to wake up and stop voting for lawyers. Thank you Scotty for another excellent video.
@@adotintheshark4848 true that. Im from abq, the state senate majority leader just got busted for embezzling millions from abq public schools. The current governor has been using tax payers money for super expensive dinners and parties for her friends throughout the pandemic. The politicians in santa fe have done nothing to help new mexicans and its been the same party in power for 80+ years.
@@richardparnell8402 Definitely should their awesome and amazingly awesome bikes for the beginner riders and advanced riders their extremely reliable and their great bang for buck.
@@BusterKitten They are the perfect zombie apocalypse bike to own they last forever they can run forever and parts are really cheap and maintenance isn’t even an issue at all whatsoever. I’m a sport bike guy but I must say the KRL is a great bike in almost every aspect and their very comfortable and it’s great value for the money. My uncle has had his for the past 26 years before I was even born lol and he absolutely loves that thing
I've loved the dieselUSMC KLR650 for as long as I've known of them. Tons of torque and 100 MPG with a 600 mile range. That's an adventure bike! If not for nanny state emissions regulations, we could have the commercial turbo diesel version. I'd love to get one cheap at a government surplus auction, but these are highly prized gems.
@@AuRowe - EU regulators require ABS on dual sport and ADV bikes that can't be switched off, which is very dangerous for steep descents off road where ABS won't allow the rear wheel to skid, so you roll off a cliff or smash into a tree at high speed. The regulators don't care if you die off road because they are only interested in highway safety statistics. Because of homologation and mass market manufacturing economics, as an American consumer I'm forced to buy the dangerous nanny state EU regulated motorcycle. I can't vote for the EU regulators or the politicians who hire them. This is regulation without representation. All I can do is remove the ABS fuse. :-/
German tanks ran mainly on petrol also, when they could find some that is. Interestingly, Porsche developed a petrol electric drive system (hybrid) for the Elephant model. Soviet ones were primarily diesel.
I can't believe it gets 100mpg. I feel like they intentionally put the wrong gear ratios (no overdrive gear) on factory gasoline motorcycles. There is a conspiracy to make motorcycles wear out faster, and they only get 42mpg, which makes no sense at all. I had an old Yamaha streetbike, and I changed the gear ratios, and it got about 90 mpg.
@@Ritaliethe honda cub c800 (80cc) and C50 can do 270mpg at 20-25mph. They produce about 6hp and 3,5hp respectively So you can get amazing fuel economy if you're willing to go slow.
YES! Please do a motovlog review of it. Tell us about how it feels and rides I would LOVE to see that. So happy to see more motorcycle videos as somebody who primarily rides motorcycle.
The only problem is Hayes (the manufacturer) is gone, so good luck getting parts if any part of the engine or fuel system starts to go bad. But this is absolutely on my bucket list of bikes I wish I could own. Especially in the desert beige color.
This supports my theory that when some irresponsible person screws up, they look around and try to find a responsible person or entity nearby to blame.
I had the LTD 550. I think it was 1982. First year the rice burners started the laid back frame. It was a great bike. I’m short and cut about four inches of foam off the seat. End result besides being able to put my feet on the ground, was a lower c.g., which was great.
I have ridden those bikes. They are pretty sweet. I litterally never filled it past half just to save in weight. Great for trails and moderate off road but not in the real nasty stuff. It's just not agile enough for that. Hayes diesel technology did a great job building the motor.
It was smart using a KLR as it is nearly indestructible in it's civilian form. I just bought one because it's SO much easier managing a single carb over the 4-bank/4-cylinder bike I had.
How much better could Mr. Kilmer be? His documentary offerings... Day to dat brilliant advice.... And now he gives us a window into special military vehicles.... Wow! So much fun!
Motorcycles are just simply amazingly great in almost every aspect, I don’t know why most people don’t appreciate them, But with all honesty I’m super stoked and can’t wait to get my Road King
LOL...that one hit close; I have a '87 BMW K75 cycle that NO BMW dealership will work on. NOTNING. Not tire changes, oil, etc. "Too old". Pisses me off.
@@tommynikon2283 I had the same issue with my 86 GSX-R1100, but theres a guy who was trained by Honda, and used to Race for them who lives close, what i cant do i get him to do it. He is never short of work either, is shop is full of 70s 80s 90s bikes that the "plug and play" mechanics (sorry, Technicians!) won't/cant work on.
It’s not a combat bike. This was most likely used for getting from one end to another of a base or something like that. They only made a few hundred. This wasn’t a common thing obviously. You wouldn’t see it in an infantry unit on the front lines.
Zero electric motorcycles are used by special forces now for reconnaissance / scouting & stealthy missions, they’re almost silent but wouldn’t have a quarter of the range of this diesel
I was a Combat Motorcycle Instructor at Camp Pendleton. and I knew Hayes and his son (Hayes Diversified Tech) . Started on the KLR 250, got to test drive the Diesel before they went to purchase . Yes got paid to ride off road. Wouldnt trade it for the world.
These are great for the highway as a work commuter bike dont need high speeds just keeps up with traffic and goes the distance all while having the motorcycle experience while going to work and running errands around town. with some paniers it would be a great adventure bike for travelling.
The original (gasoline) KLR 650 claimed 42 horsepower and certainly wouldn't reach 100mph. It was a great budget adventure bike I toured Australia extensively on one in the late 90s
I’d take this motorcycle over any other. I love that it goes 600 miles per fill up. And the top speed is more than I actually need. Very interesting motorbike. Sadly they made so few of these things and I doubt I could find such bike in Europe. In Europe it would make a lot of sense though. Diesel is cheaper in most EU countries too
@@cooperjones7226 I posted this BEFORE Scotty mentioned they can go for 8k even if they don’t run. As much as I’d like to talk, I don’t have 8k to throw around atm. But I appreciate you reaching out.
Enjoyed the show, I looked at those in 2011 and it was a company in Cali. That made /installed the conversions, Back then ,You could send them your KLR 650 ,had 3 ,and they would install the Diesel motor, Around 5 grand back then, These were for the guys at Pendleton. Later from Texas.
When I was a young lieutenant in the early ‘80s, the Army was experimenting with carrying motorcycles on the skids of UH-1s for the air cavalry infantry scouts. I don’t remember whether they were these, or just standard KLRs.
This bike is amazing. Too bad they're so rare. I would love a full sized bike with that kind of fuel economy that can easily get up to freeway speeds. I could commute in that thing seven or eight months of the year
This lucky motorcycle probably spent it's time Stateside and did not see the sands of the Iraqi desert. I saw several of these bikes in the desert around Al-Asad Air Base during OIF...
I got the O.G. Gasoline version with only 4,000 miles on it. And it gets around 80mpg. She's a tank. Will run forever. Fun fact, other branches like the AirForce used the KLR250's as mail carriers.
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Can you post the price?
You'd have to make an offer. It's worth what somebody will pay. Scotty might pay 20k but some enthusiasts might pay 100k. Maybe the guy is just curious what offers he will get today.
Why didn’t Scotty rev up that engine and pop a wheelie? C’mon Scotty, show us how it’s done!!!!!
How much the Guy is asking for it SCOTTY
@@nathanbopp6163No, not thinking, I'm selling it for 14
I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat if they started making them.
Same here
Me to
yep
In a millisecond. Could tow a little trailer with it
The Hayes company is making it but you have to go to marine recruiters to ride it
I was a Combat Motorcycle Operator in the Marines back when we were still just using KLR250's. They were underpowered, and the suspensions were far too soft, but I was the envy of all in Kuwait!
The 650 is also underpowered
I have a 2003 KLR 650, love it!
@@drd1924 Yes, 650 just needs 1 more gear and 50 more cc’s😂😂.
Drove one that had a KLR Frame. But a ktm engine under it. And it was green.
Finally, Scotty reviews a motorcycle.
More motorcycle reviews please, especially rare and imported ones. I'm really interested!
@Jerry Schmitz yea. He'll be reviewing every indestructible Asian small displacement Honda bikes for sure with over a hundred thousand miles on the bag
a Du-Scotty steam powered bike
only if it's as good as the celica
Scotty has no idea about bikes or safe riding. He needs to stick with cars.
As I recall, they had honeycombed (puncture resistant) fuel tanks and the high engine torque was great for climbing hills.
No, its a plain Acerbis 6 gallon tank unfortunately
If you could hold the front end down imagine with the torque you could climb straight up a tree- mountain,,would be good n sand n mud gravel,great idea n concept for military,,I'd like to own one
interesting, first time seeing a diesel motor in a motorcycle. nothing will outlive scottys 94 celica.
I was expecting a Toyota motorcycle
Toyota motorcycle? I thought they only did cars and trucks
@@nathanbopp6163 well Toyota owns part of Yamaha and they make motorcycles. Not really Toyota motorcycles tho
94 celica is going X9000 over price
Nice pfp
When I was the CO of a Marine unit our messengers in the communications section had motorcycles. They were the best behaved Marines in the unit. If you farted in church you were off the bike and humping a radio. Part of the reason we asked industry to build diesel bikes was the logistics of having a single fuel but the overriding reason was the flammability of MOGAS. Marines move on Navy ships and the Navy did not want gasoline on the ship. A fire on board a ship is a nightmare scenario. Semper Fi Scotty.
You know what your saying here makes allot of sense, but wait what about ??A1 Abrams tank?? You now a1 ambrams tank that does 65 mph. Im confused now
@@originalup8258 The M1 engine is multi fuel. They can run on MOGAS which is gasoline, diesel fuel and even JP 4 which is jet fuel. We never used MOGAS in tanks. Even our generators ran on diesel.
I thought the diesel design was to not be so flammable for bullets and explosions in combat. I would not think you would want to take fire sitting high on a bike anyway. Interesting idea and I would like to own one of those bikes. KL650 is a great bike in gas also but the increased range would make this is cool combo.
What do you mean they’d be humping the radio?
@@mr.channel6467 When you were moving on foot or a hike it was called a hump. Humping a radio means they would be carrying their pack and a radio and assigned to move on foot with an infantry company. That is one of the toughest assignments for a radio operator. It has no sexual connotation.
An Aussie guy converted a KLR650 to diesel power and rode it around Australia on used cooking oil! He wrote a great and funny book on the project called "Is that thing diesel?" (Paul Carter)
Love your vid Scotty and especially enjoy when you talk bikes.
That gas attendant law has one main purpose; to keep lawyers working. That is the main purpose of the vast majority of new laws in this country. It’s time for people to wake up and stop voting for lawyers. Thank you Scotty for another excellent video.
ABQ..no surprise. The city and also the state are run by kooks.
That's true all over the western world, bloody lawyer-politicians! A self-serving industry.
So true! Don't vote for lawyers! They work for themselves, not for you.
@@adotintheshark4848 true that. Im from abq, the state senate majority leader just got busted for embezzling millions from abq public schools. The current governor has been using tax payers money for super expensive dinners and parties for her friends throughout the pandemic. The politicians in santa fe have done nothing to help new mexicans and its been the same party in power for 80+ years.
@@deezydame Lujan-Richards is a real piece of work. Must have got her training from Pelosi and friends.
KLR’s are literally bulletproof I don’t blame the Marines for using them.
imma check them out.
I've had 3 of the them, the only thing done was the doohickey, it's a perfect survival bike.
@@richardparnell8402 Definitely should their awesome and amazingly awesome bikes for the beginner riders and advanced riders their extremely reliable and their great bang for buck.
@@BusterKitten They are the perfect zombie apocalypse bike to own they last forever they can run forever and parts are really cheap and maintenance isn’t even an issue at all whatsoever. I’m a sport bike guy but I must say the KRL is a great bike in almost every aspect and their very comfortable and it’s great value for the money. My uncle has had his for the past 26 years before I was even born lol and he absolutely loves that thing
@@mambamolt_tt73 and you can sell it at 65-70% of original buying price when you're done riding it in few years
It just trippled its value for being touched and reviewed by
Scotty Kilmer 😀
I was thinking the same LOL
the man the myth the legend
LMAO FUK NO
Right, definitely a 10k bike to right buyer at this point. Lol
The way Scotty waves his arms around I hope he remembers to lube those shoulder ball joints
I've loved the dieselUSMC KLR650 for as long as I've known of them. Tons of torque and 100 MPG with a 600 mile range. That's an adventure bike! If not for nanny state emissions regulations, we could have the commercial turbo diesel version.
I'd love to get one cheap at a government surplus auction, but these are highly prized gems.
Nanny state ruins everything they touch
@@AuRowe - EU regulators require ABS on dual sport and ADV bikes that can't be switched off, which is very dangerous for steep descents off road where ABS won't allow the rear wheel to skid, so you roll off a cliff or smash into a tree at high speed. The regulators don't care if you die off road because they are only interested in highway safety statistics. Because of homologation and mass market manufacturing economics, as an American consumer I'm forced to buy the dangerous nanny state EU regulated motorcycle. I can't vote for the EU regulators or the politicians who hire them. This is regulation without representation. All I can do is remove the ABS fuse. :-/
20k$ from gov. auction, and it doesn't run.
It’s not a Kawasaki ninja, it’s a Kawasaki infantry. 🤣🤣🤣
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Savage! 🤣
I lived there 16 years during the time of drive up liquor stores. They said after. 10 pm, 70% of drivers on the road were dui.
would have been cool seeing you ride it Scotty.
🍋🍋🍋
It’s good Kawasaki decided to bring back the KLR650 for 2022.
Oh my God really I want one of those bikes are bulletproof but I didn't know they're bringing them back this is awesome if it's true
With the same 'ol doohickey?
I own a 2021 cr650l Honda it's a way better bike
@@brettkelly4575 Off road, yes it is. On road, the KLR is hard to beat, dual sport wise.
Ive been waiting to see that motorcycle content :D
German tanks ran mainly on petrol also, when they could find some that is. Interestingly, Porsche developed a petrol electric drive system (hybrid) for the Elephant model. Soviet ones were primarily diesel.
That's a damn KLR650!!!! I loved my klr, it's a God damn tank!! I want one
Hey Scotty! Love the content! I learn something new everyday from you
until now i've never experienced a heartache for wanting to own a particular motorcycle before
I can't believe it gets 100mpg. I feel like they intentionally put the wrong gear ratios (no overdrive gear) on factory gasoline motorcycles. There is a conspiracy to make motorcycles wear out faster, and they only get 42mpg, which makes no sense at all. I had an old Yamaha streetbike, and I changed the gear ratios, and it got about 90 mpg.
Same.
@@Ritaliethe honda cub c800 (80cc) and C50 can do 270mpg at 20-25mph.
They produce about 6hp and 3,5hp respectively
So you can get amazing fuel economy if you're willing to go slow.
Been riding dirt bikes since I was 11. Didn't even know these existed, and much less expected to find out about it here. But now I want one!
1585 miles? That's less than 3 tanks of fuel through it.
Tax payers money well spent
@@bsleppy2926 if you don't count the purchase of the bike
I’ve seen videos on these and they are beasts and run on lots of different types of diesel
You forgot to mention the fact that for a diesel, this revs very high, and redlines at 7,000 rpm
Single cylinder too. Very impressive.
5800 max per Hayes, I haven't taken it over 4000 because thats just scary numbers for a diesel haha.
@@cooperjones7226 you have one of these?
@@deathbyvanity1955 Its mine, I'm the one selling it, he made the video for me.
@@cooperjones7226, that’s dope man! Super cool bike! I wish they made a civilian one lol
I love that they went to the trouble of putting stealth night-lights on it, but you can hear it 30 miles away.
a world where everyone is rolling aces
YES! Please do a motovlog review of it. Tell us about how it feels and rides I would LOVE to see that. So happy to see more motorcycle videos as somebody who primarily rides motorcycle.
Good Wednesday afternoon to you Scotty hope you and yours are doing well today, now that's a SWEET bike👌
🧰👋👍🍻
Nice and clean no oil leaks.
A proper machine for rough usage with the military.
Looks like it has been well looked after.
I've been looking for one (or two) of these bikes for YEARS!
The only problem is Hayes (the manufacturer) is gone, so good luck getting parts if any part of the engine or fuel system starts to go bad.
But this is absolutely on my bucket list of bikes I wish I could own. Especially in the desert beige color.
This supports my theory that when some irresponsible person screws up, they look around and try to find a responsible person or entity nearby to blame.
you're obviously referring to most of the liberals in this country
@@BusterKitten Exactly.
I love those bikes. I had the opportunity to drive one when I was growing up. There so unique as well as tough
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I had the LTD 550. I think it was 1982. First year the rice burners started the laid back frame. It was a great bike. I’m short and cut about four inches of foam off the seat. End result besides being able to put my feet on the ground, was a lower c.g., which was great.
Am i the only one that would drive the hell put of this thing? Seems so cool and unique
I have ridden those bikes. They are pretty sweet. I litterally never filled it past half just to save in weight. Great for trails and moderate off road but not in the real nasty stuff. It's just not agile enough for that. Hayes diesel technology did a great job building the motor.
Big up for your video on this rare bike.
Allways a treat to see your videoos.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Yes please more bike content keep up the amazing work scotty
JP8 (Jet Propulsion 8) diesel fuel is an incredibly dry fuel. I would recommend adding a quality diesel additive to improve lubrication.
It was smart using a KLR as it is nearly indestructible in it's civilian form. I just bought one because it's SO much easier managing a single carb over the 4-bank/4-cylinder bike I had.
Huhh??? The carbs are binned any ways
Great Video Thank You!!
Cool vid. Learned somethjng today. Its a good day.
Wow Scotty. I’d certainly love to have one of these. 👏
He's got my email listed, send me one and we can talk.
I use these things in BF4. Great for transporting C4 directly into the side of an enemy tank.
😂
BF4 didnt make them accurate. Your speakers should blow out when you hop on it
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Very cool! Thumbs up and subscribed!
Motorcycles are just simply amazingly great in almost every aspect, I don’t know why most people don’t appreciate them, But with all honesty I’m super stoked and can’t wait to get my Road King
Cause they can easily kill you maybe lol?
And you get wet when it rains
I respect motorcycles but I still prefer cars myself.
Wimps don't appreciate them cause their momma won't let them ride
Wimps are afraid to die that's why they don't enlist and live in mommy's basement.
That is 1 way cool, rare beast of a motorcycle & a diesel too! Didn't know they existed. I know Kawasaki does make great engines. 😲
I love it! Rough and ready.
The "ring that bell" part always gets me, man you're awesome
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!💚
For fun, bring it to a motorcycle shop and say: “ I think I need a tune-up.” 😂🔧
LOL...that one hit close; I have a '87 BMW K75 cycle that NO BMW dealership will work on. NOTNING. Not tire changes, oil, etc. "Too old". Pisses me off.
@@tommynikon2283 I had the same issue with my 86 GSX-R1100, but theres a guy who was trained by Honda, and used to Race for them who lives close, what i cant do i get him to do it. He is never short of work either, is shop is full of 70s 80s 90s bikes that the "plug and play" mechanics (sorry, Technicians!) won't/cant work on.
@@uhtred7860 plug n play lol!😂✌️
That bike is amazing! Dayum! Gratz to whoever purchases that collectible.
Love your videos Scotty!! Afternoon!
That's a sweet looking motorcycle yes indeed! Good work Scotty! I'm working on my next song now
Fam
@@oso332 For sure!
Growing up as a kid we used to say : Kawasaki let the good times roll!😀
...to a stop on the side of a God forsaken road somewhere in Nebraska
I rolled down the road on a 650 Triumph and Kawasaki's were called rice burners..
@@austinstueland2933 , come on, that is a little harsh. ha ha
Old news I wanted one 10 years ago! Keep up the great work!
Very cool. Need more motorcycle content like this.
I had klr 650 and this bad boy is heavy. One of the best enduros I’ve own
A klr is not an Enduro bike, very far from it.
I’m impressed by the MPG however the enemy will hear that bike coming long before it gets there.
not in a fire fight or cannon barrage
It’s not a combat bike. This was most likely used for getting from one end to another of a base or something like that. They only made a few hundred. This wasn’t a common thing obviously. You wouldn’t see it in an infantry unit on the front lines.
@@contractorrants3503 understood. I was thinking with its very impressive MPG it might’ve seen a battle field or 2. I stand corrected.
Klrs are very quiet compared to other vehicles
Zero electric motorcycles are used by special forces now for reconnaissance / scouting & stealthy missions, they’re almost silent but wouldn’t have a quarter of the range of this diesel
I was a Combat Motorcycle Instructor at Camp Pendleton. and I knew Hayes and his son (Hayes Diversified Tech) . Started on the KLR 250, got to test drive the Diesel before they went to purchase . Yes got paid to ride off road. Wouldnt trade it for the world.
These are great for the highway as a work commuter bike dont need high speeds just keeps up with traffic and goes the distance all while having the motorcycle experience while going to work and running errands around town. with some paniers it would be a great adventure bike for travelling.
The original (gasoline) KLR 650 claimed 42 horsepower and certainly wouldn't reach 100mph. It was a great budget adventure bike I toured Australia extensively on one in the late 90s
Your klr650 mustve been geared low or didnt run correctlt because i had an 86 and it would go 110mph. Downhill but it would do it.
@@4thdimensiontravels855 yep, my 2003 KLR does 160kmph (100mph) regular tooth sprockets
Had a 94 klr650 and it did 120mph with stock sprockets and road tires no problem.
I’d take this motorcycle over any other. I love that it goes 600 miles per fill up. And the top speed is more than I actually need. Very interesting motorbike. Sadly they made so few of these things and I doubt I could find such bike in Europe.
In Europe it would make a lot of sense though. Diesel is cheaper in most EU countries too
I have one going up for sale next week. I’ll ship to Europe. :)
@@jeffhoberg it sounds like such a great deal but i live in Taiwan right now and im dead broke. Unless you want to hire me… I can’t afford to buy yet
@@jeffhoberg Seriously? Gone already?
The Fuel petcock lever is always down when "on" and up for reserve. That way you can feel what its on even when driving.
Awesome vid !
Awesome! Always wanted to know who’s flag is behind you when you are in your office.
Now let's take it for a spin, starts right up, shifts like a dream, AC ice cold...aaaahhhh!!!
Super cool! I want one.
🤘🤘 so clean Scotty
Best bike for sure!
That’s has to be one of the most baddass bikes I’ve ever seen. I want one
It is. That thing should last a few lifetimes. Anything diesel under military spec and bred with Japanese motorcycle engineering is built to last.
He posted my email address, send me one and we can talk
@@cooperjones7226 I posted this BEFORE Scotty mentioned they can go for 8k even if they don’t run. As much as I’d like to talk, I don’t have 8k to throw around atm. But I appreciate you reaching out.
If only 221 were made, how much was the cost per unit? Do I even want to know.
First thing I thought
When tax money is involved, no problem on the per unit cost!!
You ought to know, your taxes dollar paid for it.
I saw another video about these recently. I think the engine they swap in was about 15k on its own. The source KLR 650 cost about 6k.
I don't think that number is correct. This bike was sold to other NATO countries, not just used in the US military.
Really great bike you got there Scottie.
A diesel motor cycle you don't have to use expensive DEF either. Love it.🤩
Amen on the gasoline station laws! Excellent take Scotty!
Saw one of these in Phoenix Craigslist a few years ago. Think it was $12k…
Thank you!!
Now that is KOOL, Very cool bike 👍🤓🇺🇸
Next video... "I've joined the Marines"
Specialist Scotty at the USMC motorpool.
What Marine you bought a GM car!
drop to the floor and give me 20!
Scotty’s next video: “If you ride a motorcycle, you’re stupid.”
No he won't
Or,
'If you don't ride a motorcycle, you're stupid'
Either way we win and lose
If you ride a motorcycle while being stupid, you won't be for long.
@@lajya01 nice one
@@jimjames335
Yeah, it's amazing how quickly Scotty's videos switched over to that "whatever it takes to get people riled up" TH-cam style.
scotty is covering motorcyles now.I love you ❤.. thats someone who loves engines
Enjoyed the show, I looked at those in 2011 and it was a company in Cali. That made /installed the conversions, Back then ,You could send them your KLR 650 ,had 3 ,and they would install the Diesel motor, Around 5 grand back then, These were for the guys at Pendleton. Later from Texas.
my filling and teeth would fall out with those vibes :)
On gasoline KLR 650's changing the doohicky (look it up) does help but it's still a big thumper.
Newsom would keep me from driving it in Calif. He would say it pollutes.
I saw that bike a week ago. It’s on display at the Haas Motorcycle Museum in Dallas Texas.
When I was a young lieutenant in the early ‘80s, the Army was experimenting with carrying motorcycles on the skids of UH-1s for the air cavalry infantry scouts. I don’t remember whether they were these, or just standard KLRs.
This bike is amazing. Too bad they're so rare. I would love a full sized bike with that kind of fuel economy that can easily get up to freeway speeds. I could commute in that thing seven or eight months of the year
At 1500 miles, this diesel motorcycle hadn’t seen much action.
This lucky motorcycle probably spent it's time Stateside and did not see the sands of the Iraqi desert. I saw several of these bikes in the desert around Al-Asad Air Base during OIF...
Diesel in a bike is a waste of time..all round
That bike is awesome. Never heard of one before. Great video Scotty.
Cool stuff
Whenever Scotty Kilmers drops the new videos I roll up the Wool-o and get all schmoked up
Wish a company made a Diesel engine that would fit into a stock kawi chassis, then we could all enjoy these prepper style bikes
Looks like you've got a chance to corner the market.
@@blues03 🤣
I remember these, never thought I could buy one some day.
I got the O.G. Gasoline version with only 4,000 miles on it. And it gets around 80mpg. She's a tank. Will run forever.
Fun fact, other branches like the AirForce used the KLR250's as mail carriers.
Wonder if this one also needs the doohickey fixed 😂 Anyone who knows KLRs will get that one.
To be honest i much pretty much prefer a bike that has a diesel engine instead of a petrol engine or "gas" for you all fine folk.
He's posted my email, send me one and we can talk about getting it into your hands
Very cool! 👍🏻😎
This is the second video on this motercycle in a month. Really cool