Wow, never even heard of this one

[bombadillo]

I was cruising through the local craigslist, and this thing came up.  Anybody ever been on one or even heard of it???

http://humboldt.craigslist.org/mcy/760481022.html

[yamahonkawazuki]

a variant of the KLR 650 i believe http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Kawasaki-KLR600-KLR650-KLR650-Tengai.htm

[bombadillo]

Huh, kinda cool I guess.  Like the honda transalp or something.

[theUBS]

I've always thought the KLR 650's were pretty homely.  VERY purposeful, but homely.  I would take the 100 MPG diesel version if and when it was ever available.  I read a write-up on that in CW.  They tested the military version.  They said the thing that was hardest to get used to was that it required no throttle to get it rolling--just ease out the clutch, even on slight grades!  Torque-O-plenty!

[bombadillo]

got a link??

[theUBS]

At the end of this segment, you get a bit about the military DIESEL version. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtcd1kSdlQY

I'm pretty sure this is the company that was going to make the civilian engine IF/WHEN it actually happens.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0801_hayes_technology_diesel_klr650/index.html

...I guess it's the flywheel and not as much the torque that allows for the throttle free starts.

[frankieG]

nope