Diesel power is a rarity in the motorcycle world. There have been only a couple of mass-market diesel motorcycles in history, and the chances of seeing a new diesel today are even lower as the world ...

Given their need for compact packaging, motorcycle engines tend to have few cylinders — most commonly one or two. While one-cylinder or thumper engines are small, easy to maintain, and relatively fuel ...

Diesel engines have powered everything from passenger cars to tractor-trailers. They're known for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and long life. Several motorcycle manufacturers have used diesel ...