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For any company the question is "How many people will buy it?" Motorcycles are on the market with offerings from 50cc to 1600cc or whatever a big cruiser might sport. Do you want a commuter scooter, a sport bike, a cruiser, or a touring bike? The whole machine is designed for a purpose and to satisfy a customers desires. A gas engine compared to a diesel engine of comparable output will be lighter, cheaper, and less efficient. With a lighter vehicle such as a motorcycle the power to weight ratio is more critical. Does the price of fuel offset the gains in efficiency? Since a diesel engine may have twice the compression ratio the vibrations are more noticeable. In the Vetter Challeges we see the 250cc gas bikes can compete with the 650cc diesel entry. Whether a diesel powered trike is a good idea in terms of a marketable product will depend on fuel prices and regulations. Consumers will move to buy products of perceived value and convenience.
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