The first Diesel Superbike: the Star Twin ThunderStar 1200 TDI
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Engine: liquid-cooled 3-cylinder TDI diesel engine Cylinder capacity: 1200 cc Bore * stroke: 76.3 * 87 mm Compression ratio: 1:16 Injection: Direct injection Turbo / Intercooler yes / yes Transmission: 5 Frame: Star Twin racing frame Front suspension: WP GP front fork Rear suspension: WP GP monoshock Brakes front: dual PFM radial mounted 6 piston calipers and 320 mm discs Brakes rear: single Brembo 2 piston caliper with Star Twin wave disk Tires: front 120/70 R17 rear 190/50 R17 Rake: 23 degrees Wheelbase: 1533 mm Weight: 205 kg ready to ride Fuel capacity: 18 liters Fuel economy: 2.5 liters on 100 km
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