Two-wheelers That Run On Fuels Other Than Petrol
And we are not talking about electrics
And we are not talking about electrics
Unlike our friends who roam around on four-wheels, internal combustion engines on two-wheelers are usually powered by petrol. But there are exceptions. Which ones?
1. TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100
TVS had first showcased its ethanol-powered Apache 200 at the Auto Expo 2018. Although we were unsure about the availability of ethanol, and we still are, TVS launched the production-ready Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 earlier this year. If the fuel ever does grow in popularity in the near future, TVS will be ready to reap the rewards. Currently, the bike is only sold in Uttar Pradesh and is ready for exports to markets where the fuel is available in abundance.
2. Royal Enfield Taurus
The only mass produced diesel powered motorcycle of the world was conceived by Royal Enfield. Using the Bullet mechanicals as base, the Taurus was powered by a sub-350cc diesel engine. This motorcycle was built to combat the rise in petrol prices. Unfortunately, it could not meet emission norms.
3. CNG Kits For Honda Activa
Another innovative idea born due to rising fuel prices, Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) had launched CNG conversion kits for everyday scooters like the Activa. These kits cost Rs 16,500 and have been certified by the ARAI. The best part of installing this kit is that you do not have to give up on gasoline. If your gas tanks are running dry, a simple switch changes your fuel from CNG to gasoline so that you can ride to your closest CNG pump for refueling.
TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 User Reviews
- Awesome Bike with great FeaturesI bought this bike for its look and its 200 CC engine. I was a bit nervous before its purchase because it was very new in the market at that time, and I wasn't able to get many reviews to conclude whether I should go for it or not. But now after using it for about two years, I can say that my decision was absolutely correct. In terms of style, looks, and performance this bike is just awesome. Also, having an ethanol engine in it makes it quite eco-friendly as well, one thing that I find different in ethanol engines is that it has more life than other engines.Read More5 6
- Best in performance.I have been using this bike for more than 6 months and still, I didn’t find any technical issue in it. The engine works fine and the brakes also responses perfectly, and mileage is also as I have expected. But the only problem that I have been suffering from the start is that the ethanol provider pumps are very tough to find.Read More1 1
- Best bikeIt doesn't actually feel like a sports bike. Sometimes while driving this bike at high speed, the engine starts vibrating. Technically, this shouldn’t happen to a sports bike. Apart from this issue, ethanol is also not available everywhere. So you have to be careful about traveling long-distance with this bike. The good thing about being ethanol powered bike is that ethanol is very eco-friendly and it costs almost half of petrol.Read More1
- Eco-Friendly bikeI like this bike very much mostly because unlike others it uses ethanol as a fuel which is less polluting than petrol. It delivers a mileage of almost 22 kmpl — 23 kmpl which is very good because the ethanol price is just ₹39 – ₹50 only. Almost half of the petrol price.Read More3 1
- Fantastic Sports Bike.I liked this bike, except that it doesn’t deliver good mileage, I have been getting mileage of 35kmpl - 40kmpl. Handling, pick-up, and braking are just perfect and flawless. I am just okay with its design.Read More