Two HDT M2 diesel motorcycles displaying their offroad mobility at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel

At the dynamic demonstration at the recent Eurosatory 2010 exhibition in Paris, France the U.S. company HDT displayed new diesel powered M2 cross motorcycle and U1 tactical four-wheeled ’quad’ tactical support all-terrain vehicle, both vehicles are designed for special ops. Both M2 and U1 are powered by a single-cylinder engine – the MAC-C1 advanced multiple heavy fuel engine consuming almost any type of liquid carbon fuel. According to HDT, the development of the 760 cc M1030-M2 engine and motorcycle was purpose-built for military applications. The M2 has a maximum speed of 152km/h and a range of 653km at 90km/h.

The MAC-C1 Quad ATV demonstrating off-road mobility at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel

The U1 comes in a two and four seat configuration. The two-seat version is the support vehicle, accommodating two soldiers and ample room to carry equipment on a rear flat cargo bed. Both all-terrain quad vehicles have a 1,340 cc engine with a continuously variable, belt drive transmission running two or four-wheel drive. Both variants have a rollover cage, but on the tactical vehicle there is a quick exit for the rear-facing seats.

Our video coverage will follow soon, stay tuned…

Quad and M2 diesel motorcycles at the dynamic demonstration - Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel

Related Photos