The Resurgence of the Trike
February 25, 2010
Personally, I have never been a big fan of trikes. I always thought of them as a motorcycle with training wheels. My whole thought was, why not ride in a car if you need more than two wheels?
My attitude toward trikes has significantly changed over the past year. Maybe it’s because I am older and my motorcycle taste has changed. I think my attitude changed because the trike itself has changed. For some reason, they look cool now.
Gone are the days when a trike was created in your local mechanic’s shop where he added the back end of a Volkswagen Bug to the front end of a chopper.
Once again, Harley Davidson has taken the lead in this style of motorcycle. In 2010, Harley is offering a Street Glide Trike that comes right off the production line like any of their other bikes. This will ensure that the Harley trike meets the same high level of engineering as the Motor Company’s other motorcycles.
Trike conversion kits can help create a trike in any style. From a trike chopper to trike touring, the style variety is as wide as any motorcycle. Today’s conversion kits match the high quality standards of all major motorcycle manufacturers.
Typically, trikes have 2 rear wheels and one in the front. Not anymore.
The Can-Am Spyder is a trike with 2 wheels in the front and its drive wheel in the rear. This combination creates greater stability in the front and better handling characteristics. This stylish addition to the trike world performs like a sport bike, offers passenger and touring capabilities, and can handle road conditions that motorcycles can’t.
While the Spyder is built for comfortable performance, the Campagna T-Rex is built for all out performance. This side by side 2-seater trike is low, mean, and fast. The T-Rex goes 0-60MPH in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of over 150 MPH. With a price tag of over $50,000, the T-Rex is not for everyone but it is awesome.
Trikes have come a long way and my opinion of them has changed drastically. Give them a second look and maybe your opinion will change too.
Posted Under: Hot Bikes Tags: Cam-Am Spyder, Campagna T-Rex, Harley Davidson, major motorcycle manufacturer, Street Glide Trike, trike choppers, trike conversion kits, trike touring, Trikes
