List of motorized trikes explained

List of motorized trikes is a list of motorized tricycles also called trikes, and sometimes considered cars. There are three typical configurations: motorized bicycle with sidecar; two wheels in the rear, one in the front (aka trike); and two in front, one in the rear (aka reverse trike). However, language and definitions vary.

One of the most successful trikes of its day was the De Dion-Bouton tricycle; from 1897 until the start of the 20th century about 15,000 licensed copies were sold, with De Dion Bouton usually supplying the engines, and it was overall the most popular motor vehicle in Europe.

Trikes have caused tautological confusion and simply defied typical two and four-wheel classifications, especially in the 21st century. Regardless, many popular motorcycles and/or automobiles had three wheels.[1]

Examples

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

Miscellaneous

Another idea is the flike, a sort of flying motorcycle/helicopter.[33]

Whike are sail-powered trikes, which may or may not be motorized depending if one considers a sail to be a type of motorization.

There is another arrangement of three-wheel, with the wheels in a line; this is so far pretty rare.[34]

Motorcycles with two sidecars

Motorcycles with sidecars often have three wheels, but there has been some use of two sidecars (one on each side of a motorcycle, not a sidecar that seats two which is another thing).[35] In one case the use of flexible type sidecars allow the center-line motor bicycle wheels to stay on the ground, and providing adequate handling[35]

See also

Motor bicycle related:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three Wheels Versus Two. Motorcyclist.
  2. Book: Free on Three: The Wild World of Human Powered Recumbent Tadpole Tricycles . iUniverse . Steve Greene . 2011 . 21 . 978-1462021604.
  3. Medical Innovations - Wheelchair . Science Reporter . 44 . 2007 . 397 .
  4. Book: British Motorcycle Manufacturers. Chadwick. Ian. A. Founded by James Starley and William Hillman in 1870 to make bicycles and the first patented tensioned wire-spoke wheel.... http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/britbikes/brit_a.html. 2008-08-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20080803002625/http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/britbikes/index.html. 3 August 2008 . live.
  5. 9 Dec 1899 . Motor Tricycles - The Leading Makes Described . Cycling - Motor Supplement .
  6. Web site: 1936 Indian Dispatch-Tow - Classic American Motorcycles. Greg. Williams. Motorcycle Classics. 9 March 2011 .
  7. Web site: 1907 Indian Tri-Car With Sedan Chair | S67 | EJ Cole Collection 2015. Mecum Auctions.
  8. Web site: theLambro.com . 12 April 2018.
  9. Web site: Mercedes Benz. www.3wheelers.com.
  10. Web site: A Minneapolis Tri-Car in Alaska.
  11. Web site: Elio Motors Completes First E-Series Test Vehicle; Company Takes Critical Step Toward Commercial Production. Elio. Motors. www.prnewswire.com.
  12. p https://www.eliomotors.com/what-is-p-to-e/
  13. Web site: GG Taurus BMW Powered Reverse Trike is Coming to the USA. thekneeslider.com.
  14. Web site: 2014 Trike Buyers Guide | Rider Magazine. Rider Magazine. Staff. 2 April 2014.
  15. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38960275 Can modern incarnation of C5 succeed?
  16. Web site: Kymco unveil three wheel concept. MotorcycleNews.
  17. Web site: Peugeot Metropolis 400i review. December 1, 2013. www.telegraph.co.uk.
  18. http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/piaggio/2014-piaggio-mp3-yourban-lt-300ie-ar165244.html Topspeed – 2014 Piaggio MP3 Yourban LT 300IE Review
  19. Web site: 2015 Quadro 350S three-wheel scooter review. Tony. Carter. January 20, 2015. MoreBikes.
  20. Web site: Rewaco RF-1 LT-3 Trike Review | Precious Metals. Don. Williams. December 30, 2013. Ultimate Motorcycling.
  21. Web site: Roadsmith 2012 Gold Wing Trike Review, HT1800. trikes.bikernet.com.
  22. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/scorpion-motorsports/2011-scorpion-motorsports-p6-ar109825.html Scorpion Motorsports P6
  23. Web site: Tanom Invader is a Hayabusa-powered hooligan. Dan. Carney. www.bbc.com. 11 June 2021 .
  24. Web site: With its unique tilt/steering system sorted, Terracraft's Supertrike hits the market. newatlas.com. 18 April 2016 .
  25. Web site: Tilting V-Max Trike by Tilting Motor Works. thekneeslider.com.
  26. Web site: Polaris Slingshot vs. Scorpion P6, Campagna T-Rex, Campagna V13R, Morgan 3 Wheeler.
  27. Web site: TriRod F3 Adrenaline . 2016-03-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419153758/http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bikes/trirod_f3_adrenaline.htm . 2015-04-19 . dead .
  28. Web site: Honda Powered Twisted Trike. thekneeslider.com.
  29. Web site: Gyro Technology . 3 March 2011.
  30. Web site: Vanderhall Laguna Three Wheel Roadster Built in Utah. thekneeslider.com.
  31. Web site: Part bike, part car: Velometro to take cities by storm. James Glave in. News. Energy . February 23rd 2016. February 23, 2016. National Observer.
  32. Web site: 2005 Yamaha RX1 Snowmobile Street Conversion. uncommonmotors.com.
  33. Web site: First manned flight for Flike personal tricopter. newatlas.com. 29 May 2015 .
  34. Web site: Inline-wheeled Thrustcycle SRT performs a clever balancing act. newatlas.com. 25 August 2011 .
  35. Web site: Motorcycling and Bicycling. July 7, 1919. Trade Press Publishing Corporation. Google Books.

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