not for everybody but cool cycle none the less
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Mystic
We're all born mad
While "two-front-wheeled" (motor) bikes are not uncommon in The EU (especially around Germany, they sit much lower (w/ a more "flat" orientation) to the ground than this Yamaha, thus having more the appearance of "cart" than a (traditionally-oriented) motorcycle. Anything configured along the lines of this "Niken" model I have not seen (yet) @ The EU.
I've seen 3 wheel scooters running around the local college campus - (Piaggi - https://www.piaggio.com/us_EN/)
But all of those 2-wheels-up-front trikes look weird in full lean mode ...
certainly the geometry is better than the tippy design of the 2 wheels-in-back Harley Servi-car trike (and all its clones)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_Servi-Car
I think I'd prefer an 850cc 12 valve triple in 2 wheel mode! and hopefully well under 580lbs wet in 2 wheel form!
But all of those 2-wheels-up-front trikes look weird in full lean mode ...
certainly the geometry is better than the tippy design of the 2 wheels-in-back Harley Servi-car trike (and all its clones)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_Servi-Car
I think I'd prefer an 850cc 12 valve triple in 2 wheel mode! and hopefully well under 580lbs wet in 2 wheel form!
45rpmspinner
Super Member
Honestly, if you feel the need to ride a tricycle, perhaps you should just stick to cars.
El Pee
Super Member
I would think it is front-heavy and hard to steer...
I'm ok with it though, I like that someone is trying new things in the marketplace. I don't have, nor do I want a motorcycle and I won't be getting one of those either... I just like that the 'spirit of innovation' is still out there.
I'm ok with it though, I like that someone is trying new things in the marketplace. I don't have, nor do I want a motorcycle and I won't be getting one of those either... I just like that the 'spirit of innovation' is still out there.
45rpmspinner
Super Member
I was thinking the same thing.
May not apply in this case......but there is such a thing as "reciprocating mass" which tends to "fight" efforts to lean into a corner.
Trike stability, rides like a motorcycle, we've been looking at these but not for me.
Another entry here.
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/ryke...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMrX2eTW3t0CFVRqwQodFRAMFQ
Another entry here.
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/ryke...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMrX2eTW3t0CFVRqwQodFRAMFQ
Beatnik
What's this ?
Put this thing under the heading "Just because you can make something, doesn't mean you should...".
I see plenty of the "reverse trikes" like the Spyder, and at least I can understand why. More stable and maybe easier to ride than a trike.
The Vanderhalls even look a little interesting in a 1960's Formula 1 sort of way.
The Slingshot, not my cup of tea. Might as well get a Miata/Z3/Z4/S2000 and be done with it.
If I were to ever get another bike, it should be red, old, and Italian, or maybe black, old and German, or even green, old, and Japanese.
I see plenty of the "reverse trikes" like the Spyder, and at least I can understand why. More stable and maybe easier to ride than a trike.
The Vanderhalls even look a little interesting in a 1960's Formula 1 sort of way.
The Slingshot, not my cup of tea. Might as well get a Miata/Z3/Z4/S2000 and be done with it.
If I were to ever get another bike, it should be red, old, and Italian, or maybe black, old and German, or even green, old, and Japanese.
The longer wheelbase helps a lot, but still not ideal.
Probably have a better chance getting the Yammy or Can Am serviced locally.Given a choice, I think I'd prefer the Piaggio ...
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