Trike motorcycles are three wheeled motorcycles. These motorcycles are more stable than their 2 wheeled counterparts. Used trikes represent a good value for a trike lover.
Regular trikes have two wheels in the back and “reverse trikes” have two wheels in the front.
Other names for reverse trikes:
- 2F1R trike
- Tadpole style trike
- Backwards trike
- Y-Factor trike
- Y-Design trike
- Y-Configuration trike
- T2F - Trike 2 Front Wheels
- Cycle Car
- Cabin Scooter
- Scooter trike
- Tricar
Most trikes have gas engines like a motorcycle, but there are all electric, plug in trikes available as well. Some are front wheel drive and some are rear wheel drive depending on which wheel is attached to the engine. Some trikes are built for performance and speed, some for practicality and some are just almost pure show. Engine sizes are typically V8 or V6. The more Vs the more powerful and quick start you can get.
There are various brands and models of trikes made:
- Boss Hoss Trikes
- Can-Am Trikes
- Harley-Davidson Trikes
- Dyna / FXR
- Other
- Softail
- Sportster
- Touring
- VRSC
- Honda Trikes
- Gold Wing
- Other
- Shadow
- Valkyrie
- VTX
- Suzuki Trikes
- Boulevard
- Intruder
- Other
- VW Trikes
- Yamaha Trikes
- Other
- Road Star
Trikes can also be made from an existing two wheeled motorcycle using a trike conversion kit. Custom trikes have custom painting or other custom features added to them.
Custom parts that can be added to a trike motorcycle include:
- trike rear axles
- trike rollers
- bike rollers
- drop seat frames
- custom wheels
- drop seat frames
- rear fenders
- large bullet
- carrying rack
- springers
- custom engine
- rollers
- oil bag
- brakes
- air ride
- wide or narrow tires
- disabled riders features
- And even flame throwers!
Check with your state to see if you need special training to get a license to ride a trike. In
Check out and buy a cool, used trike for sale now!
Sources:
Reversetrike.com
dol.wa.gov
trikeenvy.com