Hey folks...noob here. I've had a couple of two-wheelers in the past (no motorcycle at the moment). I've always found trikes appealing (except the price tag!), but have yet to ride one and see if I like it. I think I would like it quite a lot actually...I believe I'd be able to enjoy the ride more without concentration so much on the mechanics of riding.
I really like the look of chopper-style trikes with a lot of rake and the forks way out front. I really only need seating for one passenger, not 2 or 3 (unless, one is going to sit behind me, and another in front of me facing backwards with her legs around me. )
Anyway, the question I have is around "which type of trike?". Trikes seem to fall into two categories:
1) Mid-engine (like a normal 2-wheeler) like the Harley-Davidson TriGlide, converted Honda Goldwings, etc. You sit essentially on top/slightly behind the engine, and are seated a little higher and more upright. These usually seem to have motorcycle-style controls.
2) Rear-engine (more like a dune buggy with only three wheels) like VW-based Trikes, the Rewaco Trikes, etc. You typically sit lower and in front of the engine, typically a little more leaned back. These usually seem to have automobile-style controls, although some do have a twist throttle on the right handgrip.
Are there any consistent differences in how these two types tend to ride and handle? Difference in comfort level (sitting higher vs. sitting lower)? Is one type more stable than the other? Any other big differences that I don't know enough to even ask about?
I'm interested in any of your thoughts, so please post away!
Thanks,
Gruuve
I really like the look of chopper-style trikes with a lot of rake and the forks way out front. I really only need seating for one passenger, not 2 or 3 (unless, one is going to sit behind me, and another in front of me facing backwards with her legs around me. )
Anyway, the question I have is around "which type of trike?". Trikes seem to fall into two categories:
1) Mid-engine (like a normal 2-wheeler) like the Harley-Davidson TriGlide, converted Honda Goldwings, etc. You sit essentially on top/slightly behind the engine, and are seated a little higher and more upright. These usually seem to have motorcycle-style controls.
2) Rear-engine (more like a dune buggy with only three wheels) like VW-based Trikes, the Rewaco Trikes, etc. You typically sit lower and in front of the engine, typically a little more leaned back. These usually seem to have automobile-style controls, although some do have a twist throttle on the right handgrip.
Are there any consistent differences in how these two types tend to ride and handle? Difference in comfort level (sitting higher vs. sitting lower)? Is one type more stable than the other? Any other big differences that I don't know enough to even ask about?
I'm interested in any of your thoughts, so please post away!
Thanks,
Gruuve