Inline Three-Wheeled Motorcycle Concept Twists the Trike Paradigm
October 17, 2009 by jesrod
Filed under Concept Bikes, Inline Three-Wheeled Motorcycle Concept Twists the Trike Paradigm
Motorcycles are inherently unstable, and more sure-footed three wheel setups like Piaggio’s MP3 and BRP’s Can-Am Spyder have expanded on the traditional trike layout… but why not arrange three wheels inline?
Parisian designer Julien Rondino has done exactly that, and his A.3.W. Motiv concept incorporates 50% more road contact via a front wheel with mechanical hub steering, a center wheel that drives power to the road, and a rear wheel that passively assists steering by using a hydraulic damper. According to Motorcycle News, power would come from a reversed KTM Super Duke 990 engine, and each wheel features an independent swingarm and suspension setup.
This three-wheeled concept may never see the light of day, but it sure offers a compelling way to offer more traction without losing the thrill of leaning into turns. See more photos of this unique creation below.
Inline Three-Wheeled Motorcycle Concept Twists the Trike Paradigm
