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SV650S_DUB 07-02-07 09:57 AM

Bombadier produces 106 HP v-twin, oh yeah it's a trike . . .
 
Ah those other North Americans the Canadians have decided it's time resurrect the Morgan three wheeler. So for this generations take on the Morgan there's a thumping big v-twin mounted onto a reverse trike platform, throw some Transfomers meets jet-ski style bodywork on the device and hey presto instant road attack.

Article from the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/au...in&oref=slogin

Manufacturer site:
http://www.opentheroad.com/

wyrdness 07-02-07 10:04 AM

It looks very cool. However, it manages to combine all of the disadvantages of a car with all of the disadvantages of a bike.

Demonz 07-02-07 10:07 AM

You thinking of upgrading from the one in your Avatar SV650S_DUB :wink: sorry couldnt resist.

I like the idea - if Peugot and others continue along the lines of its 3 wheel moped with the leaning when you turn - for a sport bike - I think there would be alot of growth in this market for sure.

Out of interest I heard on the grapevine that Bombadier were looking at developing a proper road bike as well and utilising a new Rotax twin.

Stig 07-02-07 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyrdness
It looks very cool. However, it manages to combine all of the disadvantages of a car with all of the disadvantages of a bike.

So true, so true.

thor 07-02-07 12:00 PM

Re: Bombadier produces 106 HP v-twin, oh yeah it's a trike .
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SV650S_DUB
Ah those other North Americans the Canadians have decided it's time resurrect the Morgan three wheeler. So for this generations take on the Morgan there's a thumping big v-twin mounted onto a reverse trike platform, throw some Transfomers meets jet-ski style bodywork on the device and hey presto instant road attack.

Article from the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/au...in&oref=slogin

Manufacturer site:
http://www.opentheroad.com/

That NYT article was a pile of crap. He needed to be told how to use a clutch and gears FFS.

SoulKiss 07-02-07 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyrdness
It looks very cool. However, it manages to combine all of the disadvantages of a car with all of the disadvantages of a bike.

Boring - everytime someone says the word "trike" this old gem is rolled out......

How about out on the open road on a sunny day?

How about if you are unable to ride a 2 wheeler due to disablity?

wyrdness 07-02-07 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss
How about out on the open road on a sunny day??

Your chances of finding both a clear road and a sunny day in Britain are pretty low. What would you do with it on the other 360 days of the year?

M1TCH 08-02-07 09:40 AM

looks cool

RandyO 09-02-07 09:04 PM

I like the Campagnia T-Rex (another Canadian company ) a lot more, their cornering capability is comparable to a Formula 1 race car
http://www.go-t-rex.com/
http://www.go-t-rex.com/images/T-rex2.jpg


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