[bluemoco]

This just came across my desk:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/rsslink...neral_acf/spy-photos-bombardier-three-wheeler

Built by BRP and branded a Can-Am, it features the same 130hp v-twin that powers the Aprilia RSV-R !!


What's the over/under on this thing actually being sold? From the tone of the article, BRP intends to launch this thing in San Diego in early '07 !

 

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

It's like a SeaDoo for the street!

 

[DeadMR2]

neat...
but i'd rather ride a motorcycle

 

[Aguacate]

That might be cool for older people or for people who can't ride on 2 wheels due to injury or disability or whatever.. At least its got the wheels configured in the right positions.

What do you think was possessing the first person to think that 1 front/2 rear was a good idea?

 

[DeadMR2]

That might be cool for older people or for people who can't ride on 2 wheels due to injury or disability or whatever.. At least its got the wheels configured in the right positions.

What do you think was possessing the first person to think that 1 front/2 rear was a good idea?

probably more of an 'easier to do' situation

 

[frankgrimes68]

is that guy wearing a weight belt?

 

[bluemoco]

is that guy wearing a weight belt?

Sure looks that way. :-\

Maybe it's a way to get some real-world handling feel when loaded down with people + cargo? ???

Personally, I feel that this thing is a close relative to a Ski-Doo sled. The chassis layout and the CVT driveline both scream "roadgoing snowmobile".

 

[yuu]

is that guy wearing a weight belt?

Looks like that to me too. perhaps it's an amphibian.. and they riding to a dive site... yeah

 

[xswimordiex]

so the drawbacks of driving a car and riding a motorcycle all rolled into one! i'd like to see that split lanes ;D

 

[erkishhorde]

Do the front wheels tilt to allow better turning capabilities like that 3 wheeled scooter? I forgot the name of the scooter but there was thread about it in NMC I think.

 

[bluemoco]

Do the front wheels tilt to allow better turning capabilities like that 3 wheeled scooter? I forgot the name of the scooter but there was thread about it in NMC I think.

You're thinkin' of the Piaggio MP3.

I don't think that the Can-Am's wheels "tilt" like the Piaggio. I think this Can-Am trike will be more like a 3-wheeled version of that BMW-powered GG Teknik street quad.

 

[Guest]

don't ask me why, I have always thought these were really cool:

http://www.go-t-rex.com/

 

[Blackice]

Do the front wheels tilt to allow better turning capabilities like that 3 wheeled scooter? I forgot the name of the scooter but there was thread about it in NMC I think.

The tires don't really look like motorcycle tires to me, so I don't think the wheels tilt.