Priced at £4,201, this could be the most cost-effective way to get started with a 3-wheel scooter. The narrow front end and closer front-wheel spacing mean this one won't be classified as a trike but because it is a 125cc machine, it still only requires an A1 licence. I would expect a Euro 5 update on the way soon, but we will have to stay tuned for that one. The Tricity 125 is currently using Yamaha's Blue Core Euro 4 engine, offering great 125cc performance and an excellent 94mpg fuel consumption. It means that things like upright locking systems are not required because you can simply put your foot down at standstill, without having to balance a bulky machine. The Tricity 125 has extremely lightweight compared to the other scooters on this list, weighing just 164kg with a full tank of petrol. Each wheel has independent suspension allowing the Tricity to lean and handle just like a traditional scooter and the narrower shape will cut through traffic with ease. Unlike most other 3-wheel scooters, the front wheels are set up with closer spacing for a more agile and streamlined design. Yamaha's Tricity 125 is designed from the ground up to be an urban commuter. ![]() ![]() Rear: Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions – Nominal axial stroke: 122mm Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system Engineįront: Articulated quadrilateral - Nominal axial stroke: 95mm. This is one of the easiest ways to get into three-wheel scooters, although I would still highly recommend at least doing a quick CBT course to get used to scooter riding. The regular price for a brand new MP3 Sport 300 is £7,250 but Piaggio is currently running a trade-in promotion that can reduce it down to £6,850. A locking mechanism keeps the scooter upright when you come to a standstill and there is even a hand brake too. Piaggio's multimedia platform (Piaggio MIA) comes as standard with the MP3 Sport and can connect to your smartphone to provide a range of handy functions, including reports on the general state of your scooter, as well as maps and details of your recent trips.Īnother thing to note is that the MP3 Sport 300 is classified as a trike and can therefore be ridden with a standard car driver's licence! It handles much like a twist-and-go scooter, with its quadrilateral suspension allowing you to lean like a regular bike but with the increased traction and stability of 3-wheels. It means the MP3 300 Sport now has improved power while actually being more economical when it comes to fuel consumption! The most noticeable upgrade is the Euro 5 compliant 300cc HPE (High-Performance Engine) with electronic fuel injection. The firm is planning to launch the vehicle on February 7 at an airfield in San Diego, and it will be sold in mainland Europe and the United States, with deliveries starting in the first half of 2007.The Piaggio MP3 started this entire trend back in 2006 and this model is the latest entry-level version, with a number of improvements that make it better than ever. The vehicle could be marketed under the Can-Am brand, which, again, is owned by Bombardier. The front and rear brakes are operated individually, as on a motocycle. Bosch has developed an ABS brake system for the vehicle, and an electronic stability system. It is the same engine as used in the Aprilia RSV-R superbike, so should make around 130 bhp.Īccording to the firm's original plans, the bike should have a CVT gearbox, but the spy pictures appear to show a conventional foot-operated gearchange. The engine is a 1000cc, 60-degree water-cooled V-twin, designed and built by Rotax, which is owned by Bombardier. Another advantage is that in many countries a normal car driving licence will allow you to ride this, without the need for a motorcycle licence. ![]() This new Threewheeler is designed to offer a similar experience to riding a motorcycle, but with the added stability of three wheels. The big Canadian company, with more than 6000 employees and a lot of money, does also own Rotax, which makes motorcycle engines for Aprilia and BMW. Bombardier is known for producing snowmobiles, small business planes and railway cars. Sensational shots of a type of vehicle the world has never seen before! The threewheeler pictured here is a prototype developed by Bombardier Recreational Products in Canada.
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