Three-wheeled motorcycle as it is called. Tryk - all that is connected with it (63 photos)

Increasingly on the roads of megacities, you can see very strange vehicles called tricycles. According to its constructive features, they may be similar and bicycles, and with motorcycles, and even with cars. So what is for a new type of transport, for which area it is best suited, and whether the rights to the tricycle are needed - we are told about all this below.

What is tricycles and what they differ from the traits

The name "tricycle" is applicable to all vehicles that have only three wheels. At the same time, they include both three-wheeled bikes, which are carried out using pedals, and motorcycles with cars, the movement of which becomes possible through the use of different power engine.

Among the fans of motorcycles are constantly being disputes about what the tricycle is different from the tray. In fact, there is absolutely no difference between them, since Trike is one of the subcategories of tricycles and is a motorcycle on three wheels. It is familiar to such a vehicle also called Motoriksha - a three-wheeled motorcycle, which is used for the transport of passengers and goods in Asia countries (there is also a velaiksha - a three-wheeled bike, which is used with the same purpose as Motorik).

What advantage gives the presence of three wheels?

The main difference of a three-wheeled vehicle from a two-wheeled is its stability. It is known that to ride a bike and motorcycle, you need to be able to keep your equilibrium well, otherwise the trip on this transport will definitely be wrapped in a fall. But thanks to the third wheel, the need for this disappears - the vehicle itself constantly retains equilibrium, due to which it is very difficult to turn it even in a collision.

If we speak exclusively about three-wheeled bikes, then they also allow the pilot to occupy a semi-carrying position. Due to this, he can transmit a stronger effort to pedals, making riding more quickly and efficiently.

For many tricycles, it is also an interesting vehicle design, although for real fans of fast driving it is not the most important factor. Having understood with what tribal transport, only the question remains open, which rights are needed for driving tricycles.

What category is needed for tricycle

Those who wish to acquire new tricycle vehicles somehow think about whether the rights to the tricycle are needed. Looking at the fact that this category of vehicles includes bicycles, and cars, the answer to the question of rights cannot be unequivocal. For this reason, consider each category of tricycles separately:

Three-wheeled bikes. This category includes all three-wheeled vehicles, which are driven by the muscular power of the pilot or an electric motor, the power of which does not exceed 250 W. Accordingly, on the management of all vehicles that fall under this category, the presence of a driver's license is required.

Three-wheeled motorcycle. Such a vehicle is subject to mandatory registration in the traffic police. At the same time, from the end of 2013, a special category for three-wheeled motorcycles appeared in the rights - "B1". It is referred to as the category of "tricycles and quad bikes". Thus, if you have the rights of category "B", then you can easily transplancing on quad bikes and tricycles. If we are talking about tricycles, the engine volume of which does not reach 50 cm3, then for their control, it is necessary to have a category "M" (mopeds) or any other category.

Important! PPD refers to motorcycles all vehicles weighing no more than 400 kg and a capacity of no more than 15 kW, including tricycles. Thus, if your tricycle weighs less than 400 kg (and if it is intended for the carriage of goods, its weight can reach 550 kg), then you will need only the rights of the category "A" to manage it.

Three-wheeled cars. Here the question is very controversial, since, on the one hand, this vehicle cannot be equivalent to a three-wheeled motorcycle, but, on the other hand, it is still not a full-fledged car. In this case, we recommend that you get the rights and categories "B", and categories "B1" so that in the case of which do not have problems with law enforcement officials.

Thus, for the right to control the tricycles, it is necessary to have the rights of category "M", "B1" or "B", depending on the weight and power of the engine of such a vehicle. You can ride without rights only on a three-wheeled bike, even if it is equipped with an electric motor up to 250 W.

How and when the first tricycles appeared

The first steam tricycle was invented in 1790 and wore the name "Big Cun" (from the surname of its creator). However, at that time, such a vehicle was capable of overcome the distance only 5 km away.

Already in the twentieth century, progress stepped forward, as a result of which the Sarpoll Steam Tricycle appeared. However, the use of a steam car on urban roads did not lead to success, since already in the 30s of the twentieth century, gasoline engines began to push them rapidly.

Nevertheless, the popularity of three-wheeled transport still remained, as it was possible to afford a full-fledged car at the beginning of the twentieth century only aristocrats. This all pushed the famous Morgan designer to create a famous tricycle for one passenger under the name "Morgan Runabout" in 1906. Its feature was that 2 guide wheels were installed on the vehicle, while only one was directly under the seat of the driver.

Another surge of popularity on tricycles was observed after World War II, which was also associated with the need to produce the most simple and cheap vehicles. For this reason, large automotive plants in France, the Czech Republic and even the USSR took up the release of tricycles. In the 50s of the twentieth century, a motorcycle with a carriage was the most popular on the territory of the Union.

What tricycle can be bought today: about the variety of transport

What is tricycles, we have already figured out, it remains only to familiarize yourself with their varieties. However, it is worth it to immediately note that today the tricycles do not take such great popularity as before. Even economical Europeans prefer more compatible and comfortable cars than tricycles. Nevertheless, you can meet such transport at various exhibitions, where the main criterion of victory is not power, but the originality of the design.

Among the most popular tricycles are worth named:

This is a very original achievement of India's auto industry. The main purpose of such a car is the transportation of goods or work as a taxi. Today, such cars can be seen only in developing countries, although, given their efficiency, the feasibility of using the so-called "ants" can be found everywhere.

CARVEL ONE. This is the first tricycle with a tilting body, which had a serial issue. Featuring compactness, maneuverability and efficiency, like a motorcycle, such a vehicle gives the comfort of driving a car. There is even one passenger seat in such a tricycle that is behind the driver. If you can accelerate up to 185 km / h, Carvel One is able to consume only 6 liters of fuel for 100 km. Thanks to the original modern design, such a tricycle became a real exhibition during his first presentation in 2007. To date, only 188 CARVEL ONE tricycles were released, because of which they are considered exclusive and fairly expensive.

T-REX. Tricycles whose assembly is carried out manually. They differ in very high cost - more than 53 thousand dollars.They possess a very original sports design of the body (the body is made of fiberglass, which allows to reduce its total weight) and high engine power (197 liters). Such a tricycle in just 3.9 s can gain overclocking to 100 km / h, while its limit speed reaches 230 km / h. The salon can be adjusted to the growth of any person, while the design of the tricycle allows you to shift not only the seat, but also the pedals.

We can conclude that modern tricycles rather became element of luxury and are created as compact sports. To afford such tricycle may not all, since its cost can at times exceed the cost of an ordinary passenger car. For this reason, modern tricycles in the CIS countries are not very popular.

For some terrain, tricycles will fit

Today, tricycles preferably prefer rural residents (if it is not about expensive sporting models). Thanks to its design, they are ideal for the transport of goods and ride over rough terrain. In addition, such transport is quite convenient in management. Excellent tricycles get along in cities where they are used as an original taxi or transport for courier delivery. Especially to provide the ability to carry large-sized and heavy goods or loads, such tricycles are made with a body in the form of a trailer.

Will there be popularity of tricycles in the future

To unambiguously answer this question is very difficult, since, despite all its explicit advantages, tricycles have many drawbacks:

They are unstable while turning, especially if you compare them with the familiar four-wheeled cars.

On the loaded urban roads, the tricycle will stand in a common traffic jam and will not be able to overcome it like a motorcycle.

However, if in the future it will be possible to solve the problem with stability, then in order to economy, tricycles can still be delivered for mass production. After all, despite the fairly high cost, today this transport allows its owners to significantly save on fuel. Therefore, if on serial tricycles put the engines of low power, it can make tricycles available to all.

Let's hope that this future will come soon, because those who want to become the owner of a cheap, maneuverable and original in the appearance of the car there are quite a few. Therefore, take care of the special category of the "B1" right now.

This photo, hazardous news agencies, was made on January 20, 2009. It captures a parade dedicated to the first inauguration of Barack Obama - the 44th president of the United States. Procession, as you can see, open motorcyclists. There is nothing unusual in this - it always happens. Surprisingly Other: Ahead "Wedge" Standard Harley-Davidson with a stroller rides a strange three-wheeled motorcycle ...

It was Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (Flhtcutg - on the inner Harleev classification). Colleagues from Motorcycle USA found it after the parade, photographed and even talked to the officer who managed it. So a broad American public for the first time introduced a new product - a three-wheeled motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Even I am afraid to ask, what companies from Milwaukee cost such a presentation!

But this novelty looked like this, and not the "policeman's" execution looked. Everyone could acquire a "motorcycle from presidential escort". And it would cost at $ 29.999 at any American dealer Harley-Davidson. For exports such motorcycles were not yet supplied.

But in fact it was far from the first tricycle Harley-Davidson (I don't say about motorcycles with a carriage - this is another big topic). During the Great Depression, Milwaukee tried to develop a cheap "anti-crisis" vehicle for the needs of small businesses and various public services. The resulting model (in the photo above) was called Servi-Car. She, with minimal changes, was produced from the 1932th and in 1973. Long-liver!
But the largest popularity of SERVI-CAR acquired after World War II. In America, then only a biker movement and three-wheeled harenies were happy to use not only small shopkeepers, but also the surfacing veterans and disabled people who returned from the war. Those who for any reason could not ride the "normal" motorcycles, but still wanted to join the popularity of Biker Tusovka.
By the way, in America and now the tractors are often used by the elderly bikers, who are already difficult to manage with two-wheeled techniques. Remember at least Pinni Pinni Winston (Father Red and one of the founders of the Motoclub) from the Sons of Anarchy series.

Following the bikers of TRIKS adapted for their specific needs and in the police. In the photo at the top - journal advertisement Harley-Davidson Servi-Car, dated 1959. You see a policeman on it.
In 1973, due to the fallen demand for a morally outdated model, SERVI-CAR was finally removed from production. And in 2009, the legend decided to revive. But already at a qualitatively new level.

And in this form, the new Harley-Davidson Tri Gide became officially supplied to us. He appeared from dealers last year.
Interesting, in my opinion, Fact: The first trains of the new generation did not produce Harley-Davidson himself, and an third party company - Lehman Trikes from South Dakota. So until 2012, when for a number of reasons, the agreement between Harley-Davidson and Lehman Trikes stopped, and the production of three-wheekers was transferred to the Kharleevsky plant in Pennsylvania. There they continue to be done there now.

The "European" version of Tri Gide comes to Russia. From American, it is different primarily by lighting. European rules did not allow to certify the vehicle with three headlights of head light in a row. Therefore, for Europe, the central headlight was closed with a chrome-plated plug.
Yes, I almost forgot to say: this photo and pictures are made on Anya Boyko - Merper, beautiful, wonderful photographer and my wife of my good friend!

And now let's talk about how the Harleevsky Tryk is arranged. All his front part is borrowed from the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic heavy touring motorcycle. Front wheel, suspension, wing, brakes - here exactly the same.

No dashboard is different.

All controls here are completely motorcycle.

Well, except that, with the exception of the parking brake - the handbrake, or rather - the "scaber". He is under the left footrest and personally I immediately did not notice it. It is good that he was not tightened.

Driver and passenger seats - also from a motorcycle. By the way, both of them are very comfortable. So much that on the go sometimes you have to fight with a dream!

All differences from behind. Instead of an ordinary motorcycle wheel and a pair of hard curiors on Trike, a rigid continuous bridge with two purely automotive wheels is placed. The whole design is led by shock absorbers from a standard motorcycle and can not be done constructively in turning. All three wheels are always in the same plane - perpendicular to the road. That's the main problem lies in this ... But about her further.

The 103rd motor here is also from Electra Glide. Its working volume is 1.690 cm3 (103 inches - because it is 103rd). Power traditionally for Americans is not reported, but according to different estimates it is approximately 80-90 hp. Not so much on paper, but in fact, thanks to a huge torque, this is more than enough!

And one more important moment: an air-cooled engine was installed on the Early Models of Tri Glide. But when the two-wheeled motorcycles of the Electra Glide family moved to the TWIN-COOLED motors with air-liquid cooling, the engine was changed and on a trace. In order not to spoil the classic appearance, its radiators are hidden under the fairings attached to the arcs. They are clearly seen in this photo.
And even on this picture, the damper of the steering wheel is clearly visible, which is installed on all modifications of the trades as standard equipment. He is needed here. Now I will explain why.

Harley-Davidson Tri Glide's running qualities are very specific. This is me (in the photo of my own person) I approve with the knowledge of the case. Such an apparatus will probably enjoy the motorists who never traveled on two wheels earlier, and greatly puzzling any little-faded motorcyclist. The problem is that the design of the rear axle does not allow tract to lean, as it does any "normal" motorcycle when entering turning. And this significantly reduces stability on the blesses, makes it difficult to reset the speed in advance and very carefully, turn the steering wheel to a small angle (they don't do it on the motorcycle!). Then, actually, you need a damper.

That's what is happening if you go through speed in the turn (the picture is found on the Internet and I do not know who it is so "decomposed"). Personally, it seems to me that a two-wheeled motorcycle is easier to manage and stable! However, this is a matter of taste.

And in general, if you have desire, you can independently turn almost any motorcycle into Trike. To do this, it is enough to purchase a specialized whale (set) and install it instead of rear wheels. On eBay, such a "designer" can be purchased for $ 3000-5000 depending on the manufacturer's company. For example, the one is in the photo makes Frankenstein Trikes. I think that it is no better and no worse than any of others, and I bring it here only for the sake of the example (it's just the first thing that came to me in the search engine).

You can even make a V-ROD (VRSC - according to the Harleev classification) at the Thai (VRSC - on the Kharleevskaya classification) - these are never a difference commercial transport and a wheelchair! But, nevertheless, conversion whales make it too.

Here is such a cuttlefish. Very powerful, fast and, suspect, very terrible in management.

And at the company Harley-Davidson, since this year, another three-wheeled motorcycle appeared in the model range. This is the so-called Freewheeler (FLRT), built no longer on the basis of the touring electra glide, and on the basis of the classic "softela" - a motorcycle FLS family. Such Trike is somewhat simpler according to the design and equipment, but it looks (again, in my opinion) more authentic. Closer to roots, or ...

The cargo motorcycle is a three-wheeled vehicle intended for operation as a small mass transporter. These units require registration in the traffic police and the availability of the driver's license of the corresponding category. Next, consider the characteristics and features of the most popular tricycles.

general information

Three-wheeled cargo motorcycle is not a special novelty in the field of transport. Since Soviet times, similar samples are known ("ant", "Dnipro", MT with a carriage). However, modern modifications of domestic brands and foreign analogues made a huge leap forward. First of all, it concerns the power unit, functionality and additional equipment.

A low technique can be equipped with a on-board or dump truck, have a reinforced suspension on springs or equipped with automotive tires. Developed variations with the cab. The power of the power unit varies within 11-18 horsepower, and the fuel consumption is about 3-5 liters per hundred kilometers.

Cargo motorcycle "Ural"

The Tricotley "Ural Hercules" is a modification of a heavy motorcycle designed for the transportation of various goods. The technique perfectly showed itself on any road surface. At the same time, the unit can carry goods up to five hundred kilograms. Features of the design allow it to be used on construction sites, warehouses, trading bases and agriculture. Removing boards allow you to transport oversized materials. To control the vehicle, the rights "C" category are not required.

The domestic cargo motorcycle has the following technical parameters:

• length / width / height - 2.53 / 0.85 / 1.3 meters;
• fuel tank capacity - nineteen liters;
• the limit threshold is 70 km / h;
• power unit with a pair of cylinders - 745 cubic meters. cm, 40 horse forces;
• startup system - mechanical and electric starter;
• the gearbox is a four-stage block with reverse and;
• brakes - front disk, rear - hydraulic drum type;
• suspension knot - Telescopic design in front and spring option behind.

In addition, the unit has a microprocessor ignition system and a cardan main transmission.

Truck motorcycles "Lifan": description

Petersburg company offered consumers Tricycle of a cargo type called "Lifan". The vehicle is an analogue of the Chinese version of the LF-200 ZH3. The technique is intended for the carriage of small cargo weighing up to 275 kilograms. The cargo motorcycle is equipped with a four-stroke gasoline engine with a working volume of 200 cubic centimeters and a power of seventeen "horses". The multi-disc clutch node is placed in an oil bath. Starting the power plant is carried out by a kickstarter or electrical ignition.

The tipping body of the vehicle is made according to the principle of dump truck, which speeds up the unloading of bulk materials. The modification under consideration is characterized by economy, practicality and low weight. Due to the presence of folding sides and compact dimensions, Lifan is great for exploitation in the agricultural sphere. Safety provides brake node of drum type, and the tank capacity is enough to overcome 170 kilometers without refueling.

Characteristics

Tricycle "Lifan" has the following technical plan parameters:

• power unit - single-cylinder four-stroke motor (volume - 197 cubic meters. cm, air cooling);
• gearbox - five-speed mechanical transmission;
• clutch node - multi-disc element;
• the volume of the fuel tank is 11 liters;
• weight - 305 kilograms;
• length / width / height - 3.2 / 1.25 / 1.4 meters;
• fuel consumption 100 km - 6.5 liters.
• body - dump truck with folding sides.

Cargo motorcycle (tricycle) Lifan has a number of advantages. These include free access to the engine, several color decorations, affordable price and simplicity in service.

Tricycle Spark.

Consider some more freight motorcycles from different brands. Let's start a brief overview from the SPARK model. The modern tricycle with the body SP125TR-2 is very popular, thanks to the possibility of using in the agricultural sphere to move small cargo. The aggregate with folding sides and the dump truck is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder gasoline engine with liquid cooling. It has the power of twelve horse forces at 7000 turns per minute and the working volume of 125 centimeters of cubic.

Characteristics:

1. The mass of the device is 280 kilograms at maximum carrying capacity of 0.5 tons.
2. Length / Width / Height - 3.26 / 1.23/1 1.27 meters.
3. Transmission - cardan type.
4. Brakes - drum mechanism.

The features of the vehicle include the presence of sides, folded from three sides.

Foton FT-110 ZY

This brand is widely represented in the domestic market. The tricycle under consideration has the original design, has an affordable price and good characteristics.

• power unit - motor capacity of 110 cubic centimeters and a capacity of 8 horse forces;
• fuel consumption - about three liters per hundred kilometers;
• load capacity - up to 200 kg;
• limit speed - fifty kilometers per hour;
• the gearbox is a four-stage unit with reversed and reverse.

The Foton line also has more powerful versions that differ in engines, transmissions and lifting capacity.

New "ant"

The reanimized model of the famous Soviet tricycle is made by Soul. A copy of the legendary "ant" has the following features:

• the engine is a four-stroke motor;
• volume - two hundred cubic centimeters;
• power - 16.5 horse forces;
• the five-speed velocity box is equipped with rear transmission;
• there is a lightweight drive shaft;
• suspension - double spring system;
• the body of increased size;
• improved optics;
• reinforced front plug.

In addition, cargo three-wheeled Muraney Soul Motorcycles are equipped with a self-focusing board, can transport to seven hundred kilograms of cargo, easy to maintain and repair.

On the roads, you can very often see the most diverse motorcycles that allow you to move on two wheels, which can not do cars. This type of transport has been for quite a long time and very firmly entered the daily life of people, so the next model on the road will not become a surprise. Bikers carry out their own gatherings and full-fledged motorcycle rings, even race on the motorcycles. But it all concerns only two-wheeled models. And what can I say about the three-wheeled motorcycles? Are they popular? Is it possible to meet something similar on the street?

What it is?

Many people will not be able to answer not only to the question of the popularity of this vehicle, they are, quite possible, do not even know what the three-wheeled motorcycles are a real shock for them. However, the modern world is an unusual place, so you should not be surprised if you meet a motorcycle on three wheels instead of two. Actually, this is his main difference from the ordinary motorcycle - it has another wheel. However, you should pay attention that tricycle motorcycles are far from the most popular name - you can even say, it is a little incorrect, although all the same permissible. In fact, such vehicles are called tricycles, which is quite logical and sounds much better. But the younger generation that loves borrow foreign words, much more often uses Trike to denote such a vehicle.

Prevalence

Three-wheeled motorcycles today are an extremely common type of transport only in some countries. For example, in the United States of America, it is already unlikely to surprise someone, appearing on the road on the tricycle. Also, of course, the trains are a popular vehicle in Japan, which always goes ahead of the rest of the world for new technologies. Moreover, the Scandinavian countries also gradually begin to use tricycles on an ongoing basis as a standard tool for movement. In Russia, at the moment there are not so many traits, but you can easily get one of them - they are simply used mainly for entertainment, extreme trips and so on. While the widespread distribution of the tricycle as a standard vehicle is foreseen, and in the near future a three-wheeled motorcycle will be a rare guest on Russian roads.

Two driving wheels

It's time to deal with how a three-wheeled motorcycle may be. In fact, options are not so much, however, the most common transport with two posterior leading wheels and one driven front. This is an excellent design that allows you to seek both high speed and excellent stability. Such models can often be found both on the roads in a standard movement in countries where this type of transport is distributed and in other places as an entertainment transport. However, before you go buy or rent a three-wheeled motorcycle, you need to look for a photo. The fact is that two wheels are far from always leading.

One drive wheel

This type of tricycle looks a little more strange. The fact is that, unlike the previous one, this trach has one drive wheel, located behind - and in front there are two wheels. This is not the most convenient design, but it looks really impressive, so it is acquired in order to impress people on the street.

Children's and other tricycles

However, some attention should be paid to other tricycles that may interest you. For example, there is a tricycle motorcycle for sale everywhere, which is a managed miniature machine on three wheels. It serves as an ideal entertainment for both children and their parents. However, if you wish, you can pay attention not only to motorcycles on three wheels, but also on tricycles, which are essentially three-wheeled bikes. It is also extremely interesting designs that you might like. Again, they may have a different location of the wheels - two wheels behind, and one ahead, or vice versa. Very often in such tricycles, the driver takes the position of midsets to conveniently rotate the pedals and watch the road, as well as the most use of the convenience of this vehicle. Actually, you will have a big choice, no matter what a tricycle motorcycle you will decide to choose yourself, and also if you refuse exhaust and gasoline and choose a three-wheeled bike. It remains to hope that this fashion will also come to Russia so that you can see unusual vehicles on the roads of the country.

Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra

Engine:

Power:

Dry mass:

Saddle height:

t 2 430 000 rubles.

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This is a real chrome royal throne, with the protection of the fireproof by the forefront and the dimensions of another small polybuga. It looks tri-glide more than richly and impressively, however, it does not leave you a chance of urban traffic jams. You will have to stand together with all with a significant view, as if you are pleased to swallow the exhausts of the surrounding cars, and only the fact that the camera smartphones are turned on with you.

Undoubted pluses

Under the conditions of urban traffic, alleys and narrow Parking Tri-Glide turns into a tormentor. Togo and look, they will forget and hook someone with the feed, or even turn over in a sharp turn - no multi-dimensional suspension and other amenities are provided in the trak, so it turns reluctantly and scary. However, on the rustic highway, there are no equal on the rustic highway: a fearful 1.7-liter engine is perfectly pulling the chariot, clingly clinging for the asphalt with three points of support, and the stability and stability of the device allows you to fall apart in a comfortable leather saddle as it swings. At the same time, the passenger is not even taken to take a nap.

CAN-AM Spyder RS-S

Engine:

V-shaped, ROTAX

Power:

Dry mass:

Saddle height:

from 999,000 rubles.

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"Damn, what was it?" - It exhales the affected man in the street, when a terrible squat creature sweeps past him, as if appeared from a fantastic blockbuster. Muscular and fried, this unit is the embodiment of rapidness and drive. True, in traffic jams on it, they are also not particularly walking, but in more or less free traffic, Spyder allows you to hooligate more than any hot hatch. Fortunately, motorists seeing tricycle in the mirror, readily take aside to see the wonder-car.

Undoubted pluses

It is important to torn in the middle row, bathing in the admiring eyes of others, it is unlikely that the tricycle provokes if not on an annealing, then, in any case, on a vigorous ride style. The combination of weight and a rotor motor makes it possible to turn the device into a natural rocket, and the semi-automatic gearbox and adhesion can not be distracted from maneuvers once again. And they, believe me, lightning room - in terms of controllability and turning for Spyder, do not get angry with any motorcycle and the more Traki: so rapidly change the direction of movement is capable of, perhaps, only a real spider.

No matter how significant, respectable and in my own remarkable apparatus, neither Tri-Glide, the prize of our sympathies receives CAN-AM Spyder - for doring, energy and safety with which we are famous in the next steep turn.