Lehman Trikes, a company that has been making very high quality trikes using motorcycles from many different manufacturers, has scored a big one. Evidently their workmanship impressed Harley Davidson to the point where the two companies have entered into an agreement to sell the trikes directly through the HD dealer network with the Harley Davidson brand name, making the … [Read more...]
Brudeli 625L Tilting 3 Wheeler
Since the debut of the Piaggio MP3, tilting three wheelers are coming from everywhere these days and here's one that looks pretty nice. It's the Brudeli 625L from Brudeli Tech in Norway. Geir Brudeli got his degree in mechanical engineering and product development and began working on transmission and gearbox solutions for small cars. Always interested in motorcycles, he … [Read more...]
Piaggio 3 Wheel Scooter With 400cc
No sooner is the Piaggio MP3 3 wheeled scooter introduced and there is already talk of a 400cc version coming this winter. According to Piaggio's marketing director in France, that's coming along with a Gilera branded 3 wheeled scooter, too. The scooter world seems to be coming out with all sorts of developments, perhaps in response to the number of people thinking about … [Read more...]
Yamaha Vmax Powered 3 Wheeler
We've covered a lot of motorcycle powered cars on The Kneeslider but here's one I've missed made by the Malone Car Company. These 3 wheelers are powered by a variety of motorcycle engines and this listing on ebay caught my eye. It's called the Malone Skunk Max powered by a Yamaha Vmax. The Malone Car company is a small firm located in England started in 1997 by Jon Malone. … [Read more...]
Piaggio MP3 Scooter- part 2
Last week we covered the introduction of the new Piaggio MP3, dual front wheel scooter. After a little while to think about it and after watching the videos Piaggio has up on their website, this scooter looks like it may be the beginning of something. Two front wheels, as engineered by Piaggio, don't look as complex as you might imagine them to be given their ability to lean … [Read more...]
Volkswagen GX3 Cancelled?
The Volkswagen GX3, the 3 wheeled concept that looked ready to go into production for sale in the U.S., looks like it has run into an obstacle it couldn't avoid, ... lawyers. According to Autoweek, VW saw the potential for huge liability lawsuits and, though the decision hasn't been made yet, indications are the GX3 won't survive. So, we have a 3 wheeled fuel efficient and … [Read more...]