Wheels Of Grace Magazine

WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 15 Issue 6 | 15 If you're new to motorcycle riding, a trike may just be the perfect beginner model. These models provide a ton of stability and are great for riding long distances or making short stops around town. While they are quite bulky, trikes are often considered one of the safest models on the market and are typically easier to turn and maneuver than your standard two-wheel model. B E G I N N E R R I D E R S While trikes are great commuter vehicles, they were originally designed for long-distance travel. As a result, they come with a number of features that are perfect for long rides, including increased storage space, large gas tanks, and extremely comfortable seating for both you and a passenger. T R A V E L E N T H U S I A S T S If you're more of a casual motorcycle rider, you may prefer the relaxed riding position a trike provides. No need to lean forward or side to side as you ride or exert a ton of energy. You can simply sit back and relax in the model's comfortable seat and enjoy the scenery rushing by. C A S U A L R I D E R S A trike is a type of motorcycle built on a chassis with three wheels. The standard trike has one wheel in front and two in the back. A reverse trike has two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back. Trikes started as aftermarket customizations of standard motorcycles. Many new models blur the line between motorcycle and car. W H A T I S A T R I K E M O T O R C YC L E ? The most obvious difference between a trike and a traditional motorcycle is the number of wheels. A trike has three wheels, while a traditional motorcycle has two wheels. The three wheels of a trike give it greater stability on the road than a two-wheel motorcycle, but a trike is often slower in speed and unable to maneuver in tight spaces as easily as a traditional motorcycle. T R I K E V S . M O T O R C YC L E Trikes are more than cool-looking types of motorcycles. With both standard and customized options, trikes are becoming increasingly popular amongst the most diehard Harley fans for the following reasons. R E A S O N S YO U M A Y W A N T A T R I K E You will have to do your research on this one as every state varies. In California for example, according to chp.ca.gov two-wheeled motorcycles require an M-1 endorsement. Three-wheeled motorcycles or motorcycles with an attached sidecar require only a Class C driver license per CVC 12804.9. D O I N E E D A N " M " E N D O R S E M E N T O N M Y D R I V E R ' S L I C E N S E T O R I D E A T R I K E ?

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