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Tilting Motor Works – 2014 Harley-Davidson Road King

In 3 Wheels, America by Chris Cope8 Comments

Post Listing Update: This tilting Harley did not meet reserve with 27 bids up to $3,150 on eBay. There’s nothing particularly special about a 2014 Harley-Davidson Road King. Consistently one of the brand’s most popular models for more than 30 years, they’re enjoyable machines… but that in and of itself usually isn’t enough to merit attention on Bike-urious.

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1966 BMW R50/2 with Steib Sidecar

In 3 Wheels, Germany, Reviews by Chris Cope4 Comments

I’ll admit it was the sidecar that really caught my eye, particularly the gorgeous red upholstery. There’s something very Dita von Teese about it. But, unquestionably, the motorcycle ─ completely rebuilt by the previous owner, according to the seller ─ is a thing of beauty, too. Collectively, this is one of the prettiest rigs I’ve found since I started writing …

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2018 Panther ScootCoupe P50

In 3 Wheels, Less than 5k by Chris Cope3 Comments

How is it that I have been writing about motorcycles for so many years and had never come across a ScootCoupe?! Until stumbling upon this ad I had never before heard of them. Is this a thing? Have you seen these? Apparently they’ve been around since 2004!

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1971 Moto Guzzi Ercole

In 3 Wheels, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment!

The Moto Guzzi Ercole (Italian for Hercules) is a fantastic vintage three-wheeler typically used as a shop/farm runabout. Able to carry nearly a ton, this bike truly earned the nickname. On either side of the rider there are optional fold out seats, upping capacity to 3 total individuals, and the bed works hydraulically.

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1984 Zoe Zipper

In 3 Wheels, Japan by Abhi2 Comments

In 1983, Zoe (rhymes with Maui) Products of California licensed a three-wheeler from Mitsuoka Motors of Japan. The Zipper featured a 49cc Honda engine (5 horsepower) paired with a CVT with an electric reverse gear. Zoe claimed 45 miles per hour and 112 miles per gallon.

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1984 Tritan A2 Aero Car

In 3 Wheels, America by Abhi3 Comments

No, it’s not really a motorcycle. But that’s how it was classified because of its three-wheeled nature, and we’re going to run with it. The Tritan A2 was notable for having an incredible drag coefficient – just 0.15. Compare that to a period Toyota MR2, which had a Cd of 0.35. Amusingly, the only commercial “success” the A2 had was …

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Boxer Mashup: A BMW /6-Swapped Sidecar Rig

In 3 Wheels, Custom, Germany by Gray Van Dyke5 Comments

With their broad power bands, smooth torque delivery, and unfailing reliability, boxer engines have long been a natural first choice for sidecar platforms. BMW’s start with three-wheeled rigs was during the second World War, and, Ural – their Russian counterpart – is one of the few marques that still offers them fitted from the factory.