Three wheeled motorcycles are hitting roads in record numbers. They are manufactured with either two wheels at the front and one in the back, or vice versa, with one wheel in the front and two in the back. These new bikes offer a wider range of options, wide track stability and supreme braking power as compared to two wheeled traditional motorcycles.
For people just beginning to ride a motorcycle, the three wheeled model is a viable option to allow them to get used to riding a motorcycle. They are able to carry more weight safely in cargo and passengers, and come at affordable prices. There are street models and those made to go long distances. The three wheels are meant to, and do tend to keep the bikes balanced better, than two wheeled versions. And, riders do not have to put their feet down each time for balance when they stop at a stop light or slow down for traffic.
Riders of the three wheeled motorcycle model, might experience more stability in controlling the bikes, even when threatened with bad conditions physically seen on the road. This is an added benefit as their two wheeled cousins.
Some other differences in riding three wheeled motorcycles are that it is not as difficult for beginners to learn to ride them. The three wheeled variety may be one way for the novice to learn how to manage a motorcycle safely.
For example, when steering two wheeled motorcycles, it is necessary to be aware of loose sand and pebbles, as well as slick or muddy conditions on the road. Although these are still hazards for three wheeled motorcycles, there is better stability with the third wheel. With two wheeled bikes, there is a greater chance that an accident can happen if the driver does not allow for icy conditions or snow to accumulate in the tires.
The most experienced motorcycle drivers have learned to perfect just the right amount of lean to get safely around curves and turns. Many people learning to ride two wheeled motorcycles believe that the handle bars are the main mechanism that turns the bike. What they soon learn with experience, is that the handle bars, amount of lean and the speed determine the arc of the turn, and will keep the rider safe if done with caution.
They are less apt to roll over on three wheels, with the independent suspension available for each of the wheels, and they are better to handle in oil slicks, mud, water or other hazardous conditions that can be found on the road.
The passenger has an ease and more comfort on a three wheeled motorcycle. The third wheel apparatus often offers a safe haven for the passenger’s legs and will prevent burned limbs and concerns of balancing and leaning together into turns for stability.
All in all, three wheeled motorcycles are here to stay, and are a fun option for beginners and those with years of experience riding. If you are new to riding motorcycles and have just purchased a three wheeled motorcycle, emails us your comments and experiences in riding these bikes. If you have had an accident on a two wheeled or three wheeled motorcycle, call us at the law offices of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or email us at www.ledgerlaw.com. We are available to hear your story and advise you of your options.
