3 Wheel motorcycle trikes are becoming more and more popular as gas prices go up and the population in 1st world countires ages.  What makes three wheeled motorcycle trikes so popular? Well first it would be best to explain what they are.

Motorcycle trikes are just regular motorcycles that have 3 wheels instead of 2.  The regular trike has 2 wheels in the back of the cycle and the reverse trike has two wheels at the front of the cycle.

The reason they are popular with aging or handicapped people is that they are much easier to ride than the regular two wheeled version.  The extra wheel adds stability when driving, especially while cornering.

While no one would say they are “safe” they are still thought to be safer by many.   Motorcycles in general have much higher rates of accident injuries than cars and you will need to get special insurance for this type of vehicle.

They are also popular since they use way less gas then most cars.  Motorcycles get in the range of 33 to 70 miles per gallon.  While there are some cars that can get this many miles per gallon, trikes are usually much less expensive to buy, especially used trikes.

There is also the cool factor to consider as well as the fun factor.  Riding a trike is often seen as much hipper than driving a car and you get the fun of having the wind blowing in your face and the ability to be more in touch with your surroundings.

You can buy trikes that are custom made from any motorcycle with a trike conversion kit or buy a premade trike, such as a Harley powered trike.

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