The Stallion trike by Thoroughbred Motorsports
When two wheels isn't enough and four is too many
Thoroughbred Motorsports, a subsidiary of trike conversion producer Motor Trike, is developing a trike from the ground up called the Stallion that will be available in the fall. The Stallion will feature a frame and suspension designed completely in-house by Motor Trike engineers, and will be powered by a 2.3-liter Ford four-cylinder engine.
The engine will produce 150 horsepower and 160 ft-lbs. of torque, which Thoroughbred says will give the Stallion the power-to-weight ration of a Corvette. Unlike a standard trike conversion, the Stallion will feature a Ford 5-speed automatic transmission and a steering wheel instead of handle bars. The "dash" will also have air conditioning and heat for both the front and rear passengers, who ride the Stallion on tandem leather seats.
The Stallion also has an 11-gallon fuel tank, which is much larger than what most motorcycles carry. Its fuel economy should also be excellent compared to most cars, which means cross-country trips can be made in comfort comparable to that of a four-wheeled machine, while still retaining that wind-in-your-hair-and-bugs-in-your-teeth charm of a motorcycle.
Thanks for the trike tip, James!
(You'll find more pics of the Stallion after the jump)
[Source: Motor Trike]
Thoroughbred Motorsports, a subsidiary of trike conversion producer Motor Trike, is developing a trike from the ground up called the Stallion that will be available in the fall. The Stallion will feature a frame and suspension designed completely in-house by Motor Trike engineers, and will be powered by a 2.3-liter Ford four-cylinder engine.
The engine will produce 150 horsepower and 160 ft-lbs. of torque, which Thoroughbred says will give the Stallion the power-to-weight ration of a Corvette. Unlike a standard trike conversion, the Stallion will feature a Ford 5-speed automatic transmission and a steering wheel instead of handle bars. The "dash" will also have air conditioning and heat for both the front and rear passengers, who ride the Stallion on tandem leather seats.
The Stallion also has an 11-gallon fuel tank, which is much larger than what most motorcycles carry. Its fuel economy should also be excellent compared to most cars, which means cross-country trips can be made in comfort comparable to that of a four-wheeled machine, while still retaining that wind-in-your-hair-and-bugs-in-your-teeth charm of a motorcycle.
Thanks for the trike tip, James!
(You'll find more pics of the Stallion after the jump)
[Source: Motor Trike]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Ben 2:43PM (2/09/2008)
Have you looked at the trex what a ride!
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Kathy 10:40AM (1/11/2009)
I had hand surgery so I can not drive a motorcycle anymore. Sure do miss it. This is something I could drive, to bad it costs so much. And right now I think everybody is watching how we spend our money.
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Tim UF 8:50PM (7/14/2006)
Would this require a motorcycle liscense?
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bobby brooks 11:33AM (8/02/2007)
didn't see reply to the question
GDUB 9:00PM (7/14/2006)
wow its like a Roman nose on wheels.
Bravo!!!!!!!!!
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Gardiner Westbound 9:06PM (7/14/2006)
Neat!
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G 9:33PM (7/14/2006)
Are those the lights off an Acura TL?
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Clarence 10:01PM (7/14/2006)
It's Roman snoze should flow right onto mine making the perfect aerodynamic package! I always like these things until I see the price and then I say, I coulda hadda Miata mo betta.
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Cervus 10:06PM (7/14/2006)
I'll take it.
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ThomD 10:21PM (7/14/2006)
e site says it weighs 1600 lbs, you will NOT need a motorcycle endorsement on your license in California.
Weird looking, but cool.
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Max 10:28PM (7/14/2006)
neat idea, but they'll have a tough time selling them at $30K a pop. Maybe if it had 300hp instead of 150.
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Jeff Banks 10:43PM (7/14/2006)
Looks like a whole lot of fun. Who knows...I bet it would make a great little city car, but at 30k no way. Maybe if they did some cost cutting and brought it down to 10k.
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gbh 10:55PM (7/14/2006)
I dunno, they sell (relatively speaking) a whole lotta Goldwing trikes. They can come in around the $30K mark, and higher (!?!).
If you know anything about bikes "power to weight ratio of a Corvette" is hardly something to brag about.
In overly-round numbers 3000# and 500HP is 6LB/HP. Not bad if you're comparing to some stoneage H-D, or a full-dress 'Wing, but impressive p/w for a bike? Perhaps if your target market is collecting Social Security. Which, upon further reflection, it likely is.
(No offense meant to the retirees among us. I sometimes ride with a gent in his late 60's who rides sportbikes and happily drags a knee when he can.)
For under $20K you can have a brand new Kaw, under 400 LBS, with 175HP+ at the wheel. "Power to weight ratio close to an F1 car". *That* is something to brag about.
The HVAC proviso might help sell it - though a/c on a "bike" is just a bit weird.
Cheesy though the name is, it'll be refreshing for the girls down at Hooters, who will now get offered a "ride on my Stallion" instead of "my Hog" by the poseurs sneaking away from their suburban wives to be 'rebels' for an afternoon...
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Lachlan 11:28PM (7/14/2006)
$30k... wtf? how does this thing cost more than a honda goldwing?
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JSFORBES 12:09AM (7/15/2006)
Looks more like a "Pony" than a "Stallion".
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Chris 12:45AM (7/15/2006)
That thing is retarded! A $30,000 "thing" that you can't drive in the rain and you look like a fool driving it. This is for people who want to ride a real bike but are afraid to take the training wheels off!
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Todd 1:36AM (7/15/2006)
I miss the GX3, damn lawyers.
I would not buy this for 10K, let alone 30K, somebody pick up where VW left off!
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Salman 2:19AM (7/15/2006)
Power ratio like a corvette? Never thought that 2 wheels weren't enough and 4 were too many though? hehe
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Ian Bruce 2:39AM (7/15/2006)
Woah! Who designed the coachwork? Pininfa-rankenstein?
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JackOfShadows 7:23AM (7/15/2006)
Compare the price of this to a Lehman Honda Gold Wing conversion and see if you still feel this price is too high.
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