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Harley-Davidson developing three-wheelers
Iconic U.S. bike-builder Harley-Davidson, Inc. (ticker symbol: HOG) announced Friday that it will develop a range of Harley-branded three-wheeled 'trikes.' The company is partnering with South Dakota's Lehman Trikes (the self-proclaimed 'Leader of the Three World') to build Harley trikes based on its motorcycles, like the aftermarket Lehman Renegade touring model shown above. The new trikes will be sold through Harley dealers.
Lehman already builds three-wheeled conversions of Harley-Davidson, Honda and Suzuki bikes, among others.
Looks to us like Harley is covering its bets as its core demographic gets ever older...
[Source: Reuters]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Steve 7:35PM (9/01/2006)
How did you ladies get to daytona bike week?
"HD HOVVVEERRRRROUNNNNNDDDDDD"
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Yaroukh 8:19PM (9/01/2006)
OMFG
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7r1ck13 8:46PM (9/01/2006)
Well, guess one way to look at it.. Makes it easier for EVERYBODY to save on gas prices. . .
Too bad money saved on gas will be figured in on its price..
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Andy 9:02PM (9/01/2006)
HD makes motorcycling even more accessible to the skilless, witless public. They'll sell more expensive HD togs to more idoits who think that motorcycling is like Halloween: dress up and be cool for the weekend. What happened to building your trike from ground up??
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albert c. gaskill 9:07PM (9/01/2006)
LET ME GET IN LINE!
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TheRaven 9:12PM (9/01/2006)
What a wonderful idea.
And by wonderful, I mean awful.
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JackOfShadows 10:28PM (9/01/2006)
Well, kiddies, I hate to burst your balloons but trikes have been around for a long time.
Several brands are available as turn key or kit form.
Some states now have special motorcycle trike endorsements.
You young punks aren't as knowledgeable as you think you are.
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The Steven 11:54PM (9/01/2006)
Ah, the Servi-Car returns.... Somehow it just doesn't seem the same... Or even geared to the same market as before.
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flow_aus 4:39AM (9/02/2006)
Just for fat bikers who can no longer throw the leg over?
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goat 10:22AM (9/02/2006)
Years ago, my uncle had a pair of old Harley three wheelers. They weren't the hot-rod type; they were old work bikes, with wooden boxes on the back.
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That One Person 11:05AM (9/02/2006)
I have to laugh at all of you who make fun of these and the people who ride them.
You just dont get it do you?
Is it so hard to understand that there are people out there who might not be able to ride a motorcycle and that they may be able to ride this and want a Harley? Just cuz someone builds a trike doesnt mean they are supporting lazy, old farts. There are disabled people out there who want a motorcycle or who want that experience...
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Richard Warren 11:06AM (9/02/2006)
Say it ain't so!
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DPC motorcycle videos 3:58PM (9/02/2006)
It looks funny with the car wheels and tires in the back.
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charlie 4:12PM (9/02/2006)
wow i think one of those is even more embarassing than owning a minivan.
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apt 4:15PM (9/02/2006)
Next, Harley-Davidson will come out with these AMAZING four wheeled bikes. They will even have a passenger seat NEXT to the driver's seat! And yes, even a steering wheel.
An original idea! I can't wait for that day
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Al Eisensteinium 6:54PM (9/02/2006)
Strip off the fairing, the windshield, the running boards (!?!?!), the orthopedic back rest, the chrome, the hideous box in the back, make all three wheels match, preferably spokes, paint it a flat grey or blue to match the originals, run some straight pipes, and you might be getting closer to what the old ones were all about. Where I used to live, Bummy Bumgardner used to ride one in the late 60s - that was a nice ride. Quirky, but nice. And think how nice it would be to pull up to a stoplight and not have to balance the weight of a hog on gimpy old legs. Nahhh, I'm still not going to get one...
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old fart 8:24PM (9/02/2006)
"Now I'm free to seeee the worrrrrllllld!"; just make it strand other old farts at the Grand Canyon - like the original Hoverround ad.
Of course, endorsed by Tom Kruse - inventor of the HD Hoverround.
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Myspace Layouts 2:14AM (9/03/2006)
how many men would ride this tricyle?
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tim c 4:00PM (9/03/2006)
Lighten up people. These are for the disabled, same as automatic gearboxes.
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mark 11:13AM (9/05/2006)
If I were disabled and needed the third wheel, I'd at least have enough dignity to get a motorcycle with sidecar instead of one of these things. Or if even that didn't work for me, I'd just admit my disability and get an Ariel Atom or Campagna T-Rex or something.
Thing is, though, I've seen plenty of trikes around since I live in a state that's excellent for motorcycling, and none of their riders have been significantly disabled.
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