Military Trike – 1960 Fabrique Nationale AS 24
We go from not featuring a FN in a few months to having two within a few days. Somehow, this AS 24 is even cooler than the vintage FN single featured earlier this week, thanks ot the interesting design...
View ArticleIn Canada – Homebrew 3 Wheeler Build
Sites like BikeEXIF are constantly saying that the Honda CX650 has become a new darling of the custom motorcycle world. Here’s something a little bit different using thatsame powerplant. Built with 136...
View Article1956 Ariel Square Four with Garrard Sidecar
The Ariel Square Four design goes all the way back to 1931, soon after Edward Turner designed an interesting new four-cylinder motorcycle engine formed from two OHC parallel twins. The design became...
View ArticleRare Trike – 1983 Trihawk 304
Designed by Lou Richards, the Trihawk 304 (3 wheels, 4 cylinders) was an interesting trike that was capable of cornering forces similar to a Lamborghini Countach (.91G) thanks to the wide front...
View ArticleGreen Dream – 1953 BMW R51/3 BMW with Steib Sidecar
Built over four years, the R51/3 was introduced in 1951. It was one of the first bikes BMW released after they were allowed to start creating motorcycles post WWII, so they took one of their pre-war...
View ArticleTR6 Trike – 1963 Triumph Bonneville
Creating trikes out of motorcycles is not uncommon, but I never thought I’d see one based on a classic Bonnie! The seller of this bike (VIN: TR6015525) was the individual who ‘designed and executed’...
View ArticleGigantic Custom Diesel Trike
I don’t really understand why, but it looks like the story of Emile Leray is making the rounds online again because I’ve been emailed about it a bunch of times in the past two days. It’s been 20 years...
View ArticleEnding Soon – 1964 Harley-Davidson Topper with Sidecar
Post-Sale Update: This Topper hack sold for $7,000 after 3 bids on eBay. In its long history, Harley-Davidson has only created one scooter. As you might guess, it was not a commercial success. Harley...
View Article1977 BMW R100/7 Sidecar
Called “Cthulhu”, this sidecar rig was built by Perry’s Sidecars in 2008 and it’s been well upgraded and maintained since. About 2k miles ago the engine got rebuilt cylinder heads and a new set of...
View Article2009 Honda Ruckus with Keltic Sidecar
Equipped with a Keltic sidecar, this Ruckus has probably got to be one of the slowest Hondas around. Still, for around town fun without a license, this might be just the ticket. This bike has just 719...
View Article1953 BMW 51/3 with Sidecar
After WWII Germany was prohibited from making motorcycles until 1948. In 1948 through 1950 BMW produced what were essentially pre war motorcycles. In 1951 they introduced the 51/3, their first entirely...
View Article2008 Kawasaki Concours C14 with GX Sidecar
Did Leno’s recent sidecar video inspire you to try out three wheels…but you’d rather stay on the street instead of the track? This Kawasaki Concours is probably as fast as you can get in the world of...
View ArticleFord Flathead Custom Trike
Starting with the flathead engine and transmission from a 1952 Ford, this oddball trike runs – but are you brave enough to take advantage of that fact? The chassis is made of steel tubing and it’s got...
View ArticleMotorized Big Wheel – Drifter Trikes
Do you get all nostalgic when you see a neighborhood kid on his Big Wheel? (DO they even still HAVE Big Wheels?) This could be for you, you big kid…. The old Big Wheels were famous for their ability to...
View Article1975 Honda CB750 with Sidecar
How cool is this? Everyone knows what a landmark bike the Honda CB 750 was. Well, give it a few upgrades and add a retro sidecar, and you get this very cool rig. You too can be a huge hit in your...
View ArticlePMZ-A-750 (ПМЗ-А-750)
Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, I discovered a gentleman named Monty Myrtle. His story is very cool – and I’m going to try to get him to do an interview soon. But for now, you need to know he’s an...
View ArticleExquisite Trike – 1898 De Dion Bouton 1 3/4hp Tricycle
This is the oldest vehicle I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing on this site, and it’s an absolute beauty. At the end of the 1800s, it wasn’t clear if the future of powered transport was going to be...
View ArticleRare Trike Project – Testi Bagaglino
An Italian manufacturer that you probably have never heard of before, Testi was founded in Bologna in 1951. They built some interesting vehicles using engines from Sachs, DEMM, and FB Minarelli –...
View Article1975 Moto Guzzi 850T with Velorex Sidecar
OK. I admit. I’m a sucker for a sidecar. The idea of putting my doggie in the car with a wad of camping gear and going away is a dream of mine. I suppose that means I need a dog. I really do think I’ll...
View Article1968 Harley Davidson Servi-Car
Harley Davidson put out their first 3 wheeled vehicle in 1913 that had a two wheeled front end with a cargo box between the wheels. By 1915 they were building the ‘package truck’ which was a sidecar...
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