Conversion-Trikes are surely something that raises interest with many of the motorcycle and three wheeler fraternity, even in the land of the rising sun. One of the most prominent sellers is the Tokyo based company "Trike Japan" who are in the west of metropolis.

Trike Japan offers a wide range of conversions. Especially bikes from manufacturers like Harley-Davidson with models down to Night Rod or Yamaha’s cruiser types and Honda’s GL 1800, Valkyrie/Rune or even the Suzuki Burgman 650 (Sky Wave 650) are finding their way to a twin rear wheel conversion. Trike Japan favours independent rear suspension with double wishbones and differential. To cover technical components of these base bikes, Trike Japan has developed special body cowlings including individual silencer and exhaust systems. Nobody goes into expenses like that if there’s no return on capital investment from a customer.

Steering geometry isn’t touched at all which makes sense looking at the target audience. Who for sure develop no special interest in unadjusted riding style.

Web: http://www.trike-japan.co.jp
Pictures: 3 Wheels Magazine

AK/Hideo Hirano/PWL

SidecarNews has been last updated on 12.04.2012