A Loophole for Motorcyclists

Have you ever heard or used the following statement? "I wish my wife wasn't so dead-set against me getting a motorcycle." Well, help has arrived in the form of the Campagna T-Rex. It's a really cool, totally modern trike. Actually, some call it a reverse trike, because unlike most trikes people are familiar with, the T-Rex has two wheels up front. This makes it much more stable when cornering compared to a traditional motorcycle-based trike with two rear wheels. It also means it can be much lower, because the engine and transmission are placed behind, not under the driver.

Manufactured in Quebec since 1994, they are just amazingly cool. I first saw one at a CART race at Homestead Miami Speedway back in 1996 and I've wanted one ever since. Power used to come from various motorcycle powerplants (including a V-twin from HD), but for 2007 they've upped the ante with Kawasaki's 1400cc, 187 hp beast. This gets you from 0-60 in under 4 seconds and your speed will top 160 mph, which is fast enough for almost anyone. Because it has a full tube chassis and is very light, overall performance should easily put a smile on your face.

For a grin-inducing video of the T-Rex being put through its paces on the show 5th Gear, follow the link to The Kneeslider, one of my favorite motorcycle websites.