IS it a trike or motorcycle

[oe3spyderguy]

In Nevada my is registered as a motorcycle because of the one wheel in the back As the DMV man told me when I asked whats the difference he said an trike didn't need a helmet in Nevada.

[SpyderAnn01]

Nevada defines a motorcycle as anything driven by a single wheel. Since the drive wheel on the Spyder is the single rear wheel it meets the guidelines. Trikes with 2 rear drive wheels are therefore not motorcycles and do not require the rider to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle endorsement.

So to answer your question in Nevada the Spyder is a motorcycle not a roadster as BRP calls it.

[jerpinoy]

Here in Washington state a 3 wheel enclosed vehicle needs no helmet but required a seat belts.

[Chupaca]

can be a hassle. I always wear one so not for me but those that don't have to carry one if they travel around to states that demand a helmet..now what happens in the case of the license..? Again I have both motorcycle and auto but if you are in a state that requires motorcycle and you only have auto what happens..?....

[flaggerphil]

In Florida, a motorcycle is a motor vehicle powered by a motor with a displacement of more than 50 cubic centimeters, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor or moped.

That includes the Spyder.

[Topshotta]

Virginia now has a M3 endorsement for trikes, spyders.

[Bob Denman]

I just call them, "fun". The various DMVs can do whatever they want!

[PrairieSpyder]

Nevada defines a motorcycle as anything driven by a single wheel. Since the drive wheel on the Spyder is the single rear wheel it meets the guidelines. Trikes with 2 rear drive wheels are therefore not motorcycles and do not require the rider to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle endorsement.

So to answer your question in Nevada the Spyder is a motorcycle not a roadster as BRP calls it.

Take that you Tri-glide and wing trike riders. We ryde real motorcycles!

(too hostile?)

[Bob Denman]

Nope; it was just about perfect!

[Buttsy]

I just call them, "fun". The various DMVs can do whatever they want!

I would have to agree..............one thing I know for sure, it ain't no motorcycle.

[sealfloorboards]

I believe in California it's not considered a motorcycle because it has two wheels in front. Therefore no indorcement needed but you still nee a helmet I could care less what its called, I call in a blast.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards

[EnjoyingTheRyde]

I believe in California it's not considered a motorcycle because it has two wheels in front. Therefore no indorcement needed but you still nee a helmet I could care less what its called, I call in a blast.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards

Concur!

[Illinois Boy]

can be a hassle. I always wear one so not for me but those that don't have to carry one if they travel around to states that demand a helmet..now what happens in the case of the license..? Again I have both motorcycle and auto but if you are in a state that requires motorcycle and you only have auto what happens..?....

That is simple. The operator's licensing must match the requirements of the state the vehicle is licensed. All 50 states are reciprocal otherwise.

[Shel_TK]

Here in Washington state a 3 wheel enclosed vehicle needs no helmet but required a seat belts.

Actually, the way it works in Washington state is that a 3-wheel vehicle is a motorcycle unless it meets all three of these criteria:

1. Driver/passenger compartment enclosed.
2. Has a steering wheel.
3. Has seat belts.

If it doesn't have all three of those things, then it's a motorcycle, and requires the three-wheel motorcycle endorsement, and a helmet for the driver/passenger.

[oe3spyderguy]

Nevada defines a motorcycle as anything driven by a single wheel. Since the drive wheel on the Spyder is the single rear wheel it meets the guidelines. Trikes with 2 rear drive wheels are therefore not motorcycles and do not require the rider to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle endorsement.

So to answer your question in Nevada the Spyder is a motorcycle not a roadster as BRP calls it.

I hear they are trying to get a lane splitting law passed in nevada