THE NAY-SAYERS ARE WRONG..... it IS a Motorcycle!

[BamaJohn]

I've heard and read that some think the Spyder isn't a motorcycle...well, they're just plain WRONG! See if you can find fault with the following logic:

• The Spyder has a motor (engine) which propels it;
• A cycle can be a uni-cycle, a bi-cycle, or a tri-cycle...and the Spyder is a (reverse) trike;
• Therefore, by definition, the Spyder IS A MOTORCYCLE!

But is it a "bike"?

JB

[Brian Kay]

I've heard and read that some think the Spyder isn't a motorcycle...well, they're just plain WRONG! See if you can find fault with the following logic:

• The Spyder has a motor (engine) which propels it;
• A cycle can be a uni-cycle, a bi-cycle, or a tri-cycle...and the Spyder is a (reverse) trike;
• Therefore, by definition, the Spyder IS A MOTORCYCLE!

But is it a "bike"?

JB

No, not a bike...since bike is a shortened slang word for bicycle. I think in the motorcycle community it should be called simply a spyder.

[TEWKS]

I call it a Trike but that's just me. I still have a Bike at home so calling it something different helps me not confuse the two. You know, the feet down no feet down thing at stops! BTW, I'm really starting to appreciate the no feet down, more & more.

Something I still find funny is the Quad guys that call their quads bikes.

Pat

[Deer Slayer]

You have wind in ya face. You get wet. You can fall off. Only things that are the same.

[SPYD3R]

let the nay-sayers call it what they want, i call mine FUN.....
SPYD3R

[AY4B]

They just jealous cause they have to put their feet down at the light.

[Bob Denman]

let the nay-sayers call it what they want, i call mine FUN.....
SPYD3R

Me too!

[GA_Spyderman]

They just jealous cause they have to put their feet down at the light.

That's right. [emoji106]


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[ArachnidRyder]

I've heard and read that some think the Spyder isn't a motorcycle...well, they're just plain WRONG! See if you can find fault with the following logic:

• The Spyder has a motor (engine) which propels it;
• A cycle can be a uni-cycle, a bi-cycle, or a tri-cycle...and the Spyder is a (reverse) trike;
• Therefore, by definition, the Spyder IS A MOTORCYCLE!

But is it a "bike"?

JB

Agreed. Spyders/trikes are NOT bikes. (bi=2 tri=3), but are they motorcycles?

As a member of a conventional motorcycle club, I've actually given this topic far too much thought and had many "friendly" discussions with other members. We sometimes have to agree to disagree. [emoji846]

Reasons a Spyder is not a motocycle:
1. It doesn't lean.
2. No kickstand.
3. It is too wide.
4. No counter-steering.
5. Doesn't "feel" like a motorcycle.

Reasons a Spyder is a motorcycle:
1. Engine is between your legs.
2. Steering is via handlebars versus a wheel.
3. Little to no protection from elements or in a collision.
4. Acceleleration is via hand grip.
5. Seating is passenger behind operator with operator between passengers legs.
6. You climb on versus getting in.
7. You are often invisible to automobile drivers.
8. One driven wheel/no differential.

So, my opinion for Spyders is: motorcycle=yes, bike=no, trike=yes, reverse-trike=yes, motor-bike=no, cycle=yes, fun=yes

What do you think?



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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

They just jealous cause they have to put their feet down at the light.

Then you've never watched " Trials " riders in competition ...... What they can in the woods on a Motorcycle I can't even do ....walking ......Mike

[Chupaca]

I still call it a Roadster.... open wheel, seats two, exposed to the elements etc. I think they finally decieded that if you straddle the seat and steer with handle bars it is a motorcycle. Hence the new classification to allow the slingshot et al join in, The autocycle....seated, buckled in , with a steering wheel. But call it what you will it is still the most fun you can have on three wheels.....they can't deny that...only be jealous.....

[Bike-O-Din]

It has to be a motorcycle! If not, then it may be "reclassified" for the purposes of registration/taxes/insurance/fees. That would not be good! I am happy to keep the motorcycle designation for the Spyder.

FYI: I understand the Slingshots were in some jeopardy of not being classified as motorcycles because of the side-by-side seating and a steering wheel.

[BajaRon]

Sorry, I remain on the 'Nay-Sayer's' list...

[Beachbum]

Motorcycles steer/turn with one wheel. Motor vehicles steer/turn with two wheels. The spyder is a roadster= open air vehicle for two or more passengers.

[Trbayth]

Who cares?

[RudyB]

Who cares?

I do maybe if it was not classified as a motorcycle my insurance would not be over 2000.00 a year [emoji51]


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[ArachnidRyder]

Motorcycles steer/turn with one wheel. Motor vehicles steer/turn with two wheels. The spyder is a roadster= open air vehicle for two or more passengers.

So would a Piaggio MP3 scooter be considered a roadster? My understanding is that the State of Nevada considers reverse trikes to be motorcycles, but does not consider a conventional trike a motorcycle due to two driven wheels. Really, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I don't judge. I love pretty much all motorized transportation, especially if it goes 0-60 in under 5 seconds. [emoji846]


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[lou49]

It is, what it is! since i spend my hardworking money, well, i can call it what i want!
We've already have the goverment trying to tell us how to live our lives, last thing i need is someone telling me how to classify me personal belongings!
MY MONEY, MY MOTORCYCLE! Just the way i see things!

[PrairieSpyder]

Who cares?

Took the words right out of my mouth . . er . . fingers?

[ARtraveler]

I still refer to both my 's as "bikes." I used "Roadster" for about a month and then got over it. I am to old to change, paid my dues, and spent my money. I can call it what I want to.

And--You folks can call yours what you want.

[Trbayth]

I do maybe if it was not classified as a motorcycle my insurance would not be over 2000.00 a year

Fair point.

[BamaJohn]

Thanks to all for their responses....I just wanted to see what folks think about OUR fun machines!
jb