HONDA's ENTRY

[edbremer]

That bike, with the DCT, is not bad. Not sure how it is going to push that big front end around though. And yes, it does have a chain, no shaft. I had one for about a year and enjoyed riding it around locally. If they would just put that DCT in the Goldwing now.......

 

[BajaRon]

Front delivery Ice Cream Cart?

 

[ARtraveler]

This month's issue of Rider shows a full page ad. It is a Motor Trike offering and not a release by Honda.

The coffin front is butt ugly--IMO of course.

If Honda eventually does come up with some real competition to the :spyder2:, it will have to look a lot better than that for me to even consider a test drive.

 

[Bobleach45]

Tried one and has a lot of pluses. Definite contender if and when I decide to trade.

 

[trucker1]

it's different, Ugly as all get out. But everyone thought that of spyders were ugly when they came out. Honda has a bad rep of taking things away from other companies. Any one remember when Vetter made all the fairings and trunks and saddle bags for goldwings years ago.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

don't like the front end, but it would be shaft drive, and i like that part

The announcement in the OP is for the CTX700, not the Goldwing. That makes this offering more of a competitive offering to Tilting Motor Works conversion for Harleys. Motortrike some time ago came out with the same basic conversion as this one for the 'wing.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

If Honda eventually does come up with some real competition to the :spyder2:, it will have to look a lot better than that for me to even consider a test drive.

That would be the Neowing. Wonder what the status of that concept is, if anything much has happened since the Tokyo Motor Show where it was displayed.

 

[Sam Mac]

Neowing opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Ron2andia]

Not attractive at all.... More thought needs to go into that....:banghead:

 

[JerryB]

Hi Ron,

Re: Front delivery Ice Cream Cart?

Easy big fella, I spent a portion of one summer riding a Cushman with a front-mounted cooler, selling ice cream.

:yes:

Jerry Baumchen

 

[bluep]

wheels

Front wheels are to large 13 inchers would look better.

 

[Dmpsam]

I like the big ol wheels, but not the big ol front. It reminds me of a riding lawnmower.
It would be interesting to ride one and see the differences in handling.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I like this idea. I think they need to integrate the nose design better into the lines of the rest of the bike. Motor Trike took the easy way out on that.

That is what I don't like. The nose looks like a box.

 

[JIM EVANS]

It is an am kit and not a Honda product...
with regards to the lawsuit.. the time limit on that production has ended years ago.. Honda has just never made a three wheeler because they didn't want the liability.. but they now could if they wanted

 

[Motorcycledave]

Honda ?

You can be sure if Honda decides to jump into the 3 wheel (2 in front)
it will look a hell of a lot better than the one here that one looks like a
Honda pushing a coffin.

 

[Motorcycledave]

Hey Jerry I did to....

Hi Ron,

Re: Front delivery Ice Cream Cart?

Easy big fella, I spent a portion of one summer riding a Cushman with a front-mounted cooler, selling ice cream.

:yes:

Jerry Baumchen

 

[ABQSpyder]

Honda Neowing is the way to go. I hope they produce it.

 

[Hypurone]

AAAAAAGH! Some things cannot be unseen! :yikes:

 

[hecoon]

(903) 842-3094 • www.motortrike.com • [email protected]
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Motor Trike Announces Trike for Honda CTX700 Motorcycle Models

2016-08-08: For Immediate Release

(TROUP, Texas) Motor Trike, Inc. announces the release of its second reverse trike conversion kit. The "Hornet RT," as named by Motor Trike, converts the Honda CTX700 motorcycle into an unprecedented, automatic trike, adaptable for new bike-to-trike riders.
With the cost-sensitive MSRP of the CTX700 motorcycle, the Hornet RT trike conversion offers an accessible cruising option at an affordable value. The Hornet RT trike kit offers a high-performance Independent Front Suspension—or IFS—design that is set up for optimal ride quality, and one-to-one steering for great driving response, handling, and turning radius. The kit’s ABS-integrated disc brakes provide great stopping power and ultimate control for the rider. Meanwhile, the Hornet RT’s low and wide body lines create a sporty and aggressive look, making the trike conversion a stylistic departure from traditional trike bodies.
Motor Trike's IFS system equips riders with a new experience free of hesitation in comparison to other offerings in the reverse trike market. The Hornet RT also offers riders the convenience of over 8.5 cubic feet of total storage space with a 12-volt power source in-trunk to maximize their travel experience. The trunk door design utilizes hidden external hinges that do not occupy the interior storage space, therefore eliminating helmet scratches or other cargo damage, and features a door-mounted light that makes accessing trunk items more convenient. The Hornet RT offers a host of standard features and available options that riders can customize for a Motor Trike truly fitted for them.
Motor Trike is currently taking orders for the Hornet RT at $7,995.00 per conversion kit. All trike kits include Motor Trike’s three-year/60,000-mile warranty.
The Hornet RT is available through Authorized Motor Trike Dealers. Customers may locate their nearest dealers to order:www.motortrike.com/TrikeDealerLocator.aspx.
The Hornet RT trike will also be on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Aug. 8 - 14).
PRODUCT INFORMATION

www.motortrike.com/TrikeHondaCTXHornetRT.aspx
HORNET RT STANDARD FEATURES

• Fits All 2013 - Current Honda CTX700 Models
• Automatic Transmission
• IFS (Independent Front Suspension) with over 4" Suspension Travel
• Silver 17" Aluminum Wheels
• Disk Brakes
• Over 8.5 ft[SUP]3[/SUP] Total Storage
• 12-Volt Power Source in Trunk to Charge Devices in Weather-Protected Environment
• Trunk Door Designed with Hidden External Hinges
• Trunk Door-Mounted Light to Conveniently Shine onto Cargo
• Motor Trike 3-Year/60,000 Mile Factory Warranty

HORNET RT AVAILABLE OPTIONS

• 17" Aluminum Wheels in Black or Chrome
• Fog Light Pods that Provide Seamless Body Line with Trike Body
• Fog Light Kit with Wiring Harness
• ABS Integration Kit
• Trunk Carpet
• Custom/Multi-tone Paint
• Custom Front Grill
• Chrome Front Bumper

HORNET RT SPECIFICATIONS

• 62.5" Overall Width
• 60.2" Wheelbase Length
• 98.5" Overall Length
• 790 lbs Total Weight
• 8.53 Cubic Foot Storage Total
• 14.5" x 10.7" Trunk Door Opening
• Unequal Length Upper and Lower Control Arm Suspension
• Polyester Resin Fiberglass Body
• 1:1 Steering System

HORNET RT PHOTOS

Media requests for high-resolution photos may be sent to contact below.

ABOUT MOTOR TRIKE
Motor Trike, Inc. has been manufacturing conversions that transform two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes for over 21 years. Located in Troup, Texas, Motor Trike is the nation’s leading trike conversion manufacturer. They specialize in converting Honda, Harley Davidson, Victory, Kawasaki, Triumph, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Indian motorcycles into trikes that you would be proud to ride. Motor Trike products are developed in-house by an exceptional team of engineers with vast knowledge and experience in suspension and chassis design. With a network of over 250 dealers, It’s easy to enjoy a tradition of quality and a lifetime of fun. Visitwww.motortrike.com.
CONTACT
Media Relations
22667 FM 15 Box 611
Troup, TX 75789

is the 7995 installed on the bike or is the labor extra

 

[Mexican]

Not enough engine for all that mass