What if, hmmm?

[OldDog]

I wonder if Can Am has ever considered putting the engine behind the rider. This would seemingly get rid of heat issues entirely, but would be essentially a complete redesign. This was just a thought, nothing serious.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm certainly not an engineer... pps:, but it might have a lot to do with, "mass centralization"; keeping all of the biggest and heaviest stuff in the center of the pile. it helps to make a large vehicle feel easier to turn and move around...

 

[BajaRon]

I wonder if Can Am has ever considered putting the engine behind the rider. This would seemingly get rid of heat issues entirely, but would be essentially a complete redesign. This was just a thought, nothing serious.

On a 3 wheeled vehicle, especially a reverse trike, the most stable design is to have the weight forward between the 2 front wheels. There are better ways to get rid of the heat than moving the engine and sacrificing stability and handling.

 

[Jeriatric]