[4Nines]

Since the Slingshot will probably be considered a Motorcycle or at least compared to one, I thought it would be good to start a thread that lists all the reasons why a three-wheeled Slingshot is better than it's two-wheeled counterpart.

Slingshot > Motorcycle:

The Slingshot doesn't need a kickstand and stays upright on it's own.
The Slingshot is more GF/SO/Wife friendly
You don't have to worry about falling over on a Slingshot
Two guys can enjoy a Slingshot
A bit of gravel isn't scary while driving a Slingshot
A Slingshot will be more visible on the road

Now lets here why you think the Slingshot is greater than a Motorcycle

 

[NickJ]

Two guys can enjoy a Slingshot

BWAHAHA!!!

Two Dudes Approved.

 

[Tango]

It will have reverse.
You can drive it barefoot.
You and large items can travel together.
Safer in rain/snow.
It isn't a Spyder.

 

[4Nines]

I didn't even think about a reverse gear. That's a good one! I would also assume that the Slingshot will have more storage than a Motorcycle. Especially sans passenger.

Haha it isn't a Spyder and unlike a Spyder a Slingshot will be TDA (Two Dudes Approved)

 

[Tango]

I think a set of golf clubs should be able to ride shotgun (as I had to do in a Miata once). Not so easy on a motorcycle.

 

[4Nines]

I think a set of golf clubs should be able to ride shotgun (as I had to do in a Miata once). Not so easy on a motorcycle.

The Slingshot is Country Club Approved

 

[DropTheTop]

* Can bring home a keg
* More exclusive ownership
* No sore hands/wrists/back issues
* More wheel & tire options
* Safer in wet conditions
* Easier to jack up for maintainence/modding

 

[Tango]

No crotch rocket stigma
No hog biker gang stigma
Butt crack hidden (very important for most of the population)

 

[4Nines]

It can be valet parked
People with disabilities can drive them
You can take/pickup a kid from school

 

[407guy]

A Slingshot will be more visible on the road

I dunno about this. It sits really low and if they sell them in black, forget about it - people won't see it.

I'm hoping for a bright yellow or orange color.

 

[4Nines]

By dimensions alone it should be more visible than a motorcycle. With that said, I will still drive it as if I was riding a motorcycle and be conscious about everything that is going on around me.

 

[NickJ]

I dunno about this. It sits really low and if they sell them in black, forget about it - people won't see it.

I'm hoping for a bright yellow or orange color.

People don't see any other vehicle on the road, PERIOD. I knew a guy with a Freightliner, and people pulled out in front of him all the time...

Never. Even. Looked.

 

[407guy]

True but I'd like to think being upright on a bike is more visible than sitting with your butt 4" from the pavement. But as with any type of motorcycle (2 or 3 wheel) you need to be aware 100% of the time of what's going on around you.

 

[Scott6by]

not all motorcycles are created equal though aside from the "hopefully" near mustang GT power to weight ratio you just described this bad boy

the Ural Gear up, the side car wheel can be engaged and help pull this bike though loose ground and rough terrain!

my favorite production "Brutus" motorcycle that isn't the Rokon XD

 

[Scott6by]

here's the Brutus! unfortunatly this is just a concept and will likely never be produced :| yes those are maxxis Big Horns! and no it does not have 2 wheel drive like the rokon youd think with electric motors these days they could have rigged something up...

 

[DropTheTop]

^ DO WANT!! :drool:

Funny, I find myself regularly checking local Craigslist for a Honda TR200 Fat Cat I can scoop up!

 

[4Nines]

^ DO WANT!! :drool:

Funny, I find myself regularly checking local Craigslist for a Honda TR200 Fat Cat I can scoop up!

Today I learned that I want a TR200 or a BW200 Fat Cat!

 

[DropTheTop]

Today I learned that I want a TR200 or a BW200 Fat Cat!

Hell yeah man! And let's not forget this nice street legal TW200 still in production:

 

[DropTheTop]

Today I learned that I want a TR200 or a BW200 Fat Cat!

. . . oh yeah BTW, there's also a BW350!!

 

[4Nines]

Oh I'm a fan! http://tw200forum.com