A three-wheeled motorcycle is a non-standard vehicle that usually causes confusion among passers-by and other road users. Meanwhile, the whimsical appearance and general surprise should not spoil the impression of this wonderful mechanism. Its use allows you to significantly save on fuel, and for a young business, the purchase of cargo motorcycles will cost much less than the purchase of cars.
Three-wheeled motorcycle
In a situation of economic crisis, small business owners are thinking about how they can save money and not lose profit. For most business companies, cargo transportation is the main item in the cost estimate. If we are talking about small-sized and not too heavy loads, then the ideal option would be to switch to three-wheeled motorcycles, the so-called tricycles or trikes.
Tricycle: specifications and description
A tricycle is a vehicle with three wheels. In simple words, it is a modified motorcycle. Tricycles are vehicles,. These include tricycles, bicycles, cars and scooters. To drive it, the category "A" or "B1" must be indicated in the driver's license, the choice of the category depends on the weight and number of passenger seats.
The tricycle, designed to carry cargo, first appeared in Italy in the fifties. The most famous model is the Piaggio APE. They have remained the most popular tricycle model, successfully maintaining the high bar in European markets. These trikes are actively used in the flower trade, for their transportation, in courier services and many other organizations.
The analogue of Piaggio APE in the USSR was the Ant motor scooter, produced from 1960 to the end of 1995. The scooter has been exported to over 20 countries.
In addition, sidecar motorcycles were actively used in the USSR. They were used by the police, village doctors, postmen and many other categories of workers. The whole family of sidecar motorcycles has been at the forefront of the market.
There were also craftsmen who made three-wheeled motorcycles with their own hands, equipping the rear axle with two wheels. The design was, although not particularly practical, but perfectly suited for operation in the village.
In Asian countries, tricycles are used as freight and passenger transport and are called "Tuk-tuk".
Tricycles can be divided into two types: cab and cabless. A tricycle equipped with a cabin can be used until late autumn and even at the beginning of winter. Modern models of cabin tricycles are equipped with a windshield, stove, wipers and a comfortable passenger seat. This makes the small agile trike almost a complete analogue of small cars such as Daewoo Matiz. However, maintenance of a three-wheeled motorcycle is several times easier and cheaper.
Tricycles can be controlled by an autopilot or a steering wheel, as in a motorcycle, on electric traction or on fuel.
In many countries, the tricycle is the most affordable means of transportation for both passenger and freight traffic.
The use of a tricycle in cargo transportation
The carrying capacity of most tricycles ranges from 250 kilograms to one ton. They can be either with an all-metal body or covered with an awning. The possibilities of such a vehicle are endless. The ride can be used as a passenger taxi, but most often it is used in cargo transportation. It is used in small businesses to transport flowers, products, goods, documents. The scope of their application directly depends on the carrying capacity of the tricycle.
Their main advantages are low cost and low fuel costs. On average, with a load of one ton, a tricycle consumes no more than 4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. With the same parameters, a truck consumes about 9 liters per 100 kilometers. A three-wheeled motorcycle, with due observance of the maximum load capacity, can easily cope with the same tasks that a truck can cope with. However, the use of a trike will significantly reduce the cost of fuel and the purchase of trucks.
If you need to transport goods or products with a total weight of up to one ton, then the tricycle is ideal for this and will save a round amount that can be spent on other needs.
