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Kinda Looks like what Harley is working on.....

Closely following the launch of the new Tri Glide, Harley-Davidson is smashing their stereotype with a trike that leans into the bends like a normal motorcycle.

This is not the first time we've heard about – a leaning Harley-Davidson trike. But only now can we say with a decided amount of certainty that this model will indeed be launched, and by the looks of it at the Intermot show in October.

A US Patent Office details a registration by Harley-Davidson for "leaning suspension mechanics", along with a number of line sketches.

According to these sketches Harley is working along the lines of the Can-Am Spyder, which has proved very popular in the UK. The Harley-Davidson trike relies on a Y-shaped structure, like the Can-Am, with two wheels in the front for improved stability and handling, and one wheel in the rear.

On cornering the trike tilts so that the rider can lean into the bends, much like a normal motorcycle. Some of the advantage over a two wheeler are added steadiness especially on wet roads and hard braking, as well as extra comfort. Yet you don't sacrifice any of the wind-in-your-face motorcycle experience.

The three-wheel format is especially appealing to motorists keen to switch to a motorcycle because of the economic benefit, yet hesitant because of the perceived danger.

No mention has been made of the power source that will drive this trike, but it is unlikely to be a V-Rod engine. At least by the look of the drawings it seems that Harley has rather opted for an air-cooled V-twin. All eyes on the Intermot show then, which is kicking off in just more than two weeks.

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That Harley looks pretty cool. I guess this is all part of futurization.

That spyder though is very impressive, I knew it woudl not be long for another similar machine or design concept. It's growing in popularity.

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