DFW Stallion Trikes of Dallas
This three-wheel vehicle, with 1 wheel in the front and 2 wheels
in the rear, offers drivers the thrill of an open air motorcycle ride with
the allure of a sports car. The Stallion has a frame and suspension designed completely
in-house by Motor Trike engineers, and is powered by a 2.3-liter Ford
four-cylinder engine built on Cologne Germany. The engine
produces 143 horsepower and 154 ft-lbs. of torque,
according to Motor Trike, which Thoroughbred says will give the Stallion the
power-to-weight ratio of a Mustang GT. Unlike a standard trike conversion,
the Stallion has a Ford 5-speed automatic transmission with reverse and a
steering wheel instead of handlebars. DFW Stallion Trikes of Dallas
The Stallion also has a 9.5-gallon fuel tank, which is much
larger than any motorcycle. Its fuel economy will rival that of some of
the hybrid cars with 38-MPG Highway - 30-MPG City. According to these
numbers, the cruise range should be close to 300 miles with a 2-gallon
reserve.
DFW Stallion Trikes of Dallas
Thoroghbred
Motorsports, a subsidiary of trike conversion producer Motor Trike has been
working on a trike from the ground up called the Stallion that was just
released. The Stallion has a frame and suspension designed completely
in-house by Motor Trike engineers, and is powered by a 2.3-liter Ford
four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 143 horsepower and 154 ft-lbs. of torque, according to Motor Trike, which
Thoroughbred says will give the Stallion the power-to-weight ratio of a
Mustang GT. Unlike a standard trike conversion, the Stallion has a Ford
5-speed automatic transmission with reverse and a steering wheel instead of
handlebars.
DFW Stallion Trikes of Dallas
In the automotive world, the world "stallion" usually
either conjures up images of a mustang or a certain prancing horse from
Italy. Thoroughbred Motorsports would like to change that perception with
their new three-wheeled vehicle. The company was started by Motor Trike, a
company which turns normal two-wheeled touring style motorcycles into trikes.
It seems that they got tired of working solely on machines designed by other
companies, so they set their sights on making their own. The vehicle that
they came up with is known as the Stallion, and uses mechanical parts from
Ford for the drivetrain. Similarly, the interior sports gages and a steering
wheel are right out of the Ford part catalog. The 2.3 liter four cylinder
engine produces 138 horsepower and allows for a power-to-weight ratio similar
to that the aforementioned 'stang. Most other main
components were developed in-house. Interested in how it drives... er, rides? The Stallion gets excellent fuel economy, 30
mpg in the city and 38 on the highway. These estimates seem rather believable
as well. DFW Stallion Trikes of Dallas
This three-wheel vehicle, with 1 wheel in the front and 2 wheels
in the rear, offers drivers the thrill of an open air motorcycle ride with
the allure of a sports car. The Stallion has a frame and suspension designed completely
in-house by Motor Trike engineers, and is powered by a 2.3-liter Ford
four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 155 horsepower and 160 ft-lbs. of torque, according to Motor Trike, which
Thoroughbred says will give the Stallion the power-to-weight ratio of a
Mustang GT. Unlike a standard trike conversion, the Stallion has a Ford
5-speed automatic transmission with reverse and a steering wheel instead of
handlebars. |
