Interesting.

 

I did one last year.. I enjoyed it, but less than a motorcycle. The power was good (compared to my Dyna-Glide), but ride was a bit darty over any crown in the road, and any direction change had me moving the opposite way of the turn which was a bit odd. Took a bit to be comfortable using the foot only for braking. Driving over gravel and loose surfaces was very nice though.

For me, I still prefer 2 wheels to 3.

 

Hey Steve, have you seen the one Lake Villa is using for the Police?

 

I don't really see the point in something like this. It is some kind of pavement atv or land seadoo, probably under powered for it's weight.

 

I have not seen that police bike yet (fortunately). I do see a few out and around most Sunday mornings.
Their target market is people who have not ridden bikes before.. They have traction control, stability control, ABS, and also offer a semi-automatic trans as an option.

It puts out over 100 hp and weighs under 1000 pounds, so it's not exactly a slug (unless you are comparing them to sportbikes). I was in 3rd at 60mph in the middle of the powerband, and there were still a couple gears to go.

 

Whether you are in this or on a bike when you get hit by a** in an SUV not paying attention you will still be killed... So I will take the bike and I guess get the more "pure" experience.