Why a Slingshot?

First things First...

This is called a Motorcycle.  It's Not. Or, maybe it is.  It's technically a Trike , which  qualifies it as a Motorcycle in the US . Calling it a Trike stills drives a few nutz. Calling it a Motorcycle pushes the hardcore biker off the deep end!

Ok, lets be honest.  It's a 3 wheeled car, that doesn't have to meet all the BS safety regulations due to it being, legally, a Trike.  So, it's legally a Motorcycle.  Still with me?

It's got 2 wheels up front, 1 in back.  Remember when the CanAm Spyder came out and we were all scratching our heads?   Same concept except the passengers sit side by side. So, you can use the HOV lanes in heavy traffic; by ourself.  You can attend motorcycle rallys ( that'll piss a few off ) .  You can ride with or without a helmet ( well, depends on your motorcycle helmet laws).  Mostly, you get to be different and have some crazy fun!

So, we can agree that legally.. technically... its a Bike.  Ok... now we're getting somewhere.   No Airbags.  No Roof.  No doors.  Low to the Ground .  Fast .  Built for Fun.  See why they went the 'bike' route? Think "street legal go-cart' and we're getting close.  Except that we're talking FAST.  STABLE.  ROCKET....   or , something like that.

So, the 'haters' are losing their minds because it's "NOT A BIKE!".  Ok... it's sorta', not, really .

But, the point is this. Its designed for one purpose .  Going Fast , Having fun, and enjoying your environment .  Sounds similar to those of us that ride a bike. For those that have never ridden a bike, you don't know what you're missing.  And if you'll never ride a 2 wheeler, now you can experience a little of what we do , every time we saddle up and head out!

Is this thing Ugly?  Hmmmm.. I thought so when I first saw it.  It's grown on me.   My guess is it'll grow on many, and then it'll sell like Hot Cakes.

Then, the aftermarket will pop in with performance goodies since it's based on a rock solid ,  proven, 2.4 Motor.  Think Superchargers and TurboChargers.

For those that are shocked, this isn't the first.  There are several other 'bikes' that have been here before.   But they are EXPENSIVE !  Up to 3 times the cost of this.  The 'T-Rex' is probably the best known.  Feel free to get one instead if you've got $65k burning a whole in your pocket. Hell, I bet you don't even know what a T-Rex or Morgan is?  That's ok..most don't.  But these type of vehicles are about to go mainstream, and most will soon know what a Slingshot is!

So, in a few months, the fun begins!  Well, for those of us that have an "M" on our license.  It is a Motorcyle and you can't drive one legally without the proper endorsement!

Does that drive YOU nutz?