Tilting Motor Works has designed, built and patented a tilting three wheeled vehicle that has two wheels up front and a single powered rear wheel. What makes this vehicle unique is that all three wheels tilt as the vehicle turns. The tilting three wheeler steers, leans and handles like a motorcycle but has greater safety and stability features compared to a motorcycle. The idea for making a tilting three wheeled vehicle arose from the desire to make a safer and more stable motorcycle with the same exhilarating ride characteristics. The initial product will be a conversion kit that will replace a stock motorcycle’s single front tire with two leaning wheels. The conversion kits will eventually be offered with an optional pivot locking system which will allow the vehicle to be self supporting at a stop.
The major drawback to motorcycles is the limited safety and stability inherent with having only one front tire. The single front tire limits the amount of braking and traction that can be achieved. With only one front tire, a motorcycle can lose traction on a slippery patch of sand or oil in the road causing the bike to lose control. Having two tires will allow one tire to slip and yet will allow the vehicle to remain in control as the other wheel maintains traction. The TTW, with two front tires, greatly increases the braking capacity and significantly improves the amount of traction available. The TTW is a safer and more stable vehicle and will open motorcycle riding to people who have stability concerns about riding motorcycles. Tilting Motor Works is at the forefront in the technological development of tilting three wheelers.
The conversion kits will be sold and installed through a network of motorcycle dealers as an aftermarket accessory. Initial sales will commence in 2010.
