10 Trikes That Marry Long-Distance Touring With Rock-Solid Stability

Touring bikes are one of the most lavish lineups of motorcycles today that offer the highest levels of riding comfort and luxury. However, all its perks come with an unavoidable con—weight. Balancing and riding these land yachts around gets very tricky for many, especially new riders. That’s where trikes come, which, with the extra wheel and heavier underpinnings, do add a lot more heft. But they also add perks like a lot more storage space, a more comfortable seating layout, especially for the pillion, and the advantage of not needing to “balance” the motorcycle anymore.

These 10 athletic options also add rock-solid stability and an involving riding experience to the mix. Apart from popular trikes from Harley-Davidson, Can-Am, and Polaris, this list also includes a few new and lesser-known offerings, ranging from one that packs a Kawasaki sports-bike-sourced engine to another that goes all-American with a small-block V-8.

Campagna T-Rex RR

Price: $64,999

Campagna Motors

The most expensive trike on this list is also a lesser-known creation that has a sports bike heart. The T-Rex RR (a cool name!) is powered by a Kawasaki ZX-14R-derived inline-four engine that produces an impressive 208 horsepower and 116.5 pound-feet of torque. This engine induces elevated touring capabilities with a meaty mid-range torque and strong top-end performance. The rider and occupant sit cocooned in a standard roll-cage chassis, and his reverse trike can also be equipped with an optional four-point racing harness. Contributing to its rock-solid stability are features like adjustable suspension, numerous electronic rider aids, and a low-slung design.

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BossHoss Coupe Trike

Price: $64,535

BossHoss

BossHoss is a brand that screams “go big or go home.” They are famed for plonking small-block V8s onto custom-made heavy-duty underpinnings. While this is impressive, the whole setup weighs over 1,000 pounds, making it quite a hefty affair. But the BossHoss Coupe Trike makes good use of this weight by translating it into stability. The Coupe Trike rivals traditional cruiser-bike-based trikes from Harley-Davidson.

Still, it boasts a significant performance advantage with its 6,200 cc LS3 V8 Engine, producing up to 445 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. The pillion gets dedicated handrests and back support, and this heavy-duty trike is equipped with a four-speed automatic gearbox for relaxed mile-munching sessions.

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Rewaco Pur 3 Touring

Starting Price: $45,900

Rewaco

This is a relatively lesser-known German automaker known for producing well-rounded trikes. Despite having limited footfall, Rewaco’s line-up of trikes is very popular among three-wheeler fans for nailing the balance of ride quality, comfort, luxury, and convenience. The Pur 3 Touring is the one among its trike line-up that scores high on comfort. Powered by a 1,499 cc inline-4 engine, this trike produces 110 horsepower and is coupled to a slick 7-speed automatic transmission with a power shifter. Its low-slung design and heft of over 1,400 pounds contribute to riding stability with a low center of gravity.

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Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra

Price: $37,999

Harley-Davidson

The most expensive Harley-Davidson trike available today doesn’t leave any stone unturned to offer the highest degree of comfort, convenience, luxury, and riding stability. It is technically a Street Glide with an additional wheel, a lot more storage space, and elevated comfort levels. Powering this land yacht is the coveted Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin that produces 95 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque.

Both the rider and pillion are well cocooned in this trike, with a windscreen atop the iconic batwing fairing that eradicates fatigue from the constant gush of wind. The pillion enjoys more perks with a cozy couch-like saddle complete with back and arm support. The Tri-Glide Ultra is also equipped with numerous technology features, notable among which are cruise control, an infotainment system, and a range of safety features, including ABS, electronic brake force distribution, traction control, drag-torque slip control system, and cornering enhanced safety assists.

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Polaris Slingshot R

Price: $34,999

Polaris

Apart from the Campagna T-Rex RR mentioned above, this is the only other trike on this list that offers a car-like experience in a compact and minimal trike package. Polaris is renowned for its Slingshot family, and the R strikes the perfect balance of comfort, sportiness, and stability. It is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine producing a grin-worthy 204 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque.

Its low-slung design helps keep the center of gravity lower, which in turn translates to better on-road stability through corners and on straights. The pillion and rider are treated with both comfort and sporty appeal as the Slingshot R gets comfortable R-exclusive bucket seats. Other notable features include a 7-inch touchscreen with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Rockford Fosgate audio system, and Brembo brakes, among others.

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3

Price: $34,999

Harley-Davidson

This is the middle-ground of trikes from Harley-Davidson. This gorgeous-looking trike is a Road Glide touring bike dialed up with an extra wheel, a lot more luggage space, and elevated riding comfort. It is powered by the same Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin as the aforementioned Tri-Glide Ultra, but is an air-cooled system as opposed to the Tri’s twin-cooled. This results in a marginal decrease in performance to 90 horsepower (from 93 horsepower) and 119 pound-feet of torque (as opposed to 120 pound-feet on the Tri-Glide Ultra).

However, this isn’t a bummer because the Road Glide 3 offers similar levels of comfort, convenience, and stability. Harley-Davidson offers easy adjustability for this trike’s rear suspension with a single-knob preload adjustment. Notable technology features include a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and a Boom! Box GTS audio system with four speakers as standard.

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Can-Am Canyon Redrock

Price: $32,299

Can-Am

This trike has stirred up the trike community with its do-it-all approach. The Can-Am Canyon Redrock can commute, tour, and even explore the trails. Thanks to its similarities with the popular Can-Am Spyder F3, the Canyon’s on-road duties are sorted with heightened stability and comfort levels. This is courtesy of its 67.6-inch wheelbase and 62.2-inch track width at the front.

The top-spec Redrock trim takes things up a notch with features like semi-active suspension, a backup camera, and a customizable ride mode. Contributing to its touring side are premium and durable luggage compartments, with further LEGO-like add-ons that help the rider to curate a Can-Am Canyon Redrock of their own. This badass trike is powered by a familiar liquid-cooled inline-3 engine producing 115 horsepower and 96 pound-feet of torque.

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Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

Price: $31,999

Harley-Davidson

This is the most affordable trike from Harley-Davidson. This is also the most barebones of the lot, which might sound negating to what a trike is known for, but the Freewheeler does have its fair share of perks. It beautifully blends old-school cruiser bike charm into a three-wheeled setup. Powering this stripped-down trike is the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin that produces 90 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque.

Similar to the Road Glide 3, the Freewheeler boasts a lower curb weight. This is strictly a solo trike that sacrifices the pillion setup for a spacious luggage compartment. The low-slung design adds to its stability. A unique perk to this Harley is its urban riding capabilities. The barebones design and relaxed V-twin help the Freewheeler be relatively easy to ride on city roads.

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Can-Am Spyder RT Limited

Price: $30,699

Can-Am

While the Spyder RT Limited might not have the do-it-all character of the Canyon Redrock, this Can-Am trike nails its on-road capabilities with heightened levels of performance, comfort, convenience, and stability. It is powered by a 1,330 cc three-cylinder mill producing 115 horsepower and 96 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox for an easier riding experience.

Contributing to its stability are features such as a superior suspension setup consisting of double A-arms with an anti-roll bar up front and Sachs big-bore shocks with self-leveling air preload adjustment at the rear. The extended wheelbase of 67.5 inches and a low center of gravity also contribute to keeping this trike stable at all times.

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Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

Price: $28,099

Can-Am

This is Can-Am’s version of a cruiser-inspired trike. The Spyder F3 Limited has a low seat height that offers a relaxed seating layout with forward-set footpegs and a wide handlebar. Power comes from a 1,330 cc inline-3 engine that produces 115 horsepower and 96 pound-feet of torque. Despite being a fully loaded touring-ready trike, complete with a top box and hard side cases, the Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited impresses with a low curb weight of 889 pounds, making it the lightest trike in this group. It gets the same top-spec suspension setup as the Spyder RT above.

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