Honda Three Wheeler Patent Applied For

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I've never ridden any of the three wheelers but I have read several test write ups on the three wheeled Piaggio scooter which is a leaning design and testers have been very impressed with the cornering traction, especially in wet conditions with twice the rubber footprint in front compared to a conventional motorcycle. The Honda, like the Piaggio, has a fairly narrow front track-an advantage in places where filtering is legal. I think a "bike" like this could easily embarrass some high dollar sport bikes by virtue of higher than normal cornering speeds. A leaning trike with this layout would seem to have all the advantages of a two wheeled bike plus additional traction at the front. Extra weight on the front might be the only disadvantage.