After the arrival of the first 3-wheeler in 2006, the tricycle market has continued to evolve towards models that are ever more stable, equipped, and practical on a daily basis. Safer than a motorcycle, less bulky than a car… Here are some essential advantages of the 3-wheel scooter.
Discover our buying guide to better choose your 3-wheel scooter. Review the advantages and disadvantages before choosing your tricycle.
1. The 3-wheel scooter, a safe vehicle
The 3-wheel scooter is, as its name suggests, a scooter above all. An urban machine which, already with its two wheels, wants to be safer than a motorcycle in an urban environment. This thanks to larger fairings for a enhanced driver protection, both in terms of the seat (the legs being “in” the scooter and not around it) and in the face of bad weather (windshield and other accessories for the handles, among others). A little wider than a classic model, a 3-wheel scooter will therefore naturally be more secure on a daily basis, especially when it comes to sneaking between vehicles in urban areas, in particular when traffic becomes denser at rush hour. The same goes for braking, more efficient with one more wheel!
2. Foolproof stability
Big advantage of a 3-wheeler compared to a scooter or a motorcycle: stability. 3-wheel scooters have a front axle stabilization system, which allows the vehicle to stand up “on its own” when the function is engaged. A major asset, since it not only helps to gain stability (and confidence), but also comfort during urban journeys. On this point, we particularly appreciate the anti-tilting system of the new Peugeot Metropolis for example, whose precise and responsive tilt lock prevents us from putting our feet on the ground during our journeys, both at the stop sign and at a red light. Royal.
3. Maximum comfort, alone or in pairs
Another advantage of riding a 3-wheel scooter: comfort. Tricycles, by virtue of their format, generally benefit from a generous, wide and comfortable saddle, which pilot and passenger can enjoy without tiring after a few minutes on the road. But the comfort doesn’t stop there! To take the example of the Made in France scooter, which to our taste is one of the masters in the field, opting for the three-wheel Peugeot Metropolis SW allows you to enjoy a real passenger backrest lined with a trunk for a maximized carrying capacity. This in addition to the flat floor, already present on the model in its standard Peugeot Metropolis configuration. A 3-wheel scooter is therefore an ally of comfort and safety even for long journeys, solo or in duo.
4. A more efficient engine
Unlike small 125cc motorcycles, 3-wheel scooters can be fitted with larger displacement engines, and developing more power while remaining drivable with the B license (+ 7-hour training for category A1). On a daily basis, higher displacement and power translate into sharper acceleration and relaunching. A reactivity that is not refusal especially when it comes to getting out of a bad situation in the middle of urban traffic. One 400cc PowerMotion engine like that of the Peugeot Metropolis, for example, develops 35.6 horsepower and 38.1 Nm of torque, which makes it the most efficient 3-wheeler in its category.
5. A concentrate of technology
Finally, the space available on board a 3-wheel scooter allows it to accommodate greater and more complete technological equipment than on a classic scooter or motorcycle:
- Digital instrumentation
- Smart and connected dashboard
- Keyless start …
So many high-tech equipment straight from the automotive world! On this point, we cannot help but think again of Peugeot Motocycles, whose automotive know-how and Made in France are found on the dashboard of the Peugeot Metropolis at the cutting edge of technology since it is inspired by beautiful i-Cockpit environment of the manufacturer’s cars. Other options can enhance the comfort / practicality of a 3-wheel scooter:
- The speed regulator
- Driving worlds
- Heated grips
So, are you ready to take the plunge?
After the arrival of the first 3-wheeler in 2006, the tricycle market has continued to evolve towards models that are ever more stable, equipped, and practical on a daily basis. Safer than a motorcycle, less bulky than a car… Here are some essential advantages of the 3-wheel scooter.
Discover our buying guide to better choose your 3-wheel scooter. Review the advantages and disadvantages before choosing your tricycle.
1. The 3-wheel scooter, a safe vehicle
The 3-wheel scooter is, as its name suggests, a scooter above all. An urban machine which, already with its two wheels, wants to be safer than a motorcycle in an urban environment. This thanks to larger fairings for a enhanced driver protection, both in terms of the seat (the legs being “in” the scooter and not around it) and in the face of bad weather (windshield and other accessories for the handles, among others). A little wider than a classic model, a 3-wheel scooter will therefore naturally be more secure on a daily basis, especially when it comes to sneaking between vehicles in urban areas, in particular when traffic becomes denser at rush hour. The same goes for braking, more efficient with one more wheel!
2. Foolproof stability
Big advantage of a 3-wheeler compared to a scooter or a motorcycle: stability. 3-wheel scooters have a front axle stabilization system, which allows the vehicle to stand up “on its own” when the function is engaged. A major asset, since it not only helps to gain stability (and confidence), but also comfort during urban journeys. On this point, we particularly appreciate the anti-tilting system of the new Peugeot Metropolis for example, whose precise and responsive tilt lock prevents us from putting our feet on the ground during our journeys, both at the stop sign and at a red light. Royal.
3. Maximum comfort, alone or in pairs
Another advantage of riding a 3-wheel scooter: comfort. Tricycles, by virtue of their format, generally benefit from a generous, wide and comfortable saddle, which pilot and passenger can enjoy without tiring after a few minutes on the road. But the comfort doesn’t stop there! To take the example of the Made in France scooter, which to our taste is one of the masters in the field, opting for the three-wheel Peugeot Metropolis SW allows you to enjoy a real passenger backrest lined with a trunk for a maximized carrying capacity. This in addition to the flat floor, already present on the model in its standard Peugeot Metropolis configuration. A 3-wheel scooter is therefore an ally of comfort and safety even for long journeys, solo or in duo.
4. A more efficient engine
Unlike small 125cc motorcycles, 3-wheel scooters can be fitted with larger displacement engines, and developing more power while remaining drivable with the B license (+ 7-hour training for category A1). On a daily basis, higher displacement and power translate into sharper acceleration and relaunching. A reactivity that is not refusal especially when it comes to getting out of a bad situation in the middle of urban traffic. One 400cc PowerMotion engine like that of the Peugeot Metropolis, for example, develops 35.6 horsepower and 38.1 Nm of torque, which makes it the most efficient 3-wheeler in its category.
5. A concentrate of technology
Finally, the space available on board a 3-wheel scooter allows it to accommodate greater and more complete technological equipment than on a classic scooter or motorcycle:
- Digital instrumentation
- Smart and connected dashboard
- Keyless start …
So many high-tech equipment straight from the automotive world! On this point, we cannot help but think again of Peugeot Motocycles, whose automotive know-how and Made in France are found on the dashboard of the Peugeot Metropolis at the cutting edge of technology since it is inspired by beautiful i-Cockpit environment of the manufacturer’s cars. Other options can enhance the comfort / practicality of a 3-wheel scooter:
- The speed regulator
- Driving worlds
- Heated grips
So, are you ready to take the plunge?
