Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

[crna59]

After the three wheel training course you have to go through in Washington, it was the first choice. Not for my own personal safety, but for for the people who would trust me to get on behind me. When I saw and felt how easy it was to get one of those others up on two wheels (in fact, you have to in order to pass the course) versus the overall stability and safety features of the Spyder, it just kept moving the sticks on me.

I have been an Instructor in WA State for about 10yr, and when you get your Endorsement for 3-wheel, that includes Side-car, Trike and Reverse Trike. We practice getting them up on 2 wheels ALOT! It's does have a giggle factor too! Another cool thing we do in class is the Drifting Exercise. WA State calls that an evasive maneuver! Okay... I can go with that. Love those Rainy Days where we can just drift... and drift... and drift!!!

 

[Ozarkwoods]

I am not sure what year they changed, but some of the newer harley trikes (like the RG3) have the independent rear system. From what I understand, it is much better than the straight axle for ride and handling.

I don’t believe they went with a full independent rear suspension. They improved it but it is still a solid rear axel.

Nov 3, 2025No, the 2026 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra will not have true independent rearsuspension (IRS); it will feature a new, more advanced solid axle with an articulating swingarm, but not true IRS. Rumors suggest a significant rear suspension upgrade, but it will not be the same as the separate, independent wheels found in aftermarket conversions or some competitors.