Maybe this should be my next trike?

[W0X0F]

I just received  an invite to test drive/ride a Vanderhall from Vanderhall of L.A.  I have never heard of it.  Anyone familiar with this beast?  The specs say turbo charged 1.4 liter, 6-speed auto.  Curious if anyone has any knowledge of it.  Thx

[The emperor has no clothes]

I followed one on Hiway 93/95 in Vegas a couple years ago. It was 2 Sikh Indian dudes. They seemed very nervous and afraid of it. Other than that, I know nothing about them. It did look pretty cool though. Really low to the ground. Their heads were about at my waist height when I went around them.

[Dennis from Blythe]

Oh yeah Tim, you should definitely test drive that.

I've seen similar vehicles like that at this past motorcycle show in Long Beach. 

May not even need to wear a helmet, being in Arizona.

[Jess from VA]

Very cool.  Base model under $30K.  180hp, mostly GM, antilock brakes, auto/paddle shift, 2-wheel front drive, rear free-wheels with a brake.

Leno's garage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X71spAvmw4

A trike is not a bike (except for a ton of laws and regs), but better than no bike at all for many.

Funny, all kinds of car regs are not applicable, and it licenses as a bike, but it has seat belts (a very good idea), and you don't have to wear a helmet.

I like that you are not buried down inside.  It has a heater and heated seats. Real auto glass, no plastic, 1375 dry weight.  400 Watt BT Sound. All ABS bodywork.  I think my interstate has more storage.



Front tires, 235/35Z R19,  Rear 315/30Z R20   Brembo brakes.

[Gary]

I think my interstate has more storage.

No center position rear view mirror so a nice size luggage rack and roll bag/duffel to match your IS storage... 

[W0X0F]

yeah, I am guessing luggage was not a high priority with the design team.  Between the Polaris Slingshot and Vanderhall, the Vanderhall kinda reminds me of a retro look, perhaps an old Bugeye Sprite, where the Slingshot is kind of a Transformers Decepticon look.

One thing I was kind of curious about would be running on wet roads.  Depending on the version of Slingshot, the rear tire either has a fender covering it or the body extends over and covers it.  To me it looks as though the Vanderhall would sling water into the cockpit.  I guess one needs to avoid puddles.

$30K is a little rich for my blood, but, one more thing to keep in mind when I outgrow a 2-wheeler.  Maybe a vendor will have some at next year's AZ bike week.

Thank you for all the cool information!