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GG Taurus � a 4 Cylinder BMW Reverse Trike from GG Technik of Switzerland

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  • GG Taurus � a 4 Cylinder BMW Reverse Trike from GG Technik of Switzerland



    If you remember the GG Quad mentioned here before then you'll immediately see the family resemblance in the Taurus. The GG (Grueter & Gut) Quad runs a BMW boxer engine, later evolving into the GG Quadster using the inline 4 from the BMW K1200S. I didn't notice their next logical step when they re-engineered the Quadster into a reverse trike, called the Taurus. I came across the Taurus in the BMW Customs book I just reviewed and it could be an interesting alternative to a Can Am Spyder if they decide to bring it to the US. GG Quad North America has been trying to make the quad street legal but the Taurus would be a slam dunk for certification with the Can Am already on the road.

    Since the 175 hp, 6 speed Taurus would be the pricier trike, most casual riders looking for a reverse trike would most likely opt for the Can Am, but, for those who can't be seen on what anyone else is riding, who have to be a little bit faster and are willing and able to pay for the experience, the Taurus would be pretty sweet. There's no indication this is coming stateside but you never know.
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      Since it has flat wheels, it will not counter steer, just like Cam Am Spyder.

      I wonder how these 3 wheelers feel when they steer above 100 kmph, given that its a 175 bhp vehicle.
      Personally speaking, I'd rather steer a 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler above a certain speeds, but not a 3 wheeler. Just don't have the confidence or maybe, it feels unsafe to me.


      We hope no one expects it to come to India like people on xbhp often do.
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        Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
        Since it has flat wheels, it will not counter steer, just like Cam Am Spyder.

        I wonder how these 3 wheelers feel when they steer above 100 kmph, given that its a 175 bhp vehicle.
        Personally speaking, I'd rather steer a 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler above a certain speeds, but not a 3 wheeler. Just don't have the confidence or maybe, it feels unsafe to me.


        We hope no one expects it to come to India like people on xbhp often do.

        even i was thinking the same.....how will it feel when taking a corner at triple digit speeds...how will it balance since it can't lean.....
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
          Since it has flat wheels, it will not counter steer, just like Cam Am Spyder.
          Here you can drift

          Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
          even i was thinking the same.....how will it feel when taking a corner at triple digit speeds...how will it balance since it can't lean.....
          Guess for added stability the person driving will have to lean just like we do.
          Only the bike wont lean with him.
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            On Indian potholed roads, any which way you steer, one of the wheels will still hit the pothole..



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