Motor Trike

What Motor Trike does

Motor Trike, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Troup, Texas, that designs and builds conversion kits transforming two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes. Its core products are Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) and Independent Front Suspension (IFS) kits — including patented air ride suspension and a patent-pending 1:1 steering system — covering more than eight OEM brands (Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory, Yamaha) and roughly thirty model variants, with kits typically priced between $7,495 and $7,999.99. The company also offers solid-axle kits, reverse-trike kits, trailers through sister company Thoroughbred Motorsports, and motorcycle accessories via the 2018 acquisition of Hoppe Industries.

Production is fully in-house at a 108,000-square-foot facility on 75 acres, equipped with three robotic welders, fifteen downdraft paint booths, and two sub-assembly lines. The company sells exclusively through a network of more than 250 authorized dealers who handle installation, with secondary wholesale distribution through Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited for accessory products, and direct web-store sales of merchandise. End customers are primarily individual motorcycle riders — often older, touring-oriented, or riders with physical limitations — seeking the motorcycle experience with the added stability of a third wheel, and the value proposition centers on engineering pedigree (NASCAR and Formula SAE backgrounds), in-house manufacturing quality, and a 3-year/60,000-mile kit warranty.

Name

Motor Trike

Legal name

Motor Trike, Inc.

Website

https://motortrike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Motor Trike, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1994 in Troup, Texas, that designs and sells Independent Rear and Front Suspension conversion kits transforming two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes for individual riders across eight major motorcycle brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trike Conversion Kits: Motor Trike manufactures and sells trike conversion kits that transform two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes. Kits are sold through a network of 250+ authorized dealers who also perform installations. Each kit includes the trike body, suspension components, wheels, and typically includes a 3-year/60,000-mile warranty.
2. Trailers: Through sister company Thoroughbred Motorsports, Motor Trike offers trailers (GLT and Lil' Deuce models) for transporting trikes and motorcycles. These are sold through the same dealer network.
3. Accessories: Motor Trike offers a wide range of accessories including reverse gears, rake kits, running boards, fender bras, light bars, trailer hitches, trunk accessories, and trike covers. Many accessories are now available through Hoppe Industries after the acquisition.
4. Merchandise: The company sells branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, luggage, and IRS suspension posters through their web store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Motor Trike, Inc. manufactures trike conversion kits that transform two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes. The company produces Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) and Independent Front Suspension (IFS) conversion kits, as well as solid axle kits and reverse trike kits for major motorcycle brands including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory, and Yamaha. Through its sister company Thoroughbred Motorsports, it also manufactures trailers for transporting trikes, and through the acquired Hoppe Industries brand it offers motorcycle accessories such as fairings, windshields, and audio systems.

Product overview

Motor Trike, Inc. is a trike conversion kit manufacturer that transforms two-wheeled motorcycles into three-wheeled trikes. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of conversion products across multiple motorcycle brands including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory, and Yamaha. Product lines include Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) and Independent Front Suspension (IFS) conversion kits, solid axle kits, and reverse trike kits. The company also manufactures trailers (GLT and Lil' Deuce through Thoroughbred Motorsports), sells accessories (chrome bumpers, fender bras, light bars, rake kits, reverse gears, running boards, trike covers), and acquired Hoppe Industries for fairings and audio accessories. All kits include patented air ride suspension, tires/wheels, interior trunk light, and 3-year/60,000-mile warranty. Products are distributed through over 250 authorized dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motor Trike Gladiator IRS trike conversion kit for Harley-Davidson FL Series motorcycles (Electra Glide, Street Glide, Ultra Classic) from 1997-2024, with patented air ride suspension and color-matched fiberglass body.
• Motor Trike GTX-Sportster IRS trike conversion kit for Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and 1200 models from 2004-2022.
• Motor Trike Spartan IRS trike conversion kit for Harley-Davidson Softail family (Heritage Softail Classic, Softail Deluxe, Fat Boy) from 1997-2017, excluding Springer models.
• Motor Trike V-Rod Coupe Solid axle trike conversion kit for Harley-Davidson V-Rod models from 2007-2017.
• Motor Trike Condor IRS trike conversion kit for 2018-current Honda Gold Wing GL1800. First conversion supporting both DCT automatic and manual transmission Gold Wing options, with over 4 inches suspension travel, 9.2 cu ft storage with 12-volt power source.
• Motor Trike Razor IRS trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1800 models from 2001-2017.
• Motor Trike Adventure IRS trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1800 from 2001-2017, with rear spoiler option including functioning run, brake, and turn signal lamps.
• Motor Trike Prowler RT Reverse IFS trike conversion for Honda Gold Wing GL1800 (2001-2010, 2012+), with 1:1 steering, Combined Braking System, and over 8.5 cu ft storage. First reverse trike kit from Motor Trike.
• Motor Trike Hornet RT Reverse IFS trike conversion for Honda CTX700 motorcycles (2013-current), with patent-pending 1:1 steering, automatic transmission support, over 4 inches suspension travel, and 3.23 cu ft trunk storage with 12-volt power source.
• Motor Trike Fastback/2+2 Solid axle trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1800 motorcycles.
• Motor Trike Raptor IRS trike conversion kit for Honda F6B Gold Wing from 2013.
• Motor Trike Phoenix IRS trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1500 from 1988-2000.
• Motor Trike Coupe (GL1500) Solid axle trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1500.
• Motor Trike Classic II Solid axle trike conversion kit for Honda Gold Wing GL1500.
• Motor Trike VTX 1300/1800 Kit Solid axle trike conversion kit for Honda VTX 1300 and 1800 motorcycles (2002-2010), excluding Fury models.
• Motor Trike Valkyrie/Interstate Kit Solid axle trike conversion kit for Honda Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate motorcycles from 1999-2004.
• Motor Trike GT3 Scooter trike conversion kit for Honda Silver Wing motorcycles from 2001-current.
• Motor Trike Tomahawk I IRS trike conversion kit for Indian Chief, Chieftain, and Roadmaster motorcycles (2014-2019 for Chief/Chieftain; 2014-current for Roadmaster).
• Motor Trike Tomahawk II IRS trike conversion kit for Indian Challenger, Pursuit, Chieftain, and Roadmaster (Dark Horse, Limited, Elite) motorcycles from 2019-current.
• Motor Trike Avenger IRS trike conversion kit for Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, Classic LT, and Custom from 2006-current.
• Motor Trike Challenger IRS trike conversion kit for Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager, Vaquero, and Nomad from 2009-current, excluding Classic.
• Motor Trike Breeze Scooter trike conversion kit for Suzuki Burgman 650 from 2003-current.
• Motor Trike Thunderbird LT Kit IRS trike conversion kit for Triumph Thunderbird LT from 2015.
• Motor Trike Rocket 3 Kit IRS trike conversion kit for Triumph Rocket 3 touring and roadster models.
• Motor Trike Vortex IRS trike conversion kit for Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, and Hard-Ball touring motorcycles from 2010-current.
• Motor Trike Galaxy IRS trike conversion kit for Yamaha Stratoliner, Stratoliner Deluxe, and Roadliner.
• Thoroughbred Motorsports GLT Trailer Trailer designed for Honda GL 1800 motorcycles and similar styles. Features 15x4 inch Star Trailer Wheels and 6-pin connector for trailer run-brake-turn functions. Price $2,750.
• Thoroughbred Motorsports Lil' Deuce Trailer Trailer designed for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with true independent suspension, 15x4 inch Torque Thrust wheels with BF Goodrich T/A radial tires, 12-volt power source, and accommodates two full-size suitcases. Price $2,950.
• Harley-Davidson Mechanical Reverse Gear Mechanical reverse gear kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and trikes, with electronic kill switch and clutch-operated design. Compatible with 2009+ six-speed, 2007-2008 six-speed, and 1991-2006 five-speed models.
• General Accessories Comprehensive accessory line including chrome bumpers, fender bras, light bars, on-board air compressors, parking brake kits, rake kits, rear wheel upgrades, running boards, spoilers, trailer hitches, trike covers, and trunk accessories.
• Tri Glide Accessories Accessories specifically designed for Harley-Davidson Tri Glide motorcycles, including chrome light bars, trailer hitches, fender bras, Trax running boards, fog light assemblies, mechanical reverse gears, and suspension controllers.
• Hoppe Industries Products Motorcycle accessories acquired with Hoppe Industries, including fairings, windshields, trim, and audio accessories. Products sold under the Hoppe brand as a subsidiary of Motor Trike, Inc. with production in Troup, Texas.
• Drag Specialties Products Motor Trike products distributed through the Drag Specialties dealer network, including accessories and trike components.
• Motor Trike Merchandise Branded merchandise including T-shirts (Motor Trike, Thoroughbred Motorsports, Adventure), hats, luggage, and IRS suspension posters.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hoppe IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Motor Trike acquired Hoppe Industries in January 2018, bringing the award-winning motorcycle accessories manufacturer under the Motor Trike family. Hoppe Industries, led by founder John Hoppe, had been manufacturing fairings, windshields, trim, and audio accessories in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Production was relocated to Troup, Texas. Hoppe products continue to be sold under the Hoppe name and are now distributed through Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hannigan Trikes: Builds IRS trike conversions for Honda, Harley-Davidson, BMW, and metric platforms. Competes in the same premium touring trike segment with similar kit pricing and dealer-based installation.
• Champion Trikes: Manufactures trike conversion kits (including IRS platforms) for Harley-Davidson, Honda Gold Wing, and Indian motorcycles. Competes head-to-head with Motor Trike across the same donor platforms and dealer-installed model.
• Roadsmith Trikes: Specializes in trike conversions (including independent suspension) for Honda Gold Wing and other touring motorcycles. Direct competitor in the same niche and dealer-installed model.
• Lehman Trikes: Direct competitor manufacturing motorcycle-to-trike conversion kits for Honda, Harley-Davidson, and other platforms. Closest analog offering IRS-style trike conversions through a U.S. dealer network.
• Tilcor Trikes USA: Independent suspension trike conversion kits for Harley-Davidson and Honda touring motorcycles. Overlaps with Motor Trike's product positioning and dealer distribution approach.
• California SideCar (CSC): Manufactures trike and sidecar conversions for Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson, and other touring motorcycles. Direct rival in the dealer-installed motorcycle-to-trike category.

Broad incumbents

• BRP (Can-Am Spyder and Ryker): Bombardier Recreational Products produces factory three-wheeled motor vehicles (Spyder, Ryker) that compete for the same end consumer use case — three-wheel stability riding — but as OEM-built vehicles rather than conversion kits.
• Polaris Slingshot: Polaris-owned three-wheeled vehicle brand targeting the open-air riding market. Adjacent competitor for consumer discretionary dollars in the three-wheel riding experience category.
• Harley-Davidson Tri Glide: Factory three-wheeled touring motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Serves riders seeking three-wheel stability directly from the OEM rather than via aftermarket conversion, creating competitive pressure on Motor Trike's Harley conversion kits.

Emerging players

• Vanderhall Motor Works: Utah-based manufacturer of three-wheeled autocycles (Venice, Carmel, Brawley) targeting premium lifestyle riders. Emerging competitor in the three-wheel experience category though positioned as autocycles rather than trike conversions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MotorTrikeInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Motor-Trike-Inc/163822916967740
• Instagraminstagram.com/motor_trike
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concordant-systems-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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