Concept tricycle Piaggio PAM

An increasing number of urban residents for easy movement within the metropolis are trying to transfer to motorcycles and scooters. But for many two-wheeled transport is still associated with increased risk, lack of comfort and constant dependence on weather conditions. Perhaps it is for them is the concept of Piaggio PAM.

In 2006, an Italian engineering company Piaggio has made a real revolution by launching a three-wheeled scooter MP3, which to this day remains one of the most successful models of the manufacturer of Pontedera. To date, the Piaggio managed to sell more than 130,000 tricycles MP3 worldwide.

Perhaps, on the eve of the 130th anniversary of the Italian company Piaggio decided to release an electric version of the popular scooter. As a starting point the concept of perfect Piaggio PAM, developed Madella designer Simone (Simone Madella).

The concept of the electric scooter Piaggio PAM is designed for the city and on the idea of ​​the designer must provide a comfortable movement within the metropolis and at the same time help to unload traffic. Scooter is equipped with three wheels, which adds to its stability, and the roof, all of which allows the driver hardly depend on the weather. The windshield and roof scooter made ​​of a material «Sun Glass», which collects solar energy charging the built-in rechargeable battery.

Furthermore, the inner part of the windshield can be displayed as a projection of the dashboard, and GPS navigation, is particularly valuable in large cities with many branched streets. In contrast, small scooters and motorcycles on the concept of Piaggio PAM enough space for the installation of airbags, which can provide additional protection in the event of an accident.

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A3W Motiv: Unusual concept of tricycle from Julien Rondino

The French designer Julien Rondino (it is visible under impression from three-wheeled Suzuki Hayabusa) has presented the variant unusual trike.

Truely, despite the fact that what on this device three wheels are used, tricycle (in habitual understanding) it to name difficult. It is even more difficult to find the reasons for installation of the third wheel and complication of a habitual design. However, no doubts have stopped Frenchman representing concept A3W Motiv.


Julien writes on the site that the frame design means a bend at motorcycle turn. Wheel disks - huge diameter, as at motorcycles Buell. By the way, the engine for concept A3W Motiv he has chosen 999-kubovyj LC8 V-twin from KTM. Why KTM? Not important, after that here are more important questions to Julien.

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