Product in development. The Trident Motorcycle is a product under development. The design is preliminary and limited, and the motorcycle is not commercially available. It cannot be ordered or purchased at this time. This website provides general product information about design and development work completed to date.
The Trident Motorcycle™ is a three-wheeled personal roadster being developed so that it can be ridden by people with physical disabilities, including wheelchair users, as well as by riders without disabilities.
The Trident is being designed for riders with mobility restrictions and for riders without them.
The design is intended to serve wheelchair users, amputees, riders using prosthetics, and riders with musculoskeletal conditions that prevent them from riding a standard motorcycle.
The images on this site are engineering renderings and photographs of design work completed between 2019 and 2023. No completed production vehicle exists at this time.
Design and development work to date
Chassis layout, body panel design, and the wheelchair entry sequence have been developed in 3D and documented in drawings and renderings. Figures shown on this site are design targets taken from component specifications and engineering drawings. They have not been confirmed by testing of a completed vehicle.
Three-Wheel Chassis
The design uses a three-wheel layout with independent front suspension and front-wheel drive. Chassis geometry is established in the current drawings; handling has not been validated by road testing.
Design Weight
Combined design weight of the motorcycle with rider and electric wheelchair is estimated at approximately 1,200 lb. This is a design estimate, not a weighed figure.
Powertrain Selection
The internal combustion design specifies a turbocharged VTEC engine with cockpit-adjustable boost. Output figures come from the component specification and have not been measured in a completed Trident.
Built around the individual rider
The Trident is being designed to be built around one rider's measurements, equipment and physical requirements, rather than produced to a single fixed configuration. The frame design constrains the wheelchair at multiple retaining points so that the chair and rider are held to the chassis.
The fitting process
A list of the rider's needs is established in writing and through photographs. Software currently in development is intended to record the rider's size, the physical support they require, and the wheelchair they use — powered or manually propelled. Those details determine how the wheelchair is fixtured to the chassis. Where an automatic transmission is required for the rider's comfort, it is specified at this stage. This process is defined in design documents; it has not yet been carried out for a delivered vehicle.
The Trident Motorcycle™ is being designed to accommodate multiple rider types, including riders with disabilities and riders who require wheelchair access.
Product Development Status
Where the Trident Motorcycle actually stands today. This section describes work already completed and work not yet completed.
1. Concept — complete
The concept is defined: a three-wheel chassis with front-wheel drive, an adjustable suspension that lowers the vehicle, and a rear section that swings away so a wheelchair user can enter from the rear. Two powertrain paths are defined — internal combustion and electric.
2. Design and engineering — in progress
3D design work covering the chassis, body panels, cockpit and the wheelchair entry sequence has been completed and documented in renderings and drawings dated 2019 through 2023. The frame is drawn in chrome-moly tubing. Drive components have been selected from Honda passenger-car parts to make future service more widely available. Design work is ongoing and subject to change.
3. Rider-fitting software — in development
Software intended to capture rider measurements, physical support requirements and wheelchair type is currently being developed. It is not finished and is not in use.
4. Prototype — not yet complete
No completed Trident Motorcycle exists at this time. There is no production vehicle, and no vehicle has been delivered to a rider.
5. Testing — not yet performed
Road testing, durability testing and regulatory or homologation testing have not been carried out. Every performance figure shown on this website — horsepower, top speed, weight, braking — is a design target derived from component specifications and engineering drawings, not a measured result.
6. Expected changes
Specifications, model names, model configurations, materials, development timing and estimated pricing are all expected to change as engineering and testing progress. Nothing on this site should be treated as final.
Trident Rider Profiles
Who is the Trident being designed for? The design is intended to serve several rider types:
- Wheelchair users
- Amputees who do not use a wheelchair
- Riders with back injuries or restricted mobility
- Riders without disabilities
Limited Mobility
The design provides handlebar-mounted controls and rear wheelchair access for riders who use a wheelchair or have mobility limitations such as amputation or muscle injury.
A powered electric swing-arm assembly is designed to open and close the rear entry for riders in wheelchairs. This assembly exists in design and drawing form.
Full Mobility Riders
For riders who do not require wheelchair access, the design uses a bucket seat riding enclosure.
This configuration is also intended for riders with back injuries or other constraints that would prevent them from riding a traditional motorcycle.
Design Specifications
The figures below are design targets taken from component specifications and engineering drawings. They have not been verified by testing of a completed vehicle and are subject to change.
Engine Specifications (design targets)
- VTEC 1.8 liter
- Compression ratio 10.5:1
- 210 hp @ 5,800 rpm @ 7.1 psi (manufacturer component rating)
- Turbocharged; boost adjustable from the cockpit
- Turbo pressure adjustable from 5 psi to 30 psi
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- Additional cooling system and oil reservoir
- Estimated weight with chair and rider: 1,250 lb
- Design target top speed 145 mph — not verified by testing
These are design targets. No completed Trident has been built or tested.
Safety Features (as designed)
- Front-wheel drive layout, selected for a stable platform
- Braking system specified for the design weight of the vehicle
- Paddle-controlled 5-speed automatic transmission
- Transmission with added filter and cooling system
- Multiple latch points to secure the wheelchair and rider
- Frame drawn in 4130 chrome-moly tubing
- Hydrogen fuel variant under evaluation — not built
- Swing-away rear section designed to stay within the parking lane when extended
These features are design intent. None have been validated by crash, durability or regulatory testing.
Wheelchair Operation
Designed rear-entry sequence for riders who use a wheelchair
The Trident is designed with a rear entry for the wheelchair user. An adjustable suspension allows the vehicle to kneel toward the ground while the rear section swings out of the way, so the wheelchair can move into the chassis and be latched in place.
The drawing shown here is the design sequence for that entry. The sequence is documented in drawings and 3D design work; it has not been demonstrated on a completed vehicle.
Trident Motorcycle Models
Three configurations are currently defined. All three are in development. None are available for purchase.
Model A
Internal combustion engine. Bucket seat. No swing-away rear axle.
1. Bucket seat
Model A is designed with a bucket seat riding enclosure for riders who do not require wheelchair access, including riders with back injuries or other constraints that prevent them from riding a traditional motorcycle.
2. Internal combustion
Model A uses the internal combustion powertrain described in the specifications section. It does not include the swing-away rear axle assembly.
Model CE
Electric powertrain. Swing-away rear access for wheelchair users.
Model CE is the electric configuration, designed with the swing-away rear section that provides wheelchair access at the rear of the vehicle.
The frame design constrains the wheelchair at multiple retaining points so that the chair and rider are held to the chassis. Each vehicle is intended to be fitted to the individual rider and to their specific wheelchair.
The electric powertrain is in design development. Fuel cell technology is being evaluated as a way to extend range; it has not been implemented.
1. Wheelchair access
The swing-away rear entry is designed to allow a wheelchair user to enter the vehicle from the rear.
2. Powered gate entry
A powered gate entry is part of the design, intended to let wheelchair users enter and exit with minimal effort. It exists in design and drawing form.
Third model — unnamed at this time
Internal combustion engine with the swing-away rear axle for wheelchair access.
The third configuration combines the internal combustion powertrain of Model A with the swing-away rear axle assembly used on Model CE, so that a rider who uses a wheelchair can enter from the rear.
This configuration has not been named. Like the other two, it is in development.
Estimated pricing
Planning estimates to date are approximately $29,000 for a bucket-seat configuration and approximately $36,000 for a wheelchair-access configuration.
These are internal planning estimates for the motorcycle only. They are not an offer to sell, no orders are being accepted, and they are expected to change as the design and manufacturing plan develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers reflect the status of the Trident Motorcycle as of the revision date shown at the bottom of this page.
1. Is the Trident available to purchase?
No. The Trident is not available to purchase at this time, and no orders are being accepted. Trident Motorcycles is working toward being able to accept orders; the current internal target is approximately 14 months from the revision date of this page. That is a planning target only and may change.
If you would like to be notified when the status changes, you can join the notification list at the bottom of this page.
2. When will the vehicle be available?
The current planning target is approximately 14 months from the revision date of this page. This is a target, not a commitment or a delivery date, and it is subject to change as design, testing and manufacturing planning progress.
3. Can I sign up to be notified about progress?
Yes. You can join a notification list and receive updates on development status. Your contact information will be used only to communicate with you about the Trident motorcycle. It will not be sold, and it will not be used for any other product or purpose.
4. What is the difference between Model CE and Model A?
There are three configurations at this time.
Model CE is the electric configuration with wheelchair access at the rear of the vehicle.
Model A is the internal combustion configuration without the swing-away rear axle, using a bucket seat.
The third configuration, unnamed at this time, is an internal combustion vehicle with the swing-away axle for access by a rider who uses a wheelchair.
5. Questions about financing or investment
We do not discuss financing or investment through this website, and this website does not collect investment inquiries. Any such questions should be directed to Nate Pingel, Chief Executive Officer, Trident Motorcycles.
6. How will the vehicle be fitted to the individual rider?
The intended process begins with a list of the rider’s needs, established in writing and through photographs. Software currently in development is intended to record the rider’s size, the physical support they may require, and the wheelchair they use.
Not all wheelchair users use powered wheelchairs; some use manually propelled chairs. Those differences determine how the chair is fixtured to the chassis. Where an automatic transmission is required for the rider’s comfort, it is specified at this stage.
This process is comparable to being measured for a tailored garment. It is defined in design documents and has not yet been carried out for a delivered vehicle.
7. Where will the vehicle be manufactured?
The current plan is to manufacture the first run of Trident motorcycles in the Columbus, Ohio area. This is a plan, not a commitment, and it may change.
8. Service and support
Honda drive components were selected for the design because of their durability and the breadth of dealer support. The intent is that a Honda dealership or service group able to work on those components could service the vehicle.
The plan is for each Trident to be supplied with technical repair and service documentation, and for service to also be available at the Trident facility. No service network exists yet.
9. Manufacturing approach and environmental design
The design applies earth stewardship principles, including reuse of components where practical. Both internal combustion and electric configurations are defined, and multi-fuel operation — gasoline, CNG or hydrogen — is part of the design work.
The electric configuration is in design development, and fuel cell technology is being evaluated as a way to extend range. It has not been implemented. Reducing waste and improving recycling in future manufacturing processes is a stated design objective, not a completed result.
Stay informed about the Trident
Use this form for product updates, product support questions, or partnership inquiries. If you would like to be contacted when production begins, tell us and we will add you to the notification list.
This form is not for investment inquiries and is not used to collect them.
How your information is used. The contact information you provide will be used only to communicate with you about the Trident motorcycle. It will not be sold, rented or shared, and it will not be used for any other product or purpose. You can ask us to remove you from the list at any time.
Important notice
This website is provided for general product information only. It describes a product that is under development and not commercially available. Nothing on this website is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and nothing on this website is an offer to sell a motorcycle. No orders, deposits, subscriptions or investments are being accepted through this website.
Descriptions, specifications, configurations, timing and estimated prices reflect design work completed to date and are subject to change. Performance figures are design targets, not measured results.
All public statements regarding Trident Motorcycles are made by Nate Pingel, Chief Executive Officer.
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