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Tricycle - a Pinoy Icon

The first tricycle was thought to have arrived in the Philippines during World War II, when the Japanese employed the TYPE 97 Motorcycle, sometimes known as the "Rikuo," although there is no conclusive evidence to support this. The tricycle, which was a mounted sidecar-mounted Harley Davidson motorbike, was made in Japan. Since then, Filipinos have begun to design their own tricycles and have come to admire the vehicle, cementing its status as one of the nation's transportation icons alongside jeepneys.

Rikuo Type 97 Motorcycle

Tricycles have developed in the present with contemporary designs that are relevant to the millennial generation. A scooter and underbone fanatic from Bulacan named Jay Meneses proudly stated that he also had a private tricycle that displayed these modern designs.: " Pag may sakay sinasabi nila na masarap daw umupo, as in parang nasa sofa". It simply goes to show that a tricycle is capable of providing its users with both stability and comfort without sacrificing the designs.

Designs for tricycles can also act as their own brand identification. It differs in almost every urban area of the country, and each one has its own distinctive characteristics and trademarks.

In the image above, a stylish semi-stainless "volvo" sidecar with a leather seat cover is mounted on a Rusi 125 motorbike. The sidecar construction itself cost about 38k, which was a great deal of money. It is without a doubt a stunning work in and of itself. This shows that you don't absolutely need a high-end or expensive motorcycle to make a nice tricycle. In the end, knowing what you like and how you picture your dream trike can help you become a happy trike owner.




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