SPIT-FIRE the Trike

An ST1100 mated with a VW front end

Gotta sell it, I need the cash.  Worth $12,000 - Sacrifice Selling for $5.900

   Cool concept 3 wheel Trike;   Originally seen many years ago in Popular Mechanics as a Trike Kit Plan.  It is a motorcycle with 3 wheels - This one drives like a car using a VW front axle w/2 wheels up front and a motorcycle behind for the rear wheel.  Much better stability and drivability than typical 1 wheel front-2wheels rear design.  Since the plans showed up in Popular Mechanics many have been built by individuals around the country.  Each has it's own creative touch, body work design and enhancements.

Honda ST 1100 owners typically come up with names for their motorcycles using the ST part of the name,  for the last few years it is has been known as "SpiTFire The Trike". 

Some of the reasons people want to experience a Trike:

  1. I guess the number one reason is that Trikes are just very cool and Fun
  2. Gets 40 + MPG ! 
  3. Trikes are licensed as a motorcycle but much easier to drive.
  4. This one is Dual purpose; you can disconnect the motorcycle from the VW "accessory front end".
  5. able to use the Commuter lane !
  6. This Trike seats 2 people side by side (plus 2 on the motorcycle = 4 if you dare) 
  7. 2 front drive wheels is a much better handling design than 1 wheel front trike
  8. Easier to drive than a motorcycle.  My momma could drive it! 
  9. You can customize the look and ride in so many ways.   There are examples of many body designs, several are all enclosed, Lots of fancy paint jobs, wheels, seats, etc.
  10. You can add creature comforts limited to your creative ideas.  Add CDPlayer, 2 way communications, Navigation, and more.


The Spit Fire placard is from a skateboard wheel company, but fits and looks pretty cool on the trike.  It can be easily removed.  All decoration and even body and the paint can be easily changed.

No permanent modification is done to the cycle. The throttle, clutch, instrument panel can all be moved to mount on the trike front section or back on the motorcycle handlebars.

The idea: Remove the Bolt on Front end accessory - put the front forks back on, relocate the essentials, and "Presto" you are back to a standard motorcycle.

Reverse Trike is what these 2 wheels up front with 1 wheel behind designs are called.  You can read more about 2front 1rear wheel ( 2F1R ), trikes at http://www.reversetrike.com

Others around the world have chosen an ST1100 for the motorcycle end of a Reverse Trike project. Here are a couple ST1100 Trike conversions I particularly enjoyed. 
You Gotta check out this outrageous ST1100 reverse trike video!!  You can do a search at UTUBE for reverse trikes to see lots of very interesting reverse trike projects.  Here is another link to the STINGER which uses the same motorcycle pusher 2 seat front end accessory plan like the SpitFire, but the body work is pretty elaborate. 

These 2 Trike's are using the exact same 2 wheels front 1 wheel rear concept w/front end axle and same engineering concept to join the units together.  The bodies are obviously very unique - hand done with the red one using actual car panels and the other is a fiberglass rendition like the SpiT Fire.

    Whooooo Hoooo, is this puppy is fast and smooth!!  I keep thinking of other things I would add or change, but that is the nature of a project like this.  I will be leaving those added Customizing ideas to the next owner.  It is pretty basic in the first finish stage and it is just is a BLAST to drive. 

The bike section runs absolutely great! Solid, fast, and smooth, just like a dependable ST1100 should.  In fact if you look at the ST1100 web site you can find all the impressive aspects of Honda's best kept secret - the ST1100 Sport Touring Machine.  Currently lots of police are issued ST1100 and ST1300 motorcycles.

With a vehicle creation like a Trike or any custom vehicle; you will be able to find Lots of things you can personalize or customize.  Often these things become a fun ongoing hobby getting updates, modifications and changes - essentially evolving over time. 

Although this Trike is Finished, licensed and operating, I know whoever owns it will be thinking of stuff to change, customize, improve, or just tinker with to really make it that much more into "your Creation":  I guess we do that with motorcycles or any unique hobby item.  Anyhow, here are a few things I would consider changing: 

  • Re-fabricated belly pan in sheet metal using the existing belly pan as an easy instance template.  (I'd also close up the front cabin foot section.)

  • Dash, bicycle speedo, a CD player, glove box, grab handles, and god knows what else you could come up with.

  • New "half round" racing steering wheel that pops on and off and set closer to the instrument panel. 

  • cooler tires & wheels, more/better lights

  • I'd like a more comfy seat too ;)

You could upgrade and improve and customize to your hearts content.

 NOTE: The saddlebags and tail trunk pictured are NOT for sale with the trike.  They belong to my commuter ST1100. 
You can purchase them separately. 

The STrike Trike is worth much more than the asking price, but I have enjoyed it and am ready to pass it on.  I need some income - many of the jobs I contract for with government and commercial businesses are getting canceled.  I have 8 vehicles! I need to downsize.  As they say:  My loss is your gain.  I've really got to sell it, I need the cash.  - Priced to sell - before I change my mind ;)

It is currently in my garage, but it must move.  I'm a motivated seller! 

Jeez, every time I drive it I have so much fun - I get & give lots of smiles - sure makes it hard to sell, but easy to pass on because I know whoever buys it will enjoy it as much or more than I have ;)

I have a link here so you can read the whole "The SpiT-Fire" project story

Priced For Quick SALE:  ST1100
the "SpiT-Fire TRIKE"
1st $5,900.00 drives it home

If you'd like to come see & buy this sports trike,  just email me.  Roy Harvey  or call 425-398-8615