Friday, January 29, 2010

Mobility Conquest Trikes Arrive In America With Production to Start in USA

Typically riding a motorcycle available only to the able-bodied motorcycle enthusiast. While traditionally, some who find themselves in wheelchairs can catch some wind with traditional trikes, getting in and out of the saddle can be difficult, But the latest motorcycle import arriving in America allows even wheelchair-bound would-be bikers to enjoy the open road.

Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycles now available in the United States!

A total of 45 Mobility Conquest Trikes set to arrive in Akron Ohio and are to be sold by MobilityWorks in their various showrooms.

Conquest Trikes are modified BMW’s that allow a wheelchair to roll into a secure position behind a pair of handlebars, and ride away.


They will be distributed to a network of authorized mobility van dealers throughout the country, with manufacturing of the Conquest eventually being completed by the MobilityWorks Commercial Manufacturing Division.

Founded in 1997, MobilityWorks is a national wheelchair accessible van dealership headquartered in Akron, OH. The company provides lowered floor minivans and full-size vans equipped with a ramp or lift, rental vans, adaptive equipment and mechanical service. With 12 different showroom and service locations in 7 states; California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin with approximately 200 employees they are one of the largest accessible van providers in the United States

The motorcycle is capable of going 0-60 MPH in 7.6 seconds and a 15-second quarter mile time. A ramp at the rear of the motorcycle allows for the rider to pull themselves along two-rails to an electronic clamp that holds the wheelchair in place. Sitting higher than the standard motorcycle height, changing gears is managed with an electronic push-button cluster under the left-hand grip, which includes a reverse.

The Conquest Trike has been proven over several years (in England and Europe) to deliver superior performance, maneuverability and paraplegic wheelchair driving capabilities.

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