Rider Auto (1982)

The Rider Auto Glide Trike motorcycle was introduced in 1982. It featured a four-stroke, 90 degree V-Twin engine with a capacity of 44 ci/738 cc and was air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The motorcycle was equipped with an automatic CVT Type II transmission and a belt final drive. It had a front brake with a single disc and four-piston caliper, and a rear brake with a single disc and one piston caliper. The front tyre was 21″ with 60 spokes, while the rear tyre was 16″ with 60 spokes. The seat height was 24.5 inches, and the bike weighed 460 pounds with a fuel capacity of 4.2 gallons. The exhaust system was two-stage with a muffled and baffled design. Additionally, it was initiated with electric ignition.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Rider Auto Glide Trike

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V-Twin, 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 44 ci / 738 cc

Cooling System: Air Cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Induction:

Starting: Electric

Exhaust: 2 Stage: Muffled, Baffled

Transmission: Automatic CVT Type II

Final Drive: Belt

Front Brakes: Single disc 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 21″/53.3cm | 60 Spoke

Rear Tyre: 16″/40.6cm | 60 Spoke

Seat Height: 24.5 in / 622 mm

Dry Weight: 460 lbs. / 209 kg

Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gal / 15.9 Litres