Some time ago, China's tricycle became popular on social platforms, gaining the attention and love of many overseas consumers, allowing the world to once again realize the strength of Made in China, and also allowing domestic related enterprises to see new development opportunities. Three-wheeled motorcycles produced by Chinese manufacturers are cleverly designed to meet the diverse needs of urban and rural, commercial and domestic use. Whether it's narrow laneways, busy city streets, or unpaved roads in the countryside, they're all about it.
Types of three-wheeled motorcycles
A three-wheeled truck is a three-wheeled motorcycle dedicated to cargo transportation, usually with a large cargo space and a high carrying capacity. They have a sturdy body with closed or semi-enclosed cargo boxes at the rear, and some are equipped with liftable tailgates or side-opening doors for loading and unloading. This type of vehicle is widely used in urban logistics and distribution, individual business transportation, rural material handling and other scenarios, and is favored for its economical, practical, flexible and mobile characteristics.
A passenger three-wheeled motorcycle is a three-wheeled vehicle designed to carry passengers, usually with multiple seats (such as a rear double seat or a face-to-face layout) to meet the needs of multiple people traveling at the same time. These vehicles are used as part of public transport in some areas, especially in areas with poor urban accessibility, tourist attractions or rural-urban interfaces, providing short-distance shuttle services. Passenger tricycles may also be equipped with covered or enclosed compartments to protect passengers from the weather.
A side three-wheeler is a two-wheeled motorcycle with the addition of a side-mounted wheel (usually located on the right side) to form a unique three-wheeled layout. This type of car tends to have a retro twist and is now more of a featured or collectible item, but can also be used for long trips or leisure riding.
An inverted three-wheeled motorcycle, also known as an inverted three-wheeled, two-wheeled three-wheeled vehicle with two front-wheeled and one back-and-one layout, is characterized by two side-by-side steering wheels at the front and a single driving wheel at the rear. This layout typically provides better stability and handling, and is often used in high-end sport or leisure touring models.
According to data released by research institutions, the cumulative export volume of three-wheeled motorcycles from 47 motorcycle manufacturers in China exceeded 415,000 last year, accounting for 17.37% of the total annual sales. Among them, Chongqing Loncin Locomotive, Zongshen Industrial Group, Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle and other enterprises have ranked among the top in export volume by virtue of their strong manufacturing strength and market strategy.
China's top 10 three-wheeled motorcycle exports
6-10 three-wheeled motorcycle exports: Wuyang-Honda Motorcycle (Guangzhou), Chongqing Wanhu Electromechanical, Chongqing Guangyu Motorcycle, Chongqing Yinxiang Motorcycle Group and Chongqing Jialing Industry. Wuyang-Honda Motorcycle (Guangzhou), which ranked sixth, exported about 23,300 three-wheeled motorcycles last year. The company is committed to providing high-quality products at reasonable prices to satisfy customers all over the world.
No. 1-5 in the export volume of three-wheeled motorcycles: Chongqing Loncin Locomotive, Zongshen Industrial Group, Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle, Ningbo Longjia Motorcycle and Guangdong Interstellar Locomotive Technology. Chongqing Loncin locomotive ranked first, with an annual export volume of 93,100 three-wheeled motorcycles, accounting for 45.89% of sales. It is a subsidiary of Loncin General Dynamics, the Chongqing manufacturing base of "Loncin" brand and "Jinlong" three-wheeled motorcycles, and its products cover Wuyang three-wheeled trucks, Prince three-wheeled trucks, three-wheeled buses, passenger and cargo closed vehicles and other models.
While facing challenges such as technological upgrading, market competition, and supply chain management, Chinese three-wheeled motorcycle manufacturers have also ushered in major opportunities such as new energy trends, logistics demand growth, emerging market development, and intelligent development. Successfully addressing challenges and seizing opportunities will help manufacturers strengthen their position in the global market and achieve sustainable growth.