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... I wouldn't mind scooting around in one. Corbin, the largest and most highly regarded manufacturer of quality motorcycle seats and accessories in the World, also produces some incredible vehicles.
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The Corbin Wizards have completed what is possibly the most beautiful Roadster in the World and is scheduled for production by Corbin Motors in 2003 and is the latest three wheel design from the folks that invented the Sparrow.
The production Merlin features a 88 cubic inch V-Twin Revtech motor from Custom Chrome. Power is delivered to the front wheels through a four speed manual transmission and put to the pavement with a set of three 17" wheels skinned with 205/40 tires. Merlin breathes through a Revtech caruretor and a set of custom pipes by Samson (dual exhaust naturally). Road bumps up-front are eaten courtesy of Progressive Suspension's coil-over hydraulic shocks in a twin A-arm suspension. The solitary rear wheel hangs on a single sided swing arm.
The Merlins shown sport House of Kolors paint in Corbin Motors' Candy Apple Red scheme with black leather interior and also a classic Black model. Production models will be available in Candy Apple Red. The stunning body style is a Don Varner / Corbin design covering a tubular steel space frame all wrapped around a generous rider compartment decked out in genuine leather. Naturally the interior design is pure Corbin and provides a stylish perch for the driver complete with a full hot-rod style instrument cluster and CD player.
In the back, we've incorporated trunk space that provides approximately 50 liters of storage area. The trunk deck hinges rearward and locks to secure your goodies. Naturally the trunk is fully lined to protect your cargo. This gives you plenty of room for a laptop computer, spare jacket, helmet or whatever else you may need for a day's cruising. By the way, did you check out the way the door opens in the photos above? A true touch of class... Corbin style!
Something else you may find interesting... Merlin Roadster it technically a motorcycle! This means that it is cheaper to insure, cheaper to register and can use the HOV lane when you're on the highway. This makes it a great vehicle for commuting, but we think that when you get behind the wheel of this baby going to work will be the last thing on your mind... especially with the aggressive stance and power to weight ratio on par with a Corvette.
Reservations are currently being accepted to secure first run units in the 2003 production year. A $1,000 reservation towards the $23,900 selling price secures your Merlin. Additionally, we offer a chrome package that includes Chrome wheels and a Chrome / Black motor. Be sure to specify below if you want the chrome work. For additional information and to download the registration form (highly recommended), click on over to our sister company Corbin Motors Inc.
The Merlin Roadster comes stock with the following:
Specifications:
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Twin engine
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4-speed manual transmission with reverse
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Front wheel drive and steering
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3-wheel disc brakes
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Tubular steel chassis
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Composite body
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Scissor door: (click to view)
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Tilt steering wheel
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Fully integrated dashboard
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Stereo AM/FM radio + CD player
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4.5 cubic foot trunk space
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52" wide from outside of tire to outside of tire
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117" total length
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78" axle to axle length
Performance:
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90+ mph
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35 mpg
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Registers, insures and parks like a motorcycle
Colors:
Production models will be available in Candy Red. The fiberglass composite body can be easily painted for custom paint designs.
Options:
Chrome Package ($1700) Chrome wheels and Chrome/Black motor.
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mike colbert
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12.16.2008 21:06
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I wouldn't either but the two wheels in the front must make it impossible to insure! and i wish they could make it so that a normal working guy can afford one... well i like the guys at TheAutoMoto they make a cool trike that has two wheels in the back and one up front and get this it tilts and all for just $3,800. i just wish i could afford either one right now but check out this link you guys might like it http://www.theautomoto.com .
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Tyler Mitchell
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03.28.2003 15:32
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You know it man. These are sweet machines. Wouldn't mind one taking up space in my garage.
Tyler
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