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Photos: A new spin on the motorcycle

Polaris has entered the three-wheeled market with its Slingshot, a go-cart like road racer. Unlike Harley's Trikes or Can-Am's Spyders, it offers side-by-side seating for driver and passenger. But like those other machines, it's meant to be enjoyed with a helmet.

Polaris has entered the three-wheeled market with its Slingshot, a go-cart like road racer. Unlike Harley’s Trikes or Can-Am’s Spyders, it offers side-by-side seating for driver and passenger. But like those other machines, it’s meant to be enjoyed with a helmet.  (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

One of the hottest-selling vehicles in the motorcycle industry isn’t a motorcycle at all. It’s a three-wheeled variant that’s part superbike, part go-cart and all business.

A new spin on the motorcycle | Polaris Slingshot

The Slingshot is powered by a 2.4-liter GM engine and has 173 horsepower on its 1,684 pounds.   (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

A new spin on the motorcycle | Polaris Slingshot

The Slingshot, while technically a motorcycle, has a steering wheel, and the operator sits in a bucket seat and operates the gas, brake and clutch with forward mounted pedals.  (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

A new spin on the motorcycle | Polaris Slingshot

Called a “reverse tricycle,” the Slingshot starts at just under $20,000.  (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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