Enns Trikes

"EXCITING NEVER ENNS"

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We are working on developing three distinct models of high performance show trikes with the aggressive look of a raked out American chopper and custom capabilities maintained on all three.
1 - The STREET PERFORMANCE (SPE) has a rebellious bobbed look with a European open engine styling. Minimal body components.

2 - The AVENUE (AVE) is a summer classic with an engine cover and Porsche tail lights.

3 - The HIGHWAY LUXURY (HLE) has all of that plus a luggage rack. And the new ENNS FIREBIRD TRIKE which is coming soon will have a full fairing for maximum comfort.
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TRIKES FOR SALE:
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2007 AVE - Avenue SOLD

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Viper yellow, 2027cc, 125hp, performance engine, dual carbs, four speed, reverse. Superb handling and comfort, custom leather upholstery, under seat storage, Porsche Boxter tail lights, interactive digital gauges, custom striping, Bogey wheels, wired trailer hitch, 12V receptacle and optional luggage rack. 3600 demo miles. Call Cliff at Enns Trikes at (218) 233-5179 for more information or to ask about our all-new 2010 models. ________________________________________________________________
For Sale by owner, 2010 HLE Highway Luxury Edition $34,500.00 SOLD!

Won 4 Trophies at 3 Top Bike Shows! This Trike is Top Shelf!

PPG Cabernet tri-color custom paint, 2275cc, 170hp Scat engine with dual IDF carbs. Custom Ostrich upholstery with extra bag on forks. State of the art radar detector, Marine Clarion sound system, Amp and controller built into dummy tank with wake board tower speakers below. Air horn, Halogen fog lights, and trigger lock removable windshield.

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Contact Us

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Enns Trikes
164 110th Ave. S
Moorhead, MN 56560

cliff@EnnsTrikes.com

(218) 233-5179

HLE - Highway Luxury Edition

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HLE - Now Starting at Only $31,999.00

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Start with the classic great looks of the AVE, then load it up with the options that will keep you and your passenger comfortable and equipped for the long trips and you have the Highway Luxury Edition. The additional options that come standard on the HLE for 2010 include, a windshield, increased amps on chrome alternator, ornamental spurs on the bogie wheels, rear lugage rack with passenger arm rests and handles.

The new FIREBIRD HLE TRIKES will feature a full fairing, coming soon!

Load up the rack or tow a trailer with as much stuff as you wish, or add on numerous other options or custom paint, and enjoy the worry free comfort the HLE was made for!

Features

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STYLE & DESIGN

We asked what you required on a well thought out Trike. We heard you, took our time, ignored all boundaries of Design and attractively merged all those requests into Three models of high performance show trikes. Balancing the functions of performance handling, comfort, safety and storage with good form. This is a designers greatest challenge, and we delivered.

We are working on developing three defined models with the aggresive look of a raked out American chopper maintained on all three. The SPE creates a rebellious bobbed look with a European, open engine styling. The AVE has a classic style with it's engine cover and Porches taillights. The HLE would be all of that plus a full fairing and a few other options for maximum comfort.
We created plenty of options to customize your trike, making it unique to you alone.
Our customers are usually rewarded with a 1st place trophy at Bike shows.

"Have Fun, look Cool, be Proud, on a trike that is admired by all ages"

COMFORT, SAFETY, and STORAGE

Close attention was paid to comfort, especially for the passenger. The seats are custom upholstered ensuring a great ride and attractive style. Our seats won 1st place for best upholstery, at the 2009 Donny Smith Bike show in St. Paul.
A lowered driver’s seat enables most passengers to see forward over the drivers head, unlike traditional 2 wheel bikes where the passenger would have to lean out and look around, affecting the balance and control of the bike.

Tilting forward the drivers seat allows the passenger to swing their leg over comfortably without lifting it over a tall headrest. This also reveals added storage, and access to the battery hidden under the liner.

lift up the passenger seat and reveal a cooler or storage area (on the AVE & HLE). A narrow passenger seat with arm rests is now available.

The head rests also have storage bags built on to them.

The dummy tanks fold down to create two locking weather tight storage areas specifically designed to store and protect two full face helmets. There is a 12 volt power outlet in each compartment for charging cell phones or running your GPS.

All new models come with adjustable handlebars and sliding adjustable foot pedals so if you don't mind giving up control of the trike, switching drivers is quit easy.

Safety floorboards add style and help create maximum comfort with the countless foot positions, eliminating fatigue and dangerous foot pegs. The front fairing will be available soon to complete the HLE model and close in this area in from all elements.
The show quality gauge/information center not only looks good, but is interactive, programmable, and easy to see and use, so you can keep your eyes on the road. Setting instructions, information, and manuals are always available at http://www.dakotadigital.com/
The optional hitch and Bogey wheel assembly is already wired with a five pin connector for towing a trailer, and also supports an optional luggage rack.
Be STRESS FREE, ride on three. You will never worry about stability or laying your bike on its side causing loss or injury.

HANDLING

The “EASY STEER” configuration feels like power steering.
In 2008 we redesigned the frame and fuel cell placing 90% of the vehicles weight below 22" creating a low center of gravity.
The 11 gallon fuel cell below the trike gives you more time on the road and less stops at the gas station.
The best BRAKING situation is achieved when more than 50% of your vehicles braking capacity is behind its center of gravity. Add Disc brakes all around and an Enns Trike easily wins in this category as well.
REVERSE is the one thing you will be most thankful for after purchasing your Enns Trike. Imagine driving your car without it.
Now add Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) to all this, and the result is superior handling and cornering. Test drive one today and you will see we got it right.

POWER TRAIN, CONTROLS and SERVICE

Enns Trikes can be maintained at most service stations.
Our local recommended service location in the Fargo/Moorhead area is;

Valley Imports

40th St SW Fargo, ND
701-277-1777

Performance is mandatory. You will enjoy plenty of power and reliability with our engines. These are not rebuilt VW engines like most competitors offer. They are 0 mile, brand new, chromed out, performance engines manufactured to order, balanced, blueprinted, and prerun by CB PERFORMANCE http://www.cbperformance.com/ or SCAT ENTERPRISES, INC. http://www.scatenterprises.com/
Enns Trikes have a RANCHO performance four speed manual trans axle with reverse and left side shifter. http://www.ranchoperformancetransmission.com/. The left foot pedal operates the hydraulic clutch. The right foot pedal controls the rear disc brakes, much like a car. The throttle and front disc brake is operated by the right hand, just like a traditional motorcycle.

Enns Trikes use a wiring harness engineered and supplied locally by Fargo Assembly, the same provider for Harley, Bobcat, and other known brands. http://www.facnd.com/
The battery is accessible by tilting the driver’s seat forward. The fuse block, and extra 12V outlets are located inside the dummy tank storage area. The actual fuel tank with greatly increased volume, (11 gallon), is hidden below the trike.
As you can see ENNS TRIKES have teamed up with TOP SHELF suppliers that have been leaders in their industry for over 45 years. They offer exceptional technical and customer service, and make it available to any Enns Trike customer, or their favorite auto service provider at any time the need may arise.

The only thing missing on an Enns Trike is YOU!

About Us

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The story of Enns Trikes

1981
Clifford J. Enns, grew up as an inventive small town farm kid from Middlebro Manitoba, Canada. This is just across the border from Roseau, MN where Cllifford attended all his shop courses and is also home of the inspiring Polaris Plant. Polaris had amazing test drivers who passed his school bus every day, aggressivly jumping roads and ditchs with their sleds. It was then Clifford realized, "POWER = FUN and the addicting need for greater performance requires constant testing to have it".

He began his fascination with three wheel motorcycles in 1981 when he purchased and rebuilt his first VW Trike. He drove that trike everywhere with one wheel in the air or like an ATV. Roads, Ditches, Summer, Winter. He even raced dune buggies in the Winnipeg floodway. His favorite was fresh snow in downtown Winnipeg, he could show off with his buddies and no one could catch them, then hide it quick till next time. (photo below) He soon became known as the “The Trike Guy” and often said, “If you want to ride, buy a bike. If you want to HAVE FUN RIDING, then buy a Trike.”

1992
Clifford relocated from Canada to Fargo, ND and then to Moorhead, MN where he started his new business, “CARS AND STRIPES,” offering vehicle graphics, accessories, signs and logo design.

2001
THE DREAM, “to create American made custom production Trikes that are best in their class, across the world,” kept reoccurring, so global research became a priority. The graphics shop slowly lost floor space to Trike prototypes that were constantly being altered with new technology and always visible for public scrutiny. Every friend, family, or customer that entered his shop within the next six years of development was detained and questioned for their input on every change.

“Their information was vital for achieving my goal,” Enns stated, “I want the driver and passenger, at any age, to be excited to ride, feeling comfortable, safe, and proud of the recognition that comes with an Enns Trike. Today’s riders want to get away from stress, not add to it, and want a motorcycle with a unique custom look that defines who they are. They want unlimited power, stability, reverse, easy adjustable pedals, storage space, reliability, endless options, audio/video/GPS, and of course cup holders. I can accommodate them, gratefully.”

2006
FIBERGLASS expert and a good friend, Khna Chroeung “KC”, oversaw the completion of the fiberglass molds for two models, allowing the first gel coat fiberglass body to be made, a big step in tooling up for production.

METAL fabrication would follow next, along with locating vender's for premium products and performance engines.

2007
Enns CONCEPTS INC. was formed and the first concept Trike, rolled out of the shop in spring. It was successfully tested and driven by Clifford Enns in all conditions for the rest of 2007 including rain and snow. He received an amazing response at bike runs, parades and events, making headlines in all their newspapers.

2008
Along with building custom Trikes, three Production models were decided upon, Street Performance, Avenue, and Highway Luxury, (SPE, AVE, and HLE). They would share the same initials as Clifford’s three daughters who appear in some advertising and contribute to design, production, and marketing, but most of all, add balance to a rising “DREAM COME TRUE”.

The website www.EnnsTrikes.com was launched featuring this Viper yellow concept trike as a 2007 AVE Demo Model.

ENNS TRIKES is a customer driven company, so before locking in on the specifics of each production model YOUR INPUT was needed again. The yellow concept trike was used to achieve that. It became our SHOW TRIKE at every 2008 spring bike show we could attend. The response was exciting and overwhelming along with the WINS. 1st PLACE for BEST IN CLASS at any show featuring trikes, including 1st at the Donny Smith Bike Show in St. Paul.

Thanks to all who stopped, voted for us, and told us what you would like in your Dream Trike, we were now ready to go back to the R&D shop and make innovative changes with useful information.

The following changes were developed in 2008. A new frame featuring a 11 gallon fuel cell placed below the trike, fold down dummy tanks for smarter storage, electrical center between dummy tanks with 12 v outlets, "press and slide" adjustable foot controls, adjustable handlebars, audio options, purchase agreements, bill of materials, new vendors, and new products.

Mark Waltz of Fargo, ND became our first customer investing in a loaded up HLE “Highway Luxury” production prototype with custom tri-color paint and radar detector.

Shortly after, Bob Penner also of Fargo, ND became our second customer ordering the first new AVE "avenue" production prototype on Christmas eve paid in full. This was to be assembled by the Devils lake Automotive Tech School.

We had the start we dreamed of!

2009

The new HLE prototype was complete and had it's debut in February to an amazing response. Mark won 1st place in the Fargo show, and 2nd in its class with 1st in upholstery at the Donny Smith Show in St Paul.

We took over the assembly of Bob Penners AVE prototype and showed it for the first time alongside Mark's HLE and the yellow 07 concept trike at the Allerrus Center in Grand Forks on April 18Th, our largest pressence. We took both 1st and 2nd.

FUTURE
Along with the new changes to the AVE and HLE, the “Street Performance” will be next. Passenger armrests and a new luggage rack option will follow along with exciting new ideas in the cooker at all times.

Accessories

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We're in the process of developing a full line of accessories for your Enns Trike. Please check back soon for updates or subscribe to our email news on the right.

AVE - Avenue

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Now Starting at only $29,999.00

The AVENUE is a Summer Classic, with the bloodline and cornering ability of a roadster. The Porsche taillights, full engine cover and fenders, lush custom upholstery and interactive digital gauges all create a sophisticated style of its own. Built on the same chassis as the SPE model, the AVE is less revealing, yet still screams unleashed, power, confidence and success, completed by under seat storage and headrest pouches.
Choose your engine; add an optional windshield, luggage rack or custom front wheel, and your weekends of freedom are planned. You earned it and the AVE will get you there in style.

Gallery

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Enjoy a few photos below of some great people, events and obstacles we deal with while building Trikes. Starting with an arm wrestle with Chica, (winner of biker build-off on Discovery channel) at the 2008 Sturgis motorcycle rally.

SPE - Street Performance Edition

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Photos coming soon, Sorry the final SPE style decisions are not locked in yet.

The STREET PERFORMANCE EDITION creates a whole new level of mutinous excitement by combining the open air aggressive styling of a first class, custom chopper show bike, with the performance, stability, and handling of a high end sports car, all at a factory production cost. And best of all, hidden in its naked appearance is an unbelievable vibration free suspension and a lower driver’s seat that offers both driver and passenger complete forward visibility, and comfort akin to your favorite recliner.

Choose your engine and hit the tar. This is a rebel - unique as you are. No baggage. The wind in your face and your cool, dark shades reflect the images of envy as you thunder by.

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