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Boom Trikes Mustang Family - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Boom Trikes Mustang Family is a distinctive custom cruiser built on automotive underpinnings, featuring a 1596cc inline-four engine with optional 125 HP output. Its unique VW-based semi-trailing transmission and reverse gear make it ideal for riders seeking unconventional handling and practicality. Best known for blending motorcycle styling with four-wheel stability and automotive versatility.
2012
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Boom Trikes Mustang Family |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Muscle 4 into 2, polished stainless steel |
| Greenhouse gases | 208.8 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 9.00 litres/100 km (11.1 km/l or 26.14 mpg) |
| Driveline | VW-semi trailing transmission, 1 reverse / 4 forward gears |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
| Torque | 160.00 Nm (16.3 kgf-m or 118.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 |
| Power | 109.00 |
| Engine details | Optional 125 HP engine |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1596.00 ccm (97.39 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Chromium alloy rims |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 295/50-15 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 170/60-17 |
| Rear suspension | Alloy semi trailing link axle with adjustable suspension |
| Front suspension | Polished stainless steel fork |
| Frame type | 2-parted tubular frame, bolted |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 38.00 litres (10.04 gallons) |
| Overall width | 1,810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 3,590 mm (141.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,250 mm (49.2 inches) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1690 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 645.0 kg (1,422.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Red, blue, yellow, white, black, brown, dark green, light blue |
| Factory warranty | 2 years |
| Seat | 3-seats. Driver and passenger seats with side guidance. |
| Electrical | Three-phase generator. 12 V power outlet for navigation system. |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
109 hp
Peak Power
7s
0-60 mph
108.7 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track10%
City30%
Cornering20%
Daily Riding55%
Touring70%
Passenger85%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a machine best suited to experienced riders who have specifically trained on trikes, since car-like reverse-trike handling differs fundamentally from a two-wheeled motorcycle. |
| Purpose | Built as a boulevard cruiser and statement trike, it prioritizes presence, stability, and relaxed cruising over outright performance or sportiness. |
| Rider Fit | At 645 kg dry with a low seat and reverse-trike stability, it demands little balance skill but requires comfort with its size and width when maneuvering at low speed or parking. |
| Character | It suits riders who want the torque and sound of a big four-cylinder engine paired with the security of three wheels and a bold custom-cruiser look. |
| Not Ideal For | It is not for riders seeking agile cornering, lightweight handling, or any off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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