In Illinois, Do you need a motorcycle (m class) license for a trike/3 wheeler?

Question

I am looking to buy a Trike. I have a motorcycle license now, but my Wife doesn't.
1) Is There anything special needed for a trike?

2) Whould a standard operator (D) class do it?

3) Does anyone Who now rides a Trike wish they had stayed on 2-wheels? Pros/cons?

4) Have you seen this Can-Am Spyder comming out in Oct.?
(Thoughts?)

I am considering possibly selling/trading off the herd to buy this thing. All I ever get a chance to do anymore are Long distance rides (weather permiting). Even then, mabe only once or twice a year. If I could ride in bad weather with a bit more confidents, I would get more time in the saddle. I/e: Ride to work more, Ride later and earlier in the year, ect. Expecially with a passengers needs to consider.

Any helpful insite would also be greatly apprichiated.

Answer 1

I believe that it is still considered a motorcycle. The test the cops are going to take is to look at the registration for the vehicle class.

I guess if you took a car and replaced the two front wheels with a single wheel, it would be still be classified as a car, but they might not allow it on the roads.