These have not flown off the sales forecourts in the UK. The benefit for me is that I bought a new one for 2/3rds the list price. Also, I've not seen another one on the road as yet, so I love the quirky rareness of this beast. Today I did a 20 mile round trip just to buy some Bacofoil. That's how addictive it is. The only minor minus is that it has a bit of an engine pitch whine and it lacks the grunt of my BMW R1200 RT, but my Niken GT gets chosen for outings more than my Beemer.
@scottnineteen4 жыл бұрын
I bought one, and you're dead right ...about everything. I've been riding on and off road for 40+ years and it's a revelation. It's like a carving goldwing ...only better. Fairing sucks but I can fix that probably.
@dxlbabyfresh3 жыл бұрын
After 10 months and 10K miles it’s still the “go to” bike in the garage.
@cosak232 жыл бұрын
bad guys in a james bond film , with machine guns mounted :)
@DukeOfDC2 жыл бұрын
100% I could see this thing with like ice spike tires just ripping it through some baddies arctic hideout haha
@motonosity5 жыл бұрын
Well hey there lol
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Lol it worked. Well, I’m in Austin these days and would love to ride together. I need a local to show me the ropes.
@jimbandit1250sa3 жыл бұрын
Great review buddy I’ve bought one in uk England. Thanks for the excellent insight 😆👌🏍👍🏻
@emphase65 жыл бұрын
Damn I remember seeing the concept for this, surprised it actually came out.
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Surprised me too! Yamaha has done a magnificent job bringing this concept to life
@yigitatilla58545 жыл бұрын
haahhaha i love your reactions :D lovely bike, lovely engine.
@DrAlexCullison4 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Niken to the Piaggio MP3 500? Which do you think is better and why?
@johnpaul10034 жыл бұрын
Could you ride it with a one flat front tyre just to get home
@CubanRider5 жыл бұрын
That dealership is about 40 minutes from the house. Hit me up next time and I'll help you get some rolling footage.
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah! I’ll definitely hit you up!
@3onthebeach4 жыл бұрын
Watched several reviews and everyone rants about it in every regard, yet I come away thinking it's going to be one of those bikes that everyone loves, yet knowbody will buy, and that's too bad.
@pistolpete63215 жыл бұрын
Did you move to Texas? Great review!
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
I did! Well I’m only here for a few months, then back to DC!
@pistolpete63215 жыл бұрын
Ah that explains it, I live on southwest side of Austin, there’s some great riding in the Hill Country.
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Oh shit dude that’s awesome. I need someone to show me the ropes. I don’t have a bike out here yet, but maybe soon!
@pistolpete63215 жыл бұрын
DukeOfDC email me at pistolpetemoto@gmail.com, maybe we can work out a date to ride together while you’re here, I have 2 motorcycles so good to go.
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Will do man!
@Braselton214 жыл бұрын
Still haven't seen one of these in real life 😥
@boomerhgt3 жыл бұрын
No wonder they are just odd I've still to see one being ridden here in Scotland
@gooseseey46875 жыл бұрын
Did you move?
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Kinda. Well only temporarily
@ccooper87855 жыл бұрын
all we need now is a reviewer who will take this monstrosity through some proper corners rather than the straightest roads on the planet....
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
Trust me, I’m far more upset than you that I had the keys to this bike and not a twist in sight
@steveblackthorne29733 жыл бұрын
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@ccooper87853 жыл бұрын
@@steveblackthorne2973 Now that is more like it !!! Thanks for the link, I managed to miss this video some how.
@williamjeter46675 жыл бұрын
Great review, interesting suspension tech , ugly bike!
@DukeOfDC5 жыл бұрын
It’s an acquired taste for sure! I will say it looks better in person