Y'know what? I like it. It's weird, but kudos to Yamaha for saying "Screw it, let's do something cool."
@dahveed2846 жыл бұрын
Also cool would be a WR450R. Just saying...
@evilwatermelon996 жыл бұрын
Siper2 if you wanna like it I won't hate. But courage does not automatically equal greatness.
@Skyerzen6 жыл бұрын
yes, that's why I became a yamaha owner. It seems like the engineers took over the company and they are having a field day. First the introduce the crossplane R1... Then the FZ09 made nakeds cool, fun and affordable. Then the FZ07 became the standard to beat when it came to entry level nakeds Then the new R1 came packed to the bone in electronics... Then the FJ09 becomes an affordable, capable touring bike Then R3 becomes everyone's favorite first bike Then XSR900 scares hipsters shitless... Then the FZ10 comes to compete with the big european naked dogs... Then the XSR700 comes to make hipsters happy again... Then.... the R6 becomes the first japanese 600cc bike with advanced electronics... Then the Super Tenere.... Then this... I'm really always insterested to see what is Yamaha going to do next.
@GETUPANDGO6 жыл бұрын
I agree, it just confuses me in terms of who's going to buy it, and why
@iGhost6 жыл бұрын
Yamaha came out with Tricity 125 and 155 before niken was even a thing. Also Adiva AD-3 and 3D-350 too
@Zirconium5DRiFT6 жыл бұрын
now they need to make a motorcycle with four wheels
@MrPink20246 жыл бұрын
5 wheels. 5.
@sergemi36066 жыл бұрын
ahahhahahahahha good one!!!!!!!!!!
@MrPink20246 жыл бұрын
@Acme Inc. Your video said "5th wheel *CAR"*
@joeyb74086 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and a steering wheel. Right? Oh btw i think one exists, doesnt batman have one?
@vishvamadugalle24636 жыл бұрын
Already done
@eemeli67066 жыл бұрын
Looks like something batman would drive
@brutalianali74396 жыл бұрын
Kyllä
@fx14465 жыл бұрын
Not rly .
@Jabooty_Williams5 жыл бұрын
No cus batman isnt a pussy. He only rides 2 wheels on motorcycle
@onthefastlane905 жыл бұрын
lol batman and robin on the side XD
@sambaraka52285 жыл бұрын
There's this Batman guy in Tokyo (I think). He's pretty famous and he rides a similar trike.
@bfarm444 жыл бұрын
Me “I hate it” Also me “I want it”
@ME262MKI6 жыл бұрын
Maintenance of the front suspention must be a nightmare
@najjuzac6 жыл бұрын
ME262MKI . Yup , all most it cost maintainance equal to fighter jet
@disekjoumoer6 жыл бұрын
After the price tag, that would be my biggest worry with all the moving parts. Still glad Yamaha made it, tough.
@mrmedium79846 жыл бұрын
Looks easy as its on the outside of the bike. Ive serviced my FZ6 removing the forks. It was tedious but not hard.
@amaljithp.p79296 жыл бұрын
No repairs only replacement
@romanval696 жыл бұрын
It looks like regular upside down forks arraigned differently. The custom bits are the connecting parts -- bottom wheel attachments and the entire top end swivel frame, but it doesn't look like it would be higher maintenance then a regular steering bearing. I wouldn't want to crash it though.
@PapaWheelie16 жыл бұрын
Looks like an answer to a question no one asked
@brian6speed6 жыл бұрын
PapaWheelie yea who cares about taking turns fast, us bikers only go fast in straight lines. Who cares if a Honda civic can take turns faster.
@7peso6 жыл бұрын
:DDD thanks
@kinguin76 жыл бұрын
Agreed. If there's no system to control lean or somehow catch lowsides, I don't see any real advantage.
@moviebuffkkj81276 жыл бұрын
Isnt that how touchscreens came on smartphones too
@kinguin76 жыл бұрын
tom riddle probably more analogous to a phone with two screens haha.
@KY24315 жыл бұрын
The front two wheels are easy to ride and safe. Especially rain pass is safe.
@1C3M5NN5 жыл бұрын
I feel like this would hit the touring and cruiser community the hardest. A 3 wheeled cruiser would seem pretty cool.
@NorthStarFooligan6 жыл бұрын
This is just the best motorcycle news anyone can consume. I can never get enough of it.
@Vlad-kf7hw6 жыл бұрын
"Can you wheelie it?" :D
@Palcious6 жыл бұрын
09:34
@ikbendusan6 жыл бұрын
if you had watched the video..
@Vlad-kf7hw6 жыл бұрын
Of cource i have watched it, that's the reason for the ^^
@ikbendusan6 жыл бұрын
you didn't put quote marks around it so i assumed it was a question
@Vlad-kf7hw6 жыл бұрын
Let me fix this
@CKPHH5 жыл бұрын
When you do that drift , that was LEGITNESS, and that wheeliiooo
@Ryukachoo5 жыл бұрын
9:34 The wheelie You're welcome
@carlosvazquez40595 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Akephalos2045 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sledgehammersark6 жыл бұрын
I'm literally just here for the bromance not the mutant motorcycle
@user-ls9ff4cu9x6 жыл бұрын
ThorInTheMorning me too.lovem😙
@cuzimaluzer7776 жыл бұрын
ThorInTheMorning Ari can be my wingman anytime.
@CajunGreenMan6 жыл бұрын
ROFL!
@MercerVisualProductions6 жыл бұрын
yes!
@thahoova68186 жыл бұрын
you may have just officially nicknamed this bike "the mutant"😂
@4stroke4wheels4life86 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a stoppie on that thing
@hutchtv76406 жыл бұрын
Ermos Cimpoesu I'd like to see a lowside on it
@charlesg.86155 жыл бұрын
Oh 1 thing more. Can niken do a stoppie?
@kajvanheerwaarden91345 жыл бұрын
I know why you're here... 9:34 Thank me later ;)
@EllisGoward5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tjstewartakafreeze28545 жыл бұрын
i can now sleep ... ty , not all heroes wear capes
@angeljorel51245 жыл бұрын
Ellis Goward Jst save me 10 min Well exactly 9 :34 as i write thistxt🤣 Anyways thnks 🤜
@josemarte15305 жыл бұрын
Hahaha how did you know?
@ebrensi5 жыл бұрын
haha yes
@SupaNami6 жыл бұрын
Looks like they're trying to sell more tires
@NetzHog6 жыл бұрын
the usage is on the front is probably below 50% for each tyre! (compared to conventional design)
@Spikycloud6 жыл бұрын
What stars really look like Tyre is correct outside the USA
@SuperJuanBlue6 жыл бұрын
Seems like you need to widen your approach.
@lamurcribb9856 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire *tire
@a.j.92006 жыл бұрын
And suspensions.. and linkages, disk brakes, alloys, and much more...
@CajunGreenMan6 жыл бұрын
It's not tested fully until it's tested on snow and ice. You guys were RIGHT THERE! No snow and ice testing, but snow skiing?! Ah well, maybe next video. I can see definite possibilities of snow and ice applications, or particularly challenging off-road terrain if they make an off-road version. Good job pointing out the dual contact patch thing. Love that Yamaha is pushing the technology. I would want to push a button and have it stand upright on it's own, though, even if it isn't designed to be stable in that way while riding. Maybe some mechanical locking pin even?
@aaronj73275 жыл бұрын
looks like something my drunk uncle would show up on
@helmer56675 жыл бұрын
Wait thats illigal
@ShadowbannedbyYoutube3 жыл бұрын
Small ballz
@amjrpain9193 жыл бұрын
Well, at least your drunk uncle's cool! For riding a yamaha! One that's harder to fall down on 💯👏
@user-sw2lv3zp6o5 жыл бұрын
A bored-out 1,000 cc version would be perfect.
@fatkidstickleme18306 жыл бұрын
Toothless?
@uMaDVeLoAn6 жыл бұрын
A lot of people dont like it, i think it looks cool
@IgorDz6 жыл бұрын
I've been watching different innovations videos on YT recently and 90% of the people just criticize the shit out of everything. Sad.
@Mastermindthreethousand4 жыл бұрын
This is a "you love it or you hate it" design. I get both parties. For me, the great thing is that it actually works, a successful technical experience that has still potential to grow in that area. As a touring bike, it should offer a bigger engine with higher windscreen (maybe already available now) make it a real grand traveler. I wonder if you need a motorcycle license for this or is a car license sufficient?
@tranquilcoast5 жыл бұрын
This seems cool, the engineering alone is very interesting
@ddkguitars40956 жыл бұрын
Two front tires, two front rotor, four front brake pads and four front forks. That is going to be a bill to service.
@FelipeLuizDickmann6 жыл бұрын
DDK Guitars bigger bikes already got dual front brakes.... They just added another wheel up. My worry is that linkage system.
@elliottselman67466 жыл бұрын
If you're worried about cost, motorsports might not be the best thing for you...
@FelipeLuizDickmann6 жыл бұрын
Guys McFellas in theory, change bearings every X miles should be enough to keep the system flawless. Don't think they'd use any kind of bushing that could develop play or something... That sounds bomb proof to be honest, even double suspensions and arms to assure alignment and stiffness. I like that a lot!
@FelipeLuizDickmann6 жыл бұрын
Guys McFellas (I compare to rear suspension bearings, that must be verified every 10 thousand miles and changed if worn out or play has been developed.
@Thecougar666 жыл бұрын
I think your missing the point of this. It’s about giving more grip and stability and thus improving your safety. So what if it costs you an extra £200 to service? If it saves you from sliding off on a fast bend... what would that cost you?
@cotes426 жыл бұрын
Yamaha if you're watching, just make a commercial showing 8:27 slow motion 0.25 speed. Shut up and take my money!
@JOHN-ox4wp6 жыл бұрын
Cool ! And satisfying !
@1107jordanlego6 жыл бұрын
Vectrum 1st it literally has more traction in the front end when turning and going over rough terrain. 2nd Don’t complain about something you probably can’t afford you broke child
@kyle333halfevil5 жыл бұрын
I think this is mostly about the grip. Not only for braking but look at where the bike sits in a lean. The weight is always centered in a corner with at least one tires contact patch. Meaning you should be able to ride harder, brake sooner, etc.
@Booba-Fett3 жыл бұрын
Thats unironically really sick to look at, especially when it leans over it's so captivating
@ironDsteele6 жыл бұрын
This has very quickly evolved into my favorite motorcycle channel. Well done guys!
@JW776 жыл бұрын
Do your legs get super dirty after the ride? The front wheels seems to be right in front of the rider's legs.
@mrd23926 жыл бұрын
EJ Wu this comment needs an answer.
@deyoh73126 жыл бұрын
That was my first thought when I saw it.
@davidmiletic66476 жыл бұрын
All you guys hating this bike... It's a brand new type of vehicle, xou can't compare it to a 2 wheeler... Yamaha had the balls to do something new and that is great. Great concept, as well as execution, i would love to own one and give it a blast.
@estoylaroca5 жыл бұрын
Disclaimer - I have 0 experience with the Niken. I ride a tricity (basically the scooter version of this) for about 4-5 years now, and also own other bikes. I must say, the 3 wheels thing is really something. It's not what you would expect really, as in you don't self balance, or anything of that sort, but riding with it is a different experience. When I say different, I don't mean anything drastic, like going from riding a roller coaster to a car, but it feels like going from a honda civic to a luxury car. It still rides a regular motorcycle (besides it being bulkier), but the ride is a lot smoother, especially on non-ideal roads. For example, you see a crack on the road (significant enough to "disturb" your bike") with regular 2 wheels, you either avoid it, or you just tough it out. With 3 wheels on the other hand, while one wheel absorbs it, the other will stay flat on the road. This means that instead of being bumped by the crack, you actually only feel it minimally / nothing at all. Turns on it seems "heavier" though, but it feels safer in a way. It's like turning with a car, since you feel the bike turning, but you don't feel it "falling" if you get what I mean.
@ebenezercunningham21696 жыл бұрын
This is like someone giving you socks for your birthday.
@ss_whole6 жыл бұрын
Dress socks
@Omar-eh3kf6 жыл бұрын
Stoppie?!! Would be great!
@justinsimpson23356 жыл бұрын
Fox I bet it does one pretty well with the extra brakes up front!
@lelins3005 жыл бұрын
I think this should be included in the next transformer film, baby Optimus or baby Bumblebee
@711rico3 жыл бұрын
my dad was driving a piaggio mp3, but wanted something better, but didnt feel sure about a 2 wheeler. He had a good deal on the Niken and he's even been calling me how much he likes his new motorbike
@twowheelmotoring6 жыл бұрын
all those fork seals
@ReckItRalph15 жыл бұрын
Hahaha ... Only true motorcyclist would know the pain lol
@deathwish83396 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the day, Honda used to be the company that was pushing the envelope with the things motorcycles could and should do. Now it seems Yamaha has taken up those reins.
@deathwish83396 жыл бұрын
Auto blipper I wasn't sure if I liked the new cbr1k until I saw it in person. It isn't very photogenic but it is the most comfortable 1k I sat on. Couldn't afford it though unfortunately.
@adityadugar37806 жыл бұрын
Death Wish83 Honda monkey, grom, CB300R.
@deathwish83396 жыл бұрын
Aditya Dugar none of which I wouls say are pushing the envelope. Maybe the grom, but the monkey is just a repackaged, more expensive grom.
@exothermal.sprocket6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Yamaha rebooted itself with the FZ/MT series. Barky 270° super-light SV killer. Best sounding and arguably one of the best engines in motorcycling ever..... triple, also super light. And don't forget the crossplane R1 i-4 engine right at the backside of the recession of 2008-2009. Yamaha does good stuff, even if you don't agree with everything they do. Honda? yawwwwwwwn. I guess if I wanted to have scooter-economy and interesting utility in a bike that would never break in 200,000 miles, while letting it shift for me? NC750X, but as a 2nd or 3rd bike.
@getbusylivenordien53946 жыл бұрын
I have to ask what back in the day your talking about that Honda was pushing the envelop or doing things better then others
@macroevolve5 жыл бұрын
Now Jay Leno is obligated to have this on his show
@squidwardtentacles79716 жыл бұрын
5:43 looks like he's on roller blades 🤣
@tomh.57504 жыл бұрын
Oh my fuck you just ruined it
@sublimalversus80896 жыл бұрын
This looks like its made for another Michael Bay movie
@b8tzim7676 жыл бұрын
Fantastic engineering exercise, destined to be a limited run collector's item.
@DailyPanigale3 жыл бұрын
Watching the front wheels in turns is very satisfying
@rsoul72826 жыл бұрын
Come on, I don’t understand why people don’t get this thing, after all, Yamaha gave us the GTS1000 a while back and you still see them everywhere, they sold millions of them and rewrote history, of course they know how to revolutionise the front of a bike.
@ravirajyaguru59056 жыл бұрын
I want a touring - off road version of this thing. Imagine the possibilities!
@ToastbrotRaver6 жыл бұрын
off road? why? it's less nimble, a lot heavier, a lot wider and just overall too much motorcycle to throw around off road. it would take a lot more energy to ride it off road then a regular off road bike. although I agree it would look badass with fat offroad tires and all...
@ravirajyaguru59056 жыл бұрын
snk_blk I am not talking about "Motocross" offroading. I am talking about "adventure" offroading where you need a heavier and stable bike. For example take BMW GS1200, that sort of long distance, adventure, off roaf bike.
@carlredmond36426 жыл бұрын
Ravi Rajyaguru If they made a Super Tenere version of this with the two front wheels you could really load it up with gear and more easily ride difficult conditions such as sand, gravel, or rutted mud slippery ry roads
@MotoSly6 жыл бұрын
off-road? haha...... you made me laugh sir
@T0BBi946 жыл бұрын
One question this video didnt answer: How many pushups can Ari actually do?! We need answers
@tjam42294 жыл бұрын
I recently hit some loose gravel while traveling at slow speeds, while turning into a gas station, and my 2-wheeled bike went down. Can the NIKEN be layed-down if under the same circumstance? I realize it's "tendancy" will be less for this to happen, but I was wondering if the physics of the bike design would prevent it from going-down....??
@hkk36565 жыл бұрын
Price tag is $60,000. That's nuts!!!
@MotorcyclistMag5 жыл бұрын
The GT is $17.3K and the base is $16k. YMMV depending on the country you live in and exchange rates.
@jjj48886 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered if you could wheelie a Cam-Am Spyder
@julianfsg69666 жыл бұрын
The answer is no. My mother has one and I’ve tried so hard to do it but it is impossible... but drifting it is really fun!
@blackphantomz28786 жыл бұрын
No wheelies and no drifting. Anti roll stability control kicks in and shuts off fuel if wheels are spinning at different rates. Aka "Nanny" would have to be disabled and too pull a wheelie you would have to go turbo and sticky tire
@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting6 жыл бұрын
Way too much front end weight to wheelie one of them.
@sgt.gunbunny59596 жыл бұрын
Negative
@NumbaOne6 жыл бұрын
put a fat girl on the back and there you go
@dahveed2846 жыл бұрын
I bet keeping the front wheels aligned is a PITA if one of them gets knocked out of wack by a pothole. An interesting bike, but not for me.
@coyster530 Жыл бұрын
My dad had one of those scooters that lean because he didn't have the best balance and it would lock upright when it came to a stop I know he really enjoyed it getting back out on two wheels
@ronanrogers41275 жыл бұрын
It looks like something a superhero would ride
@mike13th6 жыл бұрын
Yamaha should had commit to their idea fully and put 4 wheels on that that slide side parallel like the front. Create the first ATV than leans
@yigi45936 жыл бұрын
nice truck. how big is glovebox?
@mingkonglego53276 жыл бұрын
This bike perfect for long tours.
@hydrothermalworm77786 жыл бұрын
I wasn't convinced . . . till it wheelie'd. now i'm on board. Gotta admit it looks pretty badass lifting all that front end into the air
@CPUspeed6 жыл бұрын
Finally a bike I can mount machine guns on 😀
@patrickmiller16746 жыл бұрын
CPUspeed truuuuuuu
@Cal-El6 жыл бұрын
But why? Because mother Russia!
@ironohyes36446 жыл бұрын
The Calvin Darius cuz 'MURICA
@psyclone636 жыл бұрын
You lost me at $16 grand.
@jangenesismakani656 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@gunhound456 жыл бұрын
The first of a new technology is always expensive
@ME262MKI6 жыл бұрын
Lou Ordorica Thb i thought it was going to be more expensive
@razerloche95336 жыл бұрын
its going to be around $40 Grand here in south-east Asia.
@josephsherman49136 жыл бұрын
Wait a year, they'll be under 10 grand. Remember the GTS ???
@FrostSoul-qs6kq4 жыл бұрын
Yamaha : WE NEED SOMETHING NEW ! Kid : (rides in on tricycle in reverse) dad check this out ! Yamaha : YES
@savvas.k6 жыл бұрын
So I guess the next step is to add 2 wheels at the back using the same kind of system and make it a 4 wheel motorbike (!) which is not a car nor an ATV.
@MikeBikeOriginal6 жыл бұрын
Love it. Wonder, if it could be perfect to have a safe yet fast ride in wintertimes? not everyone is lucky enough to live in CA, 4 months of waiting and safe, slow driving is hard in europe. what you think guys?
@jabsy50946 жыл бұрын
Given its TC and ABS, just adding on some appropriate winter tires and I couldn't see why not.....He did say it requires both feet on the ground to keep up though, so if both tires lose traction, then it seems it doesn't have enough rigidity to stay upright. Both front tires losing traction in snow seems like a certainty so it may not be as efficient in winter as it looks. We'll see.
@adrianalexandrov77306 жыл бұрын
Mike Bike ural is probably more suitable for harsh winters. Two wheel drive, knobbies.
@kolby40786 жыл бұрын
you could easily run chains on this as well
@killroy29936 жыл бұрын
Mike Bike that's what I thought when it was cutting in the snow, and it didn't wash out. That's how I crashed for the first time. Snow, lost front, oops...
@jerryp13926 жыл бұрын
Get it if roads are snowy or wet a lot, and you have the money. You can alway ecu flash and put a pipe on for more power.
@bwxmoto6 жыл бұрын
It seems like one of those machines that are overly complex for no reason, other than for the sake of being needlessly complex.
@SuperYertleTurtle6 жыл бұрын
It kinda is. It also kinda is just schowing off what can be built. You are allowed to ride the MP3 with just your car drivers license. That's why it's so popular. Maybe the niken will get that benefit too. The point about the superior performance on rough underground is interesting for a lot of people. But 16k? Nah not for me. And the weight is also pretty shit.
@bwxmoto6 жыл бұрын
Yeah the weight is a massive downside.
@cuzimaluzer7776 жыл бұрын
BWX ain't it cool
@kolby40786 жыл бұрын
that's kind of Yamaha thing......they are pretty good at it tho
@MPI10006 жыл бұрын
kolby4078 Agree, it's not exactly the first time they've done this. The first thing that comes to mind is the GTS1000. But also things like running 5-valve heads, EXUP and the like, with questionable benefit, at least considering whether they're worth the added complexity.
@Carlos314165 жыл бұрын
You haven't test the increased braking capacity of such a system. When the mp3 by Piaggio appeared, everybody saw this like the possibility of riding in winter, fear-free of sliding, free of hard-braking. The old trikes had its extra wheel at the right time, but at the wrong place (as Dr. John stated it...) 😩
@BMRStudio6 жыл бұрын
Interesting piece of iron, but... Last time when I ride a 3 wheeler.... I was 4 year old. And this will stay like this! When I was 20, most of the time I rolled on 1 (rear) wheel. When I was 25, again 1 (front) wheel.... Now, I get back to 2 wheels :)
@BigMoeFo6 жыл бұрын
Freakin love these guys, doesn't matter what your reviewing... I know I'll leave will a smile, kinda like riding a bike!!!
@kinguin76 жыл бұрын
Hey Yamaha, remove the kickstand and add a lock on the leaning pivot. Thank me later.
@mrjakobt6 жыл бұрын
James Scheppegrell I can’t grasp why they didn’t think of that. It’s a much more elegant solution.
@mohamedk13406 жыл бұрын
More stress on the pivot that way maybe? I guess they'd rather have the weight on the kickstand rather than stress anything else
@timfrench93916 жыл бұрын
Don't think the upside wheel lifting off the road surface is something I want to try!
@kinguin76 жыл бұрын
mrjt maybe they did think of it, and decided not to for some actually good reason. I can't think what though.
@kinguin76 жыл бұрын
Mohamed K it's supporting your front wheels as you drive at speed over bumps, it's gotta be strong enough to support it at a stand still I'd think.
@Deathlynumb6 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I'd buy one I like my gsxr but id sure love to ride it to see how it feels.
@alexanderhoffman88666 жыл бұрын
I think a "vehicle" like this except not only 2 wheel up front but 2 in the rear as well would be cool. The articulation of the wheels would look awesome.
@aritragoswami3026 жыл бұрын
That thumbnail is fire 🔥
@Koza13856 жыл бұрын
A solution for a problem that doesn't exist.
@monsterunderurbed14895 жыл бұрын
You can't help but ask, "WHY?"
@papabootleg10855 жыл бұрын
Now this a 3 wheeler done right still technically a motorcycle. But elitist will still complain
@CaptainTyler-xi9zs5 жыл бұрын
I just don’t understand why it exists
@phenomenologicalparadox52164 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainTyler-xi9zs 10:11
@nitink.a5674 жыл бұрын
Stupid bike
@francoisbrice51326 жыл бұрын
It surely looks unusual, but it seems that the 3rd wheel concept doesn’t add much to the proven 2 wheel solution.
@jaytee91116 жыл бұрын
Yair Weinberg in the video he states there is no self balancing and you do have to put your feet down.
@SeasideStrangler6 жыл бұрын
All it needs is a FZ09 front end conversion and it's good to go.
@ChrysReilly6 жыл бұрын
Why not get an FZ09 in the first place?
@SeasideStrangler6 жыл бұрын
I was just joking.
@VIVADUDE075 жыл бұрын
How does it handle with one flat front tire??
@simonhughes-king84933 жыл бұрын
Better than a regular bike with one flat front tyre.
@GurmeetSingh-pm9kj5 жыл бұрын
Niken has just opened the door for futuristic motorcycles.
@garyjohnson19706 жыл бұрын
That's what's needed, more weight! I want to see someone pick it up.
6 жыл бұрын
My Guzzi 1200 Sport weights 229Kg DRY. This one is 263Kg WET. Once I add the 23liters of fuel and the 3.5 of oil I'm right there... And I can pick it up.
@susuki366 жыл бұрын
Personally I Like the Concept and Why Not a Three Wheeler. It looks Good and Looks that IT Performs Great in All Conditions
@mattbott94925 жыл бұрын
Experimenting in new technologies I like it
@michaellee79332 жыл бұрын
The niken just might be the perfect all weather motorcycle
@mahrozedogar6 жыл бұрын
Jump to 3:10 for the bike u came here to see.
@allenlong72056 жыл бұрын
What is a back in ....i didn t see anything
@chadfolmar59006 жыл бұрын
Allen Long Back in is sliding back tire in the turn.watch again you will see it
@staninjapan076 жыл бұрын
Thanks. What does he mean by "back it out"?
@Khronokai5 жыл бұрын
Slide the rear out coming into a corner by applying the rear brake.
@faustin2894 жыл бұрын
A reverse gear is definitely needed. Also, I can't wait for Kawasaki's planned similar trike that will have variable distance between the two front wheels depending on the speed.
@philpbrumby6 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are on point! Keep it up guys
@Miata8226 жыл бұрын
Saw this at MotoGP in Austin. VERY clever engineering, but the why question is huge. Yamaha rep talked about front end grip but why that matters on a bike that won't lean seems important. I built a business around designing and building unusual machines. One of the earliest lessons I learned is: "Not everything that Can be done Should be done." So why did experienced Yamaha build this bike destined to sell poorly? My guess is that it is a test-bed for a future semi-autonomous motorcycle.
@dalevancleefsr6 жыл бұрын
Agree completely. An MT/FZ09 will do just as well or better if the lean angle is diminished!
@dalevancleefsr6 жыл бұрын
Paolo G You suspect wrong. I've been riding in all weather, including snow, since 1970. There is no front grip problem that justifies $7K more than an FZ09. I suspect those who love it lack the skill or confidence to ride on slippery surfaces and want this perceived safety net.
@Miata8226 жыл бұрын
Paolo G , Nope. 40 years on bikes. I tour all around the country, that means all kinds of weather. Rain in the Ozarks, storms in the Texas Hill Country, snow in Rocky Mountain passes, Hail (!) in the high plains. I've ridden in 112 degrees and in 15. Years ago I tucked my old Connie into a turn I knew well only to find it flooded. Sure I would crash I just followed "Twist of the Wrist" all the way through. Came through just fine only needing a change of Fruit-of-the-Looms . The bike will make the turn if your nerves will, maybe even if they won't. Oh, yes. I've dropped it in the rain. 1984. Still feel it in my hip. I'm sure the drinking, old tires, and outdated-even-then suspension had nothing to do with it. I chopped throttle and grabbed the brake. Live and learn. More contact patch does not mean more traction if you divide the load on the front between 2 tires. A fresh quality touring tire at the right pressure will have more grip in wet that 2 similar lightly loaded tires. It might make you *feel* more confident, and that may be the point, making fearful riders artificially more confident while protecting them from the challenging lean angles where tire traction matters. But really, I stand by my original post. This bike will sell poorly, but well enough to validate the hardware to be used in future semi-autonomous projects.
@johncarlogogo97185 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful!! I hope someday I can drive that NIKEN. Continue blogging pls...
@amadzbalboa6 жыл бұрын
I like the design, the concept. I can see this bike is not for daily short ride. But for long distance touring ride. Put sidebags, high windshield and boom you ready to go.
@SmartMass6 жыл бұрын
I'm nervous to ask, but how many push-ups can Ari do?
@SeamTressGaming6 жыл бұрын
Wait, how did you spell that thing ? Nike-N ? or Knee-Can ?
@zac_in_ak6 жыл бұрын
if you pronounce it Japanese style it would be Knee Can :)
@zac_in_ak6 жыл бұрын
without seeing thew Kanji I'm guessing but Ni is two in Japanese Ken might be sword
@dannydorito46753 жыл бұрын
I didn't think it would wheelie so effortlessly
@MattyH19926 жыл бұрын
But... why? If it's no better than a normal bike, then what's the point?
@MattyH19926 жыл бұрын
I don't understand what people who have accidents have to do with anything? Unless you're implying that people who are injured and can't hold a bike up anymore- but this bike isn't self balancing. You still need to hold it up and do all the same stuff you do with a 2 wheeled bike- it just looks stupid.
@SirSpinalColumn6 жыл бұрын
More front end grip. This thing would stop waaaay faster than a conventional bike
@MattyH19926 жыл бұрын
I'd actually be very interested in seeing a full on test of one of these to see if these are true. Yes, they have more grip, but they also have more weight. I am curious now if one cancels the other out.
@SirSpinalColumn6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Hutzell well it’s got 1/3 more contact patch but that funky front end wouldn’t make the bike weigh 1/3 more.
@MattyH19926 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is an actual improvement that I didn't think of. I bet it is much easier to control in shitty conditions.
@mannyechaluce38146 жыл бұрын
3 tires to wear out instead of 2,,,, hmm, i'm sure there is a market out there, but not me...........
@romanval696 жыл бұрын
the 2 front wheels are doing half as much grip-work as a single wheel, so theoretically it should take twice as long to wear out...
@gtotheordon6 жыл бұрын
hope you dont own a car
@MikeC-nu7ty6 жыл бұрын
Lol what a strange reason to not be interested.
@ThatIOneIGuy6 жыл бұрын
I'd be more concerned about the quad fork seal replace time/cost.
@samuelcurran7146 жыл бұрын
Front ends don't tend to be light, it's also heavier. May be gripper definitely in changing conditions but the whole reason I like bikes is they're light and I enjoy the cornering and direction change. Be interesting to see what it's like but I struggle to see it being my sort of thing.
@karmakittenz696 жыл бұрын
There's innovation and there's novelty......this is novelty. (Plus, bike tires are pricey....adding a third would suck)
@karmakittenz696 жыл бұрын
I wish to amend. Watched last minute or two minutes of video.....ya, ok. If it floats your goat, go for it. Tires are still expensive.....
@theripper1216 жыл бұрын
Not only added price of tires but 2x the cost of fork maintenance.
@YTjndallas5 жыл бұрын
An invention that my 89 yo Father would call, “A windshield wiper on a duck’s ass.”
@Morningbikeride6 жыл бұрын
Now for the bike, its smart. You stop with the front tires, you typically lose traction at the front from heavy accel.. it really solves some issues and pushes the boundaries of traction and power on.. three wheels.
@DuyLe-ex4km6 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. Best regards from Vietnam
@50gary6 жыл бұрын
It's great as a design and technology exercise, I applaud Yamaha for the courage at the corporate level to do such a thing. The three wheeled market is gaining strength and acceptance and this is another foray into the category. I think the super bike market is in decline and Yamaha must find a way to sell new product, i.e. create a new market category. This would remind me of bicycle manufacturers developing "gravel bikes" creating a new category to sell product. If I were Yamaha I would sponsor a spec race series and an around the world tour with a pro and celeb rider (didn't that Ewan McGregor guy do that?) to promote the Niken. I remember the definition from Geometry class "Three points describe a plane" Edit: I watched the entire video again. I struck me that a great promo would be for Yamaha to get the Niken in the next James Bond Movie for one of the big chase scenes, it looks the part and stunt guy could do a whole new batch of tricks. Next Yamaha should send one to custom builder and former racer Roland Sands and let him do a wild race custom job.
@prabhugautham6 жыл бұрын
Your Yamaha Niken review was really awesome to keep me glued to the my smartphone screen watching the video thrice.
@audiwankenobi3616 жыл бұрын
With all the bike options around I can see why this thing would desired....I'd buy it for sure.