IF I had the money, I'd be all over it. That extra front-end grip/security makes all the difference. "Safe" and "Stable", is a good thing, (low-siding... not so much). I think this would be the ultimate touring machine. Brilliant engineering by Yamaha.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Very true. Touring with almost no danger of front end slides certainly does have an attractive ring to it! I also like that there are no electrics involved on the linkages. Just good old engineering!
@user-sw2lv3zp6o4 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam No unnecessary electrics. I agree.
@MHDarlington Жыл бұрын
Interesting question you asked about whether the stability would become boring. My first reaction was a resounding 'NO' but then I thought about the reviewers I've read and watched who have talked about having to reset their experience-gained instincts about how fast they could enter a corner due to the Niken's remarkable grip but then having to reset in the other direction when they returned to conventional two-wheel mounts. So after some reflection I would suggest that it depends on where you are in your biking trajectory and of course the rider's personal character and what they get out of biking. For me, having been riding for 40-odd years, getting too old and creaky for sportsbike and/or track day riding but having enjoyed it immensely in earlier years, I have found over time that my real joy of riding is corner-carving far more than balls-out speed, so I can't see a downside to being able to enjoy what I love but with added security. I'm not trying to prove anything to anyone nor am I competing against anyone or anything, especially the laws of physics that deal with traction and forces applied during cornering! So I'm very interested in this machine, especially now it's been a bit tweaked for 2023 and may well take the plunge. I'm still sadly baffled by the hatred that this bike seems to generate (and yes, I completely consider it a motorbike/motorcycle, as does the law) and really believe we should welcome all shapes and sizes of bike into the pantheon, even if they take a form that we would never choose for our own ride. Anyway, very thoughtful review so thank you
@AndyManCam Жыл бұрын
I totally agree! For me it’s also more about carving than all out speed. The most important thing really is that you enjoy the riding that you do!
@ericppagel5 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you out on a motorbike again! That sure is a unique machine, that front end looks like it would devour anything in its path, Mad Max Steam Iron of Obliteration! Cool ride, Cheers Andy!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Eric. It was great to finally get back out on two... sorry, three wheels!! Weather and work have been doing a proper double team on spoiling the fun until now! This bike actually seemed like it would devour all in its path mate! I was instilled with a strange feeling of indestructible confidence!
@TheSpectre2235 жыл бұрын
Nice video and a really interesting bike, full hats off to Yamaha for taking the step out of the ordinary and making something like the Niken. Now that you've ridden it I'd be interested to see you ride an older 3-wheeler, something like a Piaggio MP3, and see how the feel and technology differs between the two
@christianweller42885 жыл бұрын
I think these things are brilliant.... and it's good to see Yamaha doing different formats to other manufacturers. Long term test required, something Alpine, early summer.... would be stunning if you could blag that.
@Viper6-MotoVlogger5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m really surprised to see that it corners amazingly well. Thanks for sharing!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. No trouble! I was VERY surprised at how well and how freely it corners. No resistance from the setup at all. In fact it properly leaps into the bends!
@MadMonk_5 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Andy, and welcome to my world :) Due to the weight of the MP3's I've always said that the 850cc engine would be ideal for that bike, and this proves the point... Plus I would like a manual gear change than the CVT automatic - only downside is you cant lock the wheels like the MP3 - something I need due to back/hip injuries :(
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Adding in the 850cc certainly jazzes things up a bit! The manual shift also always increases that feeling of being involved with the ride, doesn't it? Shame that it's a case of so close, but yet so far for you mate. Maybe there will be an aftermarket wheel lock addition made at some point? I suppose it depends on how long the product runs for.
@iamwezlee15 жыл бұрын
As always, a fair and upbeat review! Always enjoy your perspective. Sadly I’m with many other folk, and have formed a completely biased and uninformed opinion of the trike....it’s just not for me. Love the triple, love the MT09 (and especially the Tracer), but can’t get past the extra appendage on this beast. Ride safe mate! Glad to hear from you again!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers very much! I was close to forming that same opinion. But honestly, riding it changes a lot of the preconceptions. It's still too complicated , expensive and sort of misses the point for me. But it was a lot of fun to ride regardless!
@neilcole34063 жыл бұрын
Perfect Tour de France camera bike!
@kahidunn79075 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Andy, im not sure if Yamaha are asking a question no one is asking but i will give them credit for being such an innovative company, i believe its coming into summer for you guys and i cant wait to see what youre up to. Cheers mate
@TheMissendenFlyer5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that Andy, would love a go on one of those puppies....wonder what it's like to filter on? ...I also wonder who the bike is aimed at? ...sounds like a great fun ride but would you swap your two wheeler for one? - for me your description of it as "the steam iron of motorbikes" probably says it all......no wonder they're not selling many! From your review I'm getting a fun novelty ride with prodigious grip, but better to stick to a conventional bike for thrill and economy (three tyres to replace, more brake pads, extra weight to haul.....). I still want a go though and love the sound of the triple engine! Cheers and thanks for the review.....TMF
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers TMF. I’d certainly recommend a jolly if you get the chance. It’s a surprising experience! For me it’s definitely more novelty and I wouldn’t trade 2 wheels for three. As you say, more to replace, and lots more bearings to suffer in the Northern European winters! The knowledge that the grip will almost always be there certainly has its advantages and for the all weather mountaineers, it’s probably the perfect steed. But a bit like playing a computer game on easy, the challenge and the excitement is missing for me. But then again, maybe you can go way faster around the hairpins?... Look forward to your post ride thoughts old bean!
@worzysp12 жыл бұрын
I have a gilera fuoco 500 3 wheel 500cc and seeing this yamaha niken Has really made me want one. As I ride all year round I only see a few bike in the winter when commuting to work. This thing could be perfect for me wow
@russelllocke71805 жыл бұрын
An interesting machine. Love to ride one, if I had the room & buckets of excess cash I’d have one, but that’s never going to happen. Haven’t really heard a bad word on them though. Looking forward to more of your trips Andy. Can’t ride the GS or Zephyr for 8 months due to two arthritis related hand surgeries. One down one to go. Will be living the motorcycle life vicariously via your journeys. Please keep the twisties coming.🏍👍 hey & some great discussion points on the mechanical magic to pull apart at your cafe stops.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
You and me both mate! Just like the Zero‘s, it’d be a great plaything to have in the garage for gits and shiggles. But that’s a rich mans game. Sorry to hear about the biking sabbatical. Hope you can keep your spirits up for all that time. I’ll do what I can to help!!
@thecrayondemo Жыл бұрын
Interesting they are really cheap second hand or pre reg like 7-8k
@andrewedmond77385 жыл бұрын
Great review and welcome back to the tube mate. Not exactly my style of machine, but hey, someone's going to like it.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew. You and me both. Not for me, but I can definitely see that some folks will love the pants off of it!
@thelikeablerider88005 жыл бұрын
Looks a blast! I love the sound of that engine.
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
Very elegant, subtle and delicate design has to be said :)
@AndyManCam3 жыл бұрын
So very true! With a long distant history in design, I really appreciate the work that has gone into this machine!
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Motorbike world and design is somehow very conservative which is good in my view...
@fredthebarber5 жыл бұрын
I think this bike is totally bonkers, in the good way! I don’t think I’d necessarily like to own one, but from everything I’ve seen of people riding it I would LOVE to ride one on some super twisty mountain roads. I bet I’d be cackling and hooting with joy and amazement the entire time. I got to look at one with its clothes off at a motorcycle show, and the engineering of that front end is pretty cool. I absolutely consider this a motorcycle, even if it looks a bit like a snowmobile when you look down at the front from the cockpit! Sorry that you didn’t get longer or to try it out on some windier roads this time.
@ilostintheuk5 жыл бұрын
Ay up lad welcome back been looking at that machine for a while and from and engineering standpoint its brilliant nice to see its real world characteristics very informative video
@brno2219735 жыл бұрын
Was seriously considering the nikken but bottled it & opted for the tracer 900 GT instead.😁
@NZsarge15 жыл бұрын
Were you aware of the Niken GT?
@Bredaxe5 жыл бұрын
Yamaha would be selling out of these if they added an upright wheel locking mechanism like the Piaggio. Disabled riders would have purchased them for sure.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
You’re probably right. But I thinking would also up the weight, complication level and finally the cost.
@lambo28175 жыл бұрын
Maybe they will put the MT10 engine in one! Interesting
@maldridge76304 жыл бұрын
MT10 engine and a TFT screen and I am sold! Currently I am debating between the 2020 Ninja 1000sx and Niken GT and those 2 points are making me pass on the Niken...sad :-( Oh and only quickshifts on up-shifts; another deal breaker!
@rdeh16784 жыл бұрын
Man I miss my Ducati 748 , she was such a head turner and the sound was music, and the nice thing is she was black so blended in when you needed it to if you get what I mean
@MotoGoato5 жыл бұрын
Nice little test, thanks :) .... I'm quite intrigued by the Niken .. might have to nip to the local yammy dealer and take one out for a hoon ..
@user-sw2lv3zp6o4 жыл бұрын
Is this Belgium? I'd like a Niken. Good review. I have subscribed
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the team! Thanks! This is in northern Germany, around Hamburg.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o4 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam I forgot to give you a 'like'. Rectified that oversight, and while I'm here, I'll watch it again.
@samehsouissi69865 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are back my friend. But I'm afraid for me that is not a motorcycle. If I've for free I would sell it and get T7 hahahah
@nicklowndes37475 жыл бұрын
Praise the Biking gods Mr Man cam is back, great vid as always mate keep on coming
@falseneutral78905 жыл бұрын
Andy is back!! Where have you been man? Good rewiev, the thing looks better in real life then in pictures that's for sure. So it behaves like conventional bike right, so the question is will it low side like one if pushed to fare you recon? If so then what's the point right 🤔
@ltrics5 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow I hope to test ride the MT10 and maybe this one. More interested in the MT honestly, I do not dig the looks of the Niken but appreciate that Yamaha had the balls to come out with it. I like the platform a lot, tried the 09sp and the Tracer GT (which I preferred), both bikes are lovely on their own. Looking forward to hear your opinion of the MT10!
@Banditmanuk5 жыл бұрын
I've owned an MT10 nearly 3 years, it's an amazing machine, be amazed if you didn't like it. One word of warning it's a thirsty beast.
@ltrics5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have seen a large number of people talking about it being thirsty, power comes at a price of petrol and rear tire :) Cheers!
@nealebradford64175 жыл бұрын
great blog, only one ive seen on the yammy with good content.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Neale! Maybe I was the only Vlogger that DIDN'T get invited by Yamaha to ride it! ;D
@MRTPR5 жыл бұрын
Excellent , looks a little odd, but I am sure I would get used to it if I had one. Thank you for sharing.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! It was surprisingly easy to get used to and then very shortly afterwards start to push it!! I think a lot of fun could be had!!
@Supersam220Ай бұрын
How was this for comfort given your height and what bikes are best for 6’3 riders have you found?
@AndyManCamАй бұрын
It was a while ago now, but i think it was pretty comfy. The best bikes I’ve found for my size lately have been the KTM 1090 Adventure, Yamaha Tenere 700 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 (which i now own).
@martybartfast5 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's pronounced 'Nee ken', as in _two swords_. Nice review, Andy. 👍 🏍
If you will listen closely, the Japanese person pronounces it "Nye-ken" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLGhndplp8nMaKs.html
@brno2219735 жыл бұрын
It’s still an odd looking thing no matter which way you pronounce it.👍😁
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Martybartfast. I think this argument will never really find a conclusion!!
@srl97275 жыл бұрын
Great review, no doubt it will find, or create a market. As for me, it reminds me why I have a car and motorcycles.
@Banditmanuk5 жыл бұрын
I rode one last year, enjoyable experience. Thought the ride was plush over quite bad roads. Yes it corners really well but so does my MT10 and that's the issue. If your a confident rider on two wheels why would you buy the Niken? If you do buy one are you admitting to everyone that you are a bit crap at cornering??? I was lucky enough to film the Yamaha tech talk and see a 'Naked' Niken; that Ackermann front end is a proper engineering work of art. Sadly even though it's a good bike, I just don't see it selling in numbers and I certainly wouldn't trade my insane MT10 for one.
@scottnineteen4 жыл бұрын
'Poppage' - indeed. Nice [edit: no not 'nice' - 'excellent'] review ...you people over there with that accent really are quite clever, anyhoo, I rode a demo and thought omfg!, I'm 55 and been riding for 45 years, and a planted front end / front end stability is, while maybe not everything, a big - big deal, and so I bought one today. Dealer said they'd otherwise sold 'one' ...in I think the whole of Auckland NZ. Wtf is wrong with them all? There's nout queer as folk said someone over your way and I agree.
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
I think the Problem is that people make up Minds about things that are ‚different‘ before trying them. Just like with the electric bikes. Before test: „Never buying one of those monstrosities“. After test: „OMFG, that was amazing, i want one!“ At least you’ll be individual mate! Maybe don’t rave about it too much, or every Tom, Dick & Harry will want one! 😜
@imw70945 жыл бұрын
Back with an extra wheel😂 not everyones cup of tea but while I’m able to get my leg over two wheels the Niken is off the list!! Strange you have to fuel it up after a test ride, it seems the German salesmen haven’t worked it out😳
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the German sales techniques leave something to be desired! 45 minute test ride with 15 minutes to fuel up doesn't really let you get a feel for the product. Plonkers!! Needless to say, I wouldn't buy from them!
@garthhowe2975 жыл бұрын
I have no doubt it is "better", but at a significant financial cost, and complexity, which later on is maintenance costs. I suppose it is similar to just buying a Mercedes, or if you can afford it, you get the AMG version. I'm waiting until they add a second rear wheel... that will be even better... lol
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
It certainly comes at a cost. The extra rear wheel might be a bridge too far! I'm excited for the 3-wheel drive version...
@lenkiatleong4 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions and i hope some experts could help. Q1. Does this bike balance itself at traffic light stop with a push button or both brakes engaged? Q2. I understand that with 2 wheels in front, some bikes are more difficult to turn into a corner as in, one needs more effort. Is this true for Niken too? Q3. Is the turning radius bigger compare to normal bike of similar size, e.g., MT09?
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
A1. No. It would fall over just like a normal bike. A2. This bike corners like it’s on fire! Surprisingly agile for the layout. A3. I think it is a little bit bigger than the MT09. But not much. I didnt notice any difference.
@jspope20085 жыл бұрын
Much safer. Must be a good thing. More pros than cons.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
That depends on what you want/like! Sure there are lots of pros. But they’re not pros to everybody. I really enjoyed the ride and would love a longer go, preferably in some mountains. But I wouldn’t want to buy one over a ‚normal‘ 2 wheeler.
@jspope20085 жыл бұрын
Andy Man Cam ok. Is it because it’s not so macho .... maybe, a little bit. If it feels pretty much the same on the go, and for safety that should be something riders should definitely think about. Maybe it’s for riders say over 50 and not the younger riders. Who knows!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. For those who need a confidence boost in the bends, this is perfect. I'm not saying that it's not good. Just that I enjoy the feeling of cornering without the training wheels making it super safe. Thrill is part of the attraction. Then again, the thrill here will just be different as you can corner much faster, in far more adverse conditions.
@myemail38293 жыл бұрын
Do they have and breaking?
@AndyManCam3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean?
@exothermal.sprocket5 жыл бұрын
I'd have been quite happy if Yamaha would have stuck all the Niken development money into something like, say...... a FZ8R sportbike, a MT-09RR superbike, a 140hp version of the 847cc? Any of those with top notch R1-like suspension and brakes. MV Agusta gets that sort of power from their 800 triple.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Not a bad shout. Of course, the manufacturers all have to be one-upping each other on the crazy exciting new stuff that they're doing! I'd have liked to see Yamaha's take on the Electric bike market. That said, their terrible fuel mapping makes me worry about the programmers on the team!
@exothermal.sprocket5 жыл бұрын
Crazy exciting new stuff? Meh. Just same old worn out formulas, with dumb gizmos thrown in, heaps of electronics, but generally very little actual chassis/suspension/dynamics/engine formulaic changes happening. Where's the real innovation? I get the budgets have been tight since about 2008, whereas in years prior the development time for new bikes was about every 2 or 3 years. I get that. But comon, all the old standby bikes in some manufacturers lineups are just getting old, and stale, and uninteresting. Do we really need another 230 hp superbike? Or can we just revise or redo half the ignored bikes in every manufacturer's lineup?
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking more along the lines of this, with its very complicated self balancing quadruple fork linkage or even Honda’s allegedly upcoming fuel cell bike. I agree with you that just adding extra gimmicks to already good (and often tired) bikes is very lazy product development. I don’t want a TFT speedo. I want smooth fueling goddammit!!
@exothermal.sprocket5 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Agreed. And these 3 wheeled units was the answer to a question no one was asking.
@BikersGarage1015 жыл бұрын
This bike blew me away when I saw it last year at the yearly 2 Ruedas TRADE show here in Alicante. I almost got a chance to test ride it but in the end they cancelled as most people were scared shitless and they feared that sooner rather than later.somebody would crash it. Maybe this year
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I hope so mate. It’s a blast to ride! TBH I think it would be far harder to crash one of these than a normal bike! That front end is bomb proof when it comes to grip and stability!
@BikersGarage1015 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Just got back from this years " Ruedas motorcycle show here in Alicante, Spain and htis bike was not displayed so... too bad! Will upload video later today. Cheer Andy!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
That’s a shame! Next time!!
@sgomez30475 жыл бұрын
Andy.. Thanks for the review. I totally agree with you. Yamaha had a demo day here in Dallas TX and I felt the same things you did. Very stable with a little buzz coming through the seat and bars at the higher range of the RPM scale. But over all... I would buy one if nothing else for bragging rights. ☺️
@scottc35 жыл бұрын
Definately need to test ride one. Will stick with my two wheels though.....
@andrewgilbert95534 жыл бұрын
You still got the fz1 ?
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yes! The combo of enjoyment had and bank balance means I'll have it for some time yet!
@justinrowlands76785 жыл бұрын
Give it a year or two of development and maybe we'll see an R1 with a lighter, more compact version of this front end. R1KEN?
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
THAT would be a tiny little bit awesome!
@adivarso81755 жыл бұрын
Does it filter well...
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
It’s a little heavier than I’d have liked at really low speed. Obviously it’s also a bit wider at the front. Though I guess that with the bars being the widest bit, that shouldn’t really pose any kind of problem!!
@brucehornet5 жыл бұрын
AMC you said your thinking of changing your gearing, I've changed mine from 16front and 43rear to 16 front and 37 rear and I'll never go back, can't believe your have trouble with that machine with one touch different at the front
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I’ve since found out that in Germany, you have to register the new gear ratio with the TÜV People and have it printed on the bike papers!! Very complicated and too expensive for my tastes!! I’ll stick with what I’ve got for now!! 😂😂
@brucehornet5 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Is it printed on yours??
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Ive got standard gearing on the FZ1, so no.
@brucehornet5 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam I'm sure you changed that front sprocket in a earlier video??
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I had different gearing on the versys, but not the Fazer. I did clean all the gunk out of there when I had to remove the sprocket guard to fit the SW morsch Engine Bärs. That could be what you’re thinking of?
@SF-3134 жыл бұрын
Pls tell me fuel economy of this bike
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
No idea I’m afraid. I only had the bike for 30 minutes! Probably similar to an MT-09 but a bit worse as it’s heavier.
@SF-3134 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam thanks dear
@TFA-015 жыл бұрын
Its a no for me. But interesting to see none the less. Thanks for the vids.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
It’s certainly not a machine that’s going to float everybody’s boat! I’d rather spend the extra money on toys for a two wheeler!
@esmcl5 жыл бұрын
My mate has really bad knees and was struggling to hold the bike up when stopping at junctions etc. Would one of these help?
@keithulhul75405 жыл бұрын
Probably not. All the Input I've found says the bike will lay down if it's on its own. And given this bike is 500 lbs it wouldn't to him any justice. He may want to look at lighter bikes or taller bikes that take the strain off his knee
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right. Sorry, slow om the reply here. But I can confirm that if you take your feet off the floor, the bike WILL fall over. And at 260kg, that's more than a BMW GS to pick up! So inactual fact, it's probably worse for people with weak or injured legs!
@esmcl5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. Good to know. 👍
@highlandriders96965 жыл бұрын
Looks very stable and simple for riders in the corners, it does look a tad strange. Definately a marmite machine.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
VERY strange! I reckon you're right mate. Some people are going to LOVE it!
@trykozmaksym5 жыл бұрын
No no no... for sure 3 wheels take away that magical aura of equilibrium on two - no more are you a blade runner :D I wonder how it feels when this crazy system becomes unbalanced - different tire pressure, damping/preload adjustments...
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Very good point. I imagine that, just like in a car, it's horrible. Only exacerbated by the tripod layout! That would be something you'd have to stay totally on top of. I wonder how a single side blowout would affect handling too.
@Skymaxy4 жыл бұрын
The Owners Manual says DO NOT change Drive Mode when moving. But you wouldn’t bother reading it.
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
I only had 40 minutes with the bike! PLUS I had to refuel it too! No time for manuals. Also, if Yamaha didn't want the drive mode to be changed while moving, it would be very easy for them to lock the function out until the bike is stopped. Manufacturers confuse me sometimes!
@disekjoumoer5 жыл бұрын
Guten Tag Herr Cam, jetzt, dass Sie verheiratet sind steigen Sie auch auf ein Gefährt mit Stützräder um, sehe ich da. 😜
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Genau! Brauche so viel Hilfe und Sicherheit wie möglich!!!
@disekjoumoer5 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam 😂 Good to see you again, old buzzard.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Good to be at it again! (That's what she said)
@toandfro25545 жыл бұрын
50% more tires and brakes to buy. Just sayin
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Oooooooh, the fork seal nightmare!! That would be a job for the garage, for sure!! :D
@SpikeyOfficial5 жыл бұрын
I just don't get why anyone would buy one.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I reckon you’d be surprised by the number of people who Love the feeling of biking, but lack the faith and confidence in the front end to really throw themselves into it. With this machine it feels like you’re riding a bike, but you can throw everything at the front with very little worry about it spitting you off.
@alexmorgan34355 жыл бұрын
Sorry but this bike looks like a crime against motorcycling.
@troutdaletim5 жыл бұрын
I sat on it at this year's auto show in Portland Oregon and fell in love instantly and if I had $16,000.00, I would be riding one now
@martinfrost35965 жыл бұрын
It is pronounced nee ken : nee = 2 in nihongo
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I think that is an argument that will rage on until the bike is no longer available. Probably longer!
@Greggspies5 жыл бұрын
Great roads on your doorstep, seen one of these don't get it personnely, think it will fizz and burn
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Sadly NOT on my doorstep! It took 45 minutes to get to the Yammie garage, and another 30 minutes to get to the first (And pretty much only) bend! The roads here are PANTS!! :D
@tk56764 жыл бұрын
🙄👍
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
Cheers TK 👍🏻
@krakenverscadilacs88575 жыл бұрын
Mejor el auto
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Better a motorbike, surely!?
@Fjdy1jd15 жыл бұрын
Andy: If you are going to review unusual bikes, then this is the one that really fascinates me: vinsmotors.com/modelli/duecinquanta/?lang=en
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
That IS interesting! I dont think they're going to let a clumsy idiot like me loose on it though!
@Polecat549415 жыл бұрын
Amazing engineering from YAMAHA but this by definition not a bike as you keep calling it,more that nasty place between a car and a bike it is a Trike. Great review and I enjoy your video's but would not be seen dead on that Frankenstein creation!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Polecat. I’d say it’s a few steps closer to a bike than a trike as it can’t stand on its own and the front wheels are ver close together. Also the handling is extremely bike like! I reckon you’d change your mind if you had a go. I’m not saying you’d buy one, but the ride was surprisingly good.
@miteor5 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why anyone would buy this over the MT09 given the price/wanker premium...
@mel15525 жыл бұрын
are you disabled mate i guess not this will give a lot of riders a new lees on life including me ;)
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
The feeling of security in the corners will definitely appeal to many. Sadly I don't think it will be a great choice for disabled riders as it has no self stabilising ability. If you don't put your feet down, it falls over. And then you have to lift it back up again!
@jojn54335 жыл бұрын
Is for them dream too drive a real motorcycle....
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
But it is a real motorcycle, just with three wheels!
@jojn54335 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Absolutely not , hehe, real motorcycle has 2 wheels, I drive it, the different is big, is too handle a vehicle with 2 wheels and the front wheels where u easily can tip u bike if u be too hard when u brake front wheels, this with 3 u dont have this...
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Yeah OK, so it’s a little bit different! A motorbike without any of the danger!! 😂