Yamaha Niken GT - Are 3 wheels better than 2?

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Yamaha Niken GT - Are 3 wheels better than 2?

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Күн бұрын

The Yamaha Niken is a radically new way to travel. This review covers how that front end really feels, how easy the GT is to maneuver, whether the engine has enough grunt at GT weight and some pretty shots of the beach ;)
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@SS-cd1dl 3 жыл бұрын

I have one, loads of fun, an open mind leads to adventure and I’ve had plenty of them on this bike.

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching and yes, I found it loads of fun :)

@CandEAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this bike. It gets a lot of hate for not being a true 2 wheeler, but I don't care about semantics. It's just so different its cool. Hopefully, I can grab one before they become collector's items like the Honda Rune.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It rides (mostly) like a 2 wheeler and you’re extremely likely to not lose the front! Good luck the investment 😎

@deangreenhouse458 27 күн бұрын

Well done Lara! I’m a 60 yr old man. So nice to see we can have an intelligent opinion from a young female rider. If this allows me to keep riding, got to be worth a look.

@Andrew170645 Жыл бұрын

At 78 yrs of age i ride the Yamaha Tricity 155 . Its a great all rounder and can easily achieve 100 kph on the on the motorway(national speed limit is (100) i weigh 90kgs) its quite nippy ! Why not test one and see what you think. I could definately light tour on it. Enjoyed your test. Thanks

@Laramoto 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I'll note that Yam for next time!

@garypunter412 5 жыл бұрын

I actually love the look of the Niken. I do feel it is maybe a bit to niche/unique to become a big seller. Will have to try and get a demo from Fowlers some day. See if i can be converted. Great video BTW.

@Laramoto 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you agree - definitely give it a go because it attracted so much attention. It is a niche but I really enjoyed that about it. Something different and you’d be hard pushed to fall off it. Perfect for damp winter riding! 🤩

@alanjollimore4035 4 жыл бұрын

First time viewer. Well done.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@robertkollath8929 4 жыл бұрын

First time listener, definitely the Nikon is a game changer interesting if it had a dct. Great review.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

It really is! Thank you so much for watching :)

@Sirsethtaggart3505 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I completely agree with you. I have one exactly the same as that... and no, nobody nods back ☹️

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I’ll give you a nod! ;)

@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын

The side bags come standard on the GT, but they are horrible things with a zip. I think the Niken is a stunner, especially from the front end. It's narrower than a Super Tenere. I have come to a point in my life that I am sick of looking at the road surface for diesel, wet leaves and, especially in Thailand, manhole covers [they're everywhere] and sand [also everywhere]. I ride a KTM 390 Duke and a Yamaha Aerox 155 over here, but if I could find one of these, I'd buy one. I believe only ten were imported. It's a shame they weren't built with the same type of techology that the Piaggio MP3 scooter has, enabling it to stand up on its own. If Yamaha had done this, I believe the bike would have been more popular. As things have turned out, Yamaha are discontinuing it. I have just got back from three months in southwest Portugal, where I have a Can-Am F3-S, a three-wheeler that doesn't lean, although the rider has to, and I got used to not having to look at the road surface. This is my second time viewing this video. It's a good one. Can I ask you what the riding pants are you are wearing, please?

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I've got some Held Joker trousers on, but I think they are discontinued now.. the Held Matata might be similar?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto Thanks for replying. I was wrong about Yamaha discontinuing this bike. It now has the new 900 engine powering it.

@OldDogZeroTricks Жыл бұрын

I always liked this review. Nice work. I hope you get to try the latest updated 2023 Niken GT. (890 cc, TFT display, Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle, up and down shifter, 10mm lower and narrower seat, adjustable screen.) I'd love to see your review of it.

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

I’m sure I’ll be on one eventually! Sounds like some strong upgrades!

@MrTrek164 3 жыл бұрын

I eventually got a niken gt and its a revelation imho .I personally prefer the LCD to the tfts as not so distracting .Yes it took a few times to remember the rear wheel is in the middle lol .The front end is stonking and during the bad weather we've had it certainly gives some extra security .It's comfy ,it has a great load capacity if needed .It's roomy especially with a pillion . Who needs massive lean angles ? It's got 45 ,I just hang off for the other 22 when necessary lol.your reviews are great and on point while being honest ,I look forward to many more in the future .

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr Trek! You’re an ideal Niken owner - appreciating its best bits! I felt like a hero on it, it’s a proper head turner. Thank you for watching and glad you’re making the most of the front end grip 😅👍

@paulshort1174 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video, you being an experienced biker, with two wheels is there a slight hesitation for the machine to want to turn in as opposed to one pivot point, Yamaha gts 1000 had this yet you learn how to ride around it, if you’ve not ridden one, do so.

@Laramoto 10 ай бұрын

Didn't feel it too much, just enjoyed the novelty of it!

@timhaslum7461 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, always had a soft spot for Yamaha bikes being an MT10 owner.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim! I’m more of a twin girl but still enjoyed the Cross Plane 4!

@timhaslum7461 4 жыл бұрын

Laramoto , i like all sorts, my previous bikes have been XSR900, TL1000R, Cagiva V-Raptor, CBR900RR, RG500, RD350YPVS, Z400J. I think I’ve covered most engine types, just a flat twin to go. Take care on the roads 👍🏻.

@andrewewan624 4 жыл бұрын

Life moves on.... those who are negative...probably never ridden one...and if we stay in the past ..we would still have black and white TV...and be using "snail mail" for all communications etc etc ....ride safe

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Fair observations. Its a fun bike but I remember trying to straddle an object in the road and then hit it with my rear tyre. Idiot mode! ;). Ride safe too!

@grahamdenton5635 Жыл бұрын

I bought one its amazing.

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@paulclarkson1778 4 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to have a review from a woman (who also knows what she's talking about). I've already moved from 2 wheels to 3 (via a Metropolis), but I'd love to ride the Niken.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Paul - I'm sure your local dealer will let you have a go! Get some more horsepower for your 3 wheels :)

@paulclarkson1778 Жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto Took delivery of a Niken 4 days ago. What a beast it is!

@firstime911 4 жыл бұрын

Good review..

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

I'm attracted to it because it's strange, not because I like it. hahaha The Piaggio MP3 scooter system locks the front at lower speed so it in effect handles like a rigid 3 point trike, until moving and it frees up to handle like a leaning motorcycle again. If Yamaha built in some kind of speed sensitive electric lockup for the linkage, it would be more versatile for people looking for that low speed stability. Otherwise I cannot help but think it would be more of a handful when it start tipping over, than a standard 2 wheel bike.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Good observations, the Piaggio system could work but would be an expensive mod. Its a lump of a bike that does need some pushing around, I think it needs a confident owner even if it did have slow speed assistance. Probably quite top heavy too compared to the Piaggio....

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto Yes it is. Piaggio is the typical low-CG scooter and handles pretty much like one.

@BreezyRider66 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, I'd like to try one if only to have had a go. I hope you don't mind me saying but try taking off centre stand with one hand at the back on pillion grab handle & other on handlebar, you should find it much easier...

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! And yes, you should try it, its exactly why I picked it out in the show room!

@maccart67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great review.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you Suzie!

@gerryday1053 4 жыл бұрын

wow defo buy one WOW.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Yamaha agree!

@francisdrake3588 4 жыл бұрын

Uma única crítica: o espaço entre a roda traseira e o banco poderia ser melhor aproveitado, principalmente na GT. :D

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Bom ponto! Eu nunca notei isso (provavelmente porque não passei tempo suficiente com isso) - isso seria útil para turnês.

@francisdrake3588 4 жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto Logo que surgiu a Piaggio MP3 eu achei interessante. Depois veio a Peugeot Metropolis, muito bonita e as scooters da Quadro. Depois veio a Yamaha Tricity e aí só faltava uma motocicleta de 3 rodas. A Yamaha Niken é sensacional, o som de seu motor é magnífico. Agora só está faltando uma motocicleta estradeira com 3 rodas (como uma Gold Wing). Acho que essa é a evolução da motocicleta, privilegiar a segurança sem tirar o prazer de pilotar. Sou motociclista e na maioria das vezes que eu caí, a roda da frente escorregou ...Imagine uma STAR VENTURE com 3 rodas, seria sensacional. Melhor, na minha modesta opinião, somente uma motocicleta com quatro rodas (qooder, da Quadro). As soon as Piaggio MP3 came up I found it interesting. Then came the beautiful Peugeot Metropolis and the Quadro scooters. Then came the Yamaha Tricity and there was only one 3-wheel motorcycle missing. The Yamaha Niken is sensational, the sound of its engine is magnificent. Now all that is missing is a three-wheeled motorcycle (like a Gold Wing). I think this is the evolution of the motorcycle, privileging safety without taking the pleasure of riding. I'm a biker and most of the time I fell, the front wheel slipped ... Imagine a 3 wheel STAR VENTURE would be awesome. Better, in my humble opinion, only a four-wheeled motorcycle (qooder, from Quadro).

@paultaylor701 4 жыл бұрын

I gather it’s Knee-ken, meaning 2 blades.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

That makes sense! Have you ridden it?

@aviadc150 3 жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto watching Japanese videos about it - they pronounce Ny-Ken, whilst I was told several times it should be pronounced Ni-Ken. Anyways - having ridden it twice - I am getting one soon so, Potato-Potaaato - it's a fun bike...

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@aviadc150 Spot on Aviad! Hope you have as much fun on it as I did :)

@aviadc150 3 жыл бұрын

@@Laramoto here's hoping, I am picking it up today!

@H4I2I2EE 3 жыл бұрын

@@aviadc150 Yeah I came across a Japanese review of this yesterday and was reading subtitles and noticed the guy talking in Japanese was saying nigh ken instead of knee ken. The number two in Japanese is pronounced knee for sure though.

@hawkslayers1 Жыл бұрын

hi what gloves are you wearing

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

Knox Handroids 👌

@grahamdenton5635 Жыл бұрын

would you buy one ????

@Laramoto Жыл бұрын

Not for me, but I can see why people would!

@Honda_Jakarta_Barat 3 жыл бұрын

Excuse me, how tall are you? Is 170 cm okay in this thing?

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm 178. It would be fine - and if it isn't, get a thinner seat and lowered rear sus - job done :)

@bigtemperancelithousex9036 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely should’ve gave us your height

@Laramoto 3 жыл бұрын

5 foot 10! 🤟

@Skymaxy 4 жыл бұрын

Chest cams are useless on MC.

@Laramoto 4 жыл бұрын

Fair, trying to get as many angles (useful for instrument panel in reviews) - I've got a 360 cam now so should help give better perspectives.

@hughtuller6344 3 жыл бұрын

Depends. Are you trying to capture images of the roadway, or of the motorcycle like she is doing here. The chest cam captures the complete dash up to the grips. Much more informative for a bike review than looking at what the scenery is.