Jack R1 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CGYukjM4Vg&feature=share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Variomatic Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I was wondering if this was an early April fools but it seems not, at first I thought "Ohh god no", but actually I suppose it's a good idea. A hell of a lot more fun than a normal trike for those who need them, or returning riders, older gents ect. Who knows, maybe they've created a new market like Suzuki did with the Bandit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yeah it's true, arriving in the spring for test rides according to my local dealer. I wonder if it's actually free standing? It's always on the sidestand in the pictures I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I want one. I can't imagine many other vehicles being quicker than this up an Alpine pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 ITS A BIT Goofy looking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Although not quite the same, but there are quite a few scooters with twin wheels on the front. I do appreciate this is a different kettle of fish, but the same principle. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Definitely a bit weird looking, but I definitely want a go on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Bit futerstic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Extra tyre, extra brake pads, extra fork seals, extra cost....for what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, jimmy said: Extra tyre, extra brake pads, extra fork seals, extra cost....for what? To be fair extra tyre = less wear, same no. of brake pads so no extra cost, extra fork seals so less wear (my FZ1 is on the original fork seals at 50k, so these should go on forever), agree on cost though [hopefully yam will follow their own lead on MT price point]. For what? Massive front end grip and stability. If the front end slides on 2 wheels often it means you are off, on this thing it's just going to mean that you understeer. This thing is going to allow the rider to push on really hard, on the road, where nornally you'd be backing off. I think it is part of the wave of innovation in japanese motorcycle design which is seeing the big four (although Sook to a lesser extent) coming up with more product diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Well, I asked, you answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted November 7, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 8:48 PM, pilninggas said: To be fair extra tyre = less wear, same no. of brake pads so no extra cost, extra fork seals so less wear (my FZ1 is on the original fork seals at 50k, so these should go on forever), agree on cost though [hopefully yam will follow their own lead on MT price point]. For what? Massive front end grip and stability. If the front end slides on 2 wheels often it means you are off, on this thing it's just going to mean that you understeer. This thing is going to allow the rider to push on really hard, on the road, where nornally you'd be backing off. I think it is part of the wave of innovation in japanese motorcycle design which is seeing the big four (although Sook to a lesser extent) coming up with more product diversity. Dunno, its a big fat fkr for getting through traffic. Is it not technically a trike too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 15 minutes ago, Cynic said: Dunno, its a big fat fkr for getting through traffic. Is it not technically a trike too? According to my local dealers post on Facebook it's ridden on a bike license, so not really a trike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 21 hours ago, Cynic said: Dunno, its a big fat fkr for getting through traffic. Is it not technically a trike too? I am considering one, but won't use it to commute if i do, My H**da NC will stay on commuter duties. I'd love to go hairing up Col D L'Iseran on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Variomatic Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Let's be honest, it's a cool idea but it's basically a fast Piaggio mp3. (Just having a laugh ) Dual front wheels, 3 cylinder 900cc engine, 115hp, adjustable front and rear suspension (from what I can tell from the pictures on the Yamaha website) looks like a bucket of fun. And like Cynic said, it might be a pain for filtering, but I know loads of people who filter on a GS1200 (which I think we can all agree is not a slender machine) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 11:14 PM, Variomatic said: looks like a bucket of fun. That about sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted April 24, 2018 Admin Share Posted April 24, 2018 OMFG how've I only just seen this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 You been living on the moon Alex? thing has been around for a while now, at least it doesn't have a fat arse like a trike..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I just bought a Niken! Even around my locale the handling feels amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Ho ho" brilliant ,any pics ,/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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