Yamaha niken gt?

[lucian]

Any thoughts on these things? I Never new they existed other than  the concepts. I have seen the MP3's, but this is much different.


https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/10-thoughts-about-2019-yamaha-niken-gt

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

My friend Joe just took delivery of his about a month ago.

[dguzzi]

Real life "Bat Bike" ?

[Johncolleary]

I rode one at the Long Beach Motorcycle show and was amazed that the front end felt like a regular bike. I ran over manhole covers in corners to try to get it to slide and was impressed that it didn't slide at all.  Looks strange from the seat to see all that mass.

[JACoH]

Kinda makes sense because of the increased front grip. But, how do you maneuver around pot holes with 3 wheels aiming at them? I have considered the MP3 Piaggio, and also the rumored 400cc Niken.

[lucian]

I wonder why it needs a side stand? 

[Johncolleary]

The front does not lock like a scooter.  Don't know why they didn't do that but it will fall over if you let it go!