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Title: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: lucian on April 07, 2019, 01:07:44 PM

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

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 07, 2019, 01:26:07 PM

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

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: dguzzi on April 07, 2019, 03:02:30 PM

Real life "Bat Bike" ?

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: Johncolleary on April 08, 2019, 07:19:42 AM

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.

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: JACoH on April 08, 2019, 05:55:03 PM

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.

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: lucian on April 08, 2019, 06:33:52 PM

I wonder why it needs a side stand? 

Title: Re: Yamaha niken gt?
Post by: Johncolleary on April 08, 2019, 08:41:07 PM

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!