My Last Ride on the Yamaha Niken GT

Dick continues his consideration buying a Yamaha Niken three-wheeled motorcycle.
Engine size 847cc
Engine type Liquid-cooled DOHC triple
Frame type Steel aluminium hybrid
Fuel capacity 18 litres
Seat height 820mm
Bike weight 263kg
Front suspension Four telescopic forks, adjustable for preload and rebound
Rear suspension Monoshock, adjustable for preload and rebound
Front brake 2 x 298mm discs, four-piston calipers
Rear brake 282mm single disc with two-piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 15
Rear tyre size 190/55 x 17
Music:
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[@OldDogZeroTricks]

If you're trying a Niken, try the 2023 and later model with TFT display, 888cc engine, revised rear setup, and narrower seat.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

It is not as wide as a Yamaha Super Tenere. The mirrors certainly are a stretch. I have four two-wheel motorcycles, including a small scooter, but I also have a Can-Am F3-S, and I really rate it. Nick

[@riflemann14]

My impression a few years ago was that these things were selling so poorly it'd not be surprising to see them discontinued. Are there alternative motorcycles you are considering seeing that you've fallen out with the Niken?

[@DickWhistles]

I have since picked up a Honda Grom/MSX to soothe that itch for the moment. Upon reflection, I already have some pretty obscure bikes in the fleet. We’ll see if something else pops up unexpectedly.
Thanks for the comment.

[@leslieaustin151]

You’d have a job with that thing on the Exeter! Les

[@aidenscott71]

Just seems totally soulless

[@I_am_Thursday]

I can't imagine anyone who's ever ridden a bike calling the CP3 soulless

[@DickWhistles]

It’s not soulless, it’s just that its soul is buried under a breakers yard.