What's the point of the Yamaha Niken? Back roads, mud and (nearly) crashing | Niken Diaries 2
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2018
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This road perfectly demonstrates why this bike is good for touring and why for every day commute this makes it safer.
I like the fact that my Niken annoys people.
Well done Yamaha for offering something different , I would love to try this bike
7:40 code brown
xDD
What happened. did it understeer? hard to see if anything happened that dramatic
@@george_3264 I believe that the driver of the stoped silver car was...relieving him self...(and no, I didn't want to assume anyones gender...😂😂😂)
not sure why it exists but i like how it exists ..probably not my thing but its a great design statement..
really should not judge without trying one.Thanks for the review 👍
The design statement is why I don't particularly like it. It's a gaudy unatractive machine. I really dig the Tremoto leaning trike, but this one is just terrible to look at.
@@methamphetasaur its not a design statement lmao the extra wheel is completely functional, no one is buying a niken for looks.
@@adamms96 Nah. They could have made it look good, but instead they made it look like that. That's definitely a statement. Probably the reason why they don't sell any, too.
I think it is looking good
2 wheels and 4 suspension big frone head r1 style mirrors
it is looking muscular
better than mt09
like a robotical horse
The fastest bike in the world is a loaned bike 😀 But hey, is doesn't matter what you ride or how you ride it. If it makes you smile and feel good, that's all what matters.
Couldn't agree more👍
Thanks for reviewing your riding experience on this breakthrough bike. I simply love this bike for its eye-catching, head-turning quirkiness and sportiness.
It’s just great that this bike exists. Thanks Yamaha.
Not something i'd buy but i would definitely love to ride it, just to see how it feels.
But that CP3 sound is just glorious.
I'd like to see a Niken race series supporting BSB.
I turbocharged my Niken for the extra grunt I missed from my other bikes. Gives me an extra 50-60 bhp without having to do anything to the internals. Fuelling is controlled by a beefier pump and a power commander piggybacked onto original ECU.
How much did that cost you?
@@shameiti £5K+
From Extreme Creations Sydney Australia.
Does counter steering feel different with two front wheels instead of one?
I feel that people's reactions to this bike say much more about them that it does about the bike. If you don't like it, feel free to enjoy your two-wheels and go about your business. I neither want nor care about your opinions of what I should or should not enjoy riding, especially when (usually) those opinions come from a place of complete ignorance. Thanks for this mate, I enjoyed your review and think this bike is both innovative and practical.
Couldn't agree more with your comments! It's something different, it's unusual and if it's for you, go for it!!! Myself, I don't know whether I'd ever want to own one, mostly because there's hundreds of other bikes I want first (and indeed before an MT09, V4 Tuono, and many other bikes lower down the list), but money aside, with a garage where I could have lots, I'd likely have one if these in there!
Thank you for an honest review!
How does this work on snow? Can you fall sideways or does the three wheels keep it up im confused
After a 20 year break off bikes I relented and bought a MP3 500 trike for commuting purposes and actually love it! I never realised it would feel like a bike and it gave me the confidence to buy an f800s. I’ve looked at the specs of the nikken and am not scared to consider one in the future when I change the F800
Phil Richardson if you like the MP3 for its bike feel, you’ll be amazed at the Niken!
@2:23 breath in.
Breathe!
Great review/comments. Gosh bikers are a stubborn bunch. All the negativity is so unwarranted. Reminds me of all the guys who call someone a squid because they have "chicken strips"...
Kickassdave over the years I’ve had plenty of arguments about ‘proper bikers’. Honestly, I just hope more people get to enjoy motorcycles in any form. I’m enjoying this Niken, but I also love my Grom and my MT-10. If we all liked the same thing, biking would be nowhere near as much fun! Have a great Christmas. John
You have chicken strips?....squid 😂😂😂
@Rata 4U the point is. Ride whatever you want. You might have got an R6 because you think it's beautiful. And why the hell not for that reason!?
Kickassdave, some people call them chicken strips, I call them safety strips. City streets have all matter of debris on the road where as a track is generally kept clean. Too many variables on city streets to be knee sliding into every turn.
@@strictlyformyninja absolutely. It's honestly the dumbest insult that gets thrown around by bikers. I don't do track days and where I live the roads are rarely beautifully dry and dirt free. I don't really want to risk wrecking my bike just so I can appease a bunch of asshats who think you're not allowed to own a sporty bike unless your knee is down in corners and speeding tickets are a right of passage... or some shit like that. It's all another pathetic dick measuring contest.
Wise and interesting review! Thank you.
Really enjoyed your review ... owning an MT10 myself i was eager to get a test ride on the Niken and it did not disappoint .It certainly gives you more confidence in the muddy and icy back roads . I was also impressed how refined it felt compared to my 2015 MT 09 . The extra weight of the Niken never hindered my enjoyment either .
Thanks Robert McDougall! I own an MT-10 too - while they’re of course two different machines, I applaud Yamaha for taking the bold step to try something new.
I'm about to buy a 2015 mt09 myself. Any advice on that bike? Pro/cons, things I might need to check out? Thanks!
@@simonegiannini2421 Hi , overall they are a great bike and my only real issue was with suspension . I had it altered a few times at my local yamaha dealer but was never happy with it . it felt adequate at best but lacking any refinement . The throttle can be snatchy on earlier models too . Try before you buy but you may find it suits you perfectly as we are all different in what we like and how we ride .Check out MR B,S BRAIN DUMP channel has he has several excellent videos on the MT09 . Hope this has been of some help to you and you enjoy what is mostly a great bike to own .
Robert McDougall Why do peeps keep saying this bike is heavy? My Cruiser is 367Kg, the Niken is light and zippy.
Great review! I live in Ontario Canada where it snows for 4 months in the 12 month year and this might allow me to finally ride in the snow. I try to be a all year rider but when there is a little patch of snow my ninja 250 hates it.
Thanks John, nice to hear a balanced overview. Hopefully the team might be able to give their impressions of the bike as a tourer with a pillion. Pillions thoughts would be appreciated. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas.
Keith Williams - cheers! Yes, pillion ride is coming up soon. Have a great one too! John
I wonder how tire ( tyre ) development support will be in the future for the front??
I test rode one the other day I liked it but I don’t know if I would buy one . I ride a tdm900 very similar feel in riding position a little bit more of a punch , and loved the cruise control and the mirrors where odd probably because so use to them being on the bars but all in all a fun bike and different.
I have been watching Niken videos over and over trying to convince myself to get myself one. 😙
You wont be dissapointed.
Pretty sure you would have binned it on that slime on your MT10, that extra wheel up front definitely helped in that situation.
Good job!
As the bike is wider at the front end do you find it hard to keep the wheels on the clean and dry lines left by car tyres? Not a loaded question btw I think the thing is a really cool innovation personally.
One wheel will be in the crap stuff probably the rear wheel to get less grip and probably get a puncture may just be able too keep one front wheel in the good bit of road.
Not found it a problem, though might be a different story in snow - you’re right, straddle the clear path for the rear wheel and both front could be out of it. Though they are pretty narrow.
You do notice when filtering on motorways as you’re not just to one side of the line - one wheel is more likely to rumble over the lines.
youtube can eat my ass with a spoon this has been covered enough times now. Check the dictionary and DVLA definitions of motorcycle, bicycle, trike and tricycle.
@youtube can eat my ass with a spoon can't even drive it on a car license either.
Saying ‘end of story’ does not mean an argument is complete. By the powered vehicle definition of trike or tricycle, this is neither. It’s a three-wheeled vehicle that’s classed as - and rides exactly as - a two-wheeled motorcycle. That’s the end of the facts, but no doubt not the end of the discussion.
Looks like a great winter commuter, how does it cope with filtering or is the front end of little too wide
Will Jones ruclips.net/video/GkXzgzLKwFE/видео.html
If i could afford or have a full bike license "currently a cbt for a 125" i would buy it or a mt without the day-glow wheels. It'll be a niche market bike but one that will standout !
Looking at getting into biking as never rode before. I doubt I could ever afford the bike but if I did this would be my no1 choice. I love new ideas and innovation.
@7:40
Bro i have the same last name as you. Just wanted to point that out lmao
Great video! I would like to see electric variant of this bike. White, or grey colour would fit nice with these blue fork and wheels.
Done 8k miles on mine, and it's been amazing to ride....the handling is superb especially in poor conditions......attracts a positive crowd wherever I take it
Having owned a range of different bikes, and currently riding a BMW K1200 LT, I'd like a decent ride on one of these, although I'm not sure I'd buy one? I live in New Zealand, and am yet to see one, either on the road or at a dealership, and I don't imagine they will be cheap? If I see a demo bike, I will take it for a ride for sure?
Rod Anderson - Cyclespot Yamaha on Barrys. Point road in Takapuna have one. Unsure if its available for demo rides, though.
Not sure where you live. Timaru Yamaha has a demo which I took out on Monday. They also sold one a couple of weeks ago so they are definitely out the. My take. My regular commute if a K1600. So I normally ride a bike 40kgs heavier, with 6 cylinders rather than 3, with 1650cc rather than 850. I commute all year round, so often -3C or colder. I am concerned about front end grip. South Canterbury has some of the clearest skies in the country, lots of frosts followed by cloudless blue skies. I rate the Niken. It is a true motorcycle, not just front to was good, it was how well behaved it was on bumpy corners. It felt sluggish, slow, safe, stable, rough (vibrating) compared to the K16. But the entry level price is half, is a good quality brand from Japan. I'd like for my 900ks a week commute, heated grips and seat, bigger screen, lower placement of the mirrors (my hands reflect back blocking part of the view). It topped out at about 200, getting slow after 160, so well down on the K16, but half the engine half the price. This may replace my K16 in a few years. Good bike great all season rider.
Rod Anderson You havent seen one because they all Sold Out in the USA in Six Months, none got to NZ Dealers. If you want to find out how popular they are look at pre-owned ones for sale, almost none.
When I test rode it, it was bouncing down with rain. I rode it as if it was dry. Amazing front end.
Does the niken come with the same awful Dunlop sportsmart tires as the MT-09?
No - this one had zero miles and came on Bridgestones. At the launch they were on Metzelers
Getting one of these bikes is my life goal in 2019.
Something different, would go for it
I don’t need to accept it cuz i don’t consider it a motorcycle in the first place it’s a mix of the “bike” experience without the bike for those main car users
I cant wait for the dual front and back tire version
that's one interesting machine.
Test rode a Niken last weekend. Felt under-powered. Needs the engine from the FJR1300.
Nice video!👏🏼👏🏼It seems the perfect bike for new Riders ..(?). I'm wondering if You recommend It as first bike to start from zero though i got my license... Thx and Ride safe! Jag ALC Spain 👍😎
It's maybe a bit big and heavy as a first bike, but it's worth considering. Cheers, John
I got as my first bike, get crash bars for it and youll be ok. The only thing i can advise is low speed its heavy so it wants to fall over. Just practice a lot.
Good motorcycle tires are expensive ...is added cost of an extra tire justified? I'm not convinced.
Domi 21 Two tyres means half the weight on each wheel so normal tyre wear.
Holy maintenance bill Batman. FOUR forks, TWO front tires, and who knows how many bearings and linkages on those (too many to count) steering arms.
blipco5 funnily enough, the next video is about maintenance...
+Bennetts Bike ....On the Niken? I just subbed.
Only has two fork tubes that offer dampening and spring the other two are just stiffening the front end
The Yokes are just bearings that don’t need any extra maintenance, how often do you maintain the Headstem on your bike? Never I bet.
I want one!
I use head phones, you blew my ear drums out with that LOUD honk at the start... not cute at all
I dont ride all year round because in the winter months I’m just too worried about losing control on mud or black ice. This bike may help extend the riding season but its quite expensive. The range as well. 46 mpg hmm. It’s a lovely design but it might end up falling by the wayside because it seems to just do ok on most things. I dont think there is anything wrong with having 3 wheels. Great set of reviews by the way. Do you think that they missed a trick by not pushing the front wheels further apart and making it a bike that car licence holders could use? This may have been the first ‘cool’ bike that they could own.
A good question! I guess that pushing the wheels further apart could have compromised handling, but I do know that Yamaha says there was no way they wanted this thing to be useable on a car licence. As it is just the same to ride and handle as it'd be with two wheels, letting inexperienced users out on it would be dangerous.
Waiting for the new model monowheel ....because 3 wheels is so last season 😂🤣
Lets see if the extra safety of extra grip, and extra *two" front breaks, translate into less deaths, or more madness?
Now make a normal trike with this type of rear suspension movement. That would be badass.
I feel a bit guilty. Im glad its here. Want it to be available. Think its awesome. Wouldnt buy it.
So you get better leaning grip and the price is a larger, heavier, and more expensive 3 wheeled bike to maintain and repair that can still tip over.
Thought it had the MT10 engine too, dang.
I would have thought that with all the added tech that Yamaha could have added a lock so you wouldn't have to use a prop to stand it up.
Be neat if they put two wheels in the back like a narrow tilting quadbike
Wasn’t this already posted the other day...?
Michael Hodgkinson now with clearer audio to reduce the opportunity for the torrent of abuse everything around this bike can attract from some who haven’t tried it
Bennetts Bike 😂😂 Negative comments, on You Tube...?! Sounds unlikely to me 😏 People love to hate - I don’t particularly want one but I’m glad it exists and definitely fancy a go.
I’m just glad I’m not going mad - that was one hell of a deja vu moment.
The big question is , if it was your money would you buy one ? Do you think it is worth the extra £4k over say a Yamaha Tracer 900 ?
I would like to get a test ride on one ...
Here's what two of us thought to it. Cheers, John ruclips.net/video/jEAEI3VEReQ/видео.html
I wish like to have the ability to speak without pauses
I think it's ugly, but its a cool idea, and cool ideas must be pushed forward, i am glad they made it :-)
I still don't understand why this is worth 50% more than an MT-09, other than wanting to have that "hey look at this" quality---a prudent rider would be just as safe no matter the conditions on either bike, and given the weight disparity---the 2 wheeled Yamaha must be easier and more fun to ride.
Try it. Invert your statement. If your current ride had only 60% of its normal grip would it be as safe? It rides just like a normal bike but definitely has a safer from end. I found my K1600 would do chicanes much better, but the Niken pitches into corners like any other bike. The extra weight is high while the K16 it's very low, probably why it doesn't flop back and forth quickly compared to the K16. If your only a weekend warrior then perhaps the image is impacted, if your a daily rider or long distance type then I expect the Niken may tick some boxes
My new favourite bike
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ill test drive one never own one looks like too much extra maintenance and extra things to replace
clutchitup 856 No. The Yokes are sealed bearings with stainless casings the same as the bearings in your Triple-tree/frame connection, how often do you maintain those? Never.
Interesting oddity worth collecting
I like how the niken actually ride like a motorcycle
I would definitely like to own one. If not for the extra fun when leaning into corners, then for the extra fun of freaking out other bikers when stopping for a coffee break 😄 If you say it is more forgiving, then I would NOT advise new bikers to buy this as their first bike.... I think it could teach them "bad habits" that might be dangerous when they switch to 'classic' bike...
i see alignment problems in the bikes future
Brilliant bike
Am seriously thinking of the GT version to replace my BMW just because things like this don't come along too often.
But...and it's a big but, there are only 14 Niken dealers in the UK and the nearest one to me is best part of 100miles away
That's not especially convenient and will end up making these machines niche because of the (relative) difficulty of servicing and warranty claims.
And that would be a real shame.
14 is nowhere near enough - it needs to be something like 30+ dealers in fact given the technology in use is innovative in execution but actually nothing special then Yamaha, you could have shot yourself in the foot on this one.
Nigel Tabb it’ll pick up, and servicing won’t be a problem - my local dealer isn’t a Niken dealer but at least one mechanic there is being trained to service it.
Hope so - something this innovative deserves to take off
Nigel Tabb I really think this is the future not just a passing niche bike, after all the Two wheel up front design is already popular in Scooters.
why use a car horn to bleep out stuff?..
First time trying this bike i almost let it fall over for assuming it would balance on its own. My bad i guess haha
I would've been more impressed if the hp was the reason for adding that third wheel. This is more like riding with training wheel(s).
Lane splitting is all that left to make illegal in the U.K. and europe.
Too much going on in the front and to me it's ugly
OMG you've got balls, you ride those wet roads like you're in the Isle Of Man TT!
What is the point of that camera view of nothing but your back?
Why can't it balance on its own? Those front wheels are farther apart than the legs of a typical center stand
Because it has to be able to lean
It's centre balanced. The front suspension pivots for the centre like any other bike.
Take on the track
I downvoted for the loud car-horn curse-word bleeps. Either leave them in or mute it. Other than that, good video.
Harsh!
Pointless expensive solution to a problem that doesn't exist
Would you buy one with your own cash though? For me bikes are bought from
the heart. What they look like 1st, then the riding experience after that. Tick all the boxes and I'm buying. This one just looks bad to me. Just the aesthetics on the Niken are not to my taste. The front end is just to big and cumbersome looking.
Returned To The Earth I know what you mean. No, at the moment at least, I doubt I would buy one. But having said that, I never thought I’d buy an MT-10. The thing with the Niken is that while I don’t have the money to justify having this along with my other two bikes, I can see the attraction that it could have, and really hope that people do try it, because for many, it could be a purchase from the heart. John
That's fair enough. I've got nothing against it. If it appeals then I would say give one a go 👍🏻
It must be great at rolling burnouts and powerslides
Is that the correct pronunciation? I have doubts
Forever Computing It is “Nee-ken”, this from Yamaha website.
Nothing like being stuck behind one of these on the morning commute whilst filtering. Please do not buy this for commuting in heavy traffic 🤮. In a few years time we will all laugh about the back to front Robin Reliant. PS: By commuting I mean in and around London not some backroads 👍🏻
Jake B it’s definitely not a London bike. And with ever-narrower lanes, we’re needing slimmer (and newer to beat ULEZ charges) bikes. The Niken is intended to be a sports router, but it’s no harder than a bike with slim panniers to filter on. ruclips.net/video/GkXzgzLKwFE/видео.html
At least yamaha is trying something new and not playing safe all the time. Of course execution matters.
"We need to accept it"........ Too bad this mentality didn't exist when the Can AM Spyder came out. IMO, this Niken re-defined the concept of Training wheels.
Completely different mechanisms and linkages - totally unrelated.
Absolutely nothing "training" about the Niken. It just allows you to lean more.
@@alexgian9313 "training" It just allows you to lean more. Alex, that is what Training is. Learning :)
@@derekpaisley7465 - I think you may be misunderstanding the nature of training: Rossi's Yamaha will allow you to lean more than, say, the average cruiser. That doesn't make it a "training bike".
@@alexgian9313 nope. It's sorely my opinion based on an upright, three wheeled conventional bike. As one would label a conventional 3 wheeled bicycle one with Training wheels, I logically see a three wheeled, conventional motorcycle a trike. Unlike something such as a Harley Trike or Can-Am Spyder, the Niken is a Motorcycle with training wheels. As the Spyder was marketed towards those new and apprehensive riders, the Yamaha Niken has been received by the public in the same manner. (contrary to your opinion and Yamaha's marketing). Every company that releases a three wheeled unconventional bike now will market the ride as a Motorcycle. The feedback Bombardier received regarding the Spyder was the basis for future marketing strategies.
What is a Luddite today?
Evan Andrews. “Luddite” is now a blanket term used to describe people who dislike new technology.
Lol. This is an experiment bike. Instead of the stupid trike. If it’s to that point, it’s time to stop riding because it’s not riding anymore.
If for all intents and purposes it operates the same as any other bike than why would I want 2 extra fork legs, extra tire, wheel bearings, and who knows what else? A bit like taking along the dining room table to a picnic!
Good video, great insider...
But seriously you sound like you're in an argument half the time...
ZedNinetySix trying to quell the deluge of abuse, but as you’ll see in the comments of this and the other Niken video, it doesn’t work!
Thats fine, and I've noticed it too...
But I can't help but maybe think a lot of them do it for said reaction? You know how some people can be...
What you say is greatly constructive and in depth though of course
There is no shame in voice over. I what the yamaha PDF looks like on how to change the front tires. Niken only front stand perhaps.
CPUspeed Motorcycles I was wondering that about cleaning the front wheels too. The Abba Sky Lift picks it up no bother at all. Will show it in a future video.
Yamaha are loosing their way a bit, the development costs and time can only be guessed at for this and it’s taking how long to get the T7 to market.. ok it’s different but really how many are they going to sell ? I personally don’t know anyone who would spend the money on it. Cheers all. Only my opinion 👍
Nah, I'll rock a Niken all day.
have a look at my vid yamaha niken sliding. there something wrong with the bike. people buy this for stability thinking it is better than two wheels. they are so wrong this is a death trap.
Glad you're okay, but you lost the back on something. As another person has commented on there, you'd likely have been off had that been a two-wheeler. There has to be a reason for any tyre to lose traction. I've done just under 4,000 miles on one now, and lost the back once on stone-cold tyres in the wet. Other people I know who've ridden them have lost the back too, but always for a reason.
nothing on the road whent back to look. i ride that road all over winter on a tiger 800xcx with mitchlin ankee wilds on and a lot faster never had a problem at higher speeds there. and ride it on my mt10sp in the dry front wheel off the ground there no problems. going slow on niken big problem there the road was bone dry nothing on it.
can you delete the coments i said went back to were it happened and there was a 6inch line of gravel were back wheel was you could only see the gravel from side of road when i went back on bike to look looking down off bike you could not see the gravel. sorry niken did like riding it.
I want to see some WHEELIES!
www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/bikes/yamaha-niken-all-questions-answered
Could somebody that knows a lot about bike help me
- search up mk - ain’t ridin
- skip to 1:42
???what Yamaha is that???
Pvrx Tv it’s an older model R1
Bennetts Bike ok thx so much!!
You gained a sub
It's just a weird bike, if you ask me :-)
How on Earth do you work out that the contact patch(es) is 80% bigger? The two spin balloons are sharing the load, therefore they have a much smaller contact patch per wheel than a traditional bike. If you have are 800lbs all-up and have 40 psi in your tyres, then you have 20sq in of contact patch in total. Doesn't matter how many wheels you have; a 10 wheel "bike" would still have 20sq in of contact, but it would be down to 2 sq in per rim. And not only that, but [technically] it can't actually offer "more grip" than a single front wheel. Friction is the same when pushing the same load - to push your car sideways on the road takes 10,000N of force, say. Doesn't matter if it's a three wheeled car or an 8 wheeled car. Whatever this bike offers, it's not - strictly speaking - a grip advantage by offering larger contact patches. It may well be doing something else, but Yamaha haven't re-written any physics with the Niken.
The contact patch is increased not due to the extra wheel alone, but because the extra weight over the front allows the second wheel to take advantage of the increased contact, and spead it between the two, rather than have one wider tyre that can have a larger contact patch due to the increased weight.
@@bennettsbikesocial And just how much extra weight is over the front end? In the very video you're comparing its total weight against other bikes and it's very competitive. If the weight distribution is heavily biased to the front to force extra weight over the front, then you're going to get sloppy handling and the risk of under-steer. And the other argument against the extra traction that is proposed is that the increased contact area has less penetration into the road surface, giving less grip. A single contact patch will, by necessity, conform to the irregular road surface better than a shared pair that would more likely glide over the surface. In other words, the more pressure on the contact patch, the more the rubber will conform around the little stones etc and grip better. What you're describing will not conform as well and is almost bound to slide more.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not having a pop at you - per se - but something is definitely amiss here; I design brakes for a living and have a fair old bit of knowledge concerning tribology, friction and attrition. And an 80% contact patch increase is impossible unless you run either square tyres or seriously under-pressure. Even if you achieve said contact patch, then the pressure exerted onto the road is massively reduced, making each wheel much more ready to slide. I'm also not saying that this bike isn't inherently more stable (indeed it may well be) but I am saying that it's not a contact-patch thing. It's geometry and off-axis load bearing thing that will allow a little slide to warn of impending doom that you don't get on a two wheeled bike (well, you do but it's a short-lived affair).
Can one of these bikes pull >1g in cornering? I'd wager not. A well-sorted two wheeler can...
So what is this bike really for? Does it do anything "better" than a standard configuration? I mean I like innovation... But why? Is there really XX% more grip that you can use when cornering or is that just basic theory of having more tire contact? It seems that Yamaha didn't make this an extreme performance example but rather a design-proving concept they approved for production in hopes that gadget-minded riders would opt for the "neato factor". If this were an all-out performance design would it be capable of enough amazing things to justify all the extra parts? Or is it just an exercise... The riding community pretty much agrees that adding another wheel does not elevate status. Otherwise we might all be riding some version of a Slingshot? Or would we? Since it is generally assumed that adding more corners is some sort of risk mitigation and therefore less edge. Where is the extra thrill?
Sorry, it is un-crash-able. At least it might be, with those shitty stock tyres, but not without. I've 20k miles on mine. It's about as crash-able as a car, unless you're pushing it around your driveway, then it's going to topple.
It might be a road, but you are pushing it a bit given the cocky has obviously just driven his bloody muddy tractor and trailer over it, you'd think more than once, and maybe all week. ...edit, and what do you mean 'can add stability ...'? ...man, it just does, all the time. It's just hard to believe there is something so much better than two wheels, notwithstanding power-stands and added weight (and windage).
its an abomination..... but its cool 😎
J