What they're NOT telling you about the Yamaha Niken
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- Other Yamaha Niken reviews are NOT telling you these things! You need to know these facts surrounding the Yamaha Niken! Sean goes in depth on this 2019 Yamaha Niken GT and talks about everything you need to know!
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Remember when shaving razors became 2 blades, then 3, then 4. I hope Yamaha just keeps adding front wheels to this thing.
I'll keep my unicycle thank you very much
Yep. I could use it as a furrow press if they keep adding front wheels!
So in a couple of years it will become a steam roller
Lmfaooooooo
Imma have the most strange looking 18 wheeler
I own a Niken and despite what people say, this IS the best wet weather bike I've ever ridden !
Can u drive in snow? How u like ur overall?
I can imagine you have more confidence in the rain.
must admit that's defenetly an advantage over 2 wheeled bikes. tbh i like the concept of 3 wheeler, but i think i'd go for a T-rex especially a Aero 3S body kit.
that being said, i live in belgium where the weather is crap most time of the year, a windshield is defenetly not over rated.
also heard this little bug can be tuned to be pretty nasty and is apparently also pretty good at drifting at his speed given it's weight.
You still have it,,,am buying it
The thing is, if it's raining cats and dogs, or it's raining and really cold...I already have a car.
I’ve been living under a rock apparently, this video is a year old and I still haven’t seen or heard of one of these until today. The first impression I got when I saw the front end was that of a Transformer in a crouch with forks for arms and wheels for hands. I was also really shocked to learn that it isn’t self balancing like other three wheels vehicles. Thanks for sharing it with us! I still have my ‘06 FZ1 bought in 2010 and it has been a great bike for what it is.
I’ve got both bikes actually. A Gen 2 FZ01 and a Niken and the niken is night and day comfier. Not as lively as the FZ1 but it makes up for it in absolute road comfort. The amount of questions I get every-time I go out is hilarious.
Here in 2024 to investigate this weird bike...
Heh brother, I just went for my first ride on my Suzuki boulevard 1500, and just want to say your vids have been invaluable in giving me confidence and inspiration as I practised the techniques. I haven't ridden since my teens, apart from an e'bicycle, which helped, but Your advice and steady teaching method continues to be really helpful. Thank you and God bless you and your family always.
This is a bike for people that don't care what others think.
So not for the insecure then.
Or needs attention....
@Fat Buddha YEP
@john harris Not John Harris from Hampton wick?
It's FUGLY as all get out.
Honestly that suspension is a thing of absolute beauty.
Until one breaks while riding...And both require an overhaul at the garage to make sure.
@@brokeandtired lmao, what a hassle. Forks are already a bit time consuming and now you gotta do 4.
Lightness and slimness … waaaaaay more important.
🤢🤮
That's what a kid say not a pro.
Currently happy with a 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650. It had 5800 on it at time of purchase 3 years ago, June. Just regular maintenance and up to 48.5 miles per gallon on Premium. This Niken is my win-the-lottery motorcycle; and I play 3 times a week!
This dude's riding a Bionicle
This comment is underrated
Ahh cruise control!!!! I knew this bike seemed different.
Touring bikes have cruise control, and this is sort of like a touring bike.
@Charles Szasz Missed the joke? How so? Isnt this bike exactly like every other sports touring bike? I fail to see the difference. No difference at all.
@@joemann7971 woosh
@@joemann7971 dats a big whoosh mah man
I am assuming it's "adaptive" cruise control.
How can you call this a naked street fighter 😂 it’s a bloody Walker from star wars
That's why the liscence plate is AT-ST. To me it looks like a raging gorilla.
Lmfaoooooo
Have rode one?
Minus the blasters 🤣
Dude the walkers were the coolest ever
I've just bought one and I can't wait to collect it next week.
They are being heavily discounted and the cost and the extra stability after a long break from motor cycling made this a good buy for me.
How are you finding it now a few months on?
I too would be interested in a rea world opinion.
Well Sean I am a new sub and I must say, I am a fan of the channel. I have about 50 years of riding experience, mostly HD, some Triumph and Honda as well. It is refreshing to see your unbiased appraisal of these bikes. Signed...a new fan.
Yamaha Engineer: The bikes we’re making now don’t need a lot of maintenance.
Yamaha Designer: Hold my beer!
Maj.D.Saster Hikes hold my blueprints
Engineered to break
This was my first thought. Cool idea but yea, the up keeps got to be a pain. Although im guessing the dudes buying them arent worried.
Don't need a lot maintenace? Don't need enought maintenance!
a front end maintanance is only 1 hour extra. the extra pair isn't an actual fork it's a guide.
Am I the only one that loves the way the two wheels look from the front? I love this bike I might actually get it. I never really give a crap about others. I get what I like.
It makes me dizzy looking at it, trying to focus.
Hell, I love it. 🇺🇸👍🔥💯
Meh...it's a bike...who cares?
why?
I like this bike as well
I don't mind three-wheeler bikes. Had a Piaggio MP3 a few years ago for commuting and it was lovely. Too heavy for the engine, but a fabulous piece of engineering and perfect for what I wanted. I could feel the extra grip and stability in that, feel is down to the tyres for the most part. To be honest, I've always thought the Niken looks really cool and unique.
I remember Yamaha tested a two-wheel drive R1 years back; I love it when companies let the engineers go nuts.
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As someone that does all their own mech work, all I can do with this bike is sweat profusely at fork seal jobs
Becose you are noob. 😂😂😂😂😂
Honestly riding around berks county and hitting gravel and having my front end try to wash out on me, this makes alot of sense
If you hear the engineer for Tilting Motorworks conversions talk it's essentially those conditions that he designed his 3 wheel conversion around.
Outstanding editing and videography, Sean! The use of b-roll footage was perfect! I loved seeing the bike in motion with the first-person helmet camera. It adds so much more to a ride along. The scripted audio recording and editing was spot-on in the garage, with a ton of useful information on this bike. Just an excellent episode. Well done, guys!
First time I saw the concept commercial I fell in love with the bike
I my self was able to test ride the Niken back in 2020 and I found it vary enjoyable. I do ride a 2022 fxlrst now but if I do come across a Niken up for sale I will have to put it into the arsenal.
Whilst it’s not for me, I’m glad this thing exists. I really like that Yamaha built something unique and different. It also looks like it’s really well made - that front steering system looks awesome.
It’s all about TRACTION. 3 contact patches, especially for front control.
But does it still feel good
...because nobody buys them. All the dealers I know that has them, can’t get rid of them.
@@johnh2349 overpriced...
@@johnh2349 THE ONLY MOTORCYCLE IN THE WORLD THAT CANT FILTER THROUGH TRAFFIC.
Pounds per square inch, same traction distributed around.
seeing those front tires working together is pretty cool
You are certainly blessed to live in a beautiful part of our state.
Keep up the great videos.
Well I own one and was one of the first in the U.S. I paid for it in full and and waited 8 months. I never saw one in person or ride one. You can definitely trust it in the twisties. I’ve taken it on the track for a bit of fun. I’ve put about 10,000 miles on it and really enjoy it. BTW you can lane split on it. It is no wider than a touring bike like a GW or HD.
I wonder if Yamaha could've though of reworking there Genesis style hub centre steering system into a duel arm, it might have ended up lighter, or possible seemingly less complex in the leaning cross-inkages & simpler method of Ackerman Effect adjustment steering wise, with a similar width between the hubs, ...plus without the nturally massive/stiff (forged?) fork stanchions top and bottom per side, and current unsprung & whole suspension weighting.
Did you also own a GTS 1000 back in the day? 😁 I did!
Ron Ahlstedt Super Tenere has wider bars.
Copy that Ron. It's an amazing machine, you can truly drage the pegs on it on the street, it only needs a bit more rear tire (Pilot 5 solved that). DW and I did a 6300 miles tour last summer. From a guy who has owned many may toys, the Niken is a gem. Worst part........you can't stop anywhere (in the US) for lunch, fuel or whatever without getting accosted by people who love the sound of their own voice.......
I'll bet it looks awesome when you wheelie on this bike!
Why am i the only one here who actually love how this thing looks
People fear change
Undiagnosed brain tumour.
@@AnonymousWonder wow can't believe so many people have it
It's subjective. Not everyone has the same taste thankfully. I really am not into the looks of this bike either, but I imagine it has to catch someone's eye or it wouldn't exist.
You're alone dude.
Sorry man, but it looks more like tricycle made for a man child. Just UGLY.
I was given a 1971 Yamaha acoustic guitar by my uncle. He said “this was the first really good guitar I ever bought” and he’d already been playing around the folk scene for years. It’s still an awesome sleeper guitar - I’ve had friends ask to record with it, instead of their Martin or Gibson. Yamaha has been rocking it forever. Always wished they made cars! Also, love your videos and your take on things. Curiosity and innovation keep the mind from becoming a big heavy slow wad of crap.
I have a Yamaha electric bass. It's excellent, but not something most bass players would buy. It's more like a bass that might be played in a church, or purchased to teach high school students to play the bass while ensuring they didn't enjoy it and they'd stay off drugs.
They have made car engines; 2jz, Taurus SHO, contour svt
Can you not get the 5 wheeled Yamacar where you are. We have them here in the UK. They have four back wheels and one front. Which is great till you get a flat in one of the back tyres, then it's like riding a shipping barge. The Queen used to ride one......
Always liked their keyboard pianos
I think with this bike anyone can take sharp corners confidently because of it's traction. Traction control should be very good in this bike. Because it has double front tyres and it's front suspension looks very beautiful. I would love to have one.
Or you could just buy any bike and practice.
I dont know why I start to watch Niken videos again every once in awhile. Its a cool bike with a cool name.
I bought one! Because….it’s different, I admire innovation and engineering. But no excuses, biking (motorcycling now..) is a personal thing. Just so happens it’s a great bike too. Only reservation? My first Yamaha, what’s the quality gonna be like in 4 years time as I ride my bikes(motorcycles) more than I polish them..Good vid from a good guy
I rode one today and loved it!
Sean every 0-60 “ I can do better” 😂
@@voornaam3191 go away
@@tuffdog3303 Go to the other pet shop boys.
We All Can 😂
@@voornaam3191 not All Americans Online Act like Those Online, They don't Speak For All Of Us... Cruising the Mountains of Pa on My Honda Ace. Cheer's 🥃. And God Bless
@@voornaam3191 hey dude did u forgot to change your tampon?
Your content is getting better and better, video by video... Keep making awesome stuff. God bless.
A fellow Lititz, PA person. Thank you for the vid. :)
And passed my house. lol
I am old school,it just looks wrong,somebody at Yamaha R&D was passing "shrooms" around.I still gave the video a thumbs up because I like the channel.
I found a loop hole for me to buy a motorcycle with out freaking out my parents, I can just say I am getting a trike
reverse trike* dont get that 1 wheel front 2 wheel back thing
@@tebibyte2357 In the definition of "trike" there is no specification of 2 wheels back or front. Only that it is 3 wheels total. So saying Yamaha Triken or Tricity is a trike is accurate.
@@1984kron ok
IT'S not a Trike and neither is my Ryker or the Spyder 🥴
They are however Bikes! Harley makes a Trike and by tradition it has one wheel in the front and two in the rear 👍
@@jamesglenn520 I don't think this or the Spyder or Ryker can be considered "bikes" since the "bi" part means 2. "Trike" is a more accurate term even if it has a negative connotation. Might need to come up with a new one to differentiate between 2 wheels at the back vs 2 at the front.
*EDIT* Of course they could all still be considered "motorcycles".
This thing is, at the very least, aesthetically irritating to me.
Turco949 if by aesthetically irritating you mean butt-ugly then yes, you are correct sir.
Bahahaha
@@patrickmorris495 Well, I have seen some really cute female butt so it wouldn't be fair to assume all butts are ugly but I know what you mean.
Well dont buy one, you prolly can’t afford it anyway.
I like the quad-fork look... Looks beefy and aggressive. I am too stuck on the extra wheel tho, not going to bother with it
Watched the whole video but still waiting for what they are not telling me.
Thanks for saving me 10 minutes.
@Aron Speedy Sounds like you took it out for an extensive test ride.
@Aron Speedy you dont tip over THOUGH
@@cavemanvi Who the hell "tips over" on a bike? :-)))))))
@Aron Speedy More front end grip in the wet is about the only benefit that i can see. But lets face it, this thing is a gimmick.
I look at that front end and $ee Dollar $igns once maintenance is needed.
Somewhere in headquarters Japan...
Toshi, how can we sell double the parts for the same bike?
Niken!
Actually, it'd be the opposite: once you get twice the number of wheels sharing the same front pressure, each wheel shall endure half the regular pressure, thus lasting double/much longer, right?
@@pietrosf4179 🤣
It's like a Ski-Doo and a Motorcycle got it on and this is their love child.
That's actually Can-Am Spyder you're talking about. At least for him the Ski-Doo is a father
@@Choo-choo-chookcha The Spyder or the Ryker do not pivot like this Bike does.
As an old school biker who once owned a VW trike i am riding a 1954 servi car HD Trike a few times a year. Never was a fan of front dual wheels on a bikes front until my nephew let me ride his Yamaha. damn fine machine in my book.
You sold me. Im getting one for Fall/Winter riding.
When I test rode one, I was amazed at how hard you could lean in a corner. It’s like you can’t force it to lose traction. It was a blast!
1st time riding a bike huh?
@@ancientserpent9974 What's that supposed to mean?
How did you get any impression that he had not ridden a bike before?
@@jamesglenn520 he just wants to sound cool probably
@MonkeyContent damnnnn
I tested the Niken when it first came out, wasn't into it as a concept but fell in love with it on the test ride. It's really fun! Plus it's only 35mm wider than a Tracer 900 so still fine for filtering in most situations. I honestly don't get why it receives so much hate, it's great fun and super stable. Look are subjective. Great overview.
Most folks are neither original or open minded. That's all.
People are allowed to have different opinions. Like this looks like ass and a bike for cowards.
How's it turning radius
"fine for filtering" that's a good one! 😀
Watching the Tour de France this weekend I saw this bike ridden in the mountain stages to keep some of the crowds under control. It is so wide. Looks like a snowplow moving thru the alps. I would like to ride one.
Yeah..think they have replaced alot of the green Kawasaki GTR1400's which followed the tour...Nice looking bike the Kawasaki.
I saw one of these in a bike shop yesterday , madness, I want one.
Kinda reminds me of my 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000. Happy to see they're still innovating, even if it seems pointless to the masses. Cool bike, fun review. Thanks.
@Stephen Armstrong awesome and congrats on the new bike.
*"It's not what you ride, but where you're going"*
Nice. I'm stealing it.
No... it’s copy written lol
you won't have to steal it, they will be giving this POS away
It's not what you ride , it's how you ride 😁
lol funny because we're here for "what he rides"
@@Mybigsissy Exactly. It's the opposite of "life's a journey, not a destination".
Everytime I see the front of this bike while it's turning it makes me think of speed skaters going around a turn. It is super cool to see.
Amazing bike, and Great video.
So enjoying you vids great guys keep it up..:)
Good for you brother, an extra wheel doesn't challenge your manhood. Real men can ride anything with a killer engine 💪🏾
The Niken is a very complicated version of what Norman Hossack designed back in the 1980s. Piaggio have the MP3 leaning scooter. It’s a fantastic tool on slippery city roads.
The Hossack had a pair of rocking beams to give the tilt. The centre pivot was sprung.
I am test riding one of these this coming week, now I really cant wait. Nice to see another agv helmet user
How was it?
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 I second this
Gorgeous slick
I'm intrigued. I definitely want to test ride one out of curiosity. I'd be interested in an offroad variation or perhaps motocross version.
I'm not a bike guy but this definitely got my attention and I would love to get my hands on one. Awesome video
Don't do it. It's not a beginner bike and it's not easy to ride.
@@aweba25 oh wow. I just love unique and unusual stuff I would probably ride it on the weekend just to show it off 😊
I love the Nihen. I'd like to see a Touring Version with the hardsided Saddlebags off the rear.
In some other markets, Yamaha sells the Yamaha Tricity, basically the same principle but with a small more nimble light weight 125cc
for me its a novolty bike same as the HONDA RUNE its particular when you want to get notice by people a great way to start conversation with complete strangers.great video man ride safe god bless you.
This thing is cool as hell. Living here in the wet Northwest it seems like a practical choice to me.
Looks really good
i work at a cycle shop. we had a handmade 3 rear wheel with one on the front training wheels frankenstein contraption
Since I first saw this bike I wanted it. It looks so Space Marine you just got to love it. I sold my GS and in 3-4 month I will sit on a Niken GT for sure.
Did you get it?
If this thing is not a total flop and discontinued in the next 2 years, I would be really surprised.
It's still going strong after being introduced in 2018. Honestly, it's a wickedly cool ride, nice response and stable feeling at any speed. I was pleasantly surprised when testing one...shame it's so expensive.
@@MKlukowski I appreciate your input but my ZX10R felt like there was no limit. I have a hard time thinking this has the same feeling.
@@blthetube1 Really don't understand your comment. If this bike isn't for you, fine. But what does that have to do with "no limit".
I know, wtf were they thinking with this thing
Might get a cult following years down the road if it does
Bikes and Beards, I absolutely, love love love your videos!!!
Looks awesome
Yamaha- My powers have doubled since last time we met
Double the pride, double the fall.
More like “hello there” “general Kenobi”
Your "High-Waters" go perfect with that Tryke, Noah!! 😂😂😂
Sean really well knows what 6 in look like
THANK YOU.
When you look at the front angle view, the cornering movements look like a ice hockey skater 🤔
To me it looks like one of those ski bump skiers people.
Yes lol
My manhood definitely isn’t threatened by this at all, quite the opposite really
Ik it looks pretty cool
Jumxo very cool! I was thinking about getting a car but tbh I might get the niken but I am a beginner so-
Angel Arthur I already thought about that decided to go with smaller bikes but thanks anyways
Looks pretty sick when you did that wheelie
Make the back like the front with two tires but the rear tires a little bit lower & wider now you've got something even cooler looking with even more stability
Props on showing the riding position. I'm 6'4" and it definitely limits what bikes are comfortable to ride. Just a suggestion if you see it feasible since Sean is tall, say how he fits on it. There's been other bikes he's ridden where I'm thinking it would be a fun second bike to own, but assuming its probably too small by its looks. Such as the 17 Yamaha Vmax, looks like a heck of a lot of fun, but I'm assuming it's a smaller frame such as the Vstars.
9:36 "PONYYY PONYYYYY, oh I scared him. Didnt know that would happen" 😂😂😂
I had a Piaggio MP3, great bike, not the same feeling as a two wheeler but an interesting vehicle, easy to ride and VERY VERY safe.
Pricey to maintance I have read....has problems with the steering unit on some older models...Don't know if that has been fixed yet. But the idea is sound..if tricky to make low maintanence...Plus they not cheap to start with.
I've had motorcycles since 1978, anything from a 125cc to an 1800. Being short, limits what I feel comfortable on. I have to be flat footed at a stop. How tall are you? You looked comfortable on it. Thanks for posting this video. The only 3 Wheeler I've had was a Can-Am Spyder. I got to test the prototype too before they were available on the market; that was cool.
I honestly love the look of it and two wheels up front makes sense. I live in Switzerland during the winter and on those mountain roads trust me, I can see that extra wheel saving me.
But I don't want a bike with a chain anymore and I want as much mileage in one tank as possible. Which this bike doesn't offer
Have you looked at the Piaggio Mp3 or the Quadro 3 I have owned both and think they are great fun!
I mean...if you want economy get a Vespa.
This is a "sport" bike actually GT bike. It's meant to excite the rider not just get them from A-B...its designed for the whole alphabet.
Having never owned ridden or even considered a motorbike this kinda setup intrigues me now just make it a 300 or 500cc and I would consider this a beginner bike.
"There's something off about it, what is that thing that's off about it?" "Cruise control." Lmao completely out of left field
I thought the same lol
In the uk it is classed as a trike or motorcycle with a side car thats the official stance however it will be listed as a bike .
That's a neat shopping cart!
I really like it. I'm too short to ride one though. I can see an aftermarket company getting hold of this and producing a lean lock so that the suspension can be locked at low speeds. This with a motorised stand would give a great option for disabled riders.
Me too, i'm 5'3 n bummed out coz id love to ride this lol
These should do great stoppies. I'd love to see one of these pushed in slippery conditions.
Fortnine has an incredible review on this bike
I like those 2 wheels in the front.I think it makes it more stable
Yamaha has made a few “innovative” bikes over the years, I loved the GT1000 center hub steering
Love the scripture in the video.
Thanks brother
I do think these things are the future of adventure bikes with the way things are going.
So smart to now that
Yep I thought this looked like Pennsylvania . Great review on the bike .
Never notice the extra wheel I always see the cruse controller first
I like it, looks futuristic
What a great road, and what great country -- all the big dairy barns, etc. This is the road for a big single, like my old BSA Victor Special. Who needs speed when you can just thump along?
Pony! Ponyyyyyyy! Pony! 🐴
“Didn’t think that would happen.”
😂😂😂
“What they’re not telling me” is how much they are willing to pay me to ride that thing in public.
i love the scenary wheres that at?
I honestly can't make my mind up about it. I've never seen one, let alone had a ride on one, so I guess I never will get the chance to make my mind up. Interesting concept though, but I'm glad you added the fact you can actually drop the machine!
I tried one in the Austian Alps for a whole Day: 3 Reasons why I would never Buy it: 1. It feels as havy as it looks but does not have the Comfort or the torque you would expect from a heavy Bike. A bigger Motor (Tenere 1200 for example) would fit it better. 2. You don‘t have any feel for the front Tyres whatsoever, and you never know How much space you have to the side of the road, this (and the weight) makes it very hard to ride in a clean line. 3. It is just ugly, you get a lot of attention but not not the good kind.
and: in a a few years, wo will produce 15 Inch Tyres which can do over 200? You could put on Scooter Tyres, but what Sense does it make to have 2 Wheels for more Grip if you only get crappy Tyres for it?
How tall are you? I’m sure that’s the problem