anybody else car spotting the entire first part of the video when hes driving around the neighborhood? caught that ferrari portofino and the 911 right behind it. and like a million e class mercs and 3 series bimmers. niken was cool too lol
If this is his best, then we should all join hands and sing kumbaya. Come on dude, expecting professionalism from mainstream motorcycle review magazine is not too much to ask for. If I wanted to see an amateur review "machine", there are plenty of individual owned youtube channels. Not here.
@@DaintyCanadian Yep, global brands usually go with a localised pronunciation. Whilst OP is technically correct, you're also fine just using the pronunciation the company themselves use. For example Hyundai seem to use a different pronunciation in most regions lol. Just off the top of my head it's "hun-day" in the US, "He-un-day" in australia and the UK they say "Hi-un-die", and that's their official advertising. The actual korean isn't any of them, it's actually closer to "hyon-day" and the d is closer to a t to my ears lol.
I thought the same thing at first, but I checked the Japanese Yamaha site and found this "NIKEN（ナイケン）", the katakana is typically romanized "Naiken" and pronounced like he's saying it. I'm guessing most people aren't familiar with the typically romanization system, so Yamaha just went with what they thought would be more intuitive to the masses i.e., "ni" like "nine".
I love being able to watch your videos with the use of the interwebs machine through the UA-cam machine on my iPad machine while listening through my headphone machine. Machine
Thanks, very informative video! Just one thing I wasn't clear on though... what kind of object is this, I mean... is it a strange kind of horse or is it maybe some kind of machine...? 🤔
Yamaha seems to be the most forward-thinking when it comes to front ends, with them bringing both the Niken and the GTS-1000 to the market. Wish someone could bring back hub-center steering to the mainstream market, though.
This is a pretty cool Machine I really like it. This bike reminds me of when Yamaha put out the GTS 1000. Yamaha continues to put out mechanically interesting machines.
Riding a motorcycle without line splitting sucks! Standing in a car traffic jams on a motorcycle is one of the most stupid and pointless things to do in the world.
@@BestRex Yeah, people around here get super pissy if you try, even if it's a short distance--they honk and swerve, etc., hence my overall paranoia with lane splitting in general, especially on a bigger bike
50% more tires and brake pads! 100% more fork maintenance! "But I don't want a wide selection of mainstream front tires" you say - no worries! Tiny front rims!
I really like Adam, but I've noticed that these feel more like an advertisement. I can't pinpoint the issue, and maybe it's just that it feels over-rehearsed. I really love the series and am glad it is continuing, so hopefully you guys can sort out some of these growing pains while you keep producing great content!
Dan R i agree. Nothing against Adam at all, totally competent reviewer and I trust what he’s saying. But Zach had the ability to present the specs in a personal & casual, conversational style? As if you were having a one-on-one chat. Whereas Adam sometimes feels more like just reciting the spec sheet. Specs are good, but that’s more for a specific review - I liked the more-casual approach of Zach’s rides, as that was kinda the point - just a ride to work, and a man’s thoughts. But either way, big shoes to fill, and it’s not a criticism persay :)
It looks and sounds pretty sweet but I'm forever spoiled by the FJR's windscreen and shaft drive. Friends, it's tough to beat lowering the screen for some air in town and raising it when you're back blasting down the road - all with the touch of a button. Hardley Ableson riders won't understand because they only ride far enough to park & pose at the nearest watering hole. =P
Great job, thanks! How about a "mirror report"? Really like this format for reviews / checking out bikes. I can read specs all day long, but the ride along is so great. The details of what we riders face every ride are included, clutch feel, break feel, mirror location, throttle response, twitchy in the corners, refueling ease, kickstand and / or center stand, windshield effectiveness, seat comfort , does the bike look great but feel cheap, and so forth. Bikes can be so sexy, but some are like being married to a supermodel; sexy to look at but very impractical for the long run. Thanks Adam!
First stop sign ,Corvette Z06 ,next stop light Ferrari ? Pretty cool . Still some snow around and lots of dirty ,salt coated winter beaters but no sign of the few supercars we have here in eastern Canada .
Talked to 4-5 dealers in CO, no one would ever commit to having one available, never called back after leaving name/number. Yamaha doesn't seem to actually want to sell these. Got an H2 instead.
@Dave C. Because I like the newest interesting oddball things. I'm a speed demon first though, but the idea of the confidence in the nikens front end was appealing. I certainly don't consider it a trike in the classic sense since it can't even stand on it's own.
Pretty cool set-up, looks like good fun. I wonder if Yamaha could incorporate a self balancing system on this machine, some sort of device you could lock off when it's in the upright position. That would be super cool. Nice video presentation MM. I bet you pi55ed of a lot of drivers weaving through the bumper to bumper queuing traffic.😁
Great job Adam!, Thanks for the upload. Sounds and looks like an awesome tricycle, if i may. Definitely would make a great touring cycle. I would love to get this machine, but i wouldn't be able to split through tight urban traffic jams like new york's. I gotta go ride it on one of these dealers' demo days though haha, so i'm tempted after watching this vid.
I have a similar style bike, and the extra contact patch gives me a little more security and stability on iffy surfaces like wet roads, tar snakes, and gravel roads. It also locks upright when parked, making it easy for me to move around by myself.
@@CarolanIvey I could certainly see this being a great alternative for people who have some issues with balance and keeping a bike upright for various reasons. certainly looks better than trike if you ask me.
@@matthewseals8110 My Piaggio leans and falls over just like a two-wheeler. Trust me, I've dropped it. LOL If somone has balance issues, this type of bike is NOT for them. They need to get a Can-Am or a traditional trike. IMO my Piaggio is way more fun than a trike because I can lean into the curves. The advantage of my bike is that it's an automatic, no clutch involved, so it would be good for someone with grip issues like I have. The one in this video, though, looks like it is a clutched bike plus it LOOKS like a motorcycle, not an oversized scooter like mine. I bet this one has more power than mine, too!
in some countries you don't need a motorcycle license to ride 3 wheeled vehicles. so for people who want to ride a bike but don't have the license this is a great option
I rode one of these yesterday. Agree with everything he said and would only add how much assurance the front end gives...both actually and psychologically. Check out the turbo version around a racetrack vid ...
that comes later, can't give you all that right now. if they did...? then they'd have nothing to give you in 2 and 4 years time. our insatiable consumer appetites must be "spoon fed".
Wow! My parent do not allow me to ride big bike because too heavy for me & i am a girl.. But this 3 wheels, i think my parents will rethink back to allow me to ride bigbike if they watch this! 😂💥
Is the bike easier to balance when stopped at a red light? I have knee issues, so I am curious if the dual front forks might help me with balance. Great review. Thank you.
Good job Adam, you're already doing better than the last video. So, who's this bike for? No for racing, not for commuting ... So just for touring? I think the two wheels wouldnt be good for long distance riding...?
@@the.communist theres all that extra weight, and touring is mostly straight line riding so the added fronth-end traction from the two wheels isn't needed?
One things for sure about this machine; It's definitely a machine.
Oh was it a machine? I hadn't picked that up from this video. Thank you for clarifying
@@PatYouells You are most welcome, good sir! lol :)
😂
take a shot every time you are reminded
is he really a senior editor..?
He said the word "machine" 24 times in this 26 minute long video.
Someone buy this man a thesaurus.
Contraption
I counted it 31 times if you included "machines".
"thingamajig"
Wow
Motor-bicycle thingy
I think these new commutes are getting better and better! Nice job, Adam, thanks and looking forward to see more from you, man!
Nope the old guys were much better and miss them and their reviews.
@@danielthompson803 spot on, previous reviewers were far better. Editor needs to go back behind the camera and get his machine mouth out of it.
The most comprehensive Niken review yet
"I learned alot about this machine, this machine is a fascinating machine"
What a fucking dumbass of a reviewer. I'd rather he shut the fuck up and let the machine speak for itself.
Hahahaha I noticed that too
One sentence three times machine
My god, the cost of a fork rebuild will bankrupt a man!
Blue waffle cone but seals should last twice as long as they individually handle 1/2 the typical load of a ‘normal’ motorcycle, no?
Due to an audio issue in our first version of this video we have reuploaded the video with corrected audio.
thank you
Yep, thank you.
@@ossojonesify It'll get better from here. I'd rather a re-upload with better audio and your "issues" than a bad audio version of the same.
You should pin this maybe
Did you add more “machine”
That's better! Now we just have to get Adam to drop his lollipop addiction..
Drinking game: every time the guy says “Machine” neck a beer!
2:32 already wasted.
you must be a kiwi?
I have alcohol poisoning...
I shouldn't have done this......
2:03-2:24 If somebody could pull that off I would be very impressed lmao
anybody else car spotting the entire first part of the video when hes driving around the neighborhood? caught that ferrari portofino and the 911 right behind it. and like a million e class mercs and 3 series bimmers.
niken was cool too lol
and the bentayga
That's my Portofino!
What can I say; I'm a rich kid...
Yeah, you can tell it's a rough neighborhood.
It's a similar situation in Scottsdale, AZ. Exotic and high dollar classic cars are commonplace.
Rough neighborhood
This machine passed by a lot of Ferraris this morning
"this machine is machine"
wow such review, such machine. machine.
yamaha motorcycle machine, machine. its a machine machine you know.
Much machine many wheels
*lip smack*
much wow doge like
hahaha
It's a very machine machine and machine this machine is so machine.
That Machine has Decepticons written all over it , freaking awesome!
Deeply fascinating that it even exists. What a time we live in.
This is the only review where the rider has given the niken some beans and opened her up..nice one !
This machine looks like it has all the qualities in a machine that I always wanted in a machine! What a machine!
Epic video review of a nice machine, watching this felt like running a fine machine, it was just machinetastic!
Engineer: So how many tires do you want on this thing?
Yamaha: Yes
U forgot to use the word *machine*
yes machine
@@ninoricoamancio5670 Engineer: So how many tires do you want on this *machine*?
The most gentlemanly wheelie I've ever seen.
At 3:32 I thought he was going rear end the car at the light. MY HEART!!!
I still miss Ari, but this clip might've endeared me to the new crew. So much knowledge and respect for the machine. dig it!
Where can we find Ari nowadays?
Nice! Adam is doing his best! You others take it easy on him!
If this is his best, then we should all join hands and sing kumbaya.
Come on dude, expecting professionalism from mainstream motorcycle review magazine is not too much to ask for.
If I wanted to see an amateur review "machine", there are plenty of individual owned youtube channels.
Not here.
RIP Zack.
It's not Nike-ken, it's Nee-ken. "Ni" is 2 in Japanese, "Ken" is sword. It literally says "Two Swords"
Goddamm Right
Yamaha reps say Nike-ken, I say Nike-ken
@@DaintyCanadian Yep, global brands usually go with a localised pronunciation. Whilst OP is technically correct, you're also fine just using the pronunciation the company themselves use. For example Hyundai seem to use a different pronunciation in most regions lol. Just off the top of my head it's "hun-day" in the US, "He-un-day" in australia and the UK they say "Hi-un-die", and that's their official advertising. The actual korean isn't any of them, it's actually closer to "hyon-day" and the d is closer to a t to my ears lol.
I thought the same thing at first, but I checked the Japanese Yamaha site and found this "NIKEN（ナイケン）", the katakana is typically romanized "Naiken" and pronounced like he's saying it. I'm guessing most people aren't familiar with the typically romanization system, so Yamaha just went with what they thought would be more intuitive to the masses i.e., "ni" like "nine".
@ whats does it mean then
I love being able to watch your videos with the use of the interwebs machine through the UA-cam machine on my iPad machine while listening through my headphone machine.
Machine
this machine is a machine that does stuff only a machine can do. what a machine
I have a fever, and my only prescription is more... machine!
Great to hear some of the technical details regarding this beast
you mean, this machine.
The Best Nikken video I've seen so far! Excellent job!
"Learned a lot about this machine, this machine is a fascinating... err .. machine"
Best review of this bike I have seen, thanks so much, loved it.
Starting to really like these, great job !
Thanks, very informative video! Just one thing I wasn't clear on though... what kind of object is this, I mean... is it a strange kind of horse or is it maybe some kind of machine...? 🤔
Omg XD
This machine has been machined not like any other machines out there. Machines to infinity ang beyond!
That's an exquisite neighborhood to ride a bike as exquisite as Niken..
Yamaha seems to be the most forward-thinking when it comes to front ends, with them bringing both the Niken and the GTS-1000 to the market. Wish someone could bring back hub-center steering to the mainstream market, though.
This is a pretty cool Machine I really like it. This bike reminds me of when Yamaha put out the GTS 1000.
Yamaha continues to put out mechanically interesting machines.
you hear intricate and complex front end, i hear more dollars leaving my pocket when it breaks.
the guy's marvel name is Machine Man
"Lips smack ... Machine... Lip smack... Machine ... Machine... Lip smack. Where'd I... Lip smack... Leave my ... Lip smack... Thesaurus? In the machine?"
the smacking is outrageous
Brilliant comment!
What a fucking dumbass of a reviewer. I'd rather he shut the fuck up and let the machine speak for itself.
I learned one thing here, this machine is a great machine.
Damn, I would not want to lane split on that thing
He didnt seem to have a hard time splitting lanes though...
There's no problems splitting lanes on a NIKEN - it's narrower than big adventure bikes.
@@BestRex It just seems so wide, but lane splitting isn't allowed here anyways, so it's foreign to me in general
Riding a motorcycle without line splitting sucks! Standing in a car traffic jams on a motorcycle is one of the most stupid and pointless things to do in the world.
@@BestRex Yeah, people around here get super pissy if you try, even if it's a short distance--they honk and swerve, etc., hence my overall paranoia with lane splitting in general, especially on a bigger bike
Great video. So much more natural than the earlier ones. I like the insight into the feel while riding and the discussion of practical application.
You are the Best Reviewer Sir ❤️
im more at awe not as much for the bike but for the neighbourhood... so many nice cars and houses .. would love to live there someday
lol bentley parked on the street, gtfo
Dismissed this initially, but I'm definitely intrigued on the cornering grip. Would be a good 2nd or 3rd bike. Nice review.
someone give this man a pocket dictionary, cool bike tho
Awesome machine. I am very tempted. That extra front end grip makes all the difference and is worthy of the engineering. Nice review.
Ah yes, the first and best thing to do with a cold engine immediately after starting it is to rev it up. It test the engines actual durability.
Mr noname Pretty sure he rode it to that location and started the video not long after, So engine was probably warm still.
Riding a bike isn't so dangerous, it's the drivers around you that add to the dangers exponentially.
I bought this “machine” this year. Exactly gt version, lots of fun follow
Wish my commute was more like this!
That Ferrari in 3:34 though!
50% more tires and brake pads! 100% more fork maintenance! "But I don't want a wide selection of mainstream front tires" you say - no worries! Tiny front rims!
You need to recount it is 50% more tires but brake pads is the same, still only two rotors up front same as TRACER 900 GT
33% more tires/ 80% more grip
anxiousappliance If you have two wheels and you add one more... you’re adding 50%. Back to school with you!
@@thenoobiangamer2703 the front wheels are slightly smaller than normal
now that you mention it...@@thenoobiangamer2703
I think the only purpose of this kind of vehicle should be powersliding with full opposite lock every single corner 🤪
I really like Adam, but I've noticed that these feel more like an advertisement. I can't pinpoint the issue, and maybe it's just that it feels over-rehearsed. I really love the series and am glad it is continuing, so hopefully you guys can sort out some of these growing pains while you keep producing great content!
Dan R i agree. Nothing against Adam at all, totally competent reviewer and I trust what he’s saying. But Zach had the ability to present the specs in a personal & casual, conversational style? As if you were having a one-on-one chat. Whereas Adam sometimes feels more like just reciting the spec sheet. Specs are good, but that’s more for a specific review - I liked the more-casual approach of Zach’s rides, as that was kinda the point - just a ride to work, and a man’s thoughts. But either way, big shoes to fill, and it’s not a criticism persay :)
"learned alot about this machine, this machine it's a fascinating uh machine... Machine... Machine....machine"
2 guys resigned, now even the SENIOR editor have to make the videos himself
That thumbnail. This thing looks something straight out of Cyberpunk future.
That has got to be fun to ride!
All your Kenny Powers dreams shall come true.
Can we get the 2019 Honda CBR650R has a commute review. Nobody is really talking about it but I feel It's gonna be a great rival to the ninja 650
Talks while wheelieing like it's nothing. ☠️
The guy is either very brave or very stupid.
It looks and sounds pretty sweet but I'm forever spoiled by the FJR's windscreen and shaft drive. Friends, it's tough to beat lowering the screen for some air in town and raising it when you're back blasting down the road - all with the touch of a button. Hardley Ableson riders won't understand because they only ride far enough to park & pose at the nearest watering hole. =P
Looks like a smooth ride I bet you feel secure putting power down and cornering.
Great job, thanks! How about a "mirror report"? Really like this format for reviews / checking out bikes. I can read specs all day long, but the ride along is so great. The details of what we riders face every ride are included, clutch feel, break feel, mirror location, throttle response, twitchy in the corners, refueling ease, kickstand and / or center stand, windshield effectiveness, seat comfort , does the bike look great but feel cheap, and so forth. Bikes can be so sexy, but some are like being married to a supermodel; sexy to look at but very impractical for the long run. Thanks Adam!
your getting better at this man
MrSuperrajab you’re
I think the audio broke i keep hearing machine
Thanks for the review, Adam
First stop sign ,Corvette Z06 ,next stop light Ferrari ? Pretty cool . Still some snow around and lots of dirty ,salt coated winter beaters but no sign of the few supercars we have here in eastern Canada .
Don't forget the Bentley bentayga on the left after the Ferrari.
@@jasonhall3693
I missed that completely! I'm much more of a car guy . Cool though 😀
Talked to 4-5 dealers in CO, no one would ever commit to having one available, never called back after leaving name/number. Yamaha doesn't seem to actually want to sell these. Got an H2 instead.
@Dave C. Because I like the newest interesting oddball things. I'm a speed demon first though, but the idea of the confidence in the nikens front end was appealing. I certainly don't consider it a trike in the classic sense since it can't even stand on it's own.
this machine is a real powerful machine
What an astonishing machine
doesnt even realize theres a Ferrari california right there lol
California.
I thought it was the new portifino, the california update
Dudsy907 very well could be. I misidentified it. Ferrari nevertheless....
Bunnyshooter 223 neither is that ugly AF pointless niken
It is a Ferrari. They are a dime a dozen out here.
Reminds me of the Maxam. I like how Yamaha releases its outrages and they sometimes do well
Adam your riding scares me! Stay safe. Good job though man.
same, I was anxious the whole video
Said "machine" even more often than Jeremy Clarkson
BMW, Ferrari , Porsche and Mercedes at that intersection. Clearly the slums then.
Nice review man! 👍
Pretty cool set-up, looks like good fun. I wonder if Yamaha could incorporate a self balancing system on this machine, some sort of device you could lock off when it's in the upright position. That would be super cool. Nice video presentation MM. I bet you pi55ed of a lot of drivers weaving through the bumper to bumper queuing traffic.😁
Ive got a question, would you rather own this, or the Tracer 900GT?
No, it's getting heavy
Great job Adam!, Thanks for the upload.
Sounds and looks like an awesome tricycle, if i may.
Definitely would make a great touring cycle.
I would love to get this machine, but i wouldn't be able to split through tight urban traffic jams like new york's.
I gotta go ride it on one of these dealers' demo days though haha, so i'm tempted after watching this vid.
So practically, for the cost, what does having two front wheels give you?
I have a similar style bike, and the extra contact patch gives me a little more security and stability on iffy surfaces like wet roads, tar snakes, and gravel roads. It also locks upright when parked, making it easy for me to move around by myself.
@@CarolanIvey I could certainly see this being a great alternative for people who have some issues with balance and keeping a bike upright for various reasons. certainly looks better than trike if you ask me.
@@matthewseals8110 My Piaggio leans and falls over just like a two-wheeler. Trust me, I've dropped it. LOL If somone has balance issues, this type of bike is NOT for them. They need to get a Can-Am or a traditional trike.
IMO my Piaggio is way more fun than a trike because I can lean into the curves. The advantage of my bike is that it's an automatic, no clutch involved, so it would be good for someone with grip issues like I have.
The one in this video, though, looks like it is a clutched bike plus it LOOKS like a motorcycle, not an oversized scooter like mine. I bet this one has more power than mine, too!
in some countries you don't need a motorcycle license to ride 3 wheeled vehicles. so for people who want to ride a bike but don't have the license this is a great option
I rode one of these yesterday. Agree with everything he said and would only add how much assurance the front end gives...both actually and psychologically. Check out the turbo version around a racetrack vid ...
Yamaha missed the mark by not basing it on the MT-10...
that comes later, can't give you all that right now. if they did...? then they'd have nothing to give you in 2 and 4 years time. our insatiable consumer appetites must be "spoon fed".
Love it Adam, keep em coming
Machine Man Finally got his fucking machine.
Where are the factory-installed super loud safety pipes? You're lucky to be alive sneaking around like that.
If you bring that niken on philippines street. Im sure you'd be headturner. Haha
I hope I never get to a point in life where I can see a Ferrari and Bentley in the same intersection w/o even noticing..
then u gon stay broke forever... bruv
Do you countersteer in a turn like a regular motorcycle? Does it handle more like a motorcycle or a Canam?
lean and countersteer
what is the purpose of having two wheels in front but required feet on ground while stopping??????
The entire test drive I was praying nobody made a sudden left when they were plus 70
Wow! My parent do not allow me to ride big bike because too heavy for me & i am a girl.. But this 3 wheels, i think my parents will rethink back to allow me to ride bigbike if they watch this! 😂💥
This is the most machine, a machine can be. The machiniest machine.
Is the bike easier to balance when stopped at a red light? I have knee issues, so I am curious if the dual front forks might help me with balance. Great review. Thank you.
@motorcyclist_magazine Adam -- Excellent review and lots of experiential detail. Gives the viewer a good sense of how riding it feels.
Good job Adam, you're already doing better than the last video.
So, who's this bike for? No for racing, not for commuting ... So just for touring? I think the two wheels wouldnt be good for long distance riding...?
Why not.?
@@the.communist theres all that extra weight, and touring is mostly straight line riding so the added fronth-end traction from the two wheels isn't needed?
Who is this guy, a salesman for Yamaha. If that bike was a person it would have a face not even a mother could love.
I WANT THAT MACHINE!
Great review, can you do an updated review on the 2022 Niken models? Also a review of the Honda CBR500R too please.