Yamaha Tricity 300 Review | Motorcycling Without A License?
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- A first ride and review of the Yamaha Tricity 300 scooter. Motorcycling without a license? Now that sounds dangerous and irresponsible, however for the Yamaha Tricity 3 wheeled scooter come trike, you do not need a motorcycle license to ride it.
Because it has 3 wheels you can ride it holding only a car license (in the UK). Practical for commuting in the city or even out of the city, saving space on our roads and no longer needing to worry about traffic jams. The Tricity 300 is aimed at getting car drivers into the motorcycling world, but without the hassle of getting your motorcycle license.
Get the benefits of a motorcycle and scooter but without the hassle of getting a license! But is it any good to ride?
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As a lifetime biker I think that it's a brilliant concept and would seriously consider one. Diagnosed with MS a few years back and have had to give up bigger bikes and cut riding right back because of the weakness in my legs. Was considering building a trike moving forward but this definitely needs further investigation. . Great video. . Cheers 👍
So glad this can potentially help you get back out on the road again 👍 Seems like a great solution for someone like your self. Cheers
I was just talking to a bloke yesterday, 6'5, no health issues, and he got rid of his as he found it just too heavy and cumbersome to manoeuvre. Don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but as someone with health issues myself, I thought I would just pass on this chaps experience.... something to bear in mind in the least. There are still lighter options I believe.
Same here. Had a stroke, left leg an issue so i love the Mobility it offered to me. Now 20000Kms later my grin still wide.
I am looking also for a bike that is really stable as I have also muscular dystrophy and has made it really hard to find a bike that I don’t need to use mush my legs to keep stable the bike specially when is stopped . And this one it looks right but as you said needs more investigation first before I call it perfect …!
I too have been cut back because of health issues but a trike setup may bring back my ability to ride again
Thank You for Your interesting review.
Much information and very nice and heartily how You talk about the trike.
Best regards from Germany ...
Hi Ralf, many thanks really glad you liked the review 👍 All the best from the UK
Thank you for such a comprehensive review and run through of everything… I just ordered one today and as a car drivers first steps into the world of scooters/bikes very much looking forward to many miles of adventure (with care and will be doing CBT etc)
It is my pleasure and really glad it was helpful 👍 Welcome to motorcycling, you have lots of fun times ahead. Cheers
Last motorbike I had was a xr80 back in 82. Always wanted another crack at motorbiking, but never could be bothered getting a cbt so this is the answer to many people's problems.
Looked like great fun! Great video 👍
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Absolutely a great way to get back into biking, recommend giving it ago! Cheers
My last bike was a Honda CB 175 in 1978 and would love to get a 125/175 if it wasn't for the cbt. First bike was a FS1e...great days!
cbt takes about 4 hours, it's not a points thing, if you're alive at the end chances are good you'll walk away with a cbt certificate.
Witch one would you buy piaggio or tricity many thanks john
@@flotinaway7 Yeah CBT is no big deal, give it a go and you'll be glad you did.
Just like to say, this is the best vid thats been done on the tricity to date. Well done.
Thanks so much I really appreciate that 👍 Glad you enjoyed it
These are very popular in Europe in the older cities that have lots of road cobbles/setts because this style of trike is so much more difficult to drop on corners if the cobbles are wet. 👍
👍 a great point and I can see why they are popular in Europe
Solid presentation…I am becoming a big fan of 3wheelers …many safety advantages and comfort…
Thanks I appreciate it 👍 Yes they definitely have their market and are impressive bikes to ride. I hope they catch on more
What a brilliant video, thanks for the info 😊
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍
That car park at the end was amazing! Would love one that big in Exeter to practice my slow riding skills!
Yup it is great for filming etc... Just outside of a sports ground 👍
This is brillaint. A good way of getting (potentially), my wife on '2/3 wheels' without the palaver of tests etc.
I'm getting on a bit so falling of my scooter not such a good idea. This is an interesting alternative thanks for so much information.
👍 It is my pleasure and glad you enjoyed the video. Yes this type of scooter/trike is a great substitute for two wheels, and still fun to ride
Fantastic video and information 👏 I had a bike licence from 1980 to 1999. Then the kids came along. So I gave up using a bike. Tired to get my licence back a few years ago, and they said No, that I would have to do my test all over again, which would cost 1,500 euros. So, even looking at the bike in your video, it's still amazing that you can use a car licence and still get the feeling of the wind in your face. Eamon in Ireland 🇮🇪 🙌
Thanks so much I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 It would be a great way to get back out on the road and the "wind in your hair"! I recommend double checking the laws in Ireland for riding it without a bike licence. Cheers
@gilburton No here in Ireland I can drive a bike with 3 wheels.
Really a good thing for urban mobility. Nice video.
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes they really are very practical tools
It's a tool to do a job and if I was still having to do the traffic infested daily commute; it would be on my shopping list for sure. The added bonus is that it looks like a bit of fun for the occasional ride out on a weekend as well; winner winner in my opinion. (I like the looks; it looks like it came out of a 1970's science fiction show. It's not a motorbike; it's something else, so it's allowed to look different) Nice review; thanks.
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 It is definitely practical and good for the daily commute. Can't say I am with you on the looks department though! 😉
Yes, I have to do a brutal commute with motorway filtering and city filtering, there is a market for this machine
If you can't park it in a free "solo motorcycle" space (Scotland) then it isn't any use for the city. If you can't use bus lanes then it starts to become even less useful compared to a two wheel scooter or small commuter motorcycle
Fascinating..thanks
It is my pleasure 👍 Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed the video
What a great vehicle, I want one! 👍👊✌️🌍.
First time viewer, now subscriber mate, nice review 😊
Thanks so much I appreciate it and welcome to the channel 👍
Very tempting.....!
Nice vid, Gus!
I rode the first two-up-front scooters, the MP3s, when they were a new thing. A 250, a 400 and then a 500 (Fuoco).
Extremely practical and versatile, but fun too. I commuted every day and toured Europe with them as well. I leaned more on them then I ever have on 'proper' motorcycles, because they were so stable (then again, I'm not a 'sports' biker).
They are great. You make me laugh comparing it to a car, Angus, hehe. It's a maxi scooter in all ways - the two wheels up front is almost just a 'feature'.
It is great for new riders, but it's bonkers you can ride it on a car licence. It rides nothing like a car drives or even a trike rides. It leans like a scooter. It rides like a scooter.
The linkages up front make it lumber a tad until you are moving, but the pay-off in grip and stability is fantastic. The 'tripod effect' feels solid even if you slide it sideways, while leaning! (Not that I'd advise that, still hehe).
FYI: The 'stand-assist' isn't something you'd want to use for anything but parking. Not even at the lights. Turning your scooter into a narrow trike (especially when the switching takes a couple of seconds) is asking to fall over, ironically. I tried it once - rolled into a pothole, and because the suspension was no longer working independently it nearly tipped over.
For parking though? Awesome. Laugh as you pull up into a slippery sloping grass field, stop wherever you fancy, press lock, put on the handbrake, get off and start setting up your tent, while the rest of the scooter club slide around and struggle to find somewhere they can safely put down a kick-stand! Giggle as you pull up to a stacked London bike park, lock it upright, get off and then push it into a tiny gap from behind!
Haha cheers 👍Thats cool you have a lot of experience with them! It is a bit crazy that you can ride it with a car license, very strange indeed!!
Blimey I would be nervous sliding it around a corner, I was nervous just leaning it!! Suppose you get used to it quite quickly though.
Sounds like you had a lot of fun on them and really liked it 👌 That is great to hear, I love the fact that everyone has different experiences with different machines. The beauty of motorcycling, it is sooo much fun. Cheers
@@redangrevival Very true, mate! No matter what machine or how fast you go, having knees in the breeze and leaning around corners is something wonderful.
I'm all booked up for London DGR, by the way. Will no doubt see you there.
100% would be good to catch up. Keep an eye out for me, I will be that guy with a camera!!
Thanks. So I can not sit at the traffic light without putting my feet on ground?
@@UNKNOWN-un6nz You can sit at traffic lights without putting your feet down 👍
I haven’t ridden a bike since I was a youngster. I think it’s a great idea to get back on to (slightly) less than 4 wheels 😂 Good review, thanks.
👍 a nice way to ease back into biking for sure! Get used to 3, then progress to 2 😉 Thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review.
Another option for this kind of trikes that was not mentioned is the Peugeot Metropolis. It has been around since 2013. It has the same kind of locking mechanism as shown. Press button to lock the tilt of the wheels and press the button again or the throttle to unlock it.
👌 seems like Peugeot where onto something but just did not market it that well! It is a great feature but definitely takes some getting used to.
Depends on distance between the two front wheels. Used to be able to get spacers for the piaggio to make the wheels wide enough to stop it being a motorcycle. Most modern car licences do not cover trikes.
After 2013 I don't think it works anymore. Everyone who got a licence before this date now looks like they have a full motorcycle entitlement. But it's just to cover trikes that's all.
@gilburton thanks for the update 😃
Yeah, nice looking bit of kit. Stability looks good, still wondering about snow & British winters...but mild weather cruises, beats any car transport eh!...innovative product is key to future success, so good luck 👍
It is a cool thing, they have done a great job with it 👍 Not ideal in snow, but then what vehicle is I guess!
Awesome 👍🏻
interesting bike/video...i like the stay upright feature...I thought it was an electric bike first....nice review....now to replace all the cars with one of these!!
It is a very interesting trike 👍 Definitely has its practical benefits and appeal. Thanks glad you enjoyed the video
Hired a Piaggio mp3 in Corfu a few years ago. Loved it in the winding mountain roads. I've only ridden motorbikes on a few occasions (off road in my younger years). Bit of a learning curve for me and I did manage to tip it over turning a sharp right junction with my son on the back, very embarrassing at the time but that feeling has worn off now! Tons of fun though. Nearly mastered it after 5 days hire and didn't lose the damage deposit. Conclusion super duper. Street Hawk next!
👍 they are very fun machines to ride. Haha must have been tricky to tip it over! Good effort 😉 Happens to the best of us.
The Piaggio does have a reverse gear interestingly, lol. Come on Yamaha, don't let the Italian's beat you! Nicely narrated, enjoyed watching, thanks!
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Haha yes that is amazing that the Italians have managed to make something more practical than Yamaha! Cheers
Yep but only on the 500 and 530 models. It would be nice on all models because of the weight tho.
Great review,I have only one leg witch side is the foot brake I lost my left leg ,so stopping you don’t have to put you feet foot on the ground? Is this only one rider can you carry a passenger? Do you think this would be a good vehicle for me being disabled (one leg ) I look forward to hearing from you on my question,it looked very nippy on the road no gears changing to worry about ,thanks for sharing this review,John
I have a MP3 but really like the look off the tricity reckon could be a future purchase
👍 I have never ridden the MP3, however I can say the Tricity felt very good. I believe the stand assist is more advanced on the Tricity. Perhaps a test ride is in order!
The best three-wheeled tilting scooter is the Kymco CV3 - 550cc and it stands up on its own. I like three-wheelers. I own four motorbikes and a scooter, but my 'car' is a Can-Am Spyder F3-S. 1330cc inline triple. It's like a snowmobile on wheels, but it doesn't lean. Sticks to the road like glue and it's fast. I love it.
Thats I will take a look at that scooter 👍 I would love to try a Can-Am some time, think would be a very interesting ride/drive!
A would love to see you Willy waving Luv . Man to man 😂
Cool video.
Thanks 👍
Another very interesting review. Not a ‘bike’ I would want but great to be a bit more knowledgeable of. Cheers
👍 Thanks Alexander, glad you liked it. Me neither don't think I will be owning one any time soon!! As you say, very interesting to expand ones knowledge and experience all types of motorcycles/trikes!! Cheers
@@redangrevival Next on the list is the Yamaha Niken Gt. That’s a whole different level :)
@@Seitenwerk 👍Absolutely, that looks like great fun to ride. With the CP3 Triple as well!! Would love to get my hands on one for a ride!
My first 125 was 750mm wide, this is only 850 - not bad at all!
Dobar motor imao sam MP3 i bio zadovoljan ali kad sam kupio Yamahu to je odmah bio viši level.
I bez straha odlučio na put do francuske rivijere.Napravio bez problema oko 2800 km bez umora i
žuljeva komforan i vrhunski za vožnju.
Yamaha je boljši kot mp3?
Liked and subbing. I have a 2021 F-3S Spyder 1330 cc 3 cylinder. It’s such a nice trike and pretty fast too! All the goodies, ABS, traction control, stability control, cruse control. What a honey. Does require a m3 license or if you already have a motorcycle license, your good to go! 😉
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Welcome to the channel! Love the look of the Spyder, would really like to test one out. Another level about this Tricity 😁
Bet that triple engine is a peach. Also relaxing to ride as well.
Cheers
You bet. I just found out the motor (Rotax) is made in Australia but is owned by BMW MOTORCYCLES! One of my customers has about 5 or 6 BMWS in his (house’s) garage and his smaller bikes (wife’s) have parallel twins made by Rotax.
Well done.
👍 thank you
You forgot to explain the foot brake, I was so excited to hear about it.
Apologies for that
Just one important point regarding the licence required. In the UK, you do need a A licence (79)3 but these came with car driving licences upto 2013. The (79)3 is a trike restriction on a A entitlement. Ive had my Tricity since November and love it. Nice video.
Hi Paul, thanks for the info 👍 That is good to know the specifics. I must say I didn't know too much about this bike before riding it, but I can definitely see its appeal and how practical they are. Long may you continue to enjoy it. Cheers
I’ve had a bit of a nightmare trying to get hold of one up here in Scotland, the dealer even having my latest order from January cancelled in April by Yamaha without proper explanation. Pull your finger out Yamaha. It’s been 18 months since I first expressed an interest and I’ve been messed around ever since. Still persevering and at least it seems the machine seems to get positive reviews.
@@stonemarten1400 That's poor, sorry to read your experience so far. I can't help you source one, I can say I'm very pleased with mine. I went for a 3 hour ride on Sunday and covered about 130 miles. Good luck, I do hope Yamaha deliver.
I also believe you can ride these if you have a disability on a provisional licence.
@@edwardsp1916 I am going to Yamaha on Friday to get mine. Excited to say the least.
My first “bike” is my Can Am Spyder. Being disabled it has allowed me to experience riding without having to take a test for something I’ll never be able to use. I’m buying a brand new Spyder Sea to Sky this year.
👍 That is brilliant, I would LOVE to have a go on a Spyder! Glad you enjoy it and can get your biking fix and wind in the hair
Spotted one other day in town, just had to have a look,what surprised me,the young lass who owned it, had even had a tow hitch fitted.😲
😂 That is brilliant! Presumably to tow the kids behind in the car!!
You can use motorbikes with an engine size of 125cc or more to tow small trailers.When the trailer is loaded it must weigh no more than 150 kilograms or 2/3 of the kerbside weight of the motorbike - whichever is lighter.
Link: www.gov.uk/towing-with-motorcycle
Salut.Sunt Peter din Romania am un Tricity 125 2015 ABS din 2019 cu 10900 km.Este fiabil,usor de condus,consum mic.O alegere buna❤
I’ve always ridden larger bikes. 900-1200cc, because I like the ability to pack the panniers and cover longer distances comfortably.
These bikes look like they hit the perfect compromise, as the smaller motor will be economical, yet powerful enough to sit comfortably at the speed limit. I don’t think the extra width at the front would be wider than an average sports tourer with hard side panniers at the rear, and I’ve never had any issues filtering through slow traffic on my 1200cc BMW touring bike.
I’d fit a top box and side luggage immediately to this, to release its full potential as a year round workhorse.
The 3 wheel configuration will give newbies a lot more confidence in the wet and colder weather, and the luggage will make it a viable alternative to a small car for most people who live in ULEZ areas, or want better mpg or struggle to find parking at work or home.
I like the idea of more people trying something different like this anyway. They free up more space on the road, and any rider will tell you that getting out on your bike everyday just makes you happier, as they’re MUCH MORE FUN!😂😎
Very well said 👍 To be honest I would prefer just two wheels! However as you say it is very practical and makes riding more accessible to the masses. It will help ease congestion and it is very economical. I am all for them.
Cheers
Great review and I’ve now gone out and bought one for pottering around and also adventures in the Highlands and Borders of Scotland 🏴. If you can get close to 80 mpg that would be fantastic, as my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon only does around 23 mpg, although it is great fun off-road. Only real concern is the weight of it for slow manoeuvres, although the Yamaha dealer says it’s often best to hop off it, activate the stand assist and then push it around manually, rather than “duck walk” it backwards etc.. I think you’d need to be quite hardy to ride in the winter up here though, even if the wide trike does give a measure of weather protection.
👍 Thanks, glad you liked the review. Yes I think you will definitely get 80 mpg from it. Certainly better than the Jeep haha!!
Yup they did say this to me as well (in regards to manoeuvring), seems like the best option. Yes it takes a certain type of person to do that type of riding in the Winter up there!!
there is a second Yamaha recall on the Tricity 300's due to faulty lock assist locking on and not releasing , first recall to fix did not work , Today I received a letter from Yamaha not to use the stand assist at all until they can find a proper remedy , much as I love this bike if they cannot fix it I think I am entitled to get a full refund due to not fit for purpose and possible to have an accident through no fault of my own . this fault seems to be being hushed as I have not seen any mention online from reviewers .
@@uptowndisco2 Yes, I know, just replied to your previous message mentioning a possible recall. I bought a new Tricity 300 a few weeks ago from MCS at Kilmarnock, but they can’t let me have it now as it is currently classed as unsafe, so can’t be registered or a warranty issued. I’m clearly entitled to a full refund having not received my machine, but I was so looking forward to it, I’m really upset.
@@stonemarten1400 maybe you dodged a bullet not yet having the scooter 🙂, I don't know where I stand yet due to me already owning the bike , but if Yamaha can not come up with a good safe fix I will be checking with trading standards what my legal options are . nice bike though lol
Sherborne looks lovely
It is a beautiful part of the country
I own one 😀 and it is fantastic to ride, Takes getting used to in slow sharp turns but soon get the hang of it. One stat people are interested in, is fuel consumption. I have done a few urban and rural combined trips and the fuel average was 79.8mpg.
👍 nice, yes I can imagine it takes a bit of getting used to! Wow that is brilliant mpg!! There definitely are many benefits to this bike. Cheers
I'm also very happy, I barely did 700km, and it's really great, but I have to drive 300 km to change the oil and do an first service, I save it a bit at the final speed because of that, I drove around 120 km / h I don't know how much is the final speed that Tricity can do
👍 Great to hear that you like the Tricity as well! It seems to be a popular bike. Good luck with your service.
@@redangrevival Thank you for your answer, but about the service, the first regular service is required for 1000 kilometers, but it is important that Yamaha offers a 3-year warranty, at least here in Slovenia
there is a second Yamaha recall on the Tricity 300's due to faulty lock assist locking on and not releasing , first recall to fix did not work , Today I received a letter from Yamaha not to use the stand assist at all until they can find a proper remedy , much as I love this bike if they cannot fix it I think I am entitled to get a full refund due to not fit for purpose and possible to have an accident through no fault of my own . this fault seems to be being hushed as I have not seen any mention online from reviewers .
Good vid, quite like the trike. like n sub.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Welcome to the channel
I was considering buying this, but sadly because it's more than one meter long, I would have to pay the congestion charge in many cities in Britain. Absolutely gutted! Great video!
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes that is a real shame and something I forgot to mention in the video!
Cant think of any bike under a meter long?
A metre long???? ................ you mistyped that. Congestion charges in "many" cities in Britain? Only a few, especially the State of Kahn (at the moment)
Congestion tax. You mistyped.
Drivers of motor tricycle vehicles can apply to not have to pay the Congestion Charge if the vehicle is one metre or less wide and two metres or less long. To do this, they must apply in writing and send in photographs of the vehicle, a copy of the registration document and a £10 registration charge.
Very interesting. Any idea about mpg and conjestion charge zones? As a car driver and cyclist I recon I could cope with one of these.
Nice vid.
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes average mpg is 72. I am not 100% sure on congestion charges, a very good point though!
My favourite bike
It’s not a bike it’s a tricycle . A glorified mobility scooter with a petrol engine .
@@maskedavenger2578 true, but we should be happy to see interesting designs. Does the world need another high powered weekend toy?
@@littlefishy6316 To me a motorcycle is not a weekend toy it’s transport as they were meant to be . Some of the latest designs look like they have been designed by robots & not human beings . That Yamaha Tricity looks a dogs breakfast & over complicated & a nightmare for owners to get their spanner’s into & more parts to service & replace . I have only ever seen one of these style of scooters actually on road & it was a demo model made by Piaggio years ago . I haven’t seen one on the road since .
After 1.5 years on this Trike Using it all year but not tested in snow I can say I am impressed. Sod town riding get straight on the motorway like I do 5 days a week 44 miles round trip from Chesterfield to Ilkeston in any lane. Who the hell stops a bike with just the front brake, this has ABS, Traction control and 85mpg. I get off it stick all my riding gear under the seat walk round town in my underwire if needed. A guy and his son on UA-cam has done 250 miles a day for 5 days on a Tricity 300 and an R3. Work this one out then. A PLC programmer put his laptop under the seat, traveled Chesterfield to Cardiff round trip and claimed £0.45 a mile and gets paid for the job that’s 345 x 0.45 = £156.60. 345/85=4 gallons = £24. 2 guys on 1 tricity 300 did over 80 miles per hour on UA-cam. Add the storage option what currier or call out can you make money from with it. Hoping they add the new Bluetooth screen mirror for sat nav like the MAX
I am getting the vibe you quite like this 😉 It is an very impressive bike/trike for practical riding etc... I can definitely see the huge benefits to it
Nice vid, I personally like your format. Anyone can get the specs off a quick Google, it's what it's like to ride which makes me watch it.
👍 Thank you I appreciate it! Yes exactly all the specs are online
I would like the option of a canopy for the scottish weather.
Love your reviews, and have ridden a Piaggio, very impressed.......but can't get my head around the camera gear right on your screen, sorry?
Thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoy the reviews 👍 Yes I am looking to get a ride on the MP3 Piaggio soon.
It is the only place the camera would fit! Not ideal
Northampton Police have had the Yamaha Tricity converted to a hybrid petrol electric, I would love to see a review of that conversion. Worth mentioning that in London, these are liable to the congestion charge, and technically not allowed in solo motorcycle bays.
Ha that sounds very interesting! Will have to get in touch with them for a test ride 😁 Can imagine it is extremely fuel efficient.
That is a really good point and worth mentioning, definite down side in London
@@redangrevival Hybrid conversion was done for Northamptonshire police by White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) based in Northamptonshire.
@@paulnewman2000 Thanks for that, may get in touch with them 👍
Hi does the stand assist work on a slope ? Is it better to use stand assist with feet down for more stability ? I’m worried about stopping on hills
Yes feet down is definitely recommended as well. It does work on a slope yes
Just before the COVID got known I was looking for a daily commuter and this came out. I already knew the 125 but thought the power was a bit underwhelming particularly due to the weight. My daily commuter is a w650 cafe racer that has zero practicality to modern day life. I also have a bunch of kids, and would like to assure their mothers (long story) that when they ride pillion... there is a little bit more comfort, stability and security riding in Lisbon's pothole, tram line, manhole, bad paint, coblestone riddled roads. Still today. SO this one, for me is an obvious choice.
Sounds like a great match for your needs 👍 Very stable and safe for riding with a pillion. kudos to you for daily riding the w650 cafe racer, that is super cool 😎🏍 A true rider!!
I get it though, this Tricity 300 is just so practical and it is still fun. All the best from the UK.
Everyone post COVID ....🏍️
I need one yes I do
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Do you have to get the cbt certificate to ride this
I’ve always wanted to own and ride a motorcycle but I have dyspraxia so I’ve never been able to ride a bike and seeing one with 3 wheels is giving me hope that I could ride one of these
There is definitely hope 🙌 The least you can do is give it a try. They are a great way to get out on the road
Good review. One small comment -850mm is less wide than most modern bikes......
"Tsh me dear, knock me down with a feather"... know these roads extremely well.. In fact where you parked up is where I went to fly my Bell whirlybird helicopter ... it went straight up straight down and that was that!
If you had turned left at the top of the hill travelled for two miles, you could have popped in for a coffee!
Interesting and enjoyable video!
Stride and Ride
Cheers Angus!
Haha I like that quote!! O wow really! I test ride bikes from Branson motorcycles in Yeovil, and then ride around the Sherborne area! Maybe next time I will!
Thanks really glad you liked the video, an interesting bike/scooter this one 👍
@@redangrevival I know Bransons well, recently spent a small fortune there... good bike shop!
Yes indeed next time your at Sherbourne (Fortunes Fold) let me know and you can pop over for a coffee... would be good to see you!
By the by..tried to buy you a few coffee's...it was having trouble excepting..I'll try again later!
Cheers Angus!
@@redangrevival The quote is from the Scarlet Pimpernell.. I tend to collect quotes...
"Those who are awake live in a state of constant amazement" Buddah
👌 Nice I like it. Oooo I like that Buddha quote even more, I love mindfulness etc... Such a great statement, I would very much like to reach that level of consciousness myself! Thanks
@@redangrevival Hi Angus..slowly getting through the multitude of great video's!
If you like, the next time you test ride a bike out of Bransons and you get to the Murco garage as before..I could meet you there and we could have a coffee and chat!
Give me advance notice if you want to...always good to have a break!
Cheers
On my 1979 moto guzzi the front brake lever operates the right side disc on the front wheel ,the foot brake operates the rear disc and left disc on front wheel,.
Haha that is wild!
I have owned and ridden conventional trikes but have not tried one of these. I don't think I will be trading my bike in any time soon but it does look interesting.
I would personally always stick with a motorcycle! However if you want easy and practical then this Tricity is great 👍
Here in Ireland anybody who had a car licence before 2013 is covered to ride a trike.Anyone who obtains their first licence after 2013 must have a motorbike licence..On a slightly different note,, you can drive a 3 wheeled car on a motor bike licence...( Compo "Last of the Summer Wine,a Bale of Hay") 😀
👍 that is interesting, thanks for the info. Yes the rules seem to change a fair bit depending on what country you are in. A 3 wheeled car with a bike licence! That is fun. Perhaps I should do a video of a 3 wheeled car!!
I want 1
Great video, I think there would be a market for this type of bike but yet again uk licensing stops it. I'm very keen on promoting motorcycling and the thing that puts people off is having to take the over complicated licensing process. If you have done a theory test for a car why do you need to do it again for a motorcycle. Both my sons did the car and motorcycle theory while getting there full licence in both and they said the theory was identical. We need a major overhaul of motorcycle licensing.
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes it can seem a bit complicated at times!
Theory for motorbike was different for me at least 20 years ago. It covered motorbike specific concerns. I know because like your sons I passed my car test around the same time I did my bike test, and thought its pointless but then it was different.
I have same thing It's Piaggio mp3 250 IE but in Texas you need trike license!
👍 I have heard that the Piaggio is great as well! I think it is a good idea to need a trike license. These things are more similar to motorcycles than cars, and I think at least require some training. Silly law in the UK.
I think it’s a great concept for people like me who are too scared to ride a normal 2 wheeler. More convenient to park than a car
I highly recommend giving it a test ride, great fun 👍
My mate just got the 125 but the wheels are closer so they are classed as a scooter
Nice to see a local video, if you ever see a manic dirty yellow three wheeler round the place... that would be mine. I am wondering too if it had a single saddle, there is a very little known loophole in trikes that if its single use e.g. cannot carry a passenger then you could prob ride it on a provisional subject to DVLA as I have heard of a couple people who have made single seat trikes and ride them on a provi.
My Reliant can thunder up Babylon Hill at speed limit with plenty to give, can thrash it to just under a ton but trust me a three wheeler of any kind is scary as heck at 100mph and the front end of a Reliant is planing making the steering insanely skittish. You should take yours on a decent ramble round the leafy lanes down towards Cerne, Kings Stag, Marnhull. Marnhull, Child Okeford a lot of "A touch of glass" episode of Only Fools and Horses was filmed and the stately home is that posh school over in Blandford, Alan Parry actor Denis Lil lives not far either in Yetminster, gets a bit cross if you ask him to autograph an Oxo cube... :P
A beautiful area of the country 👍 haha I will keep an eye out for you! Yes the laws around trikes seem to be a bit hard to understand. Am sure there are some good loopholes etc...
👍 Cheers, haha yes can imagine a ton on a 3 wheeler would be a bit nerve wracking!
imo car licence holders who've never ridden a scooter/mbike should do a CBT or similar. I own a 3 wheeler and my experience on bikes and Scooters helped me get the best out of them.
👍 I completely agree with you! I think this trike is so similar to a motorcycle/scooter that people should at least have done a CBT license.
Piaggio MP3 500 Sport is the ultimate! Goes 100 mph and is super stable and comfortable
👍 Cheers I will have to give the Piaggio a go! I have heard that it's good.
Good idea.
If more had bikes in towns there would be less polution and congestion.
I have seen one or two like this about and wondered what they are.
Dont like scooters thkugh.
Yes exactly, more people riding these in the city would make a huge positive difference 👍
Thanks for the vid. Came i take a pillion with my standard car license?
It’s my pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 I have to be honest I am not too sure and that is worth checking officially! Of course varies in different countries
Nice ride 😝🤪🤪🤪😀
It's a bike that doesn't fall over when you get off it. Useful. I've caught waterproof trousers etc getting off of bikes before. With the result of having to drag my leg out from underneath, and pick the damn thing up again whilst going "owowow, bugger!"
Haha not an ideal scenario! This trike should solve that problem 👍
I got a 300cc mp3 imma be honest but the acceleration is crazy for a trike
It's still a bit thinner than a Honda Goldwing which is 922mm. So it is smaller than SOME 2 wheel motorbikes.
I've just got to convince the wife to let me dip into the savings to get one 😁😁😁
👌 summer is here, there is no better time. A few weekend cruises in the sunshine might persuade her!! Good luck 👍
You’ll save a lot on fuel and she could always ride pinion with the added feeling of safety as you take the corners.
It is a hybrid of a scooter and a motorbike. It has its advantages. In some ways the best of both worlds for some.
In Australia, My new Tricity has the foot brake removed I find the front brake very powerful. Is this the reason the front brake is powerful?
There is a panel where it is supposed to be.
The panel looks very much part of the original manufacture by Yamaha. Perhaps it is Australian law, no foot brake.
I will find out when I take Tricy for her first service. I have been riding bikes since the 1950s and had many make of bike in that time.
This Hybrid corners like it's running on rails, very surprising. It takes a bit of getting used to but once you do it is a very enjoyable comfortable Sunday morning ride in the countryside out to your favourite motorbike cafe. On a cold morning, most of your body is out of the cold air stream.
The one thing I miss is the tank between my knees. I always feel something is missing and affects the way I ride.
With a motorbike, your body becomes part of the machine a scooter Hybrid, you just sit in it like a car. That's different but you have many positions for your feet and changing positions is nice on that long ride.
Absolutely, has its advantages and disadvantages 👍 Very practical and easy to ride, and like you say the wind protection is brilliant. I didn't know you get chilly mornings in Aus!! 😉
Not too sure why you have no foot brake, must be a local law! On the one I rode the left hand brake is very strong as it applies all 3 brakes at the same time. It is an interesting bike/trike and definitely has its advantages. I would need longer on it to get used to the cornering with 3 wheels. Cheers
@@redangrevival In Western Australia, we have the extremes from as hot as over 40degrees a few days in summer and sometimes below 12 degrees in winter to compensate we do have the advantage of over 240 sunshine days a year with most of our rain in winter. With slightly more inches of rain per year than London. I originate from Kent 42 years ago. Did most of my riding around London and the southeast on an AJS CSR 650 wish I still owned it? At one time I had a Triumph Thunderbird with a sprung hub believe me that was an animal to ride.
Riding here in Wa is an absolute pleasure once you get out of the city the traffic flow is low. In the past, I had a desire to ride right around Australia visiting towns and interesting places on the way. When I last checked that was over 42,000km more than the distance around the earth at the equator. If you plan it correctly and take a year to do it you can ride all the way round in summer weather.
I have reached the age now where my partner said no more two wheels so I bought the Tricity. "She said I meant Motorbikes".
Really!!!!!
👍 haha good for you, we need our motorcycle fix somehow!! Nice, that is a great plan to have, I would absolutely love to do something like that around Australia!! Heaven 🙌 Thanks for the info, really interesting. I have now added that trip to my bucket list (motorcycle around Australia).
Keep riding my friend and enjoy the nice weather you have out there. All the best from the UK 👍
I believe here in the UK if you remove the foot brake you would be breaking the law in regards to its classification as a trike. It would certainly fail a MOT test without this foot brake. Shame, because it’s position is too far back to be used comfortably with the ball of the foot and who would brake with their heal? Frankly, it’s pretty useless, just getting in the way.
I own a piaggio 300 and it's an absolute pleasure to ride, however it's clumsy in traffic, and front end heavy which requires sturdy manual handling, that said they're stable comfortable with good all round performance.
Yes I did get that from the Tricity, they are stable and very practical etc.. But actually in city/busy traffic they are not the best. The extra width and weight up front make it much less nimble than an ordinary scooter.
Great things though and I can see why they are so popular!
I WANT ONE
Hi. Thanks for the great amd informative review. I am a car driver and have recently done my CBT as I've been thinking of getting a scooter primarily for my commute in London. Occasionally (say once or twice a month) I have to go further afield around the m25 to Essex which I obviously wouldn't be able to do on a CBT/125cc. I also plan to commute throughout the winter so I had been considering one of these Tricity 300's. Do you think that is a good solution for me or shall I just suck it up and get a scooter for normal commute and use the car for longer, occasional commute? Thanks!
I think this could be a good solution 👍 I would personally opt for the more powerful 500 model.
@@redangrevivalthanks for the response. Is that the Piaggio mp3 500 that you would go for?
Go for the Paiggio mp3 530 exclusive great bike but be careful you must have pasted your car test before 2012
This bike seems ideal for me. I might need to look into it a bit more. After motorbike accident that left me in a wheelchair for four years and with subsequent lifetime disabilities along with the fact that I am less than 5 foot so kind of struggle putting my legs down to hold a bike before the accident. This seems like an ideal way to get back out there.
Sorry to hear about your accident. There is light on the horizon, this could be a great option for you to get back out on the road. I would recommend testing one out, the front wheel lock is a great feature but can be a bit unstable at times!
Sounds like a PLAN. ME TOO❤
wow why do you want to get on a bike again after this awful accident? I would be scared to death
Thanks man, your story made me smarten up and not get a bike. What kind of brain damage do you have to want to go back into the wheelchair? Yeesh.
@@MrBorderdown thank you for your comment. The truth is that you get bikers and then you get proper bikers. Also, I’m not a man.
Excellent trike. Rides well, pulls well (for something that weighs 239kilos) . Comfy for long rides. But beware... Learn to use the stand assist . Best to only use for parking but if you arm it whilst stopped in traffic... Always put your feet down to pull away. It can lurch left or right if not on evenish road when stand assist releases. Great trike. Had mine a year. Additional. Its a trike so can be ridden legally without helmets. Best to wear lids though. If not for safety, the cops will keep pulling you over not realising its legal.
Some great advice there, thanks 👍 enjoy the ride
Only Tricity 300 can be driven without a license! For all other Tricity models license is needed (at least in Europe)
I rode 2 wheels in the 70's, (42 years l8r ) I picked a tricity 300 up and drove it 300 miles to get home. At 62 i found it easy peasy lemon squeezy lol. Your 5 foot 9 inch in hieght but your leg are how long, i'm 5f 8inch but only have stuby 29" legs :(. Yours must be 30" plus
Oh i did do a CBT test a week b4 i picked it up, it was very usefull just to familiorise myself again
👍 Great to hear you are back on 2/3 wheels again!! Yes a very easy trike to ride, slightly strange being so used to 2 wheels but quickly get used to it. I have a 32" inseam, so quite comfortable to reach the ground. Did find the seat quite wide though.
Good idea to do a CBT before hand 👌
What size is engine i thought it was a 850 triple ?
piaggio mp3 also has a handbrake to stop it rolling,something you see the Yamaha doing in this video and i see a comment that Piaggio has reverse gear.
Yes I am yet to ride the Piaggio, but it does have a few features that the Yamaha doesn't 👍 A reverse gear would be great for these style trikes.
What is with all the second guessing on riding a tilting reverse electric trike?
I tried a Piaggio Mp3 125 in France it was great. Then I tried a Gilera Mp3 500 inb the UK. Even better.
Like everything else u ride an drive. Take the time to get used to it, an finally, don't compare these type of machines to other ones. They can't be compared.
I had an Burgy 400, then I got a Piaggio X9 500. No comparrison to the 2.
I also rode a Burgy 650, again, altho it was like a rocket, no comparison to the other 2, apart from feeling like "Easy Rider" from the film, with both Burgys, as the seating position is low an laid back.
Well said, all great machines that have their own characteristics 👍
Thank you.
I have no experience on these things, but as a biker I wonder about the limits of movement of the tilting parallelogram arrangement. Isn't there a danger that you might enter a fast curve that needs more bank than the mechanism allows?
I have to be honest I am not 100% sure. However yes I imagine this is a problem. There surely is only so much mechanical lean the trike will achieve!
Hi a Car licence is not adequate to provide the skills required in operations of any 2or 3 wheel vehicle. Without correct training in the principal's of "Trail Braking " Target Fixation " or Accident avoidance. I suggest any person who wishes to buy one Get Trained by a professional. Or have a look at the accident results from the Scooter Hire industry here in Australia or Bali & Spain where all you need is a Car licence 😮 I'm not trying to put you off but any accident will affect You and your Family !!!! 😢 . By the way I am a Professional Trainer and Transport assessor who's a cranky old Gitt and has had a Full Motorcycle Licence for 50 years , Stay Safe .
You forget the Peugeot Metropolis 400rs which is a very capable machine 👍
Although quit interesting, that stand assist. I emagin emediatley been in a band and though technical fault it coming on and me been in a bit of a pickle.
I would really hope it does not come on mid ride!!
About what i looked for, for years nice. Small, efficient easy to handle, no extra licence just normal car one. Training wheels😂. Seen alot of them small 4 wheels..but mainly 45km/h versions= not fun to be passed by trucks with trailers on 70km roads😅.
Can get a car with 4-6y on if or this😮. To bad i just bought a new car . But 0.3-0.4 is probably best efficiency for price, insurance cant be to bad as its under 100k. "Added to wishlist"
They are a great bit of kit
See a lot of people talking about the wheels and reverse the new mp3 They just added reverse and those new trikes were made to put bigger wheels on them aftermarket some of them have car tires on them that's what they design them for made to grip the road better some people want to do a wheelie on some of them and can't depends on the model and the year they said some of them are designed for on and off road the bad thing about them is the four-stroke motor the one that has a better motor Austrian motor made in Canada is the can am Spyder has the three cylinder motor I made two stroke and three 3 and three cylinder person when it comes to bikes scooter moped and motorcycles then they make the crappy ice bear trikes some of them are lacking the modern smart cages speedometers but the MP3 has the Bluetooth technology there's a lot more they can do with something like that for the price they're asking price some companies used to offer performance exhaust for the extra cost I don't know if they still do that, & you're going to be seeing more trikes because of regulations and rules and things always change they even make clothed cabin ones I see a lot of different companies and making I see a lot of them stock not too many modified ones or custom ones there's a lot of homemade ones and about the reverse I noticed in some cities reverses of law on some of the tricks or four wheelers ATVs I like things that are different I wish they came back with new 2 strokes but it's cool now they're using 3 cycle & 3 stroke engines now and motorcycles I haven't seen them put them yet in scooters or mopeds I heard soon they want to make four strokes up so late the changing them for five strokes that's what I heard I know in India they have a hybrid motor that's electric and gas they're putting in motorcycle scooters mopeds the technology should be way more far advanced than the trike the reason it's not because of the lunch and date because of covid-19 they have to put a standstill on it Suzuki went back to their days when they made gt750 water buffalo that'll be cool if they made a newer version trike water buffalo Long as they don't put a crappy for cylinder in it that's what killed the Yamaha Zuma when they switched the motor to four stroke a lot of people compare that to the Chinese scooter by switching the four-stroke or if Tomos ever came back and made a trike would be awesome & they also comparing some of the trikes to the Polaris slingshot and some of those bikes and mopeds only come with certain CC's because for some areas some of the higher cc's are too fast depending where you live if can am made a 125- 250 - 300- 400 Spyder trike within three cylinder 3 stroke engine & i be interested in something like that I don't know any other companies that don't use four strokes I know some of the dirt bike companies still use two strokes and some models like micro cars some of them where hit and UK and Europe and some of them failed in US but some of them are making a comeback to collectors, some bikes that make a kit to turn them into trikes but I heard it's not the same because some of them are not designed for it so you have to make it designed for it but there's a lot you can do with the technology now that there's 3D printers plasma cutters water jet cutters basically can design everything yourself problem is you would have to go through regulations make it street rideable
Thanks for the in depth insight into this 👍 Very interesting to hear your thoughts. Cheers
The only time I would think of a trike than 2 wheel would be for the biker who just doesn’t want to drive a car because of the feel of the elements and stability , in winter ‘snow conditions
It is a good option for that, much more in the elements so to speak 👍
I live like 30 minutes away from any town, and I need a viable option for no license. I have a nice little trike converted to e-bike, but I need something that will take me a bit further as all my major doctors are in the bigger city. And I hope this will fit the bill.
I recommend double checking the license laws, as they change! But yes a great option for it 👍
Two questions: 1. do you feel comfortable splitting the lanes with cars and how tight can you do a u-turn? The Kymco CV3 with the 550 engine seams a better buy but Yamaha certainly has a longer history. Thanks mate.
It is not as easy as a standard two wheeled motorcycle, but much better than a car! Yes U-turns are easy to make, great balance.
If you want the engine I recommend the biggest Yamaha one. Quite expensive though