2019 Yamaha NIKEN Review! | On Two Wheels
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- What has three cylinders, three wheels, and does wheelies? Yamaha's Niken, of course! This new three wheeler is powered by an MT-09 engine but has a funky front end that puts two 15-inch wheels on the ground. Who is it for, how does it work, and what's it like to ride? We answer these questions and more in this episode of OTW.
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Y'know what? I like it. It's weird, but kudos to Yamaha for saying "Screw it, let's do something cool."
Also cool would be a WR450R. Just saying...
Siper2 if you wanna like it I won't hate. But courage does not automatically equal greatness.
yes, that's why I became a yamaha owner. It seems like the engineers took over the company and they are having a field day.
First the introduce the crossplane R1...
Then the FZ09 made nakeds cool, fun and affordable.
Then the FZ07 became the standard to beat when it came to entry level nakeds
Then the new R1 came packed to the bone in electronics...
Then the FJ09 becomes an affordable, capable touring bike
Then R3 becomes everyone's favorite first bike
Then XSR900 scares hipsters shitless...
Then the FZ10 comes to compete with the big european naked dogs...
Then the XSR700 comes to make hipsters happy again...
Then.... the R6 becomes the first japanese 600cc bike with advanced electronics...
Then the Super Tenere....
Then this...
I'm really always insterested to see what is Yamaha going to do next.
I agree, it just confuses me in terms of who's going to buy it, and why
Yamaha came out with Tricity 125 and 155 before niken was even a thing.
Also Adiva AD-3 and 3D-350 too
now they need to make a motorcycle with four wheels
5 wheels. 5.
ahahhahahahahha good one!!!!!!!!!!
@Acme Inc. Your video said "5th wheel *CAR"*
Yeah, and a steering wheel. Right?
Oh btw i think one exists, doesnt batman have one?
Already done
Looks like something batman would drive
Kyllä
Not rly .
No cus batman isnt a pussy. He only rides 2 wheels on motorcycle
lol batman and robin on the side XD
There's this Batman guy in Tokyo (I think). He's pretty famous and he rides a similar trike.
Me “I hate it”
Also me “I want it”
"Can you wheelie it?" :D
09:34
if you had watched the video..
Of cource i have watched it, that's the reason for the ^^
you didn't put quote marks around it so i assumed it was a question
Let me fix this
Maintenance of the front suspention must be a nightmare
ME262MKI
. Yup , all most it cost maintainance equal to fighter jet
After the price tag, that would be my biggest worry with all the moving parts. Still glad Yamaha made it, tough.
Looks easy as its on the outside of the bike. Ive serviced my FZ6 removing the forks. It was tedious but not hard.
No repairs only replacement
It looks like regular upside down forks arraigned differently. The custom bits are the connecting parts -- bottom wheel attachments and the entire top end swivel frame, but it doesn't look like it would be higher maintenance then a regular steering bearing. I wouldn't want to crash it though.
When you do that drift , that was LEGITNESS, and that wheeliiooo
The front two wheels are easy to ride and safe. Especially rain pass is safe.
Looks like an answer to a question no one asked
PapaWheelie yea who cares about taking turns fast, us bikers only go fast in straight lines. Who cares if a Honda civic can take turns faster.
:DDD thanks
Agreed. If there's no system to control lean or somehow catch lowsides, I don't see any real advantage.
Isnt that how touchscreens came on smartphones too
tom riddle probably more analogous to a phone with two screens haha.
This is just the best motorcycle news anyone can consume. I can never get enough of it.
Your Yamaha Niken review was really awesome to keep me glued to the my smartphone screen watching the video thrice.
I feel like this would hit the touring and cruiser community the hardest. A 3 wheeled cruiser would seem pretty cool.
This has very quickly evolved into my favorite motorcycle channel. Well done guys!
I would like to see a stoppie on that thing
Ermos Cimpoesu I'd like to see a lowside on it
Thats unironically really sick to look at, especially when it leans over it's so captivating
It's beautiful!! I hope someday I can drive that NIKEN. Continue blogging pls...
It's not tested fully until it's tested on snow and ice. You guys were RIGHT THERE! No snow and ice testing, but snow skiing?! Ah well, maybe next video. I can see definite possibilities of snow and ice applications, or particularly challenging off-road terrain if they make an off-road version. Good job pointing out the dual contact patch thing. Love that Yamaha is pushing the technology. I would want to push a button and have it stand upright on it's own, though, even if it isn't designed to be stable in that way while riding. Maybe some mechanical locking pin even?
Yamaha if you're watching, just make a commercial showing 8:27 slow motion 0.25 speed. Shut up and take my money!
Cool ! And satisfying !
Vectrum 1st it literally has more traction in the front end when turning and going over rough terrain. 2nd Don’t complain about something you probably can’t afford you broke child
my dad was driving a piaggio mp3, but wanted something better, but didnt feel sure about a 2 wheeler. He had a good deal on the Niken and he's even been calling me how much he likes his new motorbike
My dad had one of those scooters that lean because he didn't have the best balance and it would lock upright when it came to a stop I know he really enjoyed it getting back out on two wheels
Toothless?
I'm literally just here for the bromance
not the mutant motorcycle
ThorInTheMorning me too.lovem😙
ThorInTheMorning Ari can be my wingman anytime.
ROFL!
yes!
you may have just officially nicknamed this bike "the mutant"😂
Haha I'm watching this after a couple months of watching it and I just realize you guys did a show together with a sidecar f'n awesome
I wasn't convinced . . . till it wheelie'd. now i'm on board. Gotta admit it looks pretty badass lifting all that front end into the air
Looks like they're trying to sell more tires
the usage is on the front is probably below 50% for each tyre! (compared to conventional design)
What stars really look like Tyre is correct outside the USA
Seems like you need to widen your approach.
Chris Squire *tire
And suspensions.. and linkages, disk brakes, alloys, and much more...
A lot of people dont like it, i think it looks cool
I've been watching different innovations videos on YT recently and 90% of the people just criticize the shit out of everything. Sad.
Watching the front wheels in turns is very satisfying
9:34
The wheelie
You're welcome
Thank you
Thanks
Two front tires, two front rotor, four front brake pads and four front forks. That is going to be a bill to service.
DDK Guitars bigger bikes already got dual front brakes.... They just added another wheel up. My worry is that linkage system.
If you're worried about cost, motorsports might not be the best thing for you...
Guys McFellas in theory, change bearings every X miles should be enough to keep the system flawless. Don't think they'd use any kind of bushing that could develop play or something... That sounds bomb proof to be honest, even double suspensions and arms to assure alignment and stiffness. I like that a lot!
Guys McFellas (I compare to rear suspension bearings, that must be verified every 10 thousand miles and changed if worn out or play has been developed.
I think your missing the point of this. It’s about giving more grip and stability and thus improving your safety. So what if it costs you an extra £200 to service? If it saves you from sliding off on a fast bend... what would that cost you?
Your reviews are on point! Keep it up guys
I was waiting for a wheelie and was not disappointed
I think this is mostly about the grip. Not only for braking but look at where the bike sits in a lean. The weight is always centered in a corner with at least one tires contact patch. Meaning you should be able to ride harder, brake sooner, etc.
Freakin love these guys, doesn't matter what your reviewing... I know I'll leave will a smile, kinda like riding a bike!!!
Stoppie?!! Would be great!
Fox I bet it does one pretty well with the extra brakes up front!
Opening scene, Dana point to San Clemente coast highway... Nice bit of travel.
The fact that you describe the experience as totally natural may answer my question. Does it turn in with countersteer like a two wheeler? I enjoyed the video, great job. Thanks.
I remember back in the day, Honda used to be the company that was pushing the envelope with the things motorcycles could and should do. Now it seems Yamaha has taken up those reins.
Auto blipper I wasn't sure if I liked the new cbr1k until I saw it in person. It isn't very photogenic but it is the most comfortable 1k I sat on. Couldn't afford it though unfortunately.
Death Wish83 Honda monkey, grom, CB300R.
Aditya Dugar none of which I wouls say are pushing the envelope. Maybe the grom, but the monkey is just a repackaged, more expensive grom.
Agreed. Yamaha rebooted itself with the FZ/MT series. Barky 270° super-light SV killer. Best sounding and arguably one of the best engines in motorcycling ever..... triple, also super light. And don't forget the crossplane R1 i-4 engine right at the backside of the recession of 2008-2009. Yamaha does good stuff, even if you don't agree with everything they do.
Honda? yawwwwwwwn. I guess if I wanted to have scooter-economy and interesting utility in a bike that would never break in 200,000 miles, while letting it shift for me? NC750X, but as a 2nd or 3rd bike.
I have to ask what back in the day your talking about that Honda was pushing the envelop or doing things better then others
all those fork seals
Hahaha ... Only true motorcyclist would know the pain lol
Oh 1 thing more.
Can niken do a stoppie?
Great video thanks for sharing. A fun design......................... it's always good when a company stretches the limits and looks outside the box
You guys are awesome.
Best regards from Vietnam
I want a touring - off road version of this thing. Imagine the possibilities!
off road? why? it's less nimble, a lot heavier, a lot wider and just overall too much motorcycle to throw around off road. it would take a lot more energy to ride it off road then a regular off road bike. although I agree it would look badass with fat offroad tires and all...
snk_blk I am not talking about "Motocross" offroading. I am talking about "adventure" offroading where you need a heavier and stable bike. For example take BMW GS1200, that sort of long distance, adventure, off roaf bike.
Ravi Rajyaguru If they made a Super Tenere version of this with the two front wheels you could really load it up with gear and more easily ride difficult conditions such as sand, gravel, or rutted mud slippery ry roads
off-road? haha...... you made me laugh sir
What happens when you lean this over so far the outer front tire loses contact with the pavement? Does the loss of a significant amount of front end adhesion create an issue?
I have 1 question, does countersteering work with that bike?
Fantastic engineering exercise, destined to be a limited run collector's item.
That thumbnail is fire 🔥
whats it like when you hit a pothole with only one of the front tires? Does the bike want to twist ? what about hitting a rail road crossing at a 45º angle .... etc
I like it looks awesome and it's totally different. I want one I love the front end. I still look at it and think what on earth is that thing so awesome
Do your legs get super dirty after the ride? The front wheels seems to be right in front of the rider's legs.
EJ Wu this comment needs an answer.
That was my first thought when I saw it.
I know why you're here... 9:34
Thank me later ;)
Thanks
i can now sleep ... ty , not all heroes wear capes
Ellis Goward
Jst save me 10 min
Well exactly 9 :34 as i write thistxt🤣
Anyways thnks 🤜
Hahaha how did you know?
haha yes
This really makes me want to get one, even though I don't have a motorcycle license, nor haven't been on one before...
Awesome!
Is there the same, but also with two wheels at the back?
I've always wondered if you could wheelie a Cam-Am Spyder
The answer is no. My mother has one and I’ve tried so hard to do it but it is impossible... but drifting it is really fun!
No wheelies and no drifting. Anti roll stability control kicks in and shuts off fuel if wheels are spinning at different rates. Aka "Nanny" would have to be disabled and too pull a wheelie you would have to go turbo and sticky tire
Way too much front end weight to wheelie one of them.
Negative
put a fat girl on the back and there you go
A bored-out 1,000 cc version would be perfect.
Haha lol - You guys were just in front of my house. Hope you had a good time here in the Alps :)
The niken looks like monster of maxi scooter cool and town looks nice loved thx share man👍🏻😉🎄🍀👀
nice truck. how big is glovebox?
I bet keeping the front wheels aligned is a PITA if one of them gets knocked out of wack by a pothole. An interesting bike, but not for me.
All you guys hating this bike... It's a brand new type of vehicle, xou can't compare it to a 2 wheeler... Yamaha had the balls to do something new and that is great. Great concept, as well as execution, i would love to own one and give it a blast.
I really like it, and you read my mind with the beginner thing
This is like someone giving you socks for your birthday.
Dress socks
I don't know if I'd buy one I like my gsxr but id sure love to ride it to see how it feels.
How is frontend feedback? Can you really charge into corners like a full on sport bike?
With all the bike options around I can see why this thing would desired....I'd buy it for sure.
One question this video didnt answer: How many pushups can Ari actually do?! We need answers
This looks like its made for another Michael Bay movie
Awesome channel good job boys stay safe out there
You forgot to mention the Companga T-Rex! Nice video.
Yamaha should had commit to their idea fully and put 4 wheels on that that slide side parallel like the front. Create the first ATV than leans
This seems cool, the engineering alone is very interesting
That location is absolutely stunning.
If turning, do you have to counter steer it just like ordinary two wheels?
Love it. Wonder, if it could be perfect to have a safe yet fast ride in wintertimes? not everyone is lucky enough to live in CA, 4 months of waiting and safe, slow driving is hard in europe. what you think guys?
Given its TC and ABS, just adding on some appropriate winter tires and I couldn't see why not.....He did say it requires both feet on the ground to keep up though, so if both tires lose traction, then it seems it doesn't have enough rigidity to stay upright. Both front tires losing traction in snow seems like a certainty so it may not be as efficient in winter as it looks. We'll see.
Mike Bike ural is probably more suitable for harsh winters. Two wheel drive, knobbies.
you could easily run chains on this as well
Mike Bike that's what I thought when it was cutting in the snow, and it didn't wash out. That's how I crashed for
the first time. Snow, lost front, oops...
Get it if roads are snowy or wet a lot, and you have the money. You can alway ecu flash and put a pipe on for more power.
Hey Yamaha, remove the kickstand and add a lock on the leaning pivot.
Thank me later.
James Scheppegrell I can’t grasp why they didn’t think of that. It’s a much more elegant solution.
More stress on the pivot that way maybe? I guess they'd rather have the weight on the kickstand rather than stress anything else
Don't think the upside wheel lifting off the road surface is something I want to try!
mrjt maybe they did think of it, and decided not to for some actually good reason. I can't think what though.
Mohamed K it's supporting your front wheels as you drive at speed over bumps, it's gotta be strong enough to support it at a stand still I'd think.
Anyone know what Jackets they are wearing in the beginning?
Hi nice to see the Niken Do you have you taken the 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 ?
I'm nervous to ask, but how many push-ups can Ari do?
looks like something my drunk uncle would show up on
Wait thats illigal
Small ballz
Well, at least your drunk uncle's cool! For riding a yamaha! One that's harder to fall down on 💯👏
Can you induce handle bar tank slapping and see how easily it can be controlled ?
I think a "vehicle" like this except not only 2 wheel up front but 2 in the rear as well would be cool. The articulation of the wheels would look awesome.
I think this should be included in the next transformer film, baby Optimus or baby Bumblebee
You lost me at $16 grand.
Same here.
The first of a new technology is always expensive
Lou Ordorica Thb i thought it was going to be more expensive
its going to be around $40 Grand here in south-east Asia.
Wait a year, they'll be under 10 grand. Remember the GTS ???
Looks like a beast,I'm definitely buying one or two
Interesting piece of iron, but... Last time when I ride a 3 wheeler.... I was 4 year old. And this will stay like this! When I was 20, most of the time I rolled on 1 (rear) wheel. When I was 25, again 1 (front) wheel.... Now, I get back to 2 wheels :)
5:43 looks like he's on roller blades 🤣
Oh my fuck you just ruined it
You haven't test the increased braking capacity of such a system. When the mp3 by Piaggio appeared, everybody saw this like the possibility of riding in winter, fear-free of sliding, free of hard-braking. The old trikes had its extra wheel at the right time, but at the wrong place (as Dr. John stated it...) 😩
Oh boi that wheelie was🔥🔥🔥
Lol that mustang creeping up on you reminded me of Jaws.
It seems like one of those machines that are overly complex for no reason, other than for the sake of being needlessly complex.
It kinda is. It also kinda is just schowing off what can be built. You are allowed to ride the MP3 with just your car drivers license. That's why it's so popular. Maybe the niken will get that benefit too.
The point about the superior performance on rough underground is interesting for a lot of people. But 16k? Nah not for me. And the weight is also pretty shit.
Yeah the weight is a massive downside.
BWX ain't it cool
that's kind of Yamaha thing......they are pretty good at it tho
kolby4078 Agree, it's not exactly the first time they've done this. The first thing that comes to mind is the GTS1000. But also things like running 5-valve heads, EXUP and the like, with questionable benefit, at least considering whether they're worth the added complexity.
Thanks.
What does he mean by "back it out"?
Slide the rear out coming into a corner by applying the rear brake.
This is a "you love it or you hate it" design. I get both parties. For me, the great thing is that it actually works, a successful technical experience that has still potential to grow in that area. As a touring bike, it should offer a bigger engine with higher windscreen (maybe already available now) make it a real grand traveler. I wonder if you need a motorcycle license for this or is a car license sufficient?
Now for the bike, its smart. You stop with the front tires, you typically lose traction at the front from heavy accel.. it really solves some issues and pushes the boundaries of traction and power on.. three wheels.
Now Jay Leno is obligated to have this on his show
All it needs is a FZ09 front end conversion and it's good to go.
Why not get an FZ09 in the first place?
I was just joking.
What are you using for your helmet sound system? It works great!
These guys are great riders and funny reviewers
How does it handle with one flat front tire??
Better than a regular bike with one flat front tyre.
That's what's needed, more weight! I want to see someone pick it up.
My Guzzi 1200 Sport weights 229Kg DRY. This one is 263Kg WET. Once I add the 23liters of fuel and the 3.5 of oil I'm right there... And I can pick it up.
what is the bike with sidecar at the beginning?
Here’s a question, from a 38-year-old veteran who is fully retired with arthritis in both feet and lower back problems. With this be the kind of bike would I be able to manage easier when it comes to stopping in riding. Compared to a two wheel? From what I’ve seen the separation of the wheel into two would make it more stable and easier for someone like myself to continue to enjoy riding like I did when I was younger.