Remember when shaving razors became 2 blades, then 3, then 4. I hope Yamaha just keeps adding front wheels to this thing.

@bryanmartinez6600

4 жыл бұрын

I'll keep my unicycle thank you very much

@suedanim6249

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. I could use it as a furrow press if they keep adding front wheels!

@marekhlavackovi3677

3 жыл бұрын

So in a couple of years it will become a steam roller

@kendtchileninjah5905

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfaooooooo

@TRIPLE_SIX_OFFICIAL

3 жыл бұрын

Imma have the most strange looking 18 wheeler

This is a bike for people that don't care what others think.

@domster200

4 жыл бұрын

So not for the insecure then.

@garyjohnson4575

4 жыл бұрын

Or needs attention....

@Supermankev2001

4 жыл бұрын

@Fat Buddha YEP

@domster200

4 жыл бұрын

@john harris Not John Harris from Hampton wick?

@NOTHOTlanta

4 жыл бұрын

It's FUGLY as all get out.

I own a Niken and despite what people say, this IS the best wet weather bike I've ever ridden !

@senoow4215

11 ай бұрын

Can u drive in snow? How u like ur overall?

@michaelb.42112

10 ай бұрын

I can imagine you have more confidence in the rain.

@slckb0y65

10 ай бұрын

must admit that's defenetly an advantage over 2 wheeled bikes. tbh i like the concept of 3 wheeler, but i think i'd go for a T-rex especially a Aero 3S body kit. that being said, i live in belgium where the weather is crap most time of the year, a windshield is defenetly not over rated. also heard this little bug can be tuned to be pretty nasty and is apparently also pretty good at drifting at his speed given it's weight.

@triggaheights5532

6 ай бұрын

You still have it,,,am buying it

@aluisious

5 ай бұрын

The thing is, if it's raining cats and dogs, or it's raining and really cold...I already have a car.

Heh brother, I just went for my first ride on my Suzuki boulevard 1500, and just want to say your vids have been invaluable in giving me confidence and inspiration as I practised the techniques. I haven't ridden since my teens, apart from an e'bicycle, which helped, but Your advice and steady teaching method continues to be really helpful. Thank you and God bless you and your family always.

Honestly that suspension is a thing of absolute beauty.

@brokeandtired

3 жыл бұрын

Until one breaks while riding...And both require an overhaul at the garage to make sure.

@0xsergy

3 жыл бұрын

@@brokeandtired lmao, what a hassle. Forks are already a bit time consuming and now you gotta do 4.

@pippipster6767

3 жыл бұрын

Lightness and slimness … waaaaaay more important.

@BobBob-oe9uf

3 жыл бұрын

🤢🤮

@deepanshusharma303

3 жыл бұрын

That's what a kid say not a pro.

Ahh cruise control!!!! I knew this bike seemed different.

@joemann7971

4 жыл бұрын

Touring bikes have cruise control, and this is sort of like a touring bike.

@joemann7971

4 жыл бұрын

@Charles Szasz Missed the joke? How so? Isnt this bike exactly like every other sports touring bike? I fail to see the difference. No difference at all.

@muhammedIbrahim-jn4ok

4 жыл бұрын

@@joemann7971 woosh

@tmchango

4 жыл бұрын

@@joemann7971 dats a big whoosh mah man

@TheOzthewiz

4 жыл бұрын

I am assuming it's "adaptive" cruise control.

I’ve been living under a rock apparently, this video is a year old and I still haven’t seen or heard of one of these until today. The first impression I got when I saw the front end was that of a Transformer in a crouch with forks for arms and wheels for hands. I was also really shocked to learn that it isn’t self balancing like other three wheels vehicles. Thanks for sharing it with us! I still have my ‘06 FZ1 bought in 2010 and it has been a great bike for what it is.

@Cj-xl3jv

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got both bikes actually. A Gen 2 FZ01 and a Niken and the niken is night and day comfier. Not as lively as the FZ1 but it makes up for it in absolute road comfort. The amount of questions I get every-time I go out is hilarious.

@CoppertopCruiser

2 ай бұрын

Here in 2024 to investigate this weird bike...

Currently happy with a 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650. It had 5800 on it at time of purchase 3 years ago, June. Just regular maintenance and up to 48.5 miles per gallon on Premium. This Niken is my win-the-lottery motorcycle; and I play 3 times a week!

Yamaha Engineer: The bikes we’re making now don’t need a lot of maintenance. Yamaha Designer: Hold my beer!

@KorrTenn

4 жыл бұрын

Maj.D.Saster Hikes hold my blueprints

@CaptainDayne

4 жыл бұрын

Engineered to break

@stephenb2276

4 жыл бұрын

This was my first thought. Cool idea but yea, the up keeps got to be a pain. Although im guessing the dudes buying them arent worried.

@guilhermegoldman

4 жыл бұрын

Don't need a lot maintenace? Don't need enought maintenance!

@shredfreak83

4 жыл бұрын

a front end maintanance is only 1 hour extra. the extra pair isn't an actual fork it's a guide.

How can you call this a naked street fighter 😂 it’s a bloody Walker from star wars

@GotrekGurninsson

4 жыл бұрын

That's why the liscence plate is AT-ST. To me it looks like a raging gorilla.

@kendtchileninjah5905

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoooooo

@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui

3 жыл бұрын

Have rode one?

@keiko909

3 жыл бұрын

Minus the blasters 🤣

@codyroden719

3 жыл бұрын

Dude the walkers were the coolest ever

Well Sean I am a new sub and I must say, I am a fan of the channel. I have about 50 years of riding experience, mostly HD, some Triumph and Honda as well. It is refreshing to see your unbiased appraisal of these bikes. Signed...a new fan.

This dude's riding a Bionicle

@ancientone1

15 күн бұрын

This comment is underrated

Outstanding editing and videography, Sean! The use of b-roll footage was perfect! I loved seeing the bike in motion with the first-person helmet camera. It adds so much more to a ride along. The scripted audio recording and editing was spot-on in the garage, with a ton of useful information on this bike. Just an excellent episode. Well done, guys!

Why am i the only one here who actually love how this thing looks

@chukaone

4 жыл бұрын

People fear change

@AnonymousWonder

4 жыл бұрын

Undiagnosed brain tumour.

@adityaachmal3770

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnonymousWonder wow can't believe so many people have it

@tardisrider25

4 жыл бұрын

It's subjective. Not everyone has the same taste thankfully. I really am not into the looks of this bike either, but I imagine it has to catch someone's eye or it wouldn't exist.

@invaderzim1265

4 жыл бұрын

You're alone dude. Sorry man, but it looks more like tricycle made for a man child. Just UGLY.

I've just bought one and I can't wait to collect it next week. They are being heavily discounted and the cost and the extra stability after a long break from motor cycling made this a good buy for me.

@1250GSX

Жыл бұрын

How are you finding it now a few months on?

@peytonmac1131

Жыл бұрын

I too would be interested in a rea world opinion.

I don't mind three-wheeler bikes. Had a Piaggio MP3 a few years ago for commuting and it was lovely. Too heavy for the engine, but a fabulous piece of engineering and perfect for what I wanted. I could feel the extra grip and stability in that, feel is down to the tyres for the most part. To be honest, I've always thought the Niken looks really cool and unique. I remember Yamaha tested a two-wheel drive R1 years back; I love it when companies let the engineers go nuts.

@ramohino

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4im2Lqwn6qxe7g.html

Saw one at a dealership before I knew what it was, and it's about the freakiest looking bike I've seen from a factory. Nice to know it actually works, and I agree it's nice to see the manufacturers innovating. Don't see me owning one, but I'm kinda glad they're out there

Am I the only one that loves the way the two wheels look from the front? I love this bike I might actually get it. I never really give a crap about others. I get what I like.

@imdawolfman2698

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me dizzy looking at it, trying to focus.

@rickyrheuark7989

2 жыл бұрын

Hell, I love it. 🇺🇸👍🔥💯

2 жыл бұрын

Meh...it's a bike...who cares?

@billyjones9045

2 жыл бұрын

why?

@ShadowbannedbyYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

I like this bike as well

As an old school biker who once owned a VW trike i am riding a 1954 servi car HD Trike a few times a year. Never was a fan of front dual wheels on a bikes front until my nephew let me ride his Yamaha. damn fine machine in my book.

I think with this bike anyone can take sharp corners confidently because of it's traction. Traction control should be very good in this bike. Because it has double front tyres and it's front suspension looks very beautiful. I would love to have one.

@aluisious

5 ай бұрын

Or you could just buy any bike and practice.

It’s all about TRACTION. 3 contact patches, especially for front control.

@tylerandleahcanadian3888

4 жыл бұрын

But does it still feel good

@johnh2349

4 жыл бұрын

...because nobody buys them. All the dealers I know that has them, can’t get rid of them.

@tedsmart5539

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnh2349 overpriced...

@deadprivacy

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnh2349 THE ONLY MOTORCYCLE IN THE WORLD THAT CANT FILTER THROUGH TRAFFIC.

@janeblogs324

4 жыл бұрын

Pounds per square inch, same traction distributed around.

I am old school,it just looks wrong,somebody at Yamaha R&D was passing "shrooms" around.I still gave the video a thumbs up because I like the channel.

Everytime I see the front of this bike while it's turning it makes me think of speed skaters going around a turn. It is super cool to see.

I dont know why I start to watch Niken videos again every once in awhile. Its a cool bike with a cool name.

Sean every 0-60 “ I can do better” 😂

@tuffdog3303

4 жыл бұрын

@@voornaam3191 go away

@voornaam3191

4 жыл бұрын

@@tuffdog3303 Go to the other pet shop boys.

@bansheemania1692

4 жыл бұрын

We All Can 😂

@bansheemania1692

4 жыл бұрын

@@voornaam3191 not All Americans Online Act like Those Online, They don't Speak For All Of Us... Cruising the Mountains of Pa on My Honda Ace. Cheer's 🥃. And God Bless

@husqrok

4 жыл бұрын

@@voornaam3191 hey dude did u forgot to change your tampon?

First time I saw the concept commercial I fell in love with the bike

As someone that does all their own mech work, all I can do with this bike is sweat profusely at fork seal jobs

@Archer28M

3 ай бұрын

Becose you are noob. 😂😂😂😂😂

It's like a Ski-Doo and a Motorcycle got it on and this is their love child.

@Choo-choo-chookcha

4 жыл бұрын

That's actually Can-Am Spyder you're talking about. At least for him the Ski-Doo is a father

@jamesglenn520

3 жыл бұрын

@@Choo-choo-chookcha The Spyder or the Ryker do not pivot like this Bike does.

Honestly riding around berks county and hitting gravel and having my front end try to wash out on me, this makes alot of sense

@shanekeulen4874

4 жыл бұрын

If you hear the engineer for Tilting Motorworks conversions talk it's essentially those conditions that he designed his 3 wheel conversion around.

I my self was able to test ride the Niken back in 2020 and I found it vary enjoyable. I do ride a 2022 fxlrst now but if I do come across a Niken up for sale I will have to put it into the arsenal.

You are certainly blessed to live in a beautiful part of our state. Keep up the great videos.

I found a loop hole for me to buy a motorcycle with out freaking out my parents, I can just say I am getting a trike

@tebibyte2357

3 жыл бұрын

reverse trike* dont get that 1 wheel front 2 wheel back thing

@1984kron

3 жыл бұрын

@@tebibyte2357 In the definition of "trike" there is no specification of 2 wheels back or front. Only that it is 3 wheels total. So saying Yamaha Triken or Tricity is a trike is accurate.

@tebibyte2357

3 жыл бұрын

@@1984kron ok

@jamesglenn520

3 жыл бұрын

IT'S not a Trike and neither is my Ryker or the Spyder 🥴 They are however Bikes! Harley makes a Trike and by tradition it has one wheel in the front and two in the rear 👍

@graham1034

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesglenn520 I don't think this or the Spyder or Ryker can be considered "bikes" since the "bi" part means 2. "Trike" is a more accurate term even if it has a negative connotation. Might need to come up with a new one to differentiate between 2 wheels at the back vs 2 at the front. *EDIT* Of course they could all still be considered "motorcycles".

This thing is, at the very least, aesthetically irritating to me.

@patrickmorris495

4 жыл бұрын

Turco949 if by aesthetically irritating you mean butt-ugly then yes, you are correct sir.

@AlvlUpSavedMyLife

4 жыл бұрын

Bahahaha

@Turco949

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmorris495 Well, I have seen some really cute female butt so it wouldn't be fair to assume all butts are ugly but I know what you mean.

@Skymaxy

4 жыл бұрын

Well dont buy one, you prolly can’t afford it anyway.

@MacDaddySupreme69

4 жыл бұрын

I like the quad-fork look... Looks beefy and aggressive. I am too stuck on the extra wheel tho, not going to bother with it

seeing those front tires working together is pretty cool

I was given a 1971 Yamaha acoustic guitar by my uncle. He said “this was the first really good guitar I ever bought” and he’d already been playing around the folk scene for years. It’s still an awesome sleeper guitar - I’ve had friends ask to record with it, instead of their Martin or Gibson. Yamaha has been rocking it forever. Always wished they made cars! Also, love your videos and your take on things. Curiosity and innovation keep the mind from becoming a big heavy slow wad of crap.

@Liberty4Ever

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Yamaha electric bass. It's excellent, but not something most bass players would buy. It's more like a bass that might be played in a church, or purchased to teach high school students to play the bass while ensuring they didn't enjoy it and they'd stay off drugs.

@ljsanchez7207

Жыл бұрын

They have made car engines; 2jz, Taurus SHO, contour svt

@mraidymaddful

Жыл бұрын

Can you not get the 5 wheeled Yamacar where you are. We have them here in the UK. They have four back wheels and one front. Which is great till you get a flat in one of the back tyres, then it's like riding a shipping barge. The Queen used to ride one......

@rickyb6086

Жыл бұрын

Always liked their keyboard pianos

Kinda reminds me of my 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000. Happy to see they're still innovating, even if it seems pointless to the masses. Cool bike, fun review. Thanks.

@ShuttTheFrontDoor

Жыл бұрын

@Stephen Armstrong awesome and congrats on the new bike.

Your content is getting better and better, video by video... Keep making awesome stuff. God bless.

I bought one! Because….it’s different, I admire innovation and engineering. But no excuses, biking (motorcycling now..) is a personal thing. Just so happens it’s a great bike too. Only reservation? My first Yamaha, what’s the quality gonna be like in 4 years time as I ride my bikes(motorcycles) more than I polish them..Good vid from a good guy

Amazing bike, and Great video. So enjoying you vids great guys keep it up..:)

The Niken is a very complicated version of what Norman Hossack designed back in the 1980s. Piaggio have the MP3 leaning scooter. It’s a fantastic tool on slippery city roads. The Hossack had a pair of rocking beams to give the tilt. The centre pivot was sprung.

Well I own one and was one of the first in the U.S. I paid for it in full and and waited 8 months. I never saw one in person or ride one. You can definitely trust it in the twisties. I’ve taken it on the track for a bit of fun. I’ve put about 10,000 miles on it and really enjoy it. BTW you can lane split on it. It is no wider than a touring bike like a GW or HD.

@razor1uk610

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Yamaha could've though of reworking there Genesis style hub centre steering system into a duel arm, it might have ended up lighter, or possible seemingly less complex in the leaning cross-inkages & simpler method of Ackerman Effect adjustment steering wise, with a similar width between the hubs, ...plus without the nturally massive/stiff (forged?) fork stanchions top and bottom per side, and current unsprung & whole suspension weighting.

@ShuttTheFrontDoor

4 жыл бұрын

Did you also own a GTS 1000 back in the day? 😁 I did!

@Skymaxy

4 жыл бұрын

Ron Ahlstedt Super Tenere has wider bars.

@isthatahemi1979

4 жыл бұрын

Copy that Ron. It's an amazing machine, you can truly drage the pegs on it on the street, it only needs a bit more rear tire (Pilot 5 solved that). DW and I did a 6300 miles tour last summer. From a guy who has owned many may toys, the Niken is a gem. Worst part........you can't stop anywhere (in the US) for lunch, fuel or whatever without getting accosted by people who love the sound of their own voice.......

@michaeldavis5775

4 жыл бұрын

I'll bet it looks awesome when you wheelie on this bike!

A fellow Lititz, PA person. Thank you for the vid. :)

@kialmaynard5176

Жыл бұрын

And passed my house. lol

Watched the whole video but still waiting for what they are not telling me.

@waltergoggle5597

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving me 10 minutes.

@bjb7587

3 жыл бұрын

@Aron Speedy Sounds like you took it out for an extensive test ride.

@cavemanvi

3 жыл бұрын

@Aron Speedy you dont tip over THOUGH

@uhtred7860

3 жыл бұрын

@@cavemanvi Who the hell "tips over" on a bike? :-)))))))

@uhtred7860

3 жыл бұрын

@Aron Speedy More front end grip in the wet is about the only benefit that i can see. But lets face it, this thing is a gimmick.

Good for you brother, an extra wheel doesn't challenge your manhood. Real men can ride anything with a killer engine 💪🏾

*"It's not what you ride, but where you're going"* Nice. I'm stealing it.

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

No... it’s copy written lol

@ancientserpent9974

3 жыл бұрын

you won't have to steal it, they will be giving this POS away

@sonukapoor1486

3 жыл бұрын

It's not what you ride , it's how you ride 😁

@Mybigsissy

3 жыл бұрын

lol funny because we're here for "what he rides"

@morganmitchell4017

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mybigsissy Exactly. It's the opposite of "life's a journey, not a destination".

I look at that front end and $ee Dollar $igns once maintenance is needed.

Watching the Tour de France this weekend I saw this bike ridden in the mountain stages to keep some of the crowds under control. It is so wide. Looks like a snowplow moving thru the alps. I would like to ride one.

@Bodneyblue

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah..think they have replaced alot of the green Kawasaki GTR1400's which followed the tour...Nice looking bike the Kawasaki.

for me its a novolty bike same as the HONDA RUNE its particular when you want to get notice by people a great way to start conversation with complete strangers.great video man ride safe god bless you.

Since I first saw this bike I wanted it. It looks so Space Marine you just got to love it. I sold my GS and in 3-4 month I will sit on a Niken GT for sure.

@allaboutroofing2

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get it?

I had a Piaggio MP3, great bike, not the same feeling as a two wheeler but an interesting vehicle, easy to ride and VERY VERY safe.

@Bodneyblue

2 жыл бұрын

Pricey to maintance I have read....has problems with the steering unit on some older models...Don't know if that has been fixed yet. But the idea is sound..if tricky to make low maintanence...Plus they not cheap to start with.

In some other markets, Yamaha sells the Yamaha Tricity, basically the same principle but with a small more nimble light weight 125cc

I'm intrigued. I definitely want to test ride one out of curiosity. I'd be interested in an offroad variation or perhaps motocross version.

I'm not a bike guy but this definitely got my attention and I would love to get my hands on one. Awesome video

@aweba25

3 жыл бұрын

Don't do it. It's not a beginner bike and it's not easy to ride.

@djkellyflavour5481

3 жыл бұрын

@@aweba25 oh wow. I just love unique and unusual stuff I would probably ride it on the weekend just to show it off 😊

I rode one today and loved it!

You sold me. Im getting one for Fall/Winter riding.

When I test rode one, I was amazed at how hard you could lean in a corner. It’s like you can’t force it to lose traction. It was a blast!

@ancientserpent9974

3 жыл бұрын

1st time riding a bike huh?

@jamesglenn520

3 жыл бұрын

@@ancientserpent9974 What's that supposed to mean? How did you get any impression that he had not ridden a bike before?

@cactuz116

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesglenn520 he just wants to sound cool probably

@palegrayenoaz8780

3 жыл бұрын

@MonkeyContent damnnnn

Yamaha- My powers have doubled since last time we met

@roadrash76

4 жыл бұрын

Double the pride, double the fall.

@Seadogstudio

4 жыл бұрын

More like “hello there” “general Kenobi”

I saw one of these in a bike shop yesterday , madness, I want one.

I love the Nihen. I'd like to see a Touring Version with the hardsided Saddlebags off the rear.

This thing is cool as hell. Living here in the wet Northwest it seems like a practical choice to me.

Somewhere in headquarters Japan... Toshi, how can we sell double the parts for the same bike? Niken!

@pietrosf4179

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it'd be the opposite: once you get twice the number of wheels sharing the same front pressure, each wheel shall endure half the regular pressure, thus lasting double/much longer, right?

@freshasadaisy4782

3 жыл бұрын

@@pietrosf4179 🤣

I am test riding one of these this coming week, now I really cant wait. Nice to see another agv helmet user

@mohammedsalimahmed5230

2 жыл бұрын

How was it?

@donaldn5798

Жыл бұрын

@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 I second this

Make the back like the front with two tires but the rear tires a little bit lower & wider now you've got something even cooler looking with even more stability

Your "High-Waters" go perfect with that Tryke, Noah!! 😂😂😂

I really like it. I'm too short to ride one though. I can see an aftermarket company getting hold of this and producing a lean lock so that the suspension can be locked at low speeds. This with a motorised stand would give a great option for disabled riders.

@vicc.4290

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, i'm 5'3 n bummed out coz id love to ride this lol

Losing front grip is one of the scariest part of riding, by having 2 front wheels i think i would lean harder in turns which sounds fun

i work at a cycle shop. we had a handmade 3 rear wheel with one on the front training wheels frankenstein contraption

I tested the Niken when it first came out, wasn't into it as a concept but fell in love with it on the test ride. It's really fun! Plus it's only 35mm wider than a Tracer 900 so still fine for filtering in most situations. I honestly don't get why it receives so much hate, it's great fun and super stable. Look are subjective. Great overview.

@isthatahemi1979

4 жыл бұрын

Most folks are neither original or open minded. That's all.

@Isthislife2135

2 жыл бұрын

People are allowed to have different opinions. Like this looks like ass and a bike for cowards.

@ankitanand1271

11 ай бұрын

How's it turning radius

@mcbrite

10 ай бұрын

"fine for filtering" that's a good one! 😀

Yamaha has made a few “innovative” bikes over the years, I loved the GT1000 center hub steering

I've had motorcycles since 1978, anything from a 125cc to an 1800. Being short, limits what I feel comfortable on. I have to be flat footed at a stop. How tall are you? You looked comfortable on it. Thanks for posting this video. The only 3 Wheeler I've had was a Can-Am Spyder. I got to test the prototype too before they were available on the market; that was cool.

Bikes and Beards, I absolutely, love love love your videos!!!

9:36 "PONYYY PONYYYYY, oh I scared him. Didnt know that would happen" 😂😂😂

I honestly love the look of it and two wheels up front makes sense. I live in Switzerland during the winter and on those mountain roads trust me, I can see that extra wheel saving me. But I don't want a bike with a chain anymore and I want as much mileage in one tank as possible. Which this bike doesn't offer

@edwilson1075

3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the Piaggio Mp3 or the Quadro 3 I have owned both and think they are great fun!

@ywe3

2 жыл бұрын

I mean...if you want economy get a Vespa. This is a "sport" bike actually GT bike. It's meant to excite the rider not just get them from A-B...its designed for the whole alphabet. Having never owned ridden or even considered a motorbike this kinda setup intrigues me now just make it a 300 or 500cc and I would consider this a beginner bike.

Curious, how far can you lean into it before the outside tire losses contact with the pavement?

I was in the Alps in 2017 and 6 of them came down from the Pordoi Pass nose to tail. I figured either a press event or one hell of a coincidence. Yamaha has never been afraid to put out the odd, and usually unappreciated, bike.

When you look at the front angle view, the cornering movements look like a ice hockey skater 🤔

@tjcmoto5484

3 жыл бұрын

To me it looks like one of those ski bump skiers people.

@tvbuu

3 жыл бұрын

Yes lol

Sean really well knows what 6 in look like

Hi Sean, I’m wondering if it’s a lot easier to balance when you’re going really slow or stopped. I think it looks kinda cool with the 2 Shocks on front for each Wheel. It probably would be great for Wet Roads, that are just in bad shape. Thanks for the Video. By the way, if they discontinue these, they will probably become Great Collectors Items.👍👍

If this thing is not a total flop and discontinued in the next 2 years, I would be really surprised.

@MKlukowski

3 жыл бұрын

It's still going strong after being introduced in 2018. Honestly, it's a wickedly cool ride, nice response and stable feeling at any speed. I was pleasantly surprised when testing one...shame it's so expensive.

@blthetube1

3 жыл бұрын

@@MKlukowski I appreciate your input but my ZX10R felt like there was no limit. I have a hard time thinking this has the same feeling.

@kensimpson2925

3 жыл бұрын

@@blthetube1 Really don't understand your comment. If this bike isn't for you, fine. But what does that have to do with "no limit".

@darkfocust2467

3 жыл бұрын

I know, wtf were they thinking with this thing

@Jake-im2lv

3 жыл бұрын

Might get a cult following years down the road if it does

Props on showing the riding position. I'm 6'4" and it definitely limits what bikes are comfortable to ride. Just a suggestion if you see it feasible since Sean is tall, say how he fits on it. There's been other bikes he's ridden where I'm thinking it would be a fun second bike to own, but assuming its probably too small by its looks. Such as the 17 Yamaha Vmax, looks like a heck of a lot of fun, but I'm assuming it's a smaller frame such as the Vstars.

I do think these things are the future of adventure bikes with the way things are going.

Ackerman steering has nothing to do with leaning. It is a way of allowing the outermost wheel to travel around a wider arc than the innermost one.

Pony! Ponyyyyyyy! Pony! 🐴 “Didn’t think that would happen.” 😂😂😂

"There's something off about it, what is that thing that's off about it?" "Cruise control." Lmao completely out of left field

@TheMuskyMafia

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same lol

In the uk it is classed as a trike or motorcycle with a side car thats the official stance however it will be listed as a bike .

I like those 2 wheels in the front.I think it makes it more stable

Never notice the extra wheel I always see the cruse controller first

My manhood definitely isn’t threatened by this at all, quite the opposite really

@i_jumxo6948

4 жыл бұрын

Ik it looks pretty cool

@jiiva1063

4 жыл бұрын

Jumxo very cool! I was thinking about getting a car but tbh I might get the niken but I am a beginner so-

@jiiva1063

4 жыл бұрын

Angel Arthur I already thought about that decided to go with smaller bikes but thanks anyways

I honestly can't make my mind up about it. I've never seen one, let alone had a ride on one, so I guess I never will get the chance to make my mind up. Interesting concept though, but I'm glad you added the fact you can actually drop the machine!

Was out for a ride last summer & overtook one of these, I was intrigued & didn't race off, stayed watching him in my rearview mirrors, it was strange seeing this thing cornering, strangely fascinating....but not for me

Love the scripture in the video. Thanks brother

“What they’re not telling me” is how much they are willing to pay me to ride that thing in public.

I'm wondering does the headlight area scoop in a lot of dirt, dust etc and cause issues

I watched this video, my first time even seeing a Niken, on May 25, 2021. On July 24, 2021 I bought a brand new Niken GT. Thank you for posting this! The haters in this thread just show what's wrong with humanity.

@kinglumpy6145

2 жыл бұрын

What's it like to ride?

@John-bl9ym

2 жыл бұрын

@@kinglumpy6145 it's extremely enjoyable and mostly effortless. It's no pig and has plenty of performance because of the way they tuned the MT-09 engine/transmission for more crank and torque. It also feels very planted and instills a lot of confidence, even in crappy conditions. I don't even really feel like I have 2 wheels in the front. You definitely need to turn with a bit more intent, but you can see videos where people run it very nimbly on roads like TOTD.

It was actually impressive seeing the two front wheels ride up at 6:15.

After that wheelie “well the clutch was smooth well take 250 off for that”

Half the front tire replacement could also cause twice the rear tire replacement periodicity... since cornering would automatically drag the rear tire over into alignment with the side of the front used in the corner, if it didn't... then you could be cornering with the left (or right) front and the rear remains centered between the two out of alignment. Probably no matter how you slice it, doubling the rear tire replacement period while cutting the front tire replacement of 2 tires instead of 1 equals... in one tire replacement period, you'd replace 2 rears (possibly), then in 2 tire replacement periods you'd replace 2 more rears and both fronts.

So from tesseract concept, they manage to operationalize the front part although it changed into the pararelogram. Wondering how they will implement the rear part.. twin chain with differential in transmission? Or twin shaft?

It looks strange because we're not used to seeing it. But i think this is a good upgrade to the design of a motorcycle. That extra wheel gives double the traction in front something that might save you from crashing in an unexpected event. I personally it looks badass and not ordinary which is cool in my book. I don't know about maintenance in the future how much it might cost in the long run.

@aluisious

5 ай бұрын

It's not an "upgrade." This is not better than a motorcycle. It's different. And two wheels don't give double the traction, because weight is a factor in tire grip. Two tires each have less grip than 1 tire with the same weight, so it's not a simple "double the traction."

Yep I thought this looked like Pennsylvania . Great review on the bike .