What they're NOT telling you about the Yamaha Niken

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
  • Other Yamaha Niken reviews are NOT telling you these things! You need to know these facts surrounding the Yamaha Niken! Sean goes in depth on this 2019 Yamaha Niken GT and talks about everything you need to know!
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  • @adamn3533
    @adamn3533 Před 4 lety +1880

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

  • @dougkennedy4906
    @dougkennedy4906 Před 4 lety +2284

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

  • @StakkerHumanoid84
    @StakkerHumanoid84 Před 2 lety +80

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

    • @senoow4215
      @senoow4215 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 Před 11 měsíci +7

      I can imagine you have more confidence in the rain.

    • @slckb0y65
      @slckb0y65 Před 11 měsíci +1

      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
      @triggaheights5532 Před 7 měsíci

      You still have it,,,am buying it

    • @aluisious
      @aluisious Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @octanesalvador5789
    @octanesalvador5789 Před 2 lety +15

    This dude's riding a Bionicle

  • @michaelgarofalo6231
    @michaelgarofalo6231 Před 3 lety +792

    Honestly that suspension is a thing of absolute beauty.

    • @brokeandtired
      @brokeandtired Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @pippipster6767
      @pippipster6767 Před 3 lety +3

      Lightness and slimness … waaaaaay more important.

    • @BobBob-oe9uf
      @BobBob-oe9uf Před 3 lety +1

      🤢🤮

    • @deepanshusharma303
      @deepanshusharma303 Před 3 lety +2

      That's what a kid say not a pro.

  • @deloneknives9357
    @deloneknives9357 Před 4 lety +672

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

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 Před 4 lety +2

      @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
      @muhammedIbrahim-jn4ok Před 4 lety +25

      @@joemann7971 woosh

    • @tmchango
      @tmchango Před 4 lety +12

      @@joemann7971 dats a big whoosh mah man

    • @TheOzthewiz
      @TheOzthewiz Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Thomas-fg5ie
    @Thomas-fg5ie Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @arie1293
    @arie1293 Před 2 lety +40

    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
      @Cj-xl3jv Před rokem +1

      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
      @CoppertopCruiser Před 3 měsíci

      Here in 2024 to investigate this weird bike...

  • @maj.d.sasterhikes9884
    @maj.d.sasterhikes9884 Před 4 lety +304

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

    • @KorrTenn
      @KorrTenn Před 4 lety +6

      Maj.D.Saster Hikes hold my blueprints

    • @CaptainDayne
      @CaptainDayne Před 4 lety +5

      Engineered to break

    • @stephenb2276
      @stephenb2276 Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @guilhermegoldman Před 4 lety

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

    • @shredfreak83
      @shredfreak83 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @Nath_n54
    @Nath_n54 Před 4 lety +317

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

  • @troutdaletim
    @troutdaletim Před rokem +3

    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!

  • @Ontheroadtourism
    @Ontheroadtourism Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @1250GSX Před rokem +1

      How are you finding it now a few months on?

    • @peytonmac1131
      @peytonmac1131 Před rokem +1

      I too would be interested in a rea world opinion.

  • @felixf4378
    @felixf4378 Před 3 lety +120

    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.

  • @djb7302
    @djb7302 Před 4 lety +14

    Whilst it’s not for me, I’m glad this thing exists. I really like that Yamaha built something unique and different. It also looks like it’s really well made - that front steering system looks awesome.

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Před 3 lety +13

    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
      @ramohino Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/5TrvXwoGKKU/video.html

  • @hilohaianmolinere7168
    @hilohaianmolinere7168 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @adityaachmal3770
    @adityaachmal3770 Před 4 lety +584

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

    • @chukaone
      @chukaone Před 4 lety +40

      People fear change

    • @AnonymousWonder
      @AnonymousWonder Před 4 lety +52

      Undiagnosed brain tumour.

    • @adityaachmal3770
      @adityaachmal3770 Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @tardisrider25
      @tardisrider25 Před 4 lety +15

      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
      @invaderzim1265 Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @drnapalm7605
    @drnapalm7605 Před 2 lety +27

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

    • @Archer28M
      @Archer28M Před 4 měsíci

      Becose you are noob. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @quirch43
    @quirch43 Před 3 lety +10

    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
      @Liberty4Ever Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @ljsanchez7207 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @mraidymaddful
      @mraidymaddful Před rokem

      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
      @rickyb6086 Před rokem

      Always liked their keyboard pianos

  • @Sinr0ne
    @Sinr0ne Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @baham9217
    @baham9217 Před 4 lety +14

    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!

  • @JJ_Vlogs1436
    @JJ_Vlogs1436 Před 3 lety +14

    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
      @aluisious Před 6 měsíci

      Or you could just buy any bike and practice.

  • @kilowatttheorignal
    @kilowatttheorignal Před 2 lety

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

  • @justinlyons5159
    @justinlyons5159 Před 4 lety +112

    Sean every 0-60 “ I can do better” 😂

    • @tuffdog3303
      @tuffdog3303 Před 4 lety +15

      @@voornaam3191 go away

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Před 4 lety

      @@tuffdog3303 Go to the other pet shop boys.

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 Před 4 lety

      We All Can 😂

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 Před 4 lety +1

      @@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
      @husqrok Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 Před 4 lety +115

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

    • @tylerandleahcanadian3888
      @tylerandleahcanadian3888 Před 4 lety

      But does it still feel good

    • @johnh2349
      @johnh2349 Před 4 lety +4

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

    • @tedsmart5539
      @tedsmart5539 Před 4 lety +7

      @@johnh2349 overpriced...

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před 4 lety

      Pounds per square inch, same traction distributed around.

  • @larrysouthafrica1474
    @larrysouthafrica1474 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @alanblasczyk1779
    @alanblasczyk1779 Před 3 lety +5

    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.

  • @ronahlstedt6045
    @ronahlstedt6045 Před 4 lety +99

    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
      @razor1uk610 Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @ShuttTheFrontDoor Před 4 lety

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

    • @Skymaxy
      @Skymaxy Před 4 lety

      Ron Ahlstedt Super Tenere has wider bars.

    • @isthatahemi1979
      @isthatahemi1979 Před 4 lety +10

      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
      @michaeldavis5775 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Wildstar40
    @Wildstar40 Před 4 lety +74

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

    • @Choo-choo-chookcha
      @Choo-choo-chookcha Před 4 lety

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

    • @jamesglenn520
      @jamesglenn520 Před 3 lety

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

  • @rayanderson1403
    @rayanderson1403 Před rokem +3

    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

  • @smashmouth3890
    @smashmouth3890 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @nickbrown5201
    @nickbrown5201 Před 4 lety +54

    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
      @shanekeulen4874 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @PaKePo
    @PaKePo Před 4 lety +62

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

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  Před 4 lety +5

      No... it’s copy written lol

    • @sonukapoor1486
      @sonukapoor1486 Před 3 lety

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

    • @Mybigsissy
      @Mybigsissy Před 3 lety

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

    • @morganmitchell4017
      @morganmitchell4017 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kialmaynard5176
    @kialmaynard5176 Před rokem

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

  • @rickydrone9274
    @rickydrone9274 Před 2 lety

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

  • @chinookh4713
    @chinookh4713 Před 3 lety +159

    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
      @tebibyte2357 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @1984kron
      @1984kron Před 3 lety +6

      @@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
      @tebibyte2357 Před 3 lety

      @@1984kron ok

    • @jamesglenn520
      @jamesglenn520 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @graham1034 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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".

  • @davidelliott5843
    @davidelliott5843 Před 3 lety +4

    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.

  • @John-bl9ym
    @John-bl9ym Před 2 lety +1

    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
      @kinglumpy6145 Před 2 lety +1

      What's it like to ride?

    • @John-bl9ym
      @John-bl9ym Před 2 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @JohnSmith-zv8km
    @JohnSmith-zv8km Před 3 lety +99

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

    • @waltergoggle5597
      @waltergoggle5597 Před 3 lety +8

      Thanks for saving me 10 minutes.

    • @bjb7587
      @bjb7587 Před 3 lety

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

    • @cavemanvi
      @cavemanvi Před 3 lety

      @Aron Speedy you dont tip over THOUGH

    • @uhtred7860
      @uhtred7860 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @uhtred7860
      @uhtred7860 Před 3 lety +1

      @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.

  • @mcqueenmcqueen5314
    @mcqueenmcqueen5314 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @veiledallegory
    @veiledallegory Před 3 lety +45

    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!

    • @jamesglenn520
      @jamesglenn520 Před 3 lety +23

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

    • @cactuz116
      @cactuz116 Před 3 lety +14

      @@jamesglenn520 he just wants to sound cool probably

    • @palegrayenoaz8780
      @palegrayenoaz8780 Před 3 lety +1

      @MonkeyContent damnnnn

  • @doggowith0subs950
    @doggowith0subs950 Před 3 lety

    seeing those front tires working together is pretty cool

  • @jasonschellenberg
    @jasonschellenberg Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @gmoney912
    @gmoney912 Před 4 lety +38

    Yamaha- My powers have doubled since last time we met

    • @roadrash76
      @roadrash76 Před 4 lety +2

      Double the pride, double the fall.

    • @Seadogstudio
      @Seadogstudio Před 4 lety +2

      More like “hello there” “general Kenobi”

  • @TrilokD
    @TrilokD Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @DanBlackRacing
    @DanBlackRacing Před rokem

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

  • @mikebailey2509
    @mikebailey2509 Před rokem

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

  • @ShuttTheFrontDoor
    @ShuttTheFrontDoor Před 4 lety +7

    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.

  • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
    @MAGGOT_VOMIT Před 3 lety +19

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

  • @NickMasseyRideon
    @NickMasseyRideon Před 2 lety

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

  • @luisfelipegonzalez6457
    @luisfelipegonzalez6457 Před 2 lety +2

    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
      @Bodneyblue Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @Turco949
    @Turco949 Před 4 lety +632

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

    • @patrickmorris495
      @patrickmorris495 Před 4 lety +29

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

    • @AlvlUpSavedMyLife
      @AlvlUpSavedMyLife Před 4 lety +1

      Bahahaha

    • @Turco949
      @Turco949 Před 4 lety +12

      @@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
      @Skymaxy Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @MacDaddySupreme69
      @MacDaddySupreme69 Před 4 lety

      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

  • @f.w.vonjunzt3349
    @f.w.vonjunzt3349 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @stratblacknosugar.5125
    @stratblacknosugar.5125 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @richardcasey7521
    @richardcasey7521 Před 2 lety

    I rode one today and loved it!

  • @custardavenger
    @custardavenger Před 3 lety +15

    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
      @vicc.4290 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Englishbikerdan
    @Englishbikerdan Před 4 lety +36

    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
      @isthatahemi1979 Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @Isthislife2135
      @Isthislife2135 Před 2 lety

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

    • @ankitanand1271
      @ankitanand1271 Před 11 měsíci +1

      How's it turning radius

    • @mcbrite
      @mcbrite Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @WayneM1961
    @WayneM1961 Před rokem

    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!

  • @jameshines6474
    @jameshines6474 Před 3 lety +27

    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
      @Bodneyblue Před 2 lety

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

  • @tyleryoumans7008
    @tyleryoumans7008 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @TrinidadJamesWoods
    @TrinidadJamesWoods Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @twilekcustodian
    @twilekcustodian Před 10 měsíci

    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

  • @SauronLOTR
    @SauronLOTR Před rokem +7

    Since the Niken is able to lean up to 45 degrees, it can steer more sharply around a corner at a much higher speed than a regular motorcycle. Not only will you go faster, but you will be safer because you will have a better grip on your motorcycle.

    • @roadracingrelics
      @roadracingrelics Před 11 měsíci

      A regular (sports) motorcycle can lean more than 45 degress.

  • @erkful
    @erkful Před 3 lety +15

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

  • @djkellyflavour5481
    @djkellyflavour5481 Před 4 lety +8

    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
      @aweba25 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @djkellyflavour5481
      @djkellyflavour5481 Před 3 lety

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

  • @SinnerSince1962
    @SinnerSince1962 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @jeremyhaye5759
    @jeremyhaye5759 Před 2 lety

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

  • @chrisp.5272
    @chrisp.5272 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @gregt995
    @gregt995 Před 4 lety +36

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

  • @mjordan812
    @mjordan812 Před rokem

    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.

  • @MOUNTAINTATE
    @MOUNTAINTATE Před 2 lety

    WHOOA!!! SHOUTOUT TO THE BKING... I WAS SITTING HERE GOING WOW... IT MUST BE ALMOST AS WIDE AS MINE! LOL

  • @r.williamcomm7693
    @r.williamcomm7693 Před 4 lety +26

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

  • @daniluchison
    @daniluchison Před 4 lety +98

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

    • @pietrosf4179
      @pietrosf4179 Před 3 lety +2

      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
      @freshasadaisy4782 Před 3 lety

      @@pietrosf4179 🤣

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Knowing that YAMAHA made it makes me believe that it's been tested endlessly, and is a good product. I think it's an engineering marvel.

  • @ThecrosseyedTexan
    @ThecrosseyedTexan Před 3 lety

    That noise it made when he turned the handlebar so it sounded like it farted lol

  • @shadwox9808
    @shadwox9808 Před 4 lety +16

    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.

  • @kanetheriot3204
    @kanetheriot3204 Před 4 lety +13

    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.

  • @luisfelipegonzalez6457

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

  • @laargaming
    @laargaming Před 2 lety

    Sean really well knows what 6 in look like

  • @Meianju
    @Meianju Před 4 lety +17

    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
      @edwilson1075 Před 3 lety

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

    • @ywe3
      @ywe3 Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @blthetube1
    @blthetube1 Před 3 lety +240

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

    • @MKlukowski
      @MKlukowski Před 3 lety +28

      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
      @blthetube1 Před 3 lety +7

      @@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
      @kensimpson2925 Před 3 lety +19

      @@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
      @darkfocust2467 Před 3 lety +4

      I know, wtf were they thinking with this thing

    • @Jake-im2lv
      @Jake-im2lv Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @SilverinWolvesScarletForestSno

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

  • @joekillthebeat
    @joekillthebeat Před rokem

    This bike was made from patents Yamaha bought from a smaller motorcycle manufacturer from Norway. The original brand was called Brudeli and they made a way lighter and faster bike than the Yamaha Niken pretty much capable of riding like a quad or dirt bike it came as the Brudeli 654L and 654S L and S for short and long. I really reccomend checking out the Brudeli bikes even if it was just made for a couple of years, i have tried the 654S and it is such a great machine. Feels like the perfect dirt drift machine. They sold it to Yamaha as they hoped Yamaha would be a better choice of pushing this tech than their smaller company.

  • @reddawg990
    @reddawg990 Před 4 lety +3

    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.

  • @tjmns
    @tjmns Před 3 lety

    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

  • @milk_420
    @milk_420 Před 2 lety

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

  • @bobgamelkoorn4254
    @bobgamelkoorn4254 Před 4 lety +43

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

    • @tjcmoto5484
      @tjcmoto5484 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @tvbuu
      @tvbuu Před 3 lety

      Yes lol

  • @Tony_Seed
    @Tony_Seed Před 4 lety +59

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

    • @i_jumxo6948
      @i_jumxo6948 Před 4 lety +5

      Ik it looks pretty cool

    • @jiiva1063
      @jiiva1063 Před 4 lety

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

    • @jiiva1063
      @jiiva1063 Před 4 lety

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

  • @No-timeforimbeciles
    @No-timeforimbeciles Před 3 lety

    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

  • @sevendyseven4090
    @sevendyseven4090 Před 3 lety +5

    Yamaha: "Next year the Nikon will have four tires in the rear for even more road traction"

  • @swonronson9628
    @swonronson9628 Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @jacketprideable
    @jacketprideable Před 4 lety +4

    Love the scripture in the video.
    Thanks brother

  • @christophermorin9036
    @christophermorin9036 Před 2 lety

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

  • @kevinmagsy0312
    @kevinmagsy0312 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous slick

  • @rexcameron414
    @rexcameron414 Před 4 lety +5

    The local deal let me have one for the afternoon. Now I own an H2 Carbon so I was not afraid to ring it's neck and he encouraged me to do so. I like it, maybe if your getting back into motorcycles it might be the safest for you rather than buying something of a known brand for the image, that way you will probably make it around the corner if you make a mistake. More power would be nice but then I'm used to 200Hp+. I could constantly make the rear drift out but the front was planted. It would seem that a lot of people suffer from 'Cognitive Dissonance'. Man up and try something different, this system works.

  • @stevenharris4432
    @stevenharris4432 Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @Pvt._Liquor
    @Pvt._Liquor Před 2 lety

    Looks pretty sick when you did that wheelie

  • @jjayallan
    @jjayallan Před 2 lety +2

    That's what the HEAVY WEIGHTS need...great review. I'd buy it NEXT YEAR👍US seniors will love it. Bye bye heavyweights 👋👋

  • @markusweber7445
    @markusweber7445 Před 4 lety +19

    I tried one in the Austian Alps for a whole Day: 3 Reasons why I would never Buy it: 1. It feels as havy as it looks but does not have the Comfort or the torque you would expect from a heavy Bike. A bigger Motor (Tenere 1200 for example) would fit it better. 2. You don‘t have any feel for the front Tyres whatsoever, and you never know How much space you have to the side of the road, this (and the weight) makes it very hard to ride in a clean line. 3. It is just ugly, you get a lot of attention but not not the good kind.
    and: in a a few years, wo will produce 15 Inch Tyres which can do over 200? You could put on Scooter Tyres, but what Sense does it make to have 2 Wheels for more Grip if you only get crappy Tyres for it?

  • @toddposton869
    @toddposton869 Před 4 lety +8

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