The way I see it I just don't know what to say. . ..
A marvel of engineering of course. . .but to what end? Is it much to do about nothing? Or, will it indeed sell enough units to justify it's return for 2020 and beyond. Time will tell.
Definitely a bold move by Yamaha and we must keep in mind that progress only occurs when someone steps out of line. . ..
A round of applause for the engineers. . .sales folks will have to wait for the numbers to chime in.
Well, my wife wouldn't have to worry about not being able to balance it at a stop light...but still, it just seems so cumbersome for inner city riding.
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Red 2013 Honda PCX150 Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
i wish yamaha would invent something like honda has with there DCT transmission city riding would be better if you dident have to shift. Its kinda suprizing yamaha and suzuki havent come out with there own versions of the DCT
I agree it needs a DCT, but I personally see a real niche in the market where trikes- in some fashion -will grow. Simply because boomers/Gen Xers are getting older, many that have given up riding due to a personal problems; balance problem, strength problem etc. etc. Even the old man on Sons of Anarchy rode a trike.
And with the Niken's ability to feel like a 2 wheel bike, It's pretty innovative. I'll own one in the next couple years, after they smooth out the design bugs…
Mel46 wrote:Well, my wife wouldn't have to worry about not being able to balance it at a stop light...but still, it just seems so cumbersome for inner city riding.
I sat on one - it doesn't self-balance. It just behaves, and feels, like a normal motorcycle although you certainly feel the weight. The guy in the shop had ridden it and said that it felt just like a standard bike to ride, but with amazing cornering confidence. Not for me though.
