Mittzy
The Hooligan - Just Doing Stuff
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2011
- Messages
- 8,538
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Ride
- 2020 TFC #385, 2014 R3 Roadster 230hp (BRUTUS)
No wheel standing that sucker
2019 Yamaha Niken Gt
- Thread starter sonny
- Start date
Ishrub
That's my name ....built like a truck
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
- Messages
- 8,851
- Location
- Duffy, Canberra, ACT, AUSTRALIA
- Ride
- 2x2010 ABS Roadsters, Sprint ST 1050 ABS, 3x250s
Stoppies though!
Rocket Scientist
Grand Exulted Poobah
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2009
- Messages
- 6,536
- Location
- Spring Lake, Michigan
- Ride
- Black 05' Rocket III standard
Interesting, is that a "pressure relief channel" in the middle of the seat ? 
Sparky59
The Guy With The Most Toys Wins!
- Joined
- Oct 21, 2017
- Messages
- 1,008
- Location
- Downers Grove,Il.
- Ride
- 2008 R3T, 2018R3R,2015 X 1954 & 1958 Cushman Eagle
This is the last 3 wheeler that I owned. Had it about 1 month. Got it all working the way it was designed, sold it to one of my friends up in Eagle River Wisconsin as a way for him to get back and forth to town, 5miles, as his eye sight is too poor to hold a driver's license.
For an electric, it shocked me....
Joesmoe
IMOKUR2
These utility bikes have been popular in industries with large floor under roof (think big aerospace, automotive, etc) for a century or more, and continue to be so.
Colorado Mac
.020 Over
Me too.
sonny
Living Legend
Not my cup of tea either but like the idea. Pretty brave move on their part. Unique design with a practical side. $ell you could ride that thing anytime whether snow or ice on the road.
PaddyO
Supercharged
That is why if I lived somewhere where there was ice/snow, this would be my winter ride. I am more of a function over form guy. the other consideration would be enough electrical capacity to run stuff to keep warm. Once things work the way they need to, then I consider the form. Useful beats pretty in my book.
barbagris
Mad Scientist
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2010
- Messages
- 12,988
- Location
- On the verge of insanity
- Ride
- 1979 Guzzi V1000G5 - 2018 KTM 790 Duke
I spent a moment or two yesterday really looking at the beast (online). And I like it - a lot.
I was looking more at the GT version with luggage and better screen.
Read a couple of road tests and they all say the same thing - the front end grip is inspiring. Shame it is not a shaft drive.
The biggest issue I see right off - FRONT Tyres. The only 120/70R15 I can find are scooter tyres with low speed ratings.
What I have not yet discovered is "Can you lock it upright at standstill?"
Well done Yamaha for challenging perceptions.
18K is s bit steep though. And I think that may do more damage than the concept. That said the 3 wheel scooters (sam config) sell well despite the higher prices - Why? - wet weather handling.
I was looking more at the GT version with luggage and better screen.
Read a couple of road tests and they all say the same thing - the front end grip is inspiring. Shame it is not a shaft drive.
The biggest issue I see right off - FRONT Tyres. The only 120/70R15 I can find are scooter tyres with low speed ratings.
What I have not yet discovered is "Can you lock it upright at standstill?"
Well done Yamaha for challenging perceptions.
18K is s bit steep though. And I think that may do more damage than the concept. That said the 3 wheel scooters (sam config) sell well despite the higher prices - Why? - wet weather handling.
EasTexRIII
Living Legend
Interesting, is that a "pressure relief channel" in the middle of the seat ?
It's where he stores his "Baby Ruth" energy bar
