2019 Yamaha Niken | First Ride

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Yamaha Niken, the three-wheeled machine with the rear of an FZ09 and the front of a pair of groms. I don't know what kind of science or witchcraft they are doing in those piano factories, but in this video, were doing a first ride on the brand new Yamaha Niken to find out how this new machine rides compared to normal, 2 wheeled, motorcycle!
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[@MJT-DA]

Engineers: should we make ATV or a Motorcycle this year? Yamaha CEO: *YES*

[@Keith-rw1cd]

So a Yamaha engineer came in one morning making an innuendo about 2 in the front one in the back. 9 months later this thing was born.

[@twistedturtle6654]

You sir get my vote for best comment.

[@alexisguy6440]

Seen this joke months ago. Take the L sir. Thiefs get no love.

[@Keith-rw1cd]

@@alexisguy6440 I hadn't seen it, so it was original to me.

[@alexisguy6440]

@@Keith-rw1cd yeah you wasn't the first

[@Keith-rw1cd]

@@alexisguy6440 Guess I have a similar humor as another person somewhere in the world. What are the chances...

[@tamelljohnson6967]

I don’t think the Niken is that ugly, I think it look actually cool.

[@kashinathbelage715]

Well... its not ugly but its relatively ugly as compared with ....well... others which provide much better body ..... but i agree its not that ugly...

[@austinpayncampbell3202]

Same it's not a shining star but it's not bad

[@benclimo461]

On the outside the bike looks pretty nice but driving it looks horrible for me.

[@The_other_side-]

ME TOO 🙄

[@markopetrushev3084]

i think we can all agree on futuristic... kinda gives me vibes of judge dredds bike but with three wheels

[@AnthonyBrusca]

"We got enough money comin in off the pianos, we should be fine" 😂😂😂

[@astsaft]

Well, you said, that the Niken needs a bigger windshield. Yamaha brings the Niken GT in 2019, which has exactly that. And two saddlebags and an even more comfy seat.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Ask and you shall receive I guess.

[@MJT-DA]

Wow good to know

[@isthatahemi1979]

Funny thing - I emailed Yamaha as soon as this beast was announced, and told them, "don't screw this up like BRP did with the Spyder". Give the target audience, 40ish aggressive riders with money to spend, all the features. My lucky day.

[@VMAXRider]

And for those who bought a Niken, Yamaha will send all the GTS extras for 1000€. The installation is included. 💀🔥✌️

[@spyder000069]

I think this bike would be interesting with much larger rear cases and a rear trunk. The fairing is already big it just needs a large enough windscreen to cater more to touring. The GT is an improvement still trying too hard to split the sport and touring side. I could be wrong but I see touring customers picking this up before people interested in a sport bike. Might as well throw some knobbies in for an adventure version. LoL

[@Charlie_Tsai]

It's ChaseOnThreeWheels now huh? Love your videos !!!!

[@keepemscraping3705]

I wanted to say that lol

[@cc7240]

Thinking the same thing

[@spinningedge8790]

I was about to type the something. But read comments first.

[@xenimoth3152]

bike looks like a reverse mullet, party in the front, business in the back 😂

[@paulclarkson1778]

I've owned a Niken since March 2023. What a ride! Absolutely love it.

[@darlingimscared]

I think it's funny how all the comments about this bike are guys who wouldn't be seen dead on this as if riding on two wheels makes you a big tough guy, in reality it proves how insecure some guys are. This is an interesting addition and guys should approve it so yamaha take more interesting chances instead of tweaking an r1's fairing for 2020

[@lilmeow_meow19]

Booo

[@2wheeledgeek555]

I have been riding dirt and street practically my whole life. Started on dirt at 3. It is funny how many riders feel the need to Gatekeep what is real riding.

[@juhaoravala3878]

I took one for a ride, and I was a bit apprehensive first, but didn't need to be. This thing is confidence inspiring straight away. The thing that impressed me, was how solid it felt on all sort of road surfaces. I definitely recommend test riding this three wheeler. Would I buy it? if I had the finance, I would be riding it now. My current ride is a Ktm 990 adv, which I've had for the past 12 years.

[@twistn-grips]

I bet that was fun af!!! Just watching and listening to you, had me with this cheesy smile on my face. Great video my guy. Be safe

[@joshc3134]

We’re making enough off the pianos LMAO

[@jonnyturbo100]

I bought one last year. Can’t wait to take it to the mountains. Got caught in the rain last week made the bike dirty af ☹️. The plus side is that it handles really well in the wet. I’ve got the larger screen, heated comfort seats and touring bags going on soon. I’m lovin’ it.

[@kstinson]

I love it. It’s like you gave an engineer the chance to build his childhood dream. Sure a normal motorcycle with no frills is more practical but let’s be honest...there is something about watching the front end work on this that just makes the inner tinkerer smile.

[@MrMcbear]

I just got off a Yamaha demo day. The niken is AWESOME... it's stupid comfortable. Power is good. And it just dives into turns. Its super confidence inspiring. As for "touring" you gotta get the Niken GT. It has a taller windscreen which was great as well as saddle bags.

[@AllTerrainGuy]

Looks like something Batman would rip 👍🏼

[@LowSparkChris]

Always love the enthusiasm that Chase brings to his "First Rides". Merry Christmas Chase, well done!

[@MHDarlington]

I'm late to the game on your channel but thank you for a very insightful and FUN review of the Niken. I'm fascinated by this bike (motorcycle, I should say) and what I really liked about your review is that when you made the assessment of 'who is this for?' you said folk who like to ride long distances and enjoy every minute of the ride. Thank you for not falling into the dark, deep hole that virtually every other reviewer has plunged down of 'this would be great for riders lacking confidence, maybe coming back from an accident' which immediately condemns the Niken to being seen as some kind of learner aid, like training wheels on a toddler's bicycle! It's very refreshing and as soon as I get back to the UK (currently working abroad in a country that really isn't suited to owning a road bike) I plan to test ride one, especially as they are being discounted by around 30% at the moment. Great stuff. I'm now going to pretend to be doing work while I watch my way through your back catalogue. Cheers!

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Phenomenal review! Huge thanks for including the 3rd-person view videos. Nice!

[@nufaninca1]

I rode one on Friday. It was great! Leaning was waaaaay more intuitive than what I expected. I'm in. I dig the minimal dash and the front end. It's front end is smaller than a transcontinental models, but I really dig the feel

[@lawszepie]

definitely in my dream garage list, I dont hate how it looks and it would be the perfect sport tourer for me

[@marcusmeeks3235]

It looks like a freaking power rangers bike

[@marcusmeeks3235]

@Sir Tristan really? Lol idk where you get your info but it's wrong. And idk who you have calling you sir but sure dont look like royalty, more like a shmuck

[@marcusmeeks3235]

@Sir Tristan wtf is wrong with you? The only thing sad here is that you felt the need to comment. Everyone else that didnt agree kept scrolling but for some reason you felt the need to be heard with your opinion that for 1 is wrong and 2 shows what kind of person you are. Bye bye now

[@austinpayncampbell3202]

I agree with you

[@marienmeade2853]

Omg I love your videos! I'm glad you're having fun with this and keep up the gret work

[@SINIS0RSA]

This is something that the IT-support person of a company would buy..

[@batonrouge5150]

Lmao...dead ass

[@ConvictedGreed]

As an IT person, I can say I wouldn’t buy that.

[@hooeetube]

@@ConvictedGreed Same here. He obviously doesn't know many IT people.

[@mcquaigem]

😂😂😂😂 so true. Died laughing at this comment.

[@acetech8642]

You forget about the rear wing. They would definitely find a way to ad a rear wing.

[@POOFAYMANN]

You do the best first rides never stop

[@lysergicaciddiethylamide6127]

Enough money from the pianos 😂😂😂😂 Ps. Their guitars are better

[@neil_hamel]

They make a great drum set

[@MJT-DA]

@SYMPOL really? I loved the bass guitars they make they're just super expensive why no one buys them

[@zippyoya]

I don’t think the bikes and the guitars are connected I think they are separate companies

[@jteternal2]

@@zippyoya they are the same company but different division, they also have a robotic department.

[@AnomalousFerret]

What about the trombones

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Hearing you giggle and laugh your ass off was well worth my time. You obviously enjoyed that weird ride. Looks intriguing to rent for a weekend. Well done young man.

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Awesome review man and guess what. I just got mine delivered and wow it’s so planted and yes so much more confidence in corners when wet. Fantastic Bike😆🏍👌

[@franciscoborbon9882]

Love the channel and videos. Great job man. Super disappointed there wasn’t a “chase on three-wheels pun made. Other than that. Great stuff. !

[@shanephelan75]

really like your style of review, much better than most. I like how u just say how fun it is or how it feels, which is important.... thanks.... if I had the money..... I'd buy one

[@Anthro_dude]

Love your videos mate, keep doing what you’re doing, picked myself up a Suzuki GSX150F today

[@LJ_S1K]

Test rode this at the Long Beach Motorcycle show, it was a blast!

[@pmdinaz]

I think the market Target is as you described several times. A bike that makes you 'feel' more stable in corners. Dare I say placebo effect? But they are pushing some boundaries with technology to help develop different products for future vehicles. Nice review

[@ih2122]

Chase, you crack me up... your wild laughing in the first few minutes as you take the Niken onto the road had me laughing out loud... great review, fella, and I'm intrigued in this bike... think it needs a demo ride!

[@michaelrobbins926]

🎅 I like it! Respect your opinion, for an older man like me with arthritis and bad back I might be able to ride this one.

[@theDudesSpace]

Best video of the year!

[@V742]

I remember when I first got into riding and noticed people looking at me a bit, but not as much as I thought they would. Fair enough, since most folks don't care for bikes. But oh boy, they stare and double-take when you ride this thing.

[@JordanReedYT]

I’VE BEEN WAITING ON THE NIKEN TO LAUNCH❗️❗️❗️

[@isaacwilson27]

I like this bike idc what anyone says

[@libbymolly1]

and thanks for the videos. helped me decide what to get for my first bike

[@damiendaughtrey3432]

Hey Chase! I just wanted to wish you and Heather( & Oreo) a safe, wonderful, Happy Christmas! As well as, wonderful, safe and Merry New Year! I really enjoyed the first ride! I was nice to see something unique!

[@chaseontwowheels]

We send it all back to you Damien. Thanks for the comment!

[@danishard1322]

19:35 is the wheelie btw

[@jessiequinton9974]

3:43 CTW meets a thick black chick

[@coreyconachan2553]

The comment I was looking for, ty

[@RideTheTrack]

it was a terrible wheelie. I mean who the hell wheelies a bike like with no clutch and pumping the throttle like that besides amateurs

[@danishard1322]

@@RideTheTrack found the guy that cant have fun 🙄🙄 Btw the bike does have a clutch

[@RideTheTrack]

@@danishard1322 Dude. It was a bad wheelie. Noob stuff. If you enjoyed watching it then more power to you, but I'm calling it like what it is...a bad wheelie

[@Shizz_R6]

Yes!! It has been done before 🔥

[@koliberk]

I've been watching this video so many times, I got myself a Niken GT 😅 And I love it 😻

[@LA-dq8wx]

Nice one! Please make a First Ride of the Painigale v4 🤘🏼🥳👏🏼☝🏼🙌🏼 I’ve been waiting so long for the V4 video! Looking forward to see an Aprilia RSV4 video as well☝🏼🥳🇮🇹. Love your First Rides! 🤘🏼 Keep it up! 🙌🏼👍🏼

[@stevenrichardson5121]

Love this bike Chase good vid.

[@Mr-hz6jz]

The first I saw a photo of this bike, I honestly thought it was a joke/photoshop never thought it was real. I see now that it is official, and it seems like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@sunflower_3085]

I'm a new subscriber so hi and I love this video so keep up the good work

[@VeeFour]

Good job Chase 👏👍

[@logangoree1276]

Chase, I'm not sure if your familiar with MKBHD (Marquees Brownlee) or not. But he does a smartphone of the year award video at the end of every year for the phones he has reviewed. If you could check those out and bring it to the bike world on the first rides I think it would be great. Love the videos!

[@wDeathw]

this yamaha looks sick!

[@lukepercy8525]

bike looks badass btw

[@P_Sandeepofficial]

I'm already feeling the wheels....yes YAMAHA

[@varuntyagi6116]

I think it looks really good.

[@markuszhang5456]

Niken as chase's new bike, calling it now 🤣

[@henry-luke7541]

It looked odd to me at first but then it grew on me and now I think it looks quite cool and aggressive-like a Transformer or something. Def not ugly and def better than most touring bikes. Make the screen adjustable and I’d buy one. Five starts. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thanks for sharing!

[@henry-luke7541]

Well, just discovered there is a GT version that addresses the screen and a number of other styling cues-therefore; take my money! 💸

[@maxkapik3282]

Bro, the camera makes the front end look small compared to actually sitting on it and seeing it. That shit W I D E my guy

[@MrInternationalSound]

"Take a gander" 😂😂😂 this guys enthusiam!!

[@toastopia1]

i really like this bike, i like the crazy mantis look, like a alien crab! i am looking forward for the GT model, i currently ride a sport touring bike and i tour allot, 13 hour days, 3 hour short rides, i am almost 50 so looking for something different and this fits it! thanks for the review!

[@stewvlogs5084]

Got to agree with you, I really want to like it, I love the idea and am amazed at the technology behind it but somehow it doesn’t look right. It looks ugly to me too, maybe Yamaha can address this in version 2 when it comes out. Good video almost 1mil subs👏

[@ianthomas7329]

Biggest skeptic right here, but you make me wanna ride it.

[@mclovin2nd219]

The piano joke has earned you a like my good sir

[@austina4189]

Can't lie that thing looks more badass than most bikes

[@johnhagie]

Nice review! Thanks -

[@RandomGuyComments]

I just can't. Glad you made a video on though bro! Training wheels for the front like a baby Canam Spyder

[@leelaw7837]

Looks like its about to transform riding down the road.

[@rocghost7403]

Great video! Are we going to see a 2019 ZX6R review anytime in the near future?

[@KemDIY]

Cool vid. Had no idea these are fun or fast. Looks like a transformer from the front.

[@RaftGuidePhil]

Those blue wheels are gorgeous.

[@Sam-mf1xw]

omg i luv the color of the video

[@brentmathyi-walton3097]

Weird but cool 3 wheel bike 🤙 Please do a first ride on the Yamaha FZ-09 Tracer 👍 love ya vids Chase

[@JasperGrahamJones]

Yes looking to buy one.

[@JohnnyTsunami77]

i think this will be a hit for the older guys that are into long riding.

[@chrisy6529]

I know you were way more excited to ride this thing than you let us see 😂 I'm not fooled, you're geeking like a child on Christmas morning when he has a birthday on the same day!

[@inferninx]

Man, I thought for a second that I was hallucinating that you were riding around in alpharetta once you got off the highway. I live there right off that road! You passed by a diner looking place on your lefthand side called BB’s Bagels, or Brooklyn’s Best Bagels, which was next to a fire station. They got the absolute best bagels in the Whole city, so you should check em out the next time you’re around those parts. The bike looks awesome and seems like a hell of a lot of fun. Cheers!

[@boydallen8059]

Perhaps the added stability is from having tow wheel/gyroscopes in front. I think that the reason that two wheelers are harder to handle at very low speeds is that there is a big difference in the amount of gyroscopic stability produced comparing road speed to parking lot speed.

[@xxSTONExx]

Good video. Great shots on the outside angles. I want to ride one but I'm afraid I'll lean too much and it'll wash out from under me

[@david998899]

Looks so fun to actually ride that thing! greetings from Switzerland! And Chase please test ride the Kawasaki Z900!

[@clfolsom1276]

Chase, the front brake system is actuating two calipers when you pull the lever. It has to move more fluid before the calipers move, hence the different feel.

[@FullHomeless]

Does the Niken have 4 caliper's? Because loads of bikes have dual front calipers

[@thanoscar1793]

Yo !!! Love ur vids

[@leeprice2849]

Looks like it's fun to ride.

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

Awesome, it still steer like a normal two wheel bike !

[@ras4782]

This is so sweet

[@darlingimscared]

I see one coming home from work in Hull they just stuck one outside the yam dealership, what surprises me is how small they look...This is at 10 meteres away. I nearly got a tracer last year what put me off was the indicator switch felt like something off a toy, like a hard plastic that would break

[@munkeenevahrong239]

I've yet to see one on the road. Not surprised.

[@annanaik6450]

Really looks great, people who want to stand out will buy it.

[@drtone]

Yeah, and thats a good reason to drop 17,000 large

[@yangguan4070]

It looks cool

[@johnyou35]

Call me crazy, but I LIKE the looks. Futuristic engineering needs futuristic looks. What are they gonna do, build a technologically advanced machine and give it the looks of a Harley Dyna Low Rider? It’s impossible to add all of the suspension parts and not make the front extremely wide. And they aren’t going to design a wide, model specific Instrument LCD, because they don’t know if this thing will sell, so they have to keep the cost down. I have an FJR1300, and there is no way I can see this thing in the same “class”, but I am intrigued, and can’t wait to ride it.

[@JonnyLee]

A million subscribers 2019 here we come

[@chaseontwowheels]

Dang right man. Yall better hold on cause 2019 gunna be FIRE!

[@Jess-lk6kf]

If it was me I would make the rear as wide as the front and use a fatter rear tire to compensate for the space. Gt is supposed to have saddle bags and a bigger windscreen so we will have to see if it looks better. But it looks like a blast to ride either way

[@danmartin8913]

It looks like you are in the Avalon Area in Alpharetta GA. I recognized the area. Way to go!

[@CarolanIvey]

It's more similar to the Piaggio MP3 than a Slingshot or a Can-Am - two wheels in front, leans like a 2-wheeler. I like that extra contact patch on the ground, about as stable as you can get on wet or gravel roads without it being a traditional rigid trike. The only major difference is the MP3 is an automatic, and it *will* lock upright at the push of a button. However this tilt-lock *will* unlock when you twist the throttle, so it's not a crutch, just a useful feature. The Niken definitely has more power, though!

[@keithulhul7540]

That piano line killed me 🤣

[@80slimshadys]

I think it looks good

[@EM-ks5my]

Someone in Yamaha said, let's make "The Death Stranding" Reverse Trike... This is the same bike! Art inspiring real life.

[@H4I2I2EE]

I never heard of the game(so I looked it up) but it turns out it came out in 2019. I doubt that inspired the production of this bike. Probably the Piaggio Mp3 had more to do with it.

[@comradecat1859]

Next Gen .

[@customercare9496]

Yes

[@FlyLowJoe]

Yamaha ftw

[@MJT-DA]

Love my 2009 fz6r

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

I think it looks cool

[@slyer4767]

Fantastic ✨

[@vittorio974]

Com' on man you should go to a curvy road to have fun! Thats its thing!

[@rambonit]

Awsome cool bike i want one 👍😎