2021 Yamaha Tricity 300 Review | Scooter with Car License - Better than the Piaggio MP3?

The Yamaha Tricity 300 is the first one from Japan that you can ride with car license. Although it rides like a normal scooter, It's considered to be a trike and the extra-wheel gives you lot of confidence. We lived with the Tricity 300 with more than two weeks. Here's our isights.
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[@Jasper_Tree]

I’m getting one even though in Australia we need to get a motorcycle licence for these. Already copping judgment from motorcycle riders who think I should get a “proper” motorcycle instead of a scooter, and judgment from others because I want a 3 wheeler. I decided on this bike based on my needs, and am very excited to get it soon. The world would be a lot nicer if everyone just let everyone else get on with enjoying riding instead of gatekeeping and nitpicking.

[@edwilson1075]

100%..when they have a go on one..they will change their "narrow" minds!!

[@yanc6727]

I ride the Tricity 155, am secretly in love with the stares I receive on the road and kids saying "dad, that bike has 3 wheels". Waiting for the Kymco CV3 to launch last quarter this year so I can trade up 😇

[@ekimandersom4478]

I have a Quadro QV3 , it is awesome. Super easy to just put the handbrake and step off. Lots of storage. Easy and stable ride. They are simply better than a two wheeler. The only thing i have noticed is when you want to avoid a hole or something else on the road, you will be tempted to steer so the obstacle will go between the front wheels, just to find out the rear wheel will hit it anyway 😂

[@raywhelan8599]

@@ekimandersom4478 hi im torn between the qv3 and the tricity 300 i think the style of the yamaha is better especially the front end but i like the extra storage on the qv3 have you driven the yamaha tricity ..what are your opinions..some say the quality of the tricity and finish of fairing is better on the tricity ...any thoughts...ray

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@raywhelan8599 When in doubt, buy Japanese. When i bought mine the Yamaha wasn't on the market yet, otherwise i would have always gone for the Yamaha.

[@gskou2262]

I drive piaggio mp3 the last 10 years. No issue whatsoever passing between the cars. Was driving a bike before.

[@robvanleeuwen7443]

Bought one last year and I like it very much. No regrets 👍

[@5420simon]

Excellent video with honest comments.

[@RacingandAdventure]

I appreciate that!

[@waynemaddams3151]

Great review thank you. I can’t see how 46 people put a thumbs down! You gave us loads of detailed info with real time riding through traffic etc.. cheers. 👍

[@michaellilley6725]

R.I.P Cristian, I will miss your enthusiastic, energetic reviews so much. God bless you 🙏 Rest in peace

[@swissneutro2648]

What is happen?

[@michaellilley6725]

@@swissneutro2648 I saw a comment from another biker channel saying Christian had died in a motorcycle accident. I haven't been able to find anything else to get more information. I will try to find out more, I really enjoyed his reviews and feel sad at his life ending so young.

[@michaellilley6725]

@@swissneutro2648 Sadly I can confirm he lost his life in a motorcycle accident a little over one week ago. Comments on his KZbin channel Racing and Adventure confirm his sad loss.

[@swissneutro2648]

@@michaellilley6725 thanks for the info, sad very sad.

[@UNKNOWN-un6nz]

@@michaellilley6725 thanks this may cause few not to buy motorcycle

[@damirstuzic6141]

Dobar motor i komforan prošao 2700 km u lipnju (Zagreb -Nice)

[@otablott7779]

This bike is used by delivery riders in London where it rains 8 months of the year and the roads are covered with metan drain covers and painted lines. Its a workhorse not a sunday riders two wheeler.

[@artboymoy]

Kinda want to trade in my MP3 for this now... I like the larger tires on the front. I really like the MP3 because I can take it on trips and if I'm doing highway speed, I can take wind gusts and bumps without the front end getting bouncy as other scooters.

[@KF1]

how many miles/kms on your mp3? how has it held up?

[@artboymoy]

@@KF1 I currently have 34,555 km on it and it's held up well with the yearly maintenance and occasional new tires, which I just got a new back tire this year. THere is a problem with the front wheel locking senor that fails every now and then and I have to turn off the bike and turn it back on again to get it to work again. Aside from that, it still rides like a dream. Although it probably could use a nice wash.

[@KF1]

@@artboymoy Thanks, that's great!

[@bernardobartolome2056]

I had my XMAX 300 since 2019 up to present still the best scooter for me because we had 4 scooters with different brand they are easy to drive without stress but tricity 300 not yet in our country and hoping to come this year 2022

[@Jimo368]

You guys do a good job no matter what you review

[@RacingandAdventure]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for joining!

[@amitsurve]

Man I loved your Honda Goldwing review from previous channel like 2 years ago,one of the best in my opinion. I subscribed mainly because of you and the other guy who was riding the BMW K1600 GTL. Why did you guys leave?

[@RacingandAdventure]

We could no longer do our job as we wanted at DriveMag Riders and we started our own KZbin channel. You can find both of us here from now on. Welcome

[@Terpentin07]

Really liked the steering of this bike but the standing assist could have been better. i prefer the one from the mp3 or metropolis

[@erikpannemans2865]

This bike is perfect for anyone who has only a "B" license in Europe. It is totaly unfair that if you had your license in 1989 you are only alowed to drive a 125cc if you had your license in 1988 you could drive anything! This is once again political discrimination! A top speed "GPS" of about 130-135 is more than enough, even for motorways! I will trade my XMAX 125 in for this Tricity 300 next year. The only thing i could wish for is that yamaha put a reverse on it just like the Piaggio MP3 500. Great review! Oh and it saves you about 1200€ on a A2 license. So the difference is not that big anymore.

[@Christianthephotographer]

This was a very good review! It would be nice if it came with the T-Max engine!

[@ph5056]

Agreed like kymco's new cv3 scooter with 550 twin engine..it looks good but Yamaha should have made it more compact..it's to big

[@Saleh_SSS]

Nice review 👍I am waiting for Yamaha Tmax 560 review😉

[@seamusmcshean260]

over priced unreliable junk. I had two of them recently. Got rid of them due to reliability problems.😂

[@rockhunter8483]

Great information, great music too, thank you!

[@robert_kotula]

Great review. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@johnthake7401]

I am a ex piaggio mechanic I hope that that have looked into the steering bearings better as the mp3 went through steering bearings like no body business witch could take 8 hours to change

[@dianawong6929]

What's the most common issues with piaggio Mp3 300? I plan to get one

[@johnthake7401]

@@dianawong6929 the main issue with the mp3 being a ex piaggio mechanic is the fork leg steering bearing

[@TheTripleDubya]

Great review as always.

[@RacingandAdventure]

Thanks again!

[@GORGONCULATEUR1]

Excellente vidéo, très complète, intéressante. Merci d'avoir partagé avec nous

[@jwcgroup]

awesome review, thank you. watched you for quite a while now, and here on your own channel its looking professional and getting better. cheers

[@stevepelham9010]

I got the Mp3 500 Sport and by all reviews even the all postive ones about theTricity, mine is the better. As I see in this video the front moves up and down! One can belive that the road is causing it but some reviewers are honest about it, the Tricity front system works in that way, the Mp3 rides dead straight, the front system is far more advanced. In low speed this guy struggels in keeping the Tricity in line, the Tricity seems to be unbalanced! The Piaggio Mp3 is well balanced, there is simply no need in paddling with the feets and it is a dangerous behavior! Anything dangling outside the machine can snap in a matter of seconds! The engine, the Yamaha is severly underpowered, a sitting duck! Some will say that a smaller displacement is more suited for city driving, ehhh...well, driving a bike smothly and safe in the Big City is about zoom and boom! Rush our, you are reading the traffic, there is a opening and you are going for it on a whimpy wheezer, wee...eeeee! What could possibly go wrong? I in my turn are riding my Mp3 500cc just nodding the gas, wroomff I am in goal! The torque, grunt, a quicker and stonger throttle response will force the bike to go in the way I want it to go making it easy for me to manouver in tight places,, I never have to think about it I just drive.

[@nesq4104]

👍

[@KF1]

How has your mp3 held up? I'm thinking of buying an older, low km 250 version

[@stevepelham9010]

@@KF1 After three years "three driving seasons" I am very pleased no problems has accured. Piaggo is known for quality. Youngsters wants them hunting for old ones. I see them riding teen years and more old scooters and despite it those Piaggios are always the nippyest ones leaving the rest of the pack in behind. That is good as after ten years one will find made in Asia in the scrap yards So i will think that you will bee safe.

[@RanGer-498]

The lane splitting was hilarious

[@RacingandAdventure]

Not for me 😄😄

[@AbtinX]

Great video, thank you

[@rokapix]

Mersi de review. Super bine facut si informativ. Tu care ai alege? MP3 sau Tricity?

[@themanamana81]

salut! ...te-ai decis? eu pana ieri vroiam mp3 500 aaseara am dat de tricity... si cred ca o sa il iau pe asta...

[@freesimba5168]

Good review bro.

[@owl77]

In riding a scooter and the main complaint i had is no foot brake. It helps a lot when stop at the slop. Since it for driver it should come with reverse gear.

[@bob72golf2]

Where to buy in USA. RENO NV

[@greetenmax]

Very well and honest done!!

[@raywhelan8599]

hi excellent review could you possibly do a review or a comparison with the new quadro qv3 as im split between the two. probably because of the lack of small storage on the yamaha...cheers ray

[@PardeepKumar-ly7mo]

Very good vehicle , I like it. Pardeep from India.

[@goranbrusliy9458]

It's very nice, I wish I had one, thank you very much

[@MendelB]

Excellent review! Very comprehensive.

[@tonymarkey6525]

Great review. I never thought about the pot hole avoidance - really good point. Excellent really enjoyed it.

[@blume0012]

I love this bike too !!!!! :-) - Thanks for your Review-Video !!!!

[@kirubakamalraj4743]

Wow wonderful review.

[@TRILOK135781]

you explain very well thanks.

[@sdarbha4270]

Thanks, great review. I called Yamaha Canada and unfortunately they yanked the TriCity (as well as Niken) out of the Canadian market due to poor sales. It may be the same for the USA, I'm not sure. The Piaggio MP3 is still available in Canada/USA - But it's not a big seller, by any stretch of the imagination. North America is heavily entrenched in car culture, and the minority who use motorbikes seem to fall into 2 categories - (1) Students commutting in sport bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja, (2) "Lifestyle bikers" in heavy touring machines like Harleys or Honda Goldwing. I know, I know, people will say "What about the CanAm" - Those machines seem far from regular 'bikes', as far as I'm concerned - They're almost like ATVs to me, to cruise the Rocky Mountains - I haven't seen many of them in Ontario, and I've been driving here for 35+ years. For now, there's very little traction for MP3/TriCity style 3-wheelers in Canada, which is a pity. Highways & roads in Toronto are jammed a good part of the day, and most cars have a SINGLE occupant - I'm guessing 3wheelers would make a strong case for many car drivers who think regular motorbikes are unsafe. The Canadian winter has something to do with it, of course, but places like the UK and Sweden have far higher acceptance of bikes despite similar cold and snow. Winter brings its own adjustments (such as snow tires for a car), so a family could manage with a single car for 3 months of winter - But the remaining 9months are quite fine for 3wheelers, I think - You don't need a car per family member (as people tend to think in this nook of the world) with the option of 3wheelers, I'm saying.

[@avsek01]

It is available in india,if no how we buy this vehicle in india r how to import this vehicle

[@pepitosinodlay8321]

i like this scooter.

[@Miharbings]

Thank you for this video! I'm doubting now. I want to get from point a to b as easily as possible. With the ability of parking anywhere. That's why I was thinking of getting a threewheeler. Is it better to get my motorcycle license and get a motorcycle? What do you recommend? I'm not an enthusiast of cars or motors. As I said, from point A to B ad easily and safely/comfortably as possible.

[@sdarbha4270]

Motorbikes or 3-wheelers will get you point A to B, and let you park anywhere. They're mostly equal in those respects. Regardless of which one you buy, motorcycle training/license process is highly highly advisable (I think this video made that clear as well). Some people think a 3wheeler will balance automatically - No - The rider still needs to balance the 3wheeler! But 3wheelers greatly reduce the risk of losing balance or traction, that's all. Mostly comes down to personal preference - and cost (higher for 3wheelers on average). If you're not a habitual motorbike rider, then the added safety of 3wheelers makes them very compelling, I think. Some motorbike riders prefer 3wheelers when they approach retirement age. Best idea is to shortlist 1-2 motorbikes and a couple of 3wheelers, then go sit in them. There's no substitute for first-hand feel.

[@140rware]

I have a big bike and have had bikes for 45 years. I do not use the bike for pleasure anymore. I will look at this trike when it’s time to change 80 miles per gallon, my bike is 55, luggage space so never carry your coat and helmet. Knee/ lap curtains available. The braking system, fantastic. This is a hands down winner considering the question you asked. I rarely go over 80 mph and and mostly travel at 60 mph. Good luck when you do get a trike

[@sunaidsainulabeedn6233]

My favourite bike

[@Rezoan]

3:40 It feels like a bike. But, at the same time, it feels safe. LOL

[@dragosalexandrescu140]

Fainā prezentarea! did you tried how is handling on u-turns? is it different from 2 wheels or about the same radius?

[@RacingandAdventure]

Multumesc. Same radius. Just fine

[@killingfields1424]

It only needs to have retractable roof like the AD3

[@mihaperus2857]

Great video. Do you maybe know the lenght and width of the storage room under the seat? :D

[@kathifidalgo0]

Unfortunately I have use piaggio beacause Yamaha doesnt sell this in the USA but piaggio isnt bad neither

[@PatsDMammon]

Did he answer if is it better than Piaggio mp3?

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I have seen these sort of things around wondered what they are. Are they a motorcycle, scooter or car.

[@obaidsaeed]

Can we ride 125 version in bus lane or not ( have seen some with L plates which puts me in doubt.)

[@bunyaminsenturk4521]

very good video.

[@user-vj3bq4qq9h]

தூணிலும் இருப்பான் துரும்பிலும் இருப்பான் தமிழன்...❤

[@daniel-eg2oq]

Great review!

[@louayafadar]

thank you for this video , can you make video honda XADV, thank you

[@user-cx5bf4hd8r]

Hi, would you take the Yamaha tricity or the piaggio mp3 300 hpe? Let's say they priced the same

[@milabaigar]

Needs a t Max engine !!

[@bilalkazi3442]

I like it this bike I like this bike in India when launch this bike in Maharashtra

[@bilalkazi3442]

In india when launch

[@PardeepKumar-ly7mo]

You are also a good person.

[@raigelfrey7925]

I would prefer this one than 2 wheels 😁😁😂

[@ssparko7776]

I like to watch scooter crash videos from asia. I know, kind of odd. But I can't get over how almost all the crashed riders survive and just get up and walk away. No one ever talks about the inherent safety factor of having an escape route so to speak from the road. If you drop your bike and your leg gets caught between the road and your bike, you will not be getting up. If the scooter is there and your legs arent getting crushed between the road and your scooter, you will be much better off. There is that extra safety factor on your scooter that is not there on your motorcycle. I've been riding for 30 years and feel Much safer on a system with 2 wheels up front and a space between my legs to bail out. Never dropped a bike but this system is much safer. I wish we had the same availability of 3 wheelers here in the US as elsewhere. I wanted the tricity but will look for a good mp3 500.

[@shajiptpm3399]

When it will come in India,....

[@rudyg100]

When is it coming to US?

[@pave_waywiz8869]

Isn't it time they put reverse Gears in this type of machines or its too early .

[@maikbanner7552]

It should be available with a Roof option like the adiva ad200.

[@RanGer-498]

So in Europe a trike is not considered a motorcycle so you need a car driver's license?

[@RacingandAdventure]

Just this one. And the Piaggio MP3. It has a distance of more than 460 mm on the front and a brake pedal - these are the rules

[@RanGer-498]

@@RacingandAdventure thanks (knowledge is power)

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not in ALL European countries!

[@tonyadunson6983]

Is it available in the United States?

[@ekimandersom4478]

How the hell would we know that ?

[@samirahman8395]

I have never ridden a two wheeler. Would it be easy to ride a tricity?

[@RacingandAdventure]

Super easy! You must give it a try!

[@dynomatik]

Like a 125?!?! I tried it and that's not true, it pushes much more... even in the video he says that he can go cruising at 130 km/h, wonder what 125 can do that.

[@ancienttractorbuoy]

Think he was talking about the 0-80k not top speed

[@stevepelham9010]

No he can not! The Tricity will cruise in 90kmh. 100kmh is the real top speed, geting over 100kmh that is a hole in the bucket! Well some lucky day in downhill with the wind pushing in the back it might reach 130kmh. A pure urban commuter.

[@dynomatik]

@@stevepelham9010 it's not a 125 man, did you ride it? I've taken 140 with it.

[@stevepelham9010]

@@dynomatik Comon man be serious and quit your moped fanboy act! It is well prowen that the Tricity 300 is severly underpowered. Piaggio, Peugeot, Kymco, Chinese clones, they all beats it.

[@dynomatik]

@@stevepelham9010 Chinese clones (?) better than it, top speed of 100... everything you say has no sense man. Don't know why you hate it so much, anyway, at least try it before saying more foolish things. BYE 👋🏻

[@p.r.abhijith5339]

One question why.....? Does it have any purpose man?

[@RacingandAdventure]

If you're a car driver and you're lazy getting you license, and you need a commuter, yes.

[@dickcristobal4922]

do you need to countersteer when turning?

[@Iflyanythin]

Unless you have both how can you make a comparison

[@normanedwards4023]

Can a person 6'3 in height fit comfortable on this bike?

[@veritasvalere88]

When Are they gonna make them electric and with a cabin??????

[@yt.review379]

The front wheels are my concern. They dont look sturdy. Can separate with a bump. Needs more stabilizing and strength. Seen one twist the front tires with a minor accident.

[@robertcurtis1112]

I do not see this on the Yamaha website.

[@pepitosinodlay8321]

i wonder if this is good for rough roads like in the Philippines

[@bjuganda7758]

Honestly, it's built for smooth roads like highway trips or adventures on the road.

[@gilbertoterrazathomas9375]

¿Cómo se puede comprar esta moto en Colombia? y ¿Cuanto valdría?

[@gyurxi551]

In Hungary you definitely not allowed to drive this with only car license. ;)

[@parasrammore7576]

Will there be lunch in India till when?

[@dimitrioschatzidimitriou7546]

Can you do long drives with it? Like long trips? Visit other countries? Will it make it? Will it be tiring?

[@RacingandAdventure]

You can. You can do that with anything. But I wouldn't do that. This is meant for commuting - no more than 50 km a day. If you want a trike, maybe the mp3 500 would be a better solution

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not all countries allow these with car license. But other than that i would drive this easily on long travels. I have a Quadro qv3 and i can comfortably do 4-500 km with short breaks .

[@bjarnejensen2022]

@@ekimandersom4478 I am very interested in buying a Qv3 at the moment. Are you happy with yours? Any issuies I should be aware of?

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@bjarnejensen2022 I am very happy, the tank could be bigger, but other than that i had no issues at all.

[@bjarnejensen2022]

@@ekimandersom4478 Thanks...actually I am reading this at the dealer, waiting for my first test-drive 😊 Very excited 😍

[@ramuyadavu98487]

Sir how much cost of indian rupees. I want this whehicle

[@cosminghiserel2005]

R.I.P

[@unboxingreviewvlog7009]

I like this....

[@jatanartpainting7892]

This is India available

[@Tony211289]

Is the "ride on a car licence" a pan European law?

[@fahadalzahrani9989]

TRACER 9 PLEASE.........

[@RacingandAdventure]

Soon

[@Jilanixoxo]

How can i get it in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@khanwaseem3855]

What is prices

[@chandanhindustani3712]

Dear sir I m a physical disable boy so can I ride it . please tell me.

[@stevepelham9010]

You have to ask your self, can you handle a bike? It is a bike, it acts like a bike, it is heavy and not that easy to drive as it seems,, two wheels in front will not stop the weight from coming at you.

[@nimfaramos2110]

How much?

[@mamacutie939]

I want that badly 🥰🥰,but i have no money 😂😂😂

[@Alex-mi6fh]

Friendly warning: This is the worst 3-wheeler you can buy, it doesn't work in the way ALL the other sccoters in this category do: The front wheels locking mechanism does NOT lock the suspension, which means that the bike will be leaning to either direction and you will constantly need to keep balancing your body to hold it upright. It has other issues as well that I will not get into here.

[@jeanross9163]

The bike must be straight when locking or it will be hard to keep upright,I an19 stone and sometimes struggle to keep it upright,u get used to it but it will take you many months

[@Dip3268]

Pls come to India...i need this bike

[@oliversaberdo1875]

how much

[@mackandalm4056]

speed ?

[@bnast6849]

I had a lot of discussion wether my Honda X-ADV is a motorcycle or a scooter but where exactly is the line between the two? I'm from Serbia and over here it takes around 200€ and few weeks(2-3) to get A2 license, providing you already have AM category. With A2 licence you can ride pretty much any maxy scooter and a lot of cool bikes so is it worth it? Not so shure.

[@ekimandersom4478]

In other countries a license cost 2000€ and a few months.

[@bnast6849]

@@ekimandersom4478 I payed 300 € for A cat. because I already had B and AM so I need less practical and theory lessons, if I only had B cat. it would cost 600€. Plus, take into consideration average salary of around 500€. I suppose salaries are a bit higher in "other" countries...

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@bnast6849 Sure, but 2000€ is still 33% of the price of a Yamaha 300 even in our country. And here we have to do theory and lessons regardless if you have a B license and AM.

[@apolitis1]

If you had to choose between this vs the mp3 500?

[@RacingandAdventure]

This one. The mp3 500 is just too big.

[@angeleyeschina1]

​@@RacingandAdventure interesting. I'm considering mp3 350, which is the same size as the 500... The height of the Yamaha is a problem for me because I'm short. But you're saying that actually, the mp3 is larger?

[@chemschems4026]

mp3 with no hesitation

[@victormarian7889]

The mp3 from Piaggio with the 330 cm, has more power, less weight and you save some on consumption. Dar cu taranii din Romanika e mai buna Yamaha, ca e mai grea, mai mare !

[@ekimandersom4478]

Quadro QV3

[@debrahampton6971]

Will these or are these available in USA?

[@RacingandAdventure]

Not sure about it. We re based in Europe.

[@asahelkish5809]

I’ll buy anything Borat sells me.

[@patdawkins6785]

Needs to be a 650cc needs large saddlebags for shopping.