2023 Yamaha Niken GT | First Ride Review

2023 Yamaha Niken GT | 3 Wheels In Wales!
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[@paulclarkson1778]

I bought a 2021 pre-reg Niken about 11 months ago. Zero miles on the clock. Paid £8k. Wow. What a machine. Super comfortable; quick and corners like it is on rails. My 60 year old pillion, she loves being on the back. I'm 62. by the way.

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's an absolute bargain!

[@gobindabehera4147]

Where are you from please say

[@paulclarkson1778]

@@gobindabehera4147 South coast of England (Stubbington). Got the Niken from Wigan Yamaha : o )

[@John-cz2pe]

I'd have no problem owning one. Riding bikes is a bit rebellious,so i don't give a toss what anybody else thinks and with todays shite roads, knowing I've got thise two puppies out infront, what a hoot. The two downsides for me is the price and the tank range, I hate fuel stations, so a bike that can't do at least 200+ miles, no ta

[@1990-t1j]

Stunning scenery. I have never ridden in Wales. I bet the Niken is great to ride. Shame it doesn't stand up on its own. I don't look down on Nikens as one of my machines is a Can-Am F3-S, although I have four conventional motorcycles. It's a shame more British motorcyclists are not more open-minded. I think it's cool, too. I didn't know Mossy had crashed one. Good video, Dan. Nick J

[@Clampett01]

I enjoyed your review Dan. It’s the limo ride quality that I love combined with the cheeky confidence inspiring handling in sketchy conditions. Haters out there will never be convinced, it’s their loss. It does look like a kids toy but, it puts a smile on my face on every ride.

[@gabymotsoloc9295]

You keep saying "we". Afraid of being alone? What's wrong with saying "I'm on", "Bike has", "It's got", "It's equipped with"? WHITE VAN - stop, you're not Missenden KID and it's actually a good thing. Finally - bike is A M A Z I N G so thumb up. It's designed for mouldy and muddy countries like Blighty and in theory it should be lots of them here but in practice it's convertible cars instead.

[@fredmaldonado9204]

All I can say is WoW. This video was so beautiful. I love that scenic route through the mountains. That bike look good too.

[@rustworks2588]

Comfier than a GS, that is a statement no doubt. Definately a GT. Amazing vid and the views... OMG!!! Trully stunning scenery ❤

[@RobBradshaw]

I bought a 2019 with 4000km back in February. I love it for highway driving. I live in rural Australia and therefore spend a quite a bit of time on highway. On Oz they are $28,000 new. It is a great bike but not $28,000 of great. On the other hand, I got mine for $16,000. It was the best sub-$20k sport tourer I test rode. BTW, everyone does stare. So, so many people drive by pointing at it. I've only ever seen one other one in the wild.

[@fransdezoete9542]

I have the 2021version and have 32000km on it . I still love it . The only time i buy another one will be as it has more cc. But for the moment im very happy with it

[@Retirement_Life]

I’d give it a go, even if it does look like a baby transformer! 😜

[@doogystyle101]

My 2019 model has a silver Decepticon badge on the radiator at the front. Looks super menacing from the front from that alone. Only exterior mod i have, its super clean!!

[@MrSTAdventures]

Have to say I’m very interested in one of these. I’ve had RT’s, FJR’s and GS’s. I quite like the look of it. Nice review 👍🏻

[@msd85TvT]

I feel this model still needs a few visual improvements. It’s status as a sports tourer was spot on though ani think, this needs to be bumped up to a 999cc at least.

[@Banditmanuk]

I've ridden the old Niken, perfectly good motorcycle. Great cornering grip and front braking. I just don't understand why you would buy one over a Tracer 900. You would definitely need to be able to take the sniggers and p1ss takes from the "you've bought a trike" brigade. Definitely some used or nearly new bargains out there.

[@1990-t1j]

Sniggers which only the Brits make. Plus maybe Australasians and Americans. See my post above. Nick J

[@Banditmanuk]

@user-sw2lv3zp6o Yep it's a shame. It's a motorcycle that needs to be ridden to be appreciated. I took out one of the first press bikes to arrive in the UK on the Niken tour. Rode it through Matlock Bath and it certainly created a crowd wherever we stopped.

[@andrearebizzo3754]

I just don’t get the other way around. Double contact patch and you’re golden 🤷‍♂️. I’m much faster on wet tarmac then with mi Cbr 954 RR… of course it’s me ☺️. I’m no Rossi …

[@techtinkerin]

Can this be ridden on a car licence? Pretty odd looking but interesting none the less! 😎👍 just answered my own q, no it cant classed as motorcycle.

[@kingamani]

No. You need a full A Licence

[@techtinkerin]

Yep full A, tbh at 16 grand there's absolutely zero chance of me either affording this abomination or being unusual enough to be seen on it. Get a big susuki, yami, honda, Kawasaki like a normal person 😂

[@lauriebloggs8391]

It looks fantastic, would love to try one 🙂

[@sorenmelchior]

You know if I had the space, this would be on my list as well. But I need to build a garage first

[@pedropeladoni5477]

Very nice best v.

[@stephenperry9425]

I have to say that I wasn't keen on it at first but it's grown on me quite a lot, but unfortunately I can't afford one or any bike for that matter.

[@joseluischumillamatran]

Das mal ejemplo cuando haces un vídeo con exceso de velocidad y de hecho no dejas que se vea el cuentakilómetros. Mala enseñanza para todos los que vais. Os tendrían que multar.

[@NimaShariatzadeh]

See them in a lot of televised professional cycling competitions in Europe.

[@Dan-56]

Not the first time Yamaha has tried something different, in 1993 they brought out the GTS 1000 with its hub center steering and the “Omega Chassis Concept”. 😉

[@1990-t1j]

That was a great bike. Nick J

[@1ridgy]

It’s just to weird looking for me Dan

[@bytesandbikes]

Gonna turn more heads than many other bikes... not sure if for the right reasons 😂

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

I love the whole “white van” thing in the uk. Don’t understand it, don’t need to. Just love it. 👍🤪🇨🇦

[@mauricesmith5871]

I like this but probably a bit heavy for me at 66

[@hawkslayers1]

I love your content you’ve become in my top 3 motorcycle channels to watch keep it up 👍🏼

[@colinradford7546]

Tracer 9 GT which I have? Kept that quiet or have I missed something? And where's the review on my bike to?

[@Englishbikerdan]

😀

[@lukehorning3404]

Might be a dumb question but why the two wheels up front I’m just wondering the point

[@Englishbikerdan]

More grip, and to be different I guess.

[@williamcb78]

Got to agree ! Looks a sight but hey each to their own 🤷‍♂️

[@valery1639]

Very beautiful nature ! 👍

[@danielruiz9344]

Sam Porter Bridges would be amazed

[@coboisarapatanas]

Does it oversteer? I also think it looks cool…but not as cool as a MTS 😅

[@Englishbikerdan]

It feels more like it understeers tbh.

[@RayThackeray]

Why does it need a side stand?

[@bobharris5759]

Good review BikerDan - thank you. I tried one at my local dealer and was blown away. Fantastic grip, comfort and gives so much confidence! Just bought a 2020 GT for less than £6K so my only comment would be is a TFT, manually adjustable screen, revised engine and rear suspension worth the extra money? I am not so sure. But agree entirely that people should go and try one before commenting!

[@_Azur]

I like this bike its quirky

[@NunyaBusiness...]

I've always been intrigues by the Niken. It just looks so different and wonky. Almost the way people will say something is so ugly it's cute. I wouldn't turn down getting to ride one, but I don't think I'd ever be interested in buying it. Love that Yamaha is willing to put out something so different, though.

[@nigelstephens5398]

Thank you for sharing this cracking video I would love to travel to wales amazing roads something to aim for in 2024

[@alandickson7991]

About the same money as the Tracer 9GT plus, so which would Biker Dan buy for touring?

[@Mr450pro]

Yes, it doesn’t look like other motorcycles but I can’t hate on it before I have tried it. I bet it rides really good

[@somatyk]

From the factory? Yeah, why not. Out of warranty period? Cagiva Mito Evolution anyone?

[@zidisrider]

I love this bike. I considered getting it. I didn't because of london traffic but if I was living anywhere else I would

[@FourIntoOne]

Props to Yamaha (and Piaggio for their earlier scoot) , i'm glad it's here, but its not for me.

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

It only looks weird when you're off the bike. From the onboard footage, it just looks normal

[@seanachie69]

Drop 50kg and I’m sold! Love the concept.

[@VulcanAussie]

I’m interested in the tyre wear, does it have an overly front end weight/wear bias/

[@rodneybutler7939]

Thanks, great video again, always really enjoy !!!

[@davidc9213]

Great review, looks like it handles really well. Thanks for reviewing it.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks David.

[@rabbit8601]

Consumption /100km

[@cookiebob_]

Ooh lovely pickup

[@gamgaraii9707]

Chain is killing Yamah! The rest is OK!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not sure I understand. Considering 99% of all Yamaha motorcycles are chain driven.

[@dogmadogma5398]

Great stuff!

[@mariadelamerced]

ヤマハナイケン

[@achtungpanzer5802]

The front of the bike is so ugly. Other than that, it looks okay. Bet you would get through those front tyres quickly!

[@F3udF1st]

It's an abomination.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Wasn't he a snowman?

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

It only looks weird when you're off the bike. From the onboard footage, it just looks normal.

[@techtinkerin]

Agreed😂

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Ugly, if you want 3 wheels you might as well have a reliant robin 🤷🏻‍♂️