Why the Yamaha Niken Makes Sense - Motorcycle Review

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. Or is it? Yamaha’s Niken tries to blend motorcycling fun with three-wheeled stability, all while looking like a show bike for a whey powder brand. We try to make sense of this newfangled third dimension of motorcycling. [Details below]
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[@JunkyardDigs]

That intro alone deserves a million views🤣🤣

[@ninjadance]

at least a dozen views by me alone ; )

[@Jmort93]

1.5 million as a matter of fact

[@xenajin6827]

I hit like whenever I see his intro.

[@Mrs-manwhore]

Good news

[@Nak0ut]

Dead 🤣🤣

[@dyl6032]

Fortnine really *is* Top Gear in its prime, but for motorcycles.

[@OnlyKaerius]

But very different.

[@TommyNitro]

Agreed.

[@jackdaniels6536]

Yeah but without lame jokes

[@DaniSiede]

Put together Ryan, Zack and Ari from old Motorcycle Magazine and we have ourselves a show to challenge TopGear.

[@Oh4Chrissake]

If you mean pre-1988, then I agree.

[@pozablo]

I Love My Niken! As an older rider who hasn't been on a bike in 30 years, I feel extremely confident on the twisties with all that traction up front. Have found myself leaning it over way more than I would have thought I ever would, just because it feels so smooth and natural.

[@spartanx169x]

In the video, it looks incredibly stable in turns like even if you were to hit a concrete seam that you didn't anticipate you could breeze right through it.

[@maclef70]

Just brushing 30 and had my Niken for 2 years. Love the thing and share the same sentiments as yourself. I live in Scotland, where the roads are a bikers dream, however the conditions often aren't. The Niken allows me to attack the road like it should be, without worrying if i'll be right side up on the other side of the apex.

[@brbonesporco2050]

@@spartanx169x i have way more fun on a two wheel motorcycle but this thing is way easier to go faster, with improved engeneering we could get to another level of fast

[@aluisious]

@@spartanx169x "I like that this bike imposes low limits and allows me to hit them without having any skill or practicing."

[@OneEyedJacker]

Not a chance.

[@Thephotonguy]

How is this Canadian kid making better short films than most small studios and prime time tv wtf

[@karanvora2674]

It's called dedication

[@hammerr]

Backed by studio staff and Canada's leading motorcycle gear store

[@lixloon]

@@hammerr Staff: one behind the camera and one in front of the camera.

[@thedude4065]

@@hammerr .... it's just two guys, Ryan & Aneesh, putting out the F9 video's. They have no other "support staff" behind them.

[@hammerr]

@@thedude4065 I coulda sworn there was 4-5 guys

[@andrewbyford]

Have absolutely no interest in 3 wheeled motorcycles, still sat and watched the full video. Damn you Ryan.

[@zukato2785]

same

[@johnoleary9317]

Ditto. The production crew in Fortnine deserves an oscar

[@lightninsadventures2692]

@@johnoleary9317 you mean all two of them?(that's including Ryan)

[@joandodds7626]

Just tripped up on this today I have enjoyed now the 6 th video today! Thanks

[@MarylandResident]

i dont give a shit about motorcycles in general but I still love these videos.

[@neverpick]

This guy is literally the only reason I’m still into motorcycles after selling mine

[@TayT300]

Do yourself a favour and get a bike again

[@alexspartan3842]

i have done the same thing...a really stupid thing.i have selled my car just a week ago and tomorrow after 4 years i'm going to ride again.if you are a rider you just can't ignore that part of you...there is no come back :)

[@Phon3y]

Dude I don't even have a bike

[@umaryes4473]

@@Phon3y in a few years mate, both of us will be part of the club

[@kyleterry5190]

Dude why'd you leave the roofless speed casket club?

[@aristosvasiliou7821]

the person responsible for post production is amazing at his work!

[@TravelsWithATwist]

His or her

[@sdgibo]

@@hughdooley3249 Dont assume their gender!!! Thats illegal in Canada

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

@@TravelsWithATwist Don't you start this shit here! Motorcyclists are better than this PC bullshit.

[@hellomoto4240]

His name is Aneesh Shivanekar. They hide his name in the description. Why!? Give people proper credit @fortnine he’s arguably as important as you, maybe more as in this video

[@oblique6307]

Hugh Dooley Nah mate. Wrong. You’re talking abot older Quebec guy. Noticed that huge spike in quality after moving to the west coast? That’s their new one man army The same Indian guy from the KLR video and Zero video

[@TheLateBoyScout]

These videos are so good, they put literally all of KZbin to shame.

[@johnbranton2631]

Love your vids too

[@Juuul89]

You're right, their reviews are like mini movies, absolutely amazing!

[@abhishekv9426]

Love your videos too

[@xKuukkelix]

Why do they have always so many dislikes

[@malikhaarjun4037]

@Maciej Jan Długosz i mean do you expect it to be free? They are paid by views and their store.

[@afonsofreitas3595]

2024 update: It flopped

[@suasanakota6219]

Probably because all the bikers don't want to be called trikers.

[@afonsofreitas3595]

@@suasanakota6219 I know i don't 😅

[@suasanakota6219]

@@afonsofreitas3595 iKR!! 🤣🤣

[@julianpbt7942]

Man, the quality of the video making, love it!

[@stugg]

I had first-read this comment to say "Man making quality love to it, video."

[@jcoats5529]

Hollywood North. The best

[@csbnikhil]

@@amirk6155 Thanks, I wanted to know him.

[@GETUPANDGO]

So so good

[@markpfeifer1402]

I rode for 20+ years, then came down with MS. It really messed with my balance... no more motorcycles. It would be so awesome to get on a bike again....even one with 3 wheels.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

It does more then that... I seen one pulling a motorcycle trailer for camping and local shopping...All without beating the shit out of your spine and kidneys...

[@deldridg]

That's too bad Mark and I'm so sorry to hear that. Here's hoping you find a way to get back on a bike of some variety someday soon eh? Cheers from Sydney, Australia - Dave

[@A.J.1656]

There's no such thing as a bike with 3 wheels. It's called a tricycle when there are three wheels. I hope you get a chance to try it out. I'm glad things like this exist that can get people back riding.

[@deldridg]

@@A.J.1656 Yes, it's a wonderful thing. I used to ride with a bloke here in Australia on a 3 wheeler Harley. He had some kind of condition that made it difficult to ride a bike but we had to work hard to keep up with him! He was fearless with the wind in his hair. It was great to see him fly - in every sense of the word. :-)

[@PowerSkunk92]

Look into a Can-Am Ryker. I took the sponsored rider education course a couple of months ago and the provided Rykers felt very solid and stable. My dad has knee issues, and while he wasn't impressed with the Ryker's performance (No way its 900 is gonna compare to his big 1300 Yamaha), he did say that it was comfortable and a relief to not have to put his foot down at a stop.

[@StealthyDead]

I don't even ride motorcycles, but I watch this channel because the videos are so well-made, entertaining, and informative. I've been on a binge, and I'm loving it.

[@turanbedirhanhavuc1256]

*Yet*

[@PointlessMiracle]

Dude this is NOT a motorcycle review.. It’s a short movie

[@orhomeguy]

maybe not as you expect, but wow. fun, entertaining, revealing. on with the binge watching...

[@tbillyjoeroth]

TOTALLY agree. I think he's so full of himself and thinks all he has to do is make cute remarks and show great scenery and the rest will take care of itself. It WON'T! This is a lame video. Get back to doing serious reviews or else start making movies, because you're starting to lose your target audience.

[@attom353]

@@tbillyjoeroth lmao to quote Tom Segura "some people suck" referring to you on that one. This dude is losing his target audience? Lmao, Look at the comments you're like the only salty person here..

[@TJCCBR47]

Man, I watched the thing and still know nothing about the bike outside of the 45º lock.... O.O great shots dont make a great review....

[@paceyombex]

Yes, this is BEYOND a motorcycle review

[@Danof]

25 seconds in and Ryan already killed himself, its gonna be a good one boys

[@Durchii]

6:20 in and he's taking an undead piss on the saddlebags. Everything I wanted from a bike review and more, laddies.

[@LatinDanceVideos]

Gotta say, the scripting on this channel is above average for KZbin.

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

@@LatinDanceVideos it's bordering on genius. Ryan is the Chris Harris of motorcycle reviewing, but better. I can't believe I am saying that, but it is becoming and accepted truth for me. The folks that do these videos love bikes AND making videos.

[@ahyeaman]

What an outro!!

[@LatinDanceVideos]

@@Bob-Maplethorpe I fully expect to see this grow into a Netflix show or be picked up by one of the mainstream TV shows. For all the noise of some KZbinrs being demonetised, this area of informative, entertaining technical knowledge is a good thing for KZbin to foster. Having edited a few thousand videos for my channel with straight cuts, the volume of editing to create the flow should not be undervalued. That's a good production team.

[@DerpEye]

i've test ridden this bike yesterday. It's phenomenal. The front end makes you forget you're riding a bike. It has the grip of a car basically. Considering it's a touring bike, it's pretty much flickable and fun to ride, and the engine is plenty enough. It's not supposed to be a bike for old people. It's a regular bike, but with a shitload of front grip.

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

Do you get how stupid you sound? "Makes you forget your riding a motorcycle" like it's some sort of torture devise! People ride motorcycles because they LOVE to RIDE! Stupid!😒

[@Skorpychan]

The grip of which car, though? My Ford Focus has woeful front-end grip sometimes...

[@fenrir7969]

@@Skorpychan Your Focus is FWD, that means your front tyres are doing all 3 jobs; power, braking and steering. If you only ask the front wheels to do one job at a time you'll find the front end has plenty of grip. I know, because I also drive a Focus (and drive it hard, regularly).

[@Skorpychan]

@@fenrir7969 That's my point. The front-end grip of WHICH car? One that's fairly planted, or one that struggles to apply power or turn without electronic assistance if the road is a little bit damp?

[@jjakes5589]

These are so amazing your trying to figure out why everybody isn't going for one right?

[@Nherdvous]

I would NEVER spend money on this, but Ill watch to see what Ryan thinks.

[@zfixation9817]

Honestly, I like the idea, my area has been chip sealing roads like crazy, and there's a lot of loose pea gravel/aggregate left on the roads that can easily catch you out at 45 mph. But I won't spend 20K on the Niken, at that point I may as well go to Can Am and get the Spyder RT for another 5K+/-.

[@comfysofa1549]

Yep - great review - completely pointless shit, bike but Ryan does a great job with the review....its like a motorbike...for chickens...

[@dogman8339]

Z fixation so you’re getting out of bike riding?

[@GrzegorzDurda]

More deadly then a normal bike. The Irony.

[@handyhippie6548]

my thoughts exactly.

[@happilyham6769]

The production quality of this video is top notch.

[@phill6159]

This is why I don't bother with TV or Movies, wonderful Edutainment F9, thank you for your talent and effort.

[@TommyNitro]

“The triple is ripped from elsewhere, much like an amy schumer joke....”😂😂😂😂

[@magicoddeffect]

@J C Nah, even feminists don't like Amy Schumer. - a feminist who thinks Amy Schumer is a trash person

[@shimeih2287]

I felt that one😂😂😂😂

[@fakename287]

OMG bruh said A M Y S C H U M E R !!!!! 😂😂😂😭🤣👌👌👌😏🅱️😎😎😎🔥🤪🤪😤👀👀👉👉👉😜👍😅👏👏👏💀💀💀

[@thetessellater9163]

TommyNitro - All is fair in war and comedy, eh ?

[@thetessellater9163]

@Chuck Finley - Can I assume you don't like her, Chuck ?

[@Domitianvs]

"It weighs as much as a Hayabusa to pick up" *Yammie Noob has entered the chat*

[@davem5333]

Pick up? Why? How does it fall over? If it does fall apart over, you are going to need being picked up and carted off to an emergency room.

[@stevencrowther8091]

@@davem5333 I think he was referring to dropping not crashing it.

[@Skymaxy]

Pussies, my Cruiser is 365Kg, this bike is light.

[@LeglessWonder]

@@Skymaxy aren't you a special snowflake. What else do you turn into a competition just so you can insult people on the internet?

[@johncuervo3019]

@@Skymaxy can your feet touch the ground?

[@dxlbabyfresh]

I own a Niken GT. I’ve put 20K miles on it. This review, as insightful as it wishes to be, misses the mark for the most part. It’s a brilliant sport tourer and extremely fun to ride. Folks usually hate this bike or haven’t actually ridden one. After a few thousand miles in the saddle I realized the unique experience was worth it.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Is it a better sport tourer than other sport tourers?

[@mikef.1000]

Nicely said, thank you.

[@theflymo]

What I love about the Niken is that Yamaha do odd things that make some sort of sense, but that they know will fail, but they go ahead and do them anyway. Excellent.

[@lennartsix6102]

ye they used to do that more back in the day. go check out the yamaha bw (big wheel) 80/200/350

[@codymillien7903]

they make odd things for the sake of advancing technology. they have their hands in other companies R&D projects, they've done plenty of things in the past that changed the game and they know they can do it plenty more times. their profits from everything else more than offsets their losses from their experiments.

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

Niche market leaves room for art

[@vicjr.1813]

@@codymillien7903 yes and now more than ever they can experiment with more confidential technology, the power of being a household name and an insane amount of budget that's also being prioritized, I mean they sell all kinds of crap from musical instruments, engines, motorcycles, parts and mechanicals, etc.

[@kunalchabria1989]

He's so good, I'd watch him review a candy wrapper found in the mud. :)

[@justice7788]

It would be amazing somehow

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

I want that video

[@thetessellater9163]

Kunal - He would go into the different types of mud, too.

[@tizmon]

i’m always impressed with your logical analysis and foresight. this episode is no exception. i test rode niken and felt the same. it really could be a killer in a few years if yamaha wants to. this front wheel stability can truly be a game changing means for those who want to go faster rather than safer.

[@maclef70]

I went for the Niken precisely for this reason. I can not think of a better bike for use in all conditions where one actually wants to enjoy the ride and make progress. As Ryan F9 puts it, the limits are much closer in the real world and attacking a corner is one of the greatest pleasures of riding. I use the bike for pleasure as much as utility and the Niken smashes it.

[@alexkram]

Great review Ryan as usual but the cinematography on this video is incredible. How is this videographer not in Hollywood making blockbusters?

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

because film with script and dailogs need different take . and getting into Hollywood must be difficult . he is doing great here.

[@freedomspatriot1585]

He’s too good for commiewood...

[@dfilteau]

@Austin T. Thankfully.

[@joandodds7626]

You should get the money the CBC got from the Crime Minister ! You do/did a much better job! Thanks

[@qdllc]

Shhhh....he’ll ask for more money. ;)

[@killajr51]

The intro made me laugh so hard almost spit out my coffee.. “WhAt aM i”

[@co8544]

Likewise....but with whiskey!

[@TsegyalBhutia]

Damm it was funny

[@mrflippant]

@@co8544 I don't drink, but I'm w-- *COUGH*coughhhh* I'm with you guys.

[@swederetard]

😂

[@sulemanwarraich9387]

looney

[@joekirklin]

I don’t even own a motorcycle. This is the best content on YT.

[@SomeTechGuy666]

"Much like an Amy Schumer joke... " LOL.

[@blammela]

This was hilarious

[@jeffforbess6802]

Flat on retelling, or just flat?

[@betterdenu999]

@@jeffforbess6802 flat on retelling because all she does is retell others comics jokes

[@Dragcnborn]

You have a poetic commentary, phenomenal cinematics, and are hilarious. Every video has some art to it... You have 1 in 1000000 content, cant wait to see where you go from here.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

4:20…. My question exactly. I do applaud Yamaha’s experiments and looking at new solutions though.

[@dyl6032]

Niken, don't do it, you have so much to live for!

[@akifhossain5122]

I really can't understand why you guys don't have views in the millions...like seriously, this is holywood grade filming and story telling...

[@isthatahemi1979]

I have one of these, best sport touring machine around for those that desire some level of safety while dragging the pegs around fast roads. Yes, I also own and ride a couple other 2 wheel'd machines, and most other toys that exist. Yes, it's tall and heavy, but it's awesome with a proper set of bags for touring with the wife, and the front end grip....is what makes it safe enough to actually enjoy the roads littered with surprises.

[@HakanKoseoglu]

Deserves an upvote just for the "Sons of Anxiety".

[@sashahladky5866]

Actually his patch made me Google the thing and look for merch. So accurate

[@brauljo]

Where was that?

[@OmegaSpider227]

An upvote? I see you, too come from reddit

[@jakerio8]

1 out of 10 comments finally about the bike, not the fancy editing. This included: i like the looks, surely more comfortable to handle on longer runs, and stability. Thumbs up to Yamaha for pushing it.

[@prasannav]

6:56 looks like wall-e is frantically searching for eva😂😂

[@Surestick88]

The "Sons of Anxiety" patch made me laugh!

[@FortNine]

Sharp eye! ~RF9

[@blakeaxtell8501]

Surestick88 it was a lovely takedown of us BMW types with hi viz, ATGATT, extra lights and white or high viz helmets, not forgetting the SpotX or inReach. A well done one. If I was chasing a bicycle race the Niken would be easier than a BMW RT. BTW, F9 videos clinched my decision to buy a BMW F800GSA last year.

[@superlumbagoman9370]

@@FortNine where can we buy one?

[@jayscraggs1012]

Fr I want one lol

[@andrewsunderman259]

"looks like it has a gun in its mouth *insert clarkson noises*"

[@marcusnz232]

Apparently here in NZ, the transport authority offered them the choice of registering this as a car or a bike. Fortunately Yamaha took the view that allowing car drivers with no bike experience to ride this crazy thing was not a recipe for good headlines!

[@keshified]

I just wanna give you credit for the way you made this video. The editing, writing, and direction is superb--like Top Gear of old. Highly enjoyable on that alone!

[@Henrykgreenleaf]

After playing death stranding this bike makes sense :P

[@Henrykgreenleaf]

alan bane don’t forget the endless walking/driving and trying not to fall and rumple :P

[@regnar_flowlluks]

Finally someone said it

[@Argosh]

Driving the Tricity 300 I certainly learned to appreciate the frontend stability.

[@richardjohnson5441]

Brilliant video,better than television editing,fortnine should have its own show 👍

[@edgeofentropy3492]

I can appreciate Yamaha for making a vehicle that gives us a glimpse into the future where cars can lean all four wheels and corner harder than a motorcycle.

[@thetessellater9163]

I sure hope not !

[@calebnation7797]

A decently setup car can corner harder than a motorcycle already... it’s just physics. My car has 4x 225 width contact patches and uses all of that. Bikes have what? 185 to 195 usually and only use a small portion of that at any point of lean

[@edgeofentropy3492]

What I should have typed is that Yamaha is giving us a glimpse into the future where cars can corner even harder.

[@calebnation7797]

Ferrous Cromagnon I think 4 flat tires will always corner harder than tilting tires of any number

[@alexandrucosmin90]

When a bike can corner harder then a car?:)))) rly man?

[@Max-pi7ri]

This channel no joke has better production quality than some high budget movies This is legit Amazing

[@elcascomenda96]

I died with the "honda sushi" reference

[@MichaelStiede]

From a cinematic perspective this is a masterpiece!

[@SightVLT]

NO WAY he pulled out the Rick Mercer rant haha Love the video

[@Rhyme905]

lol searched "Mercer" to see if anyone caught that

[@ModestoLLB]

Canuk much, eh?

[@JT-si6bl]

Welp, 3 years on, I aint seen diggidy sheeyit of this.

[@GladwinGracias]

Ah yes... That production quality. These videos are why I'm subbed to you. And Ryan of course.

[@naphza1]

You really have nailed the vid vlog genre bro. All vloggers should aspire to this degree of sophistication.

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

So good to see that Tilting Motor Works was covered as a counterpoint in this video. A $15,000 bolt-on that opens riding to many and extends riding for even more.

[@Fred931v2]

It's extremely interesting to me that both Harley Davidson and Yamaha see some form of value for their companies in releasing halo-model prototype-for-the-road machines at about the same point in time.

[@sivvinod3187]

Coincidence? I think not!

[@osamabinladen824]

Which one from Harley?

[@Marquinhos1901]

@@osamabinladen824 tri glide

[@edmundkonkolich8743]

Yea, well, I still would take one of these over a Spyder. 😏

[@SqueakyNeb]

The spyder does things the niken doesn't though. You're comparing apples to meat pies.

[@johnsumser9743]

Or a Honda pacific coast. I’m sure there are a lot of crappy things worse than this.

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

I don't care for Spyder. However, if I was in the market for a 3 wheeler, I would buy a Spyder over the Niken, because Nikes is a terrible trike. Yet, if I m not in the market for a trike, I would buy a Ninja 300 over the Niken, because Niken is not a complete motorcycle. So....

[@Sparrowash97]

Edmund Konkolich is pick a reliant robin over both 🤣

[@chrisberry2859]

I would agree, only because they refused to make the Spyder fucking evil like a sled.

[@danielforrest3871]

I have watched this 4 or 5 times, just for the production value. It is incredibly well written, shot, edited..

[@enviroeng]

10:08 - Wtf is this real? Impressive crocheting skillz

[@robox91]

Yea it's real. For marketing Yamaha but instructions for it on the webs.

[@FortNine]

Hell yes. Videos, patterns, wool recommendations - everything you need to crochet your own Niken. Because... marketing? global.yamaha-motor.com/showroom/handicraft/amigurumi/niken/ ~RF9

[@kendraswiley]

@@FortNine Thank you for posting a link to that! I can finally combine my crochet hobby with my motorcycle hobby!

[@australoitaliano]

Nike: " just do it!" Niken: "no, please don't do it!"

[@PHDPool]

JFC, your grunts and groans express more than entire dissertations

[@motosessions]

I’m 38 seconds in and had to comment. I watched the intro at least 5 times because it’s hilarious. The les miserables music put me over the edge! A+++++++++

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

I never thought I would see a Rick Mercer reference in a motorcycling video, not even from Fortnine. Bravo Ryan, bravo.

[@jaredalbin5658]

Good lord the quality of these vids are insane...big beautiful mountian footage! Slow motion! Up close zoom in! Tons of angles! You must have an amazing film crew for these!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I wonder? ....interesting thought...great video as ever chaps, loved it...

[@418_im_a_teapot]

The most motorised action on three wheels I've had was on a cycle, it was a cargo e-trike. It didn't have any suspension other than the tilting subframe in the front. No shock absorbers, no springs. The ride was smooth as silk, you can drive up curbs while hauling a 100 kilo load on a 25 kilo bike and always be in control. Small bumps are vanishing. But the frame lockout in a tight curve is a sensation that you really can't be ready for on the first run.

[@mrifixplanes1813]

Those roads look like heaven, jealous!

[@professionalprocrastinator6025]

Mate where u from?

[@supersaiyangoku1495]

@@professionalprocrastinator6025 probably India

[@JackF99]

Looks like Washington State or British Columbia

[@mrifixplanes1813]

@@professionalprocrastinator6025 the UK, I wasn't necessarily commenting on the quality of the asphalt but rather how empty they are, and the backdrop, stunning.

[@A1MZXNX]

Who else noticed Rick Mercer style rant in a colorful back alley :)

[@rileyforrer8045]

I came to the comments just to make sure someone else noticed

[@coastaku1954]

I just commented that! I was hoping someone else noticed. It took me a couple repeats to notice but the camera tilt jogged my memory on it

[@JK-ur9qv]

Glad to see others caught this!

[@Phunker1]

I work in the media industry - the production value is off the charts! Sell the material to TV channels geared towards men. This is going to be watched by people that don't even ride. Hat's off, my man!

[@Chris-ty8iu]

The quality of this mans videos exceeds all Hollywood films it is insane to see some of the stuff he is able to do with editing software and a camera

[@fravier10001]

And a few drones

[@daedalus_20v]

It's a _hell_ of a lot more complex than "editing software and a camera" believe me. If it was that easy, every YT channel would look like this.

[@lordhokage6886]

That opening was GOLD, instant like ;) Great editing, jesus. Yamaha needs to hire you guys

[@taureanwilliams2900]

Probably the best review of any product I've ever seen. The editing is world class. Ryan is Top Gear like!

[@mikef.1000]

You can only say it's a good review if you know the product yourself. I'm wondering if Ryan needs to spend some more time riding it, and rack up some serious touring kilometres. Then he just might find himself joining the mob of riders who love the Niken.

[@Sawsquatch]

Part Mercer report, part Leno's garage, and part Clarkson era Top Gear. You've come a million miles in the last year. Good show.

[@bobstevemd3265]

Thank you guys for putting so much time and energy in to these videos . When I say that mean the whole crew not just Ryan. please keep up the good work in an small way this channel makes my life better

[@steveb1297]

Ryan, your films are informative and inspiring in many ways. Keep up the great work. Those roads you get to ride are stunning, no matter what bike you ride. Stay safe. Just itching to get out on the UK roads again once lockdown ends.

[@rileybush6459]

I attended a track day last year where a coach was borrowing one of these. He mentioned the same numb front end that you did, but overall gave it a very positive review. As you might expect, these can go really fast when piloted by a skilled expert.

[@elisorrells5314]

113 HP is nothing to sneeze at

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

It reminds me of Halo cars in the automotive industry. I got to hand it to Yamaha for exercising this amount of technology into a motorcycle. Pretty amazing honestly even if it isn't my thing personally.

[@kbishop94]

The great shots, edits, cuts, content and dialogue and overall fantastic production puts the big professional studios with their massive budgets to shame... (and even thst doesn't sufficiently capture just how good fortnine's videos are... theyre in a class all their own. )

[@GlebLapham]

FortNine always killing it with their production value!

[@jorelplay8738]

the storytelling and cinematography on this channel is top level

[@crashfx7696]

the cinematography ALONE is reason to watch these videos, and you nail everything i wanna know about the bike too? This channel is amazing.

[@BigDijon]

Every time I see a fortnine video I get that warm feeling you get when unwrapping presents during Christmas

[@MrSRV94]

Truest thing I've ever read

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Never mind the Niken - what about the production values in this video? Amazing.

[@austinfrye3389]

Literally nobody makes videos like this. This is incredible and i don’t even like the bike but the review is worth a million bucks

[@seankirby2580]

Your series just gets better and better. I often wondered what I'd buy if I had a serious bike accident and became disabled. I thought about a Can Am but they don't seem to handle. The Niken seems OK but I don't think they'll make it for much longer as it's just not selling.

[@mikes-wv3em]

look for an mp3

[@sociaaljessie5431]

Fortnine, hats of for making the best motorcycle review ever.

[@icemuppet361]

no matter the subject matter, i still never want a F9 video to end lol. great work

[@hairybastid2692]

Ryan, you are a consummate professional. Your videos are beautifully presented and sublimely produced. 5 stars for this one. Keep up the good work mate. 😁

[@thetessellater9163]

An epic of a review, just superb, thanks Ryan. No other comes near for skilled film making.

[@dontbanwarren]

That 4 CM really got to me, the Niken would make so much sense imo if you could own it with a standard B license. A bike that doesn't require non-M license owners to get into the scene.

[@victoriazero8869]

AFAIK it would be illegal to use in Japan with motorcycle license in that case. They even have to import MP3 and MP3 LT separately for this reason. The later is considered a car.

[@tunerimpala5658]

Best review I’ve ever seen. Like holy shit who puts that much effort into a bike review😂

[@vadimnobel7199]

$ comes from somewhere

[@Szlejer]

Looks fugly, but I tried it and its bloody amazing!

[@Jscy4662]

FUCKING SLAAAYEEEERRRR

[@simonhughes-king]

I think it looks great, and I tried it and it was amazing!

[@loganblumer6569]

FUCKING SLAYERRRRRRR

[@donniebaker5984]

Maybe you meant to say bifugly

[@Sparrowash97]

Good for you guys! I’d rather not...

[@etienneleprohon4580]

What i like the most is that all his videos are smart and intellectually tastefull. Its all at the same time emotionnaly, intellectually and visualy pleasing. Bon travail mon chum ! Prochaine fois que tu viens faire un video dans les Laurentides, j'ai un chalet a te prêter !

[@Stywo]

Never saw a review like this before! Awesome edeting and story telling.

[@scottnineteen]

It's a bollocks hit job bro, 'story telling' is apt - it is indeed no more based in reality than little red riding hood.

[@el_panchini]

When I first saw this motorcycle, I think on my dad.... He thinks that the motorcycles are dangerous but fun, and the can am safe but boring.... Soo I think this is the right spot for him

[@Sunesen]

4 years later and that intro still cracks me up. ^^

[@αυτός-ι9λ]

You get me inspired my Canadian friend. Cheers from sunny Greece.

[@You-qv8ft]

The song in 8:38 is called “Baby you are really hurting me” by Aldenmark Niklasson if anyone is interested in it

[@movysah6188]

thanks man

[@docchung9085]

The opening scene is freaking hilarious 😂

[@Zerocyde]

This dude makes amazing videos. I wish the topics were more varied though. I'd watch videos from FortNine about anything from politics to travel, to history, lol.

[@motokayak]

Best part of the production values of this video: that someone actually crocheted a Yamaha Niken. Edit: Even better, they publish a guide so that YOU CAN TOO!

[@Texas240]

Man, just swap that front end setup onto a stretched Busa and then make it all wheel drive! Best launches eva!

[@cameronrobertson9518]

7:19 wow Ryan I didn’t realize I was watching the Rick Mercer report

[@morganwalter]

cameron robertson glad me not the only one who noticed