Very suited to older motorcycle riders. I have just sold my 200kg RE Interceptor loved that bike. But I found as I have got older I don't have the strength I had when I was younger and I often found that I got close to the tipping point when maneuvering back or just pushing it into position in the garage. My partner is much happier I am now going to be riding on three wheels to her it makes sense at my age. I'm sure there are a lot of older riders like me who just want to get from A to B without trying to break records. I have now become what I call a scenic rider I enjoy the views without pressure.
@richardmcgrath616 ай бұрын
Best review of the Tricity I've seen on KZbin - thanks. Finally discovered what makes it a car (the 470 mm gap between front wheels). I'm in my early 60s, don't have a motorcycle license, started riding a scooter a few years back, but could do with a bit more speed. Thinking of buying a Tricity 155 in the spring months so I'll be able to get up to 80 or 90 km/h easily.
@markellis5672 Жыл бұрын
After 1.5 years on this Trike Using it all year but not tested in snow I can say I am impressed. Sod town riding get straight on the motorway like I do 5 days a week 44 miles round trip from Chesterfield to Ilkeston in any lane. Who the hell stops a bike with just the front brake, this has ABS, Traction control and 85mpg. I get off it stick all my riding gear under the seat walk round town in my underwire if needed. A guy and his son on KZbin has done 250 miles a day for 5 days on a Tricity 300 and an R3. Work this one out then. A PLC programmer put his laptop under the seat, traveled Chesterfield to Cardiff round trip and claimed £0.45 a mile and gets paid for the job that’s 345 x 0.45 = £156.60. 345/85=4 gallons = £24. 2 guys on 1 tricity 300 did over 80 miles per hour on KZbin. Add the storage option what currier or call out can you make money from with it.
4 жыл бұрын
I like it a lot... and everyone keeps forgetting one type of riders... The ones that have already a motorcycle, but see themselves with the need to take their kids to school... when the mum isn't so keen on two wheels. My case :)
@ianhutchison47662 жыл бұрын
I love this bike .... I had a test drive on one ..... very confident riding it ....I don't have a full bike licence only a CBT licence. My only criticism would be .... it's underpowered ..... just put a 400cc engine in it. That would be a game changer due to the extra weight of the front wheels. Thanks
@paulmarsh5673 Жыл бұрын
Get the 500cc
@archenemy68932 жыл бұрын
Yes they're great for commuting but there's so much more to these machines and if you enjoy the thrill of riding without worrying about diesel spills and potholes plus the option to ride with or without a crash helmet this is a must have set of wheels. Ive got a piaggio mp3 300 and I'm already looking for another one most likely a tricity for the winter runs.
@sivikasi2 жыл бұрын
Hope you don't mind me quizzing you about this - the thing that has stopped me riding in the past is that I have poor balance so balancing a normal bike was not an option. Do these bikes still need balancing in the same way? Cheers!
@archenemy68932 жыл бұрын
@@sivikasi unfortunately they do require cycling experience and are front end heavy, but the only way to know if its for you is to test ride one off road, and there's many dealers that offer this service.
@stulys934911 ай бұрын
@@sivikasiso did you buy one?
@sivikasi11 ай бұрын
@@stulys9349 afraid not, would’ve still required more balance than I have sadly.
@tifthetif65672 ай бұрын
Do not play with fire @@sivikasi
@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged4 жыл бұрын
I wonder why Yamaha is loaning press not-scooters to motorcycle reviewers if this is meant to compete with automobiles. They really should be loaning them to car reviewers since they're already licensed for it to prove how easy it is for cagers to get on with one.
@xjmg0074 жыл бұрын
I've seen 3 wheeled v-twins and v-8s in the US since I was kid 34 years ish.
@fazerjohn4 жыл бұрын
I know it sounds weird but I really like it, a great idea for car commuters, but crikey, its heavy and expensive.
@rjo20204 жыл бұрын
Not weird at all John! I've ridden many bikes, and once I tested this one I was hooked. It is well balanced. Weight is distributed approximately 50-50 front to back. It handles superbly, brakes very well, has plenty of storage space, and is a joy to ride. It clearly isn't for everyone, but for me the extra expense is worth the extra stability and road handling capabilities. Test ride one to see what I mean. I think it's only missing two things: 1) a glove box up front and 2) a slightly more powerful engine. Maybe a 400 cc would have been perfect for it. The Blue Core 300 engine has been tweaked by Yamaha to add a little bit of extra power to compensate for the extra weight, but coming from more powerful bikes I'd like just a bit more power than this one offers. Only for high speed passes. Nevertheless, I have ordered one of these.
@reverendhoover4 жыл бұрын
Good job, Martin!
@IdeologieUK2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video the day after doing my CBT. I had no idea you could ride something around 300cc on a car license. I wonder, would it be good for food delivery?
@marcbruton8367 ай бұрын
Why not ?
@khanwaseem38553 жыл бұрын
Outstanding bike
@khanwaseem38553 жыл бұрын
World's No 1 company Yamaha ♥️♥️♥️♥️👌👌👌👌
@paulbudford4 жыл бұрын
Good balanced review 👍
@peterlennan4 жыл бұрын
Great bike but insane pricing. The model to get is the 155. It has about 35% more torque and near 5 more horses than the 125 which to be honest shouldn't venture out of town due to the lack of power. The 155 will hit almost 80 mph ( eventually ) has fab low down torque, 60 kilos less than the 300 and ride away in NZ for £3000!
@stephenlennox64914 жыл бұрын
Can not get 155 in the UK. Why ?.
@FallNorth3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenlennox6491 Might not be worth their while? From my research the 125 has a narrower front wheel gap so you can't drive it on a car license. The 300 is wider and you can. So if the 155 is same as 125, it'd be competing in same niche (bike license holders who want a 3 wheeled scooter) when they may not sell that many anyway. If it was car driver friendly, they should sell it here.
@practicalmind83372 жыл бұрын
I am a 68yrs old, I think it is safe for me to drive this tricity yamaha.
@harryharry9 Жыл бұрын
Do you know where the keyhole to open the seat cover is. I have a mechanical key but can't see the keyhole anywhere
@sandysutherland21824 жыл бұрын
Martin, how many sides does a triangle have? How many wheels does this machine have? How do you pronounce a figure with three sides and three corners? What is a bet that wagers on the first three place-getters and how do you pronounce it?
@melvinlau27543 жыл бұрын
Lol
@afthefragile Жыл бұрын
Pronouce it like in Trinity, trigonometry, triple, triggered??
@richhughes7450 Жыл бұрын
Are there plenty of insurers happy to take these on and what sort of price to insure?
@mrab15004 жыл бұрын
Actually, I don't hate it... and refreshing to have a vid without Bikertek in the middle
@alecpym17066 ай бұрын
Nice review
@deano61524 жыл бұрын
Just been quoted 900 quid for insurance on one of these on a car license...... check before you buy!
@stephenlennox64914 жыл бұрын
Same.
@JakobusVdL3 жыл бұрын
wow! that's crazy money. Is that Fully-comp, and what are the third party options?
@uptowndisco23 жыл бұрын
£120 fully comp on a full bike license for me
@LuisHernandez-uu8tc4 ай бұрын
Do you have to assemble it ?
@tifthetif65672 ай бұрын
After crash, yes 😅
@aliali-tb2os2 жыл бұрын
If only they done a 500cc 😭😭
@Jackhat3692 жыл бұрын
you can't ride it in London because of the congestion charge it's too long, over 2 meters you have to buy the Piaggio
@WeebMeat4 жыл бұрын
Would this be a good option for someone new? I've been hoping to get myself a bike for years, but my family have always been anxious about the usual worries and concerns. Always supportive, but concerned. As a compromise I've settled on getting a scooter. Would this bike be a decent choice for a first time rider?
@davidhardstaff81104 жыл бұрын
Scooters are no safer than bikes. In fact generally they stop slower and don't have the power if you need it. However the Niken and these three wheeled scooters (tadpole set up) do have far more comparative front endgrip so arguably they are safer. Anticipation and observation are the key to staying sunny side up, and get some training
@stonemarten14002 жыл бұрын
One of the techniques to consider is called “invisible” riding, which basically means riding as if you are invisible to other road users, anticipating the possibility of car drivers moving out of junctions in front of you, for example. This trike would seem to be a good choice for stability on the road and riding for beginners.
@brandoncrites98952 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely like the trike but do you need to have a license to drive it
@jacpeachey6214 жыл бұрын
What about the London Congestion Charge and bike only parking?
@hoot7588Ай бұрын
You have to pay congestion charge in London.
@sheraziqbal95563 жыл бұрын
Can this be taken on the motorways
@uptowndisco23 жыл бұрын
yes legal on Motorways
@KY24312 жыл бұрын
It's safer even on rainy days.
@avsek014 ай бұрын
It is available in India
@gilbertoterrazathomas93753 жыл бұрын
Pero ¿Porqué esa tricity 300 no llega a Colombia? Hay cantidades de personas que quieren comprar motos de 3 llantas.
@guysmith31462 жыл бұрын
Can you ride this with a bike licence or is it car licence only.
@1zanglang2 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding?
@1988.anilmagar2 жыл бұрын
so am i allowed to ride this tricity 300 on car license as i have passed my car license in 2019
@user-jj6dh7zg7x2 жыл бұрын
No. You need to have passed before 2013.
@BarryFromEastenders5 ай бұрын
Did u even watch the video ?
@Airwane3 жыл бұрын
CAN YOU TIP OVER/ FALL WITH THIS???
@avsek013 жыл бұрын
It is available in india,if available where it is available in india.whats the price and it runs with petrol/Diesel/power charging and with gears r with out gears
@RixiV114 ай бұрын
Realy bro...
@pedropeladoni54772 жыл бұрын
With 400ccm would be more more nicer
@club24bokuta54 жыл бұрын
スタンド無しで立ってる!こりゃ便利
@scotty101ire2 ай бұрын
There the best way to ride rain slick roads pot holes bends wind all nearly disappear as issues and they corner like a express train
@paulmarsh5673 Жыл бұрын
Grwat for older rider . I will get the 500cc with reverse
@archenemy68932 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of a myth to say they appeal to car drivers when most owners actually have experience of bikes like myself, at least that's the info from the retailers. I picked up a 2018 piaggio mp3 300 with 5300 miles for £4999..for all the engineering and stability you get, they're worth every penny, which is exactly what you get.
@motosagela4 жыл бұрын
I love how this guy is cracking up the whole time describing this machine. I would be laughing too.
@lastdimestudios4 жыл бұрын
If only it had a 500cc engine. Maybe next year?
@Christianthephotographer4 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if Yamaha would make a Tmax 560 version of this.
@lastdimestudios4 жыл бұрын
Christian. Cracking idea.
@stonemarten14002 жыл бұрын
And a colour display
@marcusdance50684 жыл бұрын
Ride road bikes, 7500 compared to bikes is a bargain! Not getting one don't want to put on 5st
@paul56838 ай бұрын
If the United Kingdom is predominately using the metric system, why do you claim speed, efficiency and distance in miles,miles per hour and miles per gallon ?
@richardmcgrath616 ай бұрын
The UK have retained miles and gallons despite some other stuff going metric.
@tonymarkey65252 жыл бұрын
What I don’t see is a car only driver riding one. That is the true test surely???
@macp9885 ай бұрын
If only these bikes didn't cost twice the amount of my car....
@1990-t1j3 жыл бұрын
239 kg is way too heavy for a 300. It needs the 560 engine. Or maybe the 400 single they already have.
@mickcoulson6188 Жыл бұрын
If it's not a motorcycle is a helmet required?
@hoot7588Ай бұрын
No
@VTECheart4 жыл бұрын
its "knee-ken", people
@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged4 жыл бұрын
Yea and Brits say "hey Petah, would you like a glass of watah"... ppl say things how they say things... it's fkn nigh-ken for the masses, get over it lol
@sucharts1210 ай бұрын
ถ้าไม่มีขายใน ปท. ไทยจะมารีวิวทำไม...?
@roywalls55954 жыл бұрын
In United States you need a motorcycle license to drive it!
@timmacky87124 жыл бұрын
Xmax 300
@stevenelliott54033 жыл бұрын
Pity it costs an arm and a leg to insure on a car licence, makes it pointless
@sroberts6053 жыл бұрын
Do you mean more than on a bike licence? Or just that it costs a lot anyway?
@stevenelliott54033 жыл бұрын
@@sroberts605 I mean it's designed so people can ride it on a car licence, but you can't insure it at all unless you have a bike licence, I did get one quote for £10000 a year, can’t see why anyone with a bike licence would buy one
@1zanglang2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenelliott5403 BS
@stevenelliott54032 жыл бұрын
@@1zanglang Oh so I didn't spent 4 hours phoning around trying to get a quote? You have no clue, I suggest you keep it shut
@rockyp39172 жыл бұрын
240kg for a 300cc scooter. This must be sluggish like hell
@ManuBehera-tg6jv9 ай бұрын
Hi
@cmdrgunslinger59554 жыл бұрын
Its a TRY CITY
@richardmcgrath616 ай бұрын
I believe it's tricity as in elec-tricity.
@anewbieandhisscooter47094 жыл бұрын
It is more stable than a scooter, but it is much harder to avoid obstacles like potholes with two wheels on front.
@thekaizer6664 жыл бұрын
have you ridden such a 3 wheeler? i rode the 155 for a year. you could go over train tracks with them, and still hold your glass of juice steady. or eat a face full of asphalt on a 2 wheeler. ive been riding aggressively for 20+ years. thought id give the 155 tricity a true review on my own, and i did, and wasnt disappointed.
@the_tube4 жыл бұрын
Certainly not much chance of the front end washing out!
@killingfields14244 жыл бұрын
I still prefer the one with Taito Roof
@philiphunter89603 жыл бұрын
My only gripe about this scooter is the awful colours they come in, come on Yamaha lets have some eye catching colour schemes,
@johnyblitz9774 Жыл бұрын
"This isn't a motorbike'. No it's an elephant. Lol. Ofcourse it's a motor bike. Just has one wheel extra so you can drive with a car license
@nuruddin19914 жыл бұрын
Car license on motorcycle that only 10mm wider? Who make the rules? Tosing dice? or mice entering holes with numbers? For me it's stupid....
@peter-e2q4 жыл бұрын
As an educated journalist who understands English, you can presumably explain what 'at the minute' actually means. As opposed to 'moment'.
@maxjanssen7872 Жыл бұрын
I still do not understand that you are allowed to ride this beast without a motorbike license. It is big heavy and underpowered. And you may carry a pillion. I had one and is not a forgiving machine. It is just asking for trouble if you have no experience on a motorbike or motorscooter. I now ride Burgman 650 exc. And find it a more honest bike. The tricity has some nasty habbits...
@Fiul774 жыл бұрын
don't tell lies anymore, you can't drive with a B card in the UK, only in Europe, you can't here, I'm interested and you can't, forget about the DVLA website