Martin Fitz-Gibbons rides the Yamaha Tricity 300 | MCN reviews | Motorcyclenews.com

[@briansture4353]

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.

[@richardmcgrath61]

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]

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.

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 :)

[@ianhutchison4766]

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]

Get the 500cc

[@archenemy6893]

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.

[@sivikasi]

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!

[@archenemy6893]

@@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.

[@stulys9349]

@@sivikasiso did you buy one?

[@sivikasi]

@@stulys9349 afraid not, would’ve still required more balance than I have sadly.

[@tifthetif6567]

Do not play with fire ​@@sivikasi

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

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.

[@xjmg007]

I've seen 3 wheeled v-twins and v-8s in the US since I was kid 34 years ish.

[@fazerjohn]

I know it sounds weird but I really like it, a great idea for car commuters, but crikey, its heavy and expensive.

[@rjo2020]

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.

[@reverendhoover]

Good job, Martin!

[@IdeologieUK]

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?

[@marcbruton836]

Why not ?

[@khanwaseem3855]

Outstanding bike

[@khanwaseem3855]

World's No 1 company Yamaha ♥️♥️♥️♥️👌👌👌👌

[@paulbudford]

Good balanced review 👍

[@peterlennan]

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!

[@stephenlennox6491]

Can not get 155 in the UK. Why ?.

[@FallNorth]

@@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.

[@practicalmind8337]

I am a 68yrs old, I think it is safe for me to drive this tricity yamaha.

[@harryharry9]

Do you know where the keyhole to open the seat cover is. I have a mechanical key but can't see the keyhole anywhere

[@sandysutherland2182]

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?

[@melvinlau2754]

Lol

[@afthefragile]

Pronouce it like in Trinity, trigonometry, triple, triggered??

[@richhughes7450]

Are there plenty of insurers happy to take these on and what sort of price to insure?

[@mrab1500]

Actually, I don't hate it... and refreshing to have a vid without Bikertek in the middle

[@alecpym1706]

Nice review

[@deano6152]

Just been quoted 900 quid for insurance on one of these on a car license...... check before you buy!

[@stephenlennox6491]

Same.

[@JakobusVdL]

wow! that's crazy money. Is that Fully-comp, and what are the third party options?

[@uptowndisco2]

£120 fully comp on a full bike license for me

[@LuisHernandez-uu8tc]

Do you have to assemble it ?

[@tifthetif6567]

After crash, yes 😅

[@aliali-tb2os]

If only they done a 500cc 😭😭

[@Jackhat369]

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

[@WeebMeat]

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?

[@davidhardstaff8110]

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

[@stonemarten1400]

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.

[@brandoncrites9895]

Yes definitely like the trike but do you need to have a license to drive it

[@jacpeachey621]

What about the London Congestion Charge and bike only parking?

[@hoot7588]

You have to pay congestion charge in London.

[@sheraziqbal9556]

Can this be taken on the motorways

[@uptowndisco2]

yes legal on Motorways

[@KY2431]

It's safer even on rainy days.

[@avsek01]

It is available in India

[@gilbertoterrazathomas9375]

Pero ¿Porqué esa tricity 300 no llega a Colombia? Hay cantidades de personas que quieren comprar motos de 3 llantas.

[@guysmith3146]

Can you ride this with a bike licence or is it car licence only.

[@1zanglang]

Are you kidding?

[@1988.anilmagar]

so am i allowed to ride this tricity 300 on car license as i have passed my car license in 2019

[@user-jj6dh7zg7x]

No. You need to have passed before 2013.

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Did u even watch the video ?

[@Airwane]

CAN YOU TIP OVER/ FALL WITH THIS???

[@avsek01]

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

[@RixiV11]

Realy bro...

[@pedropeladoni5477]

With 400ccm would be more more nicer

[@club24bokuta5]

スタンド無しで立ってる！こりゃ便利

[@scotty101ire]

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]

Grwat for older rider . I will get the 500cc with reverse

[@archenemy6893]

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.

[@motosagela]

I love how this guy is cracking up the whole time describing this machine. I would be laughing too.

[@lastdimestudios]

If only it had a 500cc engine. Maybe next year?

[@Christianthephotographer]

It would be cool if Yamaha would make a Tmax 560 version of this.

[@lastdimestudios]

Christian. Cracking idea.

[@stonemarten1400]

And a colour display

[@marcusdance5068]

Ride road bikes, 7500 compared to bikes is a bargain! Not getting one don't want to put on 5st

[@paul5683]

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 ?

[@richardmcgrath61]

The UK have retained miles and gallons despite some other stuff going metric.

[@tonymarkey6525]

What I don’t see is a car only driver riding one. That is the true test surely???

[@macp988]

If only these bikes didn't cost twice the amount of my car....

[@1990-t1j]

239 kg is way too heavy for a 300. It needs the 560 engine. Or maybe the 400 single they already have.

[@mickcoulson6188]

If it's not a motorcycle is a helmet required?

[@hoot7588]

No

[@VTECheart]

its "knee-ken", people

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

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

[@sucharts12]

ถ้าไม่มีขายใน ปท. ไทยจะมารีวิวทำไม...?

[@roywalls5595]

In United States you need a motorcycle license to drive it!

[@timmacky8712]

Xmax 300

[@stevenelliott5403]

Pity it costs an arm and a leg to insure on a car licence, makes it pointless

[@sroberts605]

Do you mean more than on a bike licence? Or just that it costs a lot anyway?

[@stevenelliott5403]

@@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

[@1zanglang]

@@stevenelliott5403 BS

[@stevenelliott5403]

​@@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

[@rockyp3917]

240kg for a 300cc scooter. This must be sluggish like hell

[@ManuBehera-tg6jv]

Hi

[@cmdrgunslinger5955]

Its a TRY CITY

[@richardmcgrath61]

I believe it's tricity as in elec-tricity.

[@anewbieandhisscooter4709]

It is more stable than a scooter, but it is much harder to avoid obstacles like potholes with two wheels on front.

[@thekaizer666]

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_tube]

Certainly not much chance of the front end washing out!

[@killingfields1424]

I still prefer the one with Taito Roof

[@philiphunter8960]

My only gripe about this scooter is the awful colours they come in, come on Yamaha lets have some eye catching colour schemes,

[@johnyblitz9774]

"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

[@nuruddin1991]

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-e2q]

As an educated journalist who understands English, you can presumably explain what 'at the minute' actually means. As opposed to 'moment'.

[@maxjanssen7872]

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...

[@Fiul77]

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

[@maximXX]

YUK !

[@capngeo2002]

Doesn't sound very good.

[@maximXX]

YUK !