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Niken - bjorge - 15-11-2017
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I'll be damned........
Niken - fixitsan - 15-11-2017
Everyone with money who's partner said "bikes are too dangerous I don't want you to get one"Â now have a free go !
Quote:Everyone with money who's partner said "bikes are too dangerous I don't want you to get one"Â now have a free go !Â
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Also i go on rides sometimes and there are amputees and other people with physical conditions which make riding a bike too difficult....they're in with a shout now too!
Niken - Robodene - 15-11-2017
I don't think it is self-supporting when stationary. Still needs the side stand. I find that mystifying.
Niken - dablik - 15-11-2017
Suprised it's taken so long, scoots been around for a good while in this format, be fun changing fork seals and the like.
Niken - fixitsan - 15-11-2017
Quote:I don't think it is self-supporting when stationary. Still needs the side stand. I find that mystifying.Â
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Really ? I didn't dig into the specs yet.
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The Piaggio MP3Â three wheeler has a lock device for when you're stationary, it is optional to use but there if you need it
Niken - Studley Ramrod - 15-11-2017
I bet your boots/legs get covered in shoite when it's raining. Wonder if it's easy to lift up after dropping it ? :unsure2:
Niken - CrashTestDuffy - 15-11-2017
For some reason I really like the look of this but it'd be a bugger to get onto a paddock stand...
Niken - fixitsan - 15-11-2017
Video here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9vk7PRLFk
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Front wheels are only 410mm apart, this means that unlike some other trikes, with wheels further apart than 460mm , this one cannot be ridden on an older car licence (my understanding of the current regs might not be up to date here)
Niken - dmmsta - 15-11-2017
I kinda fell for a little bit in love with this when they released the concept images 12+ months ago.
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I like the new design they're going with (MT10 esk).
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Having seen it in the video i'm not a sure as before, but it looks like it could be fun to ride(drive??)
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Quote:I bet your boots/legs get covered in shoite when it's raining. Wonder if it's easy to lift up after dropping it ? :unsure2:Have you seen the size of them front mud guards...
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Here's the concept images from 2014:
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Niken - Quartermaster - 15-11-2017
I like it a lot. I wonder if it qualifies for Motability funding as it seems a little more exciting than the old Greeves Invacar?
Niken - Robodene - 16-11-2017
I saw a poll in MCN which gave 45% liking and 45% disliking. Perhaps there is a market for it. Yamaha put the original concept into its Design Cafe for comments and they must have learned something there.
Niken - muddy - 16-11-2017
Where's the demand? I get it with smaller capacity bikes and scooters for skittish new riders, but not with that.
Niken - dandywarhol - 16-11-2017
Might as well put another wheel on the back and call it a fuggin quad! :pimp:
Niken - dapleb - 16-11-2017
If somewan left the keys in oi wouldn't bother niken it! :-P
Niken - marko67 - 17-11-2017
I like it and applaud Yamaha for being bonkers. I believe the front tires are 120 / 15.. A 240 contact patch for braking? Could be mitigated by the tonnage of the vehicle....
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The best thing about MP3's and the like is how well they handle on crap, slippery roads. I should imagine the Niken has this ability, too.
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Dunno if I would want to own one but I would certainly love to have a go Mister!
Niken - TDMick - 18-11-2017
In my dotage.................. HELL YES!
Niken - dablik - 18-11-2017
Quote:In my dotage.................. HELL YES!Â
Get paying that deposit Mick
Niken - TDMick - 18-11-2017
Quote:ÂMotability mate, feck the family they can walk. :rotflmmfao:
Get paying that deposit Mick
Niken - fixitsan - 18-11-2017
Quote:I like it and applaud Yamaha for being bonkers.Â
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As if the MT-09 isn't useful enough already....... will the Niken outperform it in the corners ? That could be interesting !
Niken - dmmsta - 18-11-2017
Would have been a total riot with the MT10 (1000cc crossplane) engine in it!