If you've been waiting eagerly for the chance to own a radical three-wheeled 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850, then it's time to celebrate. Not only as the £13,499 price been confirmed, but as Yamaha NIKEN reservations open, you can now see if you're lucky enough to secure one of the machines. Interestingly, the MXT850 designation has disappeared as more technical videos and details have been shared. What has stayed the same is the unusual dual front wheel design. The two front tyres mean much higher levels of traction and braking than a … [Read more...]
Yamaha Releases A New NIKEN Technical Video
Remember the radical Yamaha NIKEN MXT850 three-wheeled sportsbike? The idea of taking the dual front-wheel approach to a sportier level surprised a few people. Hopefully your understanding will be improved, as Yamaha releases a new NIKEN technical video for you to enjoy. The first Yamaha NIKEN technical video appeared to coincide with the original announcement that it would be a radical new production motorcycle. And gave a quick overview of the bike, along with some action showing that it can definitely go around … [Read more...]
New 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850 Three-Wheeled Sportsbike Revealed
Yamaha has some pretty futuristic concepts at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, including bikes controlled by robots and artificial intelligence. But perhaps the biggest shock was the 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850 three-wheeled sportsbike. Twin front wheels have been used on scooters for a while. There's the 500cc Piaggio MP3. Or the 400cc Peugeot Metropolis. Or even the 2017 Yamaha Tricity 125. But the 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850 will be in another league with the MT-09 based engine and platform. The 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850 does look a bit like … [Read more...]