Fancy seeing more of the innovative Niken three-wheeled motorcycle? Well, you will if you’re a fan of pushbikes. Or Youtube videos of marshalling mishaps, as the Yamaha Niken is the Official Support unit for 3 top bicycle races for three years until the end of 2021.
It’s due to a stategic partnership for Yamaha with A.SO and RCS Sports. They organise three major Cycling Grand Tours in Europe, which you’ll probably have heard of. They’re the Giro d’Italia, La Vuelta, and the Tour de France.
The three events cover a combined distance of more than 10,000km, with a mix of challenging terring including twisting mountain paths. So the Niken will get a serious workout as it will be used by race direction, race commissioners, and the official event support teams.
That means the three-wheeled motorcycles will be taking care of jobs including medical assistance, changing wheels, transporting supplies, and the regulation of the race and press.
“This thrilling new agreement with the organisers of the three most prestigious cycling tours globally is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the vast potential of our NIKEN machine. Competition in all of its forms is deeply rooted within Yamaha’s DNA and this collaboration allows us to be a vital part in the smooth operation of some of the world’s biggest sporting events,” said Eric de Seynes, Yamaha Motor Europe President.
“With the assistance crews covering innumerable kilometres crossing the heart of Europe, this is also a great opportunity for Yamaha to bring its revolutionary product closer to the public and demonstrate its performance and reliability no matter the terrain or conditions. Our range of NIKEN models stands out for its multipurpose nature, its ability to welcome riders of all levels and its unique capacity to offer unmatched comfort and riding safety on any road. I am truly confident the NIKEN will perfectly adapt to the needs of all riders assigned with the challenging task of supporting these big sporting events.”
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