Lengthy Termers: Yamaha Niken GT

The Niken GT is likely to be designed to cowl critical mileage, however I’ve really been driving it totally on my day by day commute. It’s a superb stint; 20-odd miles every approach throughout rolling Lincolnshire countryside which provides me a superb probability to stretch its legs on the reg.

It’s extremely simple to stay with; whereas it’s a bit of heavy to shift round due to that additional wheel, when you’re rolling the burden fully disappears. There’s a great deal of safety from the chunky entrance and good protection from the adjustable windshield, and it’s snug, too. Solo or two up, the Niken’s a correctly pretty place to be – with an opulent seat, relaxed driving place and loads of room to stretch out. Even the missus was impressed. She stated she’d fortunately sit tight on the again for a number of hours at a time. Her solely gripe was that she felt a bit of battered by the wind, although I believe a bigger touring windshield would assist to alleviate that concern. The substantial panniers and heated grips are welcome additions, which additional enhance its usability. I don’t know why each bike doesn’t include heated grips as normal…

It additionally handles surprisingly effectively, providing a lot confidence-inspiring grip that’s seen me push tougher and sooner than I’d often. The extra grip from the additional entrance wheel solely helps, and even in poor situations it’s simple to make swift progress on the Niken.

It may not be to everybody’s style, and I’ve had a bit of little bit of stick from extra ‘conventional’ bikers, however there’s little doubt that the three-wheeler from Yamaha is an distinctive motorbike. It simply works. I’ve actually fallen in love with it, and if I had the money within the financial institution, I’d be very tempted to snap one up.

Simon Meyer / 4 months / 1120 miles