Yamaha Niken: many roads to explore on three wheels [PHOTO]

La Yamaha Nike it is immediately distinguishable in the panorama Sports Touring on two wheels. The result of a concept already consolidated in the maxi-scooter market, now reshaped.

A unique style

The design, already admired ad EICMA and awarded again recently with the prestigious "Red Dot Award", also offers insights to the MOARD, the first show dedicated to motorcycle design scheduled between 3 and 5st May a Milano. During a press conference announced and dedicated to the stylistic development of the Niken.
The wide, flattened and converging front end equipped with headlights LED , surmounts the articulated front suspension scheme. Specifically technology Leaning Multi Wheel (lm extension) with two different forks placed externally to favor a lean angle that can range up to 45°, as reported by the manufacturer. An aspect that offers interesting driving sensations on routes characterized by several hairpin bends. At the front there are wheels 15 inches spaced respectively by 410 mm.
A concept that, leaving aside the front part, is a bit reminiscent of the Honda Tracer 900. Although with the appropriate differences. This is slightly more compact, has an even lower height and that of the saddle can range up to height 820 mm, as well as a more generous handlebar extension (885 mm). A model assembled around a hybrid steel and aluminum frame, with steering Ackermann, an optimized weight distribution considering the front and the backward position of the rider, therefore an 18 liter tank which would guarantee an autonomy of around 300 km, therefore various technological solutions including a display LCD with a negative view which incorporates the instrument panel and is flanked by other indicators, an assisted clutch with anti-hopping system, a speed control device and other technologies such as TCS, QSS, D-MODE.

A lively engine

Previously, in an in-depth article, the characteristics and sensations experienced while riding were highlighted Niken. The beating heart of this three-wheeled motorcycle is a CP3 comprised of 3 cylinders di 847 cc liquid-cooled and distribution with double overhead camshaft, which it offers 115 horses of power a 10.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 87,5 Nm. Values ​​to be compared to a curb weight of 263 kg.
One is also proposed Niken GT, a version even more suited to travel and distinguishable by a high windshield, a more comfortable saddle, heated grips, side bags and other accessories. In the case of Niken a Graphite color is noted, while in the case of Niken GT of the variations Phantom Blue e Nimbus Gray. The figures start by reporting the information reported on the portal dedicated to the model, by 14.990,00 euro talking about Niken and from 15.990,00 € opting for a GT variant.