Yamaha Niken Full Review, Jeff Ware

We have just spent a good few weeks with the amazing Yamaha Niken and at the end of it all, we have to admit we didn't want to hand it back. Going into the test with an open mind was crucial, as it took a good few full day rides to understand the Niken, it's benefits over a traditional bike, as well as the areas that the Niken is at a disadvantage. Check out our video review ...

SPECIFICATIONS
2019 YAMAHA NIKEN
PRICE: $21,999 + ORC (AUD)
Warranty: Two-year, unlimited kilometre
Colours: Grey
Claimed power: 84.6kW [115bhp]@10000rpm
Claimed torque: 87.5 Nm[64.5ft-lbs]@8500rpm
Wet weight: 263kg
Fuel capacity: 18L
Engine: Liquid-cooled, crossplane triple, 12-valve four stroke, 78 x 59.1mm bore x stroke, 847cc, 11.5:1 compression, fuel injected with selectable three engine modes, traction control three levels
Gearbox: Six speed, constant mesh, quickshifter.
Clutch: wet plate, multiple disc, assist & slipper
Chassis: Diamond frame
Suspension: Double upside down forks, 110mm travel, swingarm with linkage, 125mm travel, semi-adjustable
Brakes: ABS : Front dual 298mm rotors with four pot radially mounted calipers, rear single 282mm rear rotor with a single pot caliper.
Wheels: Cast multispoke, 15in F 120/70 - 15, 190/55ZR17 Bridgestone A41
DIMENSIONS:
Overall length: 2150mm
Width: 885mm
Wheelbase: 1510mm
Seat height: Adjustable - 820mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Track: 410mm
Trail: 74mm
Caster: 20º
Instruments: Multifunction LCD display, secondary trip counter display and gear indicator

Jeff Ware