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    The first thing I thought of when I looked at the picture was, "man, keeping that thing in good rubber is going to be expensive!"

    When I had my BMW, I winced at the cost of new tires, and their relatively (to a Spyder) short life span. Good two-wheel motorcycle tires ain't cheap. I so glad I can now go several years without worrying about new tires!

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    I trust you're referring to some other comment in the article and not this one?
    Yes, I am referring to other comments in reference to the reason for a motorcycle that leans and has 2 wheels up front.

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    Default Looks like it's going to happen...

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    good write up in Cycle World.
    Seems the Niken is not a trike but classified as a motorcycle.
    And it's not for beginners
    https://www.cycleworld.com/surprise-...e053118#page-8



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    This isn’t a mobility scooter, it?s a sport touring bike with huge front end grip and real motorcycle power and mileage.
    Those who can't, criticize those who do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bscrive View Post
    If it doesn't lock when it is upright and coming to a stop, then what good is a 3 wheeled bike?
    This isn't a mobility scooter, it's a sport touring bike with huge front end grip and real motorcycle power and mileage.
    Last edited by isthatahemi; 11-16-2018 at 05:45 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    Just thoughts - possibilities etc., Looks aside ( I don't like it ) .... I have some concerns about what could happen if one of the front tires hits a decent size rock ..... I know the industry have come a long way in the area of suspensions , especially the front. But I have doubts they can maintain optimum traction with that set-up....As I said when one tire hits a rock I think the other tire is going to break contact with the road surface , even if it's just for a mille-second. I don't think that's optimum. And I think with a knowledgeable expert Spyder rider ....the spyder would be faster .....jmho .... Mike
    Lol - a Spyder can’t outrun my 2016 F150 on a twisty road, the Niken will perform as well or better as most sport bikes on a twisty road.
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    So Yamaha invented a 3 legged motorcycle that still needs a kick stand?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyG View Post
    So Yamaha invented a 3 legged motorcycle that still needs a kick stand?
    yep
    motorcycles have kick stands, trikes don't



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