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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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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
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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Looks like it's going to happen...
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a road test
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
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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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.
2011 Spyder RSS SM5 - Bought new Apr 2015
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Originally Posted by bscrive
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.
Those who can't, criticize those who do.
2011 Spyder RSS SM5 - Bought new Apr 2015
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
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.
Those who can't, criticize those who do.
2011 Spyder RSS SM5 - Bought new Apr 2015
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So Yamaha invented a 3 legged motorcycle that still needs a kick stand?
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Originally Posted by AnthonyG
So Yamaha invented a 3 legged motorcycle that still needs a kick stand?
yep
motorcycles have kick stands, trikes don't
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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