YAMAHA - 3

[HankD]

Wrong. It is for the most part an FJ-09 from the gas tank back. It has the same exact 115 hp inline triple as several other Yamaha's to include both the FJ-09 and the FZ-09. I currently ride an FJ-09 and I will be one of the first to buy a Niken if it comes to the U.S. I live 30 minutes from the Dragon and ride it 2 or 3 times a month and for those of you who are familiar with that stretch of road you know it will put any machine and rider to the test. The Niken will be ideal for it. As for Spyder riders finding it a plus - that depends. If you ride a Spyder because you cannot hold up a 2 wheel machine for whatever reason you will not like the Niken since it sits upright via a kickstand. You still have to hold the bike up. Think of this as a 2 wheel sport/sport touring bike with added stability and braking power. David

Well, I can hold up a 2-wheeler just fine....and I do like my Spyder a lot, but THAT THING got my testosterone level going! It looks like a blast to ride.