Here's an interesting new motorcyle
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Here's an interesting new motorcyle
The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
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Nope. Can’t do it.
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I want one of these.
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That looks like a blast!CGSshorty wrote:I want one of these.
If you get one, always ride with your badge... For when you get stopped.
I also think they make a version with factory bags
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That’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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Actually, it is supposed to handle very well.Erratic101 wrote:That’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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I read a review on the dual front tire scooters that said the design is great in corners. The rider tried and found it tough to dump in a roundabout. Not sure it it was Yamaha or Vespa or Piaggio. I realize a scooter isn’t a cycle, but the articulated dual front tire/suspension is supposed to be very stable.Erratic101 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:43 pmThat’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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I saw that in the video. And it didn’t look like they took those corners with any real speed. There’s no way you get the same kinda lean, angle, and speed in a corner with 2 wheels up front.CGSshorty wrote:Actually, it is supposed to handle very well.Erratic101 wrote:That’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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Don’t get me wrong. I’m sure it is very smooth and stable, but you’re going to give up speed, agility, and plain thrill!! But this comes from someone who ran sport bikes for years and now rides a sport tourer. So speed and hard fast corners is what I like. This may suit other riders perfectly well.HapaHapa wrote:I read a review on the dual front tire scooters that said the design is great in corners. The rider tried and found it tough to dump in a roundabout. Not sure it it was Yamaha or Vespa or Piaggio. I realize a scooter isn’t a cycle, but the articulated dual front tire/suspension is supposed to be very stable.Erratic101 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:43 pmThat’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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Probably true. Also probably true is the dual tires will give lower-skilled riders the confidence to carry more speed into a corner. I don’t think we’ll see these lapping the Isle of Man next year, but I don’t think that’s the point.Erratic101 wrote:I saw that in the video. And it didn’t look like they took those corners with any real speed. There’s no way you get the same kinda lean, angle, and speed in a corner with 2 wheels up front.CGSshorty wrote:Actually, it is supposed to handle very well.Erratic101 wrote:That’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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Very true!CGSshorty wrote:Probably true. Also probably true is the dual tires will give lower-skilled riders the confidence to carry more speed into a corner. I don’t think we’ll see these lapping the Isle of Man next year, but I don’t think that’s the point.Erratic101 wrote:I saw that in the video. And it didn’t look like they took those corners with any real speed. There’s no way you get the same kinda lean, angle, and speed in a corner with 2 wheels up front.CGSshorty wrote:Actually, it is supposed to handle very well.Erratic101 wrote:That’s great if you just want to go in a straight line. I can’t see that handling any serious corners.Sidheguitarist wrote:The Yamaha "Niken" (two sword, from my martial arts days, eg. Musashi's dual wield) The concept was proven years ago by Piaggio with their MP3 line of scooters, so it's not a new idea, but it is definitely a leap forward in performance. The front is where you want all your traction, for sure.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport ... 2019/niken
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Speaking of hard bags, have you seen the new Kawasaki? Mental.jeckyll wrote:That looks like a blast!CGSshorty wrote:I want one of these.
If you get one, always ride with your badge... For when you get stopped.
I also think they make a version with factory bags
Blah blah smrt phone
https://youtu.be/oOJWGRGWZ94
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That H2 touring bike is FUCKING sick!
:D
I love it, but I'd have to have a "get out of jail and keep your license" card. Stack of cards...
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I love it, but I'd have to have a "get out of jail and keep your license" card. Stack of cards...
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I think you've exhausted your lifetime supply...
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You know nothing ...
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I'd be ripping around at top speed just to hear the supercharger howling.
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CGSshorty wrote:jeckyll wrote:Ok! I’ve never been a Kawasaki fan, but holy fuckballs this thing is hot and I f’n want one!!CGSshorty wrote:I want one of these.
Speaking of hard bags, have you seen the new Kawasaki? Mental.
https://youtu.be/oOJWGRGWZ94
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Yamaha also offers a three-wheel scooter, Tricity, looks really cool. The Yamaha Tricity is available in two variants 125cc and 300cc. The Yamaha Tricity 125 gets a single-cylinder engine that generates 9.0 kW of peak power. It comes with v-belt type transmission and its engine is liquid-cooled. Its wet weight is 164 kg and its seat height is 780 mm. I recently read an article on motowag about this 125cc scooter that claims it will be soon launched in more countries. The latest model of the Tricity 125 comes in three colours and it meets the EURO4 emission compliance norms.
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