Tokyo: The Yamaha Niken is based on the MT-09 and shares the same three-cylinder motor, but it’s the first leaning production three-wheeled motorcycle of its type. Yamaha has not revealed too many details and specifications at Tokyo about the Niken, and more details are expected to be released at next month’s EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The only specification released so far is that the Niken uses a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve, in-line triple engine. The three-cylinder engine without question is the 847 cc triple from the Yamaha MT-09.
(Tokyo)In a press release on the Niken, Yamaha said: “This large-displacement Leaning multi-heeler (LMW) is powered by a liquid-cooled, in-line, three-cylinder engine. This model is equipped with LMW technology to reduce the effects of changing ride environments and to deliver a high feeling of stability when cornering. It achieves excellent performance for spirited and sporty riding on various road surfaces and the capability to freely carve through the continuous corners on winding roads. The body design makes full use of the unprecedented front-end suspension mechanism, pairing 15-inch front wheels with dual-tube upside-down forks that visually accentuate the machine’s sporty performance and create a high-quality look and feel at the same time. New Yamaha NIKEN. Ride the Revolution.”
Specifications :
QUICK FACTS & OVERVIEW | |
| Variant Name | Yamaha NIKEN |
| Type | Naked |
| Shades | Gloss Black |
| Current Status | Upcoming |
| Official Tagline | New Yamaha NIKEN. Ride the Revolution. |
EXPECTED PRICE & LAUNCH DATE | |
| Expected Price | INR 16 Lakh (Approx.) |
| Launch Date | Not Announced Yet |
ENGINE & GEARBOX | |
| Displacement | 847 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 3 |
| No. of Gears | 6 |
| Maximum Power | 115 HP (Approx.) |
| Maximum Torque | 88 NM (Approx.) |
| Engine Description | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Gearbox Type | Constant Mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Final transmission | Chain |
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |
| Front Brake | Dual Discs |
| Rear Brake | Single Disc |
| Front Suspension | Dual Tube USD Forks |
| Rear Suspension | MonoShock |
WHEELS & TYRES | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 R17 |
| Front Wheel | Dual 15-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloys |
| Tubeless Tyres | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES | |
| Overall Length | 2150 mm |
| Overall Width | 885 mm |
| Overall Height | 1250 mm |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE | |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Trip Meter | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Clock | Digital |
| ABS Light | Yes |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | |
| Electric Start | Yes |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes |
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | Yes |
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes |
BATTERY | |
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free |
LIGHTING | |
| Head Light | LED |
| Tail Light | LED |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Frame/Chassis | Diamond |
The fact that Yamaha has chosen to reveal more details and specifications about the Niken confirms that the leaning three-wheeled motorcycle will only be released as a 2018 model, and will possibly go on sale next summer.