Yamaha Niken 900
The Yamaha Niken 900 has a top speed of ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure), produces 115 hp and weighs 263 kg. Motoryk rates it 7.5/10.
ืืืืื ื ืืงื ืืืฆืื ืืฉื ืช 2018 ืืืจืกืช ืืืฆืืจ ืฉื ืงืื ืกืคื MWT-9, ืืืืืืช ืืช ืืื ืืืืืืืช Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW) ืฉื ืืืืื ืขื ืฉื ื ืืืืืื ืงืืืืื ืืืฆืืืืช ืืฉืืคืจืช ืืคืื ื. ืืื ืืฉืชืืฉ ืืื ืืข ืืฉืืืฉ ืฆืืืื ืืจืื CP3 ืฉื 847 ืกื"ืง ืืืฉืืชืฃ ืืคืืืคืืจืืช MT-09, ืื ืฉืืืคื ืืืชื ืืืืืื ืืืืืื ืฉื ืกืคืืจื ืืืฆืืืืช. ื- Niken ืืืื ืืืืืชื ืืื ืืืืคื ืืขืื ืืืืื ืืื ืืจืืฉืื ืื ืืืืฆืืจ ืืืืื ื ืืขื ืฉืืืฉื ืืืืืื, ืืืฆืืข ืืืืื ืงืืืืช ืืืืืช ืืืื ืืช ืชืื ืฉืืืจื ืขื ืืืืืช ืจืืืื ืขื ืืืคื ืืข ืืกืืจืชืืช.
115 hp
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87.5 Nm
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263 kg
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~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
ืืืืจืืช ืืจืืืช
5.5โ6.5 L/100km (approximately 15โ18 km/L, real-world average)
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๐ง Service Schedule & Parts
Affiliate ยท we may earn| Service item | Every | Typical cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ข๏ธ Engine oil + oil filter | 6,000 km / 3,500 mi or 12 mo | $40-80 | ๐ข๏ธ Buy โ โ๏ธ Buy โ |
| ๐ฌ๏ธ Air filter | 12,000 km / 7,500 mi | โ | ๐ฌ๏ธ Buy โ |
| โก Spark plugs | 12,000 km / 7,500 mi | โ | โก Buy โ |
| ๐ง Valve clearance check | 24,000 km / 15,000 mi | $250-500 | |
| ๐ Brake pads | 15000-25000 km | $60-120 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ง Brake fluid | 24,000 km / 15,000 mi or 2 yr | โ | |
| ๐ง Coolant | 24,000 km / 15,000 mi | โ | |
| ๐ Tires | 8000-15000 km | $400-700 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ฉ Major service | 24,000 km / 15,000 mi | $400-700 |
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Unique Leaning 3-Wheel Tech
The Niken uses Yamaha's LMW (Leaning Multi-Wheel) technology with two front wheels that lean like a traditional motorcycle, providing dramatically improved cornering grip and stability in wet or slippery conditions.
Watch the Steering Linkage
The complex front suspension and steering linkage system requires regular inspection and lubrication โ neglected maintenance can lead to expensive repairs, so always verify service history before buying used.
Holds Value Well
Due to its niche status and limited production numbers, the Niken retains resale value better than many standard motorcycles, though its higher-than-average new price (~$15,000 USD) means the used market can still offer strong deals.
ืืืจืืช ืืืคืจืืื ืืคื ืฉื ื
ืืฉืงื ืจืืฉืื ืืช ืฉื ืชืืช ืืืืื ืจื-ืืืืื ื ืืื ืขื ืื ืืข CP3 847 ืกื"ืง; ืขืืืื ืืื ืฉืื ืื ืืืจื ืืืื.
ืกืงืืจืช ืงืื ื ืืฉืืืฉืช
"A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty."
$8,000-$12,500 usedThe Niken is genuinely weird, and that's exactly the point. That three-wheel leaning front end isn't a gimmick once you've ridden it โ it inspires serious confidence in corners and wet weather that no conventional bike can match. The MT-09 engine underneath is punchy and characterful, though the older 847cc unit in earlier models can feel rough at low revs. Used prices have softened nicely, which is where these make real sense. Check the LMW linkage carefully on any used example โ it's complex machinery and servicing isn't cheap. Front tyre replacement costs three times what you'd expect, and not every dealer will touch it. Yamaha's reliability record here is solid, but find a specialist-serviced example if you can. Look for bikes with full history and avoid anything that's been dropped, because assessing front-end damage is genuinely tricky. It won't appeal to everyone and it attracts stares at every fuel stop. But if wet-weather confidence or physical limitations make conventional riding difficult, the Niken solves real problems rather than invented ones.
Variants of the Yamaha Niken 900
Same bike, different trim or year-range โ pick the one matching the listing.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Yamaha Niken 900 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 2 CRITICALRock handlebars, feel for looseness in linkage joints
Inspect both front tires for uneven tread patterns
Slow-speed figure-eights, check for smooth lean movement
Check service history, look for rust around front linkage
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Reliable engine, expensive unique front-end maintenance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Yamaha Niken 900? +
LMW front suspension wear and play: Rock handlebars, feel for looseness in linkage joints (serious) | Front tire wear uneven or premature: Inspect both front tires for uneven tread patterns (moderate) | Steering feel notchy or binding cold: Slow-speed figure-eights, check for smooth lean movement (moderate)
Is the Yamaha Niken 900 a good motorcycle? +
A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty. Rating: 7.5/10. Best for: Riders wanting wet-weather confidence above everything else. Avoid if: You prioritise light, nimble urban commuting.
What is the horsepower of the Yamaha Niken 900? +
The Yamaha Niken 900 produces 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm, with 87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm of torque. Top speed: ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure).
Is the Yamaha Niken 900 good for beginners? +
Not really โ the Yamaha Niken 900 is better for experienced riders (115 hp can be intimidating). Riders wanting wet-weather confidence above everything else Avoid if: You prioritise light, nimble urban commuting
Is the Yamaha Niken 900 reliable? +
Owners report 2 critical issues to watch for on the Yamaha Niken 900, notably: LMW front suspension wear and play (Rock handlebars, feel for looseness in linkage joints). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Yamaha Niken 900 good for daily use? +
Riders wanting wet-weather confidence above everything else Fuel: 5.5โ6.5 L/100km (approximately 15โ18 km/L, real-world average).
How fast is the Yamaha Niken 900? +
The Yamaha Niken 900 reaches a top speed of ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure), producing 115 hp at 263 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Yamaha Niken 900? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Yamaha Niken 900, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/yamaha/niken-900/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
