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Yamaha Mwt-9
6.5/10 Naked

Yamaha Mwt-9 Review

"Buy a used Niken instead — it's the real thing."

Tech-obsessed riders wanting genuinely different three-wheel experience $8,000-$12,000 used 2018-2023
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Used Buyer Review

The MWT-9 is one of those bikes that makes you question everything you thought you knew about what a motorcycle should look like — and honestly, that's the point. Yamaha's three-wheeler concept never hit full production, so if you're hunting one down, you're chasing a show bike or prototype, not a dealership used unit. That said, the hub-center steering and leaning trike layout it previewed fed directly into the Niken, which did make production in 2018. If you're actually after the MWT-9 aesthetic and that three-wheel leaning experience, redirect your budget toward a used Niken. You'll get the real-world version of everything the concept promised — LMW tech, serious front-end grip, and that unmistakable presence. Used Nikens hover around $8,000-$12,000 and are genuinely rewarding machines once you trust the front end. Don't chase a ghost when the production version exists and is surprisingly practical.

Pros

+Groundbreaking LMW technology previewed
+Niken successor fully delivers
+Turns absolute heads everywhere
+Serious front-end cornering grip

Cons

-Never reached production reality
-No actual used market exists
-Heavy and wide handling
-Niche limits resale options
warning
Avoid if

You want standard handling or tight parking

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