Yamaha Tricity 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

Let's be straight — the Tricity 125 isn't a motorcycle, it's a maxi-scooter with a party trick: that third wheel up front. And honestly? It works better than you'd expect. The leaning front axle system gives genuinely impressive wet-weather grip, and for city commuting it's confidence-inspiring stuff, especially for riders still building experience. The 125cc engine is gutless above 50mph but perfectly adequate for urban slogging. Used examples tend to cluster around the 2014-2019 era now, and mileage matters less than condition here. Check the front axle assembly carefully — any clunking or stiffness in the leaning mechanism is a red flag and expensive to sort. Bodywork cracks are common on neglected examples, and the underseat storage is laughably small. Fuel economy is stellar though, pushing 100mpg easily. The Tricity is genuinely niche — it's not fast, not exciting, not prestigious. But if you want something different that genuinely solves the wet commute problem without full motorcycle commitment, there's real logic here.