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Euro 6 and Beyond: The Future of Motorcycles in Europe
Euro 6 hasn't been announced yet, but it's coming. So is the 2035 ban on new ICE bikes. Here's what we know about the future of motorcycles in Europe.
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What Are Euro 5 Motorcycle Regulations? (The Short Version)
Euro 5 regulations changed motorcycles dramatically. Here's what these emission standards actually mean for riders—and why your favorite bike might have disappeared.
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The Complete Yamaha Niken GT Guide & Specifications
If you've already fallen down the Niken rabbit hole (or you're just here for the specs), this is your comprehensive technical reference. From LMW system details to the 2023 updates to why Yamaha discontinued the best version they ever made
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Welcome to My Yamaha Niken Obsession
I've been obsessed with the Yamaha Niken since I saw it and sat on one in a showroom. Years of research, hundreds of videos, staying in touch with UK dealers. All for a bike I don't own yet. Welcome to the obsession.
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The Yamaha Niken’s LMW System Explained (Or: How Two Front Wheels Actually Work)
The Niken's Leaning Multi-Wheel system is what makes this motorcycle either fascinating or ridiculous, depending on who you ask. Two front wheels that lean together, providing 80% more contact patch with the road. But how does it actually work—and why?
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Yamaha Niken GT: Engine and Performance (Or: Why the CP3 Is Perfect for This)
The CP3 triple-cylinder engine is perfectly matched to the Niken. It's smooth, predictable, and delivers usable power exactly where you need it. Here's why Yamaha chose the right engine for this weird machine.
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2023 Yamaha Niken GT: “Revolution Reloaded” (Then Immediately Cancelled)
The 2023 Niken GT was brilliant. Yamaha upgraded everything—engine, electronics, panniers. They called it 'Revolution Reloaded' and it wasn't marketing BS. Then they killed it a year later. Here's the cruel irony.
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How Euro Standards Changed Motorcycles (For Better and Worse)
Euro standards didn't just set pollution limits—they changed what motorcycles look like, how they work, and what you can buy. Here's what actually changed and why.
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Why the Yamaha Niken Was Discontinued (And Why It Still Breaks My Heart)
April 21, 2024. That's the day Yamaha broke my heart. They killed off the Niken—just like that. Right after giving it a massive 2023 update. Here's why they discontinued it and why this brilliant, weird motorcycle still matters.
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日本のNIKENオーナーの皆様へ！新しいコミュニティ「NikenPeeps」へようこそ！
Reaching out to Japanese Niken riders here in Japan.