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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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Motorcycle Guides

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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Up-close view of Niken GT branding on front fairing.

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Niken GT ECU Recall (Japan): What You Need to Know

Yamaha Japan issued recall #5612 for Niken GT and other CP3-powered bikes. ECU programming issue causes throttle sensor wear, potentially leading to stalling.

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The Complete Yamaha Niken GT Guide & Specifications

Welcome to My Yamaha Niken Obsession

The Yamaha Niken’s LMW System Explained (Or: How Two Front Wheels Actually Work)

Yamaha Niken GT: Engine and Performance (Or: Why the CP3 Is Perfect for This)

2023 Yamaha Niken GT: “Revolution Reloaded” (Then Immediately Cancelled)

How Euro Standards Changed Motorcycles (For Better and Worse)

Why the Yamaha Niken Was Discontinued (And Why It Still Breaks My Heart)

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Niken GT ECU Recall (Japan): What You Need to Know