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This Is the 2021 BMW R1250RT. More Sophisticated Than Ever
Cristian Predoi October 15, 2020It looks sharper, cooler than before, but it’s still elegant. And besides that, the new BMW R1250RT features an Adaptive…
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Model history versions
Model history
- 2018: The Niken is launched
- 2019: The Niken GT adds semi-soft panniers, heated grips, a comfort seat, taller screen, centre stand and an extra 12v socket to the base mode to make it more practical for touring on.
Other versions
The base model Niken was launched in 2018 and costs £13,642. This lacks the touring capabilities, however is largely the same machine.
Yamaha NIKEN Specs
ENGINE
| Engine Type | 847cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder; 12 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0mm x 59.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Transmission | 6-speed; miltiplate assist and slipper wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
CHASSIS
| Suspension / Front | 43mm/41mm LMW dual tube fork, fully adjustable; 4.3-in travel |
| Suspension / Rear | Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping; 4.9-in travel |
| Brakes / Front | Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm; ABS |
| Brakes / Rear | Hydraulic disc, 282mm; ABS |
| Tires / Front | Dual 120/70R15 |
| Tires / Rear | 190/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS
| L x W x H | 84.6 in x 34.8 in x 49.2 in |
| Seat Height | 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 59.4 in |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 20.0° |
| Trail | 2.9 in |
| Wheel Track | 16.1 in |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Maximum Lean Angle | 45.0° |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.8 gal |
| Fuel Economy** | 42.3 mpg |
| Wet Weight | 580 lb |
WARRANTY
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
Engine
Next up: Reliability 3 out of 5 (3/5)The triple motor is effectively the same as the MT-09’s unit, however the Niken’s crank has 18% more inertia as well as revised fuel maps.
The issue is that while in the MT/Tracer/XSR ranges the triple makes for a spirited performer, the Niken is lugging around an extra 50kg of weight (a Tracer GT is 215kg, the Niken GT is 267kg) and that does make it feel more lethargic.
It’s still a brilliant motor, but in the Niken it lacks the pazzaz you get in the two-wheelers that make them so appealing and fun to ride.
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