Yamaha Tricity

Yamaha Tricity (MW 125)
Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Corporation
Production	2014 –
Class	Three-wheeled scooter
Engine	125 cc 4-stroke
Power	8.1 kW @ 9,000 rpm
Torque	10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Transmission	V-Belt Automatic (CVT)
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork, Rear: Unit swing
Brakes	Front: single discs(x2), Rear: single disc
Tires	Front: 90/80-14, Rear: 110/90-12
Wheelbase	1,310 mm (52 in)
Dimensions	L: 1,905 mm (75 in); W: 735 mm (29 in); H: 1,215 mm (48 in);
Weight	152 kg (335 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	6.6 L (1.5 imp gal; 1.7 US gal)

The Yamaha Tricity is a tilting three-wheeled motor scooter made by Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced to the Thai market in April, 2014^[1] after it was introduced in Japan market in September, 2014.,^[2] and the other asian countries, Australia, New Zealand and the european market in 2015. It has not yet been released in Africa or America. A 155cc model is scheduled to go on sale in Europe from September 2016^[3]^[4]

Development

The Tricity was developed by the Yamaha development team in cooperation with race engineer Kazuhisa Takano. It is Yamaha's first three wheeler and was developed because of the success of the Piaggio MP3. Due to patent rights, Yamaha was not able to use the car-like suspension of the MP3, opting for a simpler double fork system. This brought the two front wheels too close together for the Tricity to be licensed for car license drivers, meaning the Tricity missed out on the important market of car license drivers looking for a motorcycle riding experience. Nevertheless, Yamaha were happy with their design and decided to market it to everyday commuters and novice riders. The first model was released with UBS brakes, and in 2015 it was upgraded with optional ABS. The 2016 model is identical to the previous one, but a 155cc version have been displayed at the 2016 Osaka motorcycle show.

Reception

The online reviews of the Tricity are generally positive. The model is credited for its stability, its ability to stay untroubled by poor road surfaces and its brakes, which are considered unusually good for a 125cc bike. Some reviewers have given negative feedback for the engine, which they consider to be underpowered and a bit noisy with too frequent service intervals.

Market reception

So far, the Tricity have not been the success Yamaha was hoping for. It failed on the Thai market and was not very successful in Japan or Europe either. It sold better in the Philippines, where 125cc or less bikes have a larger part of the motorcycle market, and a 158cc trim kit is available. Yamaha dealers in Europe have reported the model failing to attract the novice riders, but instead it gained interest among older riders stepping down.

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References

^ LMW（リーニング・マルチ・ホイール）第1弾　「TRICITY」タイ市場で新発売 Template:Ja - Yamaha Motor Company.
^ 広がるモビリティの世界 LMW（リーニング・マルチ・ホイール）の第1弾　「TRICITY MW125」日本仕様を新発売 Template:Ja - Yamaha Motor Company
^ 23 may 2016 - Bikepoint
^ 23 may 2016 - Headline News

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[1] LMW（リーニング・マルチ・ホイール）第1弾　「TRICITY」タイ市場で新発売 Template:Ja - Yamaha Motor Company.

[2] 広がるモビリティの世界 LMW（リーニング・マルチ・ホイール）の第1弾　「TRICITY MW125」日本仕様を新発売 Template:Ja - Yamaha Motor Company

[3] 23 may 2016 - Bikepoint

[4] 23 may 2016 - Headline News

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