Owned one of these for 2 years, amazing machine feels more like a leaning quadbike, extreme grip and stability in the rain and on poorly maintained roads, 16000 miles and rock solid reliability. 75 to 95 mpg depending on how hard you ride.
Good review! As a car driver and as someone who would like one of these fully automatic scooters, this is a way of getting one without the hassle of getting a full motorbike licence. Most of all though I really like the engineering of this trike. It makes it stand out from all the other scooter bikes.
Glad you enjoyed it Stuart. As you say, it’s an easy step into the realms of getting on two wheels. Or in this case 3. Without doing another licence. 🤙
As I get older, three-wheelers appeal to me. I live in two countries. In one, I've have a Can-Am F3-3 [really great ride and surprisingly quick: 1330cc inline triple; 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds] and a Buell Ulysses. In the other, I have a Yamaha SCR950, KTM 390 Duke and a Yamaha Aerox 155 scooter. The Tricity's engine is too small for the weight and way too expensive. I am living in hope that Honda will make a tilting three-wheel scooter with the Africa 1100 DCT engine in it. It won't happen. A Tricity 550 wouldn't be a bad option. Thorough review. Nick
Why do you need to hate on someone who has different views on riding gear? You make your choice, they make theirs, as do I. One of our gang rides in shorts and t-shirt. I wouldn't, but it is his right to do so. I don't judge him. He's a grown man that makes his own choice! I'm armoured gear all the way with lots of jacket vents for the summer! :-)
Why do you need to hate on someone who has different views on people wearing riding gear? 😁. Gear should be like helmets. Some form of protection should be worn at a bare minimum.
@@DSR1YTi agree with you matt.its not about your rights.im sure when shorts and t shirt man comes off,he'll be expecting to get put back together by the already overstretched nhs.its debateable whether someone with that sort of intelligence level should even be on the road.just have a thought for the clear up crew people!
@@JR-cf3whdont think i said why the nhs were overstretched in my comment,but surely protecting yourself in an adequate manner is the right way forward!
I live in a place that I need a car permit to park as it’s a strange place, also never no space to park so have to pay most times to pay to park at my own home. This would be ideal as i could get it on my bit of land.
I have just purchased the 300 tricity after trying the MP3 piaggio. Found the Yamaha a bit more peppy when moving off. Have a bike licence but also have arthritis in my left knee which doesn't help , nice review cheers for now
stomp on that footbrake and it will stop you very quick lol , it does on mine , I have owned for 2 years now , maybe the pads are not bedded in on this one yet , the left brake and footbrake are combined all wheel braking , front right brake lever is front only .
Something different for sure Matt thanks. I believe these are classed as a tricycle in the UK similar to a Reliant 3 wheeler or a trike so technically no Helmet required if you’re stupid enough 😳
I must admit to being that person , I have been out in town with just a beanie on my head 🤠😂 , but then again I remember riding my bikes before the helmet law and not wearing one back then . touch wood still here at 70
I have aprilia sr gt 125cc scooter. Its a nice scooter but a bit to small and a bit underpower for my needs. This sims bigger, higher top speed and looks better option for me. The question I have is, how is accelaration? Is it noteble faster then 125cc 15hp maxiscooter?
easy enough mate, throttle is easy to feather on and off. does feel a little wide going through the gaps, although this is still probably in the mind rather than the bike actually being much wider :)
@@alexanderthegreat9663 its definitely worth a try Alex, being 3 wheels you dont even need to take any further tests, as long as you have your car licence you should be good to go. Just check your local laws 😁
Eight & a half grand? Nope! Two grand less for the Piaggio! "I hate bikers who don't dress..." yet at 5:00, you undertake other traffic? A bit... hypocritical, doncha think?
Love mine, had it for 2.5 years, 13,000 miles. Brilliant machine.
Glad to see its going strong mate. Keep enjoying it.
Owned one of these for 2 years, amazing machine feels more like a leaning quadbike, extreme grip and stability in the rain and on poorly maintained roads, 16000 miles and rock solid reliability. 75 to 95 mpg depending on how hard you ride.
Crazy mileage per tank for sure. Some serious miles on yours. I like it. 😀👍
Good review! As a car driver and as someone who would like one of these fully automatic scooters, this is a way of getting one without the hassle of getting a full motorbike licence. Most of all though I really like the engineering of this trike. It makes it stand out from all the other scooter bikes.
Glad you enjoyed it Stuart. As you say, it’s an easy step into the realms of getting on two wheels. Or in this case 3. Without doing another licence. 🤙
i agree about the protection aswell.at least sun factor 50 is needed in high summer,and a tinted visor.
And a strong thong 😁
@@DSR1YT protecting the old plums is a must.unless you're talking about aussie thongs or 'sandals' to us!
No sandals around here :)
@@DSR1YT thats good to hear!😂
As I get older, three-wheelers appeal to me. I live in two countries. In one, I've have a Can-Am F3-3 [really great ride and surprisingly quick: 1330cc inline triple; 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds] and a Buell Ulysses. In the other, I have a Yamaha SCR950, KTM 390 Duke and a Yamaha Aerox 155 scooter. The Tricity's engine is too small for the weight and way too expensive. I am living in hope that Honda will make a tilting three-wheel scooter with the Africa 1100 DCT engine in it. It won't happen. A Tricity 550 wouldn't be a bad option.
Thorough review. Nick
Thanks nick. Maybe the Yamaha Niken could be on the table then? They do some wonders with these tilting three wheelers for sure. 🤙
Or a Kymco CV3 scooter. Three wheels, just like the Tricity, but twin-cylinders & 550cc.
@@liverush24 I don't think it's available in Thailand. And then there's the reliability.
Why do you need to hate on someone who has different views on riding gear? You make your choice, they make theirs, as do I. One of our gang rides in shorts and t-shirt. I wouldn't, but it is his right to do so. I don't judge him. He's a grown man that makes his own choice! I'm armoured gear all the way with lots of jacket vents for the summer! :-)
Why do you need to hate on someone who has different views on people wearing riding gear? 😁. Gear should be like helmets. Some form of protection should be worn at a bare minimum.
@@DSR1YTi agree with you matt.its not about your rights.im sure when shorts and t shirt man comes off,he'll be expecting to get put back together by the already overstretched nhs.its debateable whether someone with that sort of intelligence level should even be on the road.just have a thought for the clear up crew people!
The nhs isn't overstretched from people wearing shorts on scooters, it's the ever increasing number of non citizens using the services.@@mart7798
@@JR-cf3whdont think i said why the nhs were overstretched in my comment,but surely protecting yourself in an adequate manner is the right way forward!
@@mart7798 And respecting a human right of choice is not to be infringed upon by any man.
I live in a place that I need a car permit to park as it’s a strange place, also never no space to park so have to pay most times to pay to park at my own home. This would be ideal as i could get it on my bit of land.
This could solve all your problems then mate. :)
Bought mine just before xmas...loving it 😊 and the 85-90 mpg 😮
Wish my van got me those numbers haha 😁
I have just purchased the 300 tricity after trying the MP3 piaggio. Found the Yamaha a bit more peppy when moving off. Have a bike licence but also have arthritis in my left knee which doesn't help , nice review cheers for now
Have one took a while to get use to it. Kinda prefer it now over the two wheels. No chain to keep cleaning is a bonus
That's always a bonus, luckily for me the GSA is shaft driven so no maintenance either :). Enjoy your tricity mate.
@@DSR1YT can't argue with that. 😁 Two MT 03 stolen , can't see the scrotes stealing the tricity 🤞
@@justbrowsing1968 ah man, sorry to hear. ive had a bike stolen in the past. too many scumbags out there. Keep it safe mate.
Yeap totally agree with you on protection whilst out riding 👍 these cool tik tokers should all watch a de gloving video.
Don’t think they have enough between the ears to take it in anyway :)
Hi can you do a comparison with the piaggio mp3 300 👍
unfortunately non of my dealers I work with have the piaggio so I won't be able to do this comparison. Sorry mate
stomp on that footbrake and it will stop you very quick lol , it does on mine , I have owned for 2 years now , maybe the pads are not bedded in on this one yet , the left brake and footbrake are combined all wheel braking , front right brake lever is front only .
One down fall for always taking out the new demo bikes, everything is still settling and bedding in.
Yeah.
👍👍
Something different for sure Matt thanks. I believe these are classed as a tricycle in the UK similar to a Reliant 3 wheeler or a trike so technically no Helmet required if you’re stupid enough 😳
Thanks Les, don't tell people they don't need to wear a helmet, they'll end up blaming me when they mess up their face when they come off :)
I must admit to being that person , I have been out in town with just a beanie on my head 🤠😂 , but then again I remember riding my bikes before the helmet law and not wearing one back then . touch wood still here at 70
With the two front wheels, do you still counter steer for cornering or direct steer?
Just steer like normal mate. Not saying you can’t counter steer if you wanted too
Ride it like a normal bike ,I do
Makes me wish I had a license
Easy enough to to get mate. Age depending
I have it, it's not even a year old, it's a great motorcycle. It's for enjoyment, traveling is not for fools and savages.
Enjoy the bike and ride safe
I have aprilia sr gt 125cc scooter. Its a nice scooter but a bit to small and a bit underpower for my needs. This sims bigger, higher top speed and looks better option for me. The question I have is, how is accelaration? Is it noteble faster then 125cc 15hp maxiscooter?
What’s it like for filtering
easy enough mate, throttle is easy to feather on and off. does feel a little wide going through the gaps, although this is still probably in the mind rather than the bike actually being much wider :)
I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these, i have had my car licence for 40 years, are they hard to get used too as i've never rode a motorbike ?
Honestly really easy to get used to, riding in general is easier than it looks. People just make it look hard :)
@@DSR1YT Thanks 😀
I’m a 50 year old who’s never rode a motorcycle before. Try it or stay away?
Depends if you want to stay with the scooter realm or want a motorcycle in 6/12 months?
@@DSR1YT definitely stay with a scooter. Too old for cocking my leg over a sports bike 😁
@@alexanderthegreat9663 its definitely worth a try Alex, being 3 wheels you dont even need to take any further tests, as long as you have your car licence you should be good to go. Just check your local laws 😁
Is it legal to drive between cars with this like 2-wheeler?
Yes its legal in the UK
Yes mate. Cat B and over 21 I believe is all you need. 👍
If i just have a car license obtain before 2013 could I have a passenger on the back or do I need a full motorbike license?
Does this also help to unlock the rear drivers side door ?
Of course Mark, sometimes you do need to climb through the rear window as well.
280 kg, 0 -100 = 14s, Top gps = 123 km/h
Why dont they make the TMax,with this,3 wheel design,: power',a very good idea,sez him
Never say never. 🤙
Cbt in England what a waste of money 😂
Eight & a half grand? Nope! Two grand less for the Piaggio! "I hate bikers who don't dress..." yet at 5:00, you undertake other traffic? A bit... hypocritical, doncha think?
But was I dressed for the occasion ?
No , not just B card , also money to buy a overpriced Tri bike
Ok then. In the UK. What else do you need to ride one of these ?
so long as you passed the car test before 2013 you will have the extra category on your license to ride this without a bike licence .