Yamaha Tricity (not a bike)

[nerrrd]

The new Yamaha Tricity:

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201403/yamaha-tricity-09_600x0w.jpg

But wait, it's not a bike, it a scooter, you might say; except actually it's neither, it's a car. From this article:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/68969029/oddbutpractical-yamaha-tricity-finds-favour-with-novices

"These are capped by the decision of Land Transport New Zealand to classify it as a car. This allowed Rose and Nick to step aboard it without having to go through the convoluted process of getting a motorcycle licence first, and both were quick to realise that ongoing registration costs would be lower with this official identification of the Tricity, which was aided by Yamaha NZ commissioning the manufacture of a locally-made front number-plate holder for it."

So for those NOTGATTs out there, I guess you don't even need a helmet - score!

[mossy1200]

If its a car then it would need 2 headlights X distance apart and seatbelts? No helmet required. Or has this changed. Im old.

[Akzle]

can it skid au

[awa355]

If its a car then it would need 2 headlights X distance apart and seatbelts? No helmet required. Or has this changed. Im old.

In Aussie it is seen as a motorbike as the wheel track is too narrow to be classed as a car. Here, the govt have decided it is a car. That may change. It is lighter than the Yamaha two wheeled scooter.
A good review here showing the stability of it on uneven surfaces. Terrible voice but the clip is quite good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2fnEmWQ7so

[Moi]

What with this and the "I'll have a winter break in the Cooks and get a bike licence when I get home' is it any wonder that ACC are rubbing their hands in glee and looking at increasing PTW levies...

If it leans like a bike, it is a bike...

Although the EU has a ruling on the front wheel track which allows for riding PTWs like this on a car licence with provisos...

[HenryDorsetCase]

If that's a car what is a Can Am Spyder?

Or those Harley trikes?

I am confused.

I really like the concept of this. There is video on the net of a guy knee down on a Piaggio MP3.... yeee haw!

[Moi]

If that's a car what is a Can Am Spyder?

Or those Harley trikes?

I am confused.

I really like the concept of this. There is video on the net of a guy knee down on a Piaggio MP3.... yeee haw!

I'm going to suggest that the Can-Am is registered as a car, looking at the ones for sale on trade me they have a car registration plate [ABC123] rather than a bike plate.

The Piaggio MP3 requires a motor cycle licence as they're registered as bikes... which, IMHO, is what these Tricity scooters should have been registered as.

[george formby]

I really like the concept of this. There is video on the net of a guy knee down on a Piaggio MP3.... yeee haw!

There is a vid of a dude on the infield of a race track on a Tricity. Yeah, stick knobbies on em! Had me eye on this scoot for awhile. I'm waiting for the Tricity MT07. Turbo. Now that would be a proper scooter pooper commuter.
Ditto on the concept, love it.

[Esherwin]

I bought this a couple of weeks ago. Brilliant scoot :) gives you good confidence round corners and breaks well. Im a newbie so a 125cc is enough.. better than a 50cc ped anyway

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[Latte]

Interesting quote in the article about parking convenience. I'd be pissed if it's using up bike parks when it's not registered as a bike.

[Moi]

Interesting quote in the article about parking convenience. I'd be pissed if it's using up bike parks when it's not registered as a bike.

+1

Also, the annual licence [rego] cost avoids the ACC levies paid by someone on a GN125...

[Reckless]

I bloody pleased its not classed as a bike :)
Because they will be ridden (oopps driven) by the shorts and jandels brigade and wont go on our ACC stats.
Thats only if the people at the scene no not to put bike down??

This would also be perfect for the electric Scenerio, plenty of room for batteries.
Make a great peak hour traffic mover thats for sure.

[Tazz]

Yeah, stick knobbies on em!


http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/yamaha-03gen-three-wheel-prototypes-20.jpg

[dinosaur]

http://www.4-mc.co.uk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=j127RX9S7vw


mate of mine came up with this for couriers in London

[Bassmatt]

If its a "car" does it require a seat belt?

[Reckless]

If its a "car" does it require a seat belt?

Not sure about the law these days but when my mate had a V8 trike it was helmet=no seatbelt, No helmet=seatbelt?
But it was soooooo long ago I don't have a clue if it was registered as a car or bike?
Hold on?? I think I remember him having to choose either system before his first rego?
He chose a lap belt we never wore helmets.

[carver]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb6URzDE_vQ

[Papa Bendy]

I read a review of the Vespa trike with the same trapezoidal front suspension - they might have invented it - and it was a couple of seconds (!) faster round an indoor go-kart than their two- wheeled GT250 which I think had the same engine.


Sent when I should be working.

[Esherwin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb6URzDE_vQ
Lol, lets compare a scooters handling capabilities through twisties against sports bikes. No bias in that vid

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[Qkchk]

If that's a car what is a Can Am Spyder?

Or those Harley trikes?

I am confused.


As far as I know, two wheels out the front and one at the back = Car Licence (with the exception of the Piaggo)

One wheel out the front with two at the back = Motorcycle Licence.

Just had a chap turn up for his CBTA Restriced Training and Test this morning on a Yamaha Tricity - had to turn him away (due to being classified as a car) :doh:

You gotta wonder how the NZTA decided that this was a car?

[Scubbo]

does that mean it gets car rego $?

[Ender EnZed]

does that mean it gets car rego $?

Correct, same as the Can-Am. I think there's still some special rule about needing to wear a helmet though.

[Daffyd]

I think the NZTA f**ked up on this one...

[Scubbo]

ooer thats not to shabby? anyone have one and can comment on what the rego cost is? would be great if it were the $136? one that "safe" cars get heehhee

[Ender EnZed]

ooer thats not to shabby? anyone have one and can comment on what the rego cost is? would be great if it were the $136? one that "safe" cars get heehhee

A quick Google didn't find me a ready answer but, from memory, I think it's about 230 compared to about 430 for a regular 2 wheeled 125cc scooter.

[Scubbo]

thats bloody good -- what a crazy registration system we have :|

[awa355]

[QUOTE=

Just had a chap turn up for his CBTA Restriced Training and Test this morning on a Yamaha Tricity - had to turn him away (due to being classified as a car) :doh:

You gotta wonder how the NZTA decided that this was a car?[/QUOTE]

In Australia, and elsewhere, the narrow wheel track of the front wheels means it cannot be classed as a car. NZTA seems to be on their own on this one.

[Gremlin]

I thought there was also some basis around NZ New or imported, with one being classed as cars, and one as bikes? Stuff like Can-Am, also the Piaggio MP3 etc.

Also wonder how you can class something like that as a car, but then do they somehow require a helmet? Imagine being pulled over by the police because you're not wearing a helmet and you tell them it's a car...

Would be mint for commuting with low rego costs... :laugh:

:facepalm:

[Robbo]

How would you explain not wearing a seatbelt, if it's a car? They really need a classification of "Other" rather then "Car" or "Motorcycle" then that would give them a separate set of specifications and regulations to adhere to. Although, i have no doubt that if this became the case, then they would be charged Motorcycle registration costs.

[RGVforme]

Lol, lets compare a scooters handling capabilities through twisties against sports bikes. No bias in that vid

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0.57......Passing on double yellow lines? Or just bad video angle.

[awa355]

According to Yamaha Australia, 113 Tricity scooters have been sold in NZ to date.
That surprises me, I would've thought maybe about 20?. Hardly a highly sought after style. Possibly the lower rego cost is a deciding factor.

[eldog]

The Tricity is a good example of a motorcycle company looking at a niche market and developing a machine which ticks most if not all the boxes.

When is visited Europe a few years ago, in particular Rome had a very large culture of scooters such as Vespas etc. Lots of younger townies using this as a transport to get around, often 3 - 5 abreast going around corners etc.

They look cool/modern and easy to ride and would suit most newbies.
Parking would be a breeze.
I have seen them used as Pizza delivery vehicles, had good acceleration on the hills for what it is.

It isn't a sports bike

[GrayWolf]

Correct, same as the Can-Am. I think there's still some special rule about needing to wear a helmet though.

correct, a few countries register Spyder's as a 'car', so in NZ we get 'car rego', yes I own one as well as 2 wheels {the canam's my car} :bleh:
but they are treated as a motorcycle in all other respects, no seatbelts, but must wear a helmet.