2022
Yamaha Niken - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 242019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Niken |
| Price | US$ 15999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Aluminum Twin-Spar |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 41mm LMW dual tube fork, fully adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-R15 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake | 20.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Reartyre | 190/55-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Trail | 74 mm (2.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Two front wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 78.0 x 59.1 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multi-plate assist and slipper wet clutch |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 847.0 ccm (51.68 cubic inches) |
| Enginetype | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.56 litres/100 km (18.0 km/l or 42.31 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 129.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Maxrpm | 10500 |
| Onequartermile | 11.25 seconds |
| Power | 115.0 HP (83.9 kW)) @ 10120 RPM |
| Torque | 61.5 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.3 ft.lbs) @ 8480 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
| Zerotoonehundred | 4.00 seconds |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Granite Gray |
|---|---|
| Comments | Two front leaning wheels. |
| Factorywarranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Instruments | All-LCD display |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.17 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2149 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 884 mm (34.8 inches) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 263.1 kg (580.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.