Yamaha BWs 50 2011 vs. Yamaha Niken 2018

Yamaha BWs 50 2011

Yamaha Niken 2018

Overview - Yamaha BWs 50 2011 vs Yamaha Niken 2018

Yamaha BWs 50 2011

Yamaha Niken 2018

Technical Specifications Yamaha BWs 50 2011 compared to Yamaha Niken 2018

Yamaha BWs 50 2011

Yamaha Niken 2018

Yamaha BWs 50 2011

Yamaha Niken 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	40 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	39 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	3.3 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	3.6 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	7.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	CDI	Ignition	Transistor
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	2-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	49 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Prallelogramm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Drum	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	10 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	10 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,685 mm	Length	2,150 mm
Width	Width	675 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,049 mm	Height	1,250 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,172 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	768 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	AM	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha BWs 50 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha Niken 2018

MEX tested the new tricycle from Japan for you and was very enthusiastic. The front end rides as if on rails on narrow mountain passes as well as in faster radii. The innovative concept of the NIKEN allows for incredibly fast and yet equally safe progress in all weather conditions. The highly praised Cross-Plane three-cylinder has been perfectly adapted for the NIKEN with a little more flywheel mass and a different final gear ratio. To all interested parties: Don't be put off by the looks or the "three-wheeler image". Be sure to test ride it!

Mature overall concept

Great engine

Unprecedented sporty handling

Adjustable chassis

Equipment suitable for touring

Comfortable seating position

Additional safety in all weather conditions

Appearance a matter of taste

Three-wheeler image at the regulars' table

ABS only at basic level

Relatively long final drive ratio

Only one colour variant 2018