So is the Yamaha Tricity still available in Thailand?

[watcharacters]

After reading the lengthy thread about it, I'm still not sure.

[properperson]

Go and have a look and have a test ride and see if it works for you.....

[MaeJoMTB]

Dropped as a total failure.

[kiniyow]

I no longer see new ones being sold in Yahama Shops..The ones for sale now are mostly 2nd hand

[Briggsy]

I was under the impression it had been withdrawn from sale.

[VocalNeal]

Dropped as a total failure.

Still on Yamaha's website so obviously not. Must be a lot of Americans on here who don't understand that three wheeled scooters are hugely popular in Europe! Why extra stability in wet weather, extra grip when stopping etc. Ability to handle uneven road surfaces like cobbled streets etc. Quite a few ridding around in Bangkok.

Edited December 28, 2015 by VocalNeal

[watcharacters]

Go and have a look and have a test ride and see if it works for you.....

Brilliant reply to a sincere question. I have googled but as is the case, the internet is not necessarily up to date unless it's a forum or news site.

Edited December 28, 2015 by seedy
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[Pinot]

I did a review a Youtube review of the Tricity on Youtube. It was a surprisingly stable bike. I liked it but thought it needed more power.

It's being discontinued in LOS, I believe.

It was a an excellent choice for amateur tourist drivers to rent (not that they should be driving here).

[Badrabbit]

Still being sold new here on Phuket.

[watcharacters]

Thanks all for the replies.

I did ask the Missus to scout around and she found a shop that not only had a brochure but actually let her test drive one.

Her reply to how'd you like it? "it is GOOD"!

That's all I need to hear.

[whimsy]

There was an extensive Tricity billboard campaign running in PTT gas stations over Christmas, so perhaps Yamaha are not ready to give up on it in Thailand. .

[BSJ]

Up country Yammy dealers still have them in stock.

[losworld]

I did a review a Youtube review of the Tricity on Youtube. It was a surprisingly stable bike. I liked it but thought it needed more power.

It's being discontinued in LOS, I believe.

It was a an excellent choice for amateur tourist drivers to rent (not that they should be driving here).

Disagree horrible choice for first time riders. Too heavy. Underpowered. Pain in the ass to park. Wider for splitting lanes. Won't stand without a kickstand. How is this a good choice for beginners? How many times have you seen a beginner rider fall over when in motion?

[papa al]

Had one for a while.

Very stable and safe feeling.

Surprisingly peppy considering displacement/weight.

[KarenBravo]

......and it has the power of making everyone that drives one, look like a complete plonker.

[Badrabbit]

......and it has the power of making everyone that drives one, look like a complete plonker.

Got to be the weirdest looking scooter on sale here and it's true everyone looks a right plonker on it! Edited January 12, 2016 by Badrabbit

[papa al]

"plonker"

good one!

which I could come up with such witicisms.

is "right plonker" and "complete plonker" the same?

[Badrabbit]

"plonker"

good one!

which I could come up with such witicisms.

is "right plonker" and "complete plonker" the same?

"same same but different"

[VocalNeal]

Nah you have to dress like a pirate, this being the 21st century, to look like a plonker. Socks and sandals comes a close second.

If I see someone riding a Tricity, I think to myself "Oh there is someone riding a Tricity"

Edited January 12, 2016 by VocalNeal

[losworld]

Maybe the only advantage to riding the bike is you will be able to park in the handicap parking zone.

[sebastion]

I think they are good for unexperienced tourist riders but i wouldn't be caught dead on one.

Either bike rental shops buy them or aging expats.

I have never seen a Thai riding one.

[Badrabbit]

I think they are good for unexperienced tourist riders but i wouldn't be caught dead on one.

Either bike rental shops buy them or aging expats.

I have never seen a Thai riding one.

I see a Thai man riding the Tricity everyday, even though he is small the bike and rider look very odd together, not one of Yamaha's best bikes.

[VocalNeal]

I think they are good for unexperienced tourist riders but i wouldn't be caught dead on one.

Either bike rental shops buy them or aging expats.

I have never seen a Thai riding one.

Very good for rough Thai roads for anyone who's ego is sufficiently developed but yes maybe not so good for people with low self esteem. Three wheeled scooters are very popular in Europe, even Italy where appearance is everything. Catching on in the US as well.

[KarenBravo]

There is no getting away from it........regardless of what Europe, Italy and the US think.........three -wheeled scooters look crap, naff, ugly, or, as the Thais say, "Cartoon".

[sebastion]

I think they are good for unexperienced tourist riders but i wouldn't be caught dead on one.

Either bike rental shops buy them or aging expats.

I have never seen a Thai riding one.

Very good for rough Thai roads for anyone who's ego is sufficiently developed but yes maybe not so good for people with low self esteem. Three wheeled scooters are very popular in Europe, even Italy where appearance is everything. Catching on in the US as well.

I actually test rode it and found it underpowered and clumsy. Its very forgiving if you make a mistake but its lacking the bike feeling.

If they bought the Piaggio MP3 500 into Thailand at a reasonable price id probably consider it because of the park brake that enables you to sit at the lights without the feet down. It rides like a three wheeled car.

Yamaha dropped the ball on that feature.

Edited January 13, 2016 by sebastion

[VocalNeal]

I actually test rode it and found it underpowered and clumsy.

Same power as PCX 125 but yes heavier. Given a variator tweak makes a huge difference. But it is designed for commuters not for canyons.

Its very forgiving if you make a mistake but its lacking the bike feeling.

The lacking feeling is a known trait. It is a function of the double wheels, but it will effortlessly hand mid corner pot holes or manhole covers.

Oh well I'll be alone then at the auctions when they get there!

[KarenBravo]

Nah......you won't be alone. All the Honda Phantom riders will be there, too.

[GARYZX6R]

I think they are good for unexperienced tourist riders but i wouldn't be caught dead on one.

Either bike rental shops buy them or aging expats.

I have never seen a Thai riding one.

Saw a Thai cop in Udon riding one last week.

Good bike for the right riders..

[papa al]

papa rides solo 99%.

If needed bike for much 2-up would

go w/ TliCitee.

Safest scooter out there.

Tri in Thai [ tli ] means bang/strike, as to a gong.