The Yamaha Tricity 300 takes Yamaha’s leaning three-wheeler concept and scales it up into a genuinely premium, larger capacity urban machine, aimed at riders who want the Tricity’s twin-wheel stability with real performance to match. Depending on licence and training, it can also open up scootering to car licence holders looking for a genuine step up from a 125, aimed at riders who want scooter convenience without ever feeling unsettled by a greasy road surface.
A 292cc single-cylinder engine, with a 70mm by 75.9mm bore and stroke, liquid-cooled with SOHC and four valves and a 10.9 to 1 compression ratio, produces 20.6kW at 7,250rpm and 29Nm of torque at 5,750rpm through a V-belt automatic transmission, giving confident acceleration for faster A-roads as well as effortless town riding, with fuel consumption of 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres and emissions of 76 grams of CO2 per kilometre keeping running costs sensible for the performance on offer.
The dual parallelogram front suspension, part of the Leaning Multi Wheel system, works through a small-diameter tube frame with a reinforced head pipe, giving genuinely planted grip and stability that a single front wheel simply cannot match, particularly in the wet. Twin 267mm discs at the front and a 267mm disc at the rear provide strong, well-matched stopping power across both ends, while unit swing rear suspension keeps the platform composed, and 14 inch wheels shod in 120/70 and 140/70 rubber round out a chassis with 130mm of ground clearance. At 239kg with a 795mm seat height and 1,595mm wheelbase, it carries genuine heft for a scooter, reflecting the twin-wheel front end and larger 292cc engine, yet still manages low-speed manoeuvres with real confidence.
Practical touches mark it out as a genuinely premium commuter, storage for two full-face helmets, Smart Key ignition and locks, and a DC outlet for charging devices on the move, backed by a 13 litre tank for sensible range between fills and a comfortable seat with generous legroom suited to longer commutes. It suits riders who want the reassurance of the Tricity’s stability with genuinely usable everyday practicality. GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, welcomes test rides and can arrange finance for riders across Devon, Cornwall and the South West.
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