@@johnnyblue4799It is very simple but not easy just reduce the kcals intake for your day and workout.(it doset'n need to be a torture mąke it fun if you like to cook for example cook your own food with good quality products and a little bit of thinking about kcal and you good)good luck
My T7 is just over 74,000kms and I agree with everything you said. I've had her all over the Canadian west, the American southwest and all over Mexico. I've literally never has a single problem with the bike. Not. One. And that tops everything else for me and the type of riding I do. Thanks for the great vid.
i love this channel. no running behind tech, not looking for perfection, no nonsense. just accepting the things the way it is and improving yourself and concentrating on adventure.
That's the type of review we need about every ADV bike. Talking about real world issues, not about figures anybody can read in the sales materials. Thanks a lot, Pavlin, and always grip under the wheels!
There's a guy in the US who is knocking on the door of 200'000 miles on his T7. He is riding for charity. By his own admission it only gets serviced occasionally because he basically lives on it and has had no problems whatsoever. It's great in this day and age for a manufacturer to rest their laurels on reliability and longevity. I really enjoyed your review and straight up perspective, thank you. As an aside my moniker is my bike TDM 850, the T7's grandad engine wise. Same thing, it just runs and doesn't care what roads I ride, how hard I ride it or how far I ride it. Knocking on 100'000kms.
His name is LongHaulPaul, he rides for cancer or some condition. Between SuperTeneres, Teneres, FJ 1300 etc, he has close to a million miles on Yamahas
I bought my Tenere 700 for the same reasons that you outlined Pavlin: Yamaha reliability, simplicity, I'm the traction control. It's a great bike. Paul, Arizona, USA.
Well done Pavlin. I 100% agree with your review. My 2021 Tenere700 has 39000km and I have only had to replace rear brake pads and the front sprocket, other than regular oil changes. That’s it. No leaks, no squeaks, no breaks, nothing has failed or broken. The stock front tire was a safety hazard when it started to wobble uncontrollably, but that was remedied by changing brands. I recently took my dog on a 5000km, 3 week Moto camping trip and awoke every morning knowing my Yamaha would take us to far away places trouble free every single time. Reliability is worth more then everything else when you are hundreds on km away from any type of help. Keep up the fantastic videos.
Thanks for putting this review together Pavlin. 100% agree with you about "Keeping it simple" I am still riding my trusty old 660, start it, ride it and come home with a smile on my face !!
Speaking of Yamaha reliability, you are absolutely spot on! I live in Philippines, I had a Yamaha Vega Force-i, 115cc, dialled up to 79,000 kms in long commutes in 4 years, road, off road, mud, sand, potholes, etc. All I did was converting my wheels to spokes and tires to dual sports. Fuel efficient up to 80km per liter. Never had a problem during my ownership. Just oil changes and two sprocket changes until I sold it eventually. It was my first bike and it's reliability is built like a soldier.
Hi Pavlin I really appreciate your true straight forward comment. Getting a simple bike to travel around is the best solutions. The more simple it is. The more care free. And you enjoy your trip trouble free. Keep it coming always. Thank you 😊
Congrats Pavlin. I followed your trip and will be happy to see your complete episodes. Great feedback. I think I have the same "philosophy" than you. Lighter simpler and easier. When it comes to risk, the biggest risk is doing nothing...
I have had my Tenere for one year now and have travelled 18k on it and it has made the clutch noise fron the very first day, I find that if you let it warm up for 1min and pull the clutch in a few times before moving it usually wont make the noise, great videos Pavlin looking forward to your next trip where are you going next?
Great review I am 19 years old. I grew up riding heavy dirt bikes. The weight really doesn't bother me. This bike blows me away more I ride it. I live close to the applalacian mountains in the U.S. This bike is like cutting butter with a hot knife. It slices through the mountains. I have been able to scrape my pegs in the twistys. Im happy with my purchase its a do everything motorcycle. This motorcycle will never let you down. Its a bike my grandkids could ride one day.
Your 66000km review of the Yamaha soldier was well done. Your experience on this bike accumulating these km's in a wide range of terrain demonstrates accurately the reliability of this bike, which was the key point you made I think, reliability, and overlooking or accepting the shortfalls. I too agree with your assessment about the high center of gravity and the handling on slower twisty roads. I lowered mine with the Yamaha kit, and noticed immediately the grace it showed in the transitions from corner to corner. I lowered mine not because of seat height, as I am 6ft tall with good long legs, instead I lowered mine to address the top heavy element. After a while I got used to it and like you accepted it as a minor shortcoming......as I have my DRZE for real off road riding. Glad you took off the crash bars too, I never liked those, as they seem counter intuitive and dangerous to the legs in a fall. The trick is not to crash... I learned that Yamaha means "mountain blade" in Japan. A soldier marches on, and yes, easily the most reliable bike out there in my general opinion.....Although I will say, Yamaha replaced my rear axle, bolt, and locking plates, as I experienced thread galling, and it was just off warranty......So they stand behind their product and I accepted this fail as rare....I noticed with some basic research that I wasn't the only one, and it has happened on some FZ9's....same axle apparently. MIne was made in Japan as I am in Canada, but in no way does this affect my feeling of reliability, but not hiding the fact that it was worrisome at the time. Every bike I have owned....always has one issue at the beginning it seems
Thanks for this comment. I am also tall enough for this bike. The lowering kit seemed like it might be a good tradeoff for all around handling, if one were just not interested in more technical terrain on a 200 kg bike. I had noticed other reviewers stating it is top heavy compared to the Transalp for instance, talking about better weight distribution. But the Transalp has less ground clearance by over 25mm. Was it just the lowering link and sliding the forks up the clamps? Or were internal changes made in the shock and forks?
@@artfulalias3984 i am 5'7'' (170cm). i lowered front and back by 2cm, but also have a lowered seat, which is really important. The rest is the right boots and i also have a different handlebar, that brings in the angle of the handles to the rider. All this together really does it for me. Now it's perfect. i am not missing any clearance the way i am using the bike, being light weight, no pillion, no luggage, no heavy terrain. Even with some of those, would still be good, i think.
Spot on, it all makes sense, I think in a few years the early models of the t7 will be the best choice to buy in the used market do to their simplicity
Many thanks for honest review. Thinking to switch to T7 from 1250GSA. I am 189cm and 100kg believe this machine will handle it nice. 75% of my riding its off road. I do ride approx 35-40kkm year. One more time thanks for your feedback as user. Greetings from Switzerland
Thank you very much Pavlin :) Your honest and "down to earth" approach to things is something I like so much more than too much fancy talk ;) Your videos are all good fun and informative to watch.
Flawless motorcycle. In Argentina we have no chance to buy this bike. Dont know why Yamaha dont have it here! Anyway, should be perfect for me. Thanks for the video Pav!
Another great video. The T700 is a great bike, many people say the same things as you. I’ve just watched another video where a guy raising money for MS has done almost 170,000 miles on his T700. Well done again. 👏👏
Pavlin, 100% agree with your conclusion. The only thing I have not experienced is the chlutch during starting. Thanks for answering why LCD is vibrating. I will dont fix it, make sense as it is. BTW this is my first bike, I am learner and have only 1800km and dont have skills to compare with other models but I choose it to have a simple versatile reliable bike without automations so I can learn driving in all conditions 😊
The best commentary on technology in motorcycles!!!! I ride a motorcycle because I like the open road , the wind hitting you, twisting the throttle, gripping the clutch to change gears, modulating the front and rear brakes entering corners or approaching hazards, flipping the gear shifter up and down. What else do I need? Let me think… NOTHING. Let’s ride and ride safe.
Sorry I posted the comment on the wrong video. The comment was intended for your latest episode on too much technology on modern adventure bike where you used the GS1300. Somehow my comment landed here. Will be more careful next time. Ride safe.
Fantastic bike! I dont think it can be beaten for that Magadan trip. I had the same problem with soft paniers marking plastics, mine are painted so did not want to do too much damage - i found on Amazon a clear plastic bumper protection tape, that has worked well. One thing i will say, I can only do weekend tours and it was fine for my 800 mile trip.
I noticed in NZ the enduro riders cover their bikes in duct tape to keep the plastic new. ....at least 30 years ago they did. Anyhow....I do the same now....I have a black 22 T7, and a role of black duct tape covers my side panels to protect from my luggage systems rubbing.....and then one day peel it off and like new, and redo. It cost me $ 1.49 a roll. The more I ride my T7, the more I love it..its different alright
Enjoyed your review and telling of your experiences. I agree with you on so many things that I couldn't even list them here. But my favorite quote is when you were describing the dash and say you're not watching a television screen! That was not only hilarious but so true I actually worry if I have too much on the screen that I'm going to be looking down and run into something
Thanks for video Pavlin. After around 35.000km on my T7 around europe on paved and dirt roads I agree totally with your review. Only difference: Mine has got a few gadgets, because I like them. Clutch issue is exactly the same as you described, but I don´t care, because for me it seems only to be the missing lube on the Clutch discs after resting. Have a save ride!
Thanks! I always repeat the English saying: A day when I learn nothing is a wasted day. When I watch one of your TH-cam I'm ALWAYS sure to learn something. Keep youtubing 😃😃😃
Thank you Pavlin. Good review as always. I like the Teneré, but also think it’s too big, too powerfull, tooheavy, so I chose a much lighter bike. And in my country (the Netherlands, very expensive). I chose a Kawasaki Versys X300 and it suits me very well. Does everything I want and without any trouble. Hope to make much beautiful travels with it. Stay save. Cheers, Jack
@@motorcycleadventures So true! I'm still riding the Versys 650 I bought as a first bike six years ago, 70.000 km later. It kind of sucks off-road but it will do it, and I know enough dirt/gravel riding to make it work.
Waaaay out of my league ... Yamaha Tenere Worldr Raid would be my number one once I win win the lottery 😅 But for the moment I'm in love with my Kawasaki KLE500 1996 ❤
Great review thanks. I have the same bike now and I agree with almost everything. Some things I would say: I think getting a wider seat will be good for many. And I don't think this is a good first bike because of the tall size, it's a advanced level bike for when you already know how to ride. I don't have the clutch problem btw. I use 5w35 Ravenol VSW, USVO full synthetic oil.
Thank you for the video. It is the most informative video that I have watched on the Tenere in quite a while. Also good that we are similar in height and taste in type of riding.
I bought WR version after I watched your trips on YTon your Tenere. Yes yes. I know. It is heavier and bigger but I am too. 202 cm and 120 kg and it makes a difference especially during long motorcycle trips. And You know what ? It is great! It is for me probably as yours is to you. Normal version is simply too small for me and all my stuff. Of course I kept it light as I can without hard panniers etc.
Where do you leave your legs on the World Raid? I’m 197cm but I found my knees hitting the tanks the whole time. The regular one is actually better when it comes to this, because nothing blocks the space for my legs!
@@PimRademacher nothing block my legs… I’m sitting normal and have my legs around the tank. Maybe I’m sitting a little but further from the tank? I don’t know how is to sit differently 😊 and my knees do not hit the tank but grab it as these should.
I'm 1.85m, 110 kg... Should I go for the regular one or the WR version? I have a Versys 300 and can't ride for more than an hour because my coxis hurts, I think this is because there's not enough space to stretch my legs properly so most of my weight goes to my lower back
This gentleman really knows his Yamaha T7 ! Many many thanks for a very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and have learned quite a bit about this motorcycle. Ciao, gah (Australia)
Well done pavlin, that has to be the best, and most honest review ive seen on a T7. Love your work and its great to see other places around the world that you visit. The tenere has a cult following here in Australia, perfect bike to get out and go exploring. Im on the shorter side around 5ft'8, i have the low seat on my T7 and it suits me fine, im not flat footed, but the more you ride it in the hills and rough stuff the more confident you become. Thanks for your awesome videos. Cheers 🍻
I would think so with 66 K’s .. what else could you have brought for that money ..and the throb of that brilliant motor never gets tired. Australia seemed the perfect place for this bike where the No 1 thing you need is reliability with huge distances between towns & fuel. well done , great video mate 👌
I enjoyed listening to your REAL ROAD review of the T7. I owned one and covered 42,000k on mine on a mix of small and regional Irish and European roads. I think its a fantastic motorcycle. I loved it and I reluctantly sold it recently..one of the best motorcycles I've ever owned. Thank you for a down to earth review.
Great video. I travel with a pillion 2-3 times per year with camping gear, it goes without problem, taking it easy with 90% roads and 10% gravel. A good compromise for a fun off-roader on the weekend + light traveller.
I really miss your videos while you was in the trip 😅. I dreaming about this bike, actually I'm fully satisfied with my DR800 but 6.5l consumption not allow me to go in the extra long trips. Hope I'll see you on the road once ! Thanks for this video !
Thank you very much Pavlin. I always love to watch your video, even if I have a lot to do. I appreciate your great job, you gave as many good tips. Keep it up. See you on highways, dirtroads, Gravel whatever. Regards from Poland.
Absolutely agree! I also was about to put crash bars on and an anti vibrating bracket for the cockpit but luckily my brain went into thinking mode and avoided me wasting money on stuff I don't need anyway.
Thank you for a great, honest review. One of these is high on my list as I'm trying to decide what I'm going to do due to most of my miles being on tarmac.
Thanks for the great videos. I have a KTM 1190 but I'm planning to buy a Tenere 700. I'm planning for a Balkan trip for this summer and my first stop will be the gorgeous Varna city. Hope to see you there.
Great review of your T7 Palvin. It is a very popular motorcycle in Australia. The rally version is sold out before it hits the showroom floor. I'm glad you enjoy it.
I have mine T7 from May 2023.. I had for 4 years an xt660z and now im with the T7. What a bike, its more flexible than xt660z by far.. But i have some days to thinking that ,when Yamaha release the Tenere 900 !!! I thing that if Yamaha release an T9 will be the better bike of all !!! I mean ,imagine the cp3 engine on Tenere platform... That would be a perfect bike for me and many others.. Hope Yamaha make a move about T9 cause theres no alternarive option at the moment at 700cc engine and higher . Super Tenere 1200 stop released some years now and theres no other model than T7 in Yamaha adv category. So,what you waiting for Yamaha?? Release the king of the kings, release the one and only Tenere 900 !!!!!!!! Waiting to see for new episodes from your big trip !! Cheers from Greece !!
@@motorcycleadventures Yamaha knows you better from yourself !! They are sooooo clever that , even if you have no intrest for something, they can make you to run for it !!! A bit of humor with a lot of truth !
Excellent review 👍 I bought the rally version new, it was on sale here in Ireland last year as they were launching the newer models. It looks great, fun to ride, no complicated electronics, fully adjustable suspension and you can be very confident about reliability. Very happy with my T700 Rally.
One thing which has worked for me for the abrasion in the Yamaha sticker area with rack-less saddle bags is to get some of the clear vehicle/paint protection film installed over the areas where the bags rub. It's tough and "self-healing" to some extent and provides good protection. It is usually installed on cars. Also nice to put on the front of your forks.
Very helpful! Thanks for your long term review. I rented one in Vegas and really liked it. They’re popping up secondhand now so you can find decent deals. Will keep an eye out!
Soooooooo many good points and things that I agree on, especially, simplicity and reliability! One quick comment: the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has the easiest spark plug change I've ever seen/done.
I've done nearly 10k miles on my '22 T7, and I agree with everything you've said. I get a bang / clunk when I put it into 1st when cold. So what I do is before I start the bike, I put it in gear, pull in the clutch and rock the bike to "break" the clutch. This stops the big bang / clunk before you pull away.
I have the same problem with the clutch almost everytime i start the engine and put the first gear. Right now i have 5000 km and this problem started at around 1000-1500 km. I'm glad that i am not the only one who has this issue. Everything else works perfect. Thank you for the video man. It is very helpfull. Greetings from Greece
I’ve done the same Pavlin, bought mine in Lufkin, Texas for $9995 and I bought it because it had the LEAST tech and Yamaha legendary reliability. I added bar risers, slightly taller screen, headpipe and luggage. That’s it. My T7 is still running like new and I expect it will be after I’m gone. I bought the T7 after having my left shoulder replaced and couldn’t ride heavy bikes anymore. I wish I would have bought it sooner.
Thanks Palvin I'm still sticking with my DL650 believe it's the best all around bike and very reliable , have had the KLR650 believe it's suited as a workhorse they are an honest bike. That's my 2bobs worth cheers mate.
I just bought the World Raid version, and I'm in love with it. Everything said in this video is the truth, all the truth and the only truth about this bike.
Love your wood stove with the heat exchanger on the chimney pipe. Never saw that here in USA. Great vid on the T7. I would love one. 72 HP is more than 3X my Honda CRF250L, and twice my Moto Guzzi V7. Really agree with you on riding a simple bike, without extra things that add weight & can fail. If I dropped the T7 while riding alone, I could never stand it back up. I can barely pick up my 146kg/322lb Honda. I try to ride with a buddy, but can't always find someone able to go.
Just to add to my previous comment Pavlin dad and I have decided to buy the Yamaha T7s for our trip to Norway and Iceland honest quality reviews like this that are so refreshing initially after looking at the 890r and reading all the issues Ktm dont fix an having experienced that on two of them dad and I have decided to go with Yamaha Reliability its refreshing to see a nice and simple motorcycle. Hope you are keeping well n thank you for the video sharing your experiences.
Hi Pavlin. I’m a little bit late for the party because I just found your channel. Maybe you already know it but For this cold engine clutch “issue” try before you start bike push it back couple of times on the first gear. It will release clutch discs which are stick to each other after last run. I learn that in 1998 when I start riding. Great channel 👌👍 No BS straight to the point. I’m planning my come back to Poland from Canada after 11 years on T7. Well I was surprised when I figured that there is no commercial boat from Alaska to Siberia 😁
What a great, no bullshit, video! I own a T7, have only done 24000k on it but about 75% off road on trails, lanes etc.. the rest on highway trips with bigger cc bikes for company and i've had no issues running with them at all. I agree 100% with your comments and absolutely love my T7 for all those reasons. I have history with larger bikes but never had a bike make me smile so much on and off the highway. look forward to hearing more about your adventures👍
Bravo Pavlin ! Followed your adventure on Instagram and enjoyed every single post of yours ! Welcome back to Bulgaria Looking forward to your next posts ✌️✌️✌️
I agree with just about all points except one. It is still a very good/perfect ADV bike for shorter people. Lowering link and sliding forks up in triple clamps is a legit solution, and does not compromise handling of the bike much at all.
top review! I'm undecided, I'm 57 years old, I tried it today and I liked it very much but I wonder if it's too uncomfortable for my wife for short-range tourism 150/200 km with aluminum suitcases. However, it's true that I left with a smile after trying it!
Excellent review Pavlin. Sorry i missed your first live stream since you come back from Magadan. Will watch it on Tuesday. Can't wait that you start uploading your trip series. I'm sure the trip was amazing.
I reduced my own weight by 20% - which made many things much easier 😂
Good!
How did you manage to achieve that?
@@johnnyblue4799It is very simple but not easy just reduce the kcals intake for your day and workout.(it doset'n need to be a torture mąke it fun if you like to cook for example cook your own food with good quality products and a little bit of thinking about kcal and you good)good luck
stop drinking alcohol and it will fall off
@@jc7654 If everyone would drink like me, all alcohol producers would have gone into bankruptcy a long time ago...
My T7 is just over 74,000kms and I agree with everything you said. I've had her all over the Canadian west, the American southwest and all over Mexico. I've literally never has a single problem with the bike. Not. One. And that tops everything else for me and the type of riding I do. Thanks for the great vid.
Thanks for sharing!
How many tacos did you eat ?
@@kalnwi2023 A lot. Love the food there!
How is it for highway riding? Is it tiring?
@@fi8er1 It is a great highwy bike.
i love this channel. no running behind tech, not looking for perfection, no nonsense. just accepting the things the way it is and improving yourself and concentrating on adventure.
I appreciate that!
I'm watching this while sitting on my t7 on a random parking lot
Cool, thanks!
That's the type of review we need about every ADV bike. Talking about real world issues, not about figures anybody can read in the sales materials.
Thanks a lot, Pavlin, and always grip under the wheels!
Glad you liked it!
There's a guy in the US who is knocking on the door of 200'000 miles on his T7. He is riding for charity. By his own admission it only gets serviced occasionally because he basically lives on it and has had no problems whatsoever. It's great in this day and age for a manufacturer to rest their laurels on reliability and longevity.
I really enjoyed your review and straight up perspective, thank you.
As an aside my moniker is my bike TDM 850, the T7's grandad engine wise. Same thing, it just runs and doesn't care what roads I ride, how hard I ride it or how far I ride it. Knocking on 100'000kms.
Thanks for taking the time!
the Japanese still have morals. they don't forget that. this bike is the evidence
His name is LongHaulPaul, he rides for cancer or some condition. Between SuperTeneres, Teneres, FJ 1300 etc, he has close to a million miles on Yamahas
@sharathvasudev I think some of the "morals" come from Toyota. As Toyota own a fair chunk of Yamaha and both companies share knowledge and tech
@@ErzbergAdventures I never knew that, cheers.
I bought my Tenere 700 for the same reasons that you outlined Pavlin: Yamaha reliability, simplicity, I'm the traction control. It's a great bike. Paul, Arizona, USA.
Thanks for sharing, Paul!
This is one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen. Thanks man!
Well done Pavlin.
I 100% agree with your review. My 2021 Tenere700 has 39000km and I have only had to replace rear brake pads and the front sprocket, other than regular oil changes. That’s it. No leaks, no squeaks, no breaks, nothing has failed or broken. The stock front tire was a safety hazard when it started to wobble uncontrollably, but that was remedied by changing brands. I recently took my dog on a 5000km, 3 week Moto camping trip and awoke every morning knowing my Yamaha would take us to far away places trouble free every single time. Reliability is worth more then everything else when you are hundreds on km away from any type of help.
Keep up the fantastic videos.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with the model!
Nice...how did you set your dog up for the ride? Do you have any picks}
Tires?
@@jackarock6425 I replaced the pirelli scorpions with Motoz tractionator adventures as soon as I could.
You have single handedly inspired me to buy a T7 and plan a trip around Australia. Excellent video, thank you.
Have fun!
Thanks for putting this review together Pavlin. 100% agree with you about "Keeping it simple" I am still riding my trusty old 660, start it, ride it and come home with a smile on my face !!
Thanks for sharing!
+1 XT660R
Dayum you still have the 660. Mine got stolen so i switched to a ktm duke 690
Speaking of Yamaha reliability, you are absolutely spot on!
I live in Philippines, I had a Yamaha Vega Force-i, 115cc, dialled up to 79,000 kms in long commutes in 4 years, road, off road, mud, sand, potholes, etc. All I did was converting my wheels to spokes and tires to dual sports. Fuel efficient up to 80km per liter. Never had a problem during my ownership. Just oil changes and two sprocket changes until I sold it eventually. It was my first bike and it's reliability is built like a soldier.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pavlin I really appreciate your true straight forward comment. Getting a simple bike to travel around is the best solutions. The more simple it is. The more care free. And you enjoy your trip trouble free. Keep it coming always. Thank you 😊
Thanks, man!
My T700 is now 18 months old and in 26.000 kms I didn't have the slightest issue. Love it to bits...
Thanks for sharing!
Congrats Pavlin. I followed your trip and will be happy to see your complete episodes. Great feedback. I think I have the same "philosophy" than you. Lighter simpler and easier. When it comes to risk, the biggest risk is doing nothing...
Thanks for watching, man!!
My 2019 T7 is 30k km now and didn't have a single issue. I'm 72 kg and couldnt be happier with the suspension and power delivery
Thanks for sharing!
I have had my Tenere for one year now and have travelled 18k on it and it has made the clutch noise fron the very first day, I find that if you let it warm up for 1min and pull the clutch in a few times before moving it usually wont make the noise, great videos Pavlin looking forward to your next trip where are you going next?
I do exactly the same with the clutch every time.
Great review I am 19 years old. I grew up riding heavy dirt bikes. The weight really doesn't bother me. This bike blows me away more I ride it. I live close to the applalacian mountains in the U.S. This bike is like cutting butter with a hot knife. It slices through the mountains. I have been able to scrape my pegs in the twistys. Im happy with my purchase its a do everything motorcycle. This motorcycle will never let you down. Its a bike my grandkids could ride one day.
Thanks for sharing!
Your 66000km review of the Yamaha soldier was well done. Your experience on this bike accumulating these km's in a wide range of terrain demonstrates accurately the reliability of this bike, which was the key point you made I think, reliability, and overlooking or accepting the shortfalls. I too agree with your assessment about the high center of gravity and the handling on slower twisty roads. I lowered mine with the Yamaha kit, and noticed immediately the grace it showed in the transitions from corner to corner. I lowered mine not because of seat height, as I am 6ft tall with good long legs, instead I lowered mine to address the top heavy element. After a while I got used to it and like you accepted it as a minor shortcoming......as I have my DRZE for real off road riding. Glad you took off the crash bars too, I never liked those, as they seem counter intuitive and dangerous to the legs in a fall. The trick is not to crash... I learned that Yamaha means "mountain blade" in Japan. A soldier marches on, and yes, easily the most reliable bike out there in my general opinion.....Although I will say, Yamaha replaced my rear axle, bolt, and locking plates, as I experienced thread galling, and it was just off warranty......So they stand behind their product and I accepted this fail as rare....I noticed with some basic research that I wasn't the only one, and it has happened on some FZ9's....same axle apparently. MIne was made in Japan as I am in Canada, but in no way does this affect my feeling of reliability, but not hiding the fact that it was worrisome at the time. Every bike I have owned....always has one issue at the beginning it seems
Thanks for sharing your experience with the model!
Thanks for this comment. I am also tall enough for this bike. The lowering kit seemed like it might be a good tradeoff for all around handling, if one were just not interested in more technical terrain on a 200 kg bike. I had noticed other reviewers stating it is top heavy compared to the Transalp for instance, talking about better weight distribution. But the Transalp has less ground clearance by over 25mm. Was it just the lowering link and sliding the forks up the clamps? Or were internal changes made in the shock and forks?
@@artfulalias3984 i am 5'7'' (170cm). i lowered front and back by 2cm, but also have a lowered seat, which is really important. The rest is the right boots and i also have a different handlebar, that brings in the angle of the handles to the rider. All this together really does it for me. Now it's perfect. i am not missing any clearance the way i am using the bike, being light weight, no pillion, no luggage, no heavy terrain. Even with some of those, would still be good, i think.
One of the best used bike videos I've seen. Thanks a million.
Glad it helped!
Spot on, it all makes sense, I think in a few years the early models of the t7 will be the best choice to buy in the used market do to their simplicity
Probably.
Many thanks for honest review. Thinking to switch to T7 from 1250GSA. I am 189cm and 100kg believe this machine will handle it nice. 75% of my riding its off road. I do ride approx 35-40kkm year. One more time thanks for your feedback as user. Greetings from Switzerland
Glad to help!
Thank you very much Pavlin :) Your honest and "down to earth" approach to things is something I like so much more than too much fancy talk ;) Your videos are all good fun and informative to watch.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you. Wonderful and informative video. I have always loved Yamaha and the simplicity of the Tenere 700 is a bonus in my point of view.
Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Flawless motorcycle. In Argentina we have no chance to buy this bike. Dont know why Yamaha dont have it here! Anyway, should be perfect for me. Thanks for the video Pav!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Fantastic review I love your channel.
Thanks from Omaha Nebraska USA.
These bikes are still a little hard to find in south Texas. When they hit the show room floor they are gone within one day and for more than MSRP
It is what it is!
Head over to so-cal. Every showroom I've been to has 3-5 ready to go
Another great video. The T700 is a great bike, many people say the same things as you. I’ve just watched another video where a guy raising money for MS has done almost 170,000 miles on his T700. Well done again. 👏👏
Thanks 👍!
Pavlin, 100% agree with your conclusion. The only thing I have not experienced is the chlutch during starting. Thanks for answering why LCD is vibrating. I will dont fix it, make sense as it is.
BTW this is my first bike, I am learner and have only 1800km and dont have skills to compare with other models but I choose it to have a simple versatile reliable bike without automations so I can learn driving in all conditions 😊
Glad to help! Enjoy your rides!
The best commentary on technology in motorcycles!!!!
I ride a motorcycle because I like the open road , the wind hitting you, twisting the throttle, gripping the clutch to change gears, modulating the front and rear brakes entering corners or approaching hazards, flipping the gear shifter up and down. What else do I need? Let me think…
NOTHING. Let’s ride and ride safe.
I understand you, but...
Sorry I posted the comment on the wrong video. The comment was intended for your latest episode on too much technology on modern adventure bike where you used the GS1300.
Somehow my comment landed here. Will be more careful next time. Ride safe.
Fantastic bike! I dont think it can be beaten for that Magadan trip. I had the same problem with soft paniers marking plastics, mine are painted so did not want to do too much damage - i found on Amazon a clear plastic bumper protection tape, that has worked well. One thing i will say, I can only do weekend tours and it was fine for my 800 mile trip.
Thanks for sharing!
I noticed in NZ the enduro riders cover their bikes in duct tape to keep the plastic new. ....at least 30 years ago they did. Anyhow....I do the same now....I have a black 22 T7, and a role of black duct tape covers my side panels to protect from my luggage systems rubbing.....and then one day peel it off and like new, and redo. It cost me $ 1.49 a roll. The more I ride my T7, the more I love it..its different alright
Enjoyed your review and telling of your experiences. I agree with you on so many things that I couldn't even list them here. But my favorite quote is when you were describing the dash and say you're not watching a television screen! That was not only hilarious but so true I actually worry if I have too much on the screen that I'm going to be looking down and run into something
Yes, too much stuff on it is dangerous, because it takes your attention for longer than it should.
Thanks for video Pavlin. After around 35.000km on my T7 around europe on paved and dirt roads I agree totally with your review. Only difference: Mine has got a few gadgets, because I like them. Clutch issue is exactly the same as you described, but I don´t care, because for me it seems only to be the missing lube on the Clutch discs after resting. Have a save ride!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I always repeat the English saying: A day when I learn nothing is a wasted day. When I watch one of your TH-cam I'm ALWAYS sure to learn something. Keep youtubing 😃😃😃
Wow, thanks!
Thank you Pavlin. Good review as always. I like the Teneré, but also think it’s too big, too powerfull, tooheavy, so I chose a much lighter bike. And in my country (the Netherlands, very expensive). I chose a Kawasaki Versys X300 and it suits me very well. Does everything I want and without any trouble. Hope to make much beautiful travels with it. Stay save. Cheers, Jack
Whatever work for you man! Enjoy your rides!
@@motorcycleadventures So true! I'm still riding the Versys 650 I bought as a first bike six years ago, 70.000 km later. It kind of sucks off-road but it will do it, and I know enough dirt/gravel riding to make it work.
I don’t go off-road so I have a Tracer 700 and I must say that the engine is an absolute sweetheart. Good to hear the bike is serving you well.
Thanks for sharing!
Waaaay out of my league ... Yamaha Tenere Worldr Raid would be my number one once I win win the lottery 😅
But for the moment I'm in love with my Kawasaki KLE500 1996 ❤
Fair enough!
One of the best review i ever saw,finally an honest man with balls. Bravo
Glad to hear it!
Great review thanks. I have the same bike now and I agree with almost everything. Some things I would say: I think getting a wider seat will be good for many. And I don't think this is a good first bike because of the tall size, it's a advanced level bike for when you already know how to ride.
I don't have the clutch problem btw. I use 5w35 Ravenol VSW, USVO full synthetic oil.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the video. It is the most informative video that I have watched on the Tenere in quite a while. Also good that we are similar in height and taste in type of riding.
Glad it was helpful!
I bought WR version after I watched your trips on YTon your Tenere. Yes yes. I know. It is heavier and bigger but I am too. 202 cm and 120 kg and it makes a difference especially during long motorcycle trips. And You know what ? It is great! It is for me probably as yours is to you. Normal version is simply too small for me and all my stuff. Of course I kept it light as I can without hard panniers etc.
Good to hear!
Where do you leave your legs on the World Raid? I’m 197cm but I found my knees hitting the tanks the whole time. The regular one is actually better when it comes to this, because nothing blocks the space for my legs!
@@PimRademacher nothing block my legs… I’m sitting normal and have my legs around the tank. Maybe I’m sitting a little but further from the tank? I don’t know how is to sit differently 😊 and my knees do not hit the tank but grab it as these should.
I'm 1.85m, 110 kg... Should I go for the regular one or the WR version? I have a Versys 300 and can't ride for more than an hour because my coxis hurts, I think this is because there's not enough space to stretch my legs properly so most of my weight goes to my lower back
You have to try both and decide. Your height I guess better normal. But is ok for WR as well.
This gentleman really knows his Yamaha T7 ! Many many thanks for a very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and have learned quite a bit about this motorcycle. Ciao, gah (Australia)
Well done pavlin, that has to be the best, and most honest review ive seen on a T7. Love your work and its great to see other places around the world that you visit. The tenere has a cult following here in Australia, perfect bike to get out and go exploring. Im on the shorter side around 5ft'8, i have the low seat on my T7 and it suits me fine, im not flat footed, but the more you ride it in the hills and rough stuff the more confident you become. Thanks for your awesome videos. Cheers 🍻
Much appreciated!
Searching for opinion videos about tenere 700, I found your channel. Hugs from Portugal!
Awesome! Thank you!
I would think so with 66 K’s .. what else could you have brought for that money ..and the throb of that brilliant motor never gets tired.
Australia seemed the perfect place for this bike where the No 1 thing you need is reliability with huge distances between towns & fuel.
well done , great video mate 👌
Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed listening to your REAL ROAD review of the T7.
I owned one and covered 42,000k on mine on a mix of small and regional Irish and European roads.
I think its a fantastic motorcycle.
I loved it and I reluctantly sold it recently..one of the best motorcycles I've ever owned.
Thank you for a down to earth review.
Thanks for sharing!
Yamaha should pay to you for this review. Glad you have a trustable machine that does not disappoint!
I wish!
That is a Golden Review for Yamaha and their T7. You have done it justice and tested it to the limit.
I'll remember your recommendation!
My pleasure!
Great video. I travel with a pillion 2-3 times per year with camping gear, it goes without problem, taking it easy with 90% roads and 10% gravel. A good compromise for a fun off-roader on the weekend + light traveller.
Thanks for sharing your experience and opinion!
I don’t have a Tenere but I’ve got exactly the same kettle as you, even the colour is the same!
Cool!
I really miss your videos while you was in the trip 😅.
I dreaming about this bike, actually I'm fully satisfied with my DR800 but 6.5l consumption not allow me to go in the extra long trips.
Hope I'll see you on the road once !
Thanks for this video !
Any time!
Thank you very much Pavlin. I always love to watch your video, even if I have a lot to do. I appreciate your great job, you gave as many good tips. Keep it up. See you on highways, dirtroads, Gravel whatever. Regards from Poland.
Thanks, man!
Simplicity is the key when you veer into far and foreign territory/terrain. Great bike. Thanks Pavlin
I agree!
Absolutely agree! I also was about to put crash bars on and an anti vibrating bracket for the cockpit but luckily my brain went into thinking mode and avoided me wasting money on stuff I don't need anyway.
Good!
My T7 2023 Tech Kamo arrived yesterday, I hope I enjoy her as you yours!
Have fun!
Great vid , thanks
I am happy owner of '23 T7 . Just like You had 660 before . Both great bikes .
Yamaha - best pianos and motorcycles.
Couldn't agree more!
LOL, I am 174 cm and stepped off an Africa Twin to a Tenere and absolutely love it, I just lean off the side of it.
Thanks for the honest review.
Any time!
Thank you for a great, honest review. One of these is high on my list as I'm trying to decide what I'm going to do due to most of my miles being on tarmac.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great videos. I have a KTM 1190 but I'm planning to buy a Tenere 700. I'm planning for a Balkan trip for this summer and my first stop will be the gorgeous Varna city. Hope to see you there.
Wonderful!
Great review of your T7 Palvin. It is a very popular motorcycle in Australia. The rally version is sold out before it hits the showroom floor. I'm glad you enjoy it.
Cool, thanks!
You are a genuine rider. Using only the essential part of the bike.
Always!
I have mine T7 from May 2023..
I had for 4 years an xt660z and now im with the T7.
What a bike, its more flexible than xt660z by far..
But i have some days to thinking that ,when
Yamaha release the Tenere 900 !!!
I thing that if Yamaha release an T9
will be the better bike of all !!!
I mean ,imagine the cp3 engine on
Tenere platform...
That would be a perfect bike for me and many others..
Hope Yamaha make a move about T9
cause theres no alternarive option at the moment at 700cc engine and higher .
Super Tenere 1200 stop released some years now and theres no other model than T7 in Yamaha adv category.
So,what you waiting for Yamaha??
Release the king of the kings,
release the one and only
Tenere 900 !!!!!!!!
Waiting to see for new episodes from your big trip !!
Cheers from Greece !!
I don't have any plans to change it for now. No interest for T9.
@@motorcycleadventures Yamaha knows you better from yourself !!
They are sooooo clever that ,
even if you have no intrest for something, they can make you to run for it !!!
A bit of humor with a lot of truth !
If you say so...
thanks. great review. i thought this would be my ideal bike but at my height 175cm it was too tall and uncomfortable.
Fair enough!
Excellent review 👍 I bought the rally version new, it was on sale here in Ireland last year as they were launching the newer models. It looks great, fun to ride, no complicated electronics, fully adjustable suspension and you can be very confident about reliability. Very happy with my T700 Rally.
Good choice!
Another great video Palvin! Now it is time to do a U.S. cross country tour 👍😳. Hope to see you soon 😂.
I don't have this in mind for now, but I will on some stage.
One thing which has worked for me for the abrasion in the Yamaha sticker area with rack-less saddle bags is to get some of the clear vehicle/paint protection film installed over the areas where the bags rub. It's tough and "self-healing" to some extent and provides good protection. It is usually installed on cars. Also nice to put on the front of your forks.
I completely removed my stickers and have zero problems now.
Paval, thank you for the comprehensive review. Sometimes I think of changing the T7 but your vid made me fall in love with it again 😊
Any time!
Very helpful! Thanks for your long term review. I rented one in Vegas and really liked it. They’re popping up secondhand now so you can find decent deals. Will keep an eye out!
My pleasure!
Looking to purchase T7.... I thank you for all you have shared..
Very Useful information..
Glad it was helpful!
Always on point.
I have never disagreed with any of your video 😂😂😂.
Another excellent and targeted video, well done.
Many greetings from Greece.
Much appreciated
Great review of a marvelous bike . Simple is Best .👍
I wish you another 66,000 happy kilometers [and more ].
Thanks, man!
Thanks for the wonderful review in the simple ways, I am interested the way you explain the things. Simple better easy to understand.🎉
Glad it was helpful!
U r just awesome with ur analysis of this bike. But I missed your description of the tires...
Please do one on the tires and lights.
Light is good. Tires are matter of choice.
Do you remember seeing this bike prior to production. I bought one but rarely ride it due to back injuries.
Soooooooo many good points and things that I agree on, especially, simplicity and reliability! One quick comment: the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has the easiest spark plug change I've ever seen/done.
Thanks for the info!
I've done nearly 10k miles on my '22 T7, and I agree with everything you've said. I get a bang / clunk when I put it into 1st when cold. So what I do is before I start the bike, I put it in gear, pull in the clutch and rock the bike to "break" the clutch. This stops the big bang / clunk before you pull away.
More or less I do the same.
@@motorcycleadventures I do the same and it works (most of the times).
Thanks Pav. I ended up getting the Honda NC 750X. Not great for off road, but now looking for a small enduro for just that!
Have fun!
Excellent, informative video with a well presented style. Thank You
Any time!
I have the same problem with the clutch almost everytime i start the engine and put the first gear. Right now i have 5000 km and this problem started at around 1000-1500 km. I'm glad that i am not the only one who has this issue. Everything else works perfect. Thank you for the video man. It is very helpfull. Greetings from Greece
Thanks for taking the time!
I’ve done the same Pavlin, bought mine in Lufkin, Texas for $9995 and I bought it because it had the LEAST tech and Yamaha legendary reliability. I added bar risers, slightly taller screen, headpipe and luggage. That’s it. My T7 is still running like new and I expect it will be after I’m gone. I bought the T7 after having my left shoulder replaced and couldn’t ride heavy bikes anymore. I wish I would have bought it sooner.
Have fun!
Thanks Palvin I'm still sticking with my DL650 believe it's the best all around bike and very reliable , have had the KLR650 believe it's suited as a workhorse they are an honest bike. That's my 2bobs worth cheers mate.
Fair enough! Thanks for sharing!
Great video, im 1,70 and lowerd the bike 20mm. workerd out good for me
Good to know!
I just bought the World Raid version, and I'm in love with it. Everything said in this video is the truth, all the truth and the only truth about this bike.
Thanks for taking the time!
Love your wood stove with the heat exchanger on the chimney pipe. Never saw that here in USA.
Great vid on the T7. I would love one. 72 HP is more than 3X my Honda CRF250L, and twice my Moto Guzzi V7.
Really agree with you on riding a simple bike, without extra things that add weight & can fail.
If I dropped the T7 while riding alone, I could never stand it back up. I can barely pick up my 146kg/322lb Honda. I try to ride with a buddy, but can't always find someone able to go.
Thanks for taking the time!
Just to add to my previous comment Pavlin dad and I have decided to buy the Yamaha T7s for our trip to Norway and Iceland honest quality reviews like this that are so refreshing initially after looking at the 890r and reading all the issues Ktm dont fix an having experienced that on two of them dad and I have decided to go with Yamaha Reliability its refreshing to see a nice and simple motorcycle.
Hope you are keeping well n thank you for the video sharing your experiences.
Have fun!
Hi Pavlin. I’m a little bit late for the party because I just found your channel. Maybe you already know it but For this cold engine clutch “issue” try before you start bike push it back couple of times on the first gear. It will release clutch discs which are stick to each other after last run. I learn that in 1998 when I start riding.
Great channel 👌👍 No BS straight to the point.
I’m planning my come back to Poland from Canada after 11 years on T7. Well I was surprised when I figured that there is no commercial boat from Alaska to Siberia 😁
I know that and do it every time, but no results. Instead, I just start slowly.
What a great, no bullshit, video! I own a T7, have only done 24000k on it but about 75% off road on trails, lanes etc.. the rest on highway trips with bigger cc bikes for company and i've had no issues running with them at all. I agree 100% with your comments and absolutely love my T7 for all those reasons. I have history with larger bikes but never had a bike make me smile so much on and off the highway. look forward to hearing more about your adventures👍
Thanks for sharing!
Interesting that you bring comparisons with BMW1250, KTM1290 but never XT1200 super tenere.
This what I ride
Bravo Pavlin ! Followed your adventure on Instagram and enjoyed every single post of yours !
Welcome back to Bulgaria
Looking forward to your next posts
✌️✌️✌️
Awesome, thank you!
I agree with just about all points except one. It is still a very good/perfect ADV bike for shorter people. Lowering link and sliding forks up in triple clamps is a legit solution, and does not compromise handling of the bike much at all.
Doing it you ruin the whole conception of the bike.
@@motorcycleadventures I disagree. It does not affect the concept of the bike that much at all.
I love how you explain everything. That's great to hear.
I appreciate that!
top review! I'm undecided, I'm 57 years old, I tried it today and I liked it very much but I wonder if it's too uncomfortable for my wife for short-range tourism 150/200 km with aluminum suitcases. However, it's true that I left with a smile after trying it!
Thanks for sharing!
You love what you do, isn't it? It's contagious.
Absolutely!
Great vid my friend. I too love this machine.
Thanks 👍
Excellent review Pavlin. Sorry i missed your first live stream since you come back from Magadan. Will watch it on Tuesday. Can't wait that you start uploading your trip series. I'm sure the trip was amazing.
No worries! The first episode I will upload on Thursday. See you next Sunday.
Good stuff! Excellent work! 🆒😎👍!
Thanks for the visit!
I enjoyed a lot your review and totally agree. And i also love my T7. It's one hell of an all-round and bullet proof.
Thanks for sharing!
Love the fire place in the shed. Admiring your shed art too.
Thank you! Cheers!
You look 20 years younger!! I am glad you took my advice and lost the beard. Nice review.
It is a must when I come home.
Totally agreed on the vibrations. If the road is gnarly, challenging or simply beautiful, I just don't loose time looking at the dashboard :)
Good!