Who was Yamaha Tenere 700 made for?
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- Is this motorcycle for you?
I am 1.70 and weigh 70 kg, would you recommend this Tenere to me? Is it good for traveling with passenger? Can I keep a cruising speed of 150km/h? I plan to ride it mostly off-road, what do you think? What are the necessary modifications of this model? In this video, I will answer all of these questions.
Questions like these receive almost every single day. Even though I already made a number of videos about the model, it looks like they were not enough and people keep asking and asking...
I remember one of my teachers, use to say that if people cannot understand what you are talking about you probably need to work on the way you explain things. That's why I decided to make this video that will combine the most popular questions and provide easy-to-understand answers.
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Best video for T7 buyers ..Thank u man
Glad it helped!
I love this Bulgarian sarcasm.
And I love the no garbage filler content of these videos. Straight to the point and truth. Well done. I will subscribe to your channel from Australia
Thanks, man!
I have now bought the T700 as a second motorcycle. For me, there is no alternative to the Tenere, in terms of price - performance. Each owner is very satisfied with this motorcycle.....that says it all!
I agree!
Very well put Pavlin - common sense really - if you want to fly, get an airplane....etc
Absolutely!
i'm 1.68m, 75kg. i can only touch with my toes on the ground. i'm not even closer to a Pro but already ride a ton of bikes.
impressions: good looking bike, very reliable ( common sense ), average price. for open / long roads its good, offroad light / gravel its funny. with a second passenger i do not recommend. ( with my height of couse ). both will be unconfortable.
enduro ( technical riding )forget it.
now, what was my best experience? city / traffic. just perfect
Thanks for sharing!
It’s not only your height. I’m 180cm tall but my inseam is only 72cm. I’m on my toes and it’s ok riding under good situations but stopping over a low spot can be a problem. Reaching for the ground with your toes and not finding it will kick your adrenaline up rather quickly.
I understand
- what would be your choice?
890
Good luck!
Its made for people who have money
Without money you cannot buy any bike.
@@motorcycleadventures If you didn't work in Germany and you didn't have courses to sale/youtube, you wouldn't buy this bike.
anyone with the bucks
If you say so...
The tener is for yuppies with too much cash in their bank account and they want to thin it out a bit. Especially since you then have to buy a beater bike so you don't scratch the tenor 700.
If you say so...
im a 70/30 road/offroad rider. taller at 6'1... so Yamaha Tenere 700 is perfection. affordable, INDESTRUCTIBLE, looks amazing, drives like a dream, inspires me to push myself to be a better rider. seriously love this bike. i did upgrade the rear spring cuz im like 220lbs. crash bars... done.
You said you have more than 100Kg and the springs are factory made for 70...80Kg rider. Aren't the stock springs too soft for you, maybe needing harder springs ?
Yes they are too soft to me and I plan to change it very soon.
Just purchased one in 🇨🇦. Been riding a 2010 GSA for 10 yrs. I'm 5'10 160lbs.
Enjoy it!
@@motorcycleadventures oh I will thx!
Exactly. My husband is 1,76 m tall. He rides his standard Ténéré no problem. But: he has been riding two wheeled, motorized vehicles from age 15 on, so he has tons of feeling and experience for it and has the technique down. He much prefers this type of motorcycle to anything else. He rides my Tracer and recently our daughter's 125cc MT from time to time (he checks them every spring before riding season begins, and this is part of the routine). You really have to be into this type of top-heavy, tall bike. Absolutely test-ride it before buying it.
Thanks for sharing!
172cm 5'7" here... yeah I drop it a bit more than I would like but I would not consider it a deal breaker... I do off-road as well. It's OK.
Ok
Agreed!
I'm 6.2ft. And it fits me. But i still struggled with the weight at first. Out of shape, smaller persons with little experience riding wouldn't suggest. Maybe something like 350 dp bike. Or 450. Cc
Agree!
This is one of those great videos where viewers fantasies meet cold hard facts learned from years of real world experience.
The adventure bike marketing machine who utilize pro riders ,"tweaked" machines and amazing locations are "real world" for only a tiny tiny minority.
Thank you for telling the simple, plain truth.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The entire real adv touring community in India is waiting for this bike like achieving Moksha. But Yamaha doesn't care a damn about its India presence😢
It is what it is!
Pavlin, I think it is made for fellows like you and me. Our clock is ticking faster than many others and we just need to be riding as soon and far as we want. No craziness, just a need to be able to come and go at will. Not sitting around the repair shop waiting for parts or repairs. Sometimes not even taking the time to answer crazy BS questions. Twist the grip, RTW. Ride time.
Fair enough!
Good way of looking at it,I think I feel the same.Body not as fit as strong as it used to be.My big super tenere 1200 getting to be a hand full.
I'm 1.78m tall and to have a more secure footing for my XT660Z Tenere I bought motorcycle boots from Daytona (M Star GTX). The boots have an approx 6cm heel height which means I added 3cm to my height without investing in expensive mods for my bike (I needed new boots anyway).
So riding boots help you…!? Good stuff brother didn’t know this!! Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing!
Spot on.
I really thought this was my next bike, but at 1m75 I am on the limit and she took one look at the pillion's seat and said forget it. Management has spoken...
We now use a modified cb500x with different suspension and underside protection which suits us well as we are both small and our 90kmh travel pace is easy for this bike.
Happy, safe travels 👍
You made the right choice!
The new VStrom would be great for you. Years ago, I was shopping for the Tenere 660 to travel with my wife but, we decided to go with the vstrom 650 and man, that was a great decision. It is much more comfortable for her in long highway trips and even a bit of nice dirt.
Thanks so much for this video! I have been torturing myself for some time now about this bike that I find incredibly attractive. I am 170 cms and I was told by the dealer (who had one in stock) that it could be lowered etc. but since I couldn’t try it I couldn’t get myself to pull the trigger on it. I could hardly climb on it in the showroom let alone putting it up in order to ride it… This video sets my mind at ease. I know now that it is simply not for me. 😢
Glad I could help!
I am 1.68 and 68kg and I ride a norden ofroad with no problems
For now
@@motorcycleadventures wy for now?
Such bikes I call 1,5 person motorcycles.
Exactly!
I'm 168cm and 65kg and I don't see any better choice for me in the market. I just have to work out and get used to lifting the bike
Please don't buy this model! It is just not for you.
@@motorcycleadventures Which other Yamaha is suitable for someone of my weight and height and wants to drive 500km per day offroad.
Pillion need to be small. My wife is 55kg and 1,60cm and sometimes we travel together on Tenere. 300-500km/day is possible from time to time, but yeah i mostly riding alone. So i dont need to have another travel machine, we can do that on Tenere. But im also not too big 81kg/177cm. All i wanna say that sizes are very important, biggest persons can have a problem.
I forgot that we use comfort seat for pillion from Yamaha ori store.
Fair enough!
Everybody is talking about shorter riders and how the motorcycles fit them or not, and almost all motorcycles are designed exactly for small riders!
Nobody talks about tall riders. And I mean TALL, not normal (up to 190cm). For example, I'm 203cm and 105kg, what choice do I have? I sat on so many motorcycles and I always feel like a giraffe on the bicycle. Only T7 and AT are somewhere near being the acceptable size.. and I'm not talking size of the fairings but the leg room.
At 5'5 with short legs I beg to differ! It seems like 5'9-6'0 is the target range for most bikes. There are many more off road/dual sport bikes with seat heights north of 900mm than there are with seats lower than 800mm.
@@chrisjohns9631 you're right, in off road/duall sport big bore category that might be true. Although there are lots of smaller ADVs out there. But I meant in general. Generally, motorcycles are much more suitable for smaller riders, that's the fact.
It is what it is!
Rider height
As important as seat height is also seat width between riders legs.
Having some of seat removed can greatly help.
Also I think riders should get comfortable with having 1 solid foot on ground rather than thinking you need to have both solidly planted.
In my opinion anyone who wants to ride a ADV (ie high mass, high center of mass) on anything other than gravel roads, should do significant training on a dirt bike (half the wt of ADV) in various conditions (dirt, gravel, rock, mud)
I agree!
as usual, very good advice , thank you Pavel sharing your experience. on my side I experienced the same, from AfricaTwin 10%dirt road, to Husky 701 E 60% real off-road, to KTM500EXCF for 80% off-road. I'm 1,78m tall at 80kg. I lowered the 701 from 92cm to 88cm seat height after 1year and 3drops on eneven ground with 1 injury, while the 94cm of my 500 is not an issue as it is so light. I sold my 701 to buy a KTM890R for more asphalt and dirt trip but no real offroad, and I lowered that 890 from 88 down to 85 from day 1. I tested the T7 slightly too high at 86cm with heavy top, the Tuareg660 just right at 85 with lower center of gravity, the DesertX fantastic offroad but too high and expensive. The AfricaTwin is a great travelling machine even on dirt but too heavy for offroad.
Thanks for sharing!
Pavlin, I do appreciate you compiling this video but I am amazed you keep getting the same questions. It is NOT your delivery of past content that keeps people asking. It is that more and more people want an immediate response without researching (past content by you or others), especially the subjective questions (can it carry a passenger or go on dirt ..sure, maybe - how is your experience and comfort level..). This new platform has been on the market for a while and you have done a great job over time taking us through your journeys and pointing out pros and cons honestly and without BS. Keep up the great content and moving forward. Thanks again.
Thanks, Eric!
All very good, honest points Pavlin, the T7 and most , so called adventure bikes are not for everyone, they are all tall heavy bikes.
In my opinion there is a big difference between off road and dirt roads, in Australia anyway, a dirt road is still a road, off road is normally called a track, track normally means 4WD only, so dirt roads are perfectly fine for the T7, tracks are sometimes doable but caution is advised.
Where it gets interesting with tall heavy adventure bike is when it gets wet and the dirt turns to mud, then a dirt road can be a nightmare.
I agree!
I am 172 cm, 72 kg . I have lowering kit and lower seat, it works fine, also on gravel roads.
...it works fine...
If only more YTers gave similar solid advice that you constantly offer to the world,people wouldn't be following somemof the BS that comes from other riders among us.
Thanks once again Pavlin for your wise and sage words😉
I appreciate that!
In other words, if you are under 175cm, instead of adventure boots, put on a pair of platform shoes similar to the ones Rick James was wearing back in his Super Freak days.
Might help!
Dork in the road bought one and I bet he feels dumb. Lost half his followers since most were down to earth blue collar workers who will not spend 17k for a dirt bike. Then he takes it out trail riding. Haha. I stopped watching his stuff after that. If he can piss away money on fancy bikes he doesn't need my following.
Fair enough!
For someone definitely longer than me...
True
This is the most realistic and honest review i have seen so far for a bike , thank you !! The questions you answered where spot on and these are the most important criteria to choose a bike!!
I appreciate that!
Hey! What’s your inseam?
No idea
Totaly agree on every point . Me and my wife has both a T7 for travelling.
Cool!
Had my T7 for 3 months and sold it , above my skillset and you should take into account your personal fitness , I’m in my fifties with a dodgy back and knee, it’s a big top heavy bike.
I much prefer my CRF300l . 😁🇬🇧❤️🏍
Thanks for sharing!
Always appreciate your thoughts on these issues, Pavlin! Very happy that the T7 has been a great fit for me and what I want in my motorcycle adventures! Great bike, but there is no one bike that does it all!
My pleasure, Allen!
Interesting. This year a chum of mine from Dresden and I made a trip, me riding up from southern Spain to join him. He was riding his 700 Tenere and I on my KTM 390 adventure. We rode to Banja Luka in Bosnia and back through Slovenia and had a lovely trip. He was worried that I would never keep up on my 390 KTM but at the end of the trip admitted that it never was an issue anywhere on the trip, either through the Slovenian Alps or overtaking other vehicles along the way. I read negative comments about the 390, however as far as I am concerned, it totally filled the bill for me. I still appreciate it's lower weight and easy managability!
Thanks for sharing!
👍
Thanks!
The algorithm has hidden you for a while so I've had a fix of your video. Keep up the good work 👏
Awesome! Thank you!
Great advice. Great bike.
Thanks! 👍
I’m 175 and I have the yamaha -18mm lowering links and I have dropped the same from the front by dropping the triple clamps to their limit.
This lowers the bike about -18mm.
The bike is ok with this setup. Still tall but ok to me. With luggage much harder to handle with legs though.
I still have the standard seat. I dont want the low seat but some might get some more help from it too.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi, what’s that mesh you’re using on the seat? Is that helping with the bad OEM seat design? Thanks, and great video
3D mesh. Yes, it is the best option I have found so far.
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you!
Hi Pavlin, I have been riding heavy HD (Dyna,RK) for last four years but was always thinking about ADV riding. Question is , what would be Your advise for starting ADV type of riding. Should I buy and older kind of bike like DR800/old africa/ klr whatever for learning and dropping it houndreds of times or just buy T7 (wich I'm in to very much) and just start riding. Adding that I'm 188cm, 85kg and live in Poland. Enjoing your little production. Thanks
Whatever you can afford!
What dual purpouse motorcycle would you recommend to short people ? Im 5.6 feet - 168 cm . I ride 2006 suzuki Vstrom 650 and I would like to switch to more modern and more off road capable motorcycle ...
Cannot say
I'm 170 so can't really use this effectively and in India where Yamaha probably won't launch this for whatever reason. Waiting for the Aprilia Tuareg to be launched here.
It is what it is!
Hey Hey, P. I am assuming you are cursing the trails south of Varna, next time you head down there can you let me know? I would love to FINALLY meet up with you.
Will do
Thanks for another great video.
In 1981 I got my first bike, now I own 9. One to carry my whole family, one for winter use, one for long trips, one for dirt and so on. The bottom line is
there is no perfect bike, never was, never will be! KEEP YOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pavlin
I can’t disagree with anything you say in this video but you forgot to invite me to pour myself a 🍺
Cheers. Barry.UK.🏍
Next time!
This is my first bike, I had never ridden a motorcycle before. I am 42 years old, 1.74 at about 65 kgs but fairly athletic. At the beginning I did struggle a little bit, being a noob rider and all but this bike is just amazing and exactly what I was looking for. I did slightly soften the rear suspension to lower the bike at the beginning (there is a knob at the back which you can easily adjust) but apart from that no other modifications were necessary (now that I am experienced and confident I reset it to default). Riding with an experienced passenger is no trouble but I try to avoid inexperienced passengers as much as I can. I heard from many people (including the municipal police) that the passenger seat is not comfortable at all even with the comfort seat option, so if you are planning to have a passenger regularly I would avoid this bike. As for cruising speed, I mean I wouldn't call 150 km/h cruising speed, that is more like hauling ass :)) but it can easily do that if you want it to and you will have no trouble overtaking vehicles on the highway when needed.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pavlin
Spot on as usual, but I think you forgot an important aspect: technical simplicity.
The T7 seems to have just the legally required minimum of high-tech, which is fuel injection for emission control and ABS breaking. Besides that, everything is pretty basic. This may sound negative - until you have to fix a broken part somewhere deep in the nowhere during a real adventure journey.
So the T7 has, in my eyes, quite some potential as round-the-world bike. Unless weight is more important, then one will end up pretty soon at the Honda CRF 300 Rally. And this is an important criteria for the travellers on the rough side.
And, being the nitpicker I am, I'd mention tyres too. Any "adventure" bike with street tyres may just make it on a gravel road, but not more. But, and this is a thing a lot of people do not apply, by putting some real offroad tyres on, the bike has a ways bigger potential offroad, but sucks a bit on the street. It simply will offer less adhesion on tarmac. So it is a good idea to have the right tyres for the right surface. Or even a second set of wheels (my solution). If I want to do TET trails, on go the knobbies. But anything besides TET, I have not 50:50 but 100% street tyres on the rims. In my case Conti Trailattack 3 for the summer and actually Pirelly Scorpion AT90 for the winter. Next winter tyre I'll try will be the Heidenau Scout.
So the right tyres for the purpose are, independent of the bike brand and model, THE very big game changer. And this deserves to be mentioned.
Some minor weight/height aspects:
In my personal case, I tried the T7 and found it great, but simply too heavy. Coming from a KTM 790 Adventure, the difference in weight is maybe 10kgs. No reason to switch. And I ended up with a Husky 701. Because, and this is the other aspect of weight, I will drop the bike offroad maybe 5 times on a bad day. I can lift the 160kg of the Husky 701 maybe 8-10 times a day without getting hurt - but with the 210kg T7 and the KTM it's 3-4 times I can lift her, on a good day and flat ground...
And yes, I am aware that the 701 is NOT a RTW-bike, simply too much electronics.
Now height:
Being 75kgs and 183cm with a 83cm inseam, my foot position on the T7 is practically identical to the 701 Enduro. But the Husky has officially 30mm more seat height than the T7. The reason behind is seat width. The wider (and more comfortable) the seat, the more the legs are bent outside. Which, naturally, reduces the effective distance ones feet can reach downwards. My girlfriend has a 701 Enduro lowered by 50mm, and she is 170cm. Until now, she managed to ride anything even better than me. The 14 additional years of riding experience she has over me count too, it seems.
To cut a long story short: you will probably give a short answer and say "yes, just sit on the bike and tilt it to feel if it fits and then make a solid test ride, especially off-road. And yes, try to lift the bike!" End of Pavlin's quote 😃
And a last remark, more to myself: the AJP PR7 would have been perfect! I discovered the bike AFTER having bought a brand-new 701, and now I add real money to get the Husky to the same equipment level as AJP has from scratch. Still scratching my head about that one!
Thanks for taking the time and writing this long comment!
Hi Pavlin! I know it's not comparable, but on my driving license course, I spent 15 hours on Yamaha MT-07. That bike was for me super easy to handle regardless of the fact that I didn't have much experience. Once I let go clutch too early while doing a 8-figure, steering full locked right, and I barely kept it from falling on asphalt. It's at least 20 kilos lighter than the T7, and significantly lower. Did you maybe ride one? After about a year of watching videos about ADV bikes, the T7 is still somewhat of a perfect motorcycle for me so I would really like to know your opinion. :) Greetings from Croatia, cheers! :)
I never ridden MT-07 before.
Pavlin this is of topic but my main issue with all my motorcycles is whenever I get back from trip I am seriously depressed adventure is finished. Whenever I am on the bike I am happy off the bike I can only think about when I get back on it.
Well, this is what calls addiction!
I’ll just say every ownership is different, saying that, it also depends on the usage, rider experience and expectations you have.
Paul Tarres is “fake advertising” and don’t get me wrong the guy is a Pro, a Superman. He make things look so easy. For non experienced riders this bike is not capable of riding on walls, jumping houses or riding on the top of a mountain 😂 just be aware of that.
I have 1 year ownership, I’m 1.70m & 77kg. and I’m more than happy with this bike, and you’ll be happy too if you like reliable bikes.
Things you need to consider before buying this bike if you’re 1.70m:
Weight of the bike: Yes, it’s a heavy bike, not easy to lift it up by yourself, but with the proper technique it’s possible at least 1 time. 😂.
Tall bike: of course, however, you don’t need to flat foot if you have the proper one foot technique. If you’re my height and you plan to do hard trails, you might need to have pro skills to handle the bike.
Things I have modified considering my height: just the low seat
Upgrades: front springs, skid plate, Barkbusters & brake pads.
On-road experience: you’ll be very surprised of how well this bike behaves on twisty roads, even with a 21” front wheel, you can overtake cars on the freeway easy, just don’t expect a super bike engine power and this bike is a wheelie monster.
Off-road: as a beginner rider riding on easy dirt roads, I can say this bike make it easy, that might be a con because your confidence will be compromised if you fall, but with zero experience I have had a great time on this bike considering my height and experience.
Just one big disclaimer: if you expect a bike with top technology, this bike is not for you 😂.
And if you have Pavlin’s riding skills you might be a little bit unhappy, my riding skills are far below, but as a rider with low dirt riding skills the bike has been great, so far.
Thanks for the video Pavlin
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Agree 100%.
Thanks!
Too tall and heavy for me. Sure I could pick it up once, maybe twice, but fatigue would set in very quickly!
Fair enough!
You are great Pavlin
Am I?
@@motorcycleadventures Quality person
Thanks, man!
Pavlin, have you find any area of the bike where xt660z is better than T7, except that 660 is twice cheaper, of course...
Not yet!
Hello Pavlin! what crash bars are you using? Thks man and nice vids..
rtw-adventures.com/heavy-duties-1.html
I'm glad to see up to the point presentation with clear observations. Good job🥂
Thank you so much 😀!
Love the way you have explained this Bike. Personally I’m more of a road person but a bike like this makes sense as a all rounder.😮 it’s always best to check your application as you mention with bikes. If you trying to commute everyday maybe the bike can do it but tip toeing isn’t the best option all time if your shorter😮💨
Glad it was helpful!
Well put! The mighty T7 does everything good! Travel, gravel roads, light trails, twisty roads, and the occasional hillclimb event...! I commute daily on mine for a year, its an exceptional commuter bike . Although Im 6'2" so it fits me great.
Right on!
Very good points Pavlin, and not just hype and marketing, I completely agree.
The topic of seat height I think is very individual. I'm similar height as you and have no problems. But some smaller riders can handle the tall bikes good as well. I think it depends a lot on the person.
True! Some people have long legs than other, even on shorter high.
174 IM AND MY XTZ 750 PROBLEM WITH KILO NEED TO CARFULE WERE I GO IF SOME STREET OFF ROAD...THEN I NEED TO LERN HOW I GET UP THE BIKE IF BE DONW...MAYBE YOU MAKE SOME VIDEO ABOUT EASY WAY..
I cannot tell you how to ride if you are short, I never been short!
A great review and also, I love your new riding jacket!! Looks great with that bike too.
This jacket I have from more than 2 years.
So if i prefer 95% road (long trips and city) and 5% off road is it good choice for me?
Could be!
Шикарный мотоцикл но 660 тенере тоже крутой🔥 до сих пор ищу логистику (((
Спосибо!
Great information…
Thank you for sharing this.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Pavlin,
its maybe out of content but i would like you to ask how your Suspensions settings are at your weight. Its not easy to set them up.
Stock at the moment, but I plan to change the springs very soon.
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you
Great video, thanks!!
My pleasure!
So is it a good motorcycle for anything?
Kind of!
Great straightforward and true answers.
Thanks, Ollie!
Now that I’m getting older I really want one but it’s a lil heavy
Trust me, 350lbs is Max weight for REAL off-roading.........I dropped my 450cc down into a Ditch yesturday, and I was literally able to Pick it up, and RIDE out......by myself....because it only weighs 300lbs......if that was a 400+lbs bike, I would need a Tow Truck or Winch! People are very delusional with their expectations on Adventure and Dual Sport bikes.
The weight always matters!
Xt660r or t7 for offroad?
T7
First!
Thanks!
This video was very informative for me. Ive been debating trading in my 2020 Yamaha tracer 900GT in for a tenere 700 because when travelling i find myself in situations not suited for a street only motorcycle and I would like to have something capable of also doing light offroad. But the main reason I cant decide is that 80/90% of the time I would still ride on the road, listening to this video it seems like that is the purpose of this motorcycle and that its still very capable on the road. So perhaps the tenere 700 is actually good in my situation? Im 180cm, ride alone (65kg), never above 120km/h.
Well, coming from Tracer 900GT will be difficult in terms of power, but ... try it first.
@@motorcycleadventures Im a gentle rider, i wont miss the power. I was mainly worried that i would use it on the road 80/90% of the time. Thank you Pavlin
@@motorcycleadventures I did a test ride, it was too high for me. I have short legs, it felt much too big for me. I did another test ride with a Honda nc750x which is much lower, bike felt great (dct version) I ordered a 2023 model expected for january/february :) Have a good day Pavlin.
I traded my Tracer 900GT for a T700 and I like it way more. The seating position is so much more comfortable and now I can take the speedbumps twice as fast😁
i traded my Tracer 9GT after 9000 miles touring for the same reason. I wanted to ride unpaved, nothing too crazy or technical and the Tenere was the best decision i have made. dont get me wrong, the Tracer 9 GT is an absolute gem, the CP3 is brilliant and if i was gonna stick to the black stuff, i would have kept it. I know the CP2 is a brilliant engine too because my wife has a tracer 7GT and can easily keep up touring with my 9. Ended up getting the Tenere World raid. i cant fully flat foot it, but managing absolutely fine.
great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm just 173cm tall and is 90kg, so basically I'm too short and too heavy for this bike. I bought the bike and yes, like Pavlin said, I have to use the 1 foot technique all the time, plus on uneven surface it is extremely difficult to even get the kick stand out, I will have to make modifications in the future ti make it fit me. But yes, like Pavlin said, this bike isn't for everyone. Don't let it stop you though, feel free to get it, but, it is NOT a beginner/short rider friendly bike. However, if you're looking for a 80/20 dual sport adventure bike with a mildder budget, there really isn't many other choice aside from the new KLR650. You will have to decide for yourself what do you want. Of course, you can ride this bike if you're a shorter heavier person. But you will need to up your skill to do it
Thanks for sharing your experience, Theodor!
lets see what the new honda transalp brings
Your weight isn’t an issue. That’s why you can swap spring rates.
There is a kit to lower the bike 2 cm. Also 2 cm more with the original accesory low seat.
Considering upgrading my KLX300 to a KTM690 or a Tenere 700
Great video as always, love how honest you are.
Go for it!
KTM 690 same power of a T7 and weight more like a KLX 300
@@MattPerry ended up driving 3 hours to my closest Aprillia dealership and got the Tuareg 660 really wanted the cruise control and the fact that its not as top heavy as the T7.
So far I love it no complaints.
@@daviddeshazo5183 have you tried the KTM 690? they say good things about the Aprilia Tuareg 660.
Yamaha is also a motorcycle model that we cannot ignore..
Because it's proven everywhere in the race ..
Absolutely!
By the way I assume Paul Torres can afford a different bike for every single day of the week and any purpose, without wasting time in modifications and no need to shopping for the best price...
Probably!
I agree Pavlin! THe only thing I would personally change to what you've done is to add a higher fairing for those long highway transfers. The rest of what you've changed is spot on for me.
Thanks for sharing!
PLEASE understand people.......there's a Major difference between "Adventure Bike".....and....."Dual Sport".......Dual Sport is for ACTUAL off-roading, Mud, Sand, Rocks, and Very difficult terrain.......Adventure bikes are meant for Dirt Trails and 90% Roads. Sadly many people learn an Expensive lesson, the hard way, you've been warned!!!
Exactly!
Giants....
If you say so...