What about WHEELIES guys? What about PUSSY guys ? Automatic weapons and narcotics? What about EVASION capabilities guys? HP guys! What about HORSE POWER guys?
@@motorcycleadventures toss up between the Xt650 & DR650... Very similar bikes... yamahas tenere concepts are built from their offroad enduro race experience... nothing like experience... top review cheers from NZ
"If you don't know in which gear you are riding, I think you have to go back to the base and learn to ride a motorcycle properly." That's probably one of the funniest, and truest, comments I've ever heard in a motorcycle review. Awesome review. Thanks.
The gear indicator is there for a reason. It is easier to lose track of the exact positioning of the gearbox if you have to rely on muscle memory alone. You just should be able to tell a high gear from a low gear, that's it.
I really love the attitude of yours towards riding and adventure. Seriously some of the best thoughts on this topic on the internet. I’ve been test riding the big heavy adventure bikes such as GS1200, Africa twin but I keep longing for my 1979 Honda XL 250. I think I need to go back to basics. Thanks man!
Hi, I came here from your vid on how to extend the engine live. I found out a lot of your advice matches my riding and maintenance habits. Changing oil as long as it is still not gone bad and keeping the revs reasonably low, except for overtaking. So I decided to watch another vid of yours an subscribed cause I like your channel. My bike is a 1996 Honda NX650 which I bought 3 years ago with 15000km on it. Now it has 40000. I'm impressed by the many kilometers you made travelling by bike and yes I like the sound of a single cylinder too. Cheers, Simon.
This video is simple and sounds sooo realistic ! As per for me, I just have bought a CB500X 2019 ... and I can say that definitely it is THE bike I need.
Finalmente un video davvero istruttivo! Grazie per averlo fatto! Ho avuto una xt3TB 600 del 91, poi un TTR 600 motorizzato XT. Devo prendere la nuova moto e sono innamorato delle XT. Adesso sono sicuro che Lui sarà il mio futuro cavallo!
I would agree with a lot of what you have to say, good advice and perspective. The torque on thumpers is good, on the Tenere, the KLR650, they're great, however, other than the Transalp which is a bit of a softie (or looks like so, yet, might not be so soft after all), the midsize ADV bikes tend to be thumpers, so, vibrations and generally agricultural. If we can get a pint sized version of the Africa Twin at 6-700CC displacement, 60ish horses, I would be as happy as you are with your Tenere. Keep feeding us your wisdom, its great! Cheers..
Fantastic video, wise words, I totally agree with everything you said. Most people in the world want what they don't need, while they don't use what they have. I signed up On your channel, I'm going to watch your other videos. Pardon my English, but it's not my native language.
Greetings from Ireland, I love my xt 660r, I am 72 years old, and have had lots of bikes, and this bike does everything, and great value for money, and your video says it all, safe riding, and keep it between the ditches,,❤
Hello! This is my first comment ever on TH-cam after lurking for years. I want to start off by thanking you and saying how much I appreciate your fantastic, no-nonsense advice all around. As someone looking to get into their first adventure bike and all of your video's emphasis on light bikes (but your prior comments on problematic oil changes for Husqvarna), the new 2017/2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro is at 145 kg and newly stated 6000 mile service intervals, great durable synthetic chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame, low buzziness on highways, and raving reviews for the bike on road and off-road. Someone recently took it from California to Argentina as well! Since I respect your perspective and experience so much, I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this bike! Thank you!
I use to have Husqvarna. Not 710, I had 510 E. It was only 120 kg off road orientated. About the new 710, yes, it is 145kg, but dry weight. When you fill the tank 14 l + 3 l oil and 1 l antifreeze = 160kg. When you add a bigger tank, you will need it on the trips. Better fairing, engine guard, stronger subframe for luggage it will become almost the same kg as my Tenere. The engine is provided by KTM 690, which is great and powerful, but not really reliable.
You are really a wonderful person. I was thinking about buying a motorcycle for travel. And I have difficulty in choosing the appropriate bike and equipment that I will need in travel and you changed my mind to buy expensive bike .. Thank you with all my heart
I love your channel. You have a great philosophy about motorcycle. What about the new Suzuki Vstrom 650XT (or DL650XAL7 per model code).? Barely above 200kg. Have you considered for a review? Cause you're right "we don't need 100hp! Safe riding to you!
Five years later, many moto's later, I have just this week bought my second XT660Z a 2009 model with less than 6K miles. This is still THE true adventure bike for me. I hope you are still enjoying your riding.
Totally agree with you. It is really crazy that everyone supports this new trend of very expensive and big cc bikes...THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED AT ALL to spend so much money for a bike and if you ask me this is just "show off" and no necessity at all. Keep up your nice job on these videos!!
Love your videos mate, I have a 2008 XT660R , it's simple, reliable, inexpensive and I've taken it into some rediculously rough places guys with fancy expensive bikes wouldn't dream of. Keep up the good work, your videos are honest, no nonsense, practical and funny :)
Greadings from Honduras, this is in Central America, I'm re-starting rinding motorcycle I learn when i was 15 years old on a 125 two strokes yamaha cross motorcycle, now I am 47 and to re start I'm riding a 200 cc gensis gxt (chinisee ) ... so as you say low budget to go back to the basics. I like your yamaha 660 when i get ready i think that could be an option to grow. Ride safe abd enjoy.
I had a 660Z , rode it over all terrain, loved the fuel range, totally reliable machine. 6th gear would have been great for those long motorway sections. I do more off-road these days so I'm riding a XT225 Serow . Now there's a true go anywhere machine!
I’ve toured on an XR600 when I was 21 and had no money. The best bike is the one you have. Great video and thanks for sharing your experiences. New subscriber !
I agree with you about speed. If you want to go fast, get a sport bike. I have a 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650, I don't do any off-road as you do, so there wasnt a need for me to obtain the Yamaha, as you have, although it is a great bike. For my road trips and commutes, I'm pleased with what I have, and it serves my purpose without breaking the bank. Good video, sir.
Spot on. Exactly why I like mine so much. Having watched your videos and seen the bike exceed 100000km I think mine is still a baby with 22000km, all in the last two years. 'it just does it ' is a perfect description. Another one might be 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. As much as I like the new stuff and am always interested, every time I ride my thumper again I know why I bought it. Great review Happy travels.
I have some problem to save money due to my 3 children but i'm still convinced that this will be my motorcycle and i watch this video any time i can!thumb up for u paviel!
New subscribers here , great honest content from someone with lots of experience, really helpful as I’m at the beginning of my motorcycle journey, I will make it to Mongolia within 5 years
Hi , I totally agree with your view of what bike to use for touring. If you are all about luxury buy a plane ticket and fly. I once watched a documentary of a couple of guys touring through Africa with 4x4's and they met a husband and wife in Egypt that had driven all the way from Cape town on two Chinese 200cc motorcycles. Like you also said, learn to enjoy what you have and any journey will be fun. Keep up the nice work. Really looking forward to your next video.
I love absolutelly all you say, you said the real truth and no the marketing truth. Your words are the most sage. My vote for this opinion. The worst is tenere 660 is not coming to Spain anymore, looking forward the price of the new tenere. Keep going in this way in your videos! Are fanthastic. Thanks a lot!
Grate video, grate review 😃 Thx so much for sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experience. Very useful, common sense clues. And the last few minutes of the video- pure joy. Grate grate grate!!!
That is a great bike ! Unavailable here in the U.S. I have never been riding in the woods, over rough terrain or out on gravel & wished for a bigger heavier more expensive bike. NEVER, NOT ONCE. 650 is my limit. The bike you really love, is the best bike for you ! Truly being happy & comfortable on the bike you personally feel is best, will inspire the most positive energy, making you confident, enduring & capable. You will do things & go places with a bike you love, that other people will tell you can’t be done. I ride a Versys 650 set up for off road & am very happy. The bike is far more capable than anyone gives it credit for. Or maybe it isn’t, & I just like it !
Hi, You are completely right. I have a BMW F650 Funduro 1998. cheap and simple . I did all the service myself (like new) . For what you tell about your bike this is very similar but a bit older . The rest as you say is Luxury. thanks for your videos
haha!i thought i listen to myself! yes,the simplest the better with no fancy things to show off is what we really want to enjoy our rides. agree with you except for the single cylinder (i'm in love with v-twins) i have an old transalp 650 (similar power and weight) with the same front suspension mod with you and i'm never going to sell it.it's more than enough for any adventure trip. keep up the good work and keep riding your bike!you've done an excellent mod.like it!
You're the man bud,total honesty,down to earth,real world honesty,im on my 2nd 650 versys,but finding thats a little big n heavy ( im only 5 foot 5 inches ) when i swop i will be considering a little x300 kawasaki,itll do 80/90 mph,with off road capabilities, and soo light
Less is more. That I like. Love your review. Not very objective of course but I like it! Hope we see more smal lightweight adventure bikes in the future. A KTM 800 Adventure ? 700 Teneré ?
In the US, we have the WR250R, WR250x SM, the XT200, Super Tenere and the Tenere 700. You can day trip on WR450F and WR250F in some states, but the top of the list. We have a big gap between 250cc and 700cc. The Tenere 700 is 450lbs and the 250r is approx less than 300 lbs. The 250r is great off-road, but riding to Alaska (one of my goals) might be a stretch from Colorado.
Don't know why the 660Z wasn't sold in USA market (as far as I know), as I agree with your observation of it being a very capable ADV rig. Yamaha reliability is tough to beat. Go light, go far. Appreciate your common sense and real-world perspective.
Did a Google search and didn't find anything to confirm that. Available outside USA but not imported here, for some reason. I suspect the new T7 will be here in 2018, though. I have a 2003 KTM 640 ADV that does what I need it to, so far. Yes, it's buzzy on-road but weighs 350 pounds dry, carries 7.5 gallons of fuel and is very capable off-road (at least on the tracks my nascent skills will tackle) with excellent suspension and brakes. The perfect ADV rig is a unicorn, from what I've learned, so it becomes a balance and compromise. I'm inclined to ride BDR - type tracks when time allows and the KTM appears well-suited for that. Happy trails to you in 2018!
Excellent video. There is no perfect bike and any bike you choose will lack things others have and you would want. Making a bike your own is the way to go, pick a good base model and start from there. And no fancy technology will make you a better rider, distance traveled and challenges on the go will do.
Great video and absolutely right. Exactly what I say too when I'm out riding. Stick to the basics and what you really need. You can do most rides and only kind of bike. Crikey people ride around the world on mopeds so there really isn't a 'need' for big adventure bikes...but they do have some benefits too it is true.
i like yr reviews and straight to the point no frills., good sense of humour, lol alot of people dont understand and see how u mean., thnx for vlogs brother
Been watching many of your videos, what you says make sense. I hv a big adv bike and yes I don’t need it. Adventure rides what we need is a reliable bike, recently 12th Sept 2019 I did a solo round trip to Thailand on a Vespa, for once I had to ride slow and being alone did not need to keep to anyone schedule. It is very enjoyable trip, I think I see more on this single trip compare to all others. Now I am planning a 5000km solo round trip to thousand corners Thailand on my Vespa. Thinking of getting a smaller bile like the CB500X 2019 which I feel perfect for my style of riding. Thank you what you says make sense chiao 😆
I agree completely. I currently drive KTMs and I trust them enough to drive around Europe and closer part of Asia but when I'm thinking about RTW trip I will go with XT660.
A perfect bike I always wanted to own. But I am a little too short with my 177cm for the tall seat height unfortunately. I will happily settle for my Honda VFR 750 for now like I did the last 8 years. Great video; keep going.
Your right about having to have a lot of horse power, back in the day we did a lot of adventure riding with just one horse! Nice bike, I haven't seen any here in US.
The best review till now. What a great bike we have!!! What wil you do in the weekend of june the 3. I plane to drive my tenere to Magdenburch.... Maybe we can meet! Greetz Marcel from Holland.
Hi Marcel, I am here in Berlin, yes, we can ride together. Send me an e-mail to zhelev.p@abv.bg, I will reply back with my telephone. Thanks for watching!
Adventure bikes are a compromise of less power and weight over more power and weight, bigger equals more comfort to some degree but smaller is more balanced. DR 650 is my weapon of choice, not much power but enough, not overly heavy and simple to work on, 20 minutes to adjust the valves, simple carburettor, no electronic aids, bullet proof engine and easy to rebuild when needed. My 2005 has 485,000 Klms, been rebuilt a couple of times and my 2014 has 140,000 Klms and never touched the engine so far. The great thing with the DR is they are cheap to buy and you modify it how you like, parts are cheapish and Procycle in the states have a huge catalogue of parts to make the bike what you want. Good logical thinking video sir, after all most countries have low speed limits and radar guns are so popular with the police so no real need for 160 HP.
My riding friend has DR 650 and I am very familiar with it. We have done some fast fix on the fly. It is great machine and perfect choice for round the world bike. The problem is that at the moment, new you can buy only in the states, not in Europe.
Hi, as usual great Video, I have two questions. 1> In the Video at 3:50 can you please give info. about the music in the background. 2> Why did you changed the front brake system from double disk to single disk
You are absolutly right. I am riding last years Honda CB 650, CB 400N, CB 900F2, Yamaha SR 500, Yamaha FJ1200, Yamaha FJ 1200 Comete Sidebike, Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1100, BMW GS 1200 and aktuell Yamaha XJR 1300. The GS was good, but looks baaad, and for a journey too heavy. Now I‘m looking for a smaller Bike for longer Trips. And the XJR for the weekend (I love that Big Block 4Zylinder Engine) 😊
I do agree with you... The 1st and only thing which really matters is the weight ! That's why I wouldn't choose the 660 Tenere. Sorry, it's almost 190 kg. Best choice is a KTM 690 enduro 140kg or a DRZ 400 suzuki 140kg as well. Think about it...
I already thought about it. KTM 690 is 150kg wet - When you add a bigger tank, wind screen, stronger subframe and better seat it will come very close to the weight of the Tenere. I will not even talk about the real ability of the engines. The DRZ is better choice, but again don't forget that to transfer it to an optimal adventure machine you have to make a lot of changes. Also I am 185, 105kg, do you think that this DRZ is for me? To finish the post I will add that this was my choice and I never said that this is the only choice. It was perfect for me and I never regret.
Great review of the Tenere. ...it's a superb all round bike. And what you say is true....why do you want to travel the world at high speed and see nothing! . The figures are deceptive for the Tenere. ...it's got loads of grunt and handles superbly and can surprise faster bikes on twisty mountain roads. Great in the city too. The best time is when you load up your luggage and ride on to a ferry to start the journey. ....! Steve
Nice review! I have the brother Yamaha XT660R and I've had it since 2013. I went on my first motorcycle trip to Norway this summer and it was almost perfect. The power is good and the engine is really fun to play with. The only thing that annoys me is the vibrations in motorway speeds, especially around 110-130 kph. My hands starts too itch and hurt a little. Did you make any modification to solve this problem? Also the seat was a bit uncomfortable, but that is easier too solve. Thanks for the good content in your videos!
I do have 28mm handlebar, different bar weights and upside down forks. Mine is fine, but I never ride it over 120km/h. To ever take or for a while yes, but not as a cruising speed.
we need water, food and shelter anything else, luxury extra. Spot on, brilliant..
+DR Dan dont forget the beer, little treatment after long day.
Tools first before food.
And gasoline.
What about WHEELIES guys? What about PUSSY guys ? Automatic weapons and narcotics? What about EVASION capabilities guys? HP guys! What about HORSE POWER guys?
Ľuboš Legner it’s optional
Love your 'no bullshit videos', and just telling it like it is. You deserve more subscribers. Greetings from Canada!
Experience speaks a lot! Accept my salute!
Thanks!
I really like your "no nonsence", down-to-earth type of reviewing. Keep up the good work!
This was the idea - only useful staff. Thanks for watching!
@@motorcycleadventures toss up between the Xt650 & DR650... Very similar bikes... yamahas tenere concepts are built from their offroad enduro race experience... nothing like experience... top review cheers from NZ
In just one video you changed my entire attitude towards getting back into riding and what kind of bike would be best for me. Thank you.
I am glad that you see it that way.
Which one you prefer now?
"If you don't know in which gear you are riding, I think you have to go back to the base and learn to ride a motorcycle properly." That's probably one of the funniest, and truest, comments I've ever heard in a motorcycle review. Awesome review. Thanks.
The gear indicator is there for a reason. It is easier to lose track of the exact positioning of the gearbox if you have to rely on muscle memory alone. You just should be able to tell a high gear from a low gear, that's it.
It is always a pleasure to listen to a guy who knows what he is talking about!
Thanks!
I really love the attitude of yours towards riding and adventure. Seriously some of the best thoughts on this topic on the internet. I’ve been test riding the big heavy adventure bikes such as GS1200, Africa twin but I keep longing for my 1979 Honda XL 250. I think I need to go back to basics. Thanks man!
You are welcome anytime! Thanks for watching!
You have too much common sense for this world we live in lol, great video
Now that comment is really sublime haha. Good one.
I also have xt660z, and regularly put 25ltr into the stock tank. The reserve light comes on and lasts a very long time. Great bike!
Hi, I came here from your vid on how to extend the engine live. I found out a lot of your advice matches my riding and maintenance habits. Changing oil as long as it is still not gone bad and keeping the revs reasonably low, except for overtaking. So I decided to watch another vid of yours an subscribed cause I like your channel. My bike is a 1996 Honda NX650 which I bought 3 years ago with 15000km on it. Now it has 40000. I'm impressed by the many kilometers you made travelling by bike and yes I like the sound of a single cylinder too. Cheers, Simon.
Hi Simon,
I am glad you like the channel and thank you for the subscription. Yes, the thumper sound is addictive. Ride safe!
Thank you Pavlin, ride safe as well.
Last 3 minutes.. AMAZING! Makes me wanna get on my bike right now and go off road!
This video is simple and sounds sooo realistic !
As per for me, I just have bought a CB500X 2019 ... and I can say that definitely it is THE bike I need.
nice bike! I have a klr 650
Great video with much common sense. I'm a huge fan. Best motorcycle commentator out there. Keep it up.
puddledick very true !
Finalmente un video davvero istruttivo!
Grazie per averlo fatto!
Ho avuto una xt3TB 600 del 91, poi un TTR 600 motorizzato XT.
Devo prendere la nuova moto e sono innamorato delle XT.
Adesso sono sicuro che Lui sarà il mio futuro cavallo!
I would agree with a lot of what you have to say, good advice and perspective. The torque on thumpers is good, on the Tenere, the KLR650, they're great, however, other than the Transalp which is a bit of a softie (or looks like so, yet, might not be so soft after all), the midsize ADV bikes tend to be thumpers, so, vibrations and generally agricultural. If we can get a pint sized version of the Africa Twin at 6-700CC displacement, 60ish horses, I would be as happy as you are with your Tenere. Keep feeding us your wisdom, its great! Cheers..
82phalanX The Tenere 700 will be the bike for you, at least once Yamaha gets off their asses and actually produces it
iD4v1d once they get off their asses 😀😀😀 lol
Fantastic video, wise words, I totally agree with everything you said. Most people in the world want what they don't need, while they don't use what they have. I signed up
On your channel, I'm going to watch your other videos. Pardon my English, but it's not my native language.
Thank you for subscription Angelo! Ride safe!
Greetings from Ireland, I love my xt 660r, I am 72 years old, and have had lots of bikes, and this bike does everything, and great value for money, and your video says it all, safe riding, and keep it between the ditches,,❤
Right on!
Love this, 7 years later but Im a beginner rider and gonna make a trip through Italy when I get my license. Excited to try this bike on the trip!
Have fun!
Your English is excellent, and your reviews are right on target.
Hello! This is my first comment ever on TH-cam after lurking for years. I want to start off by thanking you and saying how much I appreciate your fantastic, no-nonsense advice all around. As someone looking to get into their first adventure bike and all of your video's emphasis on light bikes (but your prior comments on problematic oil changes for Husqvarna), the new 2017/2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro is at 145 kg and newly stated 6000 mile service intervals, great durable synthetic chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame, low buzziness on highways, and raving reviews for the bike on road and off-road. Someone recently took it from California to Argentina as well! Since I respect your perspective and experience so much, I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this bike! Thank you!
I use to have Husqvarna. Not 710, I had 510 E. It was only 120 kg off road orientated. About the new 710, yes, it is 145kg, but dry weight. When you fill the tank 14 l + 3 l oil and 1 l antifreeze = 160kg. When you add a bigger tank, you will need it on the trips. Better fairing, engine guard, stronger subframe for luggage it will become almost the same kg as my Tenere. The engine is provided by KTM 690, which is great and powerful, but not really reliable.
You are really a wonderful person. I was thinking about buying a motorcycle for travel. And I have difficulty in choosing the appropriate bike and equipment that I will need in travel and you changed my mind to buy expensive bike .. Thank you with all my heart
You are welcome anytime!
This is my favorite video of yours yet!! Awesome job, and beautiful scenery :)
I love your channel. You have a great philosophy about motorcycle.
What about the new Suzuki Vstrom 650XT (or DL650XAL7 per model code).? Barely above 200kg. Have you considered for a review? Cause you're right "we don't need 100hp! Safe riding to you!
Five years later, many moto's later, I have just this week bought my second XT660Z a 2009 model with less than 6K miles. This is still THE true adventure bike for me. I hope you are still enjoying your riding.
Have fun!
Totally agree with you. It is really crazy that everyone supports this new trend of very expensive and big cc bikes...THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED AT ALL to spend so much money for a bike and if you ask me this is just "show off" and no necessity at all. Keep up your nice job on these videos!!
Agree
Love your videos mate, I have a 2008 XT660R , it's simple, reliable, inexpensive and I've taken it into some rediculously rough places guys with fancy expensive bikes wouldn't dream of. Keep up the good work, your videos are honest, no nonsense, practical and funny :)
Thanks for watching and for the nice and long commend. Ride safe!
Am in Africa and will soon be purchasing a 660xt
Thanks for this it's just made me like it even more
Cool!
Greadings from Honduras, this is in Central America, I'm re-starting rinding motorcycle I learn when i was 15 years old on a 125 two strokes yamaha cross motorcycle, now I am 47 and to re start I'm riding a 200 cc gensis gxt (chinisee ) ... so as you say low budget to go back to the basics.
I like your yamaha 660 when i get ready i think that could be an option to grow.
Ride safe abd enjoy.
I had a 660Z , rode it over all terrain, loved the fuel range, totally reliable machine. 6th gear would have been great for those long motorway sections. I do more off-road these days so I'm riding a XT225 Serow . Now there's a true go anywhere machine!
I will agree with you, when you ride off road light is the key.
I’ve toured on an XR600 when I was 21 and had no money.
The best bike is the one you have.
Great video and thanks for sharing your experiences. New subscriber !
I agree with you about speed. If you want to go fast, get a sport bike. I have a 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650, I don't do any off-road as you do, so there wasnt a need for me to obtain the Yamaha, as you have, although it is a great bike. For my road trips and commutes, I'm pleased with what I have, and it serves my purpose without breaking the bank. Good video, sir.
Spot on. Exactly why I like mine so much. Having watched your videos and seen the bike exceed 100000km I think mine is still a baby with 22000km, all in the last two years.
'it just does it ' is a perfect description.
Another one might be 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
As much as I like the new stuff and am always interested, every time I ride my thumper again I know why I bought it.
Great review
Happy travels.
Yes, Richard, I think exactly the same - " every time I ride my thumper again I know why I bought it" Thanks for watching!
Great video, great bike, I like single cylinder's too. Thanks for showing your bike. Dave from UK.
I have some problem to save money due to my 3 children but i'm still convinced that this will be my motorcycle and i watch this video any time i can!thumb up for u paviel!
Thanks!
So good to see someone who goes on real adventures and doesn't just have all the gear and no idea! Love to see a bike being used properly
Really an adventurer with all the letters. Congratulations from Argentina. !!!
Thank you my friend! Ride safe!
New subscribers here , great honest content from someone with lots of experience, really helpful as I’m at the beginning of my motorcycle journey, I will make it to Mongolia within 5 years
Welcome aboard!
Hi , I totally agree with your view of what bike to use for touring. If you are all about luxury buy a plane ticket and fly. I once watched a documentary of a couple of guys touring through Africa with 4x4's and they met a husband and wife in Egypt that had driven all the way from Cape town on two Chinese 200cc motorcycles. Like you also said, learn to enjoy what you have and any journey will be fun. Keep up the nice work. Really looking forward to your next video.
Hi, thank you so much fr watching and for this long and nice commend! Ride safe!
I love absolutelly all you say, you said the real truth and no the marketing truth. Your words are the most sage. My vote for this opinion. The worst is tenere 660 is not coming to Spain anymore, looking forward the price of the new tenere. Keep going in this way in your videos! Are fanthastic. Thanks a lot!
Muchos Gracias!
nice to see your bike, keep up your journey!
Grate video, grate review 😃 Thx so much for sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experience. Very useful, common sense clues. And the last few minutes of the video- pure joy.
Grate grate grate!!!
That is a great bike !
Unavailable here in the U.S.
I have never been riding in the woods, over rough terrain or out on gravel & wished for a bigger heavier more expensive bike. NEVER, NOT ONCE.
650 is my limit.
The bike you really love, is the best bike for you !
Truly being happy & comfortable on the bike you personally feel is best, will inspire the most positive energy, making you confident, enduring & capable.
You will do things & go places with a bike you love, that other people will tell you can’t be done.
I ride a Versys 650 set up for off road & am very happy.
The bike is far more capable than anyone gives it credit for.
Or maybe it isn’t, & I just like it !
The bike is just a tool, the travel is what really matter...
Hi, You are completely right. I have a BMW F650 Funduro 1998. cheap and simple . I did all the service myself (like new) . For what you tell about your bike this is very similar but a bit older . The rest as you say is Luxury. thanks for your videos
You are welcome again Gustavo, new video every week.
haha!i thought i listen to myself!
yes,the simplest the better with no fancy things to show off is what we really want to enjoy our rides.
agree with you except for the single cylinder (i'm in love with v-twins)
i have an old transalp 650 (similar power and weight) with the same front suspension mod with you and i'm never going to sell it.it's more than enough for any adventure trip.
keep up the good work and keep riding your bike!you've done an excellent mod.like it!
Single or twin it's a personal choice the most important is to ride, no mater with what! Thanks for watching!
excellent reviews, brilliant channel. Cheers
You speak the gospel of intelligent travel on a motorcycle. Subbed, and excited about it.
Thanks! Enjoy the rest of the videos and always ride safe!
absolutely right, lighter is good in off road, thats why i like suzuki jimny
I've always wanted a 660Z, unfortunately they were never sold in The USA. Looks like the perfect ADV bike, Love the vids!!
Sold my 2017 GS with 1200 boxer motor. 2019 tenere 700 should be here end of year. My next bike. Cheers from 🇦🇺 👌🏻👍🏻.
j t nice
And again. Straight to the point. All so true.
Great, Great, Great Video!!! All information I need to know about this bike. Thanks a lot!
I wished they sold this bike in Canada.
I was the owner of a 1982 Yamaha XT 550, and I drove it across Canada.
Love the XT series
Yes, they are good and reliable bikes.
So many years you've riding this bike... so impressive.
Around town thumpers are great fun - I had many XT600 or older stop light quick !
You're the man bud,total honesty,down to earth,real world honesty,im on my 2nd 650 versys,but finding thats a little big n heavy ( im only 5 foot 5 inches ) when i swop i will be considering a little x300 kawasaki,itll do 80/90 mph,with off road capabilities, and soo light
It will be a nice solution for you I think.
Less is more. That I like.
Love your review. Not very objective of course but I like it!
Hope we see more smal lightweight adventure bikes in the future.
A KTM 800 Adventure ?
700 Teneré ?
I have this idea, but will see how is going. Thanks for watching!
Jan, you predicted well my friend👍
In the US, we have the WR250R, WR250x SM, the XT200, Super Tenere and the Tenere 700. You can day trip on WR450F and WR250F in some states, but the top of the list. We have a big gap between 250cc and 700cc.
The Tenere 700 is 450lbs and the 250r is approx less than 300 lbs. The 250r is great off-road, but riding to Alaska (one of my goals) might be a stretch from Colorado.
Great video mate.. concise and to the point.. no endless bla bla..
Don't know why the 660Z wasn't sold in USA market (as far as I know), as I agree with your observation of it being a very capable ADV rig. Yamaha reliability is tough to beat. Go light, go far. Appreciate your common sense and real-world perspective.
osimnod I think that model is in the U.S. Now (?). Check it out.
Did a Google search and didn't find anything to confirm that. Available outside USA but not imported here, for some reason. I suspect the new T7 will be here in 2018, though. I have a 2003 KTM 640 ADV that does what I need it to, so far. Yes, it's buzzy on-road but weighs 350 pounds dry, carries 7.5 gallons of fuel and is very capable off-road (at least on the tracks my nascent skills will tackle) with excellent suspension and brakes. The perfect ADV rig is a unicorn, from what I've learned, so it becomes a balance and compromise. I'm inclined to ride BDR - type tracks when time allows and the KTM appears well-suited for that. Happy trails to you in 2018!
Still not in Canada..
Yeah I can't figure this out for the life of me. Apparently the success of the KLR 650 in the US means nothing to Yamaha.
Very good video review. I'm currently searching for this bike to buy or not, and this video helps me a lot. Keep going with your work!
Thanks, will do!
The XT660Z is one of the finest motorcycles ever made!
Finest is not exactly the word, but very reliable machine.
Excellent video. There is no perfect bike and any bike you choose will lack things others have and you would want. Making a bike your own is the way to go, pick a good base model and start from there. And no fancy technology will make you a better rider, distance traveled and challenges on the go will do.
Correct, this is the only way. Thanks for watching!
Great video and absolutely right. Exactly what I say too when I'm out riding. Stick to the basics and what you really need. You can do most rides and only kind of bike. Crikey people ride around the world on mopeds so there really isn't a 'need' for big adventure bikes...but they do have some benefits too it is true.
Very nice video. Thank you and appreciate your comments for reasonable riding
You are welcome anytime!
i like yr reviews and straight to the point no frills., good sense of humour, lol alot of people dont understand and see how u mean., thnx for vlogs brother
You are welcome anytime!
I love this bike. Nice review
Thanks! 👍
Been watching many of your videos, what you says make sense.
I hv a big adv bike and yes I don’t need it. Adventure rides what we need is a reliable bike, recently 12th Sept 2019 I did a solo round trip to Thailand on a Vespa, for once I had to ride slow and being alone did not need to keep to anyone schedule. It is very enjoyable trip, I think I see more on this single trip compare to all others.
Now I am planning a 5000km solo round trip to thousand corners Thailand on my Vespa. Thinking of getting a smaller bile like the CB500X 2019 which I feel perfect for my style of riding.
Thank you what you says make sense chiao 😆
I agree completely. I currently drive KTMs and I trust them enough to drive around Europe and closer part of Asia but when I'm thinking about RTW trip I will go with XT660.
Right decision.
very nice explanation i must say and to the point.....i am a big fan of your mongolia trip sir....godspeed !
Best rewiev out there, stay safe✌
Thanks, man!
Great review, nice bike, thanks.
A perfect bike I always wanted to own. But I am a little too short with my 177cm for the tall seat height unfortunately. I will happily settle for my Honda VFR 750 for now like I did the last 8 years.
Great video; keep going.
You are in love with your bike! Thats for sure,!
It is a good bike, that's for sure!
Your right about having to have a lot of horse power, back in the day we did a lot of adventure riding with just one horse! Nice bike, I haven't seen any here in US.
Pleasure to listen to you! Very true advices!
Thanks!
Love your videos keep up the great work !!
I will, thanks!
Love your videos! Glad to have discovered your channel :)
Thank you my friend!
great review!
The best review till now. What a great bike we have!!!
What wil you do in the weekend of june the 3.
I plane to drive my tenere to Magdenburch....
Maybe we can meet!
Greetz Marcel from Holland.
Hi Marcel,
I am here in Berlin, yes, we can ride together. Send me an e-mail to zhelev.p@abv.bg, I will reply back with my telephone. Thanks for watching!
please do a review on the versys 650...great work by the way, I'm a big fan..
Adventure bikes are a compromise of less power and weight over more power and weight, bigger equals more comfort to some degree but smaller is more balanced.
DR 650 is my weapon of choice, not much power but enough, not overly heavy and simple to work on, 20 minutes to adjust the valves, simple carburettor, no electronic aids, bullet proof engine and easy to rebuild when needed.
My 2005 has 485,000 Klms, been rebuilt a couple of times and my 2014 has 140,000 Klms and never touched the engine so far.
The great thing with the DR is they are cheap to buy and you modify it how you like, parts are cheapish and Procycle in the states have a huge catalogue of parts to make the bike what you want.
Good logical thinking video sir, after all most countries have low speed limits and radar guns are so popular with the police so no real need for 160 HP.
My riding friend has DR 650 and I am very familiar with it. We have done some fast fix on the fly. It is great machine and perfect choice for round the world bike. The problem is that at the moment, new you can buy only in the states, not in Europe.
Your opinión about Yamaha XT-500......a miracle....
It's a classic bike and the mother of most of the adventure bikes.
Hi, as usual great Video, I have two questions. 1> In the Video at 3:50 can you please give info. about the music in the background. 2> Why did you changed the front brake system from double disk to single disk
I changed the disks, because I changed the forks.
Totally agree with your choice in bike, for what your are doing. 👍
You don't need a tank....
thanks, also happy with my white tenere
You are absolutly right. I am riding last years Honda CB 650, CB 400N, CB 900F2, Yamaha SR 500, Yamaha FJ1200, Yamaha FJ 1200 Comete Sidebike, Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1100, BMW GS 1200 and aktuell Yamaha XJR 1300. The GS was good, but looks baaad, and for a journey too heavy. Now I‘m looking for a smaller Bike for longer Trips. And the XJR for the weekend (I love that Big Block 4Zylinder Engine) 😊
What every suit to you, your trips and your budget.
i love this bike. congrats mate. you are the best on all yt chans! cheers from Portugal.
Thanks Mario!
Thanks for the video
Great video ! Thanks !
I do agree with you... The 1st and only thing which really matters is the weight !
That's why I wouldn't choose the 660 Tenere. Sorry, it's almost 190 kg.
Best choice is a KTM 690 enduro 140kg or a DRZ 400 suzuki 140kg as well.
Think about it...
I already thought about it. KTM 690 is 150kg wet - When you add a bigger tank, wind screen, stronger subframe and better seat it will come very close to the weight of the Tenere. I will not even talk about the real ability of the engines. The DRZ is better choice, but again don't forget that to transfer it to an optimal adventure machine you have to make a lot of changes. Also I am 185, 105kg, do you think that this DRZ is for me? To finish the post I will add that this was my choice and I never said that this is the only choice. It was perfect for me and I never regret.
Would love to have such a bike! This will be my next choose!!! ;) thanks for the video.
You are welcome anytime!
Great review of the Tenere. ...it's a superb all round bike. And what you say is true....why do you want to travel the world at high speed and see nothing! . The figures are deceptive for the Tenere. ...it's got loads of grunt and handles superbly and can surprise faster bikes on twisty mountain roads. Great in the city too. The best time is when you load up your luggage and ride on to a ferry to start the journey. ....! Steve
Yes, the best moment is when you start the new trip. Thanks for watching!
Evala , bravo za komentarite.
Good advice. Thanks.
Nice review! I have the brother Yamaha XT660R and I've had it since 2013. I went on my first motorcycle trip to Norway this summer and it was almost perfect. The power is good and the engine is really fun to play with. The only thing that annoys me is the vibrations in motorway speeds, especially around 110-130 kph. My hands starts too itch and hurt a little. Did you make any modification to solve this problem? Also the seat was a bit uncomfortable, but that is easier too solve. Thanks for the good content in your videos!
I do have 28mm handlebar, different bar weights and upside down forks. Mine is fine, but I never ride it over 120km/h. To ever take or for a while yes, but not as a cruising speed.
Very nice video.
What a machine. It reminds me of the old saying that used to refer to Apple computers - "It just works".
Very well said - "It just works"