Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700 Review | Pros & Cons | RIDE Adventures
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︾ We finally got our hands on Yamaha's Ténéré 700, and boy are we glad they decided to bring this adventure bike into the U.S. market. With the low price of $10k comes only the basics, but we have to sort of appreciate that Yamaha decided to build a solid foundation rather than throwing on a whole bunch of marked-up farkles and fancy features that perhaps would distract us from what really matters: Having a great bike to ride the world with!
In this video, we are doing a full review of the Ténéré 700 from its key specs to its Pros and Cons and even to our future projections on what is to come in future models of the Ténéré 700. Basically a Ténéré 700 review video with a little more ups and downs. The Ténéré 700 was a tough one to come up with Cons for, but we will most likely have a few more as times go on and we will certainly make another follow up video about it.
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Thanks again everyone for all your support thus far. Down below are some more specs on the Ténéré 700 along with a link to FortNine's video on the mechanics of the anti-squat engineering. Check Ryan's video linked below to understand one of our favorite features on this adventure bike.
SIDE NOTE, with many videos tooting the Ténéré 700 horn (quite literally perhaps) we feel that our Pros and Cons series really help people have more realistic expectations and we make an effort to finding these little nuances on every motorcycle review we do. Apart from that, we are dedicated to the fact to uphold the integrity of our content. We see what is happening to TH-cam and many other platforms becoming marketing tools and we have the emails recently to prove it, however, our main goal is to get you out riding longer and with more smiles. Always has been the case since the day Eric started guiding and eventually creating the RIDE Adventures touring and renting operations 10+ years ago.
This is also the reason this TH-cam channel was started, so with that said, our commitment to providing that help and offering true, honest content is bar-none when it comes to creating new videos. We do hope you come on one of our adventures someday but we are also rooting for you if you decided to make your own way. At the core of it all is Eric, as giant as he is, even tears-up a bit talking about some of the journeys he's had and it's always that emotion and feeling that pushes him to try to help others to explore more. Thanks again for all the support from the team here at RIDE Adventures. RIDE ON!《
》FortNine Video on Ténéré's Anti-Squat engineering 《
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》TÉNÉRÉ 700 SPECS《
Engine Type 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 8 valves
Bore x Stroke 80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection
Transmission 6-speed; wet multi-plate clutch
Final Drive Chain
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable; 8.3-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping; 7.9-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 282mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Brakes / Rear 245mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Tires / Front 90/90R21 Pirelli®️ Scorpion®️ Rally STR
Tires / Rear 150/70R18 Pirelli®️ Scorpion®️ Rally STR L x W x H 93.3 in x 35.6 in x 34.4 in
Seat Height 34.4 in
Wheelbase 62.8 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 27 Degrees
Trail 4.1 in
Maximum Ground Clearance 9.4 in
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gal
Wet Weight 452 lbs
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Color Ceramic Ice; Intensity White; Matte Black
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Oh- and kudos for the F9 mention. Very respectful! Canadian brother getting some well deserved respect - warms my heart...
Ryan and the F9 crew have been making some great videos for sure. Thanks for commenting.
long time dirtbiker. this bike made me jump into the adventure realm
I bought a T7 and love it! The simplicity is perfect along with Yamaha reliability. I’ve had bikes with a lot of electronics that I never used so this is fine.
Yea, we can all find some entertainment in the Rider Mode settings that other bikes have, but there's something about the simplicity of the Tenere 700 that we like as well. We get to focus on the riding, the feeling, the travel....instead of what the computer is doing : )
Motorcycle should be raw and not have all the features of a car. Riding a motorcycle is a relationship between man and machine. You don't need all the bullshit you just need to learn to ride!
Something i would like to see in every review channel is the riders dimensions , height weight and inseam .
Excellent reminder, thanks. In this case, Eric is about 6'3" and 240 lbs (+20 riding gear) with about a 32" inseam. So, built like Shrek, but not as good looking. The Tenere 700 in the video was all stock except for the grips, had the suspension clickers about in the middle, and the rear shock fully-preloaded.
True! We would also like Metric on screen. The imperial system makes no sense in most of the world's heads.
this channel deserves so much more attention/audience! great content, thanks from Germany!
noxious456, thanks for that great and fun feedback that we appreciate very much. Our Channel is growing quickly, and we've got more videos ahead each Tuesday. RIDE on!
I like the street like oil change. One drain plug, and outside spin on oil filter.👍
Thorough and entertaining review. You guys really understand the dual sport experience.
I don't comment often, But, it's worth mentioning this is an excellent review of the bike! Great technical points are made about the bike! Very thorough
Fred, thanks for the note, and we're glad if the info helps anyone in bike shopping. RIDE on!
Great video, going to buy one as soon as possible now you kind of gave it a GO. LOL. Really professional to mention the F9 channel. It shows how great you guys are in creating a brotherhood like adventure riding channel.
Nick, thanks, we're having fun making the videos and watching the Channel grow. More videos on the way, and we hope the info helps anyone and everyone. RIDE on!
Love mine t700, its the simplicity and ultimate riding experience. You can feel the bond with bike, predictable response to your reactions. Makes me feel 14yrs old again and remember all first time experience with classic motorcycles.
Bike is balanced so nice it doesn't need electronics aids. Really impressed since last two bikes had all the electronics interfering connection between me and the road.
Nice video and realistic review 👌 👍 👏
Thanks, Peter B., and enjoy that bike! A comparison of the 790 R and Tenere 700 has been filmed, and we'll release it in a couple of weeks, so be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications button. Not to give it away, but the video will make you proud : ) Love the way the T7 "gallops" when compared.
Best review I've seen on the Tenéré: clear, well-organised, articulate and passionate about bikes. This kind of video is gonna make my wallet ten grand lighter at some point. Damn.
Ha, ha, thanks for that great feedback, and hopefully it's just $10k instead of setup/delivery for $1000 more : ) Yamaha made a great bike, you'll enjoy plenty. RIDE on!
I second that! 👍👍👍
Don't complain, it's the equivalent of $15K here in the UK. 🇬🇧 😕
@@andrewkitchenuk I am in the UK ;-)
Cool. The currencies got confused and you're correct, £10,000.
This is the bike I am currently looking into picking up thanks for the great review and breakdown!
HillsHaveWheels, those 21 and 18's, and the overall capability of this bike will be a great choice. Thanks for the note, have fun with your Tenere 700, and let us know how you like it. RIDE on!
Great review, Eric! Very realistic, honest and unbiased--no bike is perfect in this price range, and your pros/cons are really good as they are from an experienced rider's perspective. The outtakes at the end were fun and a nice touch--your reviews are really good. Thanks, stay healthy and ride safe!
Jmaninaz1, thanks for that great feedback, glad you enjoyed. More videos ahead soon : )
Love Your vids! No stupid/bad acting, just straight fwd. no bs reviews!
Ha, thanks. We're having fun with it, and testing acting chops a little bit for some upcoming skit-type stuff.....but yea, mostly just trying to help folks with the right information. Thanks again!
Kudos to Yamaha its exactly what many of us want, we hope they keep it simple but brilliant without interference. Great review, thanks
Great comprehensive video from an experienced host, great job!
I would like to hear your opinion about small adv motorcycle like the versys 300
Great review man! Makes me happy to see a bike review here in good ol central oregon
Recognizable land textures, eh? Thanks for the note, and RIDE on!
One of the best and concise reviews
Thanks for that note! More ahead.
Great review. Thanks. I’m pretty sure it’ll be my next bike.
one of the best reviews.have it in Greece one year now.thanks
Glad Greece is getting the Tenere 700, some countries apparently are not. Thanks for the great feedback : )
Best review out there, brother. Just subscribed to the channel, awesome content.
Quick question, going to Patagonia, T7 or Cb500x?
Phil on the Trail, thanks for the great feedback, more videos ahead. Which bike? Depends mostly on the size of the rider, and their willingness to spend $$$. Both bikes fall under the "incredible bang-for-your-buck" category, being reliable, capable, etc. Choose according to your stature, and which one takes into consideration that Patagonia is a very expensive place to travel : ) Have fun!
I'm a 61 year old KLR 650 rider and will be picking up my T7 in the Vancouver, BC area next week and then riding it home to the Yukon. I'm assuming this bike will be a lot smoother than my KLR on my ride home and I'm really hoping that it will more easily negotiate the nasty gravel roads that I ride in the north. I'm buying this blind with no test ride as it seems to be a slam dunk. I'm going to keep it pretty close to stock on the ride home -- I'm just adding heated grips, rally seat (I'm 6' 2"), LED blinkers, rear rack (I travel very light, so don't need side racks) and no center stand (I'll use a stick to get my rear off the ground to do chain maintenance). Can't wait! I'm bringing a camera and hoping to do a long distance "very average rider" review. Since I never leave the ground I didn't considered the KTM 790, which seems is an advantage if one wants to ride HARD on the street and dirt. And anyways the KTM is ugly as F#@K and all that electronics scream NO to an old guy. Really enjoy your channel.
Hondo Lane, thanks for the note. Sentiments from many of us are that we just want a simple bike that's fun to ride. Yamaha made a great bike for that, so have a great trip :)
Great comment, I can relate. Good luck on your trip, you'll love this bike.
I reckon there will be a lot of klr guys buying this. It’s really a modern day klr650 and as long as Yamaha keep it simple it will be a worthy successor.
Sorry, but there's no comparison between the T7 and 790R, for $ 3,500.00 more you get 20+ more HP, much better suspension, more gas, better brakes, bolt on rear sub-frame , better electronics, 790R is actually a bargain. I know, I have one, had a klr650 and it's not even in the same stratosphere. People say the 790R is ugly, not in person, the T7 looks cheap as f**k but hey to each their own.....
Just back home after riding my new T7 3,000 km - in 4 days - from Vancouver to Whitehorse (Van->Cache Creek, Kamloops, North Thompson Highway, Prince George, Hudson Hope, then up the AK Highway. I did a 1,000 km day on my last day as I was being chased by storms. What a dream!!!! I had never ridden more than 350 km in a day before this trip. Other than running out of daylight and blown hands from the cold (heated grips didn't work) I just wanted to keep riding. The Rally seat is a MUST for anyone over 6'. To be honest I would have paid A LOT more for this bike. Best road trip of my life. Bike just purred for 3,000 km. I wouldn't take a KTM 790 if you gave it to me for free!!
great, what I needed to hear. My 2014 Vstrom 1000 has been a faultless and lovely bike to own - but with the 3score plus 10 not too far away this 50+ lbs lighter Tenere will probably be next year's replacement. I would like to see a cruise control option on that nice linearly powered motor and maybe look at putting some Ricoh Intiminators to give (in effect) some front fork preload. But that's about it - simple is wonderful for an adventure bike
Great video!! Great review!! This guy know what he's talking about!! Thanks buddy!! I'm your new subscriber!!
savardr6, thanks for the enthusiasm and fun note. More videos ahead, so see you there, and RIDE on! : )
Great review, thanks!
Glad if the info helps, thanks for the great note!
Another very nice review. I had a short list down to two bikes, but may now need to make it three! Oh well, the more test rides (once it cools down some here in TX) the better. I'll add to my comparison spreadsheet and put this in the mix.
Ha! Thanks, Dan, and yea, after that last note, I wondered if we would complicate the decision for you. They're all great bikes, so the good news is, you've got fun riding ahead : )
Nice video, thank you. Simple, clear, unfussy.
lorcan roche, thanks for the great feedback. Next video (KTM 790 R Pro's and Con's) will be released within an hour or so : )
Really good video!!! Thank you.
I like these pro con videos. Actually I like pretty much all your vids.
Adam, thanks for that note. More videos ahead.....including Tenere 700 vs. KTM 790 Adventure R. The suspense....is even getting to us : )
Great review Eric!
Thanks, Sconnie : )
Thanks for this beautiful video...informative and yet fun.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting : )
Nice Review. That will be my next Bike.
Great review 👍!! Definitely subscribed!!! Salut from Ukraine, Europe.
Andriy, thanks for the great feedback....more videos ahead!
Thanks for helping me decide on the Tenere. It's a big bike for someone new. I have a smaller bike to learn on but after two rides my acceleration of learning the bike, its amazing how we can adapt once we breathe and just relax. This bike floats. I was so amazed how how it just takes you unlike a standard bike which is overly propulsion based feeling. This is a sleigh.
Thanks for the note, and yea, it's mostly "like riding a bike." As long as a rider can reach the ground firmly, typically moving to a larger option like this goes quite well. Enjoy, and RIDE on!
Great video and feedback. This may be my next bike! Currently on a KTM 690R. I like what I’ve been hearing about this bike and the Yamaha reliability.
Thanks for the note, and enjoy that 690R. Great bike. The T7 just might be appreciated for riding further away from single track, and more for big-distance trip/packing/travel type stuff.
Really well put together video, and a great review. Nice work. Now you're a big dude... How are the ergonomics? Seat to foot pegs, handle bars... Anything you liked? Anything you would change?
Thanks, Chris, more videos on the way every other Tuesday. ---- I meant to mention in the review that the Tenere 700 is really close to being pretty great for me in the standing position as well, even as a bone stock bike. Yamaha put pretty tall handlebar risers on there, and I might only want about 1 to 1.5 inches more in bar height to make it perfect. And I'm about 6'3," 240 (260 with full gear) and with a 32" inseam. So I don't have any real seat-to-peg challenges with my Shrek-physique, and the stock T7 has been a pleasure to ride. Hope that helps. - Eric
Great explanatory video !!!!!
Thank you! More ahead. Heidenau K60 Scout review publishes tomorrow.
Should have mine in the next few weeks. Looking forward to having a BDR machine.
I took a test ride on it here in Australia and I can fully back what has been said in this video. What a gem. :-)
Peter, thanks. Hope you liked it like we do (except for the little extra kick in the butt.)
Hi Eric, and thanks for the great video.
I am not a very experienced rider (about 8000 miles in the last two years) and I started with a XR250 which I rode for a year and 4000 miles in Costa Rica on every kind of terrain.
I just moved to the US and got a Ténéré 700 from the second container to arrive here, and yes, I did the other 4000 miles on it since September last year.
Where to start?
All your pros an cons are spot on.
I added the Yamaha center stand which is excellent although a little heavy.
Also the Yamaha heated grips - these are not hot enough, at least not for New England winters.
I replaced the bashplate for the panzer-looking engine bucket from Yamaha (I love the looks).
Also added luggage rack, crash bars, and a GPS and I am exploring all the dirt roads in the region (unfortunately not that many here in CT).
So, here are my beginner's impressions about the bike.
Probably a little too much for a first bike - the XR250 was much more manageable on dirt and in the wild.
But for a second bike, oh, my!
I have to admit I was impressed when I received it, and it took me a few days to dare ride it after a year. It is tall. I am just shy of 6" (1m82) and 161lbs (73kg) and my feet are just flat on the ground in the street. I didn't have to change the rear shock spring or adjust the suspensions nearly at all.
After we got to know each other, I believe it is a very reasonable bike for someone with my short experience:
It does not surprise, especially not susceptible to whisky throttle thanks to the linear power delivery.
It is remarkably stable, both on the highway (when my head gets kicked side to side by the tractor-trailer's wind, the bike is like planted in the ground) and off-road - I tried it in muddy ruts with slippery stones in curves and slopes. I thought a few times I was going down just to realize that standing in second gear and gassing it just enough to pass the obstacle would have her work her magic and not let me down. What a thrill!
It does not overturn like the Harleys I tried.
Some people say the braking is sluggish - I respectfully disagree. What's going on is you have to compress the front suspension for the front brake to be efficient and since the suspension has a long travel it takes more time and a more progressive squeezing of the brake lever, but done right is stops very well. And done sub-optimally you still have the ABS.
No traction control is totally fun on the dirt. Some say it handles like a dirt bike - I don't have much experience with actual very light dirt bikes but it certainly handles like my former XR250 (aka Tornado, a carbureted version of Honda's CRF250L).
Yes: the bike comes with ABS and it can be disconnected, both front and rear. Disconnecting it can be very, very useful, especially going downhill on gravel.
Gareth wrote earlier that this kind of video was gonna make his wallet ten grand lighter - let me just say that these are the best ten grand I ever spent.
I do not foresee parting with her any time soon.
Thanks again for the video.
Be well!
Fun write-up, thanks for sharing. Love that notion of "Probably a little too much for a first bike .......
But for a second bike, oh, my!" Great choice for the Swiss Army Knife of bikes that opens so many doors for riders. We wish it was a little shorter, but of course there are options for those who require such. Sounds like you'll be having lots of fun out there, so thanks for commenting. --- Eric
Ride safe
Great review, good info, less Bull. Cheers mate
Much appreciated, more ahead.
Nice review! Nice shout out to Ryan F9!
This bike wasn't even on my Radar. I just stumbled across this. I currently Race Moto on a Yamaha 250 2 Stroke and Husky FC 350. I also have a 500 EXC as my Dual sport but this looks like a great step between into a bike that can do more all around stuff... Two Thumbs up on the review!!
Ginger, cool note to read, thanks for sharing. And yea, a bike like this can open some doors that the 250/350 light bikes shy away from, so enjoy that which lies ahead : )
Been waiting for your specific review on this bike. I like your nonchalant no bulshit approach on bikes how they behave and how their design. I don't know....something about the way you review bikes is uniquely ideal
MrBeefsnorkel, thanks very much for sharing that, and letting us know that such a screename exists? Ha, ha.....sincerely, thanks for letting us know. Snoop around the Channel and you'll see the comparison to the 790 Adventure R, and if you Subscribe, more upcoming videos : )
Excellent review!!! Thanks for the well organized highlights. The T7 will replace my current KLR.
Please, for the world subscribers, include metric system. Greetings from Bolivia
great review. Nice bike!
Thanks, and thanks! We just picked up another one yesterday.
I would concider this bike a large duelsports bike more so than a small adventure bike. Looks good , seems to handle well. Nice review.
I'm really anxious to ride this bike! ✊🏻💨💨💨
Hope you enjoy it! Hard to find available in many markets already.
Fantastic review, Eric, you did a great job--right to the point not the pros and cons, and even a bit of comic relief with the Jim Carey line spliced in there--I laughed out loud as I was not expecting it but just a classic Jim Carey line. I hope when I can afford to get a bike one of these days I can come up (I am down in Arizona) and take one of your courses--like you, I think Yamaha nailed it with this bike and the price point. I'll probably start out on something like a Honda cb 500x, and although I think that bike would be all I'd ever need, this would make an awful lot of sense if I wanted to step up to something bigger and more powerful once I have learned the skills necessary to be a good rider. Thank you for an outstanding presentation--ride safe!
Jmaninaz1, glad if you liked the Jim clip, and we even have one more with him in tomorrow's video: KTM 790 Adventure vs. Tenere 700. Just too perfect of a situation not to use this upcoming clip from Ace Ventura that you'll probably recognize : ) ----- That CB500X will be great for many, many miles, and the Tenere's will be around for quite a while (although at this intro price of $10k, I wouldn't expect that to last.) So enjoy whatever you're on. --- Thanks for the great feedback, and we're glad if the info helps. - Eric
Great review of a great bike!
Paul, thanks for the note :)
The weight ratio between bike and rider is near perfect on the T7 . Yamaha has nipped it in the bud with this Adventure bike !!
Glad if you think so, too. The market has been asking for more middleweights, and Yamaha sure did stick their chest out (appropriately) with the Tenere 700. Next upcoming video compares the T7 against the 790 R.
Thank you over whelming! After 34 years of Honda Transalp XL 600 I was looking for a better combination. I also ride a WR 450 Yamaha, an MT 01 Yamaha, Triumph, Suzuki GSXR 750 etc. But This Tenere 700 I just bought seems to me as The My bikers dream. Thank you for your test and it was an additional pro for me to get it bought a fortnight ago. I feel VERY happy with it. Very sporty on and off road and suitable even with my wife on the back seat. After test riding the Honda Africa Twin I knew that I did not want this extreme extra weight for a bike in this "off road" categorie". Ralph, from Switzerland
Ralph, glad you're enjoying this incredible bike/value that the T7 is. Yamaha "hit it out of the park" from what we can tell so far. Thanks for sharing.
Solid look at a solid machine. Great reliable bang for your buck with the T7. Yamaha has hit the sweet spot. These will be as ubiquitous & trustworthy as all those countless indestructible KLR's in very short order & for many years to come & for all the right reasons.
Exactly the parallel that we had in mind: Like the KLR, like the XR650L.....these Tenere 700's could be around and unchanged for a long, long time.
Great review
Much appreciated. More ahead.
Very profesional review
Thank you for this video, Which is crystal clean by the way. what camera and lens are these?
Hey bud! Garrett here the video dude on set. Yeah, that smoothness and clarity is thanks to my frame rate/setting export knowledge 😋 (youtube compression s^$# on it however I think I've beaten it to some respect) and the 1dxmii paired with the EF 2.8 24-70 USM II lens.
Thanks for the great video....any thoughts on the Husqvarna 701 LR as a long distance touring adventure bike instead of the t700 ?
Carl, good question, and the difference would mostly revolve around the feeling of removing 1 cylinder and about 100 lbs from the Tenere 700. When we think "Long Distance," the thought of a slightly-more-buzzy single cylinder engine, and the extra effects of wind on the lighter 701, doesn't sound as appealing. Then again: Depends on the terrain, what you need to bring, and how "long" long really is : )
Nice video. Thanks
Glad you liked it, thanks!
Because of its simplicity, and Yamaha on the tank, i believe this bike is in a league of one as a RTW bike made today.
Great review, imo, comfortably the best bike on the market.
Thanks, Michael. It could become that twin-cylinder "staple" in the RTW market for sure.
I just picked up a 22 t7 icon blue. I've got about 400 miles on it. I'm in North Central Florida and a lot of sand out here and the tires aren't the greatest for that but hard pack trails rides nice suspension feel decent so far great gas mileage about 67mpg. I ordered src moto crash bars I've got a bash plate coming for it protect the stator and water pump. Love it might sell my 2021 MT10 .... Maybe. Enjoyed the video ty
Great review. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks 👍
Hallo ! Danke Gutes Video und Great Reviews. Grüße from Germany 👍😉😁
Hallo, Deutschland ...... Thanks for the great feedback, and RIDE on!
Where's the xt09? Guess I'll have to build my own!
I wish you could help us save a little googling with a metric conversion in your next video. Cheers and great vids!
Ha, yes, good suggestion. Maybe we'll start flashing the conversion up on the screen, as making the words/voice much longer would be perhaps too much. Thanks.
I went to the bike show in February to confirm my decision to buy the 790R and ended leaving wanting the Tenere 700! While I've been riding mostly street bikes for the last few years I rode MX into my 30's , and the familiar feeling the Tenere had is what sold me on it.
Interesting day, that was.....depending on where you are.....walking out of the Bike Show knowing you may have saved yourself about $3700. Great bike, this Tenere 700, and a comparison of it vs. the 790 Adventure R is coming up in another video. Thanks for sharing.
Great review, well done, new subscriber here! Regards from Argentina
Javier B, thanks for the compliment and for subscribing, and please let us know when we can start showing Rides your beautiful country again. Fortunately, we were about 90% done with the last Patagonia season before shutdowns started in March.
@@RIDEAdventures Thanks, I hope you enjoyed riding in Patagonia, we have amazing roads there, but we can´t ride yet because of Covid.
Great review. I own the exact bike, loving it. I put stiffer springs front and rear, and it transformed the suspension. Where it shines is standing, the balance is amazing. The motor works - EVERYWHERE. Also, something that gets left out on reviews; easy to change the oil, easy to keep the air filter clean, One of many reasons I picked this bike. THIS is huge. Try changing the oil on a KTM990 adventure, how about the airfilter on an Africa Twin. Just ok pegs, i put fastways on mine. And as you said, VALUE VALUE VALUE.
Glad if you're enjoying, and good points.....we hadn't even gotten to the oil/air filter changes yet. Enjoy, and RIDE on! Thanks for sharing.
Nice one. Good job.
Thanks! More videos every other Tuesday (Oregon time : )
Great review on the bike with the detailed Pros and Cons. I too personally feel all those traction controls can get intrusive at times and simplicity in the key to ADVs. Way to go.
Thanks, Dinesh. Yamaha got it right. Those 74 hp......while plenty to have fun with, are not so spastic that Traction Control was necessary. Sure, TC can help in paved "oops, gravel patch" situations, but not necessary in the dirt.
@@RIDEAdventures You were just right on spot. Awesome.🔥🔥
Eric, I'm seriously considering this bike. I would love to see a video on the build and mods that you guys would do to make this as good a bike as it can be, within the limits of common sense and economy; How much would it cost to make this a tour ready bike, with the safety and comfort items required as well as things like soft luggage, better dash, levers, etc, etc. Make that video and I'll fly out to wherever you are and train on a tour ready Tenere. I don't think you need more power.
Steinar, great, and yes, we hope to get some modifications videos up soon. It's really pretty tour-ready already as a stock bike, depending on how rigorous it'll be ridden (original skidplate isn't so great, and we'd add some crash bars, etc.) ---- Right on, rarely would any of us "need" more power. "Want" it.....sure, we all do. But hey, this Tenere 700 is very fast already.
Brief comparison to competitors is a good idea. Ie. how likely are you to buy compared to another bike etc etc. just a friendly suggestion since you asked at the end :) big thumbs up from Australia! Cheers
Thanks, we're on it! Check out the rest of our Channel, we did compare the Tenere 700 to the KTM 790R: th-cam.com/video/fRIk7625JUI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks !!!!
Great channel!
Street machine, thanks for the great feedback! More videos ahead, including the Tenere 700 vs. 790 Adventure R comparison.
Thanks bunch
You can order the T7 from the factory with the lower seat option. It has a different sku, don't know why they hide it.
Dang that bike is really tempting!
Giant Loop Moto, you got that right! Only tough side is if your @ss has taken too much of a pounding over the years. Even then, the Tenere 700 is still fine to ride : )
This is the way a motorcycle review should be like. Informative yet entertaining, unbiased yet opinionated.
I want this bike for my daily office commute; a 5 km stretch of the road is pure hell. But I know my wait is going to be endless as here in India, the allure of big sports bikes defeats these practical steeds' demand. And Yamaha has no adv bikes in India. Sad.
Oliverider, thanks for the great feedback! The Tenere 700 has that nice, slim shape that sure would slither through traffic better than a big R1200GS or similar. ---- Wow, did not know that Yamaha wasn't importing such models there. Some good other options are available I'm sure, but yea, the T7 is really great. RIDE on!
Finally! A fine adventure bike that isn't bloated with 47 traction control modes and stupid electronics. I would change my Tiger 800XC (21 front wheel ftw, yeah) for this Yammie but seat looks small and uncomfortable. Correct me if I'm wrong please. Great video and channel!
Thanks for the note, and yea, not mentioned was that I was ready to get off the Tenere 700's original seat after about 30 minutes. I didn't mention it, cause it's usually about 45 minutes with every other original seat bikes come with, so just "industry standard" and not worth mentioning. But yea, otherwise, what a bike!
Enjoyed the review. I’m fairly new to your site, what is the device Eric wears around his neck? Thanks...
Jay, thanks. It's an Alpinestars BNS Neck Brace. Hopefully we never have to find out if it works or not : )
Thinking of selling the wr250r and upgrading to this bike.
Good review.. Are you wearing low profile armour under your shirt? I got a T7 in 2019 and love it.. Like a big Supermoto on road and a big enduro offroad. I'm away down the tracks whilst my mates are still inputting settings into their bigger ADV bikes.
Yep, you can see the type of body armor Eric is wearing in this full gear setup and explanation video. Enjoy that T7! Link here: th-cam.com/video/t6JJEFD1J1o/w-d-xo.html
Ma y thanks. That AStar stuff looks good.
The Tenere was $13,400 when it came here to Canada. It was a no brainer to pick up a KTM 790 R for only $1,200 more at $14,600 . Would've seriously considered the T7 if the savings was actually passed on to the buyer.
Yea, in some markets, those Yammies are strangely expensive. Long term ownership costs could be a difference as well, but good that you have these great options.Thanks for sharing.
Great review. For me, it's out of the basic AT and the T700. The dry weight is actually close considering 1100cc vs 700cc. Only need cornering ABS for electronics. Both bikes need suspension work for a big rider. Both bikes need proper crash protection. It's getting close to the right time for T700 maybe second model for risk aversion. After that Yamaha may follow BMW but adding 50cc and 5kgs very few years until it morphs into the super tenere. I struggle to understand why it took so long to produce. Did they need to clear old stock?
Thanks for the compliment. Subscribe and stay tuned, as we have a video with the Standard AT and Tenere 700 now in post production. ----- While we point out flaws in some bikes, it's a continuous marvel to think about what goes into making such an incredible machine, and releasing it into the market. We hate waiting, too, but understand : )
Good stuff, love to watch this channel continue to grow.
Thanks, Bruce, and hopefully you don't have to watch Eric's belly grow along with the channel! : )
@@RIDEAdventures Blame it on the COVID lock-down... (i know i'm using that excuse...)
Thanks for the vid again must be my 10th time watching this haha! Any thoughts on the power and how it feels between the tenere and the Africa twin? The weight difference is significant but so is the displacement so wondering which one feels faster? Thanks again!
Kim, the Africa Twin and Tenere have about the same power-to-weight ratio, so they feel similar in terms of power/acceleration. Very similar, smooth, buttery engine with nice frequencies and vibrations. We hope to get such a comparison review up soon. In the meantime, coming this Tuesday: Tenere vs. 790 Adventure, so stay tuned! Thanks for sharing : )
RIDE Adventures awesome awesome awesome looking forward to it!!!!
Great review. I bought a Tenere and used it over 10.000 km now. The only real con i have is that the fuel tank is a bit small. Tank is 16l, but reserve light comes on after 12l. Refuelling every 300km. That said, the pro's obviously outweight the cons.
Bassert, thanks for sharing. Yea, we can expect probably an "Adventure Version" of the bike with a bigger, or as mentioned, a more expensive version somehow anyway after a couple of years. Some folks are reporting pretty good fuel economy though. Check out the Gas Bag made by Giant Loop as a great option to carry some extra.
@@RIDEAdventures How long until someone designs a larger tank, split and lower like on the husky 701 or the tanks for the DR650.
Im getting 220-240 miles out of mine, 240 is on fumes tho
Specs very very similar to my 2012 800GS, which i loved, just a bit less power, which is fine.
Unfortunately i sold that bike off awhile ago, and thinking this may be a worthy replacement. The relative simplicity (and price) vs the new 850 is appealing.
What cameras do you use?great quality on this video,like a pro film!)
Our Videographer says thank you and he used a Canon 1DX Mii with 24-70mm F2.8 USM II Lens on a Ronin-S Stabilizer.
@@RIDEAdventures Thank you! Btw, it would be awesome if the videos were a little longer so that we could enjoy them more time😃 The ideas of your videos are great, as well as the directing and filming itself!
I'm so tempted to buy one. About electronics, there's one thing. If bike geometry, suspension and engine behavior is good, you really don't need any kind of electronics to stabilize it. After all there's tons of older bikes that really don't need ie. traction control. Only electronics I see as good addition these days is ABS. That's really good thing for ie. wet conditions and let's be honest, if that sudden event happens, it's really hard for even experienced rider to max out braking performance and still keep the bike up. Panic situation is panic situation after all.
Yea, stats seem to show that since ABS, fatalities and such have decreased. Such a great value, this bike, and we have other videos talking about it and comparing it (like to the 790R) if you're still shopping. Hope it helps.
@@RIDEAdventures ok, thanks gotta check them out. I thought this was only video about T7, good to know.
Eric is such a nice guy! And this bike is awesome!
Searching for 9999 $...
Thanks : ) Get them now, cause the price will probably be going up within a couple of years...but then again, maybe finding a used one then, still with 200,000+ km of life remaining, will be the best move.
An adjustable seat would've been a plus. One size doesn't fit all, this seems too high for me! A good point that you made, thanks!
Especially in our fleet rental operations, yea, we wish the seat had been adjustable. Because it's a fairly narrow bike, the height isn't too overwhelming, but yea, the only way to be sure is by sitting on one. There are Low Seat options on the market already, too.
Cant wait for a review on the Suzuki V - Strom 650 XT. Seems kinda perfect the way i see it... I Honestly never understood why it doesn't get so much attention
Yea, the VStrom did well in our comparison of a few other midweight/lower seat options. I love it for what it is, but still prefer the stature and 21/18 wheels of something like an Africa Twin, more: th-cam.com/video/0aSlf8QMmSM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for commenting. -- Eric
DR650 is a single and is the middle of all possible uses. It's the ultimate middle adventure bike.
Great info on this channel. You mentioned in another vid you were 6’3” ? Which is your favorite adventure bike? TIA
Thanks! Yes, about 6'3" 260 (fully suited up) but with a 32" inseam, which means I can reach the ground pretty/barely well on the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports. That bike, to me, is the favorite right now. Sure, it's not as powerful as the KTM 1090/1290 Adventure or some others, but in the motorcycle rental business, I just cringe at any bike that isn't at the top of the list of "most reliable." Not only is the ATAS outstandingly reliable, but it's an all-around athletic, great bike. Hope that helps - Eric
RIDE Adventures Great info thanks again. I look forward to a lot of binging on your channel🙏
Thanks for the review, informative and fun as always. Just wondering how you think this compares to the 1000 Africa twin and a Cb500x for commuting and weekend touring? And is a ktm 790 adventure r that much better off road? Thanks and looking forward to your thoughts!
Kim, stay tuned, Subscribe, and hit the Notifications button, cause the answers to those questions (790R and Africa Twin) are on the way : )
RIDE Adventures thanks!
RIDE Adventures can I make a special request as well? Could you include real world gas mileage on that next comparison? This is hardly ever mentioned in reviews but from what I've seen it almost seems like the Africa twin and ktm are more efficient than the Yamaha but I'm not sure that's right! Looking forward to the next video!
@@KimCruz1, good suggestion, and we'll be sure to mention it sometime after we've had some good samplings. Thanks! Some online sources like this are reporting 56mpg: www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/yamaha/tenere-700/2019/andygbsmith/947311
RIDE Adventures hey!! I've been hunting down figures in reviews and never came across this website thank you so much!!
Good review ty im hoping the Yamaha team that developed this bike get a big bonus for awakening their talent to the world. and their bosses .Now all they need to do is make another one with their 900 triple
and finally let the super tenure out to pasture
Ha, ha, yea, the Super Ten does well, but is wow-heavy. Lots to enjoy on a more middleweight bike like the T7. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to get your thoughts on the KTM 1290 R, I have really enjoyed your other reviews, and find them to be fair, and well presented. I have test ridden a GS1250 Rallye, and am lining up to test ride the big KTM in the next couple of weeks. I have the rare good fortune of living in a country that lends itself to both black top and serious offroad touring, so I am looking for a bike capable of both.
GanGoz, great, the 1290 R is on our list to do. In short: Great bike, hard to not like (LOVE that engine) and we just hope you don't have glitches and issues like we and others are having with the 790 Adventures. Thanks for sharing. You'll definitely have your test ride before we get a review done, BTW.
The simplicity is a really big selling point for me. I love technology but so often the stuff they add is just gimmicky and distracting.
ABS ON/OFF is the only option I need
I never seen such commited channel. You respond to almost all comments. Great review and channel. How does the Africa Twin stack against t7?
Greetings from Germany
Licic Mik, thanks for noticing our commitment, and yes, we're highly motivated by the comments and great feedback we've been getting about our video productions. ----- Africa Twin vs. Tenere 700? The video is in post-production right now, and will probably be another month or so before we release it, but the summary of it is: "Size Matters" Both are incredibly good values, and riders should just choose according to their size/stature, and intended use of the bike. RIDE on, and greetings from Oregon!
@@RIDEAdventures wow thx for the feedback
You are awesome
Is it better in the middle than the KLR? It should be the standard question.