This doesn't just have "some off-road potential". This thing is an off-road beast with the right tires. There are several reviews with them being thrashed and they are up to the task.
You are a local honest reviewer to myself. I think it’s the reason you are building a great following of subscribers. Each review is in depth and you give details on How the bike feels to ride etc almost describing the sensations to the perspective purchaser wanting a better review than the so called you tubers who are just after ratings. Myself I’m getting closer within the next few months on purchasing my new bike a 2020 model,your review on the Versys 1000se is still the best review I’ve seen. The tracer is out of the running due to the single headlight working on dipped beam so I will let you know my choice in Feb / March. It might be a bike that you haven’t had yet in the 2020 variant there’s a clue. It’s between 2 bikes both are top and tick all the boxes for myself. I will in fact be team green once the purchase is made. Thanks again for the spot on reviews. Mark
Good review as always, you'll give the Missenden Flyer a run soon ! Like it that you run a bike and give revs at speeds and gears.. As a tourer important I know how hard an engine is running at say 70mph
Great review as always Mark, been subscribed for years, and wow, a face reveal! Brit living in the Netherlands here, but from your area. Love the no-frills simplicity, does all the important things brilliantly. Long time coming but looks like it was worth the wait! I’m thinking crash bars, rad guard, rally seat, bar risers, Oxford grips (I’ve heard the stock 1s aren’t great, thoughts?), centre stand, top box, 12v socket, phone holder.. I can see myself being a happy owner for many years to come. White and Red for me. Can’t wait for Spring!
You should include city riding in your test routes so that we know how the bikes are in filtering, moving around in cramped traffic and full stop moving in parking, etc. So we can get a feel how the bikes are in daily living. Cheers and more videos to come.
Great review. Mine is doing average 65mpg after 1000 miles so a decent tank range. Green lanes are a breeze. Selling like hot cakes. Outsold gs1250 in Germany in November, but guess it's a new bike. No brainer for your average adventure rider 👍
You've spoiled things for me - I'd 99.9% decided on the 900 Trumpet but now.... Will be buying in September 2020 so I guess I need to think again. Top job !
Lovely looking bike and great review thanks Mark, it will be interesting to see what the sales figures look like Vs the 650 Vstrom... Have a great Christmas and thanks again .......
Great review Mark, this is a bike that I am interested in thanks for posting, not sure if I would personally consider it affordable, although my friends say that i am water tight!!!
Hi Mark ! Please allow me a silly question: I'm a 78 years old experienced rider, looking for a last-in-life new bike, downsized to 200 kg. Which one would you say would fit me: a CBX500X or a Tenere 700 ? Thank you for an answer !
Thank god a rider that is my height 5’7 and 30” inseam measurements. I’m American and I’ve been eyeballing this bike for a while now but i was worried about the seat height.
Hi Mark! Remember the white Versys 1000 base model guy? :o) Merry X-mas to you, your loved ones and all fellow biker brothers and sisters of course. Keep your great vid´s coming and ride safe!
What i dont like about this bike is narrow seat, the fueltank, only 16 liter must be 20 liter and the tankcap,you have to remove it with the key in it. Bike is a bit exspensive here in The Netherlands 11.600 euro. The vstrom 650 xta is now 9200 euro.
Costs a bit too much for a "no frills" bike. I like the maintenance intervals. MUCH better than the Tiger 800. I suspect many of those owners are getting tired of dropping $1,500 on valve inspections every 12k miles. This will be my next touring bike.
Hi ....oh easy answer ...tracer 9 all the way for me...it's my sort of bike,fast fun comfortable and great for touring ...the tenere is great but isn't quite as thrilling Regards mark
This bike is nice I like it because it’s different I’ve not even seen one on the road Where i live I am seriously thinking of getting it I will definitely more off-road tires on It would be a beast off road about the right power Not too heavy definitely get some crash protection
Very thorough review. Only downside I can see is that it is a tall bike for the vertically challenged like me. I'm similar dimensions to you. But I guess if it were lower you wouldn't have so much suspension travel and ground clearance for off-road riding. How's the Trophy doing? Thanks as always.
what is a cross plane engine? there is quite a bit of wind noise and you tend to repeat yourself. Enjoyable review. 45 m.p.g. does not sound that good for this size of bike!
How is the bike's stability on the road? Does it feel locked in to the line it's traveling? Or is the front end nervous (as can be the case with 21" front wheels)?
Hi John ,TBH I wasn't that confident in leaning it right over ,ok the roads were slippery ,but it's only got a 90 section semi knobly front tyre so that's probably why , wouldn't be a problem for me if I owned one ,not a deal breaker for me,just wouldn't lean it right over ,more just ride it normally , but all in all a great bike ,very nice to ride mark
Thanks for the quick reply Mark. I'm considering this bike or a Versys 650. Since I don't plan on going offroad, I suspect the Versys will be the better road bike (and probably more stable than the Yamaha). Keep making your videos, they're relatively short and yet thorough.
Hi Steve the tenere is great but is more off road biased ,the tiger is a better suited for road and touring ,plus amazing triple engine all the best mark
I'm thinking about selling my Z900 for a adventure bike. First I was thinking of a KTM super adventure 1290, but why need such a heavy bike. Your video almost set me for trading it in. Soon gonna make a test ride and hoping for the best! Also heard the engine is almost bulletproof.
I want a more offroad bike than the tracer, was thinking about one! That's a good idea, trying a triumph. But for a adv, is less electronic better? Less can break in the dirt.
@@Kruik013 Hi mate, how do you find the rally seat? I’m hoping to get a test ride soon but the dealer doesn’t have a rally spec to try. A big part of why I’m moving on from my KTM enduro bike is comfort, so really don’t want another horrible seat.
Has so much but.....for the want of a 20 litre tank and more fat on the seat. It’s a long way between fuel stops down here, down under. Love the look. The Husqy will give it a shake though, depending on price. A real good bike Yamaha.
What is your inseam? mine is 30-ish. Trying to find out if I will fit the bike when it comes here later this year. I ride tip toes on all of my bikes, so it is normal to me.
@@markpulling12 This helps tremendously. I'm the same dimensions and ride full sized off road bikes. Seems I'd be just fine on the T7 unless doing some slow technical off-road... which isn't really the point of the bike to begin with.
I have the same bike and colour great machine but don’t waste your money on the aftermarket exhaust, there is not much difference in sound from the stock exhaust which sounds great.
Most manufacturers will want you to have your valves checked around the 25 k mile range ,some bikes don't need much adjustment if any some might need the odd shim or two , thanks Mark
The base is okay, the rest is very revisable. The driving gear is good for the road. The rest must be revised strongly for Offroad. The teaser videos promise something that won't be held.
@@JP-nx9rm what year did you have? I heard the bike is smoother now? Plus a seat concepts helps everyone says. I have a test ride in two days so we’ll see!
@@SickBikeDude 2019 , dont get me wrong as a back road lane blaster you wont have more fun , but I noticed it was drinking oil and the false neutrals were a pain in the backside . It just wasnt for me as my only motorcycle.I have a Loncin F850gs at the moment ,which is alot more comfy but not as fun .
@@JP-nx9rm damnit! lol. Yea it would be my only bike. I’ve heard about the false neutrals too. That’s a shame. But I totally get what you’re say. Basically a great second bike.
Before Covid, eh. If this bike had tubeless tyres and was 100 cc more, it would really rival the KTM 790/890 Adventure. I must admit, though, it already has enough low-down torque, and it is relaxed enough at 4,000 rpm in top with lots left for top gear overtakes. Bikes have come on so much since my Africa Twin 750 days.
I would rather call it "an offroad bike with touring capabilities" and not the opposite. The comfort is not good for longer trips. There are aftermarket seats and windscreen to buy but as it is now it is definitely more offroad oriented.
Well, biggest advantage of this bike is undoubtedly price. The rest of the things are pretty basic for this type of bike if not a little bit outdated. But I guess you get what you paid for.
I wouldn't buy the bike just because of that dash. Looks like a 90's pda. It blocks view directly in front of the tire which would be useful offroad. If it was horizontal and down further it would be usable.
The price and Japanese reliability makes it a winner already
Paul Van Der Vyver
Absolutely.
This doesn't just have "some off-road potential". This thing is an off-road beast with the right tires. There are several reviews with them being thrashed and they are up to the task.
You are a local honest reviewer to myself.
I think it’s the reason you are building a great following of subscribers.
Each review is in depth and you give details on
How the bike feels to ride etc almost describing the sensations to the perspective purchaser wanting a better review than the so called you tubers who are just after ratings.
Myself I’m getting closer within the next few months on purchasing my new bike a 2020 model,your review on the Versys 1000se is still the best review I’ve seen.
The tracer is out of the running due to the single headlight working on dipped beam so I will let you know my choice in Feb / March. It might be a bike that you haven’t had yet in the 2020 variant there’s a clue. It’s between 2 bikes both are top and tick all the boxes for myself.
I will in fact be team green once the purchase is made.
Thanks again for the spot on reviews. Mark
Ordered mine 2 weeks ago in the Competition White and will be with me in a few weeks time👍🏻
Great review as always Mark👌
Thanks Mark ,enjoy your new bike , great choice ,I loved riding it :)
Great Job Mark!! Can't wait to get mine here in Québec, Canada
thanks id love to visit canada ,been watching lots of netflix films lately and they are all set in canada :)
savardr6 moi aussi!
Thumbs up from me, well done Mark another great review
Most probably my next bike (6' 6" tall here!). Thanks for the great review.
What bikes do you have currently (I’m 6’7). I’m looking for my next bike but struggling to find it
Good to put a face to the name and another excellent review, cheers mate.
Nice review of a very nice bike. However, I think the exhaust is better than you said it was - not crap at al !! Looking forward to your next review.
Good review as always, you'll give the Missenden Flyer a run soon ! Like it that you run a bike and give revs at speeds and gears.. As a tourer important I know how hard an engine is running at say 70mph
A 700cc bike will eat 70 all day. My 1978 honda cb750 would cruise at a ton
Misseden flyer not in same league, this guy much better reviewer
Another great review mark finally put a face to the name 👍 top marks
Thanks Shaun ,thought I'd try out the new selfie stick :)
Yes :) Good to finally 'meet him' !
Great review as always Mark, been subscribed for years, and wow, a face reveal! Brit living in the Netherlands here, but from your area. Love the no-frills simplicity, does all the important things brilliantly. Long time coming but looks like it was worth the wait! I’m thinking crash bars, rad guard, rally seat, bar risers, Oxford grips (I’ve heard the stock 1s aren’t great, thoughts?), centre stand, top box, 12v socket, phone holder.. I can see myself being a happy owner for many years to come. White and Red for me. Can’t wait for Spring!
thanks russell,yes the grips were ok ,warm enough but not super hot like oxford ones on their highest setting all the best mark :)
I would love this but a friend of mine is selling his xtz660 tenere with low miles and the money i save will take me on lots of trips..
Neil Widdison: is the xt660z Tenere still up for sale?
Just enjoy the ride no matter what
xtz 660 is NOT IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS THE 700 TENERE GET THE TENERE 700
You should include city riding in your test routes so that we know how the bikes are in filtering, moving around in cramped traffic and full stop moving in parking, etc. So we can get a feel how the bikes are in daily living. Cheers and more videos to come.
Great review. Mine is doing average 65mpg after 1000 miles so a decent tank range. Green lanes are a breeze. Selling like hot cakes. Outsold gs1250 in Germany in November, but guess it's a new bike. No brainer for your average adventure rider 👍
That's really good mpg , great bike imo all the best mark
80,899 pounds!! That's pretty heavy..I like my bikes under 40 tons...LoL..great review and cool bike!
I like that a nice easy honest review for the everyday rider
Nice one Mark, great engine in this, good all round bike.
I'd be interested to hear your opinion on the 2020 vstrom 1050 when it becomes available.
The new v-strom looks great especially the dr big looks but that weight is killer
@@chrisredfield3240 Not much with the current one, few small mods and a great underrated bike
I own one of these and they are brilliant.
Yes I loved riding it too Jon :)
Your vids are sweet Jon keep em comin !
7:18 -- _not notice the car in the hedge?_
😅
Hahaha and the police parked in that drive way. Hope that isnt s 40mph road 😂
Another great bike from Yamaha,I took this model out for a day it was superb! Will they make 900 version? Steve.
A 900 version would be great steve ..give triumph a little battle :)
You've spoiled things for me - I'd 99.9% decided on the 900 Trumpet but now.... Will be buying in September 2020 so I guess I need to think again. Top job !
haha ok michael...good luck with your decision :)
Lovely looking bike and great review thanks Mark, it will be interesting to see what the sales figures look like Vs the 650 Vstrom... Have a great Christmas and thanks again .......
you too dave ,i think its going to sell well ,the dealer told me he has taken lots of orders :)
Great review. I am waiting to arrive in Yamaha agencies in Brazil. Maybe it will be my next bike.
Thanks eduardo
I’d step up to the Super Tenere by virtue of its shaft drive alone.Nice review Mark, thank you.👍👍
Thanks Brian .. yes I'm keen to review the super tenere one day all the best mark
Great review Mark, this is a bike that I am interested in thanks for posting, not sure if I would personally consider it affordable, although my friends say that i am water tight!!!
Hi Mark ! Please allow me a silly question: I'm a 78 years old experienced rider, looking for a last-in-life new bike, downsized to 200 kg. Which one would you say would fit me: a CBX500X or a Tenere 700 ? Thank you for an answer !
Hi again ..I'd . definitely go for the 500x it's more than capable and so much cheaper regards mark
@@markpulling12 Thank you again for your answer, you are very friendly ! Greetings from Switzerland.
Thank god a rider that is my height 5’7 and 30” inseam measurements. I’m American and I’ve been eyeballing this bike for a while now but i was worried about the seat height.
SB Rider I brought one I am 5’8 height no problem just turn the clicker down on the rear and lower the front easy down
Nice review of what is a cracking bit of kit. Just one question does the speedo switch from MPH to KPH for travel in Europe etc?
Hi ian yes it does :)
Regards mark
Hi Mark! Remember the white Versys 1000 base model guy? :o) Merry X-mas to you, your loved ones and all fellow biker brothers and sisters of course. Keep your great vid´s coming and ride safe!
Hey yes I remember hope the versys is going well , Happy Xmas to you too
@@markpulling12 Thanks for asking and your kind whishes. I couldn´t be any happier with my bike - just so lovin´ her! :o)
Hi Mark. Are these coming with tubeless tyres? There's a bit of ambiguity on the tinterwebs, there's mixed info.
Hi no they come with tubes but there is a tubeless conversion you can do :)
Great review as always Mark.Need to do the 1200 Tenere tho?
Haha I've booked the demo 1200 tenere for early Jan ,...watch this space :)
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Great review. Very impressed with the bike. Thanks.
Best Review 5 Stars!
Great thanks :)
What i dont like about this bike is narrow seat, the fueltank, only 16 liter must be 20 liter and the tankcap,you have to remove it with the key in it. Bike is a bit exspensive here in The Netherlands 11.600 euro. The vstrom 650 xta is now 9200 euro.
you don't have to buy one :-)
Don't buy it then
The V-Strom doesn't have the ground clearance that I need to go off road. If you stick to tar mostly, the Suzuki is a better option
It is a real dual bike, not a crossover. So your complains have no sense at all for me.
Costs a bit too much for a "no frills" bike. I like the maintenance intervals. MUCH better than the Tiger 800. I suspect many of those owners are getting tired of dropping $1,500 on valve inspections every 12k miles. This will be my next touring bike.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated! Cheers from Vienna, Steve
Ok Steve thanks
Greetings to Vienna ! :)
Regards mark
Hi Mark, great review! Tracer 9 or tenere 700? Different bikes I know, but which one would you go for?
Hi ....oh easy answer ...tracer 9 all the way for me...it's my sort of bike,fast fun comfortable and great for touring ...the tenere is great but isn't quite as thrilling
Regards mark
.... Thank you very much. I'm leaning toward the tracer too!...
Nice review Mark, thank you. I will be considering this one.......Sal : )
This bike is nice I like it because it’s different
I’ve not even seen one on the road
Where i live
I am seriously thinking of getting it
I will definitely more off-road tires on
It would be a beast off road about the right power
Not too heavy definitely get some crash protection
How does the T7 compare to the Tiger 800?
Any chance to review the world raid too???
Yes 👍 that one is coming up over the next few weeks
Great review mark can I ask how did you find seat comfort?
Hi graham it was good ,i was on the bike for three hours,it is narrow like a moto x bike ,but i found it fine :)
Is that Verwood?
Hi yes it is 😀
🙏
Please tell about bike in built 12 volt charger .
If you can.👍👍
Very thorough review. Only downside I can see is that it is a tall bike for the vertically challenged like me. I'm similar dimensions to you. But I guess if it were lower you wouldn't have so much suspension travel and ground clearance for off-road riding.
How's the Trophy doing?
Thanks as always.
thanks alex ,yes the trophy is amazing just need this damn rain to stop ! :)
@@markpulling12 It's dreadful isn't it! And the wind!!!! Hopefully we get a really mild january february march.
How's the seat for a long distance ride?
Hi Eren ....quite good ..you could do two hours non stop but then you'd need a break
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks for the info ;)
what is a cross plane engine? there is quite a bit of wind noise and you tend to repeat yourself. Enjoyable review. 45 m.p.g. does not sound that good for this size of bike!
www.yamahapart.com/crossplanecrankshaft#:~:text=Crossplane%20design%20means%20that%20each,the%20engine%20to%20a%20minimum.
A modern and upgraded replacement for the legendary KLR650?
Not really. Night and day
this girl is gonna be mine as soon it arrives Chile
Did I listen it right you are 5 feet 7in tall?
Yes I'm 5ft 7 ,it's a tall bike for me just on top toes
I am about the same as you, I didnt put my hands on the bike to see if it is a deal breaker or not. Is it too hard to live with it? Thx man
How is the bike's stability on the road? Does it feel locked in to the line it's traveling? Or is the front end nervous (as can be the case with 21" front wheels)?
Hi John ,TBH I wasn't that confident in leaning it right over ,ok the roads were slippery ,but it's only got a 90 section semi knobly front tyre so that's probably why , wouldn't be a problem for me if I owned one ,not a deal breaker for me,just wouldn't lean it right over ,more just ride it normally , but all in all a great bike ,very nice to ride mark
Thanks for the quick reply Mark. I'm considering this bike or a Versys 650. Since I don't plan on going offroad, I suspect the Versys will be the better road bike (and probably more stable than the Yamaha). Keep making your videos, they're relatively short and yet thorough.
@@joneill1955 thanks John I have a review on the versys great bike and cheaper than the tenere
Yes, also a great review of a bike that favorably impressed you.
Vertically challenged and agree it didn't feel intimidating when i sat on the bike and the bars are closer than the GS or Tiger..
Great review Mark.
Lovely thanks Brad
Tender 700 or Tiger 800, appreciate your views. Great video subscribed. 😎👍🏴
Hi Steve the tenere is great but is more off road biased ,the tiger is a better suited for road and touring ,plus amazing triple engine all the best mark
Hi Steve the tenere is great but more off road biased ,the tiger is better for road and touring plus an amazing triple engine All the best mark
mark pulling excellent thanks Mark 😎👍
Beautifull bike!
I'm thinking about selling my Z900 for a adventure bike. First I was thinking of a KTM super adventure 1290, but why need such a heavy bike. Your video almost set me for trading it in. Soon gonna make a test ride and hoping for the best! Also heard the engine is almost bulletproof.
Also have a go on the tracer 700., triumph tiger 800/900 if you can
Cheers mark
I want a more offroad bike than the tracer, was thinking about one! That's a good idea, trying a triumph. But for a adv, is less electronic better? Less can break in the dirt.
@@Kruik013 ahh right I see ....yes the tenere 700 is perfect then for some off roading .
Just to let you know, I bought the T7 Rally edition and what an amazing bike! The best swap I could've do.
@@Kruik013 Hi mate, how do you find the rally seat? I’m hoping to get a test ride soon but the dealer doesn’t have a rally spec to try. A big part of why I’m moving on from my KTM enduro bike is comfort, so really don’t want another horrible seat.
Mark Happy Christmas from Belfast .....:)
you too colin :) ;)
Has so much but.....for the want of a 20 litre tank and more fat on the seat. It’s a long way between fuel stops down here, down under. Love the look. The Husqy will give it a shake though, depending on price. A real good bike Yamaha.
What is your inseam? mine is 30-ish. Trying to find out if I will fit the bike when it comes here later this year. I ride tip toes on all of my bikes, so it is normal to me.
Hi I'm same as you 30 inch inseam,I was on top toes but didn't find it an issue because the bike feels quite light All the best mark
@@markpulling12 This helps tremendously. I'm the same dimensions and ride full sized off road bikes. Seems I'd be just fine on the T7 unless doing some slow technical off-road... which isn't really the point of the bike to begin with.
Beautiful bike
Great review!
I have the same bike and colour great machine but don’t waste your money on the aftermarket exhaust, there is not much difference in sound from the stock exhaust which sounds great.
Is that a factory skid plate?
Hi no I think it was the bigger one fitted from Yamaha not the standard one ;)
25000 mile valve check is pretty standard these days. For what??? Honda, Ducati, Aprilia??
Most manufacturers will want you to have your valves checked around the 25 k mile range ,some bikes don't need much adjustment if any some might need the odd shim or two , thanks Mark
Love your videos. Where did you get the rear luggage rack? Name pls. Thanks.
Thanks william...........i didnt get it...the bike is a borrowed demo bike,its a genuine yamaha part i believe, all the best mark
@@markpulling12 thank you for your reply.
Would like to see this bike on offroad...
The base is okay, the rest is very revisable.
The driving gear is good for the road.
The rest must be revised strongly for Offroad. The teaser videos promise something that won't be held.
Good thing it does not have an electrically controlled nut warmers like the bmws
No offroad test?
Yes sorry it's a demo bike so I had to bring it back clean and not marked to the dealership
Great review!
it’s either this or a 701 enduro..
I'd go with this ,I had the ktm 690 , the vives and seat made me sell it
@@JP-nx9rm what year did you have? I heard the bike is smoother now? Plus a seat concepts helps everyone says. I have a test ride in two days so we’ll see!
@@SickBikeDude 2019 , dont get me wrong as a back road lane blaster you wont have more fun , but I noticed it was drinking oil and the false neutrals were a pain in the backside . It just wasnt for me as my only motorcycle.I have a Loncin F850gs at the moment ,which is alot more comfy but not as fun .
@@JP-nx9rm damnit! lol. Yea it would be my only bike. I’ve heard about the false neutrals too. That’s a shame. But I totally get what you’re say. Basically a great second bike.
@@SickBikeDude yeah absolutely. The T7 looks a good buy though
Lovely
Yamaha has been teasing North America.
Those are not great tires for the rain, a more street oriented tire will actually do better. - Did you get pushed by that truck at 8:20?
I definitely felt it's wind blast :)
Before Covid, eh.
If this bike had tubeless tyres and was 100 cc more, it would really rival the KTM 790/890 Adventure. I must admit, though, it already has enough low-down torque, and it is relaxed enough at 4,000 rpm in top with lots left for top gear overtakes. Bikes have come on so much since my Africa Twin 750 days.
Cheers nik
I would rather call it "an offroad bike with touring capabilities" and not the opposite. The comfort is not good for longer trips. There are aftermarket seats and windscreen to buy but as it is now it is definitely more offroad oriented.
Well, biggest advantage of this bike is undoubtedly price. The rest of the things are pretty basic for this type of bike if not a little bit outdated. But I guess you get what you paid for.
Way out on your fuel consumption estimate. I get well over 60mpg, maybe even 70mpg if I'm just pottering about. 🙂
So that's your face!👍
Ten-Array
I wouldn't buy the bike just because of that dash. Looks like a 90's pda. It blocks view directly in front of the tire which would be useful offroad. If it was horizontal and down further it would be usable.
ten err ray
If only they brought this to India, sigh....
875 mm im looking for 820 lol
Hi yes these are tall .... maybe try the tracer 700
Cheers mark
Tail tidy! Haaaaaaaa
I do not like the GameBoy advanced married to the windscreen
My UK Owners 1K miles Review: th-cam.com/video/RuyHMDLw1ns/w-d-xo.html
Reviewing a bike as the T700 on the asphalt only means that people doesn't really understand too much about motorcycles... go and buy a tmax.
you british really have no clue about how to ride an adv bike. Taking a country road is not off-road of any sort
Maybe because the bike is a demo from a main dealer???.
Were a small populated island pal what do you expect, we dont have vast amounts of nothing to get lost in .....
What license plate holder is that?
its the genuine yamaha one :)