Yes you definitely can! 3 weeks and 8000km, two up and overloaded, Africa and Europe, 1710km in a day (yes iron butt), Croatia 🇭🇷 right now (900km trip yesterday). Yes yes you definitely can. Great video as always 👍
Omg how do you even ride 1710 km in a day omg, my legs would fall and my patience would be orbiting saturn. Atm maximum I can do is 500 in my best days.
I have been traveling by motorbike for many years. My preferences are off-road. I have owned different brands and types of bikes - the Yamaha Tenere 700 made me fall in love. I ride it from long asphalt trips to hard off-road in the mountains of Bulgaria, Turkey, Frussia.... This is a completely new class of motorcycle.... I love it
I'm 1,96 @ around 100kgs. This thing is perfect for me. I bought it in the middle of April 2022. Last year I did a long trip of 8100 kms in three and a half weeks. Quite a lot of luggage because I was camping with a tent. The T700 is simple, reliable rugged and very economical. I ride it between 3,1 and 3,6 litres in touring mode, which allows me up to more than 400 kms of range, around 3,5 - 3,7 in everyday use and around 4 litres in city traffic in winter. I have never been beyond 4,2 litres. I can confirm your point concerning tyre wear. My Ténéré has served me well during the last 20.000 kms and I still use the first Pirelli tyres. Next I'll switch to my beloved Heidenau K60 Scout.
@@kallekorn2897 Yeah, my springs are still stock. The ride is in fact quite firm, therefore I do not really see the need for stiffer ones. @pablobablo2057 No, the T700 is extremely economical, indeed. I was a bit surprised myself...
Similarly, I've just completed a trip across from Isle of Man to Poland and back on mine, and I find it to be perfect for me. Comfy, light, economical, simple, and to be honest, everything I wanted it to be, but better! Very happy with my first Tenere trip!
Everything you need, and nothing you don't. There is a reason these bikes are so popular, and why it gas become the middleweight benchmark. A great bike. Safe, happy travels 👍
Have my 2023 Tenere since one week now. My first Adventure Bike ever. Spend the last 35 years on XR600 and EXC500 and on fast streetbikes. I always believed, a mix would be too weak in each category, too heavy for fun in the dirt and too slow to have fun on the road. Recently remembered that what I really love to do is to ride small and smaller roads, take a detour through the woods and mya spend some nights in a tent someplace beautiful. All of this the Tenere can do perfectly. I only have 250km on it so far, but I am totally in Love with that thing. It looks gorgeous. I changed and added some stuff to my liking, and can't wait to do longer trips on it. Oh, and looking forward to some nice wheelies, once she is run in. You, amongst some other high quality youtubers like Adam Riemann, helped me to pull the trigger and buy my first ever brand new motorbike, after having owned at least 30 bikes in the past and still owning ten other bikes. I am now content in selling at least 3 of the others, which I never considered before. Thank you for your good advice and honest opinon, you helped a lot to make it possible! Greetings from Germany, safe travels wherever you are!
I totally agree with you. I have done over 35000kms with my T7 and just did week long 3700km trip from southern Finland to Norway and North Cape. One day I did over 1000kms and its stupid I know but weather was good and I didnt have any problems riding 12 hours in one day. Bike is so confortable and I only have stock seat but its good for my ass :D I ride to my summer place often with my T7 with and there is no aspfalt roads and I never have problems riding in any gravel road. I also do lots of maintenance by myself and Its very easy.
Thanks for the great videos! Talking about long distance trips i'd like to share some experience with my Tuareg 660 that you reviewed some videos ago. I recently came back from my very first long motorcycle trip. I rode like 3k kilometers through the alps, corsica, sardinia and tuscany with my almost new aprilia tuareg 660. I bought it new in november last year(2022) and rode 3k km before I started my trip and did not have any problems until then. Then I started the trip with my girlfriend, who rides a 25 year old suzuki dr 800s (and didn't have any problems the whole trip..). After about the first 500km we arrived with a ferry in corsica. Shortly after leaven the port I stopped near s shop to buy some food. After getting back, my Tuareg didn't start anymore. I called the Aprilia hotline and they told me "there is no Aprilia shop on the whole island" and they would send some mechanic to see if they can do something. After an hour the bike just started again (now with engine light lit) and the guy on the phone gave me an address of a motorcycle shop. I drove there and they were like "we only sell yamaha and dont have the tools to read your errors. Next shop that can read the errors opens tomorrow.." Luckily after arriving at that dealer the engine light was off and I hoped for the best an continued my trip. For (almost) the rest of the trip I didn't had any issues with the bike, but every day when I started the bike I was praying to the motorcycle gods ;D. This was very unsettling. The next problem came on the ride back. It was the last 15km before I reached home that the bike had problems with the gas pump or something like that (still dont know). I immediately drove to my dealer when I arrived. They didn't know what's wrong from the error codes and sent the data to Aprilia to find out whats wrong. Dealer said it will probably take like 5 weeks to fix.. Result of the whole: I'll sell my Tuareg as soon as its repaired and get a Tenere. F that whole electonic stuff (cruise control was awesome :/ ) and get a uncomplicated bike that everyone can fix and has a widespread dealership.
I hesitated between both motorcycle and this channel and other help me to make the good choice, I guess. When i tried for an hour the Tuareg, I like the try, the moto seems very light but I was astonished with the High consumption, then the price of the bike, electronic and new Italian engine. I didn't take any risk and I'm so happy with my new Tenere. And I'm Italian ;)
I'm looking forward to take my Tenere the next week. I will travel around the Italy and it will be my first motorcycle trip with a modern one. Very curious about her behavior!
Thanks for the video! I have a T7 and totally agree with everything you said. It's a true swiss army knife of a bike. I hope to take mine on a BDR (back country discovery route) This summer. 🇺🇸 Keep up the great content!
Here are "my" advices: 1. my fuel consumptin: 5.6 l/100km 80% offroad (very light - only tube repair/change stuff). 2. change oil every ~5kkm. This is what Yamaha serviceman told me. 3. air filter: when riding behind a buddy and it is dry (a lot of dust in the air) then change/clean after 2kkm (the same serviceman's advice).
Great job! We have so far covered 90,000km two up across 66 countries fully (over)loaded on 700 Tenere. Our only change for comfort was to add a SeatConcepts seat, which we love. Otherwise, ours is stock except for a few small accessories and our luggage panniers and rack. Very happy with the Tenere.
Thank you for the video. May you be blessed with miles and miles of beautiful riding experiences. I am so happy you voted for simplicity, because as a biker that has over the years, had a variety of bikes, I am so happy I started as a student in India, riding a 100cc two stroke street bike all of 48000 km in less than two years along with college attendance - mostly on long trips, and I never faced a problem because I kept that bike in pristine condition. The simpler the bike, the more profound the riding. Of course good design is a huge plus, but there is simply no point inviting potential trouble with all kinds of complicated gadgets that give the bike too much of a brain of its own! Congratulations to you and Yamaha for being so well put together. Cheers!
I am 1.66m (70kg) I love this bike, I had all suspension modified and tuned to make it lower, drop link added, low seat and boots with insoles :) I don't use aggressively in rough terrain it is for adventure and it only just fits me ... happy travels :)
That is right my friend. When long trips in and outside your country, there is no need for an expensive bike, in my own opinion, with a lot of bells and whistles. The bike should be suitable for any kind of terrain and expect the unexpected. You will adjust your riding position accordingly. That's why I like a simple but reliable machine like the Tenere. Power, comfort, maneuver friendly, and it can take you far and beyond, and have a cup of coffee ☕ and a sweet 🧁 by the lake.😊
A tiny mistake is the fuel consumption of the 1250, I also was surprised that last trip (around 6000km) there was a 1250 and 1200LC. They both used around 4.5 liters of fuel. My 800 took 4liters. Concerning replacement of brake pads it takes 10 minutes on every bike I work on but I only have to replace them front around 60.000, rear around 40.000km. So while traveling don't need to bother. Oil change always takes around 10 minutes...while traveling my concern is what tools do I need, not the fact that it takes 10 or 15 minutes. Don't get me wrong I like the T7 but some arguments you have to look at from a wider perspective. Keep on shooting vidz I like your approach 👍🏻😉
I’m planning on selling my dr 650 and getting a tenere I live in panama in Central America I commute 30 mins in between traffic very day to go to work this machine looks like a lot of fun ! Thanks for the video !
brilliant! simple and easy! Well Done and have a safe trip Pavlin. I am 1.75 in height, what do you recommend for me. I am not that experienced rider and plan to ride from Bosnia in Europe to Australia I have been following your video for a few years now. Keep up the good work mate. I enjoyed your trip in Australia where I lived for 20 years. I know all the places where you drove and I have seen them all.
Hello, love your work but cruise control is a must on long trips. Besides that I agree with everything you said. I ride a big heavy 1250 GSA and need a simple T7 for problem free travel. Cheers
Definitely a cool bike and I'm happy that the brands produce that category of bikes again. Sadly I'm a bit too short for the T7, so I decided for the V-Strom 650 which is bullet proof and comfortable as well and very suitable for me as I don't do too difficult off-road which require a 21" front wheel. :) Great and interesting videos of your trip, enjoy and stay safe always
I would buy this motorcycle tomorrow if it had tubeless tires. I tried it a couple of times and is a great bike. Otherwise, that "knock on wood" so familiar here in Romania too, I laughed to fell off my chair :)))))
More worried about the mosquitoes than the comments ;) I'm 1.98m and over 110kg, and I agree with you on everything, except fuel consumption (I consume a bit more but because I'm a bit happier with the gas) and the comfort of the seat. "For me" it's the worst seat I've ever had, but it's compensated by everything else the bike has to offer. Basic concept "for me". Congratulations.
Hey bud! :) Did you change the springs? Playing on getting the T7 and I'm on the heavier side aswell, with 115kg w/o gear at 1,90m. Thanks in advance! :)
glad you and the T7 are doing great. Just a question please, how much load do you carry in your backpack? i have found that on longer trips for me i cant haul more than 5kgs max including hydration bladder. Also, what items do you carry in there? Udachi bratan.
Of course it is a good travel bike. Others ride with a small or cheap round the world. As long as the bike fits your frame and your needs, perfect. I'd love to have a light and reliable bike, so something lighter than my old Transalp 600 will be needed. But the youngtimer will ride ACT and TET Romania next week. Saved me about 10,000 € compared to a new T7 ;-) A lot of money spent on travelling instead. Cheers from Nürnberg, Günter
I was watching for the Tenere, also testdrove it on and offroad but to much for my budget. So I bought a CFmoto 650MT. Maybe in the future I can buy a Tenere.
Pavlin, since you are tall, I can only recommend the Yamaha rally seat. Much better seating position and more room for legs. Really transforms the bike.
Pavlin, I have had my KTM 1290 SAR now for almost 4 years, and my average fuel consumption is 4.8 litres per 100km. I tend to also ride around 110 - 120km/h. So I do not know how people are using 6 litres per 100km. On another note; I see you prefer soft throw over panniers over soft side panniers with frames. Any comment on that?
Павлин спасибо за хорошее честное видео. Согласен с каждым словом, нет лучшего велосипеда, чем Tenere 700. Я люблю ездить на нем как на короткие, так и на дальние расстояния!
Great review, like usually. Thx Pavel 🏆 Just one bike is better than Tenere - Honda nc750x, model 2021. This bike (honda) is “girlfriend for everything” + reliability, fuel consumption and simplicity. Have nice time there and enjoy 😎🏆
Would you advise T7 for a beginner or not? This Summer I am riding a 125cc bike on the streets and getting my motorcycle license. T7 seems to be suitable for the kind of riding I want to do but most forums and youtubers advise to start on something smaller, with lower centre of gravity and lower power, like Honda Cb500x. I am 188cm tall.
I'm 75 years old and have ridden motorcycles since I was 13. The T7 is an easy bike to ride. Nothing to distract you from normal riding (electronic aids etc). The motor is a peach and a lot less prone to easy stalling like some others. It'll pull easily between 2-3000 rpm in any gear. Only drawback for a more inexperienced rider could be its height. The T7 is TALL. These days I like to be able to flat-foot at a standstill. I have a 30'' inseam which is sort of OK for this bike if I were younger and didn't mind a bit of tip-toe. I've put 20mm lowering links on mine and raised the forks up to 18mm through the headstock. It's perfect for me as I can now get both feet firming on Mother Earth. Ground clearance isn't compromised for me as I dont do serious off road stuff these days. I spend some quite long days in the saddle and the Tenere 700 meets my requirements perfectly in both comfort and performance. I have 21,000 kms on mine now with no bother at all. I've done all my own routine maintenance from day one and just recently swapped out my spark plugs for Iridium's. Any easy bike to own and ride. One of the very best I've ever owned....and that's been a good many!
i am now much wiser, i hope. I don't try to Chase BMW 1250 GS and other SHINY objects, to be "Cool Driver" i just wanna TRAVEL. Thanks i watch your video they always honest and durable advise for real-travelers....not for Wanna-Be-Cool-Traveler :))) I know people who Wich to TRAVEL BMW GS 1200 but in 15-YEARS they don't manage to even a 1000-Miles Travel....its a Marketing THING !!!
What do you think about Aprilia Tuareg? It can cover 400km Looks like good one, but I’ve also preferred tenere due to lack of qualified maintenance in country of your current trip)
If you maintain the bike properly and don't get into accidents, you should be ok. I've seen videos of people taking all sorts of bikes and scooters camping. from vespas to honda cubs, groms etc. the fact that you have a Tenere adventure bike, that is more qualify than the previous mention bikes.
For shorter riders, e.g. 1,70 or 1,72 m i recommend a suzuki dl 650 v strom, I do 3,7 to 3.8 l/100 km, oil change intervall 12000 k, valve clearance 24000 k, Mine has done me a very good service 48000 km in 18 months, no issues so far at all…
Pavlin I've always wanted to ask you about the air protection with the stock windshield, do you get a lot of air or does the windshield to its job? Is there a need for a taller one?
@@chriscooperCRF300what are you comparing it to when you say it’s terrible? I’d say it’s one of the best I have ridden. I’m 180cm, wind noise but almost 0 turbulence with stock. I have tried using risers but they made it worse, stock is best for me.
fact check yourself first. 850GS is 15L, no match for the standard T7. The 850 GS Adventure is 23L, same as my Tenere 700 World Raid, and i get 320 miles to the tank (515km).
@@nemerkha Yes the GS adventure. No matter, as I was suggesting that he shouldn't compare it to the 1250GS. The 850GS is a better bike on fuel economy. Bigger engine, more power, about same mileage as the T7. And that's my fact checked point.
@@nemerkha And where did you get the "no match for the standard T7" from? The standard T7 has only one litre of fuel more. That's what? 25-30 kms more range for the T7. They are both over 350kms range.
Bought one last year and had so many issues with it and found it pretty uncomfortable for me. Traded it in at the same dealer for a World Raid which has been great so far. Not as lively as the Aprilia but far more enjoyable to travel on and zero problems. Aprilia is ugly as F as well but I really wanted an Italian bike for some reason. Didn't cost much to do the swap and now 6500 miles in on the Tenere and wouldn't change it for anything. Cruise control is nice but doesn't make the bike.
@@NK-dl2nc , I get it with the Japanese reliability ( and the CP2 engine on the T7 is bulletproof) , I think 🤔 the 660,s must be hit and miss loads of owners don’t have any problems.
Kind of a stupid question, as many have traveled long distances with it, and so did many travel long distances on XL600's and XT 600, and DR650s and the list goes on and on and on and on.....nothing new here
I am constantly amazed at people requiring 2 wheeled Mazda Miatas to travel with. Talk about the market dictating the narrative. People have travelled all over with 250 to 500 cc bikes.
This motorcycle is too high. Top heavy. In long travel the most important is stability on any kind of weather. T7 is not good to ride in rain, its high and top heavy, and vulnerable on wind. And not protect sholders and chest from wearher conditions. Original wind glass is the worst i had because of turbulence. After research im using SHORT glass. T7 was not enginered, it was to be good looking motorcycle. I own tenere, and in 2 years i got 2500km. Still trying to make it usable and decent comfortable in long travels. Im always curious how everyone have so good petrol consumption. Its just lie. Noone ride to empty tank. And in reality, and important, fueling on cenral stand, i 250km about to blink reserve. On highway consumption rise very strong. And gs1250 or ktm1290, there isnt so much difference with high speeds. But i still try to make decent bike from t7. And im not suprised that t7 not have truvtion control or engine maps, because this engine is weak with power. Ok its enough but simple not mean always good. And tyres with tubes are very bad. And i dont belive any person if he say that on long traveling, without offroad, tubes are better.
You need to buy a different bike. T7 is not for you. I love mine and it does all i want it to. The screen is bad and i have improved it. All bikes are a compromise. Dont buy a tenere if you need a GS or a Goldwing. I wish people would stop crying about tubed tyres. I would love to see you struggle to reseat your tubeless tyre in the middle of the desert with a hand pump or tiny 12V Compressor. Take a tube with you. It may save your life.
It is very tall and very top heavy bike.. not the best option for long distances on road.. no cruise control, no heated grips.. no nothing. Reliable big dirt bike, cool looking.
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Yes you definitely can! 3 weeks and 8000km, two up and overloaded, Africa and Europe, 1710km in a day (yes iron butt), Croatia 🇭🇷 right now (900km trip yesterday). Yes yes you definitely can.
Great video as always 👍
What was your total weight? Is it enough space for passenger?
Omg how do you even ride 1710 km in a day omg, my legs would fall and my patience would be orbiting saturn. Atm maximum I can do is 500 in my best days.
Please teach me how to ride 1700kms in one day. I get so exhausted after 100 :/
I have been traveling by motorbike for many years. My preferences are off-road. I have owned different brands and types of bikes - the Yamaha Tenere 700 made me fall in love. I ride it from long asphalt trips to hard off-road in the mountains of Bulgaria, Turkey, Frussia.... This is a completely new class of motorcycle.... I love it
I'm 1,96 @ around 100kgs. This thing is perfect for me. I bought it in the middle of April 2022. Last year I did a long trip of 8100 kms in three and a half weeks. Quite a lot of luggage because I was camping with a tent. The T700 is simple, reliable rugged and very economical. I ride it between 3,1 and 3,6 litres in touring mode, which allows me up to more than 400 kms of range, around 3,5 - 3,7 in everyday use and around 4 litres in city traffic in winter. I have never been beyond 4,2 litres. I can confirm your point concerning tyre wear. My Ténéré has served me well during the last 20.000 kms and I still use the first Pirelli tyres. Next I'll switch to my beloved Heidenau K60 Scout.
You lie with petrol consumption?
Not! Mine 0,38 2000 km in norway
Hey bud. Any chance you could tell me if you still ride the stock springs? I'm 1,90m at 115kg - w/o gear. Just looking for opinions. :) Cheers!
@@kallekorn2897 Yeah, my springs are still stock. The ride is in fact quite firm, therefore I do not really see the need for stiffer ones.
@pablobablo2057 No, the T700 is extremely economical, indeed. I was a bit surprised myself...
Similarly, I've just completed a trip across from Isle of Man to Poland and back on mine, and I find it to be perfect for me. Comfy, light, economical, simple, and to be honest, everything I wanted it to be, but better! Very happy with my first Tenere trip!
Everything you need, and nothing you don't. There is a reason these bikes are so popular, and why it gas become the middleweight benchmark.
A great bike.
Safe, happy travels 👍
Have my 2023 Tenere since one week now. My first Adventure Bike ever. Spend the last 35 years on XR600 and EXC500 and on fast streetbikes. I always believed, a mix would be too weak in each category, too heavy for fun in the dirt and too slow to have fun on the road. Recently remembered that what I really love to do is to ride small and smaller roads, take a detour through the woods and mya spend some nights in a tent someplace beautiful. All of this the Tenere can do perfectly. I only have 250km on it so far, but I am totally in Love with that thing. It looks gorgeous. I changed and added some stuff to my liking, and can't wait to do longer trips on it. Oh, and looking forward to some nice wheelies, once she is run in. You, amongst some other high quality youtubers like Adam Riemann, helped me to pull the trigger and buy my first ever brand new motorbike, after having owned at least 30 bikes in the past and still owning ten other bikes. I am now content in selling at least 3 of the others, which I never considered before. Thank you for your good advice and honest opinon, you helped a lot to make it possible! Greetings from Germany, safe travels wherever you are!
I totally agree with you. I have done over 35000kms with my T7 and just did week long 3700km trip from southern Finland to Norway and North Cape. One day I did over 1000kms and its stupid I know but weather was good and I didnt have any problems riding 12 hours in one day. Bike is so confortable and I only have stock seat but its good for my ass :D I ride to my summer place often with my T7 with and there is no aspfalt roads and I never have problems riding in any gravel road. I also do lots of maintenance by myself and Its very easy.
Love your videos. Simple is better always. Have a safe trip. From Portugal. Cheers
This is the best review I have seen on the Yamaha tenere'. Very pragmatic very useful. Thank you so much and enjoy your trips.
I got scared !
When I saw the title I have smiled ☺☺ , Pavlin you are amazing 😍
Thanks for the great videos! Talking about long distance trips i'd like to share some experience with my Tuareg 660 that you reviewed some videos ago. I recently came back from my very first long motorcycle trip. I rode like 3k kilometers through the alps, corsica, sardinia and tuscany with my almost new aprilia tuareg 660. I bought it new in november last year(2022) and rode 3k km before I started my trip and did not have any problems until then. Then I started the trip with my girlfriend, who rides a 25 year old suzuki dr 800s (and didn't have any problems the whole trip..). After about the first 500km we arrived with a ferry in corsica. Shortly after leaven the port I stopped near s shop to buy some food. After getting back, my Tuareg didn't start anymore. I called the Aprilia hotline and they told me "there is no Aprilia shop on the whole island" and they would send some mechanic to see if they can do something. After an hour the bike just started again (now with engine light lit) and the guy on the phone gave me an address of a motorcycle shop. I drove there and they were like "we only sell yamaha and dont have the tools to read your errors. Next shop that can read the errors opens tomorrow.." Luckily after arriving at that dealer the engine light was off and I hoped for the best an continued my trip. For (almost) the rest of the trip I didn't had any issues with the bike, but every day when I started the bike I was praying to the motorcycle gods ;D. This was very unsettling. The next problem came on the ride back. It was the last 15km before I reached home that the bike had problems with the gas pump or something like that (still dont know). I immediately drove to my dealer when I arrived. They didn't know what's wrong from the error codes and sent the data to Aprilia to find out whats wrong. Dealer said it will probably take like 5 weeks to fix..
Result of the whole: I'll sell my Tuareg as soon as its repaired and get a Tenere. F that whole electonic stuff (cruise control was awesome :/ ) and get a uncomplicated bike that everyone can fix and has a widespread dealership.
I hesitated between both motorcycle and this channel and other help me to make the good choice, I guess. When i tried for an hour the Tuareg, I like the try, the moto seems very light but I was astonished with the High consumption, then the price of the bike, electronic and new Italian engine. I didn't take any risk and I'm so happy with my new Tenere. And I'm Italian ;)
Bad luck, there were others who did a 8k km trip without any issues. Sure, Japanese reliability is legend...
Have an old XTZ750 but this will be the next bike i'll get for sure! Thanks for the review
Great video, solid take-in-one, but only those annoying flies... good luck on the trip!
Love your channel and your insight. 👏🏽
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much for your honest and full of experience details .
Glad it was helpful!
I'm looking forward to take my Tenere the next week. I will travel around the Italy and it will be my first motorcycle trip with a modern one. Very curious about her behavior!
Thanks for the video!
I have a T7 and totally agree with everything you said. It's a true swiss army knife of a bike.
I hope to take mine on a
BDR (back country discovery route)
This summer. 🇺🇸
Keep up the great content!
Thanks for taking the time!
Here are "my" advices:
1. my fuel consumptin: 5.6 l/100km 80% offroad (very light - only tube repair/change stuff).
2. change oil every ~5kkm. This is what Yamaha serviceman told me.
3. air filter: when riding behind a buddy and it is dry (a lot of dust in the air) then change/clean after 2kkm (the same serviceman's advice).
Yes, this video is perfect for me. What's funny is even the comments are useful for me as well.
Great job! We have so far covered 90,000km two up across 66 countries fully (over)loaded on 700 Tenere. Our only change for comfort was to add a SeatConcepts seat, which we love. Otherwise, ours is stock except for a few small accessories and our luggage panniers and rack. Very happy with the Tenere.
Thanks for sharing!
thank you so much such a wonderful info...
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video. May you be blessed with miles and miles of beautiful riding experiences.
I am so happy you voted for simplicity, because as a biker that has over the years, had a variety of bikes, I am so happy I started as a student in India, riding a 100cc two stroke street bike all of 48000 km in less than two years along with college attendance - mostly on long trips, and I never faced a problem because I kept that bike in pristine condition.
The simpler the bike, the more profound the riding. Of course good design is a huge plus, but there is simply no point inviting potential trouble with all kinds of complicated gadgets that give the bike too much of a brain of its own! Congratulations to you and Yamaha for being so well put together.
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am 1.66m (70kg) I love this bike, I had all suspension modified and tuned to make it lower, drop link added, low seat and boots with insoles :) I don't use aggressively in rough terrain it is for adventure and it only just fits me ... happy travels :)
Thanks for sharing!
Simple man simple machine, love it.
That is right my friend. When long trips in and outside your country, there is no need for an expensive bike, in my own opinion, with a lot of bells and whistles. The bike should be suitable for any kind of terrain and expect the unexpected. You will adjust your riding position accordingly. That's why I like a simple but reliable machine like the Tenere. Power, comfort, maneuver friendly, and it can take you far and beyond, and have a cup of coffee ☕ and a sweet 🧁 by the lake.😊
Thanku for good review
Yamaha should be sponsoring you.Good bike for sure.
A tiny mistake is the fuel consumption of the 1250, I also was surprised that last trip (around 6000km) there was a 1250 and 1200LC. They both used around 4.5 liters of fuel. My 800 took 4liters. Concerning replacement of brake pads it takes 10 minutes on every bike I work on but I only have to replace them front around 60.000, rear around 40.000km. So while traveling don't need to bother. Oil change always takes around 10 minutes...while traveling my concern is what tools do I need, not the fact that it takes 10 or 15 minutes. Don't get me wrong I like the T7 but some arguments you have to look at from a wider perspective.
Keep on shooting vidz I like your approach 👍🏻😉
Fair enough!
I’m planning on selling my dr 650 and getting a tenere I live in panama in Central America I commute 30 mins in between traffic very day to go to work this machine looks like a lot of fun ! Thanks for the video !
Have fun!
brilliant! simple and easy! Well Done and have a safe trip Pavlin. I am 1.75 in height, what do you recommend for me. I am not that experienced rider and plan to ride from Bosnia in Europe to Australia
I have been following your video for a few years now. Keep up the good work mate. I enjoyed your trip in Australia where I lived for 20 years. I know all the places where you drove and I have seen them all.
Thanks, man!
Upload ur travels..... can't wait to c ur interesting rides...cheer mate...b safe..😊
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Hello, love your work but cruise control is a must on long trips. Besides that I agree with everything you said. I ride a big heavy 1250 GSA and need a simple T7 for problem free travel. Cheers
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Absolutely brilliant video…….£ sold 💪🏴👍
excellent review
Glad you think so!
Definitely a cool bike and I'm happy that the brands produce that category of bikes again. Sadly I'm a bit too short for the T7, so I decided for the V-Strom 650 which is bullet proof and comfortable as well and very suitable for me as I don't do too difficult off-road which require a 21" front wheel. :)
Great and interesting videos of your trip, enjoy and stay safe always
I would buy this motorcycle tomorrow if it had tubeless tires. I tried it a couple of times and is a great bike. Otherwise, that "knock on wood" so familiar here in Romania too, I laughed to fell off my chair :)))))
Nice vid thanks, nice bike.
I would just add if you want travel, you can travel with any motorcycle even scooter, anything else is just complains.
More worried about the mosquitoes than the comments ;) I'm 1.98m and over 110kg, and I agree with you on everything, except fuel consumption (I consume a bit more but because I'm a bit happier with the gas) and the comfort of the seat. "For me" it's the worst seat I've ever had, but it's compensated by everything else the bike has to offer. Basic concept "for me". Congratulations.
Hey bud! :) Did you change the springs? Playing on getting the T7 and I'm on the heavier side aswell, with 115kg w/o gear at 1,90m. Thanks in advance! :)
glad you and the T7 are doing great. Just a question please, how much load do you carry in your backpack? i have found that on longer trips for me i cant haul more than 5kgs max including hydration bladder. Also, what items do you carry in there? Udachi bratan.
2 l of water
nice video
Of course it is a good travel bike. Others ride with a small or cheap round the world. As long as the bike fits your frame and your needs, perfect. I'd love to have a light and reliable bike, so something lighter than my old Transalp 600 will be needed. But the youngtimer will ride ACT and TET Romania next week. Saved me about 10,000 € compared to a new T7 ;-) A lot of money spent on travelling instead. Cheers from Nürnberg, Günter
The perfect adventure bike for me.
Thank you and wish you a safe trip. Can you update us about your helmet?
When I get back home
thank you.
Привет Павлин.Спасибо за обзор.Мотык красавчик,обзор огонь.
Pavlin my friend travel 3 country's with that bike and the worse part is those countrys thier extremely hot 🔥.
It's nice and reliable bike
I was watching for the Tenere, also testdrove it on and offroad but to much for my budget. So I bought a CFmoto 650MT. Maybe in the future I can buy a Tenere.
It is the perfect bike for everything 👍👍👍 cant agree more,
Great review, I love mine 👍
Thanks!
Pavlin, since you are tall, I can only recommend the Yamaha rally seat. Much better seating position and more room for legs. Really transforms the bike.
Pavlin, I have had my KTM 1290 SAR now for almost 4 years, and my average fuel consumption is 4.8 litres per 100km. I tend to also ride around 110 - 120km/h. So I do not know how people are using 6 litres per 100km. On another note; I see you prefer soft throw over panniers over soft side panniers with frames. Any comment on that?
Павлин спасибо за хорошее честное видео. Согласен с каждым словом, нет лучшего велосипеда, чем Tenere 700. Я люблю ездить на нем как на короткие, так и на дальние расстояния!
Спасибо для просмотра!
Great review, like usually. Thx Pavel 🏆
Just one bike is better than Tenere - Honda nc750x, model 2021.
This bike (honda) is “girlfriend for everything” + reliability, fuel consumption and simplicity.
Have nice time there and enjoy 😎🏆
Hello Pavlin ! What about the air filter? How easily can be changed?
K&N filter
Would you advise T7 for a beginner or not? This Summer I am riding a 125cc bike on the streets and getting my motorcycle license. T7 seems to be suitable for the kind of riding I want to do but most forums and youtubers advise to start on something smaller, with lower centre of gravity and lower power, like Honda Cb500x. I am 188cm tall.
I'm 75 years old and have ridden motorcycles since I was 13. The T7 is an easy bike to ride. Nothing to distract you from normal riding (electronic aids etc). The motor is a peach and a lot less prone to easy stalling like some others.
It'll pull easily between 2-3000 rpm in any gear.
Only drawback for a more inexperienced rider could be its height. The T7 is TALL.
These days I like to be able to flat-foot at a standstill.
I have a 30'' inseam which is sort of OK for this bike if I were younger and didn't mind a bit of tip-toe.
I've put 20mm lowering links on mine and raised the forks up to 18mm through the headstock. It's perfect for me as I can now get both feet firming on Mother Earth.
Ground clearance isn't compromised for me as I dont do serious off road stuff these days.
I spend some quite long days in the saddle and the Tenere 700 meets my requirements perfectly in both comfort and performance.
I have 21,000 kms on mine now with no bother at all.
I've done all my own routine maintenance from day one and just recently swapped out my spark plugs for Iridium's.
Any easy bike to own and ride. One of the very best I've ever owned....and that's been a good many!
How about the overheating when is hot outside?
Hi Pavlin,
Could you please tell me the model of the saddle bags that you use ? Maybe indicate a link ?
Was it also a presentation video ?
Thank you
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i am now much wiser, i hope. I don't try to Chase BMW 1250 GS and other SHINY objects, to be "Cool Driver" i just wanna TRAVEL. Thanks i watch your video they always honest and durable advise for real-travelers....not for Wanna-Be-Cool-Traveler :))) I know people who Wich to TRAVEL BMW GS 1200 but in 15-YEARS they don't manage to even a 1000-Miles Travel....its a Marketing THING !!!
Long Haul Paul is coming up on 200k miles on his Tenere with no maintenance beyond oil changes and brakes/tires. I think reliability is there
I had 193,000km on the old model.
hello. what do you think about aprilia tuareg 660?
What kind of sitting mesh are you using, when I tested the t7 after 300 km my a… hurt
I’m 176cm - and I cope just fine … you do forget to mention inseam! That’s super important- I have a 32 inch inseam;)
I am pretty sure that those bugs are very annoying 😂 ...thanks for the video
my 23 versys got 1.8 L oil capacity ...add that to a bit of sport drive and u get 2000-2500 oil change interval :))
What do you think about Aprilia Tuareg? It can cover 400km Looks like good one, but I’ve also preferred tenere due to lack of qualified maintenance in country of your current trip)
Read @jackpioneer3566 's report a bit before this one and you'll probably buy the T7 instead.
Tenere is the Best ❤❤❤❤
It is definitely the best for me!
But then, why the Tenere 700 for trips like this/offroad and not the 300l Rally?
If you maintain the bike properly and don't get into accidents, you should be ok. I've seen videos of people taking all sorts of bikes and scooters camping. from vespas to honda cubs, groms etc. the fact that you have a Tenere adventure bike, that is more qualify than the previous mention bikes.
For shorter riders, e.g. 1,70 or 1,72 m i recommend a suzuki dl 650 v strom,
I do 3,7 to 3.8 l/100 km, oil change intervall 12000 k, valve clearance 24000 k,
Mine has done me a very good service 48000 km in 18 months, no issues so far at all…
Or touratech low seat 😃 onepiece, I’m 1,69
Pavlin I've always wanted to ask you about the air protection with the stock windshield, do you get a lot of air or does the windshield to its job? Is there a need for a taller one?
Had mine a couple of years, at 6,1 the first mod was a ajustable screen, anywhere near 6ft and its terrible stock!
@@chriscooperCRF300what are you comparing it to when you say it’s terrible? I’d say it’s one of the best I have ridden. I’m 180cm, wind noise but almost 0 turbulence with stock. I have tried using risers but they made it worse, stock is best for me.
@@joakimf4868 don't need to compare it with anything, for me it was terrible at stock hight, wind noise and bad air, if it works for you great 👍🏼
It is fine to me. Not perfect, but taller will block the camera view
I put a Puig touring screen on mine a few weeks ago. Vast improvement.
The most annoying thing in the world is bugs. The mosquitos and flies here in Florida are terrible now, I see they're getting at you there as well.
Yamaha created a new class of bikes with the Tenere 700.
Next week from italy to norway two up with my wife, only with this bike i can do everything i want (when come back i return off road 😂)
Why compare the Tenere with the 1250GS? The proper bike to compare it to is the 850GS. 23l tank and 4.2l/100km... that's over 500km range.
fact check yourself first. 850GS is 15L, no match for the standard T7. The 850 GS Adventure is 23L, same as my Tenere 700 World Raid, and i get 320 miles to the tank (515km).
@@nemerkha Yes the GS adventure. No matter, as I was suggesting that he shouldn't compare it to the 1250GS. The 850GS is a better bike on fuel economy. Bigger engine, more power, about same mileage as the T7. And that's my fact checked point.
@@nemerkha And where did you get the "no match for the standard T7" from? The standard T7 has only one litre of fuel more. That's what? 25-30 kms more range for the T7. They are both over 350kms range.
@@johnnyblue4799 233kg vs 204kg. In fuel economy terms, the T7 is more efficient.
@@nemerkha Are you serious? The GS can move 29 more kg with the same amount of gas. Which is more efficient then?
Agree with you, but tubeless tyres would be much better and you don't need to bring spare tubes and tools
Exactly, is the only minus.
and for me, easy to pick up. Easier than many other bikes
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is the seat comfy ?? i want to buy bike for long road trips
It is okay for me
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What tires did you decide to use on this trip?
Mitas 07+, 09
@@motorcycleadventures great combo!
How good is michelin anakee wild? Durability problem?
I^m 172cm and i have no problem...
Why not?
60.000 km trips and no problem🎉
I rode 28,000 miles in 16 months on mine.
You did not mention airfilter change.
Very easy, under seat 4 screws and you're away 👍🏼
it's easier to change the air filter, than to take the seat that sits on top of it LOL
Fantastic thanx
@@nemerkha not if you do the little seat bolt hack, turn the inserts round so the seat slips onto them instead of bolting the seat down with them 👍🏼
@@chriscooperCRF300 first thing i did. But generally speaking, easy as.
with only 2.5 ltrs of oil, i change every 5000km
The motorcycle is as capable as any rider that throws a leg over it.
Not as good on a long trip as a Aprilla 660 . Better longer travel suspension more comfortable and cruise control ( and more range )
Bought one last year and had so many issues with it and found it pretty uncomfortable for me. Traded it in at the same dealer for a World Raid which has been great so far. Not as lively as the Aprilia but far more enjoyable to travel on and zero problems. Aprilia is ugly as F as well but I really wanted an Italian bike for some reason. Didn't cost much to do the swap and now 6500 miles in on the Tenere and wouldn't change it for anything. Cruise control is nice but doesn't make the bike.
@@NK-dl2nc , I get it with the Japanese reliability ( and the CP2 engine on the T7 is bulletproof) , I think 🤔 the 660,s must be hit and miss loads of owners don’t have any problems.
Can you ??
Kind of a stupid question, as many have traveled long distances with it, and so did many travel long distances on XL600's and XT 600, and DR650s and the list goes on and on and on and on.....nothing new here
you can travel even with a bicykle long distance.
I am constantly amazed at people requiring 2 wheeled Mazda Miatas to travel with. Talk about the market dictating the narrative. People have travelled all over with 250 to 500 cc bikes.
Just chopped my T7 in for Honda 300 rally 👍🏼
@@chriscooperCRF300 I traded my W800 for a G310GS 2 years ago. Absolutely no regrets
Sounds like a good move, light is right and I'm fed up with the weight of big bikes, something quite charming about a little single 👍🏼👍🏼
You can travel on any bike. just have to adjust your goals to suit.
This motorcycle is too high. Top heavy. In long travel the most important is stability on any kind of weather. T7 is not good to ride in rain, its high and top heavy, and vulnerable on wind. And not protect sholders and chest from wearher conditions. Original wind glass is the worst i had because of turbulence. After research im using SHORT glass. T7 was not enginered, it was to be good looking motorcycle. I own tenere, and in 2 years i got 2500km. Still trying to make it usable and decent comfortable in long travels. Im always curious how everyone have so good petrol consumption. Its just lie. Noone ride to empty tank. And in reality, and important, fueling on cenral stand, i 250km about to blink reserve. On highway consumption rise very strong. And gs1250 or ktm1290, there isnt so much difference with high speeds. But i still try to make decent bike from t7. And im not suprised that t7 not have truvtion control or engine maps, because this engine is weak with power. Ok its enough but simple not mean always good. And tyres with tubes are very bad. And i dont belive any person if he say that on long traveling, without offroad, tubes are better.
You need to buy a different bike. T7 is not for you. I love mine and it does all i want it to. The screen is bad and i have improved it. All bikes are a compromise. Dont buy a tenere if you need a GS or a Goldwing. I wish people would stop crying about tubed tyres. I would love to see you struggle to reseat your tubeless tyre in the middle of the desert with a hand pump or tiny 12V Compressor. Take a tube with you. It may save your life.
Minimalism at its best! Like always.
Too heavy.
It is very tall and very top heavy bike.. not the best option for long distances on road.. no cruise control, no heated grips.. no nothing. Reliable big dirt bike, cool looking.
Lol.
You dont need all that shit. Look at cars now! No wonder people are even worse drivers than ever!