I wanted to buy the new Africa Twin but I think you convinced me and steered me towards the Tenere especially because I'm a little tight on the monies. Thanks for the input and your long term review. Really convincing. ^^
You won´t regret it, it´s amazing bike. I have around 25k km on mine and it´s truly all rounder. I can´t even count how many times I dropped it while in offroad. Pretty hard sometimes, but it´s just like he said in the review, it´s build like tank. Few scratches, other than that nothing. Heavy duty machine! And reliable. And simple, which is great.
i just had a test ride 0n 2015 tenere.this particular bike was very vibey.it was fully kitted and only 3000 miles.guess im used to my 600 v twin,much smother than a single.if i went off road alot then this would be the bike i would choose over my transalp but im more of a tarmac person.you always give great straight honest advice with no bull.keep it up.thanks
Good video and review of the Tenere. ...I agree with you, it's a brilliant all rounder, I love mine!. I've also dropped it a few times off road and there are no marks on it at all. Steve
The Tenere is proof of Yamaha's good engineering, as with any other Japanese bike, the Europeans aren't quite there yet, with some brands still with reliability issues, which is not acceptable in 2019.
Well said. It's a great tank. Seems like a tractor, pure torque and ride well off Road. I'm living in Brazil, have a ,2k11 and we have some quote for this: "pé de boi". Means something very simple , but reliable enough to just do the work very well.
Superb review! I had an MT03 bought in 2010 which I sold recently. It has the same 660cc engine as the Tenere. I regret selling it. Strong engine, good handling and brakes like I have never experienced on any other bike!! We live and learn eh? I now have a Kawasaki Versys 650 which really is a totally amazing bike .... if Kawasaki did a "Tenere" or enduro version of the Versys it would be total class leader!! It would blow every other enduro bike into the weeds!!
I've been a long-time idle watcher and subscriber and I have to say you're defintely one of my motorbike role-models. I drive a -92 660xtz which fulfills my needs commendably. I fully share my view on bikes with you, and might be upgrading to something like a -08 tx660z when (if) my current work horse bogs down, much thanks to your videos! Long story short, thank you and keep it up brother!
I have xt660r model 2005. And happy with engine performance. It is durable bike. I have a ten motorbike now. But this bike goes anywhere with no worries at all. Bmw r1200gs adventure is reliable bike for long distance riding. In 2013 I traveled from Muscat to Hamburg crossing 10k KM in 25 days. And last year 2015 I traveled again from Muscat, Oman to China via silk Road, crossing 14k KM in 35 days. As I said this bike is build for cross countries and Yamaha Tenere build for any terrain with a steady speed and less horse power.
Thanks for a greate review. I'm thinking of buying a "Z" and the choice is between this and a GS800F which has almost twice the horsepower and are in the same weight class. But I think I get more value for money by going for a xt660. Another thing is the high (1,4m) and to make it lower you have modify it as you have done (forks and rear linkarms/seat). The engine is bulletproof and is used by several manufacturers and are good to know when you are far from a Yamaha dealer. The EFI is poor but will impove by using PC as you have done.
Hi, thank you for watching! It's all about the personal choice, it doesn't matter BMW or Yamaha, just buy the one you like it and go to ride! I choose Yamaha, because of the price and possibility to make some changes alone. Ride safe!
novica dendic , Hi man! I have Dr Big too, sr42a :-) I can tell you that the summer 2016 we spend almost two weeks in the Balkans with a friend that drives the same Tenere 660! We were tripping in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania and we finished in the greek islands! The bikes were super overloaded, we traveled wit our girlfriends, so 2 persons on heavy bike... I can tell you that in the most of the cases there were no difference at all! Maybe in overpassing cars and trucks the Dr is a bit quicker, but just a little bit! From the other hand the Tenere is just another level of machine! New generation of motorcycle, but from Yamaha decided to keep the durability and the simplicity of the machine! I like it very much! Of course i tried my friends motorcycle and he tried mine, and i find the Yamaha much more comfortable. On the Big , like my Big and everyones else , you feel more beast power. No wind protection, nothing! You dont have a warning lamp for oil!!!
Hello to you to :) I must tell you my story with bike. I went on cruse ship to earn money. Didn't have enough for yamaha tenere 660. I really wanted adv bike. But some how I settled my self with choper: kawasaki vn 750. Life showed me again: people may make plans, god will still laugh! I started working in some camp where was some pretty high isolation. My desire for adv bike came again. Took dr800. By now I'm counting 3 years of experience. It took me some time to realise this: I'm already driving the bike of my dreams! Why? Well... I tried so many bikes, more comfort, more horsepower, and so on. Non of them made me want them. There is some thing in one cylinder engines. There is something when everything is moving. There is something in "old school" technology. I chose this bike by now and only can love it more and more. This kind of revelation i wish to everybody! To you to friend! Keep counting your miles and adventures! All the best!
Great bit of kit, I love mine. it is largely stock because I thought if I needed to get parts when travelling I would have more chance with standard bike. Having said that your front end is all yamaha anyway so probably not a problem. I have lowered mine because I am only 5'9" and cannot plant both feet which I need to do when I travel with her ladyship. I also find stock brake pedal bends easily so fitted some puig crash bars at the bottom of the engine to help, but I think I will need to copy your modification. At just 22000 kms I suppose mine is just run in and your mileage gives me a lot of confidence. Forums all say engine is very strong. We both love the bike and hope to see a lot more of the world on it. Once again, great video. Thank you.
@@_sergiomarcos Greetings Going on memory, I think the links dropped it 45mm. Measuring the clearance under the sump before and after gave the amount to drop the forks through the triple clamp. Side stand needed shortening too. Stood very upright after lowering. But well worth it for me. Rode so much better in cross winds,too. Good luck, ride safe.
never tested a xt660...but it looks like a very solid build..afther all its Yamaha. I do not think any one who uses his/hers bike like you do, dont change anything. 100000km is impressive in its self, but when i se your videos and how you (ab)use the bike its even more impressive. ride safe..good videos
Well, as far I know, there is no new XT 660 Z. There is some info about XT concept, but nothing serous at the moment. Another very strong argument is the price. I will do my next long trip with my trusty Tenere and then will see.
Motorcycle Adventures No l see its a new 700cc. looks great...but its always a question of price. And you always know what you have but not what you get l supose. Guess yours will keep rolling many years to come. Im not going to change my old 04 dl650. I just love the bike.
I dropped my bmw r1200r and i noticed except the top case and the head cylinder cover plastic protection, there was nothing. And it was on rocks. The kinds of bikes are the best in my opinion.
Fantastic video, fantastic explanation. Thanks. So sad in Spain (and Europe I think) this don't sells anymore because Euro4. Have to search some second hand in good condition near to me. Thanks!
I've got a BMW G650GS Sertao and go green laneing with my son's on their Suzuki Drz400s. One is getting the Tenere 660 this weekend, will be a close comparison with sertao I think ? Like your videos watch them all, Irish ditch was funny 😂
I've been to buy a tenere 660. But here in Portugal, it's a lot more expensive than the 650gs. Speed is very similar, the tenere at 110km / h goes at 4000rpm and my Gs at 100km / h goes at 4000rpm. Tenere I think being better off off road. But I chose Gs because it was cheaper. So far I'm very happy. But the Tenere is also very good
Hey man, great video! But I have a small problem with mine Tenere that I saw in your video too ( if it is a problem, I dont know). After you start Tenere, the only indicators that lights up are for engine and coolant temperature. Do you know why only flashing theese two indicators instead of all of them? Sometimes does it, sometimes not on my Tenere. Thanks for the response!
If these two lights pick up on the the dash while you ride, you have to stop. There are there to warn you not to work all the time. First, the red oil light, will show you that you don't have oil or the oil pump is not working. The second, orange light, will indicate for problems in the engine. I hope is clear now.
Motorcycle Adventures They light up only after I start up Tenere but not everytime. Do you know why they light up in your video after you start up your Tenere?
After watching hundreds of different bikes reviews and knowing that the new tenere is almost out... I'm still in love with this tenere to be my soon bike. It just feels like complying with all the necessaries: reliable, versatile, economic to buy used, confortable and greatly bad ass looking in Grey 😎. You're the boss Pavlin.
I'm looking for a used tenere in the UK, will probably end up paying around 5k pounds you changed the front forks, but is the rear spring good enough for pillion and long trips? Thanks
Personally I find the Tenere in grey the best looking bike I've ever seen. I wish I had one but didn't have enough money so I settled for an old r1200gs '06. It's not terrible either.
Congratulations for such well filmed and documented review. A true and helpful comment on this new style riding. Coming from BMWs 1150-1200. After major health problem starting form cero on XT660. Could you please provide me with the Acerbis model of hand guards. Or other brand you trust.The factory ones are cheap not reliable Regards Spinovich (Mexico City)
Hi! You've made a very good video of the bike, I appreciate it. I'd like to ask what kind service you have done to the engine and in which kind of kilometer periods? And while you have travelled around the world with the bike, have you had any mechanical or electrical problems that stopped you somewhere in the middle of nowhere? I've got a XT660X myself and I like it a lot but it is quite a bit low for any harder terrain. I've been thinking to have a second bike for that kind of trips that require higher ground clearance and a 660Z could be one good option.
I am a gentle rider. Yes, I do a lot of bad roads and off road as well, but I never twist the throttle more than I should. Always wait a couple of minutes when I start it and never go to the red line of the rpm's. The oil I change every 5,000 or 10,000km depends from the rides. Use only full synthetic 10W50 or 10W60. At the moment with Motorex 10W60. Never had a problem with the bike and now it has 130,000km. No problem on the road whatever. Last year, before I go to Mongolia I had a circuit on one of the main cables, that's it.
I love your videos man,thx a lot! say, How significant is 2 front disk breaks with two people.!? (cos I'm thinking getting an old xt660e for me& my lady,and that bike comes with only one front disk breaks..)
Thanks for the great video! Your bike has chain drive and many people prefer shaft because its much less trouble but you dont seem to mind...Could you do a video about chain mainenance? Are they a lot of trouble on long journeys? How do you maintain them on your long trips
Sick @home, I looked several of your vids the last 3 days. The more, the better, good works!!! Indeed your arguments again are very strong to think over my bike, a BMW R 1150 GS Adv.! 298 kg with fuel+panniers, but without luggage! It's soo much weight. With all my gear, I couldn.t do nice trails through the Pyrennes because of that good, but very heavy machine. So, what's the result of a trip, if I can.t ride the ways I wanna ride??? An intelligent solution is demanded!! A 660 XTZ or a 690 KTM or anything else. Good bye BMW Adventure... with some tears, but looking forward ... it.s better to ride a lighter bike.
I just finished building my 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R that ships in 2 weeks to the U.K. as the starting point for my 52 day tour through Europe and Morocco. I've addressed the weaknesses of the bike and will carry critical spares. Hopefully I'll be trouble free, but will expect different and I'm ready for dealing with them. Familiarizing yourself with your equipment is a necessity! I be found many riders have ridden the 690 thousands of trouble free miles!
Bill I hope to hear some about your trip and the reliability of the KTM 690. I have heard mostly that it is a very reliable bike. There are of course known issues with the bike like any bike such as rocker arms and fuel pump but otherwise it seems like a great bike. Lightweight and tons of power. Looking foreward to a report
My 690 has been dead on reliable so far! Today is the last of 12 days in Morocco riding through the northern mountains, rocks, mud and Sahara desert dunes in heat, rain and blinding sand storms and thick fog! Brilliant! I had one big crash involving large stones and a tree that caused damage to my nav tower, left fuel tank and fairings, but the Moroccan people are good at straightening bent aluminium. Tomorrow I'm going back to Mejas Spain for a couple days to do some repairs and servicing before heading for the Pyrenees.
Bill Ness. That is great to hear as the 690 or the Husky 701 seems to be my current dream bike. Lots of folks bash the 690s reliability so glad to hear you are having a great experience so far. If I may ask what parts did you bring along for back up if any??
Congrats with all your videos, Pavlin! I enjoy them m much. A question for you regarding the Tenere: After having removed the original handlebar end weights, you don't find the handlebars too vibey? Chiao! (as you say)
Лет ми спик фром май харт, как говаривал товарищ МуДко. Прекрасный обзор, английский почти без акцента. Сам катаю на тенере 91 года (двуглазая), доволен как слон.
Привет, привет! Акцент есть, но они все думает, что ето Руский. А етото Болгарский акцент. Ну в случая етот обзор, значение нет. Списибо для хорошего коментара!
Great review! Could You please tell, is Your engine number in the range of M311E-006400 to M311E-009300? The story goes, that those a supposed be "bad engines" as comes to problems with transmissions. My Tenere is M311E-007xxx but the transmission is still working perfectly after 60 000km. Thank You!
thanks for the review! I'm just know doing my drivers license and I am looking to buy an ADV bike as well. I was considering a Honda CB500X but some people told me to go for something bigger. So I am considering a used XT660Z as well. I'm 1.81m and about 100kg. Would you say, that a the Tenere would be an option and if so, what would be your main reason to go for is instead of the Honda? Thank you for the video again!
Great video. I have a question. Which major maintenance/repairs did the motorcycle required during these 100k km? I was looking to a used one and it has 45k km, however I have no idea of its maintenance past and care, so I was wondering what is something to look for on the XT660Z after it has been through few km.
Nothing major I think. If the oil is changed regularly the bike will survive more 50 thousands with no problem. Check the rear linkage for movement maybe. If so, change the bearing there.
I just became the owner of this motorcycle with 110,000 km (2009). It is like new and regularly serviced. When do I start more serious operations on the machine? (It was driven by an older man for adventures around Europe)
I own a wr450f and I totally love the power and aggressive handling but I'm worried about burning the engine on the highway, so I'm thinking on selling the harley and get a tenere660 for long trips, I'm just worried about the weight, doesn't it feel top heavy? in some conditions I can barely lift my wr450 specially over rocks and kinda upside down. Can you still do technical rock climbing enduro with the stock suspension?
Une vidéo sympathique !!! Ce pendant, en dehors des modifications apportées durant le test, combien vous a coûté l'entretien général de la moto à l'année ou au semestre (pièces et main d'œuvre)... (Kit chaîne, pneus, révisions, pièces, pannes diverses....et/ou récurrentes)
Moto très très très solide, en plus de 100 000km zéro panne, amortisseur arrière reconditionné à 80 000km, plaquettes avant font facilement plus de 60 000km mais moins de 20 000km à l arrière. Kit chaine 35 ou 40 000km si bien entretenu. Roulement de colonne de direction changés 2 fois ( à cause des roues arrière ?) et roulement de roue arrière 1 fois. Attention aux amortisseurs de couple ( caoutchouc dans le moyeux) qu'il faut changer assez souvent. Joint spy de fourche d'origine ne bougent pas meme avec une utilisation tout terrain. J'ai du changer la batterie au bout de 6 ans ( normal ). Un cable de gaz et d'embrayage qui commencaient à s'éffilocher et j'ai fait l'embrayage à 90 000km par précaution mais il n'en n'avait pas vraiment besoin. C'est à peu près tout !
Nice video! im looking for something to put my mobile as a gps in the windshield, exactly as you have it ! what kind of mount do you have ? thank you in advance
hi nice video. are this side panels instead of proper crash bars? p.s. reviews from guys like you I like more and trust more like some professional review. they sound all same
Hi, I was lucky to go without any breakdowns or mechanical problems. I did just the standard maintenance - oil change every 10,000km, 10-50 Synthetic (Castrol or Motul) valves adjust every 20,000km.... I changed the clutch before my Asia trip (60,000km) but wasn't necessary, I did it to be on the safe side. I am still with original battery. Change twice the rear wheel bearings, once the steering and twice the front wheel. I had 4 chain sets and about 3 cushdrives. I hope this will help!
Very nice video from a regular guy, not magazine review that sound like a paid commercial!
Thank you! That was the idea.
I wanted to buy the new Africa Twin but I think you convinced me and steered me towards the Tenere especially because I'm a little tight on the monies. Thanks for the input and your long term review. Really convincing. ^^
You won´t regret it, it´s amazing bike. I have around 25k km on mine and it´s truly all rounder. I can´t even count how many times I dropped it while in offroad. Pretty hard sometimes, but it´s just like he said in the review, it´s build like tank. Few scratches, other than that nothing. Heavy duty machine! And reliable. And simple, which is great.
Great video! Thank you. Over 100,000km incredible. Superb machine.
Its good to go over some of your older videos and i think myself you are a trusted source of Honest information , thanks
I appreciate that!
i just had a test ride 0n 2015 tenere.this particular bike was very vibey.it was fully kitted and only 3000 miles.guess im used to my 600 v twin,much smother than a single.if i went off road alot then this would be the bike i would choose over my transalp but im more of a tarmac person.you always give great straight honest advice with no bull.keep it up.thanks
the way you pushed your bike to fall...it's just an original demonstration :-)
Good video and review of the Tenere. ...I agree with you, it's a brilliant all rounder, I love mine!. I've also dropped it a few times off road and there are no marks on it at all. Steve
Thank you Steve!
One of the best reviews I've seen. Quite original and very well cut. Thank you for showing!
Too bad it's no longer imported in my country, or it would be in my garage already !
4:20 i m amazed! Awesome video, thank you
I plan to buy this bike as well. I hope it will come true this spring (2018)
it's a pretty damn good review. Thanks for your effort mate!
Thank you for watching it! Ride safe!
Great review!!!!!! definatly one of the best bike reviews i ever saw.
Thank you!
This bike absolutely rocks and also the Mitas tyres..
The Tenere is proof of Yamaha's good engineering, as with any other Japanese bike, the Europeans aren't quite there yet, with some brands still with reliability issues, which is not acceptable in 2019.
Teneré is made in Italy
I appreciate a bike more after I work on it or adjust something it just makes the machine mine. It is good you made mods.
Well said. It's a great tank. Seems like a tractor, pure torque and ride well off Road.
I'm living in Brazil, have a ,2k11 and we have some quote for this: "pé de boi". Means something very simple , but reliable enough to just do the work very well.
I liked your video
Just now I bought such a 2017 motorcycle
You convinced me.
This bike has everything I need.
I'm waiting for the new one.
The new yamaha tenere 700.
We all wait...
This video was the one that introduced me this magnificent guy and his channel..
Correct, was one of my first videos.
I had two of those.. 660Z is the best bike I ever had for many reasons.
greetings from Brazil, also a tenere fan myself! awesome mods on your machine!
Good review been been looking for one for a while you have made me feel more confident about buying a higher milage bike....thanks Paul
So, my mission is completed! Ride safe!
Good review.
Thank you for sharing.
Best regards from Sweden.
Very nice reviews!
Will be buying the Tenere as my first bike in about two weeks if all goes well.
Thanks for showing
Thank you for watching and enjoy your Tenere!
best real bike review ever!!!
Good!
I have one of those. This bike is SOLID!!!!!
Definitely!
Superb review!
I had an MT03 bought in 2010 which I sold recently. It has the same 660cc engine as the Tenere. I regret selling it. Strong engine, good handling and brakes like I have never experienced on any other bike!!
We live and learn eh?
I now have a Kawasaki Versys 650 which really is a totally amazing bike .... if Kawasaki did a "Tenere" or enduro version of the Versys it would be total class leader!! It would blow every other enduro bike into the weeds!!
Good luck with your new toy and don't forget - ride safe!
Everyone changes things on their bikes like you have.
Great video, thanks for sharing it!
My pleasure!
I've been a long-time idle watcher and subscriber and I have to say you're defintely one of my motorbike role-models. I drive a -92 660xtz which fulfills my needs commendably. I fully share my view on bikes with you, and might be upgrading to something like a -08 tx660z when (if) my current work horse bogs down, much thanks to your videos! Long story short, thank you and keep it up brother!
Thanks man!
I have xt660r model 2005. And happy with engine performance. It is durable bike. I have a ten motorbike now. But this bike goes anywhere with no worries at all. Bmw r1200gs adventure is reliable bike for long distance riding. In 2013 I traveled from Muscat to Hamburg crossing 10k KM in 25 days. And last year 2015 I traveled again from Muscat, Oman to China via silk Road, crossing 14k KM in 35 days. As I said this bike is build for cross countries and Yamaha Tenere build for any terrain with a steady speed and less horse power.
The best review I saw
Thanks so much for your great video
Много добръ мотор! Също съм от Варна и ме убедихте да си взема Yamaha XT660R и да го превърна в адвенчър машина. Поздрави!
Успех!
brilliant! the bike is like a mountain goat..any where any time types.
Yes, correct. It is not a fashion machine, but always work well.
thanks for the review!
Thanks for a greate review. I'm thinking of buying a "Z" and the choice is between this and a GS800F which has almost twice the horsepower and are in the same weight class. But I think I get more value for money by going for a xt660. Another thing is the high (1,4m) and to make it lower you have modify it as you have done (forks and rear linkarms/seat). The engine is bulletproof and is used by several manufacturers and are good to know when you are far from a Yamaha dealer. The EFI is poor but will impove by using PC as you have done.
Hi, thank you for watching! It's all about the personal choice, it doesn't matter BMW or Yamaha, just buy the one you like it and go to ride! I choose Yamaha, because of the price and possibility to make some changes alone. Ride safe!
Thanks for the review! I am looking at one today that has done 50,000 ks.
Good luck!
@@motorcycleadventures bought it.
Good torque these 660s
It's a Yamaha,it will keep going! :-)
All I can say is:
I know what you speak off! Totally agree!
But my story of that goes with suzuki dr800s big. Man what a bike
novica dendic , Hi man! I have Dr Big too, sr42a :-) I can tell you that the summer 2016 we spend almost two weeks in the Balkans with a friend that drives the same Tenere 660! We were tripping in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania and we finished in the greek islands! The bikes were super overloaded, we traveled wit our girlfriends, so 2 persons on heavy bike... I can tell you that in the most of the cases there were no difference at all! Maybe in overpassing cars and trucks the Dr is a bit quicker, but just a little bit! From the other hand the Tenere is just another level of machine! New generation of motorcycle, but from Yamaha decided to keep the durability and the simplicity of the machine! I like it very much! Of course i tried my friends motorcycle and he tried mine, and i find the Yamaha much more comfortable. On the Big , like my Big and everyones else , you feel more beast power. No wind protection, nothing! You dont have a warning lamp for oil!!!
Hello to you to :)
I must tell you my story with bike. I went on cruse ship to earn money. Didn't have enough for yamaha tenere 660. I really wanted adv bike. But some how I settled my self with choper: kawasaki vn 750. Life showed me again: people may make plans, god will still laugh! I started working in some camp where was some pretty high isolation. My desire for adv bike came again. Took dr800. By now I'm counting 3 years of experience. It took me some time to realise this:
I'm already driving the bike of my dreams!
Why?
Well... I tried so many bikes, more comfort, more horsepower, and so on. Non of them made me want them.
There is some thing in one cylinder engines. There is something when everything is moving. There is something in "old school" technology. I chose this bike by now and only can love it more and more.
This kind of revelation i wish to everybody! To you to friend!
Keep counting your miles and adventures!
All the best!
Great bit of kit, I love mine. it is largely stock because I thought if I needed to get parts when travelling I would have more chance with standard bike. Having said that your front end is all yamaha anyway so probably not a problem.
I have lowered mine because I am only 5'9" and cannot plant both feet which I need to do when I travel with her ladyship.
I also find stock brake pedal bends easily so fitted some puig crash bars at the bottom of the engine to help, but I think I will need to copy your modification.
At just 22000 kms I suppose mine is just run in and your mileage gives me a lot of confidence.
Forums all say engine is very strong.
We both love the bike and hope to see a lot more of the world on it.
Once again, great video. Thank you.
Good luck with your bike as well! Don't forget - ride safe!
Hi! How much cm did you lower the bike? Did you have any problems with it? Thank you very much
@@_sergiomarcos Greetings
Going on memory, I think the links dropped it 45mm. Measuring the clearance under the sump before and after gave the amount to drop the forks through the triple clamp.
Side stand needed shortening too. Stood very upright after lowering.
But well worth it for me.
Rode so much better in cross winds,too.
Good luck, ride safe.
@@teneretraveller8980 thanks so much for sharing your experience, it gave me confidence to do it. Wish you the best
never tested a xt660...but it looks like a very solid build..afther all its Yamaha. I do not think any one who uses his/hers bike like you do, dont change anything.
100000km is impressive in its self, but when i se your videos and how you (ab)use the bike its even more impressive.
ride safe..good videos
Yes, it is a solid bike and yes, I really test it at any terrains. I made a good maintenance but a hard ride as well. Thank you for watching!
Motorcycle Adventures
are you going to trade it in for the new xt now?
Well, as far I know, there is no new XT 660 Z. There is some info about XT concept, but nothing serous at the moment. Another very strong argument is the price. I will do my next long trip with my trusty Tenere and then will see.
Motorcycle Adventures
No l see its a new 700cc. looks great...but its always a question of price. And you always know what you have but not what you get l supose.
Guess yours will keep rolling many years to come.
Im not going to change my old 04 dl650. I just love the bike.
This is exactly what I will do, will keep mine until it's working and then will see.
Nice bike! Thanks for the breakdown.
I dropped my bmw r1200r and i noticed except the top case and the head cylinder cover plastic protection, there was nothing. And it was on rocks. The kinds of bikes are the best in my opinion.
Keep up the good job! Now I can't wait to ride mine ;)
Fantastic video, fantastic explanation. Thanks. So sad in Spain (and Europe I think) this don't sells anymore because Euro4. Have to search some second hand in good condition near to me. Thanks!
You are welcome again, new test ride review is coming next week.
good man well done thanks for the upload im just watching spencer conway with his tenere in africa :)
I've got a BMW G650GS Sertao and go green laneing with my son's on their Suzuki Drz400s. One is getting the Tenere 660 this weekend, will be a close comparison with sertao I think ?
Like your videos watch them all, Irish ditch was funny 😂
I've been to buy a tenere 660. But here in Portugal, it's a lot more expensive than the 650gs.
Speed is very similar, the tenere at 110km / h goes at 4000rpm and my Gs at 100km / h goes at 4000rpm.
Tenere I think being better off off road. But I chose Gs because it was cheaper. So far I'm very happy. But the Tenere is also very good
Hey man, great video! But I have a small problem with mine Tenere that I saw in your video too ( if it is a problem, I dont know).
After you start Tenere, the only indicators that lights up are for engine and coolant temperature. Do you know why only flashing theese two indicators instead of all of them? Sometimes does it, sometimes not on my Tenere. Thanks for the response!
If these two lights pick up on the the dash while you ride, you have to stop. There are there to warn you not to work all the time. First, the red oil light, will show you that you don't have oil or the oil pump is not working. The second, orange light, will indicate for problems in the engine. I hope is clear now.
Motorcycle Adventures They light up only after I start up Tenere but not everytime. Do you know why they light up in your video after you start up your Tenere?
It could work only for second or two, but no longer than that. Is that what you have in you bike?
yeah, only for second or two. But why they light up? only theese two?
Because these are engine checking lights. Need few seconds to proof that everything is ok.
i love that bike the perfect tool for adventure riding...
Japanese bikes are built to last :)
Great review, thanks !
Thank you for watching!
After watching hundreds of different bikes reviews and knowing that the new tenere is almost out... I'm still in love with this tenere to be my soon bike. It just feels like complying with all the necessaries: reliable, versatile, economic to buy used, confortable and greatly bad ass looking in Grey 😎. You're the boss Pavlin.
It is a good bike capable to go anywhere anytime.
so did you end up getting it?
@@RR-dj8rt yes.
@@alexnuno nice. thinking about getting it. Would be my first "bigger" motorcycle and the new tenere is way to expensive for me.
I'm looking for a used tenere in the UK, will probably end up paying around 5k pounds you changed the front forks, but is the rear spring good enough for pillion and long trips? Thanks
best review! thank you!
Thank you!
Top review , well done
Thanks Mills!
Personally I find the Tenere in grey the best looking bike I've ever seen. I wish I had one but didn't have enough money so I settled for an old r1200gs '06. It's not terrible either.
The bike is just a tool, the travel is what really matter...
good video , i like bike like this,its so durable and realliable!!
Congratulations for such well filmed and documented review. A true and helpful comment on this new style riding. Coming from BMWs 1150-1200. After major health problem starting form cero on XT660.
Could you please provide me with the Acerbis model of hand guards. Or other brand you trust.The factory ones are cheap not reliable
Regards Spinovich (Mexico City)
Thanks for showing.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much for this video... i want to get a used Tenere!
Thanks for watching!
Hahahaha I think you are totally right!!! It is a great bike! Bulletproof machine, build like a tank.
True.
Hi!
You've made a very good video of the bike, I appreciate it.
I'd like to ask what kind service you have done to the engine and in which kind of kilometer periods? And while you have travelled around the world with the bike, have you had any mechanical or electrical problems that stopped you somewhere in the middle of nowhere?
I've got a XT660X myself and I like it a lot but it is quite a bit low for any harder terrain. I've been thinking to have a second bike for that kind of trips that require higher ground clearance and a 660Z could be one good option.
I am a gentle rider. Yes, I do a lot of bad roads and off road as well, but I never twist the throttle more than I should. Always wait a couple of minutes when I start it and never go to the red line of the rpm's. The oil I change every 5,000 or 10,000km depends from the rides. Use only full synthetic 10W50 or 10W60. At the moment with Motorex 10W60. Never had a problem with the bike and now it has 130,000km. No problem on the road whatever. Last year, before I go to Mongolia I had a circuit on one of the main cables, that's it.
Yes it is! 🤩
You are number one
Am I?
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that is so true !! Iguess that's exactly why I drive a2012 gear up!!my main motor bike!its great ``when it works``
Nice video. Thanks
makes me extremely sad this bike is not available in Canada or USA
I love your videos man,thx a lot! say, How significant is 2 front disk breaks with two people.!? (cos I'm thinking getting an old xt660e for me& my lady,and that bike comes with only one front disk breaks..)
im in love
Thanks for the great video! Your bike has chain drive and many people prefer shaft because its much less trouble but you dont seem to mind...Could you do a video about chain mainenance? Are they a lot of trouble on long journeys? How do you maintain them on your long trips
I bet Yamaha love this video!
I don't know, haven't receive new bike as a gift😀
+Motorcycle Adventures Haha either that or a huge discount! Will be getting the new bike for some of the reasons you discussed here. Love the vids!
thank you very much !
Sick @home, I looked several of your vids the last 3 days. The more, the better, good works!!! Indeed your arguments again are very strong to think over my bike, a BMW R 1150 GS Adv.! 298 kg with fuel+panniers, but without luggage! It's soo much weight. With all my gear, I couldn.t do nice trails through the Pyrennes because of that good, but very heavy machine. So, what's the result of a trip, if I can.t ride the ways I wanna ride??? An intelligent solution is demanded!!
A 660 XTZ or a 690 KTM or anything else. Good bye BMW Adventure... with some tears, but looking forward ... it.s better to ride a lighter bike.
I am sorry, that you had t learn it the hard and expensive way, but the weight always matter... Good luck with your future light machine!
Yamaha won't bring the 660 to the US market! I'd love to have one instead of my KLR or my far too expensive KTM 690.
Ktm 690 is great bike ......just not for tours around the globe....a bit too unreliable and nearly impossible to find parts....
I just finished building my 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R that ships in 2 weeks to the U.K. as the starting point for my 52 day tour through Europe and Morocco. I've addressed the weaknesses of the bike and will carry critical spares. Hopefully I'll be trouble free, but will expect different and I'm ready for dealing with them. Familiarizing yourself with your equipment is a necessity! I be found many riders have ridden the 690 thousands of trouble free miles!
Bill I hope to hear some about your trip and the reliability of the KTM 690. I have heard mostly that it is a very reliable bike. There are of course known issues with the bike like any bike such as rocker arms and fuel pump but otherwise it seems like a great bike. Lightweight and tons of power. Looking foreward to a report
My 690 has been dead on reliable so far! Today is the last of 12 days in Morocco riding through the northern mountains, rocks, mud and Sahara desert dunes in heat, rain and blinding sand storms and thick fog! Brilliant! I had one big crash involving large stones and a tree that caused damage to my nav tower, left fuel tank and fairings, but the Moroccan people are good at straightening bent aluminium. Tomorrow I'm going back to Mejas Spain for a couple days to do some repairs and servicing before heading for the Pyrenees.
Bill Ness. That is great to hear as the 690 or the Husky 701 seems to be my current dream bike. Lots of folks bash the 690s reliability so glad to hear you are having a great experience so far. If I may ask what parts did you bring along for back up if any??
04:12 = upps ! = you`ve got a new subscriber :)
Thank you!
Congrats with all your videos, Pavlin! I enjoy them m much. A question for you regarding the Tenere: After having removed the original handlebar end weights, you don't find the handlebars too vibey? Chiao! (as you say)
I still have bar weights and I have no problem with vibrations.
OK. Thanks for that. Being very happy with my original bar end weights, I'll see if can combine them with some hand guards.
nice review. Thanks
Лет ми спик фром май харт, как говаривал товарищ МуДко. Прекрасный обзор, английский почти без акцента. Сам катаю на тенере 91 года (двуглазая), доволен как слон.
Привет, привет! Акцент есть, но они все думает, что ето Руский. А етото Болгарский акцент. Ну в случая етот обзор, значение нет. Списибо для хорошего коментара!
very nice video, Did you had any engine or technical problems during those 90k km? Thanks in advance
Not at all and the bike has 187,000km
Onya mate!
Thanks!
Great review! Could You please tell, is Your engine number in the range of M311E-006400 to M311E-009300? The story goes, that those a supposed be "bad engines" as comes to problems with transmissions. My Tenere is M311E-007xxx but the transmission is still working perfectly after 60 000km. Thank You!
Mine is on 193,000km at the moment. Never had a problem.
thanks for the review! I'm just know doing my drivers license and I am looking to buy an ADV bike as well. I was considering a Honda CB500X but some people told me to go for something bigger. So I am considering a used XT660Z as well. I'm 1.81m and about 100kg. Would you say, that a the Tenere would be an option and if so, what would be your main reason to go for is instead of the Honda? Thank you for the video again!
The Honda is not very comfortable for tall riders. Also 21 front wheel for the Tenere.
Great video. I have a question. Which major maintenance/repairs did the motorcycle required during these 100k km? I was looking to a used one and it has 45k km, however I have no idea of its maintenance past and care, so I was wondering what is something to look for on the XT660Z after it has been through few km.
Nothing major I think. If the oil is changed regularly the bike will survive more 50 thousands with no problem. Check the rear linkage for movement maybe. If so, change the bearing there.
Great review!!
Question: Did you do all the mods yourself? Changing levers seens easy, but what about the USD suspension at the front?
Thank you! Yes, I change everything myself. It is not that difficult. Every person with average mechanic skills will do it.
I just became the owner of this motorcycle with 110,000 km (2009). It is like new and regularly serviced. When do I start more serious operations on the machine? (It was driven by an older man for adventures around Europe)
Mine lasted 193,000km without any problems. Sold it and the new owner still ride it.
@@motorcycleadventures thanks men
I own a wr450f and I totally love the power and aggressive handling but I'm worried about burning the engine on the highway, so I'm thinking on selling the harley and get a tenere660 for long trips, I'm just worried about the weight, doesn't it feel top heavy? in some conditions I can barely lift my wr450 specially over rocks and kinda upside down. Can you still do technical rock climbing enduro with the stock suspension?
Bravo!
Une vidéo sympathique !!! Ce pendant, en dehors des modifications apportées durant le test, combien vous a coûté l'entretien général de la moto à l'année ou au semestre (pièces et main d'œuvre)... (Kit chaîne, pneus, révisions, pièces, pannes diverses....et/ou récurrentes)
It cost me almost nothing. The bike is very economical.
Moto très très très solide, en plus de 100 000km zéro panne, amortisseur arrière reconditionné à 80 000km, plaquettes avant font facilement plus de 60 000km mais moins de 20 000km à l arrière. Kit chaine 35 ou 40 000km si bien entretenu. Roulement de colonne de direction changés 2 fois ( à cause des roues arrière ?) et roulement de roue arrière 1 fois. Attention aux amortisseurs de couple ( caoutchouc dans le moyeux) qu'il faut changer assez souvent. Joint spy de fourche d'origine ne bougent pas meme avec une utilisation tout terrain. J'ai du changer la batterie au bout de 6 ans ( normal ). Un cable de gaz et d'embrayage qui commencaient à s'éffilocher et j'ai fait l'embrayage à 90 000km par précaution mais il n'en n'avait pas vraiment besoin. C'est à peu près tout !
you didn't do any fueling adjustment like O2 sensor, CO level adjustment etc? no surging issues?
Nothing at all. I bought the bike with power commander.
nice bike !!well explained!! 48hp is planty!! i drive a 883 sportster iron`` small engines``small heat big engines big heat!
Correct, you can't see the world riding fast.
Nice video! im looking for something to put my mobile as a gps in the windshield, exactly as you have it ! what kind of mount do you have ? thank you in advance
Hi, thank you for the nice comment! It is very cheap holder for GPS. Was something like 10-15 euro from one of the motorcycle goods shop.
👍 to the 100.000 km. Lets go to the next 100.000. Or......I think, you are waiting for the Yamaha T 700? Coming soon....
I have got 130,000 at the moment and yes, I wait for the new Tenere.
Hey man, thanks for the great review. 👍 I have one question though: why the power commander? Does it give the bike more grunt?
Yes, this is the first reason and the second is because when you remove the stock exhaust and the lambda you need a new maps.
@@motorcycleadventures Wow, that was quick. Thanks a lot 😉 I was going to buy this bike anyway but now I know the first thing i'll do to it ...
You are welcome anytime! More info about the changes I made you can find here: rtw-adventures.com/the-bike-1.html
hi nice video. are this side panels instead of proper crash bars? p.s. reviews from guys like you I like more and trust more like some professional review. they sound all same
Yes, the side panels work very well for crash bars. I tested many times. Thanks for watching!
hey i luved ur review on the bike, for some reasons i even like this model very much. Can u suggest if the ride ht. is good for me . Iam 179 cm tall.
Yes, it will be fine.
thanks !
Good video but can you tell us anything about breakdowns or maintenance issues you have had during the 100000km?
Hi, I was lucky to go without any breakdowns or mechanical problems. I did just the standard maintenance - oil change every 10,000km, 10-50 Synthetic (Castrol or Motul) valves adjust every 20,000km.... I changed the clutch before my Asia trip (60,000km) but wasn't necessary, I did it to be on the safe side. I am still with original battery. Change twice the rear wheel bearings, once the steering and twice the front wheel. I had 4 chain sets and about 3 cushdrives.
I hope this will help!
Can you please share if this bike is good for long trips? Like arround Europe trip? I have heard that it has too much vibration.
I have a whole channel with this bike
@@motorcycleadventures i appreciate that
But i didnt find material about vibration - do owners of this model complain about vibration?
I have no problem with vibration.
@@motorcycleadventures thank you sir
great bike and great mods!
can you tell the exact model of suspension you have?
thank you
Hi I have the suspension from Yamaha YZ 450, 2006, it is KYB 49mm
Motorcycle Adventures 06 YZ 450 forks are 48mm.
Correct, it is typing mistake.
What brand seat is that? Great video BTW!
The seat is hand made. I used the stock base and made the foam and cover on the top.
Sad that they dumped the single cylinder