KTM, 790 problems, oil leaks, cruise control not working, rear shock failure with low miles, front rotor problems, etc.... Tenere 700 problems, front fender cracked and.......... nothing! Dang it why did I buy a 790? I might have an answer for that if it would stay out of the shop long enough.
Yamahas are definitely boring and not the most sexy IMO, but they are the most reliable motorcycle manufacturer in the world (Although pretty sure Honda and Suzuki are basically within 1% as far as failure rate). So if I was going for an ADV I think I'd choose reliability over looks. I definitely don't want to be broken down on the side of the road. So I guess a Ducati Multistrada won't be in my future hahahah. I'm also questioning the need for 1200cc as well.
@@ams914 If I can commute on a T700 and carry my YTS-62 in a saddlebag, I'll be a happy man. I'm still holding on though for the Husqvarna Norden to see what's up with that.
Hi! This is where I got my spring from. www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/yamaha-t7-tenere-shock-spring-uprated-stiffer-heavier The pants are Leatt gpx 5.5 pants
I noticed what could be a issue when you were standing and leaning back against the rack, your boot moved the kick stand down. I thought you might want to look into a kick stand bypass so when you lean back and the kick stand goes down it doesn't shut the motor off.
I see what you mean. It actually moves the side stand just by standing on the ball of your foot and flexing down. Even before resting on the rack. But very interesting. I wonder if i stand the same way when riding.
Some good tips there! Good idea to keep the tube and tire iron tucked away like that! We’re gonna steal that idea 😉 We’ve now had ours for 5000 km and have a lot of the same thoughts.
Great and honest review, Robert. Your ideas how and where to store some tools and spares are great and I'll copy it. I just ordered my T7 Rally Edition and will pick it up from the dealer after my summer adventure. First modifications are hand guards and rear spring. Mitas E-07 will be fitted by the dealer. Greetings from Iceland, Bernd
Superb review im currently weighing up what adv bike to get again an this was great to hear about pros cons etc nailed the review. Good to hear they are reliable to ^-^
I've people traveling on this from Europe to South Africa in extreme deserts mountains all the way up to north European snowy peaks and roads This bike indeed is a world raider
I heard that the clutch and brake lever break off cleanly so the bike might need a set of levers that break in half so if they do break they are still usable to get you home/hotel/camp site/repair shop 👍
This bike is a huge upgrade from my old DR 350, so with only a 140 miles on the clock it still feels pretty awesome in stock form! That said, hand guards, a stiffer spring, a tail tidy, and a taller wind screen will be some of my first priorities. Love the linear torque of this engine, and the gear spacing is perfect for me! Very helpful that you have shared your insights so far, Robert, thank you!
Great review. You came right out and told us why it is the unicorn for how you ride. If I could have walked into a U.S. dealership and bought one this year, I would have (as your videos have strongly influenced me on the qualities of this bike, for the types of riding I see in my future). Alas, Yamaha is just now fulfilling orders from months ago in the US market. Timing... Enjoy the ride! I'll share this with some Fbook groups that have expressed interest in the T7.
@@NomadSweden hi,.thanks for the reply. I think it is also after a short demo impressie. Very liked 💚 the peppy living engine. The seat i didn't like so much and the wind noise (coming from a Naked) But maybe it also take some getting used to, or can make some adjustments. It is also not the smallest bike for someone like me at 176 cm Greetz out Holland 🤚
A very useful video thank-you. Well done on being very practical. The tool storage is smart and leaves me asking, “why didn’t I think of that?!”. Can a pillion still sit comfortably with that rack on?
Nice bike. Interesting, I would like to see that bike with front fender on the top like on some KTM adventure models. For riding in off road, of course.
Nice video thanks. What tyres do you get with the Tenere Stock in Europe. Did you change them? What tyres work best on the T700 for “average ADV riding”. Cheers
Nice info, Robert. They're great bikes to customize. I've cut the small peg off my side stand because it was catching on my heel when standing. Noticed the same thing was happening while you demonstrated the action of the rear rack serving as stegz pegz. Enjoyed your vids on this bike before mine arrived here on Vancouver Island and still do. Thanks for showing us around Sweden!
2:10 As a tip for repairing plastic parts on bikes. These plastic parts are usually made of ABS, so you can use specific solvents to chemically weld the pieces back together. In particular, I use MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) for doing this, and it works wonders. If you do it properly, you cannot even see that there's been a crack at all, and the weld is as strong as the plastic was before. Additionally, you can dissolve (ideally black) lego into some MEK to make an ABS 'slurry'. This slurry can be used to reinforce parts that you want, and when its dried out it is as strong as the plastic. Often I use normal thin MEK for fixing a tear, and add some slurry on the backside to make it stronger than it has been before. Btw I specifically mention lego above, because they are known to be pure ABS. You can dissolve any ABS in MEK to make that slurry (for example, if you have some left over fairing parts those work as well). The more pure the ABS, the better it works (so avoid colored plastics).
Thanks for your videos! Just got one myself thanks to you. Have the same problems with the grips but will try changing the settings (saw that in your comments). And what hand guards did you buy? I'm looking at different ones right now. Tack så mycket and keep up the good work! Greetings from Holland.
Nice one. 👍🏽 i am surprised about the tyres. Because these come on stock. What do you think about theme. And are they still on it for 15.000 km’s. Thanks ✌🏽
Guess i need a review of them soon then. They are great off road but can be sluppry on wet tarmac. Lasts forever. I had to take them off because the front started uneven wear and vibrate.
Any bar risers? You need a bigger door in your shed mate😀 Good tip on the handguards, l dont want crashbars on the Triumph, and commuting in winther, going down is unavoidable in the end.
Skulle du säga att detta är en bra nybörjar offroad hoj för någon som vill börja testa lite offroad äventyr? Har nästan bara kört glidare tidigare. Tack för underhållande videor!
Tack själv. Ja det är nog den mest förlåtande hojen du kan köra offroad. Absolut för nybörjare. Enda nackdelen är om man är lite kort. Då behöver man nog sänka lite. Finns kit för det.
@@NomadSweden tack för svaret! Jag testkörde en för några veckor sedan. Jag är 186 och tyckte den kändes hög 😊 men jag gillade den på asfalt, lite slö kanske jämfört med min nuvarande hoj.
Very thankful for finding your channel. I come from an Enduro and MX Background, also did quite some street riding and racing. But I was never really interested in Adventure Bikes, too heavy for offroad and/or too weak for the road, so I thought. Now, after 35 years of riding, I ordered, unseen, unridden, a Tenere. Mainly because of Adam Riemans Channel. But the content just gets broader at such a high level of Quality, I am so glad I chose a bike that seems to be exactly what I think is the best compromise on all terrains, making possible almost everything I would like to do with a bike, other than hardcore Enduro single trailing and high speed crazyness on public roads. Since I am not really keen to do either anymore anyways, I won't miss that. So, with your help, and that of Adam and possibly some others I maystill need to find, I can easily upgrade my bike and my gear with really helpful tips, brilliantly moderated, never boring, top notch video editing. Thank you from Germany. Will start looking for Handguards now, great relief for me, not to have to out on the heavy crashbars. I am also a no crashbar guy...Cheers, Jens
Just purchased the T7, I have the OEM top box and same rear carrier as yourself. I'm undecided what to do for side panniers. Have you had any soft panniers on yours without the side rack? Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Many thanks
Hey Robert, nice video that basically sums up what a fab bike the T7 is!. One thing I must do is get the spring done...did you get the 'sag' set after fitting it...? Cheers, Steve
Hi Steve! I have sort of set sag but should do it better. It just feels fine. As you see I release more videos now.. Thats because I drink such fine coffee nowadays 😛 thanks again! It arrived the other day 👍🏻
Hello Robert. I discovered your channel about two weeks ago, and am really loving your videos. I'm now officially obsessed with the Tenere 700. I am preparing my 2019 Yamaha Tracer GT 900 for sale, so that I can hopefully get hold of a Tenere 700. They are just finally arriving here in western Canada. Quick question - I love the flag stickers you have on the sides of your bike. Where did you get them, or how did you make them? Keep up the great work on your channel, and warm greetings from Canada!
Hi buddy and thanks for the praise. I can’t give you a good answer on the flags because I just found some stickers on a ”local” site and bought them. The only important thing is that you get them approx the same height as the graphic. Good luck with the T7. I know you will be happy with it. 👍🏻
what make of tail tidy have you fitted?i also want to fit the mivv exhast ,have you had any problems with the indicators getting heat off the exhast?Great vidios always like watching your content,.
Thanks for the great video. I have removed my oem rack as it is so heavy. I have lightweight aluminium crash bars with roll top bags fitted to each side, keeping the weight very low. Also just ordered a B&B rear rack that only weighs 1kg. It will be useful for a small bag and as an anchor point for my giant loop great basin soft luggage.
Hello friend. Do u think the alpinstars tech7 are also good boots like yours? I see that u dont wear brace for knee and we have the same acerbis protection for knees. Are they ok? I dont ride hard enduro
Hi there. If I would buy new boots it would possibly be the Tech7. Because the harder sole is more comfortable when standing long hours. Also I would not get waterproof boots again. When they do get filled with water they never dry...
Jeez, I have been set on the 790 non R for months now since my dealer retails that one at the exact same price as the T7. I testrode the Katie and really loved everything about it. I really don't like the idea of abandoning the Quicksiifter, Cruise Control, 20 extra HP and everything the KTM has but The T7 gets so much praise while all I hear about the 790 is "oil leaks" here and "fogged up dash" there...
Two quite different bikes. You need to ride them both and decide. Yama is simple and very smooth. The ktm is a rage machine. But you cant really use 20hp more off road. And the computer is there to tame it. But you must compare them. Perhaps the Katie is for you.
As one who cut my teeth in dirt bikes, I like the tenere's simplicity. I dont feel bad about riding her hard with it worry about electronic malfunction or engine failure. It's simple and comfortable in knowing its built to last. It's not as performance driven as KTM... but I can live with in as it still performs great although I do like the slightly lower feeling of the 790 when going slow.
@@gnom_anonim Might be an issue with the bike, but yes it is very common if he is riding hard off road, doing jumps, lots of wheelies then probably his fault
Hi Nomad Swede, great bike and videos. Can you tell me what quad lock mount are you using, i guess its a mirror mount option. Thanks for the time to read this. I have a pleasure of owning a T7 for few months already and am looking of getting quad lock myself. Cheers
Hej Du har inga kraschbågar? Skulle vara intressant att höra hur du tänker kring det. Nyligen gått omkull med min BMW f800GS på nylagd grusväg, och det blir dyrt på vänstersidan med skrapade plastkåpor osv. Jag valde att bara ha de lägre kraschbågarna och de tog bara en del av smällen.
Först och främst vill jag gärna slippa bågar för att hålla hojen både snygg och lätt. Bågar är både gott och ont. Jag har sett skador på hojar med bågar och utan. En version satt ju till och med i motorblocket :) så ingen skada på plasten men motorblocket sprack. För mig har handskydden tagit alla crasher hittills och är det en plastkåpa som ryker så kostar den 1200kr. Jag kommer skydda min hoj lite mer framöver men bara delar som kan stoppa min resa. Inte skydda från plastrepor.
Great tip about the tire irons in the bashplate, going to try that right away. Why you got such an inexpensive air compressor? The internal components are made out of cheap plastic and they do not last a long time... :-( Thanks again for your video.
Hi, I noticed that when you stood up on your balls of your feet (which is what you should do) and leaned a little back, the sidestand is actually touched and pushed downwards. I would imagine that bigger boots like my size 15s (49.5) even more so. Isn't that annoying or even dangerous?
@@NomadSweden ok, thanks for the answer. I ride my enduro bike boots tacked in (toes and heels inside and parallel to the chassis but heels are dropping relatively to the pegs) and there's this side stand protrusion/helper thing on the T7 which seems quite long. I don't know. I'll have to ride one again. It didn't seem to bother me either when I test rode a couple of T7s but I didn't stand up as I was street riding. P.S. I have the standard stegpegz on my 500EXC and they DO make a difference. I'd buy the desert ones if I knew. That was a great tip for the metal support doing the same job on the T7. Saves money. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I'm fitting a set of similar hand guards, and I'm a bit curious how you mounted yours. I got the kit from off-the-road (German company), which has a mounting "kit", which is a bar end weigh replacement (very light), that is complete round, quite hard to tighten. From your videos it looks like you have the same kit. I'm a bit worried about getting them tight enough, and with loctite, getting them off one day (!). Also the clamps don't really seem to be possible to fit nicely, being flush on the handlebar. Either they don't sit flush on the guard "bar", or the are not flush on the handlebar itself. Did you have any of these issues/worries? Thanks
Great review, thanks mate. I love the tip about the 21 inch tube behind the instrument panel. And the tire irons in the bash plate excellent work thank you
I have really enjoyed you vids. You have an easy manner about your presentation (thanks for doing them in english👍) and it makes it very pleasant to watch. Also, I was very impressed with your riding position when you were talking about how the rear rack supports your legs (minutes 9-10)....I have taken a few adventure bike riding classes and your vertical shin, bent waist and wide elbows are exactly what they’ve been teaching. Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you! The right posture is also important when you consider handlebar risers. Some people stand straight up and can't reach the handle bars, and mount risers. It depends if you want to ride a bit more active I guess. Cheers!
Excellent review. I have just another complaint about the jerky throttle on first gears, a bit annoying but nothing dramatic. A excellent bike, not too much expensive and very reliable. My previous motorcycle was a R1200GS LC 2017, I appreciate the ease of the Ténéré. 😊. Thanks for (all) the videos.
I have been comparing the Honda CB 500X and this Tenere 700 for about a day now. And I was wondering if there are enough options for a shorter rider on this one (I'm 170cm). And how is the seat when riding long touring distances? I saw that there is a lowering kit and low seat option as well.. but I wonder if there are any aftermarket "touring seats" that are really comfortable in long asphalt stretches? And I'm leaning more towards this Yamaha because it seems to have enough power for both on and offroad. And I think there is a more touring oriented variant coming as well. /greetings from finland
170cm should be no problems. I see shorter riders even without lowering. There are plenty of lowering kits and since the bike is so popular there are tons of after market accessories and more is coming every day. I can't recommend any seats since I haven't looked in to it. I am ok with the standard seat. Planning a 5 week 10.000km trip this summer so I will know :)
You nailed it. I´m the average guy as well and feel the same about the bike👍🏼
Very cool review good to hear that there is no problems with your bike thanks for sharing.
KTM, 790 problems, oil leaks, cruise control not working, rear shock failure with low miles, front rotor problems, etc.... Tenere 700 problems, front fender cracked and.......... nothing! Dang it why did I buy a 790? I might have an answer for that if it would stay out of the shop long enough.
12000 on my Ktm 790 adv R and zero problems.. fingers crossed, i love this bike.
Just hearing or reading "ktm" gives me ptsd after owning the black motor duke 640.
Yamahas are definitely boring and not the most sexy IMO, but they are the most reliable motorcycle manufacturer in the world (Although pretty sure Honda and Suzuki are basically within 1% as far as failure rate). So if I was going for an ADV I think I'd choose reliability over looks. I definitely don't want to be broken down on the side of the road. So I guess a Ducati Multistrada won't be in my future hahahah. I'm also questioning the need for 1200cc as well.
Sorry to hear you are having problems. I have 12,500 trouble free miles on my 790R.
@@ams914 If I can commute on a T700 and carry my YTS-62 in a saddlebag, I'll be a happy man. I'm still holding on though for the Husqvarna Norden to see what's up with that.
Those quad lock phone cases are amazing! (And of course the mounting brackets for those) 😃
Robert - thx for this clip - awesome job :) Questions are - where can I buy a different spring and what types of pants are You wearing :)
Hi! This is where I got my spring from. www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/yamaha-t7-tenere-shock-spring-uprated-stiffer-heavier
The pants are Leatt gpx 5.5 pants
@@NomadSweden thanks ! waiting for more T7 videos to come :)
Very good again .
You should do the TET in Portugal
Thanks. Yes we should do TET in Portugal!
I noticed what could be a issue when you were standing and leaning back against the rack, your boot moved the kick stand down. I thought you might want to look into a kick stand bypass so when you lean back and the kick stand goes down it doesn't shut the motor off.
I see what you mean. It actually moves the side stand just by standing on the ball of your foot and flexing down. Even before resting on the rack. But very interesting. I wonder if i stand the same way when riding.
Whats the type name on those acerbis handguards?
X-factor
@@NomadSweden thanks. They looked to be a good size for rain and wind. The oem on the tiger are not good for anything really👍🏻
Do you miss the gs?
Not at all 😊
Hello I am an average guy and I could put 15,000 km in three years. Obviously as an amateur weekend rider.
Some good tips there! Good idea to keep the tube and tire iron tucked away like that! We’re gonna steal that idea 😉 We’ve now had ours for 5000 km and have a lot of the same thoughts.
Great and honest review, Robert.
Your ideas how and where to store some tools and spares are great and I'll copy it. I just ordered my T7 Rally Edition and will pick it up from the dealer after my summer adventure. First modifications are hand guards and rear spring. Mitas E-07 will be fitted by the dealer.
Greetings from Iceland, Bernd
Sounds awesome. I like the blue version. 👍🏻
Superb review im currently weighing up what adv bike to get again an this was great to hear about pros cons etc nailed the review. Good to hear they are reliable to ^-^
Wow! It has already been 10 months. I am still waiting for my US model.
Picked up a few tips from you on this one. Thank you. I always enjoy.
The tube behind your windscreen could deteriorate from the constant UV exposure. You should replace it once and awhile.
that is something I have never thought of :) lets see how it ages
I've people traveling on this from Europe to South Africa in extreme deserts mountains all the way up to north European snowy peaks and roads
This bike indeed is a world raider
I heard that the clutch and brake lever break off cleanly so the bike might need a set of levers that break in half so if they do break they are still usable to get you home/hotel/camp site/repair shop 👍
Good review - looking forward to your thoughts about the Tractionators
This bike is a huge upgrade from my old DR 350, so with only a 140 miles on the clock it still feels pretty awesome in stock form! That said, hand guards, a stiffer spring, a tail tidy, and a taller wind screen will be some of my first priorities. Love the linear torque of this engine, and the gear spacing is perfect for me! Very helpful that you have shared your insights so far, Robert, thank you!
How and where you put some of your tools gave me some good spots to look for on my little 250 dual sport. I appreciate the videos.
Sounds like a great bike i will wait and see for a couple years
Cheers Robert. Also a huge thanks for introducing me to Jon Henrik Fjallgren. That's some fantastic music.
Great review. You came right out and told us why it is the unicorn for how you ride. If I could have walked into a U.S. dealership and bought one this year, I would have (as your videos have strongly influenced me on the qualities of this bike, for the types of riding I see in my future). Alas, Yamaha is just now fulfilling orders from months ago in the US market. Timing... Enjoy the ride! I'll share this with some Fbook groups that have expressed interest in the T7.
I like the thoughts on your mods and set up!
I really like the t700 Spirit but need a 25L gasolin tank.....16L is very smoll.
One of the few honest review of this bike, no enduro, no highway speed test, simply the way almost of us will do this machine
Hi, would you recommend this bike for most off the time on the road km ? Thanks for the review 👍👍
Greetz Alexander
The T7 is a great "do it all" bike. It's not best at anything, but for me it's a perfect compromise.
@@NomadSweden hi,.thanks for the reply. I think it is also after a short demo impressie.
Very liked 💚 the peppy living engine.
The seat i didn't like so much and the wind noise (coming from a Naked)
But maybe it also take some getting used to, or can make some adjustments.
It is also not the smallest bike for someone like me at 176 cm
Greetz out Holland 🤚
A very useful video thank-you. Well done on being very practical. The tool storage is smart and leaves me asking, “why didn’t I think of that?!”. Can a pillion still sit comfortably with that rack on?
Thanks. Yes the rack is nice since the pillion has grips to hold on to.
Nice bike. Interesting, I would like to see that bike with front fender on the top like on some KTM adventure models. For riding in off road, of course.
There are kits for that. camel-adv.com/products/yamaha-tenere-700-t7-high-fender-kit
the low fender keeps the mud off the bike though, so long as its not the super thick clay stuff that might plug it.
Cool Review of the bike. But 115€ for one side panel in plastic? That’s not cheap for me. I get ALL plastics for my Suzuki drz400 for 80€
Synd bara Yamaha Sverige är så värdelösa att provkörning inte är möjligt (min erfarenhet av Yamaha Stockholm)
Nice video thanks. What tyres do you get with the Tenere Stock in Europe. Did you change them? What tyres work best on the T700 for “average ADV riding”. Cheers
Nice info, Robert. They're great bikes to customize. I've cut the small peg off my side stand because it was catching on my heel when standing. Noticed the same thing was happening while you demonstrated the action of the rear rack serving as stegz pegz.
Enjoyed your vids on this bike before mine arrived here on Vancouver Island and still do. Thanks for showing us around Sweden!
Yes i noticed the heel on this vid. Will think abou it. Cheers!
2:10 As a tip for repairing plastic parts on bikes. These plastic parts are usually made of ABS, so you can use specific solvents to chemically weld the pieces back together. In particular, I use MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) for doing this, and it works wonders. If you do it properly, you cannot even see that there's been a crack at all, and the weld is as strong as the plastic was before.
Additionally, you can dissolve (ideally black) lego into some MEK to make an ABS 'slurry'. This slurry can be used to reinforce parts that you want, and when its dried out it is as strong as the plastic. Often I use normal thin MEK for fixing a tear, and add some slurry on the backside to make it stronger than it has been before.
Btw I specifically mention lego above, because they are known to be pure ABS. You can dissolve any ABS in MEK to make that slurry (for example, if you have some left over fairing parts those work as well). The more pure the ABS, the better it works (so avoid colored plastics).
Great tips 👍🏻
Yamaha no problems 👍
Your video frame-rate is quite choppy... not sure if only on my end or TH-cam's fault.
This a very good review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the different qualities of the Ténéré. Ride safe my friend.......
Thanks for the review.
This is by far the most sensible selection of accessories for the Tenere.
Maybe with a chain guide then it is perfect
Stuff your spare tube in the swing arm if you haven’t already works well
Grande moto... peccato per quel serbatoietto con quel tappo ridicolo
350km range is good enough for me.
7:24 i can imagine, stiffer rear and stock front. diving boat. I'm looking for the max allowed weight off the bike, i haven't found that yet.
Brilliant! Thank you.
Great review Robert, thank you for sharing it!
Thanks for your videos! Just got one myself thanks to you. Have the same problems with the grips but will try changing the settings (saw that in your comments). And what hand guards did you buy? I'm looking at different ones right now. Tack så mycket and keep up the good work! Greetings from Holland.
Hi! Nice to hear! These are the hand guards i got www.off-the-road.de/en/700-Tenere/Handlebars-More/Handguards-Acerbis-X-Factor-Yamaha-Tenere-700.html
Nice one. 👍🏽 i am surprised about the tyres. Because these come on stock. What do you think about theme. And are they still on it for 15.000 km’s. Thanks ✌🏽
No I only put them on when I have nothing else. I use knobby tires normally.
Hi Robert, another great video thx. I noticed that you don't have your Motoz tyres in this video. How are you finding them?
Guess i need a review of them soon then. They are great off road but can be sluppry on wet tarmac. Lasts forever. I had to take them off because the front started uneven wear and vibrate.
Any bar risers?
You need a bigger door in your shed mate😀
Good tip on the handguards, l dont want crashbars on the Triumph, and commuting in winther, going down is unavoidable in the end.
No risers! Cheers!
Why does everyone carry a compressor? They are heavy and the cheap ones fail. Just carry a bicycle pump!
I have no idea. I just want to blend in and have friends in the bmw community 😂
An excellent honest genius review 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Skulle du säga att detta är en bra nybörjar offroad hoj för någon som vill börja testa lite offroad äventyr? Har nästan bara kört glidare tidigare. Tack för underhållande videor!
Tack själv. Ja det är nog den mest förlåtande hojen du kan köra offroad. Absolut för nybörjare. Enda nackdelen är om man är lite kort. Då behöver man nog sänka lite. Finns kit för det.
@@NomadSweden tack för svaret! Jag testkörde en för några veckor sedan. Jag är 186 och tyckte den kändes hög 😊 men jag gillade den på asfalt, lite slö kanske jämfört med min nuvarande hoj.
Very thankful for finding your channel. I come from an Enduro and MX Background, also did quite some street riding and racing. But I was never really interested in Adventure Bikes, too heavy for offroad and/or too weak for the road, so I thought. Now, after 35 years of riding, I ordered, unseen, unridden, a Tenere. Mainly because of Adam Riemans Channel. But the content just gets broader at such a high level of Quality, I am so glad I chose a bike that seems to be exactly what I think is the best compromise on all terrains, making possible almost everything I would like to do with a bike, other than hardcore Enduro single trailing and high speed crazyness on public roads. Since I am not really keen to do either anymore anyways, I won't miss that. So, with your help, and that of Adam and possibly some others I maystill need to find, I can easily upgrade my bike and my gear with really helpful tips, brilliantly moderated, never boring, top notch video editing. Thank you from Germany. Will start looking for Handguards now, great relief for me, not to have to out on the heavy crashbars. I am also a no crashbar guy...Cheers, Jens
Cheer! Thanks for sharing and good luck
it seems your heel is touching the side stand 9:38 , is that normal?
I rarely stand so far out on the pegs that my heel can touch it. I have never noticed it when riding.
Hello Robert, I ordered the new T7!!! can't wait to ride it (so long BMW GSA 1200)
Conrats! Same swap as I did. Never looked back (which is why I have so small mirrors now)
Just purchased the T7, I have the OEM top box and same rear carrier as yourself. I'm undecided what to do for side panniers. Have you had any soft panniers on yours without the side rack? Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Many thanks
Check out my recent videos. Enduristan monsoon 3
@@NomadSweden many thanks will do. Ride safe
Hey Robert, nice video that basically sums up what a fab bike the T7 is!. One thing I must do is get the spring done...did you get the 'sag' set after fitting it...? Cheers, Steve
Hi Steve! I have sort of set sag but should do it better. It just feels fine. As you see I release more videos now.. Thats because I drink such fine coffee nowadays 😛 thanks again! It arrived the other day 👍🏻
@@NomadSweden Great! ..that was my master plan...good coffee will inspire more good videos!!. Cheers Steve
Hello Robert. I discovered your channel about two weeks ago, and am really loving your videos. I'm now officially obsessed with the Tenere 700. I am preparing my 2019 Yamaha Tracer GT 900 for sale, so that I can hopefully get hold of a Tenere 700. They are just finally arriving here in western Canada. Quick question - I love the flag stickers you have on the sides of your bike. Where did you get them, or how did you make them? Keep up the great work on your channel, and warm greetings from Canada!
Hi buddy and thanks for the praise. I can’t give you a good answer on the flags because I just found some stickers on a ”local” site and bought them. The only important thing is that you get them approx the same height as the graphic. Good luck with the T7. I know you will be happy with it. 👍🏻
I agree about the flag...was already planning on a mapleleaf design for my fall purchase of a T7. Kevin ..lowermainland
what make of tail tidy have you fitted?i also want to fit the mivv exhast ,have you had any problems with the indicators getting heat off the exhast?Great vidios always like watching your content,.
The tidy was from t7rally.com which broke easily so we made a stronger copy. No problems with heat on indicators so far
Thank you, it’s very useful
How much this bike?please..I am write from East Africa (Tanzania)
I don't know the price in Africa. In Europe it's about €12,000.
"Cheap plastic"??? Yamaha has no excuse since the handguards on my 660cc are super strong and made of PLASTIC !!!
What brand is the luggage rack?
Thanks for a great channel!
It’s yamaha accessory 👍🏻
Thanks for the great video. I have removed my oem rack as it is so heavy. I have lightweight aluminium crash bars with roll top bags fitted to each side, keeping the weight very low. Also just ordered a B&B rear rack that only weighs 1kg. It will be useful for a small bag and as an anchor point for my giant loop great basin soft luggage.
Hi John, Just received my T7 a week ago (Canada). Was thinking of OEM rack any idea what it weighs ? Other thought was SW-Motech
B&B weights according their side 2,3kg
Pluspoäng för introt, lagom kort för att man inte ska tröttna efter några klipp 👍
Ja, jag vet själv att jag skippar introt på andras videos så vi håller det kort. Förutom på Up North 😊
When I see this machine i see the potential of beautiful adventures and tours 🏞
Great machine 👍
Nice Video! Which license plate holder do you have?
T7rally.com Tail tidy
Oh come on no protection there will be damage
In future perhaps. Who knows and who cares
Hello friend. Do u think the alpinstars tech7 are also good boots like yours? I see that u dont wear brace for knee and we have the same acerbis protection for knees. Are they ok? I dont ride hard enduro
Hi there. If I would buy new boots it would possibly be the Tech7. Because the harder sole is more comfortable when standing long hours. Also I would not get waterproof boots again. When they do get filled with water they never dry...
Jeez, I have been set on the 790 non R for months now since my dealer retails that one at the exact same price as the T7. I testrode the Katie and really loved everything about it. I really don't like the idea of abandoning the Quicksiifter, Cruise Control, 20 extra HP and everything the KTM has but The T7 gets so much praise while all I hear about the 790 is "oil leaks" here and "fogged up dash" there...
Two quite different bikes. You need to ride them both and decide. Yama is simple and very smooth. The ktm is a rage machine. But you cant really use 20hp more off road. And the computer is there to tame it. But you must compare them. Perhaps the Katie is for you.
As one who cut my teeth in dirt bikes, I like the tenere's simplicity. I dont feel bad about riding her hard with it worry about electronic malfunction or engine failure. It's simple and comfortable in knowing its built to last. It's not as performance driven as KTM... but I can live with in as it still performs great although I do like the slightly lower feeling of the 790 when going slow.
@@gnom_anonim Might be an issue with the bike, but yes it is very common if he is riding hard off road, doing jumps, lots of wheelies then probably his fault
Does your levers hit the Acerbis handguards?
Nope. But it depends on angle. Now I have shorter levers so no problem
I also ride a bmw 1200 gsa. You make me crazy with your T7!!
Hi Nomad Swede, great bike and videos. Can you tell me what quad lock mount are you using, i guess its a mirror mount option. Thanks for the time to read this. I have a pleasure of owning a T7 for few months already and am looking of getting quad lock myself. Cheers
Hej
Du har inga kraschbågar? Skulle vara intressant att höra hur du tänker kring det.
Nyligen gått omkull med min BMW f800GS på nylagd grusväg, och det blir dyrt på vänstersidan med skrapade plastkåpor osv. Jag valde att bara ha de lägre kraschbågarna och de tog bara en del av smällen.
Först och främst vill jag gärna slippa bågar för att hålla hojen både snygg och lätt. Bågar är både gott och ont. Jag har sett skador på hojar med bågar och utan. En version satt ju till och med i motorblocket :) så ingen skada på plasten men motorblocket sprack. För mig har handskydden tagit alla crasher hittills och är det en plastkåpa som ryker så kostar den 1200kr. Jag kommer skydda min hoj lite mer framöver men bara delar som kan stoppa min resa. Inte skydda från plastrepor.
Excellent video brother!!! Enjoy your bike; it’s beautiful. I have an XT250 and hopefully one day I’ll graduate to this model 😉
Thanks for this video, Robert.
It is very helpful.
Take care.
Really good review 👍
Nice review! 15k km with stock tires? Nice!
Thanks! I have only 2.500km on the stock Pirellis though. I put hem on only when I have nothing else 😊 new tires on the way soon.
Great tip about the tire irons in the bashplate, going to try that right away. Why you got such an inexpensive air compressor? The internal components are made out of cheap plastic and they do not last a long time... :-( Thanks again for your video.
my cheapo compressor still works 6 years later. sometimes 20 bucks is worth it.
@@0xsergy 6 years ago 20 bucks was still quite a bit of money. ;-)
@@Arthurvanderleemy money is worth about the same now as it was then
Hi, I noticed that when you stood up on your balls of your feet (which is what you should do) and leaned a little back, the sidestand is actually touched and pushed downwards. I would imagine that bigger boots like my size 15s (49.5) even more so.
Isn't that annoying or even dangerous?
This normally never happens becaus I stand toes in heals out. Never noticed it
@@NomadSweden ok, thanks for the answer. I ride my enduro bike boots tacked in (toes and heels inside and parallel to the chassis but heels are dropping relatively to the pegs) and there's this side stand protrusion/helper thing on the T7 which seems quite long. I don't know. I'll have to ride one again. It didn't seem to bother me either when I test rode a couple of T7s but I didn't stand up as I was street riding.
P.S. I have the standard stegpegz on my 500EXC and they DO make a difference. I'd buy the desert ones if I knew. That was a great tip for the metal support doing the same job on the T7. Saves money. Cheers!
have u tried removing the wheel with that tool? doesnt look like it has enough leverage
Yep works with some effort
Tack för en intressant recension! Vilka handskydd är det som du har installerat?
www.off-the-road.de/en/700-Tenere/Handlebars-More/Handguards-Acerbis-X-Factor-Yamaha-Tenere-700.html
Tack!
Thanks for the video. I'm fitting a set of similar hand guards, and I'm a bit curious how you mounted yours. I got the kit from off-the-road (German company), which has a mounting "kit", which is a bar end weigh replacement (very light), that is complete round, quite hard to tighten. From your videos it looks like you have the same kit. I'm a bit worried about getting them tight enough, and with loctite, getting them off one day (!). Also the clamps don't really seem to be possible to fit nicely, being flush on the handlebar. Either they don't sit flush on the guard "bar", or the are not flush on the handlebar itself. Did you have any of these issues/worries? Thanks
I have had no problems. I removed the weights and the fit is not perfect but it is stable for 2 years now
@@NomadSweden ok good to hear, I think I'll try and put away my fit-ocd and get on with it 😛 thanks!
Please, what make is the rear rack and grab handles ..?
This was the original rack from Yamaha when i bought the bike
I am torn between this and husqvarna 701
Only you can decide
Vikings guys 1,90 cm
I’m 180 😀
Love the idea of the spare tube in the front window and tire irons in the bash plate - copying this ASAP! Thank you!
Great review thanks mate! Might get one soon here in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Smart med däckjärnen i hasplåten, det ska jag härma! Och fortsätt med dina grymma videos!
What tires do you use?
Mitas e-09
Motoz tractionator adventure
Pirelli str
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Great review! Waiting for the next one at the end of this year.
Great review, thanks mate. I love the tip about the 21 inch tube behind the instrument panel. And the tire irons in the bash plate excellent work thank you
Hey Robert
I like your videos. Congrats!
Question: Did you only change your back spring?
Hälsning, Mar Bel
Thanks. I changed back spring and added 5mm spacers in forks for more preload.
4:25 Plastic Side Panel realy cheap .... 115 Euro. That is the price of ALL plastics for any Dirtbike on market from Acerbis or Polisport :P.
Im sure, but I used to have a bmw, so it’s all relative.
I have really enjoyed you vids. You have an easy manner about your presentation (thanks for doing them in english👍) and it makes it very pleasant to watch. Also, I was very impressed with your riding position when you were talking about how the rear rack supports your legs (minutes 9-10)....I have taken a few adventure bike riding classes and your vertical shin, bent waist and wide elbows are exactly what they’ve been teaching. Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you! The right posture is also important when you consider handlebar risers. Some people stand straight up and can't reach the handle bars, and mount risers. It depends if you want to ride a bit more active I guess. Cheers!
Really informative for us average Joe’s. Thank you so much!!! Subbed!
Thank you!
Thats a Nice Looking Bike.
Excellent review. I have just another complaint about the jerky throttle on first gears, a bit annoying but nothing dramatic. A excellent bike, not too much expensive and very reliable. My previous motorcycle was a R1200GS LC 2017, I appreciate the ease of the Ténéré. 😊. Thanks for (all) the videos.
I have been comparing the Honda CB 500X and this Tenere 700 for about a day now. And I was wondering if there are enough options for a shorter rider on this one (I'm 170cm). And how is the seat when riding long touring distances? I saw that there is a lowering kit and low seat option as well.. but I wonder if there are any aftermarket "touring seats" that are really comfortable in long asphalt stretches? And I'm leaning more towards this Yamaha because it seems to have enough power for both on and offroad. And I think there is a more touring oriented variant coming as well. /greetings from finland
170cm should be no problems. I see shorter riders even without lowering. There are plenty of lowering kits and since the bike is so popular there are tons of after market accessories and more is coming every day. I can't recommend any seats since I haven't looked in to it. I am ok with the standard seat. Planning a 5 week 10.000km trip this summer so I will know :)
thx for the vids. have you found this bike difficult to pick up after a fall? i'm only 5'8" and this is my biggest concern with the tenere. thx
Well it’s not easy but average. It is a thin bike and lays flat to the ground. Hard to say how touch it is but its like most bikes that size
Hi Robert. Congrats for the video.Can you tell me what boots are you using for Tenere700?
I use Alpinestars Toucan