I have a very simple philosophy. If a bike is not great without electronics, then it should not exist in the first place. T700 is a bright light in modern motorcycle tech frenzy
Had mines for 8 months now. Commuting, a and B road blasts, motorway, off road and even raced it on track with the Bike Shed. Does everything and with ease!
@@albertptran whats the seat have to do with off road and uneven terrain? My xr650L has an Awesome stock seat and is great in those conditions,standing or sitting. Seat comfort is a big dealbreaker when buying an adventure bike especially if you plan on riding it on all day long on and off road adventures. You'll be ready to get off that brick after 50 miles.lol
Hodge's Hot Wheels and diecast the wider seats cause my legs to angle out away from the bike so no chance of reaching the ground. Slim seat worked wonders for me
Surprised no reviewer except 1 speaks of how much effort went into the design in the sprocket to swingarm pivot to increase traction and reduce wheel spin. As your climb on dirt hills the rear tire is driven into the ground because of this design. I'm honestly thinking of trading in my 2018 yz250 and getting a T7 as my off road only bike, with the right tires I can put in hundreds of miles on dirt in a day where I live. Awesome bike
dunno, for me the most essential adv bike is the 1090 adv r. its got everything, 48mm fork, 125 hp, relatively light and the looks. some day one will be mine. the t7 is undersprung and underdamped. if you want to go mental on it, you have to immediately spend anywere from 1k to 2,5k€ for a suspension tuning or even a totally new rear shock and some cartridge style front fork inserts. really don't like that about it. it's too sensible, adv bikes in my mind can't make sense, whats the point?!? if you want the best for riding dirt, buy a dirtbike. if you want the best for road riding, buy a roadbike. adventure bikes are silly, the t7 sadly is just not silly enough, for me at least.
For 90$ you can get a heavier spring for the shock. For 650$ you can get upgraded fork internals. All of the KTM adv bikes has awesome specs and all the bells and whistles, but they lack the one thing that should be a benchmark for any adv bike: reliability. I would NEVER leave my home for more than a couple of hours in any direction on a KTM.
Excellent review! All of these are currently spoken for, but once these are sitting on showrooms. It will be my next adventure/touring machine. Yamaha nailed it with the T7
So true, I read they had financial problems after the economy disaster from 2008. Their cp2 and cp3 (in My country Yamaha sells more MT 09 than MT 07) saved their lives. I have a second hand MT 07 2014
Got 4000k on mine. If your over 80 kgs and your going to carry luggage it benefits greatly with a rear spring and valving upgrade. Can be improved a lot with the same up front.
Right now I have a Royal Enfield Himalayan, which I really love. But when I upgrade to a bigger bike (in 1 year or 2), it will either be a bigger Himalayan (if Royal Enfield ever launches it) or the Tenere 700! Simple, reliable, honest, good looking and reasonably priced, it ticks all the boxes! Personally, I don't understand this obsession with electronic gadgets that most people don't even use. Just a source of problems and stress when you're on the road, in my opinion... Nice review as usual! Keep it up! Cheers from Portugal!
@@pinkiewerewolf Honda have a crosstourer (1200) decides to make an Africa twin 1000, not a 700 like the first model. So yes thank you Yam not to go in this direction ;)
@@topduk The way I see it, the Tenere 700 is the spiritual younger brother to the 1000 Africa Twin (despite being from another brand). It bridges the same gap between true dual sports, and traditional highway adv bikes in the middle segment, similar to how the Africa Twin does for the big boi adventure bikes.
This bike is just perfect both form and function. Equipped only with ABS and no unnecessary doodads to overcomplicate things which is more than enough to most riders. It looks like a tamed rally bike which is a plus.
Yep. I'd much rather have an ABS system failure, than losing the entire engine mapping for a ride-by-wire throttle. With the ABS you can still continue riding the exact same way, just gotta be more careful with your right hand thats all.
Thank you and...it may be The One. The ergos are excellent for my size (6' tall with 32" inseam. The motor feels pretty punchy compared to my VStrom 650. The windshield seems fine to me, up to 150km/h, but I rode a Drz400sm for years and don't mind some wind blast. No helmet buffeting at all, even with a peaked helmet. Brakes felt like they lacked initial bite, for the 1st couple days, but now they feel great with 2 fingers. Slow speed, it seems so nimble. I'm not experienced off-road, but I was crawling around some construction sites last night and really enjoyed it. Coming from the DRZ, it feels like it handles the same, just with a lot more power. It's only been 4 days but I'm already looking to sell my Vstrom.
A proper capable adv bike. Properly go anywhere with confidence. Like you said already, not too heavy, not too expensive, great range, something I would consider if I ever do a big tour. Having said that I would go around the world on your Ducati Scrambler. That's a great touring machine if you ask me. Thanks Jamie lovw and respect from the UK 👍
Finally a bike wich is not to heavy for a newbie to go offroad. No Tablets and modes on the bike wich takes me an hour before it is in the right setting to ride. Indeed, just turn the key and ride. Simple as that. No need for a christmas tree on my bike.
Great to have yamaha offer up this very cool real off road capable adventure bike. Now at least we have ktm 790 and this 700 if we want a serious adventure bike. I wonder if another klr or maybe honda might make one too.
Last time i hear Jamie talking about "fun and easy to ride" is on ducati scrambler, witch i tested and it is one of the most fun bikes i ever ride. I have a Tenere 660, and i know its completely different from T7, but man i love that bike
This, the Africa and BMW's r1200 and F lineup seem to be the best ones to go with. Honda VFR800X 2nd gen also seems to be a great platform to build on, although that VTEC powerband could make things interesting.
I'm a long time Tenere fan (my first bike as a teen was an old XT500)... but I already have a couple 450-500lb adv bikes (Tiger and Multistrada)... they're capable of light offroad (dirt road/fire road sort of stuff) but too heavy for anything more. The T7 is more capable from a suspension and setup perspective but that weight is a boat anchor (the XT500 felt heavy for offroad... and that was 300lbs!). However, I totally WOULD get this as a ADV/Touring bike though... there that weight is a benefit keeping the bike stable and comfortable for long hours in the saddle. Something like a 50/50 ADV bike (the bikes I have now are more like 80/20 and 90/10). And for that use the price is outstanding, throw on some soft bags and you're good to go. Kindof like a lower cost/lighter weight Africa Twin.
I really like this Tenere and I would love to test it but I don´t know about "game changer" because what about the KTM 690 Enduro ? ... same displacement, a little more power and torque, a lot less weight, longer travel and most likely better suspension, hydraulic clutch, underseat tank....
I've had my T7 4 months its one of the best I've had in 36 years riding, the KTM is very good about £3,000 more but no better its also pig ugly, 2 mates have the KTM another traded his T7 for a KTM he wishes now he'd just stuck with the Yam
@@Percivallis really, I'm considering swapping my T7 for a new 690 enduro R.. You don't thinks it's better, lighter, faster, better components? New 690bis only £8200 currently
Been waiting a long time for this bike...still like my Husqvarna501 substitute, but it would would have been parked in my garage if it was available...and it still may be. My only tweak would be suspension with stiffer springs. Nice job Yamaha !!!
I'm about to get a RE Himalayan to get more into off roading and long range traveling and camping, in case I outgrow it, I'll definitely get a Tenere 660 or 700
Wonder what the threshold value of “offroad capabilities” are ? Comparing only to other quarter ton bikes or to a real offroad capable bike ? And what if you go to real offroad conditions ?
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How would it compare to a older KTM adventure 900/950/990?? Or the newer "smaller/simpler" ? Maybe a Africa Twin? Nice bike and good simple adventure, what it is all about! No hightech..
205 kg isn't liteweight. It's heavier than the Ducati Scrambler 803 cc and it will be more top heavy as the Ducati has a forward leaning cylinder which makes for a low centre of gravity with the weight. What about ease of servicing which is something often missed from reviews which alway's dents the back pocket.
Anything north of 300LBS is mediocre offroad, full stop. I love this bike, especially for mixed touring, but a more touring focused CFR450L it isn't. It's a "smaller" ADV bike at an amazing price point, which is what makes it brilliant. Cheers.
Touring and off road are two opposite things. You have to compromise somewhere. A dirt bike is not terrific slogging on pavement, a touring bike is is going to be mediocre on dirt. ADV bikes are a compromise between the two.
Great review. Would traction control add something useful to this bike or not? I am also eager to see the response from #Honda with lighter version of #AfricaTwin, might be another motobomb ;)
No negatives? I mean, this looks like the perfect bike to me, but it's gotta have something you don't like about it, Jamie! I'm curious of where it falls short.
Of course no negatives in this video. Covid-19 put a damper on video production opportunities, so I’m assuming Jamie had to massage Yamaha’s back to make some money on this promotional video.
Jamie, another great review. A question for you...how tall are you? I'm 6 foot 4 inches plus a bit (195cm) and hope the bike will fit me. Thanks, Mark G North Louisiana, USA
Out of curiosity I would like to know what the T7 would do in a quarter mile drag race. I wonder if it is quicker than my first street bike, a 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700cc inline four.
A rear and front fuel tank would have been killer !! Check out the Husquverna 701-Enduro before buying this. It has 300 miles of range and 100-lbs less weight!!
I have a very simple philosophy. If a bike is not great without electronics, then it should not exist in the first place. T700 is a bright light in modern motorcycle tech frenzy
Right on mate,, there's a lot a bit overly complicated everything these days eh,,, especially when you have MX bikes with electric start on em😁
Had mines for 8 months now. Commuting, a and B road blasts, motorway, off road and even raced it on track with the Bike Shed. Does everything and with ease!
Hows the seat?it looks awfully mx style ,and looks not very comfortable.
@@hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192 , exactly what I was going to ask. No way you can ride 100 miles to the trails, ride, then ride home on that seat..
I’d rather take the seat how it is for offroad and uneven terrain
@@albertptran whats the seat have to do with off road and uneven terrain? My xr650L has an Awesome stock seat and is great in those conditions,standing or sitting. Seat comfort is a big dealbreaker when buying an adventure bike especially if you plan on riding it on all day long on and off road adventures. You'll be ready to get off that brick after 50 miles.lol
Hodge's Hot Wheels and diecast the wider seats cause my legs to angle out away from the bike so no chance of reaching the ground. Slim seat worked wonders for me
Surprised no reviewer except 1 speaks of how much effort went into the design in the sprocket to swingarm pivot to increase traction and reduce wheel spin.
As your climb on dirt hills the rear tire is driven into the ground because of this design.
I'm honestly thinking of trading in my 2018 yz250 and getting a T7 as my off road only bike, with the right tires I can put in hundreds of miles on dirt in a day where I live. Awesome bike
Check out Ryan F9's review of the Teneré on FortNine's UA-cam chamn. He talks about it.
Best bike to have come out in this genre. Period.
dunno, for me the most essential adv bike is the 1090 adv r. its got everything, 48mm fork, 125 hp, relatively light and the looks. some day one will be mine. the t7 is undersprung and underdamped. if you want to go mental on it, you have to immediately spend anywere from 1k to 2,5k€ for a suspension tuning or even a totally new rear shock and some cartridge style front fork inserts. really don't like that about it. it's too sensible, adv bikes in my mind can't make sense, whats the point?!? if you want the best for riding dirt, buy a dirtbike. if you want the best for road riding, buy a roadbike. adventure bikes are silly, the t7 sadly is just not silly enough, for me at least.
For 90$ you can get a heavier spring for the shock. For 650$ you can get upgraded fork internals.
All of the KTM adv bikes has awesome specs and all the bells and whistles, but they lack the one thing that should be a benchmark for any adv bike: reliability. I would NEVER leave my home for more than a couple of hours in any direction on a KTM.
Excellent review! All of these are currently spoken for, but once these are sitting on showrooms. It will be my next adventure/touring machine. Yamaha nailed it with the T7
You always get me stoked - just got some new camping gear today, perfect timing!!
The cp2 700c engine really saved yamahas ass. hope the engineers who built that thing got a raise. I still enjoy that little rascal in my xsr 700.
So true, I read they had financial problems after the economy disaster from 2008. Their cp2 and cp3 (in My country Yamaha sells more MT 09 than MT 07) saved their lives.
I have a second hand MT 07 2014
Great review as usual and perfect timing. I pick mine up tomorrow from Road and Track in Douglas Isle of Man.
Sick! Did you get the blue Rally?
Hope you are enjoying your new bike
Got 4000k on mine. If your over 80 kgs and your going to carry luggage it benefits greatly with a rear spring and valving upgrade. Can be improved a lot with the same up front.
It is an ABSOLUTE fantastic bike in the BEST Ténéré tradition!!!!! I love that bike!!
Right now I have a Royal Enfield Himalayan, which I really love. But when I upgrade to a bigger bike (in 1 year or 2), it will either be a bigger Himalayan (if Royal Enfield ever launches it) or the Tenere 700! Simple, reliable, honest, good looking and reasonably priced, it ticks all the boxes! Personally, I don't understand this obsession with electronic gadgets that most people don't even use. Just a source of problems and stress when you're on the road, in my opinion...
Nice review as usual! Keep it up!
Cheers from Portugal!
I can see him picking one up no doubt. This is Motogeo bike if I ever saw one
I bought an sv650, as my first bike, last winter and now want to get rid of it for one of these. They look so versatile and fun to ride
Beautiful and minimalistic machine!
I love it! It’s on my list
Tw200 rider here. This is the bike i’ve been looking for.
I ride a old xt250 and this is my next bike.
Great review Jamie! Have my deposit on a red one. Glad to see you back on the bikes!
Crazy how everybody want this bike!!! Good job Yamaha, thank you for daring not to do one more 1000cc + engine with your tenere!!!
I see the T700 filling the gap between a DRZ400 and a road-only bike.
Especially since they already have a Tenere 1200...
@@pinkiewerewolf Honda have a crosstourer (1200) decides to make an Africa twin 1000, not a 700 like the first model. So yes thank you Yam not to go in this direction ;)
@@topduk The way I see it, the Tenere 700 is the spiritual younger brother to the 1000 Africa Twin (despite being from another brand). It bridges the same gap between true dual sports, and traditional highway adv bikes in the middle segment, similar to how the Africa Twin does for the big boi adventure bikes.
Maybe a 900 though?!
Love mine. Got it March 1st
didn't this just launch this month?
@@0xsergy This month? LOL ua-cam.com/video/rVQ9g6w8S0Y/v-deo.html
This bike is just perfect both form and function. Equipped only with ABS and no unnecessary doodads to overcomplicate things which is more than enough to most riders. It looks like a tamed rally bike which is a plus.
Yep. I'd much rather have an ABS system failure, than losing the entire engine mapping for a ride-by-wire throttle. With the ABS you can still continue riding the exact same way, just gotta be more careful with your right hand thats all.
I'm picking mine up in 2 days! Perfect timing for this review.
Congratulations.
that'll be today, congrats!
Thank you and...it may be The One. The ergos are excellent for my size (6' tall with 32" inseam. The motor feels pretty punchy compared to my VStrom 650. The windshield seems fine to me, up to 150km/h, but I rode a Drz400sm for years and don't mind some wind blast. No helmet buffeting at all, even with a peaked helmet. Brakes felt like they lacked initial bite, for the 1st couple days, but now they feel great with 2 fingers. Slow speed, it seems so nimble. I'm not experienced off-road, but I was crawling around some construction sites last night and really enjoyed it. Coming from the DRZ, it feels like it handles the same, just with a lot more power. It's only been 4 days but I'm already looking to sell my Vstrom.
Got mine love it. A proper all-rounder
A proper capable adv bike. Properly go anywhere with confidence. Like you said already, not too heavy, not too expensive, great range, something I would consider if I ever do a big tour. Having said that I would go around the world on your Ducati Scrambler. That's a great touring machine if you ask me.
Thanks Jamie lovw and respect from the UK 👍
Perfect...... not to heavy , no to ligth (small)................ Dear Santa
like KLR650 ?
Can it be too light for a bike?? 🏍
@@GallicGarlic i meant not to small , like the 250 rally...
@@azamatT7 im a big fan of the KLR ( the older ones) but this yamaha is more updated /rally format...
elias mora ah ok
For me the lighter .. the better
Superb bike and really well-produced video. Congratulations!
Mine should be here anytime. Ordered it six weeks ago.
Perfect middle weight ADV bike from a reputable Japanese brand.
Best thing is the simplicity, you get what a rider needs, not fancy electronics that you don’t need... Yamaha have reinvented the 990 adv...
Yep, none of us want all that European help-me-ride-gadgetry.
"European" sure.. because we are all gay and sissy's here (that name of yours to).
Can't wait to arrive in Brazil! 👍
Não virá! Se viesse já viria morta. Pelo preço temos motos melhores por aqui. Kkkk...
Finally a bike wich is not to heavy for a newbie to go offroad. No Tablets and modes on the bike wich takes me an hour before it is in the right setting to ride. Indeed, just turn the key and ride. Simple as that. No need for a christmas tree on my bike.
Great to have yamaha offer up this very cool real off road capable adventure bike. Now at least we have ktm 790 and this 700 if we want a serious adventure bike. I wonder if another klr or maybe honda might make one too.
After some modifications these bikes are the full package. Having ridin the xt660 for 2 years I can't wait to ride a T7.
Last time i hear Jamie talking about "fun and easy to ride" is on ducati scrambler, witch i tested and it is one of the most fun bikes i ever ride. I have a Tenere 660, and i know its completely different from T7, but man i love that bike
Such an awesome bike. Great review. I hope you can get your hands on a KTM 690 Enduro R to get your opinion on that machine also.
I have always been skeptical of the line up of ADV bikes (i.e. big,heavy,complex). This is a game changer for me and may be my next buy.
This, the Africa and BMW's r1200 and F lineup seem to be the best ones to go with.
Honda VFR800X 2nd gen also seems to be a great platform to build on, although that VTEC powerband could make things interesting.
Great video as always
I'm a long time Tenere fan (my first bike as a teen was an old XT500)... but I already have a couple 450-500lb adv bikes (Tiger and Multistrada)... they're capable of light offroad (dirt road/fire road sort of stuff) but too heavy for anything more. The T7 is more capable from a suspension and setup perspective but that weight is a boat anchor (the XT500 felt heavy for offroad... and that was 300lbs!).
However, I totally WOULD get this as a ADV/Touring bike though... there that weight is a benefit keeping the bike stable and comfortable for long hours in the saddle. Something like a 50/50 ADV bike (the bikes I have now are more like 80/20 and 90/10). And for that use the price is outstanding, throw on some soft bags and you're good to go. Kindof like a lower cost/lighter weight Africa Twin.
I really like this Tenere and I would love to test it but I don´t know about "game changer" because what about the KTM 690 Enduro ? ... same displacement, a little more power and torque, a lot less weight, longer travel and most likely better suspension, hydraulic clutch, underseat tank....
Watch FortNines Review on in, if a guy like this would dump his bike for an other there is good reasoning behind it
I've had my T7 4 months its one of the best I've had in 36 years riding, the KTM is very good about £3,000 more but no better its also pig ugly, 2 mates have the KTM another traded his T7 for a KTM he wishes now he'd just stuck with the Yam
@@Percivallis really, I'm considering swapping my T7 for a new 690 enduro R.. You don't thinks it's better, lighter, faster, better components? New 690bis only £8200 currently
Great content, great review....Thanks, Jamie.
Another great video! Massive thanks!
Big bear has such dope trails. Nice review
Good stuff Jamie!
Nice! This is my dream adventure bike. In His time, I'll have it beybi.
Nice review Im really excited to take a ride on one of those soon. Is that gas tank plastic on the outside?
Awesome review nicely and detailed, me too a big fan fan of Tenere 700 but don’t when this bike is going to be available in India...
Been waiting a long time for this bike...still like my Husqvarna501 substitute, but it would would have been parked in my garage if it was available...and it still may be. My only tweak would be suspension with stiffer springs. Nice job Yamaha !!!
Top review bud 👍🏻
The forks are not fully adjustable: damping and rebound only, not preload.
I like the simplicity.
No 10 mods for the traction control or abs...
Magnificent buddy! 👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️
Best wishes
I'm about to get a RE Himalayan to get more into off roading and long range traveling and camping, in case I outgrow it, I'll definitely get a Tenere 660 or 700
B.E.St. .... not if, but when you out-grow the RE, this will indeed be a step up and a good choice. Ride safe my friend......
never rode one but the looks and trigonometric looks good
I didn't enjoy it as much in high school, but on this bike, it sure is great!
Have you tested the KTM 790 Adventure R yet? Video of that? I haven't seen a video of you on the 790 adventure R
I love your British accent Jamie! So authentic. From kenya
Me too. He still said gas tank instead of petrol though.
This IS my next bike for sure!
@MotoGeo how ist it compared to the 990R you had in the winter few years back?
No Burger ?! 😔
Can't wait get my hands on mine.
Great video quality and content. Can you recommend this for a beginner bike?
Maybe if your over 25yo.
Get a 250 trail bike on Craigslist and ride with some more experienced riders for a year maybe two then get this T7 and rip
Great review, hoping to have mine by early July. How does it stop..........for burgers?.👍
I think even if it didn't stop.....Jamie would jump off....lol ;)
I'm riding a Super Tenere at the moment and while it's wonderful on the Interstate and backroads, it's a bit large offroad, at least for me.
That bike is massive!! Exactly why this exist
Hey. Have you tried @Motogeo the ktm 790R or the 790S adventure? Any video review about them?
Wonder what the threshold value of “offroad capabilities” are ? Comparing only to other quarter ton bikes or to a real offroad capable bike ? And what if you go to real offroad conditions ?
try to check this mate see how this guy ride a tenere 700 ua-cam.com/video/n3RDv1PE3SA/v-deo.html
Is this a lot heavier than the outgoing 660 Ten? It sounds like it
1kg lighter and heaps more power.
great review thx
Glad it was helpful!
When did Michael Bisping start reviewing adventure bikes? Lol. Dude, you sound just like him. Must be from the same area of Britain.
listen here buddeh
Awesome motorbike,with a great looking and shape, designed for real off road Adventures ! 👍
Great Review, are you from Hull by any chance?
What i notice of this T7 is that the exhaust is too low, why not raise it up, just like the XTZ660 exhaust..
I always watch your videos, very interesting and entertaining success is always for you, I hope you go to Indonesia, there are many beautiful places for you to explore...🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
When does it arrive in South Africa?
so pure, so good!
Looks great 👍
Simple but does everything you want from an adventure bike. Less is more with the T7 !!!!!!
I'm having ideas for a supermoto project and two sets of wheels for on and offroad...
EXCELENTE TRABAJO !!!
Yamaha could offer electronic stuff like traction control etc as add-ons (if feasible) and that'll be a killer package.
No, not everyone wants all the tech "assistance", it does not make you a better or safer driver..
Just glad there is no bikes available in the states!
How about you racing the Dakar on a modified Yamaha Jamie??? Good review...
How does this compare to something like the KTM 690 or husq 701
Still riding 1989 xtz 750. Maybe in the future T7 will have a place inside my garage. I don't need litre bike.
I would keep the 89 model probably more comfortable better headlights. And a lot less money.
How would it compare to a older KTM adventure 900/950/990?? Or the newer "smaller/simpler" ? Maybe a Africa Twin? Nice bike and good simple adventure, what it is all about! No hightech..
205 kg isn't liteweight. It's heavier than the Ducati Scrambler 803 cc and it will be more top heavy as the Ducati has a forward leaning cylinder which makes for a low centre of gravity with the weight. What about ease of servicing which is something often missed from reviews which alway's dents the back pocket.
nice review. selling like hotcakes in Canada , now that they are actually here
So, out of curiousity, how many hotcakes selling in Canada?
@@Fiqih about 10 a day
Hi, i m curious about the tracer 700 (2020)....
You've convinced me. I think I'm getting the Tenere 700 at some point.
If I needed a bike right now, of the bikes that are available the T-7 would get the nod.
Cool bike and it looks light. Yamaha Quality too. Factory Yamaha panniers are probably available.
True. You can buy it in a Rallye set up with Yamaha alu panniers and crashbars.
I would like to ride one it would be totally different than anything thing I have ridden Offroad
Do it!
Where are you riding in the video? thx
Is it as good as old iconic tenere
34.4in seat height. Cries in 5'7" height. Well, i can't afford it anyways
Tell me about it, I'm 5'6" and shrinking....
@@kirkbrooks9447 ehemm... 5'5'' Venezuelan... Tell me about shortness and poverty... **Cries in Spanish**
*hugs xtz 125 in almost the same height*
What about 5'8 with the lower seat and lowering kit?
versys x300 with shinkos 804/805....cause were smaller/lighter we dont need 700, also loaded itll weigh what the tenere weighs naked
Anything north of 300LBS is mediocre offroad, full stop. I love this bike, especially for mixed touring, but a more touring focused CFR450L it isn't. It's a "smaller" ADV bike at an amazing price point, which is what makes it brilliant. Cheers.
Touring and off road are two opposite things. You have to compromise somewhere. A dirt bike is not terrific slogging on pavement, a touring bike is is going to be mediocre on dirt. ADV bikes are a compromise between the two.
Is it ok for 5'8"(172 cm) rider?
Great review. Would traction control add something useful to this bike or not? I am also eager to see the response from #Honda with lighter version of #AfricaTwin, might be another motobomb ;)
No negatives? I mean, this looks like the perfect bike to me, but it's gotta have something you don't like about it, Jamie! I'm curious of where it falls short.
It's got too be to light for real highway use (stability) or to heavy for off road.
Comfort on road, long trips would need an after market seat, I was numb after a two hr test, ..or a big backside!😂
Of course no negatives in this video. Covid-19 put a damper on video production opportunities, so I’m assuming Jamie had to massage Yamaha’s back to make some money on this promotional video.
Jamie, another great review. A question for you...how tall are you? I'm 6 foot 4 inches plus a bit (195cm) and hope the bike will fit me.
Thanks,
Mark G
North Louisiana, USA
It's a big bike, you'll have no issues. I'm just over 6ft2 and fits me like a glove. With the rally seat, i'd be on tip toes.
this bike is so tall, you wont have any problems.
@@the_Acaman Thanks, Guys
The Unicorn
Out of curiosity I would like to know what the T7 would do in a quarter mile drag race. I wonder if it is quicker than my first street bike, a 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700cc inline four.
A rear and front fuel tank would have been killer !! Check out the Husquverna 701-Enduro before buying this. It has 300 miles of range and 100-lbs less weight!!
Impressive review almost feels like a sponsored video. How long before other content creator call the its handling as "boring"