Always good to see when someone goes over their bike, Video's of owners going over their bikes every now and then will be good and also what they carry. 👍
great video, thanks Greg. just picked up a tenere, been busy setting it up to go away on. Love to see you guys do more tenere technical and ride videos, there doesnt seem to be a lot of good quality stuff out there (apart from your high country test series, also great) looking forward to doing a trip with you guys in the near future.
While I would buy an XT660, I don't know how popular this motorcycle would be in the US. That's a shame because it seems like a machine that is as fun as it is capable. It seems that the XT660 also has something many Japanese bikes lack: Spark, excitement, that 'X-Factor, which makes it interesting.
For the big trail bike community, this is one of the best selling bike in Brazil. It is cheaper than the BMW GS and Brazilian riders are used to Yamaha XT family, just like the Teneres from 80s... maybe this is the reason why some many Brazilians riders are here to watch this video. ..
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV We love this bike!! kkkkkk But in Brazil he had many problems, plastics broken, airbox entering dust and motorcycles burning oil. Made many people give up buying it.
Good Hints! as i have the same motorcycle since 5 year and made a lot of "adventures" can i share with you some other good things to do? (you can find a lot of video on my channel if you want) You can slip off down the Forks from the Clamps about 5mm, this is good for the balance of the bike cause when is standard is really set up on the front. Another Advice is to change the rear shock spring with one softer, like the purple hyperpro. The best is also to change the rear wheel to 18'' in order have the possibility to put some enduro specialistic tyres. With these changes the Ténéré is ready to go everywhere.. Good video BTW, i've made the same protection of the cooling Hose with an used air chamber insted of a Grip :) cheers to all
Gday fellas, You say you use water proof grease in the Reg/Rec plug. Would that be CRC Di-electric grease ? & it is used "IN" the plug ? Just want to make sure Im doing the right thing on my 2012 Tenna. Top video to guys.
G'day Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV. Looking at selling my road bike to purchase a Tenere. Where are you guys located and what was the overall cost of build on the first bike?
Thinking to get the xt660z after I crashed my 990 adventure. :( Seems like a pocket friendlier option maintenance, fuel consumption and reliability-wise. Big compromise in power though.
Hey there! Had the XT660Z for 3 years, and now on a 990 ADV for the last 18 months+- Dont go there... The Yamaha is nice, but comparing the KTM, emmmm... I would wait for the new Honda Africa that should be coming soon. In addition, KTM are preparing some kind of a mid size twin engine machine that is compared to the BMW GS800. Good Luck~!
I'm really looking forward to the new Honda! Saw it couple of months ago on a bike show. Looks pretty amazing, however I need something til then. Not to mention it will be a brand new bike, so I would rather wait a year or two to allow it to grow out its weaknesses. I guess I'll test ride a Tenere and see it for myself. Thx for your advice and enjoy riding your KTM!
Hi Guys, great video ,advice and mods.. Can you recommend anyone in the way out west town of Perth to carry out the suspension mods.. ? I know Teknik have a drive in drive out set up.. in Sydney
+dr FeelGood You obviously don't understand British humour with relation to our Australian cousins. If you are reading this you probably now realise you just made a complete ass of yourself with your foul language. ;)
I went to look at one of these yesterday and i really want one... But I had to climb it to get on.. I'm not small.. I'm average height.. About 5.10 is there any way of lowering it slightly? As I can plant toes on the floor on it, but I need more of a stable footing, also how does the bike handle with bags and pillion?
Why do people cry so much about the height of the Tenere? I have never ridden one before but the seat height is 8cm lower than my ktm 350, and I have no problems riding my ktm and I am only 170cm tall, so I am sure it would be no problem at all riding the low tenere
+Breno Are my friend ADV riders are thinking about weight, lots of it; tents, extra fuel, camping gear. When you wobble with that amount of crap on your bike you want to be able to put your foot firmly on the ground.
Юрий Ануфриев maybe he loves everything related to motorcycling..even me i own a yamaha and a bmw but i have kawasaki ktm and honda clothing..i love motorcycles
how much money this guys spend on aftermarket parts??? more then the bike cost it self? wow... I got two options for 2nd hand bikes, one 2012 XT660Z (Tenere) model for 5000 euros and the next one is the XT660X witch is 2005 model and it cost 3500 euros.... I know that I like the 2012 XT660Z model more but can you tell me is it worth the extra money (its the same engine with 35kw power)p.s. the 2005 XT660X is supermoto :p
Sir Fedswith, you're correct. Dam it, now we're going to have to do it all again! There was a few stuff ups with this interview. Notice the sound at the beginning. I guess we'll have to take the Tenere's out in the bush and test that shock out.
I would presume this is an xt660?.. single ? over here in the States, we have only ktm 690 and klr 650, bmw 650 too...wish they would bring them over....
Wrench you're totally wrong mate :) this bike was made and designed in Italy by Belgarda, in fact the model till 2010 was made in Italy, after 2010 they moved the production in Spain. No one knows why they don't sell this in the US..
+MultiBadBass I built one up for Greg a few years ago, before we got into developing the stock shock. Greg now swaps his Ohlins from bike to bike. I'sd like to get it off him as it's pretty tired and doesn't work very well any more but he's a hard man to catch.
The Tenere 660z from Brazil has chronic cracking defects in the cowlings and the blinkers also break easily, the 660z of you Europeans have these problems?
is it really worth to throw that much money at a yamaha? why not put a bigger tank / windscreen on a KTM 690 Enduro? better deal, isnt it? if you dont wana risk getting a KTM then there's BMW's F 800 GS which doesnt weigh much more than the Yamaha.
Best regards sincerely Dear Sir The Yamaha Luxury Company thanks you, appreciation and respect for these outstanding and distinctive models that fascinate us every year I dream my life i get a bike like xtz660 tenere dream of my life i have like her and i collect a lot of pictures about her on my computer. So help me to get it by installments and I was established in Morocco in the city of Fez I hope you will be like me I beg you I am following you on UA-cam, Google Plus, Alvis and website I am at your disposal in something
Hi there Greg, I just came by this video by mistake. I really like the well thought out setup on those Tenere's. Fantastic advice!! Thank you sir!
Always good to see when someone goes over their bike,
Video's of owners going over their bikes every now and then will be good and also what they carry. 👍
great video, thanks Greg. just picked up a tenere, been busy setting it up to go away on. Love to see you guys do more tenere technical and ride videos, there doesnt seem to be a lot of good quality stuff out there (apart from your high country test series, also great)
looking forward to doing a trip with you guys in the near future.
+Alex Cameron-Smith We had planned a Super Ten and Ten video but is poured with rain. Shoot now rescheduled for mid February
great information. ...thanks, loving my new Tenere! Steve
While I would buy an XT660, I don't know how popular this motorcycle would be in the US. That's a shame because it seems like a machine that is as fun as it is capable. It seems that the XT660 also has something many Japanese bikes lack: Spark, excitement, that 'X-Factor, which makes it interesting.
Hay B R A Z I L you are the top country watching this video!
For the big trail bike community, this is one of the best selling bike in Brazil. It is cheaper than the BMW GS and Brazilian riders are used to Yamaha XT family, just like the Teneres from 80s... maybe this is the reason why some many Brazilians riders are here to watch this video. ..
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV We have adventure and fuel in our blood.
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV We love this bike!! kkkkkk But in Brazil he had many problems, plastics broken, airbox entering dust and motorcycles burning oil. Made many people give up buying it.
As a Brazillian: Yeah we fucking love this bike. At least I do :D
Good Hints! as i have the same motorcycle since 5 year and made a lot of "adventures" can i share with you some other good things to do? (you can find a lot of video on my channel if you want)
You can slip off down the Forks from the Clamps about 5mm, this is good for the balance of the bike cause when is standard is really set up on the front. Another Advice is to change the rear shock spring with one softer, like the purple hyperpro. The best is also to change the rear wheel to 18'' in order have the possibility to put some enduro specialistic tyres. With these changes the Ténéré is ready to go everywhere.. Good video BTW, i've made the same protection of the cooling Hose with an used air chamber insted of a Grip :) cheers to all
Nice bikes and setups
How much would all these mods cost ?
Hey MAD TV is there a mod list for their 2015 Tenere ?
What has the team done in regards to a tail tidy? It certainly looks tidier than a hacksaw jobby.
Can you please explain about the chain set you use. Its a 15 46 110 links yes?
Why you chose 46? For little bit more speed?
Gday fellas, You say you use water proof grease in the Reg/Rec plug. Would that be CRC Di-electric grease ? & it is used "IN" the plug ? Just want to make sure Im doing the right thing on my 2012 Tenna. Top video to guys.
Do you have this scotts stabilizer for Tenere 660? Do I need to adapt or it fits perfectly? Send to Brazil? Thanks a lot!!
I want it for Christmas :D
So much awesome details, really like it. But what about that killer ty wrap at 6:28? Please cut that sucker flush
G'day Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV.
Looking at selling my road bike to purchase a Tenere.
Where are you guys located and what was the overall cost of build on the first bike?
dude, where did you get those cool little stickers with your name and flag on?
Does anyone know which luggage rack they use?
That'll be the Barrett Universal Racks from Barrett Products
Great video!!.... Do you do anything to the engine? Air filter or electronic mappings? Cheers....
d4mi4nh no
So, about $3000 or more in mods? I'll be looking for a more 'off the rack' bike but great video...serious Auk accents!
Thinking to get the xt660z after I crashed my 990 adventure. :( Seems like a pocket friendlier option maintenance, fuel consumption and reliability-wise. Big compromise in power though.
Hey there!
Had the XT660Z for 3 years, and now on a 990 ADV for the last 18 months+-
Dont go there...
The Yamaha is nice, but comparing the KTM, emmmm...
I would wait for the new Honda Africa that should be coming soon.
In addition, KTM are preparing some kind of a mid size twin engine machine that is compared to the BMW GS800.
Good Luck~!
I'm really looking forward to the new Honda! Saw it couple of months ago on a bike show. Looks pretty amazing, however I need something til then. Not to mention it will be a brand new bike, so I would rather wait a year or two to allow it to grow out its weaknesses.
I guess I'll test ride a Tenere and see it for myself. Thx for your advice and enjoy riding your KTM!
Please, tell me the model of theese Fastway pegs. From what bike will they fit?
Because there is a choice of a bike model, e.g. on BTOsports.
Thanks!
+Иван Панченко don't know contact adventuremoto
Yo! Hooray For You. buzz position
what is that rear brake cable thing for??
and, why using twin exhaust on a single cylinder bike? shouldnt that be a compromise off road?
Max FV stops sticks and rocks getting behind it and bending it.
Will you guys be getting to ride/review the new tenere? I'm referring to the tenere that now has a full lcd guage cluster and electronic suspension?
1compaqedr8 not sure about that one.
Hi Guys, great video ,advice and mods.. Can you recommend anyone in the way out west town of Perth to carry out the suspension mods.. ? I know Teknik have a drive in drive out set up.. in Sydney
Graham Aitken I would contact Technic and ask for their advice. I think they may be able to sort something out.
If they sold these 660s in the US, I would buy one. I trust the Yamaha name.
Is there a version with subtitles for those who don't understand 'strine'
+dr FeelGood You obviously don't understand British humour with relation to our Australian cousins.
If you are reading this you probably now realise you just made a complete ass of yourself with your foul language. ;)
One question.. how much?.. (It looks probably better get another bike for that money..)
I went to look at one of these yesterday and i really want one... But I had to climb it to get on.. I'm not small.. I'm average height.. About 5.10 is there any way of lowering it slightly? As I can plant toes on the floor on it, but I need more of a stable footing, also how does the bike handle with bags and pillion?
Streetpirate11 yes you can shorten them
Man I wish they'd bring this to the States
Phill Swanson I don't know why they didn't
Why do people cry so much about the height of the Tenere? I have never ridden one before but the seat height is 8cm lower than my ktm 350, and I have no problems riding my ktm and I am only 170cm tall, so I am sure it would be no problem at all riding the low tenere
+Breno Are my friend ADV riders are thinking about weight, lots of it; tents, extra fuel, camping gear. When you wobble with that amount of crap on your bike you want to be able to put your foot firmly on the ground.
952 front isn't road legal. have you got any other tyres you recommend? or will 606 front and back be good for victorian high country?
+GO YAMI 606 is good. On front it just wears quicker.
Thanks mate. i decided on HEIDENAU
K60 scout tyres as i'll be doing 50/50 dirt/road riding. this vid is great, keep more coming
Watch this video with automatic closed captions :) LOL..
Real Yamaha fan used KTM clock - cool! :)
Юрий Ануфриев maybe he loves everything related to motorcycling..even me i own a yamaha and a bmw but i have kawasaki ktm and honda clothing..i love motorcycles
Do you have info how air filter are setup at your bikes?
Those videos are a long time ago, we've moved on since then.
I didn't get which tires this beauty fits...
edoardo bandieri Dunlop 952 or Dunlop 908 FrontsDunlop 606 Rear
Unfortunately they're not sold in europe...thanks for the reply
Maybe i'll change my 250 ténéré for the 660 in the future.
how much money this guys spend on aftermarket parts??? more then the bike cost it self? wow...
I got two options for 2nd hand bikes, one 2012 XT660Z (Tenere) model for 5000 euros and the next one is the XT660X witch is 2005 model and it cost 3500 euros....
I know that I like the 2012 XT660Z model more but can you tell me is it worth the extra money (its the same engine with 35kw power)p.s. the 2005 XT660X is supermoto :p
+Ivan Nisotovski Hi Ivan, very difficult half away around the world to give advice on bike purchases. What I do know is that engine is very reliable.
Was it me or did he not ever get around to talking about his rear shock????
Sir Fedswith, you're correct. Dam it, now we're going to have to do it all again! There was a few stuff ups with this interview. Notice the sound at the beginning. I guess we'll have to take the Tenere's out in the bush and test that shock out.
I would presume this is an xt660?.. single ? over here in the States, we have only ktm 690 and klr 650, bmw 650 too...wish they would bring them over....
I'm surprised they never made it to the US.
because not yamaha build this bike , but the subsidiary company MBK
Wrench you're totally wrong mate :) this bike was made and designed in Italy by Belgarda, in fact the model till 2010 was made in Italy, after 2010 they moved the production in Spain. No one knows why they don't sell this in the US..
you kept saying you'd get to why you run an Ohlins shock but never explained... great video though, thanks for posting
+MultiBadBass I built one up for Greg a few years ago, before we got into developing the stock shock. Greg now swaps his Ohlins from bike to bike. I'sd like to get it off him as it's pretty tired and doesn't work very well any more but he's a hard man to catch.
Who makes the luggage racks?
therianstrauss contact Adventuremoto, they ship worldwide
They look more like Barrett Universal Racks to me. Buy online at Barrett Products webb site. Aussie company.
Anyone who cant afford a tenere, buy a xt600e. They actually aren't much different, great bike. Do you use race tech emulators?
+marcus mcc Hi Marcus, no we use Teknik's own brand better and cheaper
The Tenere 660z from Brazil has chronic cracking defects in the cowlings and the blinkers also break easily, the 660z of you Europeans have these problems?
This video is older than stated. Much older.
Dennis L What does that mean Dennis?
is it really worth to throw that much money at a yamaha? why not put a bigger tank / windscreen on a KTM 690 Enduro? better deal, isnt it? if you dont wana risk getting a KTM then there's BMW's F 800 GS which doesnt weigh much more than the Yamaha.
Why does it have to weigh so much ;_;
Yep, they are weighty, but just like the Super Tenere the weight is low and centralised.
Farmer assistant commit efgqph hell dream.
Best regards sincerely
Dear Sir
The Yamaha Luxury Company thanks you, appreciation and respect for these outstanding and distinctive models that fascinate us every year
I dream my life i get a bike like xtz660 tenere dream of my life i have like her and i collect a lot of pictures about her on my computer. So help me to get it by installments and I was established in Morocco in the city of Fez
I hope you will be like me I beg you I am following you on UA-cam, Google Plus, Alvis and website
I am at your disposal in something
If you want a more enjoyable adventure experience by a KTM .