I'm the man that is currently assembling part of this motorcycle's engine in Yamaha's Iwata plant in Japan. Awesome to see people talking about it! Makes me proud!
You guys are building great bikes. Yamaha is ranked as the most reliable motorcycle brand on the planet, with the other three Japanese brands close behind.
So you’ll be glad to know that I’m going on my second supertenere 1200. My all time favorite motorcycle in more then 32 y of riding and dozens of bikes. Thank you. You are contributing to my (and many others) happiness. Truly! I’ve done thousands of kms with no issue whatsoever. PS: Update in 2024….im on my third SuperTenere!
Using this bike every day since 2016 - 60000 miles on the clock. Problem I had with this bike is .. blown headlight bulb, that is it. I believe it speak for itself.
Well I suppose you're the man to ask, do you commute on this bike and is there anything you would change or add to it for long distance touring. Thinking about getting one of these since I heard about the recent Cannonball record.
@@henkondemand mine is a 2017 model. If I’m being nice to mine I can get between 52-55. I average 43-45 with mostly curvy backroads and some interstate riding.
I thought so too. The whole time he was building to that punch line. And the way they brought you to it was genius. Because when you're riding in an endurance race, the last thing you want to do is fight your bike the whole time.
I was in the market for a Ténéré, and one of the reasons for my decision to buy one was this review. I really like this review style - honest, with good technical background (haven't seen the explanation for the location of the radiator / fan or the long swing arm anywhere else). A couple of weeks into owning it, all I can say is : I love my booooring oil tanker, and all the effortless travel miles it has given me so far. :-) Great motorcycle journalism! If you guys were across the Atlantic over here in Europe, you'd probably be my trustful go-to motorcycle retailer. Keep up the great work!
Easy and boing. I've been off a bike a long time, looking to get back in it, I'm thinking this is just the bike lol. Weight though, lay it down weight bad thing.....
I saw the same XT1200Z that I traded in 3yrs ago for sale, with about 30,000KM on the clock, at the same Honda dealer I sold it to. He was selling it at a decent price point. There are many things to like about that bike, but whatever I get next needs to have an easier clutch pull and most likely cruise control. I'm getting pickier with age, when I thought I would become less so.
@@keithquinn5624 They showed why it's a good bike for covering miles, on dirt or pavement, when you don't want to have to worry about your bike. It will continue to run until the sun burns out. I don't know how you come away from this review with the impression that F9 doesn't, at the very least, respect the bike. Listen to the last minute of this video again and tell me it sounds like it's not a recommendation if ease of use is your focus.
Indeed, great review as always. And I totally agree with your review. Capable, no personality, and heavy. But the real reason I sold my GS and the KTM and bought a Tenere: I got tired of bikes with personality. Personality was expensive, frequent maintenance. Expensive parts. Complicated engineering that while great when new, ending up being way too much personality (and money) miles down the road. I found a used Tenere with 14k miles on it for a quarter the cost of a new GS. And I have done everything I could to break it, even ran from Atlanta to Virginia and back to Atlanta with no lube in the diff. Bone dry. Pull the drain and not a single drop came out. Did the Tenere care? I put oil in and proceeded to ride many more miles with no issues. And I mean no issues. Gas, oil, and tires. At the advice of a BMW mechanic (who also rides a Tenere) I totally skipped the valve adjustments after the first one. Checked the valves again at 144k miles and they're still in spec. If that's a lack of personality I'm kinda digging it. I've still got my old GSXR hot rod, and even an old Harley drag bike converted for street use that makes 145hp, so I still have bikes with personality. They're fun, but when I really want to ride somewhere, I take the Super Ten. And hey, I'm nearly 60, built a lot like you (maybe an inch or two shorter) and I can still pick up the Super Ten. Although if I have to do it a lot on a hot day, it does tend to get old pretty fast. I just try not to drop it or ride with several younger guys that can help me pick it up.
"They're fun, but when I really want to ride somewhere, I take the Super Ten." Couldn't have said better. When want to go somewhere, I take S10 too, :-)
how much body damage you do when you dropped it? Also, my view is that groundclearance is like not enough. One of the motorcycle mags split the cases just getting onto the trail from the pavement!, drop of just a few inches from asphalt to trail smacked the bottom..HARD. killed the test with the crank oil all over the dirt....Seer
@@seeratlasdtyria4584 i think the super tenere is not really made for offroading. its more made to be comfortable on bad roads. this is a travel bike, not a dual sport for exploring trails
No-question, hands-down, stop-looking, 100% the BEST motorcycle channel on YT! Good vid, great edits, fantastic explanations, understandable science. Just.Effin.Solid!!
I just picked up a 2019 Super Ténéré from the dealer, and this review plus the comments are to blame for it. I love this bike, it is exactly what I wanted.
Ok, folks, here’s a little personal note: from the begining of september, I’ve watched this vlog at least a dozen times and I read ALL the comments below a couple also. Ryan and you all convinced me: last Friday (October 2th), I made THE MOVE! Adios to my beloved FJ-09, 2015, here’s comes the new queen! Allready rode about 500 km this weekend (around 80 on backcountry gravel roads) in rain, sun and windy conditions and... THIS review is spot on accurate! The STénéré is everything as described: easy, dull, easy, grippy, easy, lazy, easy, aggressive, easy, heavy, easy, torquy, easy, speedy (S mode), easy etcetera. Easily the best all terrains bike I ever rode. Easily the best motorcycling move I’ve ever made. And I should have trusted my intuition, way back in 2017, when I decline the S10 in favour of the much sportier FJ. It would have been so... easy! Ride on!
Awesome! And you don't even have to deal with the annoying vibes around 3000rpm like the first gen owners have to till they make the expensive modification, and you have cruise control as standard.;)) Enjoy the ride!
@@V4zz33 You’re absolutely right, mate! And the Electronic Suspension is just awesome. I rode 3000 more kms before winter. Never used touring mode once! Simply a blast on all terrains: gravel, dirt and pavement. I’m back on the saddle since March 17th (here in Quebec, we can’t ride back before March 15th). This is resurrection! Man I do love my XT1200ES, it’s ridiculous!
Most important quality in a bike that I will ride far from home... Reliability. Second most important quality... Reliability. Third most important quality... Reliability. Yamaha for the win. Seriously, I just bought a 2015 model and I love it. Roomy, comfortable, plenty of power (says the guy with 4 Yamaha FJ1200's.) It's quiet and everything works very well. If you read the Owner's Manual, the switches are easy to use and navigate. The low center of gravity makes slow-speed maneuvers easy. Yes, the engine is "boring" and I love it. The last thing I want in a long-distance bike is an engine that is exciting; I'll leave that to my WR400. Just give me an engine that boringly gets me to my destination and back home. It's slow? How fast do you want to go? The Tenere will easily cruise at 100 mph all day long; fast enough for a speeding ticket anywhere. In Sport mode it pulls like a locomotive. Do you really need a big adventure bike that will do 150 mph? That road ain't a racetrack, Bub. Relax and enjoy the scenery. Anybody want to buy a lightly-used, pristine V-Strom 650? I don't need it anymore. Disclaimer: I'm 64, been riding since I was 15. Been there, done that. Been around the block a few times... Bill
Now they bring T7..game changer.. No doubt the S10 is excellent bike bcoz its Yamaha,We like the brand .,you didn't done wrong..,but like been said ;it need refresh..
I'm trying to figure out a good adv fit for me. A pretty much one bike fits all. Commute, touring, dirt and rough stuff. I'm a motonoob and currently ride a honda shadow 750. Any advice oh experienced one?
I felt the same way about the engine when I test rode one from a dealer, then I test rode one being sold privately that had been remapped to remove all restrictions, lower the fan temperature and unleash another 20bhp. I was so impressed with it I bought it. I've been riding 35 years and have owned and ridden everything from pizza-delivery bikes to 200mph+ missiles and the S10 is one of the best bikes I've had.
I just watched this again after watching it back when it first aired and it's so freaking good that it gave me goosebumps. Absolutely brilliant. This channel is the GOAT that all of us creators are chasing. It doesn't get better than this.
Okay, listen FortNine, I'm subscribed to You, MC Magazine, and Revzilla. While other two are producing just interesting videos to watch, notification from your channel... is something to be excited about. Excited is the word. Everything, from camera work and editing to Ryan's voice is enjoyable. You make some amazing, genuine, meaningful, informative reviews. You make it not only entertaining, but educational.
I own an '14 Super T and concur with the review, finding it dead on and unflinchingly honest, and quite hilarious, actually. Adding a slip on exhaust, Arrow headers and an ECU flash wakes it up quite a bit, but the Super T is no KTM. That is OK, as a KTM, cool as they are, is not "easy" like the Super T either. The review does not mention (or maybe I missed it) that the bike has cruise, which is a major plus in the easy column. My '14 was "easy" to buy used at a great price (8K, with 8.5K miles on it) too. Add a slip on and some after market bags (most if not all are far better than the crap factory jobs) , set the cruise on the highway at 4,200 RPM, enjoy an incredibly stable feeling bike that sounds a lot like a through the hull exhaust V8 powered boat cruising across the lake, just kick it and watch the world roll by for a hellvua long time thanks to the 6.1 gallon tank. The Super T is a nice relaxing way to see the country. I have another street bike that is fast. Funny thing is, unless I am going for a quick rip, I ride the Super T more. Maybe at age 57, I am finally growing up a little - haha!!
I’d love that combo. I have an fjr that I sold my VFR1200x to get. I’m considering both the concours, and the super 10. How do you like them so far? How’s owning a Connie on everyday rides?
Hello, Great review I completely agree ! Also own a ST12 and I've always been wondering if the ECU flash was really worth the value ... Would it be possible to benefit from your feedback regarding this upgrade ? Thank you in advance, LD
Finally, a decent and honest appraisal of on S10 and fun to watch too, excellent work ! If your thinking of buying one then listen to this guy. As a long term owner of one i could write pages on how good this bike but i'll simmer it down to this...If you were faced with a 5 or 600 mile journey to do in a day with every type of road, in good weather, in summer with all the best a ride has to throw at you then there is no better bike to be on than an S10. If your faced with the same journey in all weathers, all road surfaces and in winter and all the worst a ride has to throw at you then an S10 is the only bike to be on. Add to this the fact that you can do this kind of journey everyday for years and it'll never complain or let you down then your only scratching the surface of what its capable of. Take it from someone who owns one, the S10 is genius.
Looked at all your ADV bikes videos! I purchased the Tenere because of your vids! Done the James Bay Hwy , the Trans Taiga, the Trans Lab and the Tuk! The Yamaha Super Tenere has not had an issue, and as Ryan would say "easy is what you want"
Just bought a 2013 SuperT today with tons of extras and minimal mileage. Doing 389 to Manic-Cinq, TLH, NL, NS and back to the Chesapeake in June. Planning the TCH to Yellowknife and then the WY BDR next year. This looks like the bike for it. Boring, maybe. Epic journey? No question!!
After searching long and hard for my next adventure bike, Ryan sells me on the Super Tenere. It checked all my boxes and after riding my new 2019 S-10 I'm in love. Thanks Ryan!
Must of been the first time you’ve watched f9....they do bike reviews that are like watching a movie. Best part about is that he is unbiased about product because they don’t take sponsorship. Simply one of the best motorcycle shows on you tube.... one of the best productions on you tube!
11:36 anyone noticed the background music mimicks how the engine fires 270 degrees apart? Just like how explained by ryan? Incredible attention to detail, unbelievably good production quality, just enough witty jokes to make an unknowledgeable person leave and a knowledgeable person stick to their screens to be ready for whatever witty joke/comment he’s about to throw at us 😂 , brilliant are the scriptwriters just as much as the engineers who designed these beautiful bikes that are reviewed, what a treat to watch ALWAYS & again & again!
I'm in the market for an adventure bike and this is really making me look closer at the Super Ten. I was pretty much sold on the Africa Twin, but the additional fuel capacity, cruise control, and ease of pounding out highway miles looks pretty appealing.
One of the most honest and informative reviews that I have ever watched. Absolutely brilliant. I was unsure of what big adventure bike to buy, but after watching this review several times, i went out and bought a Super Tenere. Thanks for the great review (and thanks to the production and editing crew) great job all round.
Finally my bike reviewed properly!! Fair review, nice to have somebody else's opinions! I sure do love my Super Ténéré, i'm a long distance moto-camping guy!
Agreed with everything you said, and I'm a moto camping guy as well. Torque/hp curve on this bike is perfect for it. I carry 130 lbs. of camping gear and nice that I can climb steep hill loaded down at 88 mph with no problem!. I'm on my 2nd Super Tenere. Had a 2012, now have 2015.
Ryan: You're bike reviews are the best thing I've seen on UA-cam. Production and your talent are fantastic. There's something Rod Serling-esque about your speaking method that is comforting. Hope you get additional opportunities. Let us know if you do.
Just bought a demo 2019 Tenenenenere with 300 miles for good price. I used to own a 2014 model, that unfortunately was a 2013 model registed late, and didn't have the engine improvments and cruise control of the actual 2014 model, and that engine was DULL. I got the ecu flashed, which wasn't easy, and it was so much better. Yammy originally limited power in 1st/2nd gear, which was a bad idea. At the time I loved this machine, and that's coming from someone who was driving it in to central London everyday in crazy traffic, and I could hustle this thing through gaps scooter riders wouldn't dare go through. Just don't mess the balance point up, cos when this thing topples over at slow speeds, you can't stop it. Cue 2020. I flirted with MT-09, ZZR1400, Honda CBF1000 mistresses. With each new bike, much to my surpise I pined for the ST. WTF? I missed the comfort of the riding position, the lugagge I could carry, the do almost anything ride, it's effortless ownership, and the shaft drive, wow i missed the shaft drive. The engine in the 2020 model feels completely different, much more lively and responsive than before. That extra HP in the top end really makes a difference, although sometimes on the motorway when you jwant to pull away you can be in thw wrong rev range to get the top end power from 6k+ revs. I think they changed the torque/HP ranges a fair bit in some update. Sport mode is quite snatchy, but personally I have a slick enough wrist control and I enjoy lurching off the red lights like I'm riding Aslan in to battle to the astonishment of all the sports riders who are trying to get their revs up as I beat them to the first gap in traffic which puts me at the front of the next set of lights. Win. WIn. I love how under rated this bike is, it keeps the insurace premuims down, the realibility is legendendary, it's more relaible than all the solid state devices I've owned. It's super cheap to service, doesn't have complciated expensive eletronics, and best of all, you only have to do the big valve clearance service every 24k miles! That's insane! If you want big adv bike but don't want to pay big adv bucks, this is the best choice hands down. Of coruse there's lighter, better handling bikes, which I dearly love and respect, but I have to drive this bike every day in terrible UK weather which melts most bikes down to a fine powder of rust residue like a straberry milkshake in the Sahara, This bikes goes, keeps going, goes everywhere, goes well, and like a lucky charm, stays when the theives come looking for bikes. Thank god this bike is so underrated. My mate's BMWs have been stolen, and they walk right past this bike, so every day I can drive while my BMW buddies are either waiting on the garage or the insurance payout.
Fantastic write up, it convinced me that my next bike will be a Super Ten. I'm driving a GS but I'm finding out that I'm not a fan of personality either.
I've loved my Super T and you hit the nail on the head on so many things here. I've flirted with a Tiger 900, Africa Twin, and even bought a T7 about 3 weeks ago... I'm literally waiting on the title of the T7 title to arrive in the mail so I can sell it and get back on my Super T. She's such an underrated bike.
Great Review I just returned from a solo 8,500 km trip to Tuktoyaktuk, Alaska , NWT and Yukon in 14 days. I rode a 2017 Yamaha Super Tenere. Changed the tires to Midas E07 Dakkar 50/50 tires. I drove about 2,300 km gravel. Dempster Highway to Tuk, Top of the World Highway to Tok Alaska and the Old Denali highway all gravel. The Super Tenere was very comfortable, reliable , handled well on the gravel roads. I was lucky to have awesome weather and met many other motorcycle riders. It really does not matter what you ride it matters that you ride.
I have lived in Canada for 60 years and that comment by Ryan was the funniest one I have heard on his videos, and his delivery is perfect. So entertaining and informative. It helps in December when it is snowing and cold and windy in Calgary. LOL.
I just started my ninja 250 on full choke got a notification from ryan and shut it off for this video... I might have flooded the carbs but its *WORTH IT!!!*
This is the best informed channel about mororcycles, by far. I have other UA-camrs I regularly watch, but this is something altogether different. Ryan, to me, is the Chris Harris of motorcycle reviews.
Ryan, i gotta tell you..being an old anti eastern canuck, im not always easily impressed but... I think you did a great job with this review and you make me proud to be a canadian that so many others do not. For a young guy,,, from an old 59 yr old bugger ,I want to compliment you on the great job that you are genereally doing!! Art
Best Canadian ever!!! I love your channel! And your sense of humor! Please keep the videos coming forever. I’m old and broken so I can’t ride much anymore but I enjoy my motorcycling vicariously through guys like you. Thanks for that!
I always wait for Fortnine's Motorcycle reviews. I know you explained previously why your reviews take time but you have to churn more out. You guys do reviews better than anyone!
Great review as always The ST is the best! If you like to ride different terrain all day long with no problems this is the bike to buy. I bought my ST 2015 and 2 week later went from Montreal to banf and back, after you turn this bike on you just want to go! I don't want to compare it to the GS but my experience with BMW is that as long as you go to service it every 20 days is a great bike.
I fell in love with this bike as soon as I sat on it in the showroom . As a bigger guy it just felt soooo comfortable and fit me so well , even more comfortable than my 1000 vstrom which for me is a very comfortable bike , it's on my bucket list for sure . Love your reviews , they are original and a nice break from everything else out there .
Strained back muscle and hernia picking it up? Boring? Crushed foot? Boring? ....Boring if it ain't me I recon ...nursing those? Might have some upside if you like prescriptions for Vicodin ...I'll pass
Mid 3 seconds 0-100kmph with a bad factory tune and electronically limited acceleration in the first three gears is boring? Going on any road surface you please while hauling all the gear you can imagine is boring? You spoilt little turd.
This channel is just the best motorcycle content available on ReactionarykeyboardwarriorTube. I watch everything they produce even if I'm not interested in the actual product just for the witty, insightful commentary and unbiased opinion. 10 out of 10 guys, SUPERB.
"Strangely effortless"...………………. now that's a compliment in a review of anything. Spot on with the comment about the key and the pannier. If you own one of these, take the back off the lock on the panniers, take out the two little phillips screws, apply the best lock--tite you can find and put them back. THEY WILL VIBRATE OUT.. not pleasant. Been there.
If the S10 is like the FJR, the dealer is supposed to Lock-tite the pannier screws. In fact, that is on the new bike, FJR checklist. That doesn't mean the dealer did it though.
Definintely failed to do so on mine. What's worse, when the top case lock refused to release my key I took it to the Yamaha dealer and the whole mechanism came apart on him.. The top case lock is far more complex than either right or left pannier and they were never able to put it back together. I'm pretty mechanical and spent nine hours on it before I gave up. Ended up with a hasp and small padlock. Very maddening and ended my relationship with the dealer.
I realized early on watching Ryan F9 that these aren't mere reviews ...they are adventures! I have a hard time watching normal "stand around and talk about the bike" type of reviews now. Thanks Ryan F9!
I've been riding a 2015 Super T for almost 3yrs. While I can agree with some of your points, I still really enjoy the bike. I've had zero issues with the bike she's been rock solid. Soooo many people complain about sport mode and city driving. I use it every single day and I split. Just like the corning it just takes time to get used too. And yes, the balance on this thing is AMAZING lol. I can come to a full stop and hold it for a second or two. When when I'm completely stopped at a light I'll bring up my feet and just balance it just for fun lol The Super T is a great all around bike. Might not do one task perfectly, but it does all the tasks well.
I leave mine in sport mode as well and zero issues with jerky throttle. On the other hand I had a 2014 HD Low Rider that was so jerky around town it would drive you to drinking.
The jerky feeling of sport mode goes away with a little added clutch finesse. I hated how that mode felt in town at first but quickly learned to smooth it out. I never put it in Touring mode, too much engine brake and just feels dead. One of these days I plan to put a full exhaust on and a reflash.
@@lackingpoint Get the reflash and just add the Arrow headers to delete the cat. No more jerky throttle and loads of power. Only add an aftermarket muffler if you want more noise, powerwise the headers are what matter.
I've been riding sport, touring, and off-road motorcycles for 59 years and have owned many different brands and styles of bikes. My 2016 Super Tenere is the best I've owned for many reasons, but isn't an off-road bike, at least not for me and not at my age (70). Long distance touring with my wife on the back are what this thing was made for, especially when you factor in the crappy highways we are seeing in parts of the USA now. The only complaint with the Super Ten I have is that, like many street motorcycles I've owned, the suspension is set up for a 160 pound rider with no passenger and no luggage. That's easy to fix and is my next project. This baby is a keeper. Thanks for an honest review.
There was a time I have been riding exclusively Ducatis (MTS, Panigale, Scrambler, you name it) for a couple of years successively, I got used to the flaws, it became part of riding. But when I finally got a Super Tenere 1200. WOW, this bike works! I love how Japanese bikes have switches that actually work, side mirrors that stay, neutral that is easy to find, highways are effortless and riding in mountains, I can easily smoke every other club rider. This bike is easy! I can ride this bike all day long!
I already watched this video 8 times. You are by far the best bike tester/vlogger in the whole world. Truly talented. And moreover you convinced me to buy a T12. So what can I say : thanks!
I’ve always heard of these being referred to as the Land Cruiser of ADV bikes, if you wanna go around the world get a BMW, if you wanna make it back home get one of these.
Hey Ryan, Love your reviews mate. I bought a Tenére largely based on this review. 2014, 16k miles. Heaps of extras, blue which I love.... Not a scratch. Suspension came stock, which I have refined. Took off the Battlax's & slung on Mitas E-07's. I'm very seriously considering Patagonia back to Texas next year. In support of Military Warriors Support Foundation. Be great to have you join me. I'll tell you all about riding in my native South Africa too.
Yes please, I ride to enjoy myself not beat myself up. I am 53 not 23 and the super 10 sounds great to me. Thanks for the advice and honest review. Again!
I'm 53 now,with a Tracer900 that i use on light trails(TKC80 tyres from new) ,with it's final payment due next week,i'm looking at an S10...£10250 Pre-Reg,heck,here,one with 20k miles is advertised at £9000 in the dealers,seems like a no brainer...can you match that BMW/KTM?
Great review. The idea of traveling is to have as few problems as possible. This bike is probably the most reliable on the market. Yes it is heavy, but you are not going to do black routes on this bike where you have to pick it up often. Flash the chip and you can have as much fun as anybody else if hp is your thing. After all, how much hp do you really need on dirt? That driveshaft is rock solid. Yamaha has perfected it. Go and check the problems you have with BMW shafts. Not to mention maint cost. Give it a whack on dirt and don't be scared of the weight. She'll pull through. A great bike and when it is time to replace mine... I'll buy another one!
Rudi Roux , Dwight Schrute , the GS 1200 is an excellent running bike for 3 years, then the warranty expires and the GS begins to fall apart, at this point the GS becomes very very expensive to own!
Agree. I have friends with GS's and Triumph Tigers, and I have my 'boring' Super Ten 1200. Guess who has had nothing go wrong in 4 years and 52,000 hard miles? It's the motorcycle equivalent of the Toyota Landcruiser. Would I buy another? Yes, no question.
I currently ride a 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere and I personally love it. I do find it to be a bit too heavy for off road riding, but as long as there is some sort of road be it paved or dirt, I feel total confidence on it. It has no problem eating up long miles ( over 300 miles ) between fuel stops fully loaded with gear and myself. I did however put a Corbin seat on it and added a VStream touring windshield to help out with touring.
Yep. Feeling lucky to live and ride in Canada, where a company like this hires a guy like this to make videos like this. He peels the onion every time, and makes it fascinating... and hilarious. No in-your-face shilling and shouting. No honey-dipped half truths. Honesty takes top place, and everything else follows from there. A welcome treat in a wobbly world. Thanks Ryan (and crew!). Thanks FortNine. Just bought more stuff today. Happily.
Just got around to watching this one. Very cleverly put together to link the dialogue between clips during the main review and then to do it again for the summary at the end. A joy to watch as always. Thanks!
Great review...i own a gen1 (love it) & i agree with everything you say about the bike. I had the ecu reflashed with arrow headers & muffler which has made a great bike even greater...definitely not boring. Give me reliability rather than 160hp on an adventure bike any day. Great allrounder bikes👍
I heard on Facebook this video didn't get much love. I'm hear to say I've watched it twice, once before buying mine and again after. This is my favorite bike, bar none. Great video, that's accurate about it.
@tha idealist Well seeing as how they are able to sell the same design for years( most of the time). Their stubborness for change is logical and honestly seeing a new model of the bike you have with all new featurs within 12 months makes you feel like you should have waited.
Sold my cruiser and bought a Tenere. It's just as fun on the pavement and you can still explore the dirt with it. I won't not have an adventure bike of some sort.
I don't own a Super Teneré, but an older XT660, and loves it. I will never buy a road bike or anything else. Once you go Dual Sport or Adv, you won't look back. That is a guarantee
I own a Super Tenere and I agree with the video. Completely. The low power issue is actually very easy to solve... First thing I did... After that, you have a big, reliable, powerful and comfortable adventure bike.
I've got a 2015 Super Tenere ES that I've ridden well into Mexico and back, as well as around lots of the American Southwest. The only complaint I can come up with is the hefty weight. Otherwise, I love this bike! It's happy with pavement, dirt, washboard, rocky bits, whatever. Carries 2 people with plenty of gear for a Mexico trip, too. And I didn't need to bother bringing many tools, because, well, it's a Yamaha. :-) Off road, 100HP throws a great rooster tail!
Bought a '14 with 8k miles on it. Have added 14k. Completely in love with the bike and appreciate that it considers it a matter of duty to answer when I turn the key and twist the throttle.
I got mine in January 2022! It is soooooo sweet to ride!! I absolutely love it!! It is a big dirt bike!! Off-road is just as fun as the street! 200plus mile range. Truly enjoy riding it! Im 6’4” and it fits me perfectly.
These videos have to be the best in the industry, nay, best in the field of journalism regardless the category! Don’t ever quit Ryan, you are one of the greats and I think motorcycling itself would break if you left!
Whole lot of fun! My small bike after my ZZR14, it's a hoot, put on bt023's as I have no intention of going off road and now scraping the blob on the foot pegs, absolute hoot and comfy easy and very capable, fitted a power commander5 and it is just brilliant, Just changed the easiest rear brake pads ever as well, remove calliper, take off old, put on new, refit. Went round bonny Scotland last August with no problem at all over 1200 miles in 4 days! Thoroughly recommend
My 2014 ST has 112000k and I love it. She done the KTM rally in SilverStar last year. @about 15km/hr her back tire is supposed to lock-up.... sort if... I love her. Best value for the money!
Another great video. FortNine is the go-to channel for me when I want to get an actual honest review, and this video helped me decide on the S10 from my short-list of ADV candidates.
This is an "Honest to God" great review of the bike! Thank you, this is the first time I have seen your videos and I loved it! I really enjoyed your funny feedback. You explained the review just like the average Joe would want it explained. Fantastic job my friend!! Thank you from all the Bikers from Auckland, New Zealand (Noo Zeelund to you Americans!! :-) )
I am only 5.7 tall and 72 kgs. My wife and I brought a 2016 anniversary model new and like most people we have enjoyed our time riding.We haven’t done a lot of kms since buying however the kms we have completed have been good.Thanks to Bob and the team@ Bob McCleary Yamaha in Rangiora New Zealand.
I really wanted one of these in 2015. But then I went and rode one. The word that comes to mind is "SLOW"! So, I bought an FJ09 instead. I have finally subscribed to your channel. Your videos are informative and just as important, Entertaining"! You tubers, are you listening? The video is well done and the audio is excellent. You could make money on the side giving lessons to others. Its a needed service.
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I'm the man that is currently assembling part of this motorcycle's engine in Yamaha's Iwata plant in Japan. Awesome to see people talking about it! Makes me proud!
You guys are building great bikes. Yamaha is ranked as the most reliable motorcycle brand on the planet, with the other three Japanese brands close behind.
Keep building them!
So you’ll be glad to know that I’m going on my second supertenere 1200. My all time favorite motorcycle in more then 32 y of riding and dozens of bikes. Thank you. You are contributing to my (and many others) happiness. Truly! I’ve done thousands of kms with no issue whatsoever. PS: Update in 2024….im on my third SuperTenere!
Thanks fot your great work.. I love my Super Tenere !!
My next bike hopefully!
Using this bike every day since 2016 - 60000 miles on the clock. Problem I had with this bike is .. blown headlight bulb, that is it. I believe it speak for itself.
Well I suppose you're the man to ask, do you commute on this bike and is there anything you would change or add to it for long distance touring. Thinking about getting one of these since I heard about the recent Cannonball record.
How is the mileage?
@@henkondemand mine is a 2017 model. If I’m being nice to mine I can get between 52-55. I average 43-45 with mostly curvy backroads and some interstate riding.
@@T_Shane That's pretty good
how tall are you and how much do you weigh? do you find the bike hard to pickup when it is laid down completely flat?
Holy shit that delivery in the end when all the parts from the video suddenly all comes together to form a singular conclusion.
That is AMAZING.
I thought so too. The whole time he was building to that punch line. And the way they brought you to it was genius. Because when you're riding in an endurance race, the last thing you want to do is fight your bike the whole time.
I was in the market for a Ténéré, and one of the reasons for my decision to buy one was this review. I really like this review style - honest, with good technical background (haven't seen the explanation for the location of the radiator / fan or the long swing arm anywhere else).
A couple of weeks into owning it, all I can say is : I love my booooring oil tanker, and all the effortless travel miles it has given me so far. :-)
Great motorcycle journalism! If you guys were across the Atlantic over here in Europe, you'd probably be my trustful go-to motorcycle retailer. Keep up the great work!
Easy and boing. I've been off a bike a long time, looking to get back in it, I'm thinking this is just the bike lol. Weight though, lay it down weight bad thing.....
how tall are you and how much do you weight? do you find the bike hard to pickup when it is laid down completely flat?
I saw the same XT1200Z that I traded in 3yrs ago for sale, with about 30,000KM on the clock, at the same Honda dealer I sold it to. He was selling it at a decent price point. There are many things to like about that bike, but whatever I get next needs to have an easier clutch pull and most likely cruise control. I'm getting pickier with age, when I thought I would become less so.
Scary how this review made u buy it…lol. This showed why it’s not a good bike, yet u bought one? Lol.
@@keithquinn5624 They showed why it's a good bike for covering miles, on dirt or pavement, when you don't want to have to worry about your bike. It will continue to run until the sun burns out. I don't know how you come away from this review with the impression that F9 doesn't, at the very least, respect the bike. Listen to the last minute of this video again and tell me it sounds like it's not a recommendation if ease of use is your focus.
Indeed, great review as always.
And I totally agree with your review. Capable, no personality, and heavy. But the real reason I sold my GS and the KTM and bought a Tenere: I got tired of bikes with personality. Personality was expensive, frequent maintenance. Expensive parts. Complicated engineering that while great when new, ending up being way too much personality (and money) miles down the road. I found a used Tenere with 14k miles on it for a quarter the cost of a new GS. And I have done everything I could to break it, even ran from Atlanta to Virginia and back to Atlanta with no lube in the diff. Bone dry. Pull the drain and not a single drop came out. Did the Tenere care? I put oil in and proceeded to ride many more miles with no issues. And I mean no issues. Gas, oil, and tires. At the advice of a BMW mechanic (who also rides a Tenere) I totally skipped the valve adjustments after the first one. Checked the valves again at 144k miles and they're still in spec.
If that's a lack of personality I'm kinda digging it. I've still got my old GSXR hot rod, and even an old Harley drag bike converted for street use that makes 145hp, so I still have bikes with personality. They're fun, but when I really want to ride somewhere, I take the Super Ten.
And hey, I'm nearly 60, built a lot like you (maybe an inch or two shorter) and I can still pick up the Super Ten. Although if I have to do it a lot on a hot day, it does tend to get old pretty fast. I just try not to drop it or ride with several younger guys that can help me pick it up.
"They're fun, but when I really want to ride somewhere, I take the Super Ten." Couldn't have said better. When want to go somewhere, I take S10 too, :-)
how much body damage you do when you dropped it? Also, my view is that groundclearance is like not enough. One of the motorcycle mags split the cases just getting onto the trail from the pavement!, drop of just a few inches from asphalt to trail smacked the bottom..HARD. killed the test with the crank oil all over the dirt....Seer
You said it bud cheers.
Great comment! But that why a got a AT1000... because you have all this in a bike with carácter and super fun engine!
@@seeratlasdtyria4584 i think the super tenere is not really made for offroading. its more made to be comfortable on bad roads. this is a travel bike, not a dual sport for exploring trails
No-question, hands-down, stop-looking, 100% the BEST motorcycle channel on YT!
Good vid, great edits, fantastic explanations, understandable science.
Just.Effin.Solid!!
Unreal meat riding
Since Ryan always gets all the credits ( which he always deserves), I am also pointing out the brilliant editing!
Rushikesh Ware yeah, Steve is awesome.
MOM?
Aneesh for president!
@@cy-one ... Aneesh moved onto another project he wanted to do .... Ryan is working with another cinematographer, and has been since Feb. '21
Ryan is the only man who can successfully (and thoroughly) roast and praise a motorcycle with seamless effort. This man is a legend.
I just picked up a 2019 Super Ténéré from the dealer, and this review plus the comments are to blame for it. I love this bike, it is exactly what I wanted.
I got one too. The pictures don't do justice. Gotta see in real time. :)
I am deciding between the T10 2021 and AT 🤦
@@muffenist chain sucks:)
So was I..went with the super t...shaft drive
Ok, folks, here’s a little personal note: from the begining of september, I’ve watched this vlog at least a dozen times and I read ALL the comments below a couple also. Ryan and you all convinced me: last Friday (October 2th), I made THE MOVE! Adios to my beloved FJ-09, 2015, here’s comes the new queen! Allready rode about 500 km this weekend (around 80 on backcountry gravel roads) in rain, sun and windy conditions and... THIS review is spot on accurate! The STénéré is everything as described: easy, dull, easy, grippy, easy, lazy, easy, aggressive, easy, heavy, easy, torquy, easy, speedy (S mode), easy etcetera. Easily the best all terrains bike I ever rode. Easily the best motorcycling move I’ve ever made. And I should have trusted my intuition, way back in 2017, when I decline the S10 in favour of the much sportier FJ. It would have been so... easy! Ride on!
Awesome! And you don't even have to deal with the annoying vibes around 3000rpm like the first gen owners have to till they make the expensive modification, and you have cruise control as standard.;))
Enjoy the ride!
@@V4zz33 You’re absolutely right, mate! And the Electronic Suspension is just awesome. I rode 3000 more kms before winter. Never used touring mode once! Simply a blast on all terrains: gravel, dirt and pavement. I’m back on the saddle since March 17th (here in Quebec, we can’t ride back before March 15th). This is resurrection! Man I do love my XT1200ES, it’s ridiculous!
Most important quality in a bike that I will ride far from home... Reliability.
Second most important quality... Reliability.
Third most important quality... Reliability.
Yamaha for the win.
Seriously, I just bought a 2015 model and I love it. Roomy, comfortable, plenty of power (says the guy with 4 Yamaha FJ1200's.) It's quiet and everything works very well. If you read the Owner's Manual, the switches are easy to use and navigate. The low center of gravity makes slow-speed maneuvers easy. Yes, the engine is "boring" and I love it. The last thing I want in a long-distance bike is an engine that is exciting; I'll leave that to my WR400. Just give me an engine that boringly gets me to my destination and back home.
It's slow? How fast do you want to go? The Tenere will easily cruise at 100 mph all day long; fast enough for a speeding ticket anywhere. In Sport mode it pulls like a locomotive. Do you really need a big adventure bike that will do 150 mph? That road ain't a racetrack, Bub. Relax and enjoy the scenery.
Anybody want to buy a lightly-used, pristine V-Strom 650? I don't need it anymore.
Disclaimer: I'm 64, been riding since I was 15. Been there, done that. Been around the block a few times...
Bill
All said!
well Said!
If you want a lighter weight option go with the 660Z Tenere.
Now they bring T7..game changer..
No doubt the S10 is excellent bike bcoz its Yamaha,We like the brand .,you didn't done wrong..,but like been said ;it need refresh..
I'm trying to figure out a good adv fit for me. A pretty much one bike fits all. Commute, touring, dirt and rough stuff. I'm a motonoob and currently ride a honda shadow 750. Any advice oh experienced one?
I felt the same way about the engine when I test rode one from a dealer, then I test rode one being sold privately that had been remapped to remove all restrictions, lower the fan temperature and unleash another 20bhp. I was so impressed with it I bought it. I've been riding 35 years and have owned and ridden everything from pizza-delivery bikes to 200mph+ missiles and the S10 is one of the best bikes I've had.
I thought for a second…S10 is an old Chevy truck haha. Whoops.
Finally, a motorcycle review!
I just watched this again after watching it back when it first aired and it's so freaking good that it gave me goosebumps. Absolutely brilliant. This channel is the GOAT that all of us creators are chasing. It doesn't get better than this.
Okay, listen FortNine,
I'm subscribed to You, MC Magazine, and Revzilla. While other two are producing just interesting videos to watch, notification from your channel... is something to be excited about.
Excited is the word. Everything, from camera work and editing to Ryan's voice is enjoyable. You make some amazing, genuine, meaningful, informative reviews. You make it not only entertaining, but educational.
I own an '14 Super T and concur with the review, finding it dead on and unflinchingly honest, and quite hilarious, actually. Adding a slip on exhaust, Arrow headers and an ECU flash wakes it up quite a bit, but the Super T is no KTM. That is OK, as a KTM, cool as they are, is not "easy" like the Super T either. The review does not mention (or maybe I missed it) that the bike has cruise, which is a major plus in the easy column. My '14 was "easy" to buy used at a great price (8K, with 8.5K miles on it) too.
Add a slip on and some after market bags (most if not all are far better than the crap factory jobs) , set the cruise on the highway at 4,200 RPM, enjoy an incredibly stable feeling bike that sounds a lot like a through the hull exhaust V8 powered boat cruising across the lake, just kick it and watch the world roll by for a hellvua long time thanks to the 6.1 gallon tank. The Super T is a nice relaxing way to see the country.
I have another street bike that is fast. Funny thing is, unless I am going for a quick rip, I ride the Super T more. Maybe at age 57, I am finally growing up a little - haha!!
I’d love that combo. I have an fjr that I sold my VFR1200x to get. I’m considering both the concours, and the super 10. How do you like them so far? How’s owning a Connie on everyday rides?
👍
Hello,
Great review I completely agree !
Also own a ST12 and I've always been wondering if the ECU flash was really worth the value ...
Would it be possible to benefit from your feedback regarding this upgrade ?
Thank you in advance,
LD
@@ComfyDadShoes i own a fjr 2002 superb bike maybe only the heat main issue but still superb
Can never go wrong with these videos
Finally, a decent and honest appraisal of on S10 and fun to watch too, excellent work ! If your thinking of buying one then listen to this guy. As a long term owner of one i could write pages on how good this bike but i'll simmer it down to this...If you were faced with a 5 or 600 mile journey to do in a day with every type of road, in good weather, in summer with all the best a ride has to throw at you then there is no better bike to be on than an S10. If your faced with the same journey in all weathers, all road surfaces and in winter and all the worst a ride has to throw at you then an S10 is the only bike to be on. Add to this the fact that you can do this kind of journey everyday for years and it'll never complain or let you down then your only scratching the surface of what its capable of. Take it from someone who owns one, the S10 is genius.
i said it once and i say it again....by far the best production value of any motorcycle channel on youtube!
Looked at all your ADV bikes videos! I purchased the Tenere because of your vids! Done the James Bay Hwy , the Trans Taiga, the Trans Lab and the Tuk! The Yamaha Super Tenere has not had an issue, and as Ryan would say "easy is what you want"
Just bought a 2013 SuperT today with tons of extras and minimal mileage.
Doing 389 to Manic-Cinq, TLH, NL, NS and back to the Chesapeake in June.
Planning the TCH to Yellowknife and then the WY BDR next year. This looks like the bike for it.
Boring, maybe. Epic journey? No question!!
The only channel I have notifications set on for. No regerts
Russell Houde zero ragrets
ThorInTheMorning *regerts
No regurgerts
Regerts...I got it!
regurgitates?
After searching long and hard for my next adventure bike, Ryan sells me on the Super Tenere. It checked all my boxes and after riding my new 2019 S-10 I'm in love. Thanks Ryan!
I must say, best bike review I have ever seen. Honest and PHD informative. Bravo gents.
Jolly Green Biker yeah Its good but his Africa twin and 1290 Addy are if not better. That Transformer 1290 plot lol....
Christian Johnston I do agree, the 1290 one was good, but we never got the part 2 to that one. Them deploying the enemy of the AT. :)
Must of been the first time you’ve watched f9....they do bike reviews that are like watching a movie. Best part about is that he is unbiased about product because they don’t take sponsorship. Simply one of the best motorcycle shows on you tube.... one of the best productions on you tube!
11:36 anyone noticed the background music mimicks how the engine fires 270 degrees apart? Just like how explained by ryan? Incredible attention to detail, unbelievably good production quality, just enough witty jokes to make an unknowledgeable person leave and a knowledgeable person stick to their screens to be ready for whatever witty joke/comment he’s about to throw at us 😂 , brilliant are the scriptwriters just as much as the engineers who designed these beautiful bikes that are reviewed, what a treat to watch ALWAYS & again & again!
Came back for a second time after 5 months. And still goosebumps!! I wish I could leave another like.
I'm in the market for an adventure bike and this is really making me look closer at the Super Ten. I was pretty much sold on the Africa Twin, but the additional fuel capacity, cruise control, and ease of pounding out highway miles looks pretty appealing.
One of the most honest and informative reviews that I have ever watched. Absolutely brilliant. I was unsure of what big adventure bike to buy, but after watching this review several times, i went out and bought a Super Tenere. Thanks for the great review (and thanks to the production and editing crew) great job all round.
Finally my bike reviewed properly!! Fair review, nice to have somebody else's opinions! I sure do love my Super Ténéré, i'm a long distance moto-camping guy!
Agreed with everything you said, and I'm a moto camping guy as well. Torque/hp curve on this bike is perfect for it. I carry 130 lbs. of camping gear and nice that I can climb steep hill loaded down at 88 mph with no problem!. I'm on my 2nd Super Tenere. Had a 2012, now have 2015.
how tall are you and how much do you weigh? do you find the bike hard to pickup when it is laid down completely flat?
What kind of fuel range can you get out of a tank when you’re rocking down the road?
Dude, your reviews are the best I've ever seen. Amazing.
Ryan: You're bike reviews are the best thing I've seen on UA-cam. Production and your talent are fantastic. There's something Rod Serling-esque about your speaking method that is comforting. Hope you get additional opportunities. Let us know if you do.
Just bought a demo 2019 Tenenenenere with 300 miles for good price. I used to own a 2014 model, that unfortunately was a 2013 model registed late, and didn't have the engine improvments and cruise control of the actual 2014 model, and that engine was DULL. I got the ecu flashed, which wasn't easy, and it was so much better. Yammy originally limited power in 1st/2nd gear, which was a bad idea. At the time I loved this machine, and that's coming from someone who was driving it in to central London everyday in crazy traffic, and I could hustle this thing through gaps scooter riders wouldn't dare go through. Just don't mess the balance point up, cos when this thing topples over at slow speeds, you can't stop it.
Cue 2020. I flirted with MT-09, ZZR1400, Honda CBF1000 mistresses. With each new bike, much to my surpise I pined for the ST. WTF? I missed the comfort of the riding position, the lugagge I could carry, the do almost anything ride, it's effortless ownership, and the shaft drive, wow i missed the shaft drive. The engine in the 2020 model feels completely different, much more lively and responsive than before. That extra HP in the top end really makes a difference, although sometimes on the motorway when you jwant to pull away you can be in thw wrong rev range to get the top end power from 6k+ revs. I think they changed the torque/HP ranges a fair bit in some update. Sport mode is quite snatchy, but personally I have a slick enough wrist control and I enjoy lurching off the red lights like I'm riding Aslan in to battle to the astonishment of all the sports riders who are trying to get their revs up as I beat them to the first gap in traffic which puts me at the front of the next set of lights. Win. WIn.
I love how under rated this bike is, it keeps the insurace premuims down, the realibility is legendendary, it's more relaible than all the solid state devices I've owned. It's super cheap to service, doesn't have complciated expensive eletronics, and best of all, you only have to do the big valve clearance service every 24k miles! That's insane! If you want big adv bike but don't want to pay big adv bucks, this is the best choice hands down. Of coruse there's lighter, better handling bikes, which I dearly love and respect, but I have to drive this bike every day in terrible UK weather which melts most bikes down to a fine powder of rust residue like a straberry milkshake in the Sahara, This bikes goes, keeps going, goes everywhere, goes well, and like a lucky charm, stays when the theives come looking for bikes. Thank god this bike is so underrated. My mate's BMWs have been stolen, and they walk right past this bike, so every day I can drive while my BMW buddies are either waiting on the garage or the insurance payout.
Fantastic write up, it convinced me that my next bike will be a Super Ten. I'm driving a GS but I'm finding out that I'm not a fan of personality either.
I've loved my Super T and you hit the nail on the head on so many things here. I've flirted with a Tiger 900, Africa Twin, and even bought a T7 about 3 weeks ago... I'm literally waiting on the title of the T7 title to arrive in the mail so I can sell it and get back on my Super T. She's such an underrated bike.
Great review, sir! The bike is that simple man who nails everyone on a long run 💪
Fantastic review of your own there, i agree with all you said:)
Great Review I just returned from a solo 8,500 km trip to Tuktoyaktuk, Alaska , NWT and Yukon in 14 days. I rode a 2017 Yamaha Super Tenere. Changed the tires to Midas E07 Dakkar 50/50 tires. I drove about 2,300 km gravel. Dempster Highway to Tuk, Top of the World Highway to Tok Alaska and the Old Denali highway all gravel. The Super Tenere was very comfortable, reliable , handled well on the gravel roads. I was lucky to have awesome weather and met many other motorcycle riders. It really does not matter what you ride it matters that you ride.
I just bought this, after watching many reviews of Yamaha Super Ten. Absolutely love this thing.
Still riding it?
@@BRZDR Yes. Loving it. The ease of maintenance is a plus. What do you ride?
@@viiinslancelot5847 I just bought a Super Ténéré lol
8:25 "The snowmobile my mom used to have" - probably the most Canadian sentence I've heard on this channel! 💪🇨🇦 Cheers from Austria!
I have lived in Canada for 60 years and that comment by Ryan was the funniest one I have heard on his videos, and his delivery is perfect. So entertaining and informative. It helps in December when it is snowing and cold and windy in Calgary. LOL.
I just started my ninja 250 on full choke got a notification from ryan and shut it off for this video... I might have flooded the carbs but its *WORTH IT!!!*
*I might HAVE flooded...
I know I know, english is not everyone's first language (including myself).
thegreywizard06 lol grammar mistake, thanks I will fix it.
This video was one very big reason I bought my Tenere and I've never looked back. GREAT bike and an awesome video.
This is the best informed channel about mororcycles, by far. I have other UA-camrs I regularly watch, but this is something altogether different. Ryan, to me, is the Chris Harris of motorcycle reviews.
Ryan, i gotta tell you..being an old anti eastern canuck, im not always easily impressed but... I think you did a great job with this review and you make me proud to be a canadian that so many others do not. For a young guy,,, from an old 59 yr old bugger ,I want to compliment you on the great job that you are genereally doing!!
Art
Best Canadian ever!!!
I love your channel! And your sense of humor! Please keep the videos coming forever.
I’m old and broken so I can’t ride much anymore but I enjoy my motorcycling vicariously through guys like you. Thanks for that!
"I enjoy my motorcycling vicariously through guys like you."
Same here.
I always wait for Fortnine's Motorcycle reviews. I know you explained previously why your reviews take time but you have to churn more out. You guys do reviews better than anyone!
Great review as always
The ST is the best! If you like to ride different terrain all day long with no problems this is the bike to buy.
I bought my ST 2015 and 2 week later went from Montreal to banf and back, after you turn this bike on you just want to go!
I don't want to compare it to the GS but my experience with BMW is that as long as you go to service it every 20 days is a great bike.
I fell in love with this bike as soon as I sat on it in the showroom . As a bigger guy it just felt soooo comfortable and fit me so well , even more comfortable than my 1000 vstrom which for me is a very comfortable bike , it's on my bucket list for sure . Love your reviews , they are original and a nice break from everything else out there .
I like boring. I'm sold. Perfect touring vehicle.
agree
You'd love the Honda ruckus. 50cc of boring putt putt
Me too
Strained back muscle and hernia picking it up? Boring? Crushed foot? Boring? ....Boring if it ain't me I recon ...nursing those? Might have some upside if you like prescriptions for Vicodin ...I'll pass
Mid 3 seconds 0-100kmph with a bad factory tune and electronically limited acceleration in the first three gears is boring? Going on any road surface you please while hauling all the gear you can imagine is boring? You spoilt little turd.
This channel is just the best motorcycle content available on ReactionarykeyboardwarriorTube. I watch everything they produce even if I'm not interested in the actual product just for the witty, insightful commentary and unbiased opinion. 10 out of 10 guys, SUPERB.
"Strangely effortless"...………………. now that's a compliment in a review of anything. Spot on with the comment about the key and the pannier. If you own one of these, take the back off the lock on the panniers, take out the two little phillips screws, apply the best lock--tite you can find and put them back. THEY WILL VIBRATE OUT.. not pleasant. Been there.
If the S10 is like the FJR, the dealer is supposed to Lock-tite the pannier screws. In fact, that is on the new bike, FJR checklist. That doesn't mean the dealer did it though.
Definintely failed to do so on mine. What's worse, when the top case lock refused to release my key I took it to the Yamaha dealer and the whole mechanism came apart on him.. The top case lock is far more complex than either right or left pannier and they were never able to put it back together. I'm pretty mechanical and spent nine hours on it before I gave up. Ended up with a hasp and small padlock. Very maddening and ended my relationship with the dealer.
Mine did it second day of a week long trip and I couldn't get it open for days.
Did you press on the lid before turning the key? Many people overlook this key instruction in the manual.
I realized early on watching Ryan F9 that these aren't mere reviews ...they are adventures! I have a hard time watching normal "stand around and talk about the bike" type of reviews now. Thanks Ryan F9!
The time you must put into these videos to make them this good is very impressive. Keep it up.
I’ve had mine since 2012 and have been all over Nova Scotia to Florida and never regretted the choice. Great bike, does most things well. Great video!
I've been riding a 2015 Super T for almost 3yrs. While I can agree with some of your points, I still really enjoy the bike. I've had zero issues with the bike she's been rock solid. Soooo many people complain about sport mode and city driving. I use it every single day and I split. Just like the corning it just takes time to get used too.
And yes, the balance on this thing is AMAZING lol. I can come to a full stop and hold it for a second or two. When when I'm completely stopped at a light I'll bring up my feet and just balance it just for fun lol
The Super T is a great all around bike. Might not do one task perfectly, but it does all the tasks well.
I leave mine in sport mode as well and zero issues with jerky throttle. On the other hand I had a 2014 HD Low Rider that was so jerky around town it would drive you to drinking.
The jerky feeling of sport mode goes away with a little added clutch finesse. I hated how that mode felt in town at first but quickly learned to smooth it out. I never put it in Touring mode, too much engine brake and just feels dead. One of these days I plan to put a full exhaust on and a reflash.
@@lackingpoint its so much fun with a reflash and full exhaust. I love mine.
@@lackingpoint Get the reflash and just add the Arrow headers to delete the cat. No more jerky throttle and loads of power. Only add an aftermarket muffler if you want more noise, powerwise the headers are what matter.
@@yayoi1 I did. Full Arrow exhaust and a Anthony reflash. Worth it.
I've been riding sport, touring, and off-road motorcycles for 59 years and have owned many different brands and styles of bikes. My 2016 Super Tenere is the best I've owned for many reasons, but isn't an off-road bike, at least not for me and not at my age (70). Long distance touring with my wife on the back are what this thing was made for, especially when you factor in the crappy highways we are seeing in parts of the USA now. The only complaint with the Super Ten I have is that, like many street motorcycles I've owned, the suspension is set up for a 160 pound rider with no passenger and no luggage. That's easy to fix and is my next project. This baby is a keeper. Thanks for an honest review.
your reviews are so unique , absolutely love them .
these bikes are so good I bought two, not one after the other, I just bought two. one for work and one for Sunday best ;)
There was a time I have been riding exclusively Ducatis (MTS, Panigale, Scrambler, you name it) for a couple of years successively, I got used to the flaws, it became part of riding. But when I finally got a Super Tenere 1200. WOW, this bike works! I love how Japanese bikes have switches that actually work, side mirrors that stay, neutral that is easy to find, highways are effortless and riding in mountains, I can easily smoke every other club rider. This bike is easy! I can ride this bike all day long!
I already watched this video 8 times. You are by far the best bike tester/vlogger in the whole world. Truly talented. And moreover you convinced me to buy a T12. So what can I say : thanks!
I’ve always heard of these being referred to as the Land Cruiser of ADV bikes, if you wanna go around the world get a BMW, if you wanna make it back home get one of these.
Hey Ryan,
Love your reviews mate. I bought a Tenére largely based on this review. 2014, 16k miles. Heaps of extras, blue which I love.... Not a scratch. Suspension came stock, which I have refined. Took off the Battlax's & slung on Mitas E-07's.
I'm very seriously considering Patagonia back to Texas next year. In support of Military Warriors Support Foundation.
Be great to have you join me. I'll tell you all about riding in my native South Africa too.
Yes please, I ride to enjoy myself not beat myself up. I am 53 not 23 and the super 10 sounds great to me. Thanks for the advice and honest review. Again!
I'm 53 now,with a Tracer900 that i use on light trails(TKC80 tyres from new) ,with it's final payment due next week,i'm looking at an S10...£10250 Pre-Reg,heck,here,one with 20k miles is advertised at £9000 in the dealers,seems like a no brainer...can you match that BMW/KTM?
@@williamrae9954 NO, they CAN NOT! 😎
Bravo! Been on my Ten for 4 years now. Your points hit the bulls eye.
Great review. The idea of traveling is to have as few problems as possible. This bike is probably the most reliable on the market. Yes it is heavy, but you are not going to do black routes on this bike where you have to pick it up often. Flash the chip and you can have as much fun as anybody else if hp is your thing. After all, how much hp do you really need on dirt? That driveshaft is rock solid. Yamaha has perfected it. Go and check the problems you have with BMW shafts. Not to mention maint cost. Give it a whack on dirt and don't be scared of the weight. She'll pull through. A great bike and when it is time to replace mine... I'll buy another one!
Rudi Roux , Dwight Schrute , the GS 1200 is an excellent running bike for 3 years, then the warranty expires and the GS begins to fall apart, at this point the GS becomes very very expensive to own!
Agree. I have friends with GS's and Triumph Tigers, and I have my 'boring' Super Ten 1200. Guess who has had nothing go wrong in 4 years and 52,000 hard miles? It's the motorcycle equivalent of the Toyota Landcruiser. Would I buy another? Yes, no question.
I currently ride a 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere and I personally love it. I do find it to be a bit too heavy for off road riding, but as long as there is some sort of road be it paved or dirt, I feel total confidence on it. It has no problem eating up long miles ( over 300 miles ) between fuel stops fully loaded with gear and myself. I did however put a Corbin seat on it and added a VStream touring windshield to help out with touring.
Yep. Feeling lucky to live and ride in Canada, where a company like this hires a guy like this to make videos like this. He peels the onion every time, and makes it fascinating... and hilarious.
No in-your-face shilling and shouting. No honey-dipped half truths. Honesty takes top place, and everything else follows from there.
A welcome treat in a wobbly world.
Thanks Ryan (and crew!). Thanks FortNine. Just bought more stuff today.
Happily.
Just got around to watching this one. Very cleverly put together to link the dialogue between clips during the main review and then to do it again for the summary at the end. A joy to watch as always. Thanks!
Watched this vlog 4 times now, a favourite! I got an S10 and love it. Just ordered a Ténéré 700 (UK) and am keeping BOTH 👍
Looks like I'm one of the many that bought one after seeing this review. Thanks FortNine. Amazing video, just like always
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Yeah, that looked awful
Francois Deshue sounds like you needed some atgat
I had my KLR fall over on my foot in the woods 9 days ago and today is the first day it wasn't killing me. I feel for Ryan's foot as well. LoL
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Just rewatching the video that helped me pull the trigger on my S10. No regrets!!
Great review...i own a gen1 (love it) & i agree with everything you say about the bike.
I had the ecu reflashed with arrow headers & muffler which has made a great bike even greater...definitely not boring.
Give me reliability rather than 160hp on an adventure bike any day.
Great allrounder bikes👍
10-12hp with the exhaust system makes a big difference in "character". Plus, it drops 10 pounds of weight in the process.
I heard on Facebook this video didn't get much love. I'm hear to say I've watched it twice, once before buying mine and again after. This is my favorite bike, bar none. Great video, that's accurate about it.
Per Yamaha's instructions you need to push down on the pannier lid when turning the key. It takes the pressure off and the key turns very easily.
Yes, I also bent my ignition key before I realised this!
Amazing how many people can't grasp this simple concept, isn't it?
@tha idealist Japanese tend to be very stubborn about design changes, if they think it makes sense, they won't change it
@tha idealist Well seeing as how they are able to sell the same design for years( most of the time). Their stubborness for change is logical and honestly seeing a new model of the bike you have with all new featurs within 12 months makes you feel like you should have waited.
@tha idealist don't fix what isn't broken or you'll end up causing more problem I guess.
Thanks to this video, I sold my KLR and drove 3.5 hours with a trailer to buy a Super Tenere without having even seen one in person. No regrets.
I'm a cruiser by heart but Ryan's videos make me want to explore ADV riding. Love the content. Ride on!
I feel the same way! But I would never sell my beloved 2011Boulevard M50. Maybe as a garage mate for her! Hahaha..!
Sold my cruiser and bought a Tenere. It's just as fun on the pavement and you can still explore the dirt with it. I won't not have an adventure bike of some sort.
Jeff Potts I'm sure it's as flickable as my Harley without doubt.
I don't own a Super Teneré, but an older XT660, and loves it. I will never buy a road bike or anything else. Once you go Dual Sport or Adv, you won't look back. That is a guarantee
Same.... and I don't even have my license :D
Surprising start to the video considering I keep seeing this bike everywhere people talk about Overlanding on a bike.
Love the technical details! Would like to see more reviews like this
Best review of the super T yet. Brutally honest. All the essencial points and truths. Thank You.
I own a Super Tenere and I agree with the video. Completely. The low power issue is actually very easy to solve... First thing I did... After that, you have a big, reliable, powerful and comfortable adventure bike.
How do you solve the low power issue?
@@Mototistampls aftermarket exhaust,high flow air filter & ECU reflash
10/10 review. Funny, informative and well thought out. I never thought I’d want a dual purpose motorbike. Keep up the stellar videos!
I've got a 2015 Super Tenere ES that I've ridden well into Mexico and back, as well as around lots of the American Southwest. The only complaint I can come up with is the hefty weight. Otherwise, I love this bike! It's happy with pavement, dirt, washboard, rocky bits, whatever. Carries 2 people with plenty of gear for a Mexico trip, too. And I didn't need to bother bringing many tools, because, well, it's a Yamaha. :-) Off road, 100HP throws a great rooster tail!
Ah, wish there was a love button! Loved the video! Never stop, never stopping!
Another masterpiece of filming F9 team, truly love the fact your from Canada too. Safe healing Ryan looking forward to more reviews this year!!
Bought a '14 with 8k miles on it. Have added 14k. Completely in love with the bike and appreciate that it considers it a matter of duty to answer when I turn the key and twist the throttle.
Holy Stephen Harper this is good, the video flows so well! almost as smooth as the Tenere on touring mode :P
Ok. This is the best vid on motorchicles I’ve ever seen. Got me a KLR see you in Peru
Fantastic as always
Another 12:04 of my life that I was happy to give to Ryan. Great review of a bike that I WILL own soon.
Hi Drew. So, did you get one yet? I got mine Aug 2019. Love it
I got mine in January 2022! It is soooooo sweet to ride!! I absolutely love it!! It is a big dirt bike!! Off-road is just as fun as the street! 200plus mile range. Truly enjoy riding it! Im 6’4” and it fits me perfectly.
My favorite ADV bike, about to hit 275000 KM on mine
Colin Richard damn that's a lot
Nice man, congrats. I'm favoring the super 10 myself but considering the bmw r1200gsa. That yamaha reliability is really what draws me to it.
That is a lot of km's! Everything holding up just fine still ? No major parts broken ?
S10s only brake something when you drop them... and not always ;-)
Dwight Schrute R1200RT is next to it in the stable, both fantastic.
These videos have to be the best in the industry, nay, best in the field of journalism regardless the category! Don’t ever quit Ryan, you are one of the greats and I think motorcycling itself would break if you left!
Approach 90k miles on my 2013 Super Tenere, and you are spot on. Great video and review. Thanks!
still good?
Whole lot of fun!
My small bike after my ZZR14, it's a hoot, put on bt023's as I have no intention of going off road and now scraping the blob on the foot pegs, absolute hoot and comfy easy and very capable, fitted a power commander5 and it is just brilliant,
Just changed the easiest rear brake pads ever as well, remove calliper, take off old, put on new, refit.
Went round bonny Scotland last August with no problem at all over 1200 miles in 4 days!
Thoroughly recommend
i can't imagine the effort you make on the plot of the video alone. Man you are really good at this, thank you!
Love how the roads in Vancouver you chose are ones I ride all the time! Great to finally see that :P
My 2014 ST has 112000k and I love it. She done the KTM rally in SilverStar last year. @about 15km/hr her back tire is supposed to lock-up.... sort if... I love her. Best value for the money!
NOW THATS A REVIEW! Entertaining, educational and not just subjectional. Who, What, Where, and Why! Great Job.
Last weekend I visited Quebec Montreal and Quebec City... it's very beautiful... visit again for sure
Another great video. FortNine is the go-to channel for me when I want to get an actual honest review, and this video helped me decide on the S10 from my short-list of ADV candidates.
This is an "Honest to God" great review of the bike! Thank you, this is the first time I have seen your videos and I loved it! I really enjoyed your funny feedback. You explained the review just like the average Joe would want it explained. Fantastic job my friend!! Thank you from all the Bikers from Auckland, New Zealand (Noo Zeelund to you Americans!! :-) )
I am only 5.7 tall and 72 kgs. My wife and I brought a 2016 anniversary model new and like most people we have enjoyed our time riding.We haven’t done a lot of kms since buying however the kms we have completed have been good.Thanks to Bob and the team@ Bob McCleary Yamaha in Rangiora New Zealand.
I HAVE FALL IN LOVE WITH SUPER TENERE AND BOUGHT ONE FOR MYSELF!
I really wanted one of these in 2015. But then I went and rode one. The word that comes to mind is "SLOW"! So, I bought an FJ09 instead. I have finally subscribed to your channel. Your videos are informative and just as important, Entertaining"! You tubers, are you listening? The video is well done and the audio is excellent. You could make money on the side giving lessons to others. Its a needed service.
Truthyness from the masta of the backhanded compliment
Clever and thoughtful writing and filming, as usual. Keep up the awesome work!