Yamaha Tenere 700 - Owners Review
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- Опубліковано 14 гру 2019
- Yamaha Tenere 700, Owners Review.
As usual, I intended this video to be much shorter!
4000 miles of ownership, mods overview and riding commentary.
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As a current owner of a Triupmh Explorer 1200, the more 700-800cc bikes i ride, the more i realise i dont need a 1200.
sold my 2014 r1200gs for this baby. planning to go more offroad now.
Ring Jäger are you satisfied with the decision (GS> T7) after several months?
@@jacekgrzybowski169 definitely a better offroad machine. 1200gs is good but that dry clutch just makes feathering kinda sketch.
Same. If I could get a mt07 sized bike with cruise control and quick shifter I would be so happy
Great review I have had mine since August been to France Spain and the Pyrenees and done 3000miles on the road , 1000miles off road trail riding. 130km on the motorways of France fully loaded and this bike can do everything. It is also reliable unlike a few on the marked to sum it up it is awesome . Great review Mick
I want one badly but still no word from Yamaha Philippines
Thanks for the review, Just found your channel and loving it keep it up👍. Ordered my T7 in December just befor the price went up again due middle of Feb and I can't wait.
Hey Jon, thanks for the video! I'm going to pick up Tenere this spring when there available in the US. I'm currently on a KLR 650 and make videos very similar to yours. Looking forward to seeing more of what you and the Tenere can do!
I like it, looks good. Just bought a dr650 this will be next bike once get more confidence and more experience . Thanks for review.
nice review, thanks from the usa... and yes we're still waiting...but it's worth it to make sure it's all good...
Have'nt got one.
Want one.
Great vlog.
Subscribed.
Thank you for the review
Great review thanks
I buy one tomorrow. Thanks for your review
I just took a 700 out today, agree, non peaked, race helmet I had no buffet at any head height with the raid seat on motorway. Very nice bike, the Euro5 Akrapovic can is too quiet as a factory option and needs one with a tad more braaap. Fires out of bends well and the twin front rotors give good strong brake feedback. The rattly excessive sideplay on the throttle grip nagged me, needed shimming, as with most modern bikes and the sticky outy cover on the engine clutch cover pushes your boot sometimes if moving foot position. Had one on demo for an hour, very impressed
I'm excited to see this bike in 2020 here in the United States. Don't know if I'm ready to give up my 2006 Suzuki Dr650 yet. It has all the tricks and whistles that I need now. After market pipe, header, racing carb, heavier suspension, steering stabilizer, handlebar and guards, beefy skid plate, windshield, front plastic fender, lights and comfy seat.
Thanks for the owner point of view video.
out of curiosity have you weighed yours with all this stuff? mine is setup the same except it has the stock suspension and a bigger fuel tank.. i wonder how much all that adds up too. might be we already have tenere equivalent wet weights due to mods.
Great video and vlog 👌🏼
Thanks for the great review! I have no personal experience with them, but I've heard good reviews of the TUbliss system. Might be a good piece of mind for you, and maybe you could do a review while you're at it!
The Tubliss system probably won’t fit as the rims are too wide.
That's a cool bike, Love it!!!! I got to have one!!!! Great video mate!!!!!
Cheers for the review, I took one for test ride the other day, I'm so close to pulling the trigger the only issue for me is I'm only 5' 8" and it's at the upper limit height wise.
Great real world "with your own money" review = Subscribed!! I pick mine up in Australia in Jan....:-(
Thank you! It is worth the wait I promise!
Excellent review! I was 99% sure was gonna get 1, now I’m 💯 😉 White n red for me. Can’t wait for Spring, and then the TT! Subbed 👍
Great stuff, You won't be disappointed! Thank you!
Great Video!
New sub . Great review . As soon as I can get to the dealership I am putting a deposit on one . Won't be around until June next year so I have some time to enjoy my 2019 DR65O . Also have 6 months to make room in the garage for a second bike .
Great news!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
@@RegularJon
Thanks . Want to see if I can get the black one but with the blue rims instead of the ones they have with it . Just to be a little different . Still going back and forth on what color , indecisiveness is my Achilles heel .
Cheers for the review!! Can you give us an idea on costs, warranty work, consumption, insurance etc thanks a million.
Just sold my BMW R1200 GS Adventure GUPPY! ...THIS will be my next ADV bike!👊🏽
What did you dislike about the GS? thinking of buying a 2007 1200gsa myself
I own the same colour and I think they come with extra 2hp.. Don't tell everyone... Good review of the bike, one of the best I've owned...New subscriber here 😁👍
Yeah they added a secret 'blu power' valve in the blue ones to give them more power 😂. Likewise dude!
nice review mate, thanks. Will it take a centre-stand? and a scott oiler? i come in at 6 feet and 250 lbs, would i need stiffer springs? is the crank 270 degrees like the africa twin? cheers!
Awesome bike!
Like the idea of skateboard wheels for axis protection :). You got one subscriber more. Tomorrow I wanna ride the T700 :).
For me the most effective way to reduce the windscreen noise is a spoiler from MRA. And they send you a test version, if you like it after a ride, you can buy it for less money, this customer support! Are the T700 rims are able for tubeless? Why has an offroad bike tubes? Is there any advantage to this? Normally the way to go is mousse or Tyre milk inside a tubeless Tyre...
So today I rode the T700. Amazing bike and quality. Engine got suberp elasticity... 6 gear from 2000 up no problem at all. Sounds nice in euro 4 stock exhaust, brakes are more than expected. Pirellis grip fine and comfortable. Bike handles until 100kmh pretty agile, on more speed you register the big front wheel... But that's the compromise. Suspension was pretty plush and adjusted in the middle, so there is a big range for setup with Sozia etc. Gearing is pretty short, could be longer. Before the test I expected a pretty loud windshield on the highway and that's the only bigger disappointment, it is pretty loud from 100+. So for my size (1.85) it's absolutely necessary to modify it. And the seating and standing position was super nice :).
Love it
Nice review , liked and subscribed. I have been waiting for this bike here in the US but my wr250r is tall for me . Wonder if there is or will be a low seat option , or just add a lowering link to my wr and buy a v-strom ...or maybe they will come out with a 750-800 African Twin .. I am on the street more then dirt ..
For the UK market, Yamaha make a lowering kit for this bike that has suspension links AND a low seat!
I'm sure when it arrives in the US it will be a hit!
If they make a 750-800 Africa Twin it will sell like hotcakes!!! As long as it has cruise control and tubeless tires!
I like it and almost certain I am buying one. I have not found one review yet that has complained about it. I've seen this on hard core trails keep up with dirt bikes, I was shocked at the rider and what this thing can actually do. It's light and narrow and a perfect size to take anywhere.
The only real complaint that owners in the UK are gripeing about is the spokes are starting to show some levels of corrosion! Thats It! We have salt chucked on the road here in winter to keep us on the roads. Everything else like you mentioned on the video just works. Ride it and enjoy how Yamaha intend you to.
Good review. I'm going for a test ride later this week. When you are commuting, riding around town, how do you find the low rev fueling/throttle connection?
I don't have any issues with the fueling in the lower rev range, once in every 100 times it would stall but I'm putting that down to me not being used to it, I've out a K&N air filter in and it's even more responsive now!
Best suspension settings for green laning. From dealer it was way to stiff. Ive set everything to max soft to start with barring the rear spring. Left it as it came.
Nice review, but sadly you have the same complaint as to what seems to be every person that goes from a road bike back ground to a more off road bike, tube tyres.
Tubes are there for a few good reasons mainly if you dent the rim, if you dent the rim on a tubeless type you are pretty much screwed where on a tube type it will not even be noticed until you see it.
On a heavy bike the rims can take a hell of a pounding on rocks potholes and the like, I have even dented rims on a 100kg dirt bike, last thing you want in the middle of nowhere is a flat like that.
One of the reasons why Rally racers use a moose in place of tubes is you get the best of both worlds, just a pity they do not last long.
Big tip, learn to fix a flat, it is not that hard with a bit of practice, and you always carry a small compressor or a pump anyway on a dual sport bike, helps when inflating the tyres from off road to on road.
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Thats why you carry tubes with tubeless.
Man this might be my next upgrade from my old 2002 XT600e, I'll miss the 23 litre tank though
Look into tubeless conversion tape. It seems to me I’ve seen a video about it.
Nice video btw. Tenere 700 won’t be here in the USA until the middle of next year. :(
I have been looking to do a tubeless conversion! I will check out the tape!
Damn I can't believe you guys are still waiting! Don't be put off by how long it is taking, the bike is 100% worth the wait!
I found the video that I mentioned.
ua-cam.com/video/LA2upKfcA9w/v-deo.html
Please, for your safety, don’t assume that I know what I’m talking about. I’ve come across this product a few times now. Woody’s Wheel Works also uses the same system on the wheels that they make and sell. I myself have never used it though.
It's not as simple as just fitting tubeless conversion tape. I believe the lip of the rim must also be designed to take tubeless tyres.
Good owners review...it seems to be a great bike!...does the petrol cap malarkey prove annoying...? Are you doing any big trips on the bike next year....? Cheers, Steve
The petrol cap being completely detachable doesn't bother me, you get used to it after a while! and yes, I have a couple of plans for longer trips in the summer!
No issues at all with this as the bike is not keyless the chances of you forgetting the cap in the petrol station are minimal :)
If your free over Xmas we are going green landing around Twycross I would like to see how your bike dose it will be a good episode for your channel . How much does the bike stand you at with all the mods?
I used to live a stone's throw away from twycross and I never knew there was lanes out that way! If I ever recover from man flu I may just take you up on that offer! And I'm not entirely sure at the 'total cost' of the bike, I may make a video explaining it though!
On the next video talk about the bike not how long it took Yamaha to release it. I wonder if the US model has tubed tires or cruise control.
They are available here in April, as good as 11k GBP, an XSR is 8.5K, an MTO7 is 7.8k.
Regards from NE Thailand.
I live in North America where our highway cruising speeds are often much faster than 70mph just to keep up with traffic. How does it feel at 80-90 mph?
I haven't properly tested the bike at those speeds, the engine is capable of around 120mhp so I am told but I can't see any issues at those speeds! The tyres are rated to 100mph though!
no way it'll be an issue, lol. my dr650 cruises nicely at 80mph(100+ when pushing it fully loaded with camping gear) and it has half the hp and torque of the tenere. hell, my himalayan would do 75mph all day as well even though it's only a 400.
Upload more often! 🙏
Currently not allowed to leave the house because of Corona Virus, will make videos as soon as we're allowed out of our houses!
Only a garage tutorial is allowed .lol
@@wickedleeloopy2115 I don't even have a garage 😅
K&N Air Filter is about the worst thing you can do for a bike that sees dirt. Your engine is going to pay for it dearly. Not meant for off road at all.
Great video. Talking about a fffucking long time, I am in the US....still waiting.
Great motorcycle looks like it well last a life time. And for less than 10 G hard to beat. Great bike to go around the world 🌎
I also pre ordered my T7 & already done 5000km. Enjoying the bike but want to change the tyres so how do you rate the Michelins compared to the standard Pirellis for road use? I know the Michelins are better off road but interested how they feel on road.
I've only done about 200 miles on the Michelin's but I like them so far! They were difficult to fit on the front rim with tyre levers but they grip well and don't bounce around or creep too much!
Had a cb500x for 2 years and it's been pretty dam good. The stock street tire are junk them and buy the 705 or something more aggressive and there prefect for riding in a different conditions.
Great review John -I'm yet to take the Tenere out for a test, but have sat on one at my local dealers. I found the seat really hard immediately. I realise that half the time off road you would be stood up, but on long road rides I suspect that seat may get annoying and need an aftermarket fix. Whats your opinion on the Tenere seat?
I talk about the seat In my latest video! But yes the seat is hard Initially!
Closest rival i think it the ktm 790 adv but thats a bit more money aswell. Great bike for the money. Cant u use the foamtubes instead om rubbertubes ?
God review. Tubes is a must for me :)
@@twowheels833 I often find myself in the middle of knowhere with a flat tire and change tube is then a simple option
What are the service intervals for it? Any idea of service cost? Would you add heated grips? Overall a great ride I would say. Unfortunately here in South Africa we have to wait until about April next year to get it😩
It has a first service at 600 miles, then every 6000 miles after that.
I may get heated grips although as I dont commute anymore I have no need for them!
hang in there, its a fantastic bike and you will love it!
@@RegularJon Cheers. Looking forward to more updates from your channel while I'm waiting 👍
@@paulvandervyver4223 ...hi Paul. That's what Linex told me in 2019 too, but before the lockdown they told me it is now only August/September 2020. Who knows after lockdown if that date moves again. Pity, I've been waiting over a year now, and desperately want one of these.
I currently have an FJ-09, with the CP3 Motor; I have heard the CP2 that is used in the T7, is torquey and sprockets used in it give a bit more strength. I'm considering the T7 just because of the comfort (soft suspension) and riding position (more straight); as I'm 1.91 mts tall, I know the T7 will be better in ergonomics. How would you qualify the power, torque, speed of the in high way? do you feel enough and fun power?
I had the Tracer 900 (FJ-09) before I got the Tenere, The CP2 Engine is just fine on the highway, enough power and acceleration to overtake at 70mph, it's a strong engine but obviously compared to the CP3 engine it has less power.
@@RegularJon thank you. Now, you having the perspectives of the 2 bikes, which one is more comfortable for you? Ergonomics wise, position, long trips...
@@laexh I found that the wind protection was better on the Tracer but the sitting position is more comfortable on the tenere! I've not done a big trip yet on the tenere but I have been out all day on it and I wasn't uncomfortable!
hi can you tell me the brand of camera and the model and the microphone that you use? thank you
I am using a GoPro Hero 7 Black with the GoPro Microphone adaptor and a £2 unbranded microphone from ebay!
Meanwhile in late July, 2020 in western Canada, still waiting for my local dealer to get these in stock... : (
Can i lower down the front fork at the triple clamp yoke?
This is like a James Bond bike.
I'm so damn jealous.
Hello i notice you have a rear carrier frame on yours the top box is identical to the Givi 42 ltr i currently swop between my 1200 GS and my Yamaha XT600 would you know if that is a standard Givi monokey fit for the box? I hope to get a test ride next week thanks.
I will answer this in my next video!
@@RegularJon Ok thanks.
how fast can it go in 1st gear, brother
Are these bikes stamped as "made in Japan"? I have heard that european versions are made in France. I dont know where would Australian versions made. Thanks mate!
They are made in Japan but assembled in France by MBK industrie, most likely the same for all of them!
hey recent subscriber
i like your content so far :)
for suspention setup watch the video of ADV Swede he has a recipie for it "supposed to be a pretty perfect setting“
hey sorry his name is Nomad Swede
hes also a T7 rider and he copied the settings from a bunch of good adv riders
good review, and I agree 21 century - give me a tubeless damn it.
I'm really interested in this bike -but would never take it off-road...intentionally.I like the look and feel of it ,plus the commanding position, having sat on it ,But should I look at the new tracer 700 instead -I somehow would feel guilty buying the tenere and never going off-road ?
I've not ridden the new Tracer yet, I was supposed to be doing so in Spain but it was cancelled because of the virus...
The bike is more than capable on the road exclusively, the suspension is better and riding position is great but the tubed wheels and limited tyre choice could prove a deal breaker over the tracer 700!
You crashed 4 times off road; was the primary reason for this related to the seat height relative to your own and its top heaviness (if it is)? How tall are you and are you able to flatfoot the bike?
Me crashing was due to me lacking experience riding in deep mud, the seat height for me is just about right and I am 6 foot ish, the bike doesn't feel top heavy unless you've got s full tank of fuel and you are trying to pick it up off the floor!
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Get yourself a T7Rally.com screen riser kit, they are brilliant.
I fitted the screen riser kit from T7 RALLY.COM,,DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE..Put tyre sealant in your tubes..
@@stevedevine5562 ditto that too!
Bit basic.. Need more parts.
Solely as a road bike, how do you find the engine? Enough for touring?
Yeah it's fantastic for just road rides! Either convert the wheels to tubeless or change the wheels and you have the perfect all rounder! The engine is just enough for everything, sensible on the highway but not too much power and it's great in towns!
@@RegularJon thanks for the quick reply bud, I've now subscribed. Good luck with your channel and ride safe
these bikes must be set up different as i ride a white one, the suspention on mine was way to hard, good vid.
Maybe I am just a fatty 😂😂
Fuel consumption? Free ways, Comuting and mixed?
It's not too bad on fuel, I don't ride around with the average consumption meter on however as I'm not interested in that, I get around 200 miles of range out of the tank regardless of how I ride it on and off road. It does absolutely anything you can throw at it apart from backflips and anything you'd normally need a boat for.
I wish Yamaha would get off their ass and get them to dealers in the U.S. I'm WAITING YAMAHA TO BUY A RED AND WHITE ONE!!!!!!!!!!
Can you review the gloves please.. 🤔😉
Just for you, I will do my best!
what does it weigh in pounds? looking at getting one when the US model arrives
The UK version weighs 204 kilogrammes (about 450 pounds) with a full tank of fuel.
Also, do it! The bike is Incredible!
@Regular_Jon thanks for the fast reply. I googled it in the meantime which I didn't think of first haha. Was a great review of the bike. Definitely interested to see one. Ride safe!
You can make your own tubeless system for about $15..
Question:- if alien's came down and asked you if this bike was good, would you recommend it to them for having some fun and good times with easy earth girls?
For having fun and good times with easy earth girls it gets a 0/10 as in my experience girls are not interested in adventure bikes but I would say you can have good and fun times without earth girls, 7/10 alien recommendation for good and fun times.
@@RegularJon that sir is fine by me.
I really want one of these but I’m just too damn short :(
At 5’6’’ off-roading or even filtering in traffic is just asking for trouble :/
A friend of mine is 5'4" and she managed to just get on the bike with the rear shock pre load wound all the way off! I'm sure you would fit easily with a low seat!
@@RegularJon oh don’t get me wrong, I can climb on a KTM1290 just fine. It takes some technique but it’s doable. And ride all day long on a car park. The problem is these are nothing like real riding conditions. The first slope you have to stop on and you’re literally screwed. God forbid you have to quickly stop when filtering in traffic and you don’t land just right - there goes your insurance premium. Also possibly black eye from angry mob of car drivers. And off-road? The first rock you will inevitably be unfortunate to stop on at slow trail and there goes your joy and pride, down on the gravel. Because of high center of gravity, with shorter leg it tilts more thus pulls/push you harder before you get stable footing to support said weight. British made CCM GP450 ADVENTURE was GREAT for us shorties but they don’t make them anymore due to constantly tightening emission limits...
@@Micromation gp450s are still around new at dealerships. i know my enfield dealer had one only a couple months ago and its probably still there. 13k for a gp450 is a tough buy.. gs800 is your better option for a short rider, i think those are around 33.5 inches with the standard seat and probably an inch less with a low seat. i'm only 5'7" but i fit alright on my DR650. Definitely too tall(35") but manageable. wet weight of the f800gs(not adventure.. that's 50+lbs) and the T700 are nearly identical as well so honestly both bikes are probably pretty dang similar offroad. I like the tenere but the price man.. 13k is a lot of money for a bike i'll be dropping a lot lol.
@@0xsergy 13k? They were much less in the past. Still, it's lightweight at 125kg and thus more suited for actual off-road than any of these 200+ kg beasts will ever dream to be. Allegedly they were supposed to start designing 650cc version (to be compliant with new EU emission norms) few years back but there was nothing but crickets ever since.
I'm 5'7'', I can understand how you feel. We got no choice but to learn techniques to balance the bike in tricky situations. We are going to drop it eventually, more than once. Heck even tall people will drop their bikes sometime down the line. My advise, get a good set of crashbars and keep practising. That's all it takes.
What are you getting for fuel mileage and what is your best range per tank ? I know what the Mag reviewers are saying ...
If you are sensible with the throttle you can get 180 - 200 miles out of a tank, the reserve fuel light comes on really early I've had 40 miles out of the reserve tank!
@@RegularJon I've had 50 and you could probably get a bit more.. Not tried it yet
how hard is the bike to pick up after a fall? i'm only 5'.8" and this is my biggest concern about getting a Tenere. thx
I answer this question in my Q&A episode 3!
My UK Owner’s Review at 1000 miles: ua-cam.com/video/RuyHMDLw1ns/v-deo.html
What's the tank range?
Around the 200 mile mark!
@@RegularJon is that overall?
@@nigellawrance2130 200 miles is on par with an f800gs. these bikes are dang identical lol
Any idea about the pillion situation for touring?
I have not tested the bike with a pillion yet!
What did you do wrong to get so many dislikes? I thought it was a good review.
I don't pay attention to the dislikes! I'm just assuming they don't have their own Tenere! 🤣
@@RegularJon Must be, it was a good review bro keep it up. I'm addicted to this bike atm so I'll be having a binge of your vids I think 👍
@@zakw4110 thank you dude! You should definitely get one of you can! ;)
@@RegularJon Contemplating replacing my car with one 😂
12 volt power outlet on her? Spokes chrome? Nice bike!
Yes indeed, on the left hand side of the dash!
You wouldn't be happy with their release schedule if you lived in the United States. Although I have bought only Yamaha's I decided to dump Yamaha for a brand that doesn't play games when they release a new motorcycle. So goodbye Yamaha I don't need you that bad.
Tbf I would have also bought something else if I had to wait as long as the USA!
This motorcycle is going to sale like hot bread.
I love the engine but it's such an ugly bike 😅 I've been real tempted to put knobbies on my old MT-07 but I know the oil pan would get destroyed straight away. I bought a cheap Fantic 250 6 weeks ago to try out green laning and I love it so I'm looking for something with a bit more power now but struggling to find much below £7000 and 130kg.
The looks really grow on you I think!
I split the sump on my MT07 dropping down a kerb so I know all about that 😅
I would like to see to pick-up your bike from the ground un-assisted
I did it with mine yesterday. No problem and I'm not that strong.
buy Neutech Tubliss Gen 2.0 kit and ditch the tubes! Here's a quick vid to show the system... ua-cam.com/video/Bqx5J0uBrtg/v-deo.html If your biggest beef with the T7 is the tube tires this'll fix ya!
Thumbnail has got absolut nothing to do with this video. Some people could call it Clickbaiting ;-)
Modern UA-cam problems require modern solutions ;)
@@RegularJon
🤣🤣🤣 Love the attitude
sorry lifes to short. i gave up at 6.20 just waffle up till then.
Lol
Put outex and it will be tubeless
que mal educado .."gas". Horrible tu educación !
¡Soy un hombre libre y expulsaré mi gasolina donde quiera!
Mate..thanks for the post....but no one wants to hear the waffle about pre orders...online ordering etc...not relevant tbh...we want the owners review....that means what it's like to own not the fucking process you went through to buy it....that would be a different title...T7 purchase process, an owners experience!
5 minutes in and I still see no real owners review beginning. You for sure made the video way to long. Talking about nothing really. I wanted to see your review, not wanted to know how you fixed your glance issues and your buying history. 🤷
Sorry you feel that way dude, the rest of the comments seem to have really enjoyed the rest of the video after 5 minutes in though 🤷♂️
If there was only a way to skip forward. Someone should get on that.
When are you planning to talk about the bike .. This is very boring
Do you not have a 4 minute attention span to watch through the intro of the video? There's Nother 25 minutes after that if you haven't fallen asleep yet... 🥱😴😴