It wasn't a direct "swap". I sold the Husky cause 99% of the time I rode alone. The Triumph Scrambler I already had was the better bike for me at that time. I met my offroad riding buddies one or two years later, and at that time we all decided to get ourself Teneres.
@@WilderMinds okay understand so nothing against the 701 itself. I'm asking because there is a 2017 701 with the kit 701 (but not as nice built as yours, missing the Scotts for example) for sale and I'm thinking about getting it. I'm planning on trips driving the TET Finland and mostly just exploring rock roads (and sometimes going to more extreme offroad areas). After your experience, would you recommend the 701 + kit 701 for that? Could you kind of keep up with enduros and mx bikes in the rough stuff?
I'm still a big fan of the 701 and kit690 and would always recommend it, if that's what you're after. For myself, I've got to say that I enjoy the T7 a bit more. I don't live in offroad paradise and most of the time riding includes some longer pavement stretches. The T7 engine is awesome for what I use the bike for, and after some improvements it isn't that heavy anymore and feels great. It's still not as light and nimble as the 701, but capable of stuff beyond my riding skills ;) But IF I would swap it for a lighter bike one day, I think I'd go for a 450/501. To really keep up with Enduros / MX bikes a 701 Rally build might be too heavy. I rode with some Enduro guys and sometimes it's been tough work where these guys definitely had more fun than me. I think the "one bike does it all" motorcycle doesn't exist in this case. If I would be in your situation, I think I would consider a 501. With a nav tower maybe, but if you really want to keep up with Enduros etc. I'd skip the extra front tanks.
@@WilderMinds that sounds like solid advice, thank you! If I want, I can barely touch pavement where I live, but you are right maybe the extra tanks are too unwieldy. I plan to ride some in wilderness areas, but 250-300km range should be enough there.
You're welcome! In the end it's personal choice. From what I've heard a 501/450 would be my weapon of choice, but in the end it all comes down to what YOU want to ride! If sitting in the saddle of a fully kitted out 701 makes you more happy then squeezing out the max. performance of a smaller bike, then that's what you should go after. Have fun riding, that's what it's all about.
Why did you change from the 701 rally to the tenere?
It wasn't a direct "swap". I sold the Husky cause 99% of the time I rode alone. The Triumph Scrambler I already had was the better bike for me at that time. I met my offroad riding buddies one or two years later, and at that time we all decided to get ourself Teneres.
@@WilderMinds okay understand so nothing against the 701 itself. I'm asking because there is a 2017 701 with the kit 701 (but not as nice built as yours, missing the Scotts for example) for sale and I'm thinking about getting it. I'm planning on trips driving the TET Finland and mostly just exploring rock roads (and sometimes going to more extreme offroad areas). After your experience, would you recommend the 701 + kit 701 for that? Could you kind of keep up with enduros and mx bikes in the rough stuff?
I'm still a big fan of the 701 and kit690 and would always recommend it, if that's what you're after. For myself, I've got to say that I enjoy the T7 a bit more. I don't live in offroad paradise and most of the time riding includes some longer pavement stretches. The T7 engine is awesome for what I use the bike for, and after some improvements it isn't that heavy anymore and feels great. It's still not as light and nimble as the 701, but capable of stuff beyond my riding skills ;) But IF I would swap it for a lighter bike one day, I think I'd go for a 450/501. To really keep up with Enduros / MX bikes a 701 Rally build might be too heavy. I rode with some Enduro guys and sometimes it's been tough work where these guys definitely had more fun than me. I think the "one bike does it all" motorcycle doesn't exist in this case. If I would be in your situation, I think I would consider a 501. With a nav tower maybe, but if you really want to keep up with Enduros etc. I'd skip the extra front tanks.
@@WilderMinds that sounds like solid advice, thank you! If I want, I can barely touch pavement where I live, but you are right maybe the extra tanks are too unwieldy. I plan to ride some in wilderness areas, but 250-300km range should be enough there.
You're welcome! In the end it's personal choice. From what I've heard a 501/450 would be my weapon of choice, but in the end it all comes down to what YOU want to ride! If sitting in the saddle of a fully kitted out 701 makes you more happy then squeezing out the max. performance of a smaller bike, then that's what you should go after. Have fun riding, that's what it's all about.
Great we are back haha! Cool thanks for working on this again! Can´t wait to see more footage!
I’m on it! There’s so much awesome stuff in the making, can’t wait to share it!
Good to see you again mate 🔥🤟😃 looking forward to all the new content 🙏