BEFORE YOU BUY: Yamaha Tenere 700 Review
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- The Yamaha Tenere 700 has been in the works for a long, long time. In this review, we put it through it's paces so you are much better informed before you decide to buy your next motorcycle.
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Do you agree or not?
Seriously honest and detailed review. Thank you.
About picking it up and comparing it against GS: as the Tenere goes further to it's side, it may be as hard as a GS that lays on it's engine. Yes, it's lighter, but the distance to lift it is greater.
@@aapolappalainen I've ridden, laid down and picked up both. The GS which weighs 600 lbs feels like it weighs 150 pounds more than the 700.
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After more than 15000km with my T7 I mostly agree. I've done week long trip in scandinavia and for that the bike was quite fine even with standard spring and all my stuff and me almost 100kg. Full preload adjustment. Seat is not that good but riding standing up some times helps lot :). And if other bikes would be cheaper they would have been option for me. I like KTM790. I had to spend some money for after market stuff but also with the other bikes you might have to do the same so T7 in that sense is still cheap. If new motorcycle costs as much as new car its just too much.
Had mine for just over 6 weeks and have put 1833 miles on it so far. Engine is superb, throttle on/off isn’t the best, but adjusting the cable free play to the minimum improves it and learn to be smooth. Seat is a torture device and I’ll be looking to seat concepts when they have one available. I’ve converted my wheels to tubeless and fitted internal TPMS which works great and takes away the concern of punctures, all for about £100 all in. Have an AS alloy rear rack fitted, heated grips and a Rally Raid 90 rear shock spring which has made the bike ride even better. Bike is super stable and fun to ride, both on and off road. Just got back from 486 mile 4 day trip and averaged 73.9 mpg and the 169 mile ride home today resulted in 83.1 mpg. Only thing I don’t like about this bike is the seat. Had a GSA1250 before this bike and don’t miss it at all. This bike is a Jack of all trades and a master of none, but makes you feel good doing whatever, for a lot less money than most other ADV bikes.
P.S. you can adjust the dash backlight brightness.
Thanks for the mention about the dash backlight adjustment!
Yes, the original seat is literally a pain in the ...
Have a custom made now. Much better.
Could you give a quick rundown on the tubeless conversion? Or even a link :)
Done 12000 km on mine & i've fitted the Yamaha lower seat which I find much more comfortable the the oe seat. It's not only lower but also narrower.
i can confirm the great gas mileage of the T7 as I got over 70 mpg yesterday doing a long slow-ish highway cruise (probably averaged 85 km/h). Amazing. I returned home at 350 km and still have the last bar on the gas gauge solid and not flashing. That means I should be able to do another 150 km at the same speed. Gonna finish the tank today to see how far I get.
The thing with so called adventure riding is everything is a compromise. Bikes need to be capable of everything, everything is subjective to the buyer/rider. I don't own one but have ridden one and i personally like the simplicity of the bike. People complain about the weight of todays bikes but continue to want stuff added to them. Good work Yamaha, keeping it simple.
I think it's the road cruisers that end up asking for features while us who stick offroad have to deal with what companies stick on the bikes. Most adv bikes never leave pavement so that's a factor too
Excellent an comprehensive review. Just would like to say that the opening shots were superb. Keep it up.
This is the best review I've seen on the T7. The perspective is spot on. A big thumbs up. Job well done for the average rider.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, I totally agree. Very candid assessment. "No, it's not better than the 790 R", I am really hesitating between Triumph 900 Tiger Rallye, KTM 790 Adventure R and T700. I might end up with the T700 to replace my 30-year's old Africa Twin 700
I like the way you answers are straight up.
Wow this was a great review! Everyone test/review should be structured like this.
Thank you, it helps a lot with my decision :)
Very nice review. Every review I have seen, has their own opinions on the ride and feel.
You have made a review from a standard rider on a base model perspective that is truly well thought out.
Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us. I am really looking forward to my Tenere purchase and experience.
The bike is for the guy who likes the off-road stuff better than the on-road stuff. And that is why I bought one. I have had a couple GS and an Africa Twin which were great bikes but I found that I really like the off-road stuff. I have had a couple of dual Sports but I like to be comfortable getting to the trails. This bike does an amazing job at both. I would rather a GS for a very long trips and a dual sport for the technical sections. This bike splits the difference quite well.
I always turn off the traction control and turn off the ABS while off-road so I don’t miss the extras at all.
I have watched videos of guys who have both the 790R and the T7 and they choose the T7 when things gets more technical. It doesn’t stall as easily.
Most realistically informative review I have found. This will play a big role in my decision making for a new adventure bike, thank you!!
Great Review of my next bike. Beautiful trails as well. Thanks for posting.
Great review! I've had mine for a couple of weeks now, put just over 2000KM on it and I agree with most of what you said. Surprisingly, the seat is getting better, either that or my ass is getting used to it. 😉 One thing that has surprised me is how much feedback the front end gives with the 21 inch front wheel and the stock tire. I am amazed at how quickly I started trusting this bike in corners on the street, given it's offroad bias. This bike is a hoot in the twisties!
Excellent comprehensive review! I would like to get a T7, but I love my Ural!
This was the most informative review of this machine I have watched and I have watched many. Love your videos. Kind regards from Canada. 🇨🇦
Love your country!
great vid, I've heard the same on pricing from friends on the t7, also congrats on the weight loss!!! keep going man... I enjoy the way you talk to me
Nice to see Dave not doing all the work for once. This is a quality review that breaks with RUclips tradition and is actually useful. Thank you.
You know what? You are very good! I am thrilled to see somebody from Eastern Europe that competent, objective and amusing at the same time:) This is one of the best motorbike channels one can find. Keep on the good work, I have just subscribed.
You bet I'd buy one. I haul my dual sport to the state im camping and riding in. Set up camp then off road during the day on a combination of fire road, 4x4 track and county dirt roads in the Ozark mountains. My previous ride was a KLR 650. This is light years ahead. cant wait to get one!
Nice, reasonably unique review - much thanks for all you do!
Much appreciated!
This is such a great review! You really sound like a regular person, but your review points are well thought out!
Great review, I dig the practical point of view.
This is one of the most practical reviews of the bike.
And you are literally the first rider of a motorcycle that I have seen here who not only likes to have a soft (correctly so) suspension while riding off road but has the courage of conviction to say it.
A fully informative video that should be the clincher for anybody sitting on the fence about this bike.
I know Yamaha will not get it to India as the company doesn't care a damn about its business.
It's coming.
I agree on almost all the things you brought up, the bike definitely give you confidence and has such a smooth power delivery that you have to pay attention to your speedometer often, the suspension is way smoother than expected, on and off road, the seat is definitely not my favorite and the lights do work very well, all in all its a dream bike for me and keeps getting better, it has its cheap parts for sure . . .but! it always puts a smile on your face.
Awesome reviews, hope to see more soon.
Excellent, honest, no nonsense review, thanks.
That was an honest review.Totally!
Congrats!
Thanks and well done, informative review.
Excellent review, really have stepped up the camera work,
Nice honest review, I enjoy your funny comments too. I'll stick to my F850GS, thank you very much.
Very good solid review, nicely shot and really informative, what more could you ask of Dave?
Very, very good review! Thank you!
got one. love it. how ever .. almost no vibrations i would not say... also the kick you can deal with that by proper adjusting the throttle.
no suprices ? you properly never went to full throttle in 1. 2. 3 gear. i think its a nice do it all.. does every thing decent. exactly why i bought one. 790 was never a competator for me for it it. 990 was. how ever that thing is a beast. also beasty with maintenance
Well reviewed. You are correct that it’s a price point that people want, but, and that’s the problem, but I want a little more as you said. Pick one up used in a few years.
Great video! I like your presentation style. Subscribed!
One of the best reviews on T7 ever. Good job.
Glad you liked it
Great review, well done!!
Great review. Thanks.
Brilliant review. I like the road type style. Very informative.
Many years ago I had a Transalp 700. A similar no frills package. Your point about these bikes and their weight is spot on. It is lighter than my R1200GS, but not by as much as you might think.
Thanks!
Derek Hastings 70 kg
Michael B I have the older 2012 GS: unladen mass 90% fuel: 234kg: Tenere: 204kg same condition, so 30kg. Still more than I want to lift regularly :-)
Tenere 700 dry weight 189kg that's a lot lighter than any Gs
You did a great job on this review bro. Thank you!!! ;-D
Great review!
Good review. Thanks.
Awesome simple straigth to the point review. Yamaha México put a price just below the tiger 900 rally, the F850gs is about $1000 dollars higher. That is comparing all prices in México.
Tocmai am cumparat si eu una👍sper ca am facut o alegere buna. Felicitari pt review
Excellent review, I agree.
It’s nice that the mirrors don’t shake.
34.4 inch seat height just seems extra tall for a 700.
I enjoyed the review, thanks!
@Stinky Man It's pretty tall........#ShortLegProblems
Fair and balanced....great review!!
Excellent comprehensive review! Albeit a different class… watching your review (because it’s the “baby tenere”) actually makes me appreciate my Super Tenere even more.
Great review
Smart review, thanks , very nice bike
New sub here! 700 Tenere is #1 on my list after my ktm1290 got stolen
You are my favorite bike evaluator.
Fair review, I’m stuck on the “hope I don’t get a flat on Sunday” though 😂
43 years of motorcycle riding through 20 different motorcycles and I have only had 2 flat rear tires.
I want one for moving around the farm and going into town once in a while...... thanks for the info
led display has 6 level bright setup. you can do it turn on key with pressed upper or lower button on lcd screen and you adjust it with six level of backlight bright, the same like in mt-o7 or other yamaha bikes...
I've had mine a year. Broadly agree with your review, Few points to add. I;m above average weight and found the stock suspension softened up after about a thousand miles and so I put the stiffer spring on the rear and put a spacer in the front. Big improvement ..... for me anyway.
I have dropped it many times now. I have the Yamaha crash bars and the bike itself is almost undamaged. Barkbusters are essential however.
The way the front fairing area vibrates is annoying.
The fuel cap is poor.
For the money the bike is incredible. Weight far less noticeable than my previous bike CRF1000L Love it.
@mld Yes I am 1.925m tall. I have the Yamaha rally seat and bar risers. I am happy with the screen but I make a point of keeping off motorways whenever possible. It;s a great bike.
Couldn't agree more, but then you are my brother
I totally want the T7 and a dealer has one with my name on it but I can't pull the trigger because if I lay it down one time in the dirt I'm going to cry forever.. I treat anything brand new like a diamond and I can't live with any scratches or else I just have to wait to buy used one so I won't worry about it LOL
Nobody reviews the night riding lighting.. well done sir!
Love your work your reviews are good you make me laugh Leroy from Australia"
I guess I’ll hold out for the 890 or 901 Norden. I’m ready to downsize from the big 1200GS as I’m 71 now. Thanks for the great review.
I'd stay away from KTM engines.
@@jimigrill Why ??
Exceptionally well-done review. You were very fair, especially considering your riding bias. (Don't mean that in a rude way) - clearly comfort and rider-aides are high on your list and you don't pretend otherwise. Your video is informative, well made, has great pace, good riding shots etc. Probably some of the best production values of any RUclips reviewer out there. The others should watch your channel and take notes. Thanks for the great clip. Regards, Campbell
What a lovely comment to wake up to in the morning! Thanks for the appreciation and i'm glad it was informative!
@@LongWayHome Definitely a bike I'm interested in and your review was interesting:)
Definitely the most honest reviews......most others are simply advertisements. 👍👍🇺🇸🇵🇷
The best review ever!
I wish this bike was available 2 years ago when I started street riding. I can’t wait to see if they bring the Rally edition to the U.S.
Man finally ...I had to do a bunch of honey do's.... now time to enjoy this video
Awesome video, thanks, perhaps like most things, we get what we pay for.
I think it might have something to do with the way that it’s engineered. If you take a look at the designs and design purpose, The chain drive actually works to keep the bike planted off-road. The idea is to keep the front wheel down. Take a look at the chain geometry. Front sprocket is much higher than usual.
Good review on the T700, I'm the same way with the gas cap WTH?? I got my bike and promptly went just under 9000 miles on a road trip across the USA, it did fantastic, with a Puig touring windscreen the wind is gone. The smallish gas tank is a pain, and the tubeless tires were a constant worry on a loaded bike. I came from a Vstrom 650 and have since purchased another and will let the Tenere go, but I hate to because it's an awesome machine, but for it to be equal With the Vstrom I would need tubeless wheels, bigger fuel tank and the Vstrom came with hard luggage as part of the package.
Nice video.
Do you know something about the t7 Yamaha 2021?. In Some fotos look like that have a biger gasolin tank.
LCD brightnes is adjustable, seat is crap, but You can do 600km per day, 2 things that need to be improved if you want to ride offroad: skid plate and handguards (crashbars, they are good but not necessary). I've had mine for a year and would definitely buy again
7:58 spot on! During my test ride I went off road after just 5 min on a grass field. This felt so easy, I took a sand trail and just ripped it for the first time ever. I always take caution on my other bikes when I ride over sand, but this bike makes it so easy. I even forgot I signed for a €1000,- damage deposit lool!
It's a wonderful bike. It handles beautifully on highways, dirt and the city, the stock spring can handle more than 130 kilo on it back, although it is configured for 75 kilo,
The tablet (-; can be setup to be at a lower light setting, what I love about this bike is its simplisty. No fancy gadgets that will break on the first full on the dirt.
I find the engine very lively and very grumpy sound, makes laugh every time, the height can be scary but you will manage it fairly quickly,
The fact that there is no tubeless tires is rather annoying, but manageable
Coming from a 2010 Multistrada 1200 S, and a 2005 Multi 1000DS before that, I’m strongly considering the T-700 for a future return to ADV biking. About your concern about anemic motorcycle horns, though - their only justification as standard equipment is to pass inspection and usefulness at gently warning bicyclists and pedestrians of their proximity to your line; otherwise, they mostly serve to enrage drivers. Motorcycles have better brakes, acceleration, and handling than anything else on the road, horn decibels don’t prevent crashes, but rider skill can.
I completely understand the reason for adds and revenue share and, and,and.... I was really close to jumping out of this review because of the amount of adds. Just that in this case I was interested in your opinions.
Lots of other channels have great reviews without the breaks trying to sell me sh*# I don’t want.
All said and done, enjoyed your content 😎
Just get youtube premium, no more ads.
When I fuel my T7 I put the fuel cap on top of the pump. When finished I put it back on bike. Problem solved! Cute review with good humor thanks.
I’m looking at this bike to ride the BDR’s in the US so it won’t be a daily driver. I have a 1250GSA for Adventure Touring. I may bump my budget and get the KTM890R to get the quick shift and cruise control to get to the trail. It’s going to be a hard decision but thanks for your video to give me more to information
You can easily turn off the fuelcut from ecu just like in about any new bike. I don't understand why people dont just do that when they buy a bike. That jerky on off throttle is a feature put in there.
I’d like to see how that thing handles on our Michigan trails they’re not as hard packed as your trails they are very technical and Sandy. We do have some hard packed but you got to be in the woods but generally go RV trails and connecting trails are deep sugar sand.
Unbeatable bike for the money. The bike works so well the electronics are never missed, except for electronic cruise control. All ADV bikes are a giant compromise, and you can make this whatever you want for less money than the 790 and a lot less weight than the big bikes. For me, it's a perfect starting point.
Couldn't agree more my friend. I own one and feel much the same.
What can I say I’ve had a GSA 1200. a KTM 1190 R , the last I sold to buy the T7,and have just returned from a 3650 Kay’s desert trip this bike is awesome , there’s been sand, gravel, corrugated tracks flooded tracks high speed bitumen fully loaded plus spare fuel , you just point this bike and it will oblige and it will make novices look like professionals so much so out of the 4 mates on the trip 2 are buying the Tenere the best all rounder you could ask for. Maybe I’m old school it’s all in the wrist and who needs all the gizmos to go wrong when you’re in the outback.
Azi o testez și eu... Baftă!
Thanks. Best, most honest review I've seen yet. In Australia, the T7 is 18k, 3k less that the 790. It just doesn't cut it. Pity the KTM is so damn ugly!! I'm looking into Triumph 900 Rally Pro now...
Thanks again
No matter how good the KTM is, I can't get past its fugly looks.
The T7 is a good looking bike.
Riding off road I much prefer tube tires. I carry a patch kit and spare tubes with me, I won't get stuck on a Sunday. Learned that lesson the hard way once. The other electronic things I agree, it would be nice if there was an ABS Mode that only turned off on the rear wheel and cruise control. Traction control I can live without. What bothers me the most about the bike is the weight, I really wish it weighed no more than 180 kilos
Thanks.... good eval! still a lot of $$ for me... so for now I'll stay with my '05 WeeStrom.... set up for long distance highway and some dirt roads (which it does Ok for me) and yes I drop it sometimes!..... I have way under $3000usd in it total
Nice review. I’ve had mine for 4 weeks, and can say that the throttle jerk is the only thing that bugs me. A lot. Ordered a throttle tamer from G2, so hopefully that helps.
Isn't the throttle jerk because of the raised front sprocket position? Meaning more slack needed in chain. Fortnine's T700 review goes in to detail about it
It goes away with a remap.
Do you think your kick you were experiencing might have been due to the throttle cable needing adjusting?
Been eye balling this and a drastically different Dr 650 or DRZ 400 as mu first dirt worthy traveler. Coming from a Harley background.
I have always thought that a twin makes a much better street bike. They seem to pull much longer in each gear and are much smoother.
Good video, thanks. I'm quite tall and wonder how tall you are.
4 à daily use is it possible?
I'm not sure what to buy? tenere or the new Tracer.
How is your reach to the ground while riding it?
how would you compare it to BMWF850GS Adventure?
I love this bike, I own this bike. The Kick is because its forks and shock are sprung to soft. Is it an enduro?, or off-road bike? Yes but it depends on skill of the rider. I have skills off-road, so it is for me. Doing my own oil/filter and the air filter maintenance is easy on the Tenere 700. To some this seems like not a big deal, IT IS. The bike is great on and off-road. It is a value.
Dave. You have out done yourself.
That other guy is just using you.... I'd dump him if I were you.
I am picking mine up on Wednesday the 16th of September here in OZ.
What about the weight of the standard can man? Front soft, rear stiff. Seat narrow /hard. Overall it is a pretty good bike for the money /price point.
Yes it can replace your BMW, I replaced my R1250 GSA with a T7 Rally Edition. It does the same job, without all the gadgets and is just as much fun, but cheaper to run, service, insurer and 70+ mpg. Only downside, Rally Edition seat is rock hard (waiting for a replacement to be available from aftermarket). 👍 BMW GSA/GS would be better for two up riding, as it has better seat and more room for passenger.
Hi. I would be really interested in your review of the 790R and Tiger 900 Rallye, especially for somebody like me (174 cm - can me feet easily reach the ground? I'm in a country where I can't test bikes, Ivory Coast, and I ride a 1991 Africa Twin
Now if Yamaha works on the super tenere ill be excited.
You finally got the T7 on your hand
I like the T 7. May I know your height - I think you are not flat foot both legs on ground, right ?
Regarding tube type tyres - I think they are good for off road. I have seen a 2020 Africa twin adventure sports in light gravel road hits a small rock at 100 kmph and got a flat, it is tubeless - he is in the middle of no where and looking for a wheel. If you have a tube type tyre you can repair it or put a new one ( carrying a spare tube or repair kit is not a big deal na )
A tubed tire can also be fixed.
Take the wheel of, and fix it like a bicycle. What's the problem ?
On sunday your hands don't work ? ;-)
it takes only 2 hours at minimum, if you can release the wheel 😂
Today's riders are soft and petulant. Paper cuts are their Kryptonite. Maybe they speed dial there Dads to fix their flats.
@@johnambro7181 and if you are on top of the Teth Mountains in Albania? im not sure if you can release the back wheel, for example.
@@szeriman13 You got me there. With practice it can be done. Still easier to pump up a tube than a debeaded tubless tire.
@@johnambro7181 thanks
Nice review! Thanks for your time and information. Question on the LCD display...I know you said the LCD display does not invert it's colors at night, but are you able to dim the display at all? Seems kind of bright for night riding. Thanks again!
Yes, it does.
There's that option on the service manual, yes.
Thank you!
Wanting to leave abs turned on off-road says you don’t do much off road riding...
Do you think it's a good motorcycle for shorts travel in couple? The passenger's seat seems a little uncomfortable but i know there's an upgrade for that. Thank you very much