I had a '91 machine from '05-'11. It was my daily commuting workhorse. Fitted a new reg/rec, a taller seat and repaired the rusty sub-frame. Heavy brute with a heavy clutch and heavy throttle. Good enough for touring with smallish female passenger but can't say I was particularly enthusiastic about the bike. Sold it to a fellah in the next street from me and he's still using it.
Coincidentally, Itchy Boots (Noraly Schoenmaker) has just bought a 1987 Yamaha XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré, originally a 595cc, 43hp single thumper, for her next tour after her accident. Her bike has been rebuilt, customised, and lowered for her. Crucially, it's a simple lightweight bike, because she'll drop it-a lot!
Bough a new one , in 1990 £4250, actually didn’t realise how tall it was , but it was like riding a magic carpet , you could have run over a house brick and never even noticed, i remember riding down kirkstone pass one nite about 1995 ish, with a friend on a Ducati 900 monster , and he couldn’t get anywhere near me , and everything Paul says is correct , he definitely knows that bike , and the front brakes were just for show !!! 🏍🏍👍👍but I kept it 28 years
I did know these were the TDM engine slightly detuned. I had a TDM it was a very good bike. Anyway I went to Corfu and saw one of these it looked great I took loads of pictures and thought yes maybe on day. Good bike to cover im liking these older bike reviews 👍
I own and ride my 1990 XTZ750 a lot. I do Enduro rallies on mine (what sometimes is not the smartest idea to compete with 690s/701s :) ). My bike is not a looker, all the panels are cracked, held with tape and stickers. It has character and it is still living the hard offroad life that it, in my opinion, supposed to live. Sadly currently the engine is in pieces, looking for the pieces of the clutch basked spring that decided to explode in the engine at the last rally I did a week ago. Can't wait until I find all the pieces and can put the bike back together again. It is the best bike I have owned over the years.
Another blast from the past, thanks Neevesy. The bike sounds great with that Arrow pipe! I opted for the DR 800 back in the day, but, the SuperTen was the one I should have got!
Been riding mine for the past 7 years. It’s my go to and reliable travel bike. Does everything nicely and most of all very comfortably. Indeed, a 6th gear is missing so I put a smaller rear sprocket to compensate. Mine has a strange flat spot between 2000 and 2200 rpm and still haven’t found a solution to adjust that.
Didn't see this coming! What a classic I love it :) I have a DRZ400 E with FCR carb and fast-cams, K-Tech suspension etc. This has given me the buzz for finishing it off with the exhaust it deserves!
Been riding bikes for over 40 years had cbx1000 r1 GXR1000 Harleys but just to get to work I ones had a DR600 I loved it. That Yamaha makes be want to say to my partner this really we be my last bike!!!
New 700 tenere is a great bike. And even double the money its not that bad price. If you keep it for 10years its not expensive per year as tenere models keep their resale value.
Love the bike. Color scheme screams 80s-90s blockbuster and Im not bejng sarcastic. That said at 5'10" like the owner myself the size of the bike scaries the $^$^ out of me.
Great review and roundup Neevesy! Yep, i also went straight to eBay for digital tyre kicking session. But, i'm just too short (5 9') and without both feet on the ground i immediately loose confidence.The GoPro end shot? haha, been there.
Fantastic bike, really cool, but I'd still choose the XRV750 1 gen Africa Twin over this.. And you can tour Europe on any of these, as we've seen in the case of the Warhorse, and Adam😉
Great machine to own and ride, i live in the Pyrénées so a mix of all surfaces, pulls like a Norton Commando from 2k no snatching, and it’ll poodle so to admire the scenery, if I was to replace, it would have to be something special, Cagiva Gran Canyon ??
I am about to sell my SDR 1290 20 plate and buy an old Hyabusa, no rider modes etc. its all rubbish, mine is in permanent track mode with everything switched off, I'm nearly sixty and long for a straight forward big fast bike, that is a gorgeous bike, none available on auto trader, will try e bay next as your previous respondant says
so how many of us think hmm and go straight on to ebay, jut to have a look, after every bike in this series?
Oh yeah, Michael is responsible for me taking a long trip down a GSXR 750 rabbit hole lol… even though I know it’s probably too sporty for me.
Yep, deffo!
Guilty
@@CCitis Michael also responsible for gsxr’s prices went up by 50%
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Yep i got sucked in and got a gsxr750. Best decision ive ever been led into😊
Itchy Boots just got an 87 Tenere as her new ride - must be a conspiracy ;-)
Great minds!
Weird eh
Noraly ❤
She got an XT600e Iirc , much more user friendly and lighter .
Sorry the bike looks huge on the camera at least , how is little itchy boots going to ride this if she can’t touch the ground coming to a stop?😊
I had a '91 machine from '05-'11. It was my daily commuting workhorse. Fitted a new reg/rec, a taller seat and repaired the rusty sub-frame. Heavy brute with a heavy clutch and heavy throttle. Good enough for touring with smallish female passenger but can't say I was particularly enthusiastic about the bike. Sold it to a fellah in the next street from me and he's still using it.
Looks awesome, you'd never guess that wasn't a factory paint scheme.❤
I call two of them my own.
Both made in 89’
One is Chesterfield another one is Faraway Blue.
Love my babies so much!!!!
My wife has an issue with my point of looking at my bikes when I am not out on them,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland, great series of videos
I remember the launch and hullabaloo. Time has been kind to this one. Enjoyed that,ta.
It's just the greatest looking machine. Same reason I have a Mk1 TT. Love it.
MN, this series of videos are just amazing. Keep rocking it
Nice one. Loving these reviews of old bikes. Cheers
Paul
Coincidentally, Itchy Boots (Noraly Schoenmaker) has just bought a 1987 Yamaha XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré, originally a 595cc, 43hp single thumper, for her next tour after her accident. Her bike has been rebuilt, customised, and lowered for her. Crucially, it's a simple lightweight bike, because she'll drop it-a lot!
Relatively lightweight, but Noraly still won't be able to pick it up, fully loaded .
Bough a new one , in 1990 £4250, actually didn’t realise how tall it was , but it was like riding a magic carpet , you could have run over a house brick and never even noticed, i remember riding down kirkstone pass one nite about 1995 ish, with a friend on a Ducati 900 monster , and he couldn’t get anywhere near me , and everything Paul says is correct , he definitely knows that bike , and the front brakes were just for show !!! 🏍🏍👍👍but I kept it 28 years
Lovely videos these! Thank you for this vintage content!
Great vid! What glorious classic!
I did know these were the TDM engine slightly detuned.
I had a TDM it was a very good bike.
Anyway I went to Corfu and saw one of these it looked great I took loads of pictures and thought yes maybe on day.
Good bike to cover im liking these older bike reviews 👍
I own and ride my 1990 XTZ750 a lot. I do Enduro rallies on mine (what sometimes is not the smartest idea to compete with 690s/701s :) ).
My bike is not a looker, all the panels are cracked, held with tape and stickers. It has character and it is still living the hard offroad life that it, in my opinion, supposed to live. Sadly currently the engine is in pieces, looking for the pieces of the clutch basked spring that decided to explode in the engine at the last rally I did a week ago. Can't wait until I find all the pieces and can put the bike back together again. It is the best bike I have owned over the years.
Another blast from the past, thanks Neevesy. The bike sounds great with that Arrow pipe! I opted for the DR 800 back in the day, but, the SuperTen was the one I should have got!
One of my all time favourites. 🎉
Been riding mine for the past 7 years. It’s my go to and reliable travel bike. Does everything nicely and most of all very comfortably. Indeed, a 6th gear is missing so I put a smaller rear sprocket to compensate. Mine has a strange flat spot between 2000 and 2200 rpm and still haven’t found a solution to adjust that.
This channel is really top notch mate. Great work.
Great video. What a monster. I love my big single Tenere 660 for all those reasons.👍
Everybody raves about the afica twin.but for me this was the one to go for back in the day.
Didn't see this coming! What a classic I love it :) I have a DRZ400 E with FCR carb and fast-cams, K-Tech suspension etc. This has given me the buzz for finishing it off with the exhaust it deserves!
Good luck 😊👍
@@neevesybikes Thanks mate 😎
Gorgeous bike
A great bike on roads local to me, nice job guys!
Another great video Mr Neeves 😎🍻
👌🏻It was my first bike 20 years ago and I loved it ❤️ I would like to get another one 🙌🏻
Great stuff, enjoying this series. Looking forward to whichever one you have a look at next. :)
Bloody gorgeous. Would look perfect next my T7
Awesome video! That's got to be hoot to ride! Beautiful bike for sure. Best!
Mine is from 1993. It's the best bike I own. Totally analogue.
Beautiful looking bike and what a sound track. Can i have a spin Paul ? 😅
Keep up the good work Neevsey, lovely to see these older bike. 👍👍👍
I had a 1990 RZ350 in the same blue. Always wanted it to be the KR yellow/blk or red/blk. 😄
Scratchy Shoes just got the 600 version. Great bikes...
Been riding bikes for over 40 years had cbx1000 r1 GXR1000 Harleys but just to get to work I ones had a DR600 I loved it. That Yamaha makes be want to say to my partner this really we be my last bike!!!
Suggestions for future episodes, vfr750 94-97, vfr800 5th gen, Yamaha trx850. Cheers
Old Skool Cool
I had that very bike, had put 20k on it until some toe rag nicked it.
Sorry to hear
Generally this kind of bike wouldn't be my cup of tea, but this one is really really cool.
New 700 tenere is a great bike. And even double the money its not that bad price. If you keep it for 10years its not expensive per year as tenere models keep their resale value.
DT125R on steroids , absolute thug of a bike in its day .
Love it .
That is one big bike. Trans Africa on it. Looks great.
proper f'in bike - memories of youth 🙂
Haha the unfortunate camera roll in the end!
Great video and bike 🔥
Great looking bike!
I have a 1989 model and they are fun to ride. Get the engine checked over and you're good to go.
Very nice bike indeed 👌👍
🗽🚬flipping Henry thats tasty
Excellent video thanks. Is it just me or does Paul sound exactly like Garth Marenghi?
Love the bike. Color scheme screams 80s-90s blockbuster and Im not bejng sarcastic. That said at 5'10" like the owner myself the size of the bike scaries the $^$^ out of me.
Great review and roundup Neevesy! Yep, i also went straight to eBay for digital tyre kicking session. But, i'm just too short (5 9') and without both feet on the ground i immediately loose confidence.The GoPro end shot? haha, been there.
Everybody say they like the new 275° crank, I prefer that old 180° sounds mean!
Fantastic bike, really cool, but I'd still choose the XRV750 1 gen Africa Twin over this..
And you can tour Europe on any of these, as we've seen in the case of the Warhorse, and Adam😉
The single cylinder XT will do everything this will do, but much lighter, and pretty good off road.
Great machine to own and ride, i live in the Pyrénées so a mix of all surfaces, pulls like a Norton Commando from 2k no snatching, and it’ll poodle so to admire the scenery, if I was to replace, it would have to be something special, Cagiva Gran Canyon ??
Looks great for sure, struggling to see what actually makes it great to ride or own (ducks...). I could see me on a TRX850 tho'
Those look like the same calipers they put on the early FZ750?
The question is Neevesy, now you've riden it, do you have the wanty wanties?
It would definitely be in my dream garage!
Nice!!!💝👑✨
Is it just me... Or does that Chain seem over tight? Hard to tell from a picture, but with no weight on it, it looks very tight.
I am about to sell my SDR 1290 20 plate and buy an old Hyabusa, no rider modes etc. its all rubbish, mine is in permanent track mode with everything switched off, I'm nearly sixty and long for a straight forward big fast bike, that is a gorgeous bike, none available on auto trader, will try e bay next as your previous respondant says
Oh no, what happened right at the end? Is the bike alright?
It's the camera
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First! Yes!
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🏍️🏍️🏍️🔥🔥🔥
Cakes!
It’s super … 😁
The reason I sold my Ténéré, great bike, but way too top-heavy (7:40)!
Looks similar to what Itchy Boots has chosen for her next adventure. #dakarnostalgia
She’s on a 600.
If take out two tooth out of the front sprocket the laziness will go away and it will even get more top speed.
✌🏻😊
Front suspension "loose and sharp"???
The Arrow Pipe is "fruity",
"Looking over the hedges"
"changing the engine, simplest mod in the World"
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I think this highlights what manufacturers are missing. They seem to be perfecting ergonomics at the cost of character.