I brought the 2010 model 1.5 yrs ago. Its a fantastic road bike as well. The suspension just soaks up everything and makes for a very pleasant ride. Its great on gravel roads too. You can get very aggressive in the gravel and it just handles it easily. Ive been riding 53 years now, mostly tar , but now because of bikes like this i can go down any gravel road, which is just brilliant. A fantastic motorcycle .
And this is why I named my bike Matilda when I bought her in 2011: the Aussies gave the bike glowing reviews. This side (in South Africa) the bike was constantly being bashed by the BMW fanboy army. Give credit where credit is due and fair is fair seems to be the Australian way.
I did a 300 miles trip on the day I got it as it was far from me. 5,5 hours in the saddle and all I got out of it was a bit of bum pain but that's normal sitting for 5 hours anyways... and even that was gone in almost 2 minutes after I got off the bike. My dream bike lived up to all the hopes I had for it! The standard wind shield on the '11 model in its tallest setting is baaaaad for a guy like me - 6'4"- as all the air hits the visor... need to get a screen extension for this bike if you're this tall. - I had mine from my 660 Tenere when I rode the bike back home - . Managed to get 50mpg out of it at the speed of 80mph. Don't forget that this guy has 6 gears so use it! I don't feel the need for cruise control thx to the fly-by-wire throttle, so if it is not standard on newer models from the '11 then might should skip it, as it doesn't require any effort to keep it at a constant speed as you have to keep your hand somewhere anyway... I do 20mph@2500rpm in 2nd, 30 in 3rd same rpm, 40 @2200rpm in 5th, 80 @4000rpm in 6th, 90mph comes at about 4500rpm... If you want a twin exhaust on it , look up NONE exhaust here on YT. Costs about £870. It feels great even while filtering through traffic between cars.
Awesome review it helped me Alot. Just got my Self a 2013 Tenere and I don't know much about it for example turning of the TCS cause maked me mad when I want to pull up that Front wheel. Thanks a lot and you really play with that beast
Sorry folks, which fuse are you pulling out with the switch on the handlebar? There are three under the right side panel: one of them near the fuel tank (ABS motor), the other two inside the fuse box, one for the solenoid and another for the ABS Control Unit.
Adding a 3-port solenoid and tee to the brake lines to bypass the ABS solenoid would be a better way to disable ABS (on any bike that you needed to remove ABS via switch). You'll still hear the ABS solenoid go nuts, but it wont effect braking.
On a minor point: hit the back brake first and then the front in order to bypass the ABS. Believe me, in a tight spot doing this is much easier than finding and flipping a switch on the handle bar.
Hi Guys just wondering is this the equivalent of a uk spec gen 1, going of the clocks :) Thanks in advance, by far one of the best review of a s10 I've seen
A M all ktm are lighter and more powerful wich will make them better for off-road purposes compared with tenere but significant huge plus for this bike will be lower running cost and totally different reliability when there will be some mileage on and some years passed, it is everyone own choice to make anyway 😉
Looking for my first bike. I can't understand why Yamaha would not include a ABS switch like other manufacturers do. Maybe you could help me out with the why? I am also concerned about the weight of the bike, if I am by myself and I tip it over will I be able to pick it up, especially with gear on it? These are my major concerns about this bike but I heard that it is tough and reliable and it undercuts BMW, Triumph and KTM. Your input is appreciated. Thanks
If you press the rear brake first on the XT1200 it acts independently, I find it easy to stop in the gravel. If you pull the front brake first, then the UBS (unified braking system) kicks in and the ABS is activated, which is great on the road. I doubt anyone would grab a handful of front brake in the gravel on a non-ABS bike, otherwise the front end will slip, so you are likely to hit the rear first, in this respect, the XT1200 operates like a non ABS bike in the dirt.......just don't grab the front brake! Hope this helps.
Umm, to turn abs off on these bikes put the bike on the centerstand and start the bike up and let the clutch out in 2nd gear, wa la, no abs, thought everyone knew this trick
Actually that doesnt work anymore - we tried as it used to work but not anymore! Cant work out why but on 12-13 models worked a treat - this one! Nope. So had to look for a solution. j
+TrooperluTV Hello, it does works on the 2015 model. that arrow full system is sweet, I only have the Yoshimura slip on and it gave me a sweet sound plus some extra power, it can be felt. thanks for the video.
la mejor moto doble propósito Yamaha es yamaha no esos huesos de ktm bmw ducati cuando sales a pasear te toca invitar el mecánico porque siempre te dejan botado
@@andrewdods2236 really... then look at the BMW R1200GS snapped shaft drives or Super Tenere leaking shaft drive on the net. LOL not to mention they're heavy and unrepairable on the road.
I brought the 2010 model 1.5 yrs ago. Its a fantastic road bike as well. The suspension just soaks up everything and makes for a very pleasant ride.
Its great on gravel roads too. You can get very aggressive in the gravel and it just handles it easily.
Ive been riding 53 years now, mostly tar , but now because of bikes like this i can go down any gravel road, which is just brilliant.
A fantastic motorcycle .
Any man that can throw260 Kg's like that deserves respect!
Big Aussie Men can :-D
Best review I've seen on this bike! The ABS comparison seriously surprised me.
O boy that exhaust is everything that thing thumps!!! Wow lovely sound!!!
Not a better large adventure on the planet for all the right reasons.Great job Yamaha!👍👍
Yeah, I don't know of a better all round bike to get out into the woods and back without worrying about it breaking down. Two thumbs up!!!
And this is why I named my bike Matilda when I bought her in 2011: the Aussies gave the bike glowing reviews. This side (in South Africa) the bike was constantly being bashed by the BMW fanboy army. Give credit where credit is due and fair is fair seems to be the Australian way.
Aussies need tough, affordable, and Reliable!
Aussies seem to love Yamahas. They know what's good. Or maybe they don't have Starbucks, who knows.
@@ADVRider78 LOL!!!
Great job 👍 I do wish we had more dirt roads over here in the uk. All we have is congested roads with speed cameras.
thumbs up for sound! best. this machine is on my shopping list, hopefully mine in the next 6 months!
I did a 300 miles trip on the day I got it as it was far from me. 5,5 hours in the saddle and all I got out of it was a bit of bum pain but that's normal sitting for 5 hours anyways... and even that was gone in almost 2 minutes after I got off the bike.
My dream bike lived up to all the hopes I had for it!
The standard wind shield on the '11 model in its tallest setting is baaaaad for a guy like me - 6'4"- as all the air hits the visor... need to get a screen extension for this bike if you're this tall. - I had mine from my 660 Tenere when I rode the bike back home - .
Managed to get 50mpg out of it at the speed of 80mph.
Don't forget that this guy has 6 gears so use it!
I don't feel the need for cruise control thx to the fly-by-wire throttle, so if it is not standard on newer models from the '11 then might should skip it, as it doesn't require any effort to keep it at a constant speed as you have to keep your hand somewhere anyway...
I do 20mph@2500rpm in 2nd, 30 in 3rd same rpm, 40 @2200rpm in 5th, 80 @4000rpm in 6th, 90mph comes at about 4500rpm...
If you want a twin exhaust on it , look up NONE exhaust here on YT. Costs about £870.
It feels great even while filtering through traffic between cars.
That 80 mph 4k rpm is the sweet spot. What a nice ride.
Best looking super tenere I've ever seen.
Very informative review. I'm collecting my Tenére next week.. Come ride in Texas mate.
good review, nice to hear someone who knows their stuff
Awesome review it helped me Alot.
Just got my Self a 2013 Tenere and I don't know much about it for example turning of the TCS cause maked me mad when I want to pull up that Front wheel.
Thanks a lot and you really play with that beast
Fantastic review! Thanks mate!
Great review, and that pipe sounds great!
Two things I learned here today, 1 I'm not as skilled as you, 2 I need that fucking pipe on my bike.
Sorry folks, which fuse are you pulling out with the switch on the handlebar? There are three under the right side panel: one of them near the fuel tank (ABS motor), the other two inside the fuse box, one for the solenoid and another for the ABS Control Unit.
Great video had mine since 2012 in the USA great machine I use mine on road getting old! :)
Adding a 3-port solenoid and tee to the brake lines to bypass the ABS solenoid would be a better way to disable ABS (on any bike that you needed to remove ABS via switch). You'll still hear the ABS solenoid go nuts, but it wont effect braking.
Great review this is the 2nd time ive watched this.top class.thanks
Beautiful bike, just wished it was the newest model, fantastic sound from the Arrows.
On a minor point: hit the back brake first and then the front in order to bypass the ABS. Believe me, in a tight spot doing this is much easier than finding and flipping a switch on the handle bar.
+Falconius Azurius so basically no need for a switch since you can still slide the rear wheel intentionally that way, right?
Hitting the rear brake first does not disable the abs, it just bypass the combinated braking system.
Fantastic review
he s like a motorcycle off the read i love yamaha super tenere xtz 1200z
Hi Guys just wondering is this the equivalent of a uk spec gen 1, going of the clocks :) Thanks in advance, by far one of the best review of a s10 I've seen
What's the silencer you used?
How tall is Justin ???????????
Awesome looking bike
Is the bike a 2013 or 2014.
It looks to be a 2013 going by the clocks and screen that were updated for 2014.
Good review though.
How much this bike in USD?
You have beautiful places to ride 👌
Whats the exhaust? Sounds awesum
09:24
Can you give me your opinion on the shaft drive?
Thanks for the review.
But of a random question; what sort of exhaust system does that bike have?
ARROW, from Italy. Full system. Pipe and headers too.
Awesome review, thanks!
I'm thinking this guy prefers sport mode....
Nary a whimper about it being "snatchy"!🤔
Yea but is it as close to the 1090/1190/1290 R and AFrica twins in the off department??
A M all ktm are lighter and more powerful wich will make them better for off-road purposes compared with tenere but significant huge plus for this bike will be lower running cost and totally different reliability when there will be some mileage on and some years passed, it is everyone own choice to make anyway 😉
Looking for my first bike. I can't understand why Yamaha would not include a ABS switch like other manufacturers do. Maybe you could help me out with the why? I am also concerned about the weight of the bike, if I am by myself and I tip it over will I be able to pick it up, especially with gear on it? These are my major concerns about this bike but I heard that it is tough and reliable and it undercuts BMW, Triumph and KTM. Your input is appreciated. Thanks
If you press the rear brake first on the XT1200 it acts independently, I find it easy to stop in the gravel. If you pull the front brake first, then the UBS (unified braking system) kicks in and the ABS is activated, which is great on the road. I doubt anyone would grab a handful of front brake in the gravel on a non-ABS bike, otherwise the front end will slip, so you are likely to hit the rear first, in this respect, the XT1200 operates like a non ABS bike in the dirt.......just don't grab the front brake! Hope this helps.
Great Video!
Great Review
minute 12.36 . beautiful 3 cylinder engine... that's the yamaha I want!!!! :-) :-)
It's a heavy beast....
Umm, to turn abs off on these bikes put the bike on the centerstand and start the bike up and let the clutch out in 2nd gear, wa la, no abs, thought everyone knew this trick
Actually that doesnt work anymore - we tried as it used to work but not anymore! Cant work out why but on 12-13 models worked a treat - this one! Nope. So had to look for a solution. j
TrooperluTV www.dsbikeprotection.com/es/home/170-desconectador-de-abs-para-super-tenere-xt-1200-z-.html
+TrooperluTV Hello, it does works on the 2015 model. that arrow full system is sweet, I only have the Yoshimura slip on and it gave me a sweet sound plus some extra power, it can be felt. thanks for the video.
"wa la"?!
Jesus...
NICE BIKE BUT WAS THE CAMERA PERSON DRUNK...?????
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That bike is not a 2014 and can’t have electronic suspension. 2014 had a different dash and indicators.
He said NO electronic suspension. Is a 2013 model.
What's so hard to understand about the abs on this bike? Brake with the rear brake only, or rear brake first = No abs. Simple!
I believe the brakes are linked.
so are you saying that if you press the rear brake only (with your foot), the ABS system won't go off?
Incorrect. That will just prevent the combined braking NOT the ABS
@@bjuricek23 No it wont
The best
If the abs breaks less efficient on a slippery surface, then ABS is simply bad.
In motorcycles the abs is intended and designed for paved roads... When you ride one hard on sand or gravel you'll understand why.
la mejor moto doble propósito Yamaha es yamaha no esos huesos de ktm bmw ducati cuando sales a pasear te toca invitar el mecánico porque siempre te dejan botado
what a bucket...
ok remove shaft drive and we got perfect bike ;)
Shaft drive is The Drive System. No vulnerable chain. No need to oil it. No damage from rocks. No chance of it snapping ...
@@andrewdods2236 really... then look at the BMW R1200GS snapped shaft drives or Super Tenere leaking shaft drive on the net. LOL not to mention they're heavy and unrepairable on the road.
u keep saying the same thing over and over again