Is a Tenere 700 better than the original Super Tenere? | Retro vs Modern
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Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. Wether you remember distinctly or are living on the nostalgia of others, it's such a good feeling. The Super Ténéré for me, is a bike I can't help but love. The nostalgia is a little too powerful.
I think that across the four episodes of Retro vs Modern is seems that nostalgia isn't that accurate. Our fondness of previous memories skews our perceptions a little. Every time I ask someone what that remember a bike being, it's wildly interesting. From the original Africa Twin being like a 'production rally bike' to the Super Ténéré being way too heavy for off-road, none of those tropes are quite true.
On top of that, we've learnt a lot about modern bikes. Sometimes they're great, sometimes they've lost their way but with the Yamaha T7, it's seems like a lot of chips have fallen into place. More simply, the T7 is great. What a wonderful bike it's turned out to be. A truly modern, capable bike.
The Super Ténéré is without doubt a lovely bike, but this comparison has been the best possible showcase of how 30 years has developed bikes in adventure motorcycling. We live in a great time.
I had a 92 XTZ750 (bought used in 2001) for 7 years.
These retro vs modern is like a fantastic documentation over motorbike evolution. Keep up the spirit guys.
I own the XTZ 750 more than 28 years and more than 290.000km….I think, in knows what’s up about the 750….and …I love it soooooooo much, my XTZ 750! Maybe it is not best best bike ever, but it is so much reliable!!! That’s fantastic! Your video makes my heart warm and i remember so many unforgettable moments in the Italian or French alps…Sweden…Netherlands…Switzerland….Poland…I love the XTZ 750 and I will give it never away!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
30 years old aand still love the circular lights. Amazing
When I was 18 I used to dream with the XTZ750.
As a T7 owner and a fairly new rider these vids are a great window into the timeline of motorbikes, a history that directly feeds into what we ride today. It really helps put the current bike line up into perspective.
Awesome video as usual! Thanks! Xtz750 and T700 are two of the best adventure bike of its eras. My first adventure bike over 20 years ago was a 1989 Xtz750, blue white yellow paint with black rims. It took me all over Europe and Africa. After growing up watching Paris-Dakar the choice was easy! The Super Tenere is a very comfortable but primitive bike with soft suspension. The engine is powerful but needs high revs to perform. At one point was it my only bike and I used it for everything from commuting to single track. I thought it was a great off road bike then, I guess I didn’t know better! It’s a heavy bike, especially with overloaded aluminum panniers. I spent a lot of time pinned under the bike on my African trip. Good memories…
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I currently own my 3rd Super Ten. Back in 1990 when I owned my first one I was very lucky to get a place on a Yamaha Europe organised owners trip to Mexico when the Baja 1000 desert race was on. Approx 70 xtz750 took part, best motorcycle experience of my life . I have posted the promotional video on CZcams
This is just a FANtastic report! Love it to the bone. I specifically bought my beloved XT-1200es 2019 for… REELS: Reliability, Easiness, Exploration, Landscape and Scenery. Oh man does Yamaha fulfill my wildest dreams! The genetics of (Super)Téneré are massive.
Great comparison and commentary. I still have my 'retired' relic 1991 XTZ750, white with red,silver,blue. It's probably one of only a dozen or so floating around in Canada. It never sold well here, as it was just so overpriced back in fall '90, for a newish adventure category ($8500 Cdn for XTZ, vs $9000 Cdn for an FJ1200.) Always loved the look, and could take it most places the KLRs would play, but with much more rider comfort to get there! Although there is a huge technical update with the T7, the general travel, proportions, clearances, and versatility, have all been extrapolations based on this rugged trail barge. Bet the old sump pump seals needed attention for the old girl in your video...otherwise, I understand they could often hit 100k miles. Thanks again Brake Magazine!
Hello, thanks for great movie. I have the xtz 750 at home - love it and I will never sell it. Last year I made long trip to Romania on T7 and have to tell that it is really light and rider friendly iconic bike. It can make everything and go anywhere you look and want to go.
I bought a ST750 1996 1 year ago 85k kms on it
Since the beginning of the Retro vs Modern series we were looking forward to this episode. We loved to watch it! Hopefully you got the Super Ténéré running again in the meantime. 💪
Great video! My very first bike (bought less than a year ago) is one of the few here in Canada - a 1989 Super Tenere! I absolutely adore the old thing. It has a strong European vibe and reminds me of my old Land Rovers I used to have. I admit in my day to day I ride my VFR a bit more, but I will always love the Tenere!
Great video! I own a XTZ-750 and it surprises me every time I ride it how capable it is. The engine is smooth and it really comes alive in the high revs. I have bar risers on my bike and it makes standing more comfortable. The only issue I have standing up on my bike is the HUGE gas tank.
I drive an original Africa Twin from 1989, the RD03. I come from much faster bikes, but really love just bumbling along the country-side, actually seeing things because I have the time to look around and take it all in. On my old bikes, I was always driving fast, could not help myself. And if you asked me, after a trip, what did I see? I'd say "nothing, because I was too busy not dying". I'm glad I made the switch to this vintage, indestructible, analog, simple, no frills Africa Twin. These old bikes: be it old GS'ses,. Teneré's, Africa Twins and so on, are fantastic. You don't feel like you "need" to go fast. The bike does not "invite you". You just don't care about that sort of thing when you drive around on them.
Thank you for that video guys I enjoyed it so much. I had a xtz750 for many years and it took me the length and breadth of Europe plus Morocco on many occasions.
Love these "Retro vs Modern" series. You did the Yamaha Tenere, the Honda Africa Twin, and the KTM adventure.... but there's an ELEFANT in the room (pun intended and all)!
The quality of this video is just outstanding!