Congratulations mate. I would have got one but it's even taller than the standard 😩 but what a stunning bike. Stay safe buddy and thanks for taking the time to comment👍🏻
Just bought the same exact bike in tek camo (2023) three months ago here in the US. I absolutely love it. Does everything I need it to do very well. Sure wish mine had that TFT display 😢! It looks really sharp. I wonder if one day Yamaha will see it by it self to put on. Enjoy sir !
Hi. It’s like I mentioned in the video how can Yamaha continue to supply the American market with the older LCD dash? I’m sure there must be a valid reason but it is beyond me. Other variants are also available now in certain countries in Europe, a travel and extreme version. I read a lot on forums about how difficult it is to get hold of a Tenere in the USA and yet in Europe you can easily pick one up new or used (although admittedly I did have to wait 4 months for my 2023 model). Oh well rant over. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s really appreciated. Stay safe and keep riding.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏼
As a former GS owner, I rode a T7 at a demo dav event and started planning the sale of my BMW about 10 minutes into the ride. You'll feel the top heaviness the first time you drop it on a trail. Work on your deadlifts :) Beyond that, it's a great machine, and plenty of mods are available to elevate it further. An ECU tune will smooth out that throttle on/off switch feeling.
Great advice mate thanks. I am very conscious that it's a difficult beast to pick up and it's something I'm going to have to practice as I'm flying solo later in the year around Eastern Europe on the TET. Drops are inevitable. I always found the GS pretty easy to pick up. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏻
Happy to take you down memory lane. I did 5 years myself there, great times. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Stay safe and keep on riding 👍🏻🤙🏻
The T7 really is a revalation to ride after owning a GS for nearly a decade. It got it in military green because I asked myself "what would Wookie do"? Which incidentally is what I ask myself now with all my life related problems... "What would Wookie do"? Try it, it works😁👍🏻
Glad you like the new bike, it looks awesome. I saw one of these (in the hands of a skilled rider) take on the roughest off-road terrain that Wales has, a fantastically capable machine 👍
I will be doing similar stuff with my bike in the coming weeks. I’m planning on an epic ride out to Starbucks and back. 🤣 Yes you are absolutely right these pro riders have unbelievable skill and demonstrate how capable these big bikes are. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated👍🏼
I totally agree mate. I cannot for the life of me work out why they are not providing the US market with the same as the European. As far as I know us Europeans get bikes made in France. US & Australia get bikes made in Japan... Which, when you think about it is even more crazy as Yamaha is a Japanese company. You would think it would be the other way round!
@@GreenString I took ownership of one of the first 2023’s in Northeast of the US and I was disappointed to find out the the only thing on this machine that is a 2023 is the color. All the upgrades that I had been reading and seeing about were not on it. 😢 Another thing we go to our dealerships to purchase genuine Yamaha parts that other parts of the world can get and we are told they aren’t in the system. I do love the T7.
@@davehartsock9106 I wasn't aware that parts were an issue as well. That's interesting. I do find it strange that Yamaha have not at least explained why this is and when they intend to match the current European line up with the US. Or would this jepodise sales? It must be very frustrating. Regardless, thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏻
@@GreenString so right from the beginning, I had a small wish list that I gave to the dealership once I took ownership of the bike, such as Yamaha grip pads, Yamaha quick release, headlight guard, WR 450 foot pegs, break reservoir and ABS sensor guard for Yamaha Tracer, 700. They came back and said they couldn’t get any of this stuff. I know there is a supply chain issue with all manufacturers. I even checked a dealership in Florida and they pretty much said the same thing.
Cheers Rob. I’m really beginning to bond with the Tenere now. Although that said I’m still commuting on the old GS. It’s such a great bike. Oh, and a Green String sticker is winging it’s way to you as we speak. It was a genuine pleasure to have a beer and a laugh with you. I’m sure our paths will cross again. Stay safe and keep riding.👍🏼
@@GreenString top man, I am just in the process of sorting a larger top box, I currently have a small collection of stickers to apply but I’m not starting that project until I’ve positioned yours first 😂
Somehow it feels that first when bikes got fuel tanks very low, underseat etc. all of the sudden everything else has become "top heavy". Marketing people know their stuff 😂
After riding the GS for decades, going back to the R100’s and have enjoyed every one. I stopped buying new when they became water cooled and computers with two wheels and ordered my last new bike without ABS back then as it was very basic and in my opinion not as safe as my right wrist. I bought the standard T700 and kept the 1200 GS but rarely rode either for a few years and as the trip to Africa was aborted, the Yamaha was sold. This year I bought the World Raid and like it so much the GS has gone. Have serviced and repaired bikes for the last 59 years (not a typo error) do not look forward to spending a whole day changing the plugs…..I drink a lot of coffee whilst working on the bike!!!! Have lowered the bike 40mm with dog bone suspension links and can assure everyone it has not in any way effected the handling of the bike on road one jot. The suspension on the WR compared to my last T700 is far better, I’ve stiffened the ride as is my preference and it handles incredibly well, providing your riding style is smooth. The brakes work well, many complain about the rear being inadequate but as it should only be used as a support to the front and when stationery it again is very capable. Would I go back to a GS? No, I don’t think I would. On today’s road network, why do I need 1300cc’s, and where would I use all that power? The Tenere 700 is an incredibly capable machine for all things and trust me, for the short time I’ve had the WR, it will keep up with sports bikes on the curves but it won’t reach speeds of 150 plus mph…..thankfully. The standard exhaust is in the wrong place in my opinion and not the most attractive but can easily be replaced with many of the after market products available and improves the looks considerably. I have long trips planned in 2024 and this bike has renewed my interest for travel. This was a great review, look forward to watching videos of the planned modifications.
Thank you Mr Capp for one of the most interesting comments I have read in years. My biking journey seems to mirror yours in many ways. I ran my 1200LC for nearly 10 years, I loved it. It was the basic version but I do need reliability as I commute all year round. The GS was beginning to feel very tired and niggles and gremlins were starting to creep in (not starting when wet, etc) so I went for the T7 after I had been quietly watching the reviews and stalking in the shadows of the forums for years. I quickly realised I could not justify keeping 2 bikes and recently sold my GS to a pensioner who seemed to know a thing or two about bikes. The thought of my trusty GS living in a nice warm garage, being properly cared for seemed a suitable retirement plan for my bike. I had beaten the crap out of her (see my back catalogue of videos). The T7 has exceeded all my expectations. I now wonder why it has taken me so long to go back to a more useable, less heavy bike. I used to own the old Africa Twin and Transalp, both were extremely capable, just like the Yamaha. I’ve since taken the T7 on a nice long trip to understand it a bit better, you may have seen the videos, if not, and you have some time, check them out. Either way I’ve finally fitted some heated grips and a few other odds and sods the bike feels very capable and long distance ready. I intend to go to Morocco next year. Simply put I love it. Stay safe and keep riding brother.
Congratulations on your new bike .. I look forward to seeing you with eyeliner and a shaggy hairdo from now on in your vids :) .. If you find the seat too hard .. I modified my Africa Twin seat .. If you remove the staples on three sides and peel back the seat cover back towards the rear of the seat and sand the "skin" off the foam, it opens the foam cells and makes it softer, I also cut a slit in the foam where the base of my spine sits to reduce the pressure .. it improved things for me for very little cost .. looking forward to the future vids ..
Haha, cheers mate. I'm just starting to "bond" with the bike. Since that video I've dropped her 2 cm and now I'm way more confident I'll be braver on the off road sections... But I'll still fall off a lot! Massive thanks for the seat tip. I've got to try a bit of long distance first but if it's litterally still a pain in the arse I will try your mod. Stay safe, thanks for the comment and keep riding👍🏻
30 seconds in an i already like the video cuz this is the exact mindset i had going in, im getting my tenere after work today already did the paper work 😅
Love the new bike. I have been secretly looking at the Tenere for sometime to do a bit more off road stuff. I do like the colour. Looking forward to see what Farkling you do. Oh and calling it Toecutter and referring to it as “her” is covering all the PC angles, but the real Toecutter will be turning in his grave 😁. Enjoy the new travel bike. 👍
I was watching the video back and realised I was calling him…her. I think it’s because I shot the intro after I picked the bike up which basically means the bike had a sex change in the first 30 kms. Now it identifies as a bike so I should be ok. Yeah, I’ve been lurking in the Tenere forums and watching videos literally for years now. I was pinning hopes on the Transalp but it’s about as bland as a bike gets (although I’m sure it’s very good). I’m still bonding with the bike but I’m liking it more and more. Farkles are complete (for now, because let’s face it that never ends) and I’m editing the video. I guess the real test is that I noticed myself glancing back at the bike before I went indoors with a smile on my face.😁
How the paths of life share some similarities sometimes... now both of you drive the same bikes as Jörg and I do: Tenere and ATAS... :-) Congratz on your new ride, I wish you lots of joyful and accident-free miles on it. Keep the rubber side down... :-)
Thanks Christian. I'm really liking the Tenere now, it's growing on me every time I ride it way, way more nimble than the GS. I'm not sure if Jason is considering a middle weight bike but I think he loves his AT too much, especially DCT. Stay safe my freind and keep riding 👍🏻
Hi Steve lovely bit of kit. I had a Yamaha900 Tracer and I loved that bike "naughty" is the word. My current steed is terribly well behaved 650 Royal Enfield. Take and enjoy. Paul.
I had to move my GS yesterday….Jesus it’s amazing how quickly you forget how big it is compared to the Tenere. Mind you I still love the old girl. I’m going to commute to work on the old beemer this morning. If the GS is a Lancaster bomber, the Tenere is a Spitfire. 😂 I’ve heard sooo many good things about the Enfield. Apparently they have sold buckets of them. Probably a future classic right there. Stay safe my freind.
Im seriously thinking of giving up my tenere 1200 for this t700.i love how nimble and light they feel compared to the big 1200 and mpg would be a lot better even though i get around 50 to 55 mpg on the 12..Yes id say the seat would be 1 of the first upgrades.Thanks for sharing beautiful machine congrats.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I was pushing my GS around my driveway yesterday and couldn't believe how heavy in comparison it was to moving the Tenere round. The same translates when riding. It's like flying a B52 bomber then jumping in the cockpit of a Mustang fighter. 😂👍🏻
Hey Steve great new ride , I like you love my GSA but we know they are far too heavy for any serious of road adventures, looking forward to the next episode 👍I saw you from a distance at ABR so sorry didn’t get a chance to say hello , perhaps next time , take care ride safe mate 👌👊👍
Hi, thanks mate. The ABR…mmmm I don’t think I’ll be going again. The event itself is brilliant and everyone seemed to love it but it’s not my thing. It just strikes me as very over commercialised. I think if I lived in the UK I would go again but the cost of travel from Germany does not warrant it. Jason and me both agreed we would have had more fun spending 5 days in Scandinavia on the TET, and it would have been cheaper. Still I cannot moan, I’ve got a new bike! Stay safe mate.👍🏼
@@GreenString my sentiments exactly on the ABR , I think we just use it as a good weekend away with the lads and don’t read too much else into it , personally I would rather jump on Eurostar and have jaunt round Europe, but at least it is a weekend away , looking forward to your adventures on new bike , do you think Jason will head down the lighter bike route ?
Jason was pinning his hopes on the Transalp. He got a long overnight test ride on it (because you can forget test riding at the ABR) and he wasn’t impressed at all. I think he is now totally converted to DCT. He sat on my Tenere and immediately hated it as it was too tall for him. He likes to flat foot. He is however interested in a really small dual sport, think CRF 300. What did prick his ears up was the cheap Chinese off road bikes he saw at the ABR. Next year we are off to Northern Africa. I reckon he will still be on the Africa Twin but we will see.
@@GreenString Chinese from an AT I don’t think so , one of our guys managed to get out on an Aprilia Touareg 650 and he said it was a lot than he was expecting, pain in the arse when trying to decide, first world problems mate 😆 Take care gents 👍👌
Nice work on the new machine as they are awesome. I have just picked up a World Raid version and did 700km day 1 and 300km next day and love it (I’ve owned 6 x 1200 GS). The World Raid feels smaller as the tanks are lower and it carries the weight lower compared to the standard version but they are a little taller (I am only 5’9” and no issues).
Well your definitely not messing around when it comes to getting the milage done! Great work. I agree with you, the Tenere is an excellent bike. I've never even sat on a world raid bit I imagine higher end suspension, twin tanks and host of other features just put the icing on the cake. I'm currently out on a multi week tour, heading up to Finland. The bikes performing very well. Stay safe, thanks for the comment and keep riding 👍🏻
@@GreenString yeah mate cheers I enjoyed the standard bike for a couple of years and it was fun. Never intended to buy a World Raid but I rode it and the suspension and the lower tank/weight carriage alone were what saw me hand my cash over quickly. There are a number of other little changes but I don’t notice them. You enjoy your trip and stay safe as well.
I'm trying to figure out the minimum height to feel comfortable riding a T7, you being 5'9 can you put both feet flat on the ground when you are on the T7?
@@hugo8851 no…it’s a scenario of one foot on the ground which is mostly fine until you get into hard terrain. But Ive been riding along time so I can manage it. You can also do a lowering link which I am not that keen on as it changes geometry a bit. But yeah it’s tall.
have the bike as well. 2020 model. changed the fuel tank for acerbis one. as the stock one has not a good rust protection on it. + it holds more and empty weight compared its a lot lighter. springs depending your ride style. i would not change em from the get go. as all road its pritty spot on if you have it springed on your weight. [ i have got hyper pro on 100 kg rider and im looking for softer for off road. on-road perfect would not change a thing]
Hi mate. I’ve seen a few of the larger acerbis tanks. I believe they are also lighter than stock, which does ask the question why Yamaha didn’t fit a plastic tank from the start? I have no intention of changing the springs yet. I’m only 70 kg so theoretically they should be OK for me but I’m yet to take the bike off road so we will see. Also I’m not a in any way a hard core rider. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated. Stay safe and keep riding.👍🏼
Great review, thanks. Im getting an adventure bike, decision driven by arthritis and comfort requirements. Contenders are aT7, AT, and a GS1200/1250 low chassis. It was interesting to hear your opinion but if you had to choose one, which would you go for? Thanks 👍
I guess that is the question of all questions. In my humble opinion, if comfort is your primary need then the GS is the king. The T7 is wide of the mark in terms of comfort. I can happily sit on a GS all day (even with a low seat) and have pretty much zero issues. As for the AT, my mate has the Adv Sport version with DCT, electronic suspension etc, etc and he also loves it. I think the electronic package on the GS is better, the AT is overly complicated and not particularly user friendly. There really is only one problem with the GS and that is everybody has one!!! I guess this speaks volumes for the bike. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Good look with your choice and I hope this helps.👍🏻
@@GreenString thanks for the detailed reply, I appreciate you taking the time. I have ridden a couple of GS models and really like them, especially the GSA shift cam engine although that is beyond my budget. I'm going to try the others and include a moving it about test on all of them too. I like the idea of the simplicity of the T7 and there are lowering links and comfort seats to make the bike suit my needs. I'm also thinking about a little bit of light off road use too. I will have to see what the budget is when I have sold my other bikes. If I go GS my preferred choice is the 1200/1250 GSA TE or the Rallye. I'm going to the ABR Festival this June in the UK so that will be a good source of info and test rides. Thanks again for your help, the BMW is the favourite in many ways and thanks for confirming that with your advice 👍
My GS was a 2014 model and was completely basic. No ES suspension, nothing (except heated grips). The dealer told me I was the first person he had sold a basic GS with no extras in 15 years. So I get your point about simplicity and that’s a reason also I was drawn to the T7. I did a video on my GS at 100,000km it was pretty much bomb proof and I think that had a lot to do with it’s basic nature.
@@GreenString thanks, I will check that out. I'm a firm believer in minimal gadgets and it's not a deal breaker for me. Some I would like but the more you have, there are more opportunities for things to fail. 👍
Cheers mate. You know what’s annoying? I couldn’t get it booked in for its first 1000km service until the end of the month and I’m already on 500Km. That means I’m commuting back to work on the Lancaster bomber of a bike (BMW) for the majority of the month. First world problems eh! I’m working every weekend for the rest of the month (That’s good not bad - more 💰)but I do have a free weekend on the 05th - 06th August if your free that weekend I can pop round for a egg banjo. Let me know via WhatsApp..then I can convert you back to bikes 😉 stay safe dude👍🏼
Very nice looking bike what do you think about the seat and how would it feel on long days on the road also if you have a passenger on the back you think it will be conforble ?
Well I’ve done a big tour on the bike now (video out soon) and I can confirm that you can do big miles with the low seat but it could be much better. I don’t want to spend huge amounts of money on an aftermarket seat that may end up being no better so I’m going to try a Cool Cover (Google cool covers) and see how I get on. Naturally this is only my opinion and others may suffer badly with the seat, equally others may have no problem with it. I have not taken a passenger on the bike so I cannot comment on that. I hope this helps. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏼
Yeah, I know the feeling. I attempted to keep my GS and the T7 but riding through winter one of the bikes just wasn’t getting the attention it needed. With a heavy heart I sold my GS to a pensioner with a warm garage, who promised to look after it. It was like handing over an old friend. I watch my old videos from time to time with my GS in it, such a brilliant bike. On a positive note the T7 is exciting, raw, primitive and makes you feel like a Dakar hero every time you swing a leg over it. Do I miss my GS? Definitely. Do I regret getting the T7? Definitely not. Thanks for the comment. It’s really appreciated 👍🏼
Oh my goodness!!!!!! That is a awesome looking bike..... I am so so so so very happy for you..... Congratulations my brother. Did you keep the BMW ? Live safe and ride safe
Hello my friend. There really is nothing like that new bike feeling. When I went to pick it up I was like a kid a Christmas. I couldn’t even sleep the night before.😂. I’m keeping the BMW for as long as financially possible. I love that bike so much it has taken me all over Europe I’d be sad to see it go. It’s a bit battered and bruised but it’s like an old friend, no I really want to keep it as a second bike, shaft drive in the winter is a big bonus! I’ll be taking the new Tenere on its first big outing at the end of summer. It will also be my first big solo trip so should be interesting. As always stay safe and keep riding.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏼
I hear everybody complaining about it being a very tall bike, I would like to know what would be the minimum height you must have to feel comfortable in an unmodified T7.
I have a 31inch inseam. I’ve pretty much exclusively ridden tall bikes, so I am quite comfortable on tip toes. Unmodified (standard seat, with standard suspension) would be too tall and impractical for me. With the lowered seat only I’m happy to ride on the road. Include a 2cm lowering link and I’m confident off-road as well.
Regarding the notchy gearbox. Mine was as well. Then I moved the gear lever up one notch purely to be able to get my boots under it when standing up. Much smoother now. Just the wrong angle for smooth gear change. Strangely, I have ridden Tens which are smooth from stock.
Yeah I’ve heard differing reviews some say smooth others not. Either way I need to give it time to bed in a bit. Thanks for the tip and taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated.👍🏼
That’s insane. They are even putting out a special edition version of the world raid over here. There are now 4 versions of the standard Tenere in certain European countries. I cannot for the life of me work out why they would be so slow for the American market.
Yahama are missing out on a huge market sorry to say. I live in England so any of the T7's are readily available. All the European T7's are assembled in France. The USA/Canada bikes are made in Japan I believe.
Your so right. I'm a Brit living in Germany and if you want a T7 you don't have to look far. It did however take 5 months for my 2023 model to arrive. I could have had a brand new 22 model immediately. Thanks for the comment mate. 👍🏻
@@GreenString I hear you mate..I have a 2022 model myself..I would love to see the rally or the world raid come to the US as well.. enjoy it also if you adjust the throttle cable it will take out a lot that twitchy feel
I cannot say I’ve ever noticed anything abnormal. That said I rode a GS for 10 years before the T7 and that sounded like a bag of spanner’s in a tumble dryer!
Bike looks sharp! My brother has an older model, the generic blue one, but this color and the updated lights and blinkers is very cool👌🏻👌🏻 don’t go easy on her😁👊🏻 there’s a nice channel (ARiemann1 I believe) from a dude who puts the t7 through its paces:)
Haha, I’ve been stalking around all the Tenere channels and forums for a while looking for any weaknesses in the bike before I ordered one but I could only find praise for the bike and your right it’s one helluva tough bike! I’ll check that channel out, thanks for the tip.👍🏼
Every riders back side is different so I can only pass on my experience I've had with the low seat. I have now, on many occasions, ridden the bike for multiple days over long distance, so yes you can do it. Is it comfy? In short no. I thought about getting an aftermarket seat but there is no way of knowing if this will solve the problem. So my next move is to get a Cool Cover seat cover (google Cool Cover) and try that. If that fails I'm trying a bicycle riders padded short. If that fails I'll just keep riding the bike. It's that good I won't lose much sleep over an aching backside. Thanks for taking the time to comment, stay safe. 👍🏻
Yeah, I agree. Now I've had the bike a while I have to remind myself to give it some beans in between shifts for fun. The engine is excellent. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻
Bash plate is from the Yamaha parts catalogue. The hand guards are from Barkbusters. I’m loving the T7, it’s not even a year old and it’s taken me to 10 different countries and I’ve racked up 20,000km already…it’s having a hard life
Thanks for the reply! I was having a hard time finding handguards locally, I just ordered some bark busters from procycle. I appreciate the transfer of knowledge I get from channels like yours. Bash plate is next. The t7 is quite a bit different than my dr650. I feel like I'm on a space shuttle when I ride the yamaha 😂. Do you think that engine guards are a necessity? The bars on the t7 seem to move alot more than the bars on my dr650 and yz250. I'm thinking that the handguards on the t7 wouldn't keep the plastics on the bike from hitting the ground, like my other two bikes. Due to the extra range of motion on the t7. 20,000 km is awesome! I'm looking forward to checking out more of your videos!
Sounds great. Regarding the crash bars…no they are definitely not necessary. The Barkbusters take the hits for you (Trust me, I’ve dropped it enough now). I’ve only got the frontal crash bars fitted so I can attach additional luggage (2x 6ltr Kriega bags). I’m toying with the idea of removing them to reduce unnecessary weight but I generally do long distance riding so the extra weight distribution of kit is helpful. Personally I would go for a plastic bash guard if I was buying again, sacrificial but much lighter than the beefy Yamaha one I have.
Yeah I noticed that. The explore and the extreme version both came out in the early part of 2023 (after I had ordered my bike). Curiously the explore only came out in a select few European countries, including Germany, where I am. I would have been tempted by the explore due to the lower height but you have to cough up for the pannier frames that I didn’t need so it actually made more sense just to get the standard and lower it myself. I didn’t need a larger screen and the tank isn’t actually bigger it’s the same as standard (16 ltr). But you make an interesting point. Whydo only a few countries get these models? Your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps they are just testing the market before they decide to go global? Anyway David, I really appreciate that you took the time to comment. Stay safe mate and keep riding.👍🏼
@@GreenString Great that you could lower the seat height to suit your needs. The Explore has reduced suspension travel from 200 mm to 190 mm. How did you lower your T7? I do fancy the reliability of the T7, but it is too tall for me. For that reason, I have considered the Aprilia, Tuareg 660.
@@davidmallia628 Have a look at my modification video (if you haven't already) but basically I had a lowered seat fitted (minus 2 cm) then I lowered the suspension with a set of lowering links (minus another 2 cm) and finally dropped the forks about 10mms to level out the bike. I'm only 5,6-5,7 and I'm on the balls of my feet or flat footed on one side with the other foot on the peg. I'm more than happy with this set up.
The word top heavy 😂 will soon be apparent very quickly once you drop it off road . Practice makes perfect. Im doing things now in my 22 plate which i never thought possible on an adv bike
Yeah, since I made that video I took the bike on a longer solo trip (see solo adv on this channel) through 7 countries. It's a good way to understand it's long haul abilities. I did some remote trail riding in Finland and dropped the bike so I understand what your saying. I'm not a particularly good off road rider or even on road rider but I did notice trail riding was significantly easier than on my old GS. If your bored check part 2 of the video series and you'll see what I mean. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻
Correct. They introduced a TFT display for the world raid model. The standard Tenere got the new display this year... But only in Europe. The rest of the world still has the old display.
I agree, before I got the bike that's all I heard... The T7 is top heavy. It feels perfectly normal to me. I was out on the T7 today... It just gets better & better. 😁👍🏻
Truth about Yamaha's hate for the US market! No versions, no TFT, no Rally, no LED, no modes... We get maybe 10 factory accessories, Europe and the UK get over a hundred. It's ridiculous that I had to order my factory accessories from the UK, and even more ridiculous that in some cases they were cheaper than the same item in the US.
I ask the same question over and over again... Why? I doesn't make any sense to alienate such a huge market. The demand is obviously there. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated. 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏻
@@GreenStringI was fortunate enough to get a T7 here in the 🇺🇸in the first lottery fiasco go around. I have a feeling that Yamaha couldn’t keep up with the demand if they offered all the models. So, they send small numbers to create a greater demand. Just a theory. Cheers for 🇺🇸
@@skiphalbakken6499 If it was their intention to create huge demand in the US by “choking” the market of T7’s I think we can all agree they have succeeded 😂Stay safe, keep riding and thanks for taking the time to comment.🇬🇧🇺🇸👍🏼
@@GreenString: It would be really cool if someone invented a "personal" scale or Microscale device that makes fuel for bikes. Someday, we may need one. Apocolyptic Distopia is a real world possibility for sure.
Love your new bike mate, I have just bought myself a lovely blue 2022 model and I can’t stay off it. I’m about the same height as you and did the same mods…low seat and lowering links. I also raised the forks 9mm up through the yokes to balance the front, I gave it 4 turns more preload and it’s handling perfect. Like yourself I was happy enough with the bike as standard on the road but off road it’s easier to dab the foot now. You’ll be surprised how good these things are off road 😊 ps I don’t get it either about the bike being you heavy…I don’t find it any worse then my previous bikes
Hi mate. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I haven’t dropped my forks yet and to be honest I haven’t noticed a massive difference in the bikes ability to turn faster. Did you notice a more original balance to the bike once you dropped the forks? I’d be interested to know as at the moment I’m sat on the fence.
@@GreenString hi, yes def adjust the forks it balances the bike much better. I'm fairness I've been riding bikes a long time and have a background in racing from an early age and am very experienced and I ride the bike fairly hard on the road..I've even had the pegs scraping on cornrers. The bike as standard has a real nice quick turn into corners which you lose dropping the rear..it feels more lazy to turn. You may like this ok, but I wasn't keen. When I dropped the front it brought the handling right back to where it should be. I recommend it 👍🏻
If I can remember correctly I was seeing if the engine can still pull away at low revs in a high gear. Basically just seeing what the torque was like.👍🏻
@@maikus.1 Yeah, it’s a beast. But I ride around on it like I’m driving miss Daisy 😂. Thanks for taking the time to comment mate, it’s appreciated. Stay safe, keep riding 🤙🏻
I’m a big Honda fan but when I saw the bottom of the engine (look at the sump) I realised the bike would not be suitable for what I wanted. I’ve dropped the Tenere 2cms now and the bike is fine.
@@GreenString I assume you went for the lower seat? If so is there big difference to "standard"? Less cushion maybe, but is it at same wider? Very interested in getting T7 someday, but as about 175cm's it might need slight lowering to be more comfortable in terrain.
@@jothain Hi mate. I think I can be of assistance as I had similar questions as you before I got the bike. I have an inside leg measurement of about 31 inches ( I’m a shorty). I opted for the lower seat, so seat height now about 2 cm/s lower. This was fine for me on the ROAD but I knew I would need a little more in the off road environment. I am used to riding relatively tall bikes, I currently own a GS, so I’m comfortable not totally flat footing, you may be different.I also backed of the preload a few clicks, it made a very small amount of difference, but better than nothing. (I weigh 70 kg without riding kit). I fitted lowering links a couple of days ago. I opted for a 2 cm reduction. So total height loss now 4 cm. I am now very happy. I can just about get the balls of my feet on both sides on the ground at the same time and comfortably flat foot one foot with the other on the peg. No shifting of backside off the seat required. I hope this helps. I think I will expand on this subject or even make a separate video for short riders on my next video. Lowered seat is same width as standard just less padding at the front part. It is less comfortable in my opinion BUT the more I ride the more I can tolerate it. It’s such a personal thing it’s hard to quantify comfort.
@@GreenString thanks for the input. I suspect I'd have to maybe go similar route then. I'm fine on my XT600. I have to slightly tip toe both feet if I'm fully upright seated, but I'm fine with that even on terrain. No problem at all. I believe T7 is very slightly taller bike,though I don't have a clue about the suspension difference. I think I just gotta look when nearby dealers have model and visit and try it. I know I wouldn't like to change suspension settings to get lower height. Clearance is what makes these things work after all way intended.
@@jothain I totally agree. I didn’t want to put any lowering links in but it was just unrealistic for me to ride off road at that height ( with my skill level) 2 cm/s is very little loss of ground clearance so I can live with that. Sounds like you could probably get away with just a lowered seat.
In the apocalypse you’re gonna need an electric vehicle as gasoline goes bad in about 6 months and will be totally unusable in about a year. But for as long as the battery lasts generating electricity is easy :) Great video though.
True, but thinking about it a good old fashioned bicycle would even trump an electric vehicle? Loving the Tenere though, way better than I expected. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe & keep riding.👍🏼
Picked up my world raid 3 days ago. Already easily the best bike ive ever owned and ive been riding for 20+ years, so ive had quite a few bikes
Congratulations mate. I would have got one but it's even taller than the standard 😩 but what a stunning bike. Stay safe buddy and thanks for taking the time to comment👍🏻
Just bought the same exact bike in tek camo (2023) three months ago here in the US. I absolutely love it. Does everything I need it to do very well. Sure wish mine had that TFT display 😢! It looks really sharp. I wonder if one day Yamaha will see it by it self to put on. Enjoy sir !
Hi. It’s like I mentioned in the video how can Yamaha continue to supply the American market with the older LCD dash? I’m sure there must be a valid reason but it is beyond me. Other variants are also available now in certain countries in Europe, a travel and extreme version. I read a lot on forums about how difficult it is to get hold of a Tenere in the USA and yet in Europe you can easily pick one up new or used (although admittedly I did have to wait 4 months for my 2023 model). Oh well rant over. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s really appreciated. Stay safe and keep riding.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏼
As a former GS owner, I rode a T7 at a demo dav event and started planning the sale of my BMW about 10 minutes into the ride. You'll feel the top heaviness the first time you drop it on a trail. Work on your deadlifts :) Beyond that, it's a great machine, and plenty of mods are available to elevate it further. An ECU tune will smooth out that throttle on/off switch feeling.
Great advice mate thanks. I am very conscious that it's a difficult beast to pick up and it's something I'm going to have to practice as I'm flying solo later in the year around Eastern Europe on the TET. Drops are inevitable. I always found the GS pretty easy to pick up. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏻
Sold my GS and Have the T-7 awesome Bike!!🤩
Cracking bike. Bringing back some memories from my time at PRB.
Happy to take you down memory lane. I did 5 years myself there, great times. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Stay safe and keep on riding 👍🏻🤙🏻
Im loving the look of this bike & im actually very interested in trying one.
The T7 really is a revalation to ride after owning a GS for nearly a decade. It got it in military green because I asked myself "what would Wookie do"? Which incidentally is what I ask myself now with all my life related problems... "What would Wookie do"? Try it, it works😁👍🏻
Glad you like the new bike, it looks awesome. I saw one of these (in the hands of a skilled rider) take on the roughest off-road terrain that Wales has, a fantastically capable machine 👍
I will be doing similar stuff with my bike in the coming weeks. I’m planning on an epic ride out to Starbucks and back. 🤣 Yes you are absolutely right these pro riders have unbelievable skill and demonstrate how capable these big bikes are. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated👍🏼
Yamaha needs to bring the improvements and different trims to the USA. We have a huge interest in the middleweight ADV segment.
I totally agree mate. I cannot for the life of me work out why they are not providing the US market with the same as the European. As far as I know us Europeans get bikes made in France. US & Australia get bikes made in Japan... Which, when you think about it is even more crazy as Yamaha is a Japanese company. You would think it would be the other way round!
@@GreenString I took ownership of one of the first 2023’s in Northeast of the US and I was disappointed to find out the the only thing on this machine that is a 2023 is the color. All the upgrades that I had been reading and seeing about were not on it. 😢
Another thing we go to our dealerships to purchase genuine Yamaha parts that other parts of the world can get and we are told they aren’t in the system. I do love the T7.
@@davehartsock9106 I wasn't aware that parts were an issue as well. That's interesting. I do find it strange that Yamaha have not at least explained why this is and when they intend to match the current European line up with the US. Or would this jepodise sales? It must be very frustrating. Regardless, thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏻
@@GreenString so right from the beginning, I had a small wish list that I gave to the dealership once I took ownership of the bike, such as Yamaha grip pads, Yamaha quick release, headlight guard, WR 450 foot pegs, break reservoir and ABS sensor guard for Yamaha Tracer, 700. They came back and said they couldn’t get any of this stuff. I know there is a supply chain issue with all manufacturers. I even checked a dealership in Florida and they pretty much said the same thing.
Unbelievable, I’m speechless. 😔
An excellent down to earth & first impression review. Was great to camp with yourself and Jas at the ABR and hopefully catch you next year 😁🍻
Cheers Rob. I’m really beginning to bond with the Tenere now. Although that said I’m still commuting on the old GS. It’s such a great bike. Oh, and a Green String sticker is winging it’s way to you as we speak. It was a genuine pleasure to have a beer and a laugh with you. I’m sure our paths will cross again. Stay safe and keep riding.👍🏼
@@GreenString top man, I am just in the process of sorting a larger top box, I currently have a small collection of stickers to apply but I’m not starting that project until I’ve positioned yours first 😂
@@robwhitby9152 Haha. Cheers mate👍🏼
Nice vdo...unbiased views and prospectives. Nice music too...
Thank you mate, especially for taking the time to comment. It’s really appreciated. Stay safe.👍🏼
Somehow it feels that first when bikes got fuel tanks very low, underseat etc. all of the sudden everything else has become "top heavy".
Marketing people know their stuff 😂
Mate, I totally agree with you.👍🏼🤣
Congrats , she looks stunning . Happy smiles and safe miles on her 👍🤘
Cheers Matt, appreciate your kind words mate. 👍🏼🍻
After riding the GS for decades, going back to the R100’s and have enjoyed every one. I stopped buying new when they became water cooled and computers with two wheels and ordered my last new bike without ABS back then as it was very basic and in my opinion not as safe as my right wrist.
I bought the standard T700 and kept the 1200 GS but rarely rode either for a few years and as the trip to Africa was aborted, the Yamaha was sold.
This year I bought the World Raid and like it so much the GS has gone.
Have serviced and repaired bikes for the last 59 years (not a typo error) do not look forward to spending a whole day changing the plugs…..I drink a lot of coffee whilst working on the bike!!!!
Have lowered the bike 40mm with dog bone suspension links and can assure everyone it has not in any way effected the handling of the bike on road one jot.
The suspension on the WR compared to my last T700 is far better, I’ve stiffened the ride as is my preference and it handles incredibly well, providing your riding style is smooth.
The brakes work well, many complain about the rear being inadequate but as it should only be used as a support to the front and when stationery it again is very capable.
Would I go back to a GS? No, I don’t think I would. On today’s road network, why do I need 1300cc’s, and where would I use all that power?
The Tenere 700 is an incredibly capable machine for all things and trust me, for the short time I’ve had the WR, it will keep up with sports bikes on the curves but it won’t reach speeds of 150 plus mph…..thankfully.
The standard exhaust is in the wrong place in my opinion and not the most attractive but can easily be replaced with many of the after market products available and improves the looks considerably.
I have long trips planned in 2024 and this bike has renewed my interest for travel.
This was a great review, look forward to watching videos of the planned modifications.
Thank you Mr Capp for one of the most interesting comments I have read in years. My biking journey seems to mirror yours in many ways. I ran my 1200LC for nearly 10 years, I loved it. It was the basic version but I do need reliability as I commute all year round. The GS was beginning to feel very tired and niggles and gremlins were starting to creep in (not starting when wet, etc) so I went for the T7 after I had been quietly watching the reviews and stalking in the shadows of the forums for years.
I quickly realised I could not justify keeping 2 bikes and recently sold my GS to a pensioner who seemed to know a thing or two about bikes. The thought of my trusty GS living in a nice warm garage, being properly cared for seemed a suitable retirement plan for my bike. I had beaten the crap out of her (see my back catalogue of videos).
The T7 has exceeded all my expectations. I now wonder why it has taken me so long to go back to a more useable, less heavy bike. I used to own the old Africa Twin and Transalp, both were extremely capable, just like the Yamaha.
I’ve since taken the T7 on a nice long trip to understand it a bit better, you may have seen the videos, if not, and you have some time, check them out. Either way I’ve finally fitted some heated grips and a few other odds and sods the bike feels very capable and long distance ready. I intend to go to Morocco next year. Simply put I love it. Stay safe and keep riding brother.
@@GreenString in that case, we may just meet up in a bar in Casablanca….or somewhere.
Looks good, have fun.
Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍🏼
Very nice! My Tenere 700 is due to arrive in August.
I really didn’t think the Tenere would be as good as it is. I’m confident your going to love it. 👍🏼
Congratulations on your new bike .. I look forward to seeing you with eyeliner and a shaggy hairdo from now on in your vids :) .. If you find the seat too hard .. I modified my Africa Twin seat .. If you remove the staples on three sides and peel back the seat cover back towards the rear of the seat and sand the "skin" off the foam, it opens the foam cells and makes it softer, I also cut a slit in the foam where the base of my spine sits to reduce the pressure .. it improved things for me for very little cost .. looking forward to the future vids ..
Haha, cheers mate. I'm just starting to "bond" with the bike. Since that video I've dropped her 2 cm and now I'm way more confident I'll be braver on the off road sections... But I'll still fall off a lot! Massive thanks for the seat tip. I've got to try a bit of long distance first but if it's litterally still a pain in the arse I will try your mod. Stay safe, thanks for the comment and keep riding👍🏻
30 seconds in an i already like the video cuz this is the exact mindset i had going in, im getting my tenere after work today already did the paper work 😅
Mate, I’m so happy for you. Nothing beats that new bike feeling👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 And now the modifications begin😉
Big fan of the new ride mate 👌 glad "she feels tight" too 👀
Ohhh yeah, she's tight... Till she becomes "loose" or "baggy" 😂
Love the new bike. I have been secretly looking at the Tenere for sometime to do a bit more off road stuff. I do like the colour. Looking forward to see what Farkling you do. Oh and calling it Toecutter and referring to it as “her” is covering all the PC angles, but the real Toecutter will be turning in his grave 😁. Enjoy the new travel bike. 👍
I was watching the video back and realised I was calling him…her. I think it’s because I shot the intro after I picked the bike up which basically means the bike had a sex change in the first 30 kms. Now it identifies as a bike so I should be ok. Yeah, I’ve been lurking in the Tenere forums and watching videos literally for years now. I was pinning hopes on the Transalp but it’s about as bland as a bike gets (although I’m sure it’s very good). I’m still bonding with the bike but I’m liking it more and more. Farkles are complete (for now, because let’s face it that never ends) and I’m editing the video. I guess the real test is that I noticed myself glancing back at the bike before I went indoors with a smile on my face.😁
How the paths of life share some similarities sometimes... now both of you drive the same bikes as Jörg and I do: Tenere and ATAS... :-) Congratz on your new ride, I wish you lots of joyful and accident-free miles on it. Keep the rubber side down... :-)
Thanks Christian. I'm really liking the Tenere now, it's growing on me every time I ride it way, way more nimble than the GS. I'm not sure if Jason is considering a middle weight bike but I think he loves his AT too much, especially DCT. Stay safe my freind and keep riding 👍🏻
Hi Steve lovely bit of kit. I had a Yamaha900 Tracer and I loved that bike "naughty" is the word. My current steed is terribly well behaved 650 Royal Enfield. Take and enjoy. Paul.
I had to move my GS yesterday….Jesus it’s amazing how quickly you forget how big it is compared to the Tenere. Mind you I still love the old girl. I’m going to commute to work on the old beemer this morning. If the GS is a Lancaster bomber, the Tenere is a Spitfire. 😂 I’ve heard sooo many good things about the Enfield. Apparently they have sold buckets of them. Probably a future classic right there. Stay safe my freind.
@@GreenString Cheers Steve you too.
Im seriously thinking of giving up my tenere 1200 for this t700.i love how nimble and light they feel compared to the big 1200 and mpg would be a lot better even though i get around 50 to 55 mpg on the 12..Yes id say the seat would be 1 of the first upgrades.Thanks for sharing beautiful machine congrats.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I was pushing my GS around my driveway yesterday and couldn't believe how heavy in comparison it was to moving the Tenere round. The same translates when riding. It's like flying a B52 bomber then jumping in the cockpit of a Mustang fighter. 😂👍🏻
Hey Steve great new ride , I like you love my GSA but we know they are far too heavy for any serious of road adventures, looking forward to the next episode 👍I saw you from a distance at ABR so sorry didn’t get a chance to say hello , perhaps next time , take care ride safe mate 👌👊👍
Hi, thanks mate. The ABR…mmmm I don’t think I’ll be going again. The event itself is brilliant and everyone seemed to love it but it’s not my thing. It just strikes me as very over commercialised. I think if I lived in the UK I would go again but the cost of travel from Germany does not warrant it. Jason and me both agreed we would have had more fun spending 5 days in Scandinavia on the TET, and it would have been cheaper. Still I cannot moan, I’ve got a new bike! Stay safe mate.👍🏼
@@GreenString my sentiments exactly on the ABR , I think we just use it as a good weekend away with the lads and don’t read too much else into it , personally I would rather jump on Eurostar and have jaunt round Europe, but at least it is a weekend away , looking forward to your adventures on new bike , do you think Jason will head down the lighter bike route ?
Jason was pinning his hopes on the Transalp. He got a long overnight test ride on it (because you can forget test riding at the ABR) and he wasn’t impressed at all. I think he is now totally converted to DCT. He sat on my Tenere and immediately hated it as it was too tall for him. He likes to flat foot. He is however interested in a really small dual sport, think CRF 300. What did prick his ears up was the cheap Chinese off road bikes he saw at the ABR. Next year we are off to Northern Africa. I reckon he will still be on the Africa Twin but we will see.
@@GreenString Chinese from an AT I don’t think so , one of our guys managed to get out on an Aprilia Touareg 650 and he said it was a lot than he was expecting, pain in the arse when trying to decide, first world problems mate 😆
Take care gents 👍👌
Nice work on the new machine as they are awesome. I have just picked up a World Raid version and did 700km day 1 and 300km next day and love it (I’ve owned 6 x 1200 GS). The World Raid feels smaller as the tanks are lower and it carries the weight lower compared to the standard version but they are a little taller (I am only 5’9” and no issues).
Well your definitely not messing around when it comes to getting the milage done! Great work. I agree with you, the Tenere is an excellent bike. I've never even sat on a world raid bit I imagine higher end suspension, twin tanks and host of other features just put the icing on the cake. I'm currently out on a multi week tour, heading up to Finland. The bikes performing very well. Stay safe, thanks for the comment and keep riding 👍🏻
@@GreenString yeah mate cheers I enjoyed the standard bike for a couple of years and it was fun. Never intended to buy a World Raid but I rode it and the suspension and the lower tank/weight carriage alone were what saw me hand my cash over quickly. There are a number of other little changes but I don’t notice them. You enjoy your trip and stay safe as well.
I'm trying to figure out the minimum height to feel comfortable riding a T7, you being 5'9 can you put both feet flat on the ground when you are on the T7?
@@hugo8851 no…it’s a scenario of one foot on the ground which is mostly fine until you get into hard terrain. But Ive been riding along time so I can manage it. You can also do a lowering link which I am not that keen on as it changes geometry a bit. But yeah it’s tall.
have the bike as well. 2020 model. changed the fuel tank for acerbis one. as the stock one has not a good rust protection on it. + it holds more and empty weight compared its a lot lighter.
springs depending your ride style. i would not change em from the get go. as all road its pritty spot on if you have it springed on your weight. [ i have got hyper pro on 100 kg rider and im looking for softer for off road. on-road perfect would not change a thing]
Hi mate. I’ve seen a few of the larger acerbis tanks. I believe they are also lighter than stock, which does ask the question why Yamaha didn’t fit a plastic tank from the start? I have no intention of changing the springs yet. I’m only 70 kg so theoretically they should be OK for me but I’m yet to take the bike off road so we will see. Also I’m not a in any way a hard core rider. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated. Stay safe and keep riding.👍🏼
@@GreenString that is an easy awnser. So thy can charge more. The world raid 😅
Great review, thanks. Im getting an adventure bike, decision driven by arthritis and comfort requirements. Contenders are aT7, AT, and a GS1200/1250 low chassis. It was interesting to hear your opinion but if you had to choose one, which would you go for? Thanks 👍
I guess that is the question of all questions. In my humble opinion, if comfort is your primary need then the GS is the king. The T7 is wide of the mark in terms of comfort. I can happily sit on a GS all day (even with a low seat) and have pretty much zero issues. As for the AT, my mate has the Adv Sport version with DCT, electronic suspension etc, etc and he also loves it. I think the electronic package on the GS is better, the AT is overly complicated and not particularly user friendly. There really is only one problem with the GS and that is everybody has one!!! I guess this speaks volumes for the bike. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Good look with your choice and I hope this helps.👍🏻
@@GreenString thanks for the detailed reply, I appreciate you taking the time. I have ridden a couple of GS models and really like them, especially the GSA shift cam engine although that is beyond my budget. I'm going to try the others and include a moving it about test on all of them too. I like the idea of the simplicity of the T7 and there are lowering links and comfort seats to make the bike suit my needs. I'm also thinking about a little bit of light off road use too. I will have to see what the budget is when I have sold my other bikes. If I go GS my preferred choice is the 1200/1250 GSA TE or the Rallye. I'm going to the ABR Festival this June in the UK so that will be a good source of info and test rides. Thanks again for your help, the BMW is the favourite in many ways and thanks for confirming that with your advice 👍
My GS was a 2014 model and was completely basic. No ES suspension, nothing (except heated grips). The dealer told me I was the first person he had sold a basic GS with no extras in 15 years. So I get your point about simplicity and that’s a reason also I was drawn to the T7. I did a video on my GS at 100,000km it was pretty much bomb proof and I think that had a lot to do with it’s basic nature.
@@GreenString thanks, I will check that out. I'm a firm believer in minimal gadgets and it's not a deal breaker for me. Some I would like but the more you have, there are more opportunities for things to fail. 👍
Very nice Steve, you should have popped in for a coffee and show it off.
Cheers mate. You know what’s annoying? I couldn’t get it booked in for its first 1000km service until the end of the month and I’m already on 500Km. That means I’m commuting back to work on the Lancaster bomber of a bike (BMW) for the majority of the month. First world problems eh! I’m working every weekend for the rest of the month (That’s good not bad - more 💰)but I do have a free weekend on the 05th - 06th August if your free that weekend I can pop round for a egg banjo. Let me know via WhatsApp..then I can convert you back to bikes 😉 stay safe dude👍🏼
Nice! Enjoy it. I’m fancying a World Raid, but I’ll need to test the seat height. Yes, very naughty 😎
I can only imagine the World Raid is Very-Very naughty. 😁
Very nice looking bike what do you think about the seat and how would it feel on long days on the road also if you have a passenger on the back you think it will be conforble ?
Well I’ve done a big tour on the bike now (video out soon) and I can confirm that you can do big miles with the low seat but it could be much better. I don’t want to spend huge amounts of money on an aftermarket seat that may end up being no better so I’m going to try a Cool Cover (Google cool covers) and see how I get on. Naturally this is only my opinion and others may suffer badly with the seat, equally others may have no problem with it. I have not taken a passenger on the bike so I cannot comment on that. I hope this helps. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏼
@@GreenString thanks!!!
I wish you many happy miles on the new bike!!!
I'm just about to make the same trade. I am worried about missing my gsa though.
Yeah, I know the feeling. I attempted to keep my GS and the T7 but riding through winter one of the bikes just wasn’t getting the attention it needed. With a heavy heart I sold my GS to a pensioner with a warm garage, who promised to look after it. It was like handing over an old friend. I watch my old videos from time to time with my GS in it, such a brilliant bike. On a positive note the T7 is exciting, raw, primitive and makes you feel like a Dakar hero every time you swing a leg over it. Do I miss my GS? Definitely. Do I regret getting the T7? Definitely not. Thanks for the comment. It’s really appreciated 👍🏼
Oh my goodness!!!!!! That is a awesome looking bike..... I am so so so so very happy for you..... Congratulations my brother. Did you keep the BMW ? Live safe and ride safe
Hello my friend. There really is nothing like that new bike feeling. When I went to pick it up I was like a kid a Christmas. I couldn’t even sleep the night before.😂. I’m keeping the BMW for as long as financially possible. I love that bike so much it has taken me all over Europe I’d be sad to see it go. It’s a bit battered and bruised but it’s like an old friend, no I really want to keep it as a second bike, shaft drive in the winter is a big bonus! I’ll be taking the new Tenere on its first big outing at the end of summer. It will also be my first big solo trip so should be interesting. As always stay safe and keep riding.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏼
I hear everybody complaining about it being a very tall bike, I would like to know what would be the minimum height you must have to feel comfortable in an unmodified T7.
I have a 31inch inseam. I’ve pretty much exclusively ridden tall bikes, so I am quite comfortable on tip toes. Unmodified (standard seat, with standard suspension) would be too tall and impractical for me. With the lowered seat only I’m happy to ride on the road. Include a 2cm lowering link and I’m confident off-road as well.
Regarding the notchy gearbox. Mine was as well. Then I moved the gear lever up one notch purely to be able to get my boots under it when standing up. Much smoother now. Just the wrong angle for smooth gear change. Strangely, I have ridden Tens which are smooth from stock.
Yeah I’ve heard differing reviews some say smooth others not. Either way I need to give it time to bed in a bit. Thanks for the tip and taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated.👍🏼
America still hasn't even gotten the world raid model yet
That’s insane. They are even putting out a special edition version of the world raid over here. There are now 4 versions of the standard Tenere in certain European countries. I cannot for the life of me work out why they would be so slow for the American market.
Yahama are missing out on a huge market sorry to say. I live in England so any of the T7's are readily available. All the European T7's are assembled in France. The USA/Canada bikes are made in Japan I believe.
Your so right. I'm a Brit living in Germany and if you want a T7 you don't have to look far. It did however take 5 months for my 2023 model to arrive. I could have had a brand new 22 model immediately. Thanks for the comment mate. 👍🏻
Congratulations Uncle, welcome to the dark side 🔥 🎉 No you need to wait even longer on Jason’s calibration of the AT 😂
Haha…I never thought of that! It feels good to be welcomed into the dark side.👍🏼
@@GreenString i see a bright future for you young Padawan
The American version still has the big clunky turn indicators as well..
I know mate. Someone needs to remind Yamaha in Japan that we are now in the 21st Century. 👍🏼
@@GreenString I hear you mate..I have a 2022 model myself..I would love to see the rally or the world raid come to the US as well.. enjoy it also if you adjust the throttle cable it will take out a lot that twitchy feel
@@gabrielkopp2036 Thanks for tip and especially for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated. Stay safe and keep riding.👍🏼🇺🇸🇬🇧
@@GreenString enjoy your tenere 700 it's beast off road..
Yup!
Is your Top end little clacky sounding? when luging the Engine?
I cannot say I’ve ever noticed anything abnormal. That said I rode a GS for 10 years before the T7 and that sounded like a bag of spanner’s in a tumble dryer!
Oh yeah, the seat was like a board on the Tracer, had to get it upgraded.
Bike looks sharp! My brother has an older model, the generic blue one, but this color and the updated lights and blinkers is very cool👌🏻👌🏻 don’t go easy on her😁👊🏻 there’s a nice channel (ARiemann1 I believe) from a dude who puts the t7 through its paces:)
Haha, I’ve been stalking around all the Tenere channels and forums for a while looking for any weaknesses in the bike before I ordered one but I could only find praise for the bike and your right it’s one helluva tough bike! I’ll check that channel out, thanks for the tip.👍🏼
would the seat be comfy after a few hour riding on road ??
Every riders back side is different so I can only pass on my experience I've had with the low seat. I have now, on many occasions, ridden the bike for multiple days over long distance, so yes you can do it. Is it comfy? In short no. I thought about getting an aftermarket seat but there is no way of knowing if this will solve the problem. So my next move is to get a Cool Cover seat cover (google Cool Cover) and try that. If that fails I'm trying a bicycle riders padded short. If that fails I'll just keep riding the bike. It's that good I won't lose much sleep over an aching backside. Thanks for taking the time to comment, stay safe. 👍🏻
GLORIOUS MACHINE
i would fight a bear if it tried to hurt my lovely T700
Hahah fair point! 👍🏼
I find myself short shifting all the time due to the T7s wide torque curve.
Yeah, I agree. Now I've had the bike a while I have to remind myself to give it some beans in between shifts for fun. The engine is excellent. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻
I see a bike video with toecutter as title , im watching.
That’s because you sir, not only have good taste, but are also a legend👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
What bash plate and hand guards did you get? The bike looks great! I just picked up a 24 t7 in the same color, it is a great bike.
Bash plate is from the Yamaha parts catalogue. The hand guards are from Barkbusters. I’m loving the T7, it’s not even a year old and it’s taken me to 10 different countries and I’ve racked up 20,000km already…it’s having a hard life
Thanks for the reply! I was having a hard time finding handguards locally, I just ordered some bark busters from procycle. I appreciate the transfer of knowledge I get from channels like yours. Bash plate is next. The t7 is quite a bit different than my dr650. I feel like I'm on a space shuttle when I ride the yamaha 😂. Do you think that engine guards are a necessity? The bars on the t7 seem to move alot more than the bars on my dr650 and yz250. I'm thinking that the handguards on the t7 wouldn't keep the plastics on the bike from hitting the ground, like my other two bikes. Due to the extra range of motion on the t7. 20,000 km is awesome! I'm looking forward to checking out more of your videos!
Sounds great. Regarding the crash bars…no they are definitely not necessary. The Barkbusters take the hits for you (Trust me, I’ve dropped it enough now). I’ve only got the frontal crash bars fitted so I can attach additional luggage (2x 6ltr Kriega bags). I’m toying with the idea of removing them to reduce unnecessary weight but I generally do long distance riding so the extra weight distribution of kit is helpful. Personally I would go for a plastic bash guard if I was buying again, sacrificial but much lighter than the beefy Yamaha one I have.
And why did the UK, not get the Explore version. Lower seat, at 860mm, better wind protection, and bigger fuel tank.
Yeah I noticed that. The explore and the extreme version both came out in the early part of 2023 (after I had ordered my bike). Curiously the explore only came out in a select few European countries, including Germany, where I am. I would have been tempted by the explore due to the lower height but you have to cough up for the pannier frames that I didn’t need so it actually made more sense just to get the standard and lower it myself. I didn’t need a larger screen and the tank isn’t actually bigger it’s the same as standard (16 ltr). But you make an interesting point. Whydo only a few countries get these models? Your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps they are just testing the market before they decide to go global? Anyway David, I really appreciate that you took the time to comment. Stay safe mate and keep riding.👍🏼
@@GreenString Great that you could lower the seat height to suit your needs. The Explore has reduced suspension travel from 200 mm to 190 mm. How did you lower your T7? I do fancy the reliability of the T7, but it is too tall for me. For that reason, I have considered the Aprilia, Tuareg 660.
@@davidmallia628 Have a look at my modification video (if you haven't already) but basically I had a lowered seat fitted (minus 2 cm) then I lowered the suspension with a set of lowering links (minus another 2 cm) and finally dropped the forks about 10mms to level out the bike. I'm only 5,6-5,7 and I'm on the balls of my feet or flat footed on one side with the other foot on the peg. I'm more than happy with this set up.
@@GreenString Yes my height, with 31 inch inseam. Thanks! I will look into your lowering video. Cheers, and safe riding!
T 7 4 life
Ohhh Yeahhhh👍🏼
The word top heavy 😂 will soon be apparent very quickly once you drop it off road . Practice makes perfect. Im doing things now in my 22 plate which i never thought possible on an adv bike
Yeah, since I made that video I took the bike on a longer solo trip (see solo adv on this channel) through 7 countries. It's a good way to understand it's long haul abilities. I did some remote trail riding in Finland and dropped the bike so I understand what your saying. I'm not a particularly good off road rider or even on road rider but I did notice trail riding was significantly easier than on my old GS. If your bored check part 2 of the video series and you'll see what I mean. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻
@GreenString I'll check out your other videos pal 👍
Maybe new dash screen is an update for 2023 model?
Correct. They introduced a TFT display for the world raid model. The standard Tenere got the new display this year... But only in Europe. The rest of the world still has the old display.
@@GreenString looks kinda nice, reminds me of BMW display, just in vertical orientation
I never thought of that but your right it does have a similar look to the BMW screen. Not a bad thing in my opinion.
@@GreenStringlooks like the rest of the trims got the new screen for 2024
lol top heavy is for weak ppl i got my 21 t7 sold my afrika twin for t7 and love it best bike for me
I agree, before I got the bike that's all I heard... The T7 is top heavy. It feels perfectly normal to me. I was out on the T7 today... It just gets better & better. 😁👍🏻
@@GreenString yep bike is super good and even better if u get 16t front sprocket if u do long rides u will love it
@@grego10r Thanks for the tip. Much appreciated 👍🏼
Sold my f800gs for t7. I love t7.❤❤❤
I’d be sold if it had some more hp..no much just 95-100 or so..lacks power at the top
Truth about Yamaha's hate for the US market! No versions, no TFT, no Rally, no LED, no modes... We get maybe 10 factory accessories, Europe and the UK get over a hundred. It's ridiculous that I had to order my factory accessories from the UK, and even more ridiculous that in some cases they were cheaper than the same item in the US.
I ask the same question over and over again... Why? I doesn't make any sense to alienate such a huge market. The demand is obviously there. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated. 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🏻
@@GreenStringI was fortunate enough to get a T7 here in the 🇺🇸in the first lottery fiasco go around. I have a feeling that Yamaha couldn’t keep up with the demand if they offered all the models. So, they send small numbers to create a greater demand. Just a theory. Cheers for 🇺🇸
@@skiphalbakken6499 If it was their intention to create huge demand in the US by “choking” the market of T7’s I think we can all agree they have succeeded 😂Stay safe, keep riding and thanks for taking the time to comment.🇬🇧🇺🇸👍🏼
In an apocolytic distopia, finding gas over extended periods will be impossible.
Haha that true. Look forward to my next video where I review my new bicycle.😁👍🏼
@@GreenString: It would be really cool if someone invented a "personal" scale or Microscale device that makes fuel for bikes.
Someday, we may need one.
Apocolyptic Distopia is a real world possibility for sure.
Love your new bike mate, I have just bought myself a lovely blue 2022 model and I can’t stay off it. I’m about the same height as you and did the same mods…low seat and lowering links. I also raised the forks 9mm up through the yokes to balance the front, I gave it 4 turns more preload and it’s handling perfect. Like yourself I was happy enough with the bike as standard on the road but off road it’s easier to dab the foot now. You’ll be surprised how good these things are off road 😊 ps I don’t get it either about the bike being you heavy…I don’t find it any worse then my previous bikes
Hi mate. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I haven’t dropped my forks yet and to be honest I haven’t noticed a massive difference in the bikes ability to turn faster. Did you notice a more original balance to the bike once you dropped the forks? I’d be interested to know as at the moment I’m sat on the fence.
@@GreenString hi, yes def adjust the forks it balances the bike much better. I'm fairness I've been riding bikes a long time and have a background in racing from an early age and am very experienced and I ride the bike fairly hard on the road..I've even had the pegs scraping on cornrers. The bike as standard has a real nice quick turn into corners which you lose dropping the rear..it feels more lazy to turn. You may like this ok, but I wasn't keen. When I dropped the front it brought the handling right back to where it should be. I recommend it 👍🏻
@@mbal4052 Brilliant, thanks for the advice, I'll give it go afterall it's not as if it's not reversable. Stay safe👍🏻
@@GreenString yes it's very easy to do, but make sure you torque the bolts correctly..don't overtighten them. Sorry if I'm patronising you 👍🏻🤣
@@mbal4052 Trust me, I need all the help I can get😂😂👍🏻
Why are you on 6th gear at 70km? 😅
If I can remember correctly I was seeing if the engine can still pull away at low revs in a high gear. Basically just seeing what the torque was like.👍🏻
@@GreenString alright that makes sense.. on my T7 I only feel it needs 6th after 140km
@@maikus.1 Yeah, it’s a beast. But I ride around on it like I’m driving miss Daisy 😂. Thanks for taking the time to comment mate, it’s appreciated. Stay safe, keep riding 🤙🏻
Why not Honda Transalp, is lower
I’m a big Honda fan but when I saw the bottom of the engine (look at the sump) I realised the bike would not be suitable for what I wanted. I’ve dropped the Tenere 2cms now and the bike is fine.
@@GreenString I assume you went for the lower seat? If so is there big difference to "standard"? Less cushion maybe, but is it at same wider? Very interested in getting T7 someday, but as about 175cm's it might need slight lowering to be more comfortable in terrain.
@@jothain Hi mate. I think I can be of assistance as I had similar questions as you before I got the bike. I have an inside leg measurement of about 31 inches ( I’m a shorty). I opted for the lower seat, so seat height now about 2 cm/s lower. This was fine for me on the ROAD but I knew I would need a little more in the off road environment. I am used to riding relatively tall bikes, I currently own a GS, so I’m comfortable not totally flat footing, you may be different.I also backed of the preload a few clicks, it made a very small amount of difference, but better than nothing. (I weigh 70 kg without riding kit). I fitted lowering links a couple of days ago. I opted for a 2 cm reduction. So total height loss now 4 cm. I am now very happy. I can just about get the balls of my feet on both sides on the ground at the same time and comfortably flat foot one foot with the other on the peg. No shifting of backside off the seat required. I hope this helps. I think I will expand on this subject or even make a separate video for short riders on my next video. Lowered seat is same width as standard just less padding at the front part. It is less comfortable in my opinion BUT the more I ride the more I can tolerate it. It’s such a personal thing it’s hard to quantify comfort.
@@GreenString thanks for the input. I suspect I'd have to maybe go similar route then. I'm fine on my XT600. I have to slightly tip toe both feet if I'm fully upright seated, but I'm fine with that even on terrain. No problem at all. I believe T7 is very slightly taller bike,though I don't have a clue about the suspension difference. I think I just gotta look when nearby dealers have model and visit and try it. I know I wouldn't like to change suspension settings to get lower height. Clearance is what makes these things work after all way intended.
@@jothain I totally agree. I didn’t want to put any lowering links in but it was just unrealistic for me to ride off road at that height ( with my skill level) 2 cm/s is very little loss of ground clearance so I can live with that. Sounds like you could probably get away with just a lowered seat.
In the apocalypse you’re gonna need an electric vehicle as gasoline goes bad in about 6 months and will be totally unusable in about a year. But for as long as the battery lasts generating electricity is easy :)
Great video though.
True, but thinking about it a good old fashioned bicycle would even trump an electric vehicle? Loving the Tenere though, way better than I expected. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe & keep riding.👍🏼
Why do test riders always give there height? Which totally irrelevant?? It’s the inside leg measurement that important!
Your absolutely correct. Inside leg measurement is the only thing that is relavant regarding seat height.