Yamaha T700 Review | 2 Weeks in the Saddle of the Tenere 700
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- Well thank you @EverySingleSunday for loaning me this amazing machine. Shop everything T7 here: amzn.to/3Eq4Vlk After two weeks in the saddle... Here are my thoughts of this neat machine. The first part of the video is the very first ride and the clips towards the end was my last day on this machine. Overall... it's a great bike. Yamaha will sell tons of them. Riders will love them. It is a Win! Win! in my book. What do you think?
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That’s what you call a proper review , pushing the bike to its limits on all roads brilliant 👍
Yes Sir! Thanks for watching.
instablaster...
Great job Kyle!! Fantastic review. You had me all the way. I will have to look at more!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the review, I always take note of your observations.
Thanks for watching!
I love your reviews. Real reviews, real life, on road, off road, between roads. Not just a few miles in one day followed by a boring overview.
Thanks for your support Brian! Now... I say it a lot... but we need to get out and ride together!!!
@@manybikes haha yes Sir and I always say I'm down for it. But hey, someday we'll hook up! I'm right where the 91/215/60 meet up. You are a very busy guy this year! You've stretched your legs far since Chap Moto.
I also linked this video to a guy I sub to that just got this same bike a few weeks ago. He's way back east and just got "back" into a little off-road riding. He was on a H-D. I'm sure he would appreciate this bike a little more seeing the places you took it.
Oh and just watching your videos has expanded much of what I do and where I go. Not afraid to admit I have stalked your locations and I have slowed and paused your videos for screenshots of streets and intersections and signs on bridges. Thats even how I found your sand test area and yes I ride up the concrete embankment on the side of baseline like you do in your videos. Makes me feel like a kid on a skateboard again. Lmao. Your lytle creek camping video is why I finally explored that area. I had several locations pinned and the day I went I choose a spot I never pinned and just went for it. Come to find out I was exactly where you camped but I didnt realize it until you pointed it out. (Sheep Creek trail) Cleghorn is not much to talk about but I love it cause you can exit the freeway, hit the trail, exit amd take the 138 back to the freeway and go back home without ever stopping. Well just for gas on the DRZ lmao. I really need a bigger tank. Hahahaha
Great review, I’m loving my T7 but the weather in the UK is awful at the moment. Looks great riding where you are
Thanks 👍 Our weather is pretty awesome! We are scheduled for SNOW tonight... but only up at 5k feet... we are at 1k so the snow "runs down our gutters"
Thx bro. Got the last kick about it to place the order. Good 360 review! Keep posting. 💪🏻
Awesome! Thank you. Enjoy your new bike, it's super fun!
Comprehensive, useful review. Thank you. Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
great review and cudos on all the work shooting this and getting all these angles
Labor of Love Jay!
@@manybikes I definitely shows 👍
Great reviews! Kudos Kyle
Thanks!
Nice review and some great riding on that big bike! 🍻
Yes, it is a fantastic machine. Fun to ride, that is for sure.
Really good review man, proper off roading, well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love doing these types of rides / videos. Thanks for watching.
That was a cool vib on the T 700 The aftermarket exhaust sounds great
Thanks! It's such a fun bike and the Akro is amazing!
Great review Kyle!...looking good that T7. I'm looking forward to see a review of the new KTM 890 Adv., looks pretty similar to the 790
Coming soon! My buddy just picked up the 890 Rally on Friday! We will ride soon and that video will be forthcoming!
Great video! I did 10,000km with mine this past summer. Excellent bike. However, I just sold it and will explain why. I am a small guy, 5’5” and 140lbs. I ride solo most of the time and when the bike is loaded with gear for a weekend trip, I can barely pick it up when I drop it offroad. I wasn’t pushing to bike to it’s full potential or challenging myself because of the simple fact that it’s a big bike for someone my size to be adventure riding offroad solo. I’ll be building up a KTM 500 with rally fairing this winter. The on road comfort will be terrible compared to the Tenere but everything is a compromise. If anyone is considering solo rides with an adventure bike in serious offroad, a dual sport might be a better option. If you ride in a group or don’t push it, the Tenere can’t be beat!
I have the 2013 KTM 500 and love it. Mostly off-road but on the highway I can't really complain. I did put all the dampeners on the handlebar, footpads and upgraded the seat. I do some fairly long stints on the highway and it's not bad. I also have an Africa Twin but don't like taking offload for the same reason as you. If it falls over I'm in trouble. The KTM is an easy pick up. Good luck!
I have a 2019 KTM 690 and have it setup as a “lightweight” adv bike. T7 a better on-road ride but the 690 100 lbs lighter and I think a better off-road option. Yamaha did a good job with this bike and it will be a top seller.
You may want to consider the upcoming CRF 300 Rally which is 50 kilos lighter than the T700 fully fueled and comes with some road comfort goodies. (50 kg is 110 lbs for you guys in countries using weird measurement units ;)
ezsteel78 thanks. I had a CRF250L and was bored after 12 seconds. ;)
@@ezsteel78 They are a fat little bike, about the same weight as a 690 but with 35% of the power
Excellent review here.
Glad you liked it!
A great review!!🌲🌞🏞🐿💪🏍 t7=awesome
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool throttle cam view .
Thanks!
This bike one of the top contenders for my next purchase. I'll be looking at this bike, the KTM 790, BMW 850GS and Africa twin.
This is by far the best review of this bike that I've seen. I think it probably helps that Kyle appears to be the best rider I've seen on this bike.
I've just retired, so the price point will be a huge factor in my decision.
Rod, you can't go wrong with this bike. Did you see my Monday release? I talk about my experiences on 4 different T7's - Check it out here: czcams.com/video/BdpnaF1fzDs/video.html If you don't need a extended run of top speed, I think the T7 will be your best bet of all the ADV bikes you have mentioned above. It is simple. It is reliable. It's the easiest to ride of all of them... Enjoy!
Gotta say Travis sold me on this bike but being a mortal i knew i would like trying to do 10% of what he can. Then the stupid Covid happened and put it on the backburner. After this review i am getting one no matter what. Your rode 90% of what i like to ride and like ESS my skills vs his or yours will make it a fun bike.
It's a bad ass bike. Not a powerful or as technical as Travis' 790 Adv... but it does most all things well and it seriously the "easiest to ride off-road" of any of the Adv bikes. Smooth, super forgiving... and it just works. You will love it. Thanks for watching! Oh, I sent this to Travis and he laughed ;) - Kyle
Omg the sound of that motor is heaven
No Joke! Sounds like a beast!
Was it a slip on or full system?
I wish all reviews were like this!
Good times!
Awesome bike☺
Totally agreed!
I have only one feeling when seeing videos of the T 700 - total envy. It will never come to India ☹️
As always, an excellent video, Kyle👍🏻
Maybe one day? I mean Harley is there and KTM is manufacturing there... The T700 is a really simple bike that is well put together and super fun tor ride. A goldilocks bike if you will for many people. Thanks for watching!
Very nice, thanks!
Glad you like it!
@@manybikes The terrain you rode is so much alike to what you generally find around here in Greece that you gave me a pretty good idea of what this bike can reasonably do. And it looks like as long as it is not muddy, this bike is a proper capable big DS bike.
Hello kyle goog job Nice review for sure. CAN you tell me what kind of gps you installed on your bike?
TrailTech Voyager Pro is what I was running.
Got the Akro on mine, they sound fantastic
Agreed!
Hey Kyle, great video. Something you casually said struck a chord. I also happen to have a 950 SE-R and an 1190 Adv R that I ride in conditions like you were riding. I was very surprised that the T7 with the Akra pipe sounded a lot like my 950. I've been trying to decide between the T7 and the new 890 Adv R to possibly replace my 950 due to splitting my time between about 1200 feet and 9500 feet and trying to change jetting in that bike is a nightmare. Rode a buddy's T7 last week and was very underwhelmed with the power (I was on my 690 at the time) and suspension compared to any of my KTM's but the lack of MTC and expected reliability are a big appeal . Your thoughts? Set up properly is this a replacement for a 950 Super Enduro? The 890 seems closer on paper. I really need to replace at least 1 of my stable to have space for this.
Greetings fellow SE owner! What a bitchin bike we’ve got. I swear that KTM just needs to re-release the 950 with FI and the rally suspension. It’d be the lightest best performing ADV bike ever made. 10 years ahead of its time... that’s for sure!
The 890 Adventure R is the only bike that comes close to the 950... but it really lacks the character of the LC8 motor.
I had on order and really really wanted the Yamaha T7. It’s sexy, the ergos are amazing, the low seat height is helpful, it’s SUPER EASY to ride... BUT it IS SLOW!
The 890 has acceleration similar to my 1190 - just amazing. Yes... much faster than the 950... but the 890 is way more of a dirt bike than the 1190.
I’m currently having carb issues with the 950... and FI is all I really want more / different from that bike.
At this time I think I’d sell my 1190 and 390 to pick up an 890... and I’d keep my SE.
Crazy eh? It’s still just that good!
Cheers,
Kyle Bradshaw
aka: Manybikes
Great review!!! Thanks for making this video. Do you think that the T7 could make a decent touring bike with on-road tires??
Yes, absolutely! It would be like a Long Travel Suspension MT07 ;)
Thanks for another great video, Kyle.
Totally off-topic if I may:
Near the beginning of this video, did I see alot of eucalyptus trees at the top of the on-ramp to the freeway?
California seems to have planted them everywhere. It’s just my opinion, but I wonder if these oil-rich trees are increasing the intensity of the Californian wildfires (what Aussies call bushfires), and thus increasing the risk to life and property.
Eucalyptus are dominant in Australia as a native tree, but are an introduced species in the US. So Americans can make a choice to plant trees that don’t burn so fiercely.
Australians deal with wildfires every summer, but what surprises us are the Californian wildfires in the cooler months.
Interesting observation. Yes, the eucalyptus trees are "planted" because they smell good ;) No consideration to fire was taken I'd imagine... Now... most of our wild fires are due to dry grass not these trees. Very interesting. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video!!
Did you cut your pro taper bar ?
Those looks great
I didn't, kept it in it true form.
Bike sounds sweet
I totally agree! The Akro is amazing! I have heard it with the Wings exhaust too and it is pretty mean! The Yoshimura pipe produces the MOST power of all the options... FYI ;)
Torn between the T7 and Africa twin. I have a drz now and I plan to keep it. The AT would be cool for long long distance riding with a passenger and carrying more gear but the T7 would be better off road
Yup, you are 100% correct. If spending more time 2-up the AT is the much better option. If riding solo and doing some good dirt, the T7 is the winner.
Hey Kyle
Love your vids as usual.
I got inspired by you video and bought me a 2020 tenere 700 :)
Now I have a 1250gs Rallye, a tenere and a husky 701.
I want to let go one of them !
Maybe the husky!!
Will I miss it? Does the tenere compensate for it ?
Thanks
Man... the 701 is just "that much more dirty" than the T7 that I do not think the T7 will compensate for it UNLESS you ride a lot of fast street. There isn't anywhere the T7 can't go that the 701 will... but it will take a little more work / a little more momentum to get it there. Great set of bikes, that is for sure! I'd way trade the 701 out for a 300 XC-W :) That is probably my next bike... Need to OFF the 390 Duke and one of the big ADV bikes to do it though... Not willing yet.
@@manybikes thanks.
Will look into it :)
Great review! What model of helmet is this? Looks great
It’s the KLIM KRiOS Pro. I love it! It’s super breathable and it’s LIGHT! Camera & communications and its 1/2 a pound lighter than my Arai naked.
Do you think a less dirt oriented tire would alleviate headshake on the highway? Also, those tires look very knobby. You scraping the pegs on those things or do you have to slow down a bit on the twisties because of them?
These tires hold well... here is the full review: Dunlop D908RR Rally Raid Adventure Tire Review and Real World Test - Yamaha Tenere T700 czcams.com/video/wFOdoB7R5lE/video.html
i also have a lot of shaking noises on my tenere 700, specially when i hit holes and stuff that makes the rear suspension work hard...do you feel that on you tenere?
I can listen something loose on the rear...
No, not at all! Well... in the rear that is. The front however is pretty rattly.
This bike has all you need, not useless electronic stuffs that only increase the price but you won't need if you really will do real trail.
I am really curious to ride one! All of the KTM Electronics at the price of a fully manual bike? It's interesting for sure.
Great bike. Mine will be ready by Early September. Where in California is this?
Epic! You’ll love it. This was the Lytle Creek and lake Arrowhead areas… the San Bernardino National Forest, it’s amazing!
Have you got a stock exhaust on that or an aftermarket? cause it sounds beautiful
It’s got an Akropovic slip on muffler. I agree, it sounds amazing!
Nice video, very informative. One question, does the bike come with a shifter?
Yes. It’s a manual 6 speed transmission.
Kyle Bradshaw I mean, do you need to use the clutch or not?
Dude I gotta ask, where is the trail at?? 10:23 I’d love to take my GS through here! Sick ride I agree the terrain is amazing!
That is one of my favorite riding areas. It is called Lytle Creek and this is at the very end of the canyon... just epic. You can then climb out of the creek and ride up to the summits at 9k feet and then into Wrightwood. Good times.
Beautiful place to ride and explore . What tires are you running earlier you said you had 90/10s ? Got my crash bars on mine and when it goes in for the 600 service I think a center stand is in order . Hate to add any weight to it as she's top heavy , to me anyway but I am still a rookie haha .
Okay maybe I should watch the whole video before asking ?'s Dunlop 908s I think I heard .
Ha! Ha! Yes! The D908rr Rally Raid tires are what I was running. Here is that review: czcams.com/video/wFOdoB7R5lE/video.html All on this amazing bike! Thanks for watching!
Unrelated question about your GoPro setup: are you using the 3M adhesive to mount your GoPro to the helmet? I've used epoxy with mostly good results, but think the adhesive pad may be better for warm temps. Any opinions?
That is correct, I do use the GoPro Mounts with 3M Adhesive Double Sided Tape. IF the 3M Mounts are applied in warmer temps, I have found zero issues running them in freezing cold weather. I did attempt to mount them in the cold once and did not have good luck. Ended up drilling holes and zip tying to the helmet ;)
@@manybikes I really appreciate that!
Good review 👍....did you switch off the ABS on the dirt...? Cheers, Steve
Yes I did! Thanks for watching.
Really good review! My 2 questions are not would, but WILL you buy one for your personal stable and if not why? Thanks Kyle~
Yes Sir! I had one in order... It arrived and I had to give it to a friend. Did you see the T7 in the Death Valley videos... that WAS mine ;(. I was laid off in March and have blown through saved up cash for the bike. Need to feed my family first and foremost... I’ll get one eventually. UNLESS the 890 Adv is “way better” than the 790. Thanks for watching!
Kyle Bradshaw I hate to hear that. Your videos and reviews are great. Germ related I am assuming. Wishing the best for you and your family.
@@manybikes which 890 ADV are you talking about? Great vid by the way.
@@u4ea1982 Thanks for watching! The 890 is freaking amazing... but not $5k more amazing than the T7 KTM 890 Adventure R and 1290 Adv R Ride - Street, Rocks, Single Track and More! The Rock INN czcams.com/video/MQ9xM-d2tiA/video.html
I saw 80 on the speed but what is the top speed on this thing hwy wise? I been looking for a good affordable bike I can use as a daily and adventure. KLR was my go to but from all the reviews I've seen the KLR struggles on the hwy with a top speed of 70.
Here is my Top Speed video czcams.com/video/h98JlkkzCYc/video.html Now... this bike is running the Dunlop Rally Raid tires which hinder it a little as they slip a little more than the stock. I have lots more video of the T7 running across Death Valley at 110 mph for what seemed like hours... I am most comfortable on the T7 at 80ish... zero vibes and the motor seems comfortable there. Higher... and it feels a little unhappy but does it anyway.
Excellent review. Thanks. Is it very top heavy compared to other bikes ? You handled it very well - how tall are you ?
Thanks for your comment and inquiry. Yeah, it is a bit more top heavy than say the 890 with the low slung fuel tank but ... it does not feel heavy until it falls over. Then... it falls ALL THE WAY OVER unlike the 890 which rests on the tank or a GS which falls over to the cylinder. Legit, handlebars in the dirt! I am 5' 9" and wear a 32" inseam pant. It is a super fun bike!
@@manybikes gracias señor. Very helpful. Greetings from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
@@Asdfghjkl1234 yes Sir!
thank you.
You're welcome! This is a really simple bike that is well put together and super fun tor ride. A goldilocks bike if you will for many people. Thanks for watching!
What microphone are you using? Great video
Mic link is in the description of this video: Icon Airflite GoPro Motovlogger Set Up - Step by Step How To Install Inky Helmet czcams.com/video/SoiAeinH9zg/video.html
Thanks for the review! Are you gonna review SWM Superdual at some point too or you aren't taking it off showroom floor?
Eventually I hope! Chaparral laid me off last March... but I am still in communication with the importer of the SWM. Every call... I am told I can come ride it... but not today ;)
@@manybikes I would have given you mine but unfortunately it is in central asia had been parked there since last year.. inaccessible due to bug. Just wanted to get your opinion especially in comparison to T7 and 790.
@@cyclopathic998 hopefully soon!
@@manybikes Wow! You got laid off?! Damn!! Hate Covid mate!!
That route definitely a light/middleweight adventure bike excursion. What knobby up front as I saw a lot of head shake on the pavement?
I believe he's running the Dunlop D908's.
For sure! I love this area! The tire is the Dunlop D908 and on-road I would recommend the D606 front for better road manners.
*The Negatives*
After a year or so of research into the Yamaha Tenere 700 I have found one or two major *"flaws" or draw backs:*
- The Yamaha Tenere 700 is *_top heavy_* & generally too heavy for off road (452 lbs wet), hence the many videos of it falling down more than other adventure bikes.
- I have heard the Tenere 700 has a "jerky speeding throttle" in the beginning of every gear. That is when you first get into gear you always get a surge at the very start of the clutch engagement. This can get old real quick.
- Other minor flaws or draw backs pro for the bike don't mention are the fuel cap that comes completely off, the vibrating LED display screen pod, and the NON-LED very floppy turn signals.
But beside the surging throttle & a few other issues the Tenere 700is good on the road.
Thank you for your feedback. I found the T7 to feel light as compared to the Africa Twin or the BMW R1250GS... but about the same as the other bikes in the segment. The throttle issue - I did not experience that at all. The tower vibration is real... and the turn signals are trash. Other than that... The T700 is a WINNER in my book!
@@manybikes You and everyone reading 📚 are welcome 😊.
Of 📝 note with the Yamaha Tenere 700 is that when it falls over because of its weight and top heaviness the Yamaha is harder or impossible for some to pick up. Harder to rise than even a BMW GS 1250 as I just saw 👀 on a CZcams video 📹 from a Swedish rider who bought back his Honda CB 500 to replace the Tenere 700. Another Tenere 700 sold due to it's weight. Just saying.
God bless 🙏
If you need a link to the Swed I can give it to you.
Ha! Ha! I have seen the Swed and sent it to a buddy of mine who sold his CB500X Rally Raid bike to get a T7. His bike is on my channel. The T7 is super skinny and falls ALL The Way Over as compared to the GS that lays on its cylinder and the 790 / 890 that fall only over to the saggy boobs gas tank... But is is no heavier and an Africa Twin or KTM 1090 or 1190 is much harder to pick up! Check this out:
czcams.com/video/K02YEMuO1_k/video.html This was my FIRST ride on a T7... and I got to make my video on How to Pick Up a Yamaha T700 after Crashing...
@@manybikes Very good 👍 you saw Swed video already. 📹 The other video I saw was from _Johannes Motorcycle Adventures!,_ he also sold his Yamaha Tenere 700 for another bike (a Suzuki 400) due to the weight of the T7.
Thus, this is a semi-serious issue with the Yamaha T7, it's weight and the top heaviness.
As people start to use the Tenere 700 they will realize the weight issue and either say:
The Tenere 700 has to go or they could I'll just deal with it 🤷.
Since most people are not that skilled off road or even on the street with motorcycles this weight & top heavy T7 is not for a lot of people. Like the Swed, small men and women will not be able to lift the bike if it falls or just be able to pick it up a couple of times. Videos 🎥 on how 🤔 to lift it won't help these folks.
And the top heavy Yamaha Tenere 700 *_will_* fall sooner or later. I read 📚 an on-line article on the T7 a while back on what a motorcycle industry reviewer reported during on & off road trip from the US 🇺🇸 to South of the boarder. He stated the Yamaha T7 fell down about 7 times, more than other motorcycles he had taken 😳 on this route to test.
⚠️ CAUTION
So this important consumer protection notice is to anyone considering the Tenere 700 as mainy a dirt bike to think about it's weight and top heavy characteristics. Maybe a lighter, smaller adventure bike is better for off road and on road trips.
The Honda CRF 300, Suzuki 400, KTM 390, and the like could be a better 👍choice. Just putting it out there.
Enjoy the day *Kyle B.*
Totally Agreed and nice insights. I really really want the CRF300 Rally! But with a 450 or a 500cc motor!!!
I have ordered it andI will ride two up quite often.. Do you think it is bad bike for riding two up? Nice video!
It could have more power for 2-up... but if you don't ride wide open you will never feel the lack in power.
Kyle, what are the mirrors that are used on the T7 in the video?
Mirrors are available from Rottweiler www.rottweilerperformance.com/quick-flip-mirror-mounts-arrow-kit/
Nice review, but would have liked to see more critiques of the bike. Other reviews have mentioned under sprung rear shock, weak plastic on the front wheel, weak muffler hanger, top heaviness/hard to pick up, and a bit weak front brake. Did you notice any of these things?
Thanks for your comments. The suspension is perfect for gravel / dirt road riding at moderate speeds. If one pushes the bike however, they will find the limits. That is true for most bikes in this segment. The plastics seemed fine to me, or comparable to others. I did drop it, and it was lighter than my 1190, Africa Twin or even my 950 Super Enduro. Now… it does fall “further” over than the others so it could seem “heavier”from the ground to 20% up. Exhaust bracket is an issue. I bent it on my drop. It’s a fantastic bike for the price and has some major benefits over other units.
@@manybikes You mentioned you have a 31" inseam. I'm 5'7" and have a 30" inseam. My main concern is being able to reach the ground adequately. Not really interested in lowering the bike as the main reason I'm looking at one is better ground clearance than my DL650 VStrom. Not sure seat lowering would be an option either as I do really long trips and done want to sit on a 2x4. How well can you reach the ground?
What tires do you recommend for the T7 for doing the Colorado BDR? I will be doing two days of hwy to get there as well. Thanks for your help.
Motoz Tractionator RallZ is my favorite. Best street / hard core dirt capabilities.
They are sold out most places currently in your tire size… But in three weeks I’ll have a fresh batch and can ship them directly to you if you like
@@manybikes awesome, thanks for the reply!
Hey Kyle, great review. Not sure if you have the bike anymore but what handlebars were you running in this video? The seem to be flatter than the stock bars, which I prefer. I still like stock but want an idea of what to get next if I bend them
It was a ProTaper bar… I’ll have to look up the bend. It was perfect.
@@manybikes it definitely does look perfect
So, here is the video that the bars were mentioned and linked...
czcams.com/video/z5CHXd0KT_A/video.html
The link was to Bike Bandit which went out of business... but this was the link:
www.bikebandit.com/aftermarket-parts/control-brakes/handlebars/pro-taper-evo-handlebars/p/13978
They were a ProTaper with a "low bend" as he mentioned them in the video. Looked in the comments and did not see a bend mentioned. Hopefully this gives you something to go off of...
@@manybikes thanks for getting back to me on that. I think I found them
@@bobbybecker8834 sweet!!!! (Oh, and of
Course!)
Which pro taper bars did you install? Any risers or mods required?
The bar was a bolt on... I forget which one. Let me research it a bit...
Kyle, thanks for the video on the T70. Currently I have a low seat Africa Twin (and a 30” inside leg!) but keen to swop to a T70. How tall are you and your inside leg? Not keen unless I can at least get both toes down.
I'll have to measure it for you... I am unsure. I wear a 34/32 pant if that helps.
@@manybikes Thanks for that. So you’re a 32” inside leg - d’you use the standard seat? And can you get your feet flat down? That should give me a good idea. normally I’d make a quick trip to my local dealer but we’re in Covid lockdown....
I just bought one with low seat and lowering link. I have a 29” inside leg. I can get one foot down flat. It’s a great bike, handles well and the engine/gearbox is brilliant.
@@jameshind6644 I’ve ordered with the low seat but not low links, figuring I can add those later. I’ve never even sat on a T700 let alone ridden one before ordering it! Covid.... So a big leap of faith. Padgetts tell me they lower the front forks in the triple clamp if they fit the low links. Makes sense. Lower the front to match the back. Did you?
@@josh53sharp I bought mine from the dealer with the low seat, lowering link and the forks dropped through the yolks. I found the low seat a bit hard so I changed it for the std seat which was a bit better comfort wise. I can still get my toes down on one foot with the std seat. It’s a great bike you’ll love it.
I have a 2019 Honda 450l looking at selling it and picking up one of these. Any thoughts on that?
It’s a lot heavier than your 450l ;) No really… it’s an amazing bike and you will love it!
You mentioned that the temp had risen a bit.
What is the nornal operating temp?
I'll have to go back and review my footage... I mentioned it on video but did not include HOW HOT it got as I did not want it to be a negative thing... It did get warm... fixed itself... no harm no fowl. I'll dig back to see what I can find.
22:03 raise the low beams, the rest is easy to brighten up i think
Yes, good call!
I want a T7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a fantastic machine!
How tall are you? Wondering how the stock windscreen would do for someone 5'7?
5' 9" with a 31" inseam. It would be good for you... a little better than it was for me. But... if you add the National Cycle short V-stream that will be amazing coverage for you!
Your headshake can be contributed by the gopros you have mounted. Saw a video when someone's cell phone caused shake when he accelerated onto the highway.
Thanks for your suggestion... but No Way! I swapped tires and it immediately was gone. The full knobby up front was the culprit. Three tires since... zero headshake.
@@manybikes never had a bike with knobbies so I dont know what its like. Good to know. Im hoping to get a t7 myself this year so im checking out everyone's perspectives which all seem mostly positive. I appreciate all that video you take, must be a huge chore to sift n edit but it definitely adds to your content. Good work mate
Ha! Ha! Get the T7 - You will Love it! I have purchased 3 different 5T hard drives in the last year... my Wife HATES it and can't understand why I can't "Just Delete" stuff.... Man... So Much Content in 4K Just need time to edit the stuff! Thanks for watching. The T7 is a fantastic bike! One video I did not produce... was me giving away one of the first CA bikes to a buddy of mine... I had it on order but due to Covid was not able to take ownership. It went to a good home though! Check out the Death Valley videos and you will see my pretty red & white T7 ridden by my buddy Adam.
I couldn't deal with that tall fairing in the front and not being able to see over it the lighter the bike off road the better it is
I hear you ZL. Thus the reason I LOVE my 950 Super Enduro which is just a HUGE dirt bike!
What state was this filmed in, California?
Yes, it was filmed in the Lytle Creek / Highway 18 area of Southern California.
I heard it has a front wheel wobble.... it looked like wobbled in 5that gear... does it???
The wobble seen here is due to the tires. The OEM tires or any 80/20 tire would be solid as a rock.
I ride a T7 and can confirm that I’ve had not wobble in 5th gear what so ever on the OEM tyres.
What bracket do you use for your gps above your speedometer?
I think it was a Camel ADV mount... I'll ask the owner as I borrowed the bike ;)
@@manybikes thanks!
Great review as always, friendly fire: $10k seems high for no electronics. Compare price point & goodies to a 690 ADV KTM. 100lbs-ish lighter too...
I like it, just seems spendy for what it is.
Thanks for sharing you point of view. I don't disagree... Except for the fact the twin cylinder Yamaha with fairing is MUCH better for Long Distance highway and will require much less maintenance than the single cylinder KTM 690. Now... the 690 is twice the off-road bike the T700 is... It's just a big dirt bike! Apples and Oranges in my opinion... But I Do see your point. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Kyle
I think a big part of the cost is build quality and practicality, Tenere are built in either Japan or France, 690s were/are built in either India or China which doesn't inherently mean they are bad but it's something to be aware of. Also the T7 is built like an absolute tank, and is great on or offroad (based on what I have heard) apparently the 690 doesn't accel at either, and constantly flames out on low speed offroading. I love my KTM EXC, but I'd take the T7 over a 690 any day
How much weight did you drop with the aftermarket muffler?
Just over 9lbs!
Sweet! Thanks for the quick reply!
@@jimbrown4265 yes sir!
Are you using an Inreach, Kyle?
I own a SPOT Finder but have not dusted it off in say 7 years or so... I should though!
looks like you probably would have been fine doing this with more street biased tires even. Those looked like full on off road tires.
This bike as mounted on it the Dunlop D908rr Rally Raid tires. They are one of the more aggressive tires out there for this bike. Truth be told... any 80/20 tire would do just fine... but the more aggressive tire makes it a little easier.
How much bikes u have bro and looks awesome be safe
Ha! Ha! This one was borrowed ;) Hope you are doing well. Haven't seen your IG posts lately... maybe the algorithm changed?
@@manybikes I’m doing alright just chilling and I’ve been posted some what and nice what year is the bike that u where rideing in this video
I just bought some ProTaper Contour Windham RM/Mid bars and I'm stuck. I can't make them work. There isn't enough room (straight tube) for the controls. What ProTaper handlebar did you use?
I’m unsure which bend it was, but they are low bars. I’m surprised that your controls aren’t fitting. Maybe the stock grips are too wide?
@@manybikes I'm using 714 rally grips (normal size) fits perfectly on the throttle tube. But the ProTapers don't offer me enough straight tubing to distribute the controls. The stock handlebar has longer straight sections before the bend.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you with my problem here. I just was curious if I bought the wrong ProTaper bar, eventhough the website I got it from said, that it would fit the Tenere 700. You just can't count on that I guess.Thanks and enjoy your rides!
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Awe, thanks!
Great bikes but isn't still hard to find one?
It is still tough to find them...
what tyre you packing x
Dunlop D908rr Rally Raid
Your videos are so good that you can make them to have 1 hour of contents.
Suggestion: more tech comments. Stop the bike and tell US all we need to know about it.
You are very kind too, you answer all the questions. You're a great guy.
Come on ,give US those videos.
Thanks for the suggestions!!!
Try to invite some pro guys, to give an oppinion . Two different views from the same subject ,is the best discuss that we can get. Keep the good job Kyle you are very good.
11:52 she's telling you to take a break and enjoy yourself for a minute.
Ha! Ha! For sure!
Which tyres please ? Thanks
Well… the tires on the bike in this video are the Dunlop D908RR tires.
what gps mount is that?
It was a prototype of this one: www.rottweilerperformance.com/trail-tech-voyager-pro-top-mount-protector-black/
by the voice as soon as video started i was sure it's Jimmy Broadbent
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Anyone had experience with springing the bike properly to their weight?
Yes! Camel ADV has done this... Contact them for more info!
Camel has swapped to the bigger dia KYB SSS forks and a TFX shock, thats a bit more than just springs. Rally Raid in England sells complete kits that uses a much bigger piston than stock with correct spring rates. I have one on its way and according to reviews and forums, people absolutely love the upgrade. If I remember, I can update when I’ve given it a good test. Just a heavier rear spring did wonders for the bike, cant wait for a kit with 35mm piston (OEM 20mm).
Great review! You’re an awesome rider. How would this bike cruise on the Highway, say at 80-90 mph? Would it be high in the rev range to get to that speed?
Splitting Lanes Yamaha Tenere T700 czcams.com/video/KuW55n3Wjrg/video.html
What tires?
Dunlop D908RR Rally Raid
What trail is this? Area?
San Bernardino National forest. Lytle Creek over to 138 then to Highway 18 some backroads over there... Cleghorn... and some over by Anza.
Thanks wow that is so close to me and I haven been there in a while. Thanks for the review, now I need to get riding out there.
This or the basic africa twin?
If your want it to be more planted on the street - the Africa Twin. More dirt capable, the T7
@@manybikes thank you for the response. Love your videos
Personally I would love to see a T9...just say'n...👋🤨👍
For Sure! I'd like the SAME SIZE bike as the T7 but would like it to be 400 lbs with a 900cc motor that puts out 150 hp. Dreaming I know... my Super Enduro is 950cc weighs 425 wet and has 107 hp.... but a T9 is a dream bike!
@@manybikes Abso FRIK'Nlutely!👋😎👍
Great video! I'm amazed at how many people mis-pronounce Tenere... like rhyming with the word Canary. But the proper pronunciation needs to be more French. LOL. I hate to sound like an English major but it sounds much better with the accent over the first syllable. Or even the last syllable. Sorry for being a jerk. But I own one and just my two cents 😁
Thanks for the correction!
a driving cameraman lol
Ha! Ha!
Nice bike, but the 5k more $$ gets you 890 that will roll on wheelie on those pulls through 4th gear..
True, very true! But if said person did not have an extra $5k to spend ... this one would do just fine.
A KLR will do just fine! I'd be happy with it ! And ps. I kept my KLR! lol
@@oosteveo315 Ha! Ha! Ha! They are all amazingly FUN bikes!
I tested both and as a 690 owner I can say T700 although simpler, not to say spartan motorbike, feels somehow more refined than 890 ADV R which I rode. Engine sound, gearbox, rider friendliness seems to be at the different level with T700. 890 on the other way shines off-road. But it’s almost +50% price wise though not 50% better bike. And one more thing. Cost of running KTM along with poor reliability since 2006ish make it not very good value for money. My 2019 690 had the engine oil leak and gear lever rod leak with only 300 km on the clock (yes three hundred kilometers) thanks to the poor engine surface finish. Sorted by the service with “professional” silicone bedding for the new engine seal. With Chinese KTM factory I really doubt the quality will be any better now. Honestly …not much left from the orange legend. Having this in mind the longest safe adventure you can make on the KTM now, is within the reach of the dealer’s service truck.
Pull the fuse and ride.
It's got a very simple button to push... I just forgot!
Do you still see the road with all those cameras, screen, GPS, nameyourown...? 🤣
Ha! Ha! Ha! Was testing various cameras on this ride.
The display is the worst thing on the bike. It could of been much much better.
Ha! Ha! Chinese bikes are coming out with great looking TFT displays. Have you seen the CFMOTO Adventura?
2:03 = stupid move - if someone was running through on the red light you would be done for.
Yeah... I did look, but you are correct in the fact that I should not be that quick to jump out there.
@@manybikes
There are dozens and dozens of CZcams motorcycle videos of guys blasting off at green lights and they get smashed by red light runners. And they try to blame the car that hit them.
CAUTION
This one (1) minute owners review sums of the *average Joe* review of the Tenere 700's *_one (1) major weakness:_* czcams.com/video/jRI_t9SqNb0/video.html I.e. its top heavy & overweight for *_off road._*
Thank you for sharing.
Music on 11
Voice on 4
Thumbs down, can't watch this at all
That’s a bummer. I don’t even use music ;)
@@manybikes what do you call that ear-rape shite at 45 seconds..
Ha! Ha! The 15 Second Intro... Oh yeah, sorry about that.