2 Year Review of my 2019 Yamaha Super Tenere ES

[@VPB1970]

Had lots of bikes on my 40ish years riding. Last 5 were a SuperTenere Z then i sold it and bought a FJR1300, that i sold and bought another SuperTenere ZE, than i (stupidly) sold to buy a BMW GS1200Adv (15´) that i rode to Marrocos, the Alpes, etc for two years, and, back "home"...sold it and bought another (my 3th) SuperTenere (a Z (that I prefer and looked for - less to worry about -) 19´ with 17000ks on the clock, in the 60th anniversary colors). Never, ever had a issue whatsoever in any of them. This is THE bike for one that likes long rides and to trust the ride. Missed my S10 so much i couldn´t wait to have one again. Love my S10´s, all I owned, better then any other bike! Amazing reliability amazing comfort, more the enough power, and so enjoyable to ride. Its the bike in which I rode more kms in a single day in my all riding life (1540kms). Unreplaceable. Ps: love the color of yours.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Glad you have had such a great experience with your Super T's.

[@Skipow10]

Is the SuperTenere more comfortable than the FJR1300 for touring? How did you like the FJR?

[@canuckslions3439]

I’m on my second Super Tenere. 2 years old and 47,000kms. Zero issues on both bikes. Love them lots!

[@highmilagerider1154]

Good to hear!

[@markuspasemann7455]

I have several bikes but the ST10 is my love-it-everyday bike. It's a shame that it is so underestimated, because as an ADV bike it can still do everything at least as well and sometimes better than the competition. And what many people don't believe, it can really be ridden in a really sporty way without it becoming strenuous. The fact that it's faster than a 1290 is amazing. At the latest with the ecu flash, air filter and exhaust, the engine gains around 25 HP and 25 NM and literally wakes up. I love it even more since then.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I will be doing the flash on mine once my warranty is up. Ride safe

[@derrickmurphy9859]

I have over 40k on mine never had an issue with my heated grips,so yours may be a 1 off,pretty strange but your right about the Oxford they are brilliant. I rode a triumph explorer and ktm 1290 both with their own heated grips and i thought they were crap.You paid a lot for fork seals,in Europe i pay around 200 to 250 euro for both seals,oil and labour.Brilliant bike very underrated .1st one i had was a 2013 and now i have a 2019 great bike.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Luckily, my extended warranty covered my fork seals. I just passed 60,000km yesterday. I love this bike. Ride safe.

[@PeterSuc]

Have turned on mine 2012 150k km recently and just love it more and more......Beside regular maintenance only replaced chain tensioner with new version. Also remapped the ACU, so now it hase more power and torque....... Great review btw :)

[@highmilagerider1154]

That's awesome! I will remap mine once the warranty is over. Ride safe

[@highmilagerider1154]

I also switched from a cruiser to an adventure bike. Such a more fun motorcycle to ride and more comfortable. I think you will love the Super T. Ride safe.

[@mattsleva1680]

I'm picking up my new 2023 SuperT today it's also black and I love the color you had yours painted if I may what color is it? I just might have done too and thank you for the great review with a gentle slap of reality. 👍 Matt in Michigan.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I had it painted Candy Apple Red. Ride safe.

[@MarkPhilly-tp2wq]

Yamaha to the bone yamaha for life❤❤

[@highmilagerider1154]

I completely agree

[@robwinegar9033]

You pretty much nailed it. I think you may have forgot to mention the shaft drive. I ride with a group that only rides the S10 and these guys have put a lot of miles on their bikes. I find S10 riders very dedicated to their bikes and wouldn't touch the competition. We have taken ours on roads not advised on other channels by people who only review this bike but don't own one and it does fine. It is also a great road bike and corners like a champ. You just can't beat Japanese quality and reliability. The S10 is another fine example of best bang for the buck.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I agree. Mine does everything the $35,000 ADV bikes do, except break the bank. Ride safe

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

I have a 2011 model with 67 000km on the clock and it is still going strong. It still looks brand new. My fuel pump broke while it was still under warranty, and I had to replace an oil seal on the diff a year or 2 ago. Otherwise zero issues. Great and reliable motorcycles.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I just put mine to bed for the winter with 65,000km on the clock and my only real issue was my fork seal that was replaced under warranty. Awesome bike. Ride safe

[@a1scoot]

Picked up a fully kitted 18 Tenere ES with 1200 miles for 14k… This bike has been amazing for all the reasons you have stated. 😎👍

[@highmilagerider1154]

Great to hear!

[@lautarocuttica9581]

Im a proud owner.. I love it.. 30k miles no problems.. i flashed the ECU which i do recommend

[@highmilagerider1154]

I will be flashing mine once its off warranty in 2025

[@zwilkinson2]

You could have "fixed the seal" with a plastic bottle. cut it into a J shape and run it under the rubber bushing and rotate it around the cylinder. Generally dirt or a whatever gets in there and causes it to leak. great video

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks

[@dcasteaux9181]

30k miles and 9 years on my Super Tenere. Bought new. Perfect all-weather tourer. Superb low speed handling. When I am 3,000 miles from home in the middle of nowhere I demand 100% reliability and Yamaha delivers. Am not looking for thrills. Would I buy another? Yes.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for sharing. I completely agree with you

[@MarcusG73]

Great review , identical to my opinion. I have the same issues with the heated grips. Currently the bike is at the Yamaha Dealer to replace them for the 3rd!! time. Last chance for them... One thing you forgott to review: it's the cardan shaft drive, that works pretty well without any problems and works very smooth. Maintenance is very easy. Take care and greatings from germany from another happy XT1200 driver...😉

[@highmilagerider1154]

I'm very happy with the Oxford heated grips I put on after the OEM heated grips kept failing. The shaft drive is amazing. I'm at 67,000km and no problems with it. Very easy to change the shaft drive oil. Glad you like yours! Ride safe

[@pappaclutch3266]

I love my Super 10! 2012. I’m young and push this thing like a sport bike daily and it’s never gave me any problems. I just wish I could switch off the ABs braking without having to pull fuses. I agree though it’s a do it all bike, that’s why I’ll never buy a Harley or anything other then a ADV bike. FJR has my interest though 🤔

[@highmilagerider1154]

All good points. I find I can drive away from my buddy on his Kawasaki concourse in the twisties cause I have more ground clearance and lean angle. You really can't beat an ADV bike. They do everything really well, great off road and super fun in the twisties.....and who doesn't like cracking the Throttle up to over 230KPH occasionally....closed road of course 😅 Ride safe

[@NunyaBusiness...]

Great video, and I appreciate the review! Good info to have for those of us eyeing the ST. One thing I'd suggest, purely at your discretion, would be to have the conversions for fuel economy pop up on the screen for those of us in The States that find your content. The distances in km are a bit easier to conceptualize or ball park, but the fuel per distance is a complete flip of how the American brain works for fuel economy. Granted, it is easy enough to pop over to google and get a conversion, so it's hardly a must have thing. Hope you enjoy the bike for many years!

[@highmilagerider1154]

I can absolutely do that in the future. Thanks for the suggestion. For this video my 405km/23L of gas = 41MPG roughly. Ride safe.

[@tikkaman6555]

Right on point. Basically a pickup truck of bikes - will go anywhere a stock truck would go, in comfort too. Mine just turned 100k last month and I would absolutely buy again, especially for the touring scenario. Have taken it on a few 5k+ trips - cannot imagine doing it on any other bike (except RT1200). Takes luggage very well (we moto-camp) but becomes rather top-heavy (will build a trailer). It's a great tourer (subject to windshield setup). If I didn't off-road it, I would put sport-touring tires on it - that would make it handle even better. I have no problem keeping up with most SS in the twisties even on the 50/50s tires. Off-road it's amazing for it's bulk and weight. It handles jeep trails very well - much better I thought it would. Until it gets too sandy/muddy/rocky or too hot or both... Bring a buddy if going where you shouldn't ;) Couple additional meh points: * the stock windshield is meh (at least for me) - lots of buffeting no mater what, but I keep it for the cold/wet riding * the only good thing about Yamaha panniers is that they are frame-less * yes, the yamaha heated grips are meh - mine did not break but take forever heat up and are not hot enough in the winter * Altrider bashplate is awesome but makes oil changes messy (drain hole alignment) and hard (must run a shorter filter - otherwise must take basher off) * I dread doing the valve adjustment on s10 - it may be just as bad as changing clutch on GS/RT o_0 ** loves Rotella but does not like 87 gas at slow speed when hot - does not care otherwise ** ABS can be disabled with a by-pass fuse switch

[@highmilagerider1154]

Glad you love your bike. I agree with your Meh points. I switched to the Yamaha tall windshield + Puig flip for better wind management I changed to the Sw-Motech larger bags I have run 87 since getting the bike and have had no issues I now have the Oxford Heated grips. Their so much better then the Yamaha OEM. Ride safe

[@rhemeon]

Love mine (coming from a goldwing). The only little thing that bugs me is the gear indicator going blank when you pull in the clutch. This is my forever bike. Cheers, G.H

[@highmilagerider1154]

I got used to the gear indicator. Mine is my forever bike as well

[@vincenttarquini4235]

A great review. I am about your size, a few inches taller and about a 33 inseam. I currently ride a Victory Vision Tour, which is a great motorcycle, but a bit cumbersome for short rides through town and unpaved roads. I do, however, require a motorcycle that is comfortable and well planted for long miles on Interstates, since I live in South Dakota and many of our towns and cities are far apart. I keep going back to a Super !0 as the best all-around ADV. It seems to have proven itself for reliability, cost of maintenance, has a shaft drive (I hate dealing with chains) and economy. Very much the ADV version of my Vic, but a lot lighter. Thank you again for the review. I enjoy your content.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks, you will love it

[@WillieJohnRidesAgain]

I have the 2021. I love it. Handles like a smaller bike off road as well.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Glad you love it.... Ride safe.

[@fleuger99]

Just starting my search for a larger displacement adventure bike and this one seems to meet most of my requirements and seems reliable and cheaper to service. I'm coming from a BMW RT and service costs on that have gone through the roof in the last two years. I am from Toronto but live in Texas. Small services are now just over $400 USD and my 12K mile large service is now at $1093 USD for my last one. I also had several repeats of the bike not starting after longer rides so time for some change :) Great review and information, thanks.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Your welcome. You can't go wrong with a Super T. Their 1/2 the cost of the BMW 1250GS, 40K service interval for valves and its only $400 and amazing Yamaha reliability. I have now 64,000km in my first 3 seasons with it and no issues other then the fork seal which was covered under warranty and the heated grips. The bike always starts and runs and never breaks down. Ride safe.

[@fleuger99]

@@highmilagerider1154 Thanks, will do and same to you, be safe. I am scheduled to go test ride a new 23 ST tomorrow afternoon which I'm excited about. Cheers.

[@gryphongryph]

It is also a gorgeous looking bike, a bit lighter and a few more horses is the only thing Yamaha has to update, of course the newest electronics is a sure thing too. The looks really fit its purpose, especially the side air intake and the way Yamaha made the rear suspension is genius. The quality of the bike is unsurpassed, the engine and drivetrain just works year in year out. Maybe the problem for Yamaha is that this bike will be too expensive to make today with its tight tolerances!! I hope not. Come on Yamaha, update this bike, and not with a 3 cylinder engine.

[@highmilagerider1154]

There have been rumors for a for years of an update? Who knows if it will come Ride safe

[@got_to_roll]

Nice video, fairly reviewed! I've had my 2015 SuperTenere ES 2.5 years. 60,000 miles on the odo, 33,000 by me. Heated grips still work great. I've had the fork seals replaced, valve adjustment done and replaced the rear drive seal myself ($35). I also replaced the mode switch ($18 ebay). I did have 2WheelDyno reflash the ecu ($225) and love the improved throttle smoothness and response. I get about 45mpg solo, 50mpg with my wife as pillion. I've toured and explored, paved and gravel, in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. TC 2 allows some wheel spin for fun, but still controlled, cornering on gravel as well as small wheelies for crossing obstacles. I don't think you mentioned the joy of shaft drive and the simplicity of its occasional maintenance. I can't imagine dealing with a chain and sprockets again!The bike has never let me down. I love mine and would definitely buy it again. *Favorite tires so far are Michelin Anakee Adventure rear (incredible on cold wet pavement, predictable on gravel), Dunlop Trailmax Mission front (okay on all surfaces, wet or dry). Safe travels~

[@highmilagerider1154]

Glad you love your bike. I want to send my ECU to 2WheelDyno for the reflash this winter. Did you stick with the stock exhaust and air filter or did you change them out? If you changed them, what did you choose. Thanks

[@got_to_roll]

I think I've got a K&N filter, stock exhaust. I would change the exhaust, probably to MIVV Storm, but my wife rides pillion and I love her. 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gISQeKmsqt1rbrssi=5IiM7xiYOjGmZO1I

[@highmilagerider1154]

@@got_to_roll Happy wife 😄 Thanks

[@75superfan]

Good video and info. I currently have a Yamaha FZ6 and I'd like to get an adventure bike. The two I'm interested in are the Super Tenere and the Africa Twin. I've had Hondas and Yamahas and they've always been very reliable.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Both are good choices. I chose the Yamaha because of the shaft drive, unmatched reliability and the price, which in Alberta is less then the Africa twin. Good luck with your choice.

[@digitalmike330]

I'm a tad embarrassed, I bought my '19 ST July 2020 and I've only done 25,000Kms and I live in the lower mainland where I can ride almost all year long. Well done you. Having lived in Edmonton for 15 years, I do occasionally miss the sprint up and down Groat.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Don't be embarrased...you have an amazing bike and 25K is a lot of km's... Enjoy your motorcycle and ride safe.

[@krob-sn7ek]

Good review !! I have a WR250R, a Super Tenere and a T7 would give me my little, middle and big ADV / Dual Sports for retirement!!😁I have an 07 FJR 1300 w 87k miles on it. The T12 could be that reliable on off road counterpart to the FJR. It is bomb proof, I just want to adventure now. Thanks

[@highmilagerider1154]

Sounds great, ride safe

[@Speedytrip]

Nice review. I think the kickstand is a compromise for all suspension settings. If it leaned enough on 1up setting it would lean too much when in 2 up + luggage setting. At 200lbs, when I ride solo without luggage I typically set in on 1up + luggage which is already a bit higher and leans more on the kickstand. Cheers!

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks. I put on the T-Rex racing adjustable side stand and love it. Ride safe

[@pintopilot]

Great review ! Now I REALLY want one !

[@highmilagerider1154]

You will love it

[@wanderlustlyfe]

Very helpful video. I currently own a 2005 (yes 2005) Harley Davidson Ultra Classic that I purchased very used and very abused in 2017. My bike (named Dexter by my wife after the TV show serial killer LOL) has left me stranded on nearly every trip I have taken with it. Some of that is due to the poor condition I purchased the bike and replacing major system components as I go and some of that frankly is because it is a Harley. I like the bike (despite the issues) but it has limited me on where I can go on my trips and sometimes, have taken the bike where it has no business in going (rutted path in Texas prairie as an example lol). I have been flip flopping between the Super Tenere Es and Tenere 700 but have settled on the Super Tenere ES as my next bike. I have some planned trips where this bike, I feel, would be ideal (Ozarks, Alaska, Northeast back country (Maine) and a few other. Your video is very informative and also, wow your bike is beautiful, love the paint job. How much did it cost (ballpark) to have it painted like that?

[@highmilagerider1154]

It was going to be $800 to put another Wrap on the bike. Instead I paid $1800 to paint the front fender, side pieces, tank, the rim pin stripe and lower side pieces in Candy apple red. You will love the Super Tenere.....it's main word is "Reliability". Be prepared to be able to put 200,000 miles on it with no mechanical issues. And very cheap maintenance compared to a Harley. Cruise all day at 100mph if you choose to, hit the twisties, go offroad.....this bike does it all. Enjoy your new bike and ride safe.

[@motoprentice]

My 2014 has been my only vehicle for 2 years..even after getting clipped by a van and ending up in the lady's front yard. Best bike I've ever owned.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I hope you and the bike are OK.

[@nicolasjoachim396]

Thanks for this video. I have the T1200 Raid Edition 2018 and excellent bike. The engine is torquy at low rpm and I love that. Just a little inconvenient is the fan on the left side even more when the weather is hot. But very good machine. Comfortable and price is good. My heater grips are still ok and seals fork too ( 28000 kms ). I agree with you about the center stand and I had to choose flat parking every Time. Further more, I have an extension SW Motech on it. V to you

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for the info! Ride safe

[@depressedcowboy3528]

Whatever yall do. DO NOT buy a triumph Tiger. 51k miles on mine (2017) Xcx explorer. Transmission had to be replaced in addition to the clutch. Due to a manufacturer error. A gasket was installed incorrectly at the factory which caused all these issues. Triumph refused responsibility and refused to back their bike. 1 google and you can see the issues with the triumph tiger's slipping under load second gear specifically.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Sorry to hear that. I hope your able to get it all fixed up. My riding buddy has a 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GTPro and has had a lot of issues with it on top of it being outrageously expensive for services. We tried to sell it but no one would buy it and no dealership will take it in trade so he is stuck with it. IMHO I will never own anything but Japonese bikes. Ride safe.

[@CCitis]

Love the video. Hopefully my next bike. Loved the video against the KTM, I was really surprised. Be careful though, you admit to the speeds and you and I are both in Canada... and I can tell you a number of cases where police used video from KZbin to prosecute a speeder on a bike.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for the tips!

[@alexandredantaspinheirodas4867]

Very good vídeo. Very detailed. I have one Yamaha ST1200 and like it very very much. Excellent bike.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thank you very much!

[@kevingallen1678]

Thank you for an excellent review,I’m torn between the Tenere and an FJR !

[@highmilagerider1154]

Both are great bikes. You won't go wrong with either. All depends if you like a more sporty riding position or a more relaxed riding position. The Tenere will give you more luggage space and the FJR will give you more wind protection. Here in Canada the Tenere is $18,000 and the FJR is $21,000 Good luck with the decision.

[@ConcoursOne]

If you don’t want to turn around when you hit gravel the ST is the bike. I had FJR for 8yrs. Fast reliable solid bike. Better at high speed highway, but ST can do it just fine.

[@vytours]

Thanks for detailed review. I dream about this bike for intercontinental trip (for example from Lithuania to India) 😊

[@highmilagerider1154]

You will love it

[@2WheelPursuit]

YAMAHA DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE A BAD MOTORCYCLE!

[@highmilagerider1154]

Very true

[@jothain]

Tbh I'd say japs don't know how to make bad bikes. I've now had all major three makes and they've all been very good. But gotta say Yamaha seems to be bit overlooked brand compared to Honda or Kawasaki.

[@SusanWillan]

Plenty of electrical issues with my FJR 1300 how many chances do you give a bike

[@keithert]

I also have a 2019 and don't like the flat gray finish they put on it. Where did you have your bike painted? Have you changed your handlebars?

[@highmilagerider1154]

Baker Boyz in Edmonton painted the bike last winter. Stock handlebars with Heli-bar Bar risers

[@willywinket]

I love that paint job mate!!

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks. It really pops

[@martinarthur8928]

Its so nice

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Excellent review of a beautiful ADV motorcycle!

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thank you kindly!

[@philcadorette1383]

Proud owner of a 2023 super tenere 1200, I'd like to add the low maintenance drive shaft, easy to remove side plastics to access electrical on the right side and radiator on the left side . I am getting 4.1l per 100km @ 100-120kph without saddle bags and 4.5l per 100kms with them on, only run high test fuel. For me my mileage suffers by about .7l with regular fuel. Super comfortable on long trips, always look forward to riding it the next day. Longhaul Paul has put over 300, 000 miles on his. WOW. I wish I could lift my front fender and inch or so, but can't see how that's possible, anybody have suggestions?

[@tripacer8259]

You have just about sold me!

[@highmilagerider1154]

You won't be sorry. Ride safe

[@DavidR8]

Thanks for the review. I see that you had an ST1300. Curious how the Tenere pillion comfort compares to the ST.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I never had a passenger on my ST1300, but my guess is they would be very similar?

[@swissteam777]

Thank you very much for your honest and well detailed review. I am considering purchasing a new Super Ténéré and this was very helpful. My understanding is that Yamaha will not produce a Euro 5 model so I'm guessing that 2023 or 2024 would be the last year in Canada where we can purchase this bike... Rumors are going hot on internet about a possible Ténéré 900 but hey, these are rumors ;-)

[@highmilagerider1154]

I have heard the same thing about Euro 5 for a few years. I guess you better get one while you can 😂. As for a Tenere 900, if they make one I hope they don't put a triple in it. I hope they stay with a parallel twin. Ride safe.

[@joej2353]

One thing that will go away with a redesign is that shaft drive. This was one of the big features that drew me toward a Super Tenere. It’s so much cleaner and the last thing I want to deal with on a long trip is chain maintenance.

[@MrSPEEDFOUR]

Love that color.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks

[@tennyis28]

Curious how it compares to the vstrom you had? I' debating making the switch, sick of a chain! have you done any 2up on both? Some really good deals out there irght now and the 2023's have Givi bags stock

[@highmilagerider1154]

No comparison to my 2014 Vstrom 1000. The Super Tenere ES is a far superior machine IMHO. Shaft drive is amazing, I love having Cruise control (My 2014 didn't have it), It is a longer bike so more comfortable for 2 up riding, it comes with bags and when I bought mine it was cheaper then the Vstrom with more standard equipment, and you can't beat Yamaha reliability. Ride both and decide for yourself Ride safe

[@NopeVS]

Thank you for posting this. Question - I have a 17 V Storm 650, and I usually do all my maintenance. You pay for your maintenance, is it because the bike requires special ($$$) tools or you don’t like to mess is maintenance? Eg. You paid $250 for parts, and almost double ($450) for labor… ST1200 is my dream bike (computer wallpaper level) - but I will never buy a bike I cannot work on. Again, excellent video, thanks for sharing your wisdom and experiences. Let me know your thoughts.

[@highmilagerider1154]

For regular maintenance I do my own oil changes, brake pads, Shaft drive fluid, air filter. I had the dealership do the valve maintenance at 40,000km only because I have never done one before. The valves were perfectly in spec and the mechanic told me they will likely never need to be adjusted..ever, because they just don't go out of spec. He has checked 2nd generation Tenere's with over 200,000km on them and the valves are perfect. Time will tell. Considering the cost to work on other bikes, I found the $450 to do my valve service as a reasonable price. My buddy paid over double that on his Triumph. My fork seals would have cost me $650 to replace both, but they were replaced under warranty so I had them do it. This bike doesn't require any special tools as far as I am aware, so you can likely do everything yourself if you choose. I like to ride 30,000 to 35,000km every 6 months ( A Canadian riding season ). To do those kind of miles there are some jobs I have the dealership do because they would be much faster then me, and then I can get riding again. I believe you will love the bike when you get one. Ride safe.

[@NopeVS]

@@highmilagerider1154 thank you!! Keep us posed here on YT and stay safe as well.

[@countryacademy9053]

its the only large adv ive sat on and liked.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I will turn over 100,000km this season and it's still my favorite bike Ride safe

[@TheBalauru27]

Great review! I am in the market for a big adventure bike and my search stopped to the Super Tenere , V-strom 1000 or 1050Xt and Ducati Multistrada 950s (the exotic one in this group). I will but it used , around 30-50.000km, year of manufacture starting from 2018. Price point of view they are about the same , with the Ducati a bit more expensive of course.. The Super Tenere is the only one I didn't rode as they are very rare where I live (Eastern Europe). My riding is mixed between urban environment and some weekend touring. Any advice on choosing a bike out of these? Thanks

[@highmilagerider1154]

I have owned a 2014 Vstrom 1000 that was a great motorcycle. Of the 3 bikes I would buy a 2023 Super Tenere ES over the Vstrom and Ducati 950S. Here are my reasons: - Price. Here in Alberta the Super T is $1500 less then the Vstrom and about $3000 less then the Ducati - I like shaft drive - I like to go fast. The Super T has the fastest top speed at 236KPH, the Ducati says it will do 182KPh, and the Vstrom is about 200KPH - I like long service intervals for valve checks. The Super T is the longest at 40,000km - Most importantly .... You can't beat Yamaha Reliability....they just don't break down. Good luck with your choice. Ride safe.

[@TheBalauru27]

Thank you for the reply! Fact check : Ducati Multistrada top speed is 218 kmh and Super Tenere has 215kmh Nevertheless, top speed is not a deciding factor for me. I lean toward the Super Tenere as well. Have a great day!

[@highmilagerider1154]

@@TheBalauru27 Thanks. That darn internet, always leading me astray 🤣. I have had my Super T up to 234KPH. Whichever bike you pick, I'm sure you will be very happy. Always a good day when you get a new bike! Ride safe.

[@craigwesson1788]

Interesting review. I have a 2014 es model. I’m getting only 300 Kim’s per tank at best and I usually ride around a 100 km/hr. Second is the rear spring which is very underrated, as you notice when you put the side stand down and there’s no lean. Lol. I replaced mine with a heavier one. Problem solved. I still think there’s a lack of power that’s obviously come from factory, so an ECU flash might be in my future ? Thanks for taking the time to review and safe riding 😊

[@highmilagerider1154]

I just shot a video that I will be posting in the upcoming weeks of me running my bike to empty with my new Michelin Anakee Adventure tires which are an 80/20 Tire. I ran my bike to empty and got 404km to a tank of 87 octane gas at an average of 110kph. Tires inflated to 42PSI Rear and 36PSI Front. When I ran the Michelin Pilot Road 5 Trail tires which is a 100% road touring tire on my bike I got 450km to a tank. So by running a knobier tire on my bike I lost about 40km per tank. To solve my side stand problem I replaced it with a T-Rex Racing side stand that works amazing. Ride safe.

[@craigwesson1788]

@@highmilagerider1154 wow. That is excellent. Running anakee 3 at 40 and 33. Maybe I need to bump the pressure up ?

[@highmilagerider1154]

@@craigwesson1788 I ride mostly on road so those pressures seem to work well for me. Most people I know with 500-600lb ADV bikes run similar tire pressures to me., but again..we all ride mostly on road.

[@craigwesson1788]

@@highmilagerider1154 yes. Same here. I’ll try those pressures thanks.

[@craigwesson1788]

@@highmilagerider1154 just thinking of your comments today and wondered what rpm,s you like to stay at while cruising?

[@fredzuccarelli]

Does your 2019 come with heated grips? Tire pressure monitoring? Really nice looking bike!!!!

[@highmilagerider1154]

It comes with heated grips It does not have TPM, so what I did was install the FoboBike 2 TPM system which works great and I got it off Amazon.ca. when I bought it, it was just over $100.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Good review. Stand behind the bike then you don't turn away from the mic.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Good idea, thanks

[@okinawanah3463]

i ride in Mexico where road maintenance is nonexistent and destroy cars all the time from unknown potholes, i busted my Lexus ES wheel bearings within the first year of a new replacement i look for fuel by 150 miles and i fill about 4.8 gallons at that point

[@highmilagerider1154]

Sounds like riding there would be quite the adventure. Ride safe.

[@telemark140]

forget it the KTm is more more faster, your boddy just the go fast man

[@highmilagerider1154]

I have raced a total of 3 different people on KTM 1290's + one HD Pan America and beat all of them from 0 - 180KPH :) Ride safe

[@paulcollins7185]

The heated grips on mine are absolutely fine. I've had my s10 since new 2017, stock heated grips have been fine. I find the bike's stock seat terrible and changed it to a sergeant seat which was a huge improvement. The standard headlights and auxiliary lights from Yamaha are awful!!! I have backed them up with Denali lights which I wouldn't be without. The reliability of the bike is very good. I also had a fork seal leak on mine. I find touring mode on the bike awful and a waste of time. The fuel injection on the bike in normal road use is not the smoothest but it's ok, I may get the ECU flashed in future to improve this. The bike is fairly heavy 261kg's and heavier than more modern rival machines but it's ok once on the move. I get around 215 miles to the tank on road riding with the tank being 23ltrs max'. Yamaha do not make this machine anymore and was stopped being manufactured in 2020. This was because of the fuel emissions regulations in Europe and the advent of Euro emissions 5. The s10 is euro emissions 4 compliant but Yamaha did not want to do the engine work development on the engine to make it compliant with euro 5. The model is an old model in Yamaha's range, first appearing in 2010. The same fate befell the FJR1300. It is a good bike even now, but does not compete with more modern machinery in its class. It is relatively economic to run this machine, as it can be cheaper than other machines in its class to run. I will be continuing to run my s10. One final thing the brakes on the bike are no more than adequate and do not match the performance of more modern machines in this class. The brakes are also unified so using rear brake pedal will activate the front as well as the use of front brake activates the rear brake, automatically.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for your comments. In Canada the Yamaha Super Tenere ES is still available to purchase. My buddy just bought a 2023 model. The Dealership says as far as they have been told it will be available for 2024 as well. Only time will tell. Ride safe.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for your reply. In Canada you can still buy a 2023 Yamaha Super Tenere ES. The Dealership tells me that as far as they know it will also be available in 2024. Ride safe.

[@patrickkennedy7756]

My super Tenere almost drove me off a cliff because of ABS. Yes ALL ABS should be able to be turned off!!!!!!! It was down hill on a gravel road in the mountains. Yes some people DO take 600lb bikes off road and actually ride them. The ABS activating on gravel with a hard base gave me almost no breaks at all. I stopped only a foot away from the edge with no guard rail. That was the SECOND near miss I had with that nike and ABS. The ABS fuse came out that day and stayed out!!! ABS is DANGEROUS!!!!

[@highmilagerider1154]

I would disagree with your comment. Haven ridden almost 500,000 km and being a former Motorcycle Instructor in Alberta, I can say with confidence, IMHO ABS helps more people then it hurts. Unless your Chris Birch or some other professional off road rider who bombs down gravel roads at 100 - 150 kph while sliding the rear end of the bike out on every corner before you take your 600lb bike over a 10ft jump...ABS is not going to kill someone. 90% of all close calls on a motorcycle are rider error. If you have come that close to killing yourself on a Super Tenere or any motorcycle "Twice" , with all respect...it's likely you as a rider that is the issue. I have ridden my bike on 100's of km of gravel roads and fire trails, in the mountains, water crossings, uphill and downhill and on hundreds of thousands of km's on the road and never come close ever, to killing myself while off road or on road. Please stay safe Ride safe

[@toltod]

If I turn off Traction Control, does it remember that setting when you power off the bike? Or do you need to set it again? Thanks

[@highmilagerider1154]

If you power off the bike it Does Not remember the previous setting. You would need to set it again when you start up the bike. Everything you start the bike it is in TCM 1

[@Moto_steve]

I'm hoping to have this bike by next summer, making the switch from a cruiser. Great vids, keep it up, like the detail. -Fellow Albertan.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks, will do!

[@scottalden859]

@highmilagerider1154 Nice video, I agree with your statements. I just bought a '12 with 40k miles and love it, such an amazing value, I really think that is the market angle Yamaha is going for. According to your description, I am about the same size as you, would you care to comment about your HWK pants...what size you have and if you would buy them again? Thanks!

[@highmilagerider1154]

My HWK pants are XL so I can wear jeans underneath. I love them... I would buy them again. Ride safe

[@outdoor1640]

Did u flash ecm at all? I have a 2020 and even before I flashed I dont get 450km on a tank light comes on around 300km

[@highmilagerider1154]

My bike is all stock. I get 405km with the Michelin Anakee tires and 450km with the Michelin Pilot Road 5 Trail tires.

[@outdoor1640]

@@highmilagerider1154 Interesting. Even when my bike was stock and had stock tires, i think it would be a push to get 405km.

[@erocnw1341]

I'm very surprised that the ST kept up with a KTM 1290 in a drag race. The ktm has a lot more horsepower and torque and less weight than the ST. I've also read reviews from reliable journalists and regular ST owners who said the ST feels slow for a 1200cc bike. I'm not sure what to think of this.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I was very surprised as well. But we have raced dozens of times and I beat him to 170KPH every time. We have even switched bikes and the super T is faster then the KTM no matter who is driving it. I have heard of this in reviews with the 1250GS vs the Pan America. The Pan America on paper has more torque and HP , but the BMW always beats it in a drag race. Ride safe

[@mickleblance8805]

What is it like in hot weather? 85 degrees outside.

[@highmilagerider1154]

It is awesome. I have ridden in temps from -8 Celsius to +49 Celsius and it performs perfectly in all temps and conditions.

[@rnavarre806]

Is this bike a good fit for riders 5"7?

[@highmilagerider1154]

My buddy is 5"7' and with my seat in the lowest position he can flat foot the bike. I thing his inseam is 32 in

[@fvanstaa]

love the new colour

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks, it's spiffy.

[@harveysmith552]

You can't really make out the horsepower and torque gain what is it?

[@highmilagerider1154]

There is no torque gain. My bike is completely stock. So the Tenere is 112HP at 7250 RPM and 89 ftlbs of torque at 6000 RPM.

[@MrDavidfuchser]

But can it do power wheelies in seventh gear?JK Was your bike ecu flashed when you did the test in mexico against the ktm?

[@highmilagerider1154]

Mine is a stock bike. When my warranty is over I may do the ECU flash. Ride safe

[@creigmacc]

For a real world test of power do a top gear roll on from 75 kph or so. Yamaha does power right.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Yes they do :)

[@cullennowell7813]

Why are you wearing your gear?

[@highmilagerider1154]

Cause I was out for a 600km day ride. Ride safe.,

[@alexstowers3706]

Are those birds on your rear seat😂

[@highmilagerider1154]

They definitely stole the show :) Ride safe

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure makes an honest 130hp at the wheel, and 90 ft lbs. The Super Tenere makes 90hp at best. Your friend got a bad launch and there's no chance you keep up with the KTM.

[@highmilagerider1154]

I agree with you...the KTM should dust my bike and kill me by 10 bike lengths....yet it doesn't. We have done this about 10 times and it's always the same thing, I pull away harder and he catches me at about 170KPH and then passes me. I have also done this with another friends 1290 Adventure R and its the same thing. As an aside, I have had my bike up to 237KPH top speed and his KTM up to 252KPH. Only 15KPH top speed difference between the two bikes despite him having at least 60HP more then my bike and my bike is heavier.... I think people get too fixated on published numbers and forget to see what the bikes will actually do. Ride safe.

[@blueberrywilbur315]

If you haven’t jumped a Kawasaki Concours 1400 are you really living 😂😂😂😂😂

[@highmilagerider1154]

Funny you say that. I was just watching a video of a guy doing a 10ft jump off road on a 1995 Goldwing....what a sight. Ride safe

[@davidedge4557]

Informative video, but please stop swaying as you talk.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks for your input I will try :)

[@Fractal379]

@@highmilagerider1154 Sway away, I never noticed a problem with your presentation. Very informative - Thank you! 👍

[@highmilagerider1154]

@@Fractal379 Thanks!

[@kurtismotif]

Sometimes it takes a few years for all the problems to come out and sometimes it takes 10 years for all the problems to not come out.... Ive looked at every bike in the market. Theres a lot of gimmick and a lot of plastic and a lot of overpriced, a lot of poor service, and expensive parts and labor, there are a lot of malfunctions. The more sensors and electronics and stuff thats on it the more it breaks... ya its all neat stuff for 10,000 dollars? See thats just it the plastic and the gimicks cost 10,000 dollars and that bike is not double as good as this bike. NO way is it double the bike. Dude you just smoked a 1290 KTM and people call this bike boring... get a header and an exhuast and flash the ECU wont be boring anymore... I dont want sensors and electronics that will break I hear bad stories about every other bike but this one. Think people learn quick not to look at the 10,000 dollar display. Nobody ever says they have problems with this one, but every other bike people have problems with. I cant even tell a difference in it since 2014 its the exact same bike doesnt matter what year you get theyre all the same, perfect. Im gettin one... I wanted a lot of others and looked at everything. Im glad it isnt popular Ill prob get the color and year and milage I want... thanks for the review its about my 30th but I think you put me over the top and this bike in first place.

[@highmilagerider1154]

Thanks I really love this bike. It does everything I need for 1/2 the cost of it's competitors and it's more reliable. Good luck with your search

[@kurtismotif]

@@highmilagerider1154 I ussually find everything out there and pick one... Im gonna take my time this time spend 2 months into deep January freezin balls and get a smokin deal on exactly what I want....this time.