2023 Tenere 700 | The sweet spot in Mid-Size Adventure motorcycles?

Back out on the Yamaha Tenere 700, I think this is only the second time out on the bike this year... the weather has been so bad, so wet and generally unpleasant, but it was good to shake the rust off and get some much needed motorcycle therapy!
Conditions were tough, but with a bit of momentum and feet on the pegs, the 200kg's just disappears... unless you find yourself on the ground of course😄
For me the Tenere 700 might just be the sweet spot in Mid-size Adventure motorcycling. I think it looks the part, it has a great little engine, handles well, just about manageable weight wise, it is relatively simple (without all of the unnecessary electronics) it is super reliable and whilst it is not cheap, it is priced such that you don't have to loose any sleep worrying about chucking it down a dirt road.
Apologies for the sound at times. My external mic decided to disconnect mid ride...
Cheers,
TankslapMoto

[@headonnis3814]

When the throttle is an on-off button, love it. Haven't got used to mine enough yet to ride it like that.

[@AlexCage19]

You're ripping it! Very nice ride.

[@tankslapmoto9999]

Cheers 👍

[@kluthage421]

Sounds like you need a full exhaust and an ecu flash. Kinda muted and enginey sounding and not so much exhaust. Makes it sound way better.

[@tankslapmoto9999]

Certainly something for me to consider, I know the CP2 sounds awesome with a full system, although I do like having a quiet bike for the lanes I ride.

[@davehartsock9106]

Nice ride man. Would love to know what you are running for tires on your T7.

[@Noastrenght]

and how many rides do your rears last XD

[@tankslapmoto9999]

Cheers, they are Michelin Anakee Wild's. I think I have about 5 rides on them, and the rear is probably about 20% worn...👍

[@loopeyshooter503]

Slicks by the sound of it.