5 Stunning Welsh Trails On The Yamaha Tenere 700 | 4K

[@gofres]

Great video and some very important points. I've been on all sides. As a kid growing up in Wales, riding bikes illegally from age 14 in the mountains, we had great fun! However, the growth in popularity around here means the fun police (and the actual police) clamped down on it. Many years later, I joined the TRF and learned just how much they do for legal riders and all the work they put into keeping these routes open! I would urge anyone who can afford the few quid a year to pay the membership just to help them fight the legal battles to keep routes open if you are interested in riding these routes. Think of it as an investment cos when these routes are gone, they are gone!

[@wyattdixon8421]

Chris is becoming one of my favourite internet bike guys. You can tell there’s thought behind his opinions. God I want to try the Yamaha off-road experience. God I miss Wales.

[@davidrodenhurst3299]

Go and have a try, you won't regret it.

[@Farsightful]

he is to me and i m not even into adv bike "yet"

[@alexdire2405]

One of my fave channels, articulate, knowledgeable, fun and just a top bloke 👍

[@BrettRussell-z2s]

This is by far my favourite bike channel. Chris is brilliant. Fair and fun to watch and listen to. Reminds me of warren pole of a few years ago. Great work Chris.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thoroughly enjoyed that chaps, thanks for putting in the effort to bring it to us - even though it reminded me why I no longer attempt any off roading (ran out of local trails to me plus my arthitic shoulders fight against me)...that Tenere 700 is no doubt a capable machine but for me I just can't get by the looks, but as Chris said, that's a personal thing....keep up the great work, really loving your recent videos, gone up a gear now Chris appears to be fronting the show...long may it continue! All the best for 2022!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers, we've all been working hard on these vids. All the best to you for 2022.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

TMF...how can you not think the T7 is a handsome bike...? How very dare you!! 🤣🤣😘 Cheers, Steve

[@robocombo]

UK trail riding is challenging, beautiful, entertaining and a true privilege to be looked after

[@losslessification]

Thanks for making the point about the TRF, Im not a member and I probably only go offroad a couple of times a year but their organisation really is important. I wish more people could see the good side of the hobby because if it encouraged more trails to be reopened, it would reduce the wear and reckless riding that occurs on what remains.

[@kuntalhalder]

Your camerawork and production quality is the best in the business by far. Keep up with the great videos.

[@RiderMark]

Where can I find the exact locations of these amazing trails? I want to try them some day!

[@neevesybikes]

Brilliant. You make it look too easy, Northover.

[@jonathanstyles5033]

Excellent review, your point about respecting others is spot on, i'm lucky to live near the Nant y Moch trail. Local walking groups really do appreciate it when riders slow down when passing by, and keep to the trail, it keeps a lid on negative mutterings.👍👍

[@samueldickinson5751]

I shall be doing the Yamaha Off-road experience this summer as a present from my wife, can’t wait to get grubby like this for the first time

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Noice !

[@warrenshaw4508]

You'll love every minute! Did day 1 & 2 last year and looking forward to 3 & 4 next year. Dylan and the team were ace, the bikes, the gear, the whole day was bang on 👍

[@samueldickinson5751]

@@warrenshaw4508 I can’t wait, I’ve got absolutely no off-road experience and looking forward to getting stuck in

[@faizalahmad99]

A lot of key pointers given. Truly appreciated you folks sharing this. It's not only applicable for the UK / Welsh road, but actually can be used for the better part of the world. Just be respectful of your surroundings and things should turn out for the better. Ride on!!

[@Vahu19]

you are officially my most favorite moto reviewer. Period!! GREATR JOB!!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Being a good ambassador for motos is a great idea! What a great all around video, especially for those of us that are fans of Wales and T7's. : )

[@stevewade2535]

The best bike channel and reviewer bar none. Fair, balanced and to the point. Chris, an extra shout out to you for making the point about being respectful. I love bikes. I ride all year round both on road and off. But it seriously naffs me off when you see people tearing up byways in big groups, hammering it towards other users and churning all the paths up for a "laugh". It gives us all a bad name. Brings heat from the Police and ruins it for the rest of us. Keep up the cracking work. Ride safe and i look forward to many more videos this year.

[@jthelakes147]

Thanks Chris for being a good ambassador for the sport. I really enjoy trail riding and there are plenty of people out there who want to see us us banned, so your advice to new riders is much appreciated.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice video...good riding skills too!. And glad you said your piece about joining the TRF and treating the trails with respect. The T7 is great all round bike...I'm really pleased with mine! Cheers, Steve

[@joeholden2528]

Bike World is the best bike show. Past few years content has really stepped up.

[@andydutton1566]

Brilliant Video, and great message about our use of trails... Keep up the mega work Chris!

[@BMWHP2]

Thanks Chris. Great to see and hear you review the bike and the country 👍

[@biscuitsalive]

Great vid. I have a T7 and take mine off road in UK. And totally agree with his comments on the T7. Although I would add, if you are a bit shorter (like me) stick the lower link and the lower seat on it (and drop the forks a bit) and your confidence in the rough slippy stuff will increase. The suspension still has full travel and works as intended, you just lose a little ground clearance.

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

nice chat about advice how to behave

[@dylanrichards9984]

Really enjoyed this video. Nice to see a little bit of home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and great to see what’s out there if you go off the beaten track! I’ve never ridden the GS off road but I’ve taken my little Series 1 Landy on these tracks plenty of times in the past……

[@chrisnorthover7582]

Definitely! That one near Trecastle I've been along in my Series 3 Landy for fish and chip date night a few times, great fun. But you should definitely get some adventure bike off roading in at some point, really enjoyable.

[@2dogsstottie]

Nice one mate. I also have a T7 Tenere. Great views in both landscapes and the need to show respect for not just the places we ride, but the other users of those trails as well. I always make it a habit to give the local farmers a wave too or to stop for a chat. Yes even here in OZ, we have huge issues with the "Greenies" and the closure of many tracks to "motorised vehicles" but horses that excrete the seeds of intrusive weeds into the forests etc are fine. WTF? Seen many of your videos... Keep up the good work. Have a great day. From the Land of OZ.

[@tahirsharif9461]

Brilliant review Chris. Really enjoyed it - great to see some of the trails I did with Yamaha Off-road Experience, they are a fantastic team.

[@sarnbradshaw7382]

Great video, love the T7. Best bike on the market, simple, capable and fun. The essence of riding.

[@63Mrduke]

Great video. Really enjoyed that and makes me want to go out and ride some of thsoe trails.

[@crashbandit]

Brilliant video Chris and great speech on respecting byways. How stunning is Wales!

[@Rossi593]

Great video and so true regarding behaviour. It takes very little to be polite and courteous but not doing can cost the use of these lanes. I like the T 700 even if it strayed from the concept bike. I’m no spring chicken but want to have a go before decrepitude takes a hold. This has inspired me to have a go! Good luck for 2022.

[@aaronlee0203]

Been doing Road race track for many years but more and more ridings like this calling my name.

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Excellent video and I totally agree about respecting all trail users. Best regards from Catalonia!

[@gttpete]

Great episode this, I love watching Chris ride, so talented.

[@stevebevan5104]

Great video. I live near Coelbren forest and totally agree that's it's a great place to get used to a bike

[@neildxb]

Excellent video, and good honest practical advice to help everyone to keep enjoying the trails.

[@irishmike8218]

Great video, I bought T7 last year and have ridden it here in Washington state off road!! It’s awesome, agreed on the height and too heavy part. I’m 5’10 so I bought the lower seat which helps. Thanks again, Wales looks cool!

[@heinschwartz7941]

Valid points made and good on ya for raising them 👍

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Awesome work Chris. Ridden the Tenere for a couple of days with Yamaha and it’s a great machine. Some great advice about joining your local group and respecting other people on the Trail. Just another note.. it’s easy to pick up 😅 and it’s supremely reliable. A decent set up and some good tyres and it’s very capable.

[@JakeBarlow]

Not only do I want one of these bikes more than before, but I want to ride it in Wales! Love your reviews, Chris!

[@RustMotoCollective]

Cracking job, fellas. Good pertinent messages, too, well put. Big thumbs up here.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers

[@MrPaulsim]

That was a really informative video Chris. I went off roading for the first time with a few experienced guys and went home after an hour or two bruised and battered, confidence knocked beacause the trails were like the gnarly ones in your video ! If I'd have seen this first I would have sought out some easier trails for myself. My mission for this year is to learn on easier stuff and get my confidence back.

[@nyedavis922]

This made me realize how much I love my 250. That looked bloody hard work on the big bike 😂

[@trailingarm63]

Great film, you summed the UK off-road scene up very well. The Tenere looks like a big unit to me. OK, it will do most things but I think you'd have more fun on something lighter and crashes wouldn't be as expensive either.

[@aaronczysz8758]

Cheers from the new England, New Hampshire USA to be more specific. Thanks for including crash footage. Made me laugh out loud primarily because that happens to me just about every I ride off road. Great insights into riding and good to advocate for being a responsible and proactive rider.

[@richardpinchin3749]

Damn you Chris and Bike World. I’m trying to resist trading in my Z900 for a Tenere (no space for the Zed, a Series Land Rover and a Tenere). And the Yamaha Off Road team are brilliant, I’ve spent a day on a trials bike and a couple of days on a Tenere with these guys; I’ve learnt a lot and enjoyed every minute.

[@BikesofRye]

This is superb and a much appreciated upload.... I have this exact bike and am looking to do Wales on it. Looks epic

[@TheSweetasanut]

Looks beautiful absolutely beautiful

[@eastofenglandgreenlaning]

Great comments on byway riding and great vid.

[@shirokazama]

Thanks forthe amazing video! Cool content! Gotta love the T7 beast! Well said about those simple rules for offroad riding and respect. Thanks! Keep it up with your cool content!

[@martincoutts6747]

Really great comfortable presentation. Good job.

[@adrianroberts4287]

Cheers Chris, brilliant review (as per normal) -did the Yamaha off road a few years back - fantastic experience and highly recommended

[@MrTimbox2]

Thanks Chris, Ive actually put a deposit down with the Yamaha Off road guys to do a Tenere day. Ive got a T7 myself but thought Id rather drop theirs to start with, can't wait

[@mistermeisters]

Great vid. Any chance you could share some more details of the routes ie gpx files, maps?

[@maynard0643]

Great video! I do love the look of the T7. As for the trails amazing! I ride my GSA off road a lot and after watching your video want to get over to Wales a give them a go...

[@tggortonMoney]

I always love y'all videos and reviews. I think you truly push the bikes you test to their limits and don't pull any punches. The video quality and camera angles are great as well. Thanks for the good content. This makes me want a T7 even more than before ... unfortunately they seem to be impossible to find at the moment. I would love to see y'all get your hands on the new 2022 Honda CB500x and thrash that around with some decent off-road tires (not the stock). I have a 2021 and I have been happy with it thus far. Anywho. Thanks again.

[@nyedavis922]

Why not keep your cb for road and gravel riding and spend the extra cash that you would be putting towards the t7 on a proper dual sport that will be far more capable and enjoyable that the t7, which despite being a great bike is still a big heavy adv bike

[@JollyRog3r88]

Chris, is it bad that I only needed half second glimpse of the plaid shirt and flat cap to know it was you on the Smallest Cog?! :D

[@sk2283]

loved this ! I've been to Wales doing some trails on an enduro bike (KTM) - add another 100KG's or so on an adventure bike not so easy !! IOM is good too ... have you ever visited Devon ??? 100's of Geen lanes of all types to explore... as good or better than anywhere !

[@BernardsSumner]

Dakar 2023 in Wales?

[@brianmorse8811]

As a property owner and avid motorcyclist I have to say thank you Chris. I had no choice but to shut down the greenway because the young motorbike kids had no respect for the neighbors horses. I find it sad for it had been open for all my families generations till now. god bless and safe riding.

[@markstrawbridge9133]

great video chris,have you got the details of the routes you took written down anywhere? didn't quite get your welsh pronunciation !

[@nickb3968]

So Chris, is it really true that it's easier to pickup a big GS after a fall because the cylinders sticking out the side don't allow the bike to fall completely over vs even the Tenere 700?

[@chrisnorthover7582]

On flat ground, for sure. Only time a boxer-engined GS can be harder is if it falls fully upside down on a big hill or camber, but even then the cylinders provide something useful to spin it around on!

[@JayGee6996]

maybe, but the tenere isn't exactly hard to pick up. You'd be picking up a GS way more times than a tenere or 790 so you'd be down on energy by the end of the ride

[@nickb3968]

@@chrisnorthover7582 I appreciate the answer Chris, thanks and keep up the great work!

[@2URLex]

Could you guys do the Ducati Desert X as well?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We will, as soon as we can get our hands on one.

[@philpicton716]

Nice one Chris as usual. Any chance you can provide GPX files or links to the trails you’ve ridden? Totally agree with your assessment of the T7 although I’m riding a 701 for off roading as I wanted something as light as I could make it considering the lump it has to carry!! Lol Hopefully see you all next year at ORS.👍

[@markgratton7361]

Awesome thanks but could you please tell me in more detail where theses trails are so I can ride my T7

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Hi Mark, we're going to be publishing the locations on our facebook page. facebook.com/Bikeworldtvshow

[@markgratton7361]

Your a star

[@ripstop5122]

Hi Chris. Great video. Could you insert the list of tracks somewhere👍

[@trailwayfilms]

Can you list the names of the trails in writing please, I couldn't understand what and where they were?

[@stuartoakley6465]

I would appreciate this also. Hoping to get to Wales this year on a trip and would like to do a couple of these…

[@richardsmith3350]

Great video.. I'm planning another wales trip this year. Your welcome to come to IOM anytime!

[@khakimzhanmiras]

I should join that trf thing, never heard of it before

[@arifbobat5203]

Thanks for this video, I have been doing trails on my GS (it is lowered) for the past year. It's been a mixed experience, overall great but lately I'm finding it not enjoyable as I'd like. Mainly as I have short legs :( I have to stay offroad riding as a short arse is incredibly frustrating, you can't get a bike with decent suspension travel and its all a compromise. I'm at a crossroads and dunno what to do.

[@Bish.Moto1]

Where was the last forestry road?

[@TheBigBraap]

Nice vid and great advice👍love riding my AT on the byways

[@Reids-Rides]

Enjoyed that, thanks. Would be nice to have the locations of the trail head...what3words probably best avoid confusion.

[@Anatoli50]

Well made tour of some historic countryside. To think that Rome built those roads 2000 years ago..and the natives were there for thousands of years before that..did the Romans introduce the wheel to Britain? The T7 is a great bike if you are tall enough. The high center of gravity is its biggest design fault. On road it isn’t an issue, but off road it not only makes one crash more often, but makes it really difficult to pick up. The KTM split tank design really works to lower the CG, similar to the BMW boxer design but without the shin banging. Paddling along on the boxer is frustrating.

[@jamest5149]

Wales has so much to offer 👍

[@nickmayfield6951]

Great vid again, some of the best on KZbin! Any plans to get the Triumph tiger rally pro muddy? (I just bought one, can't get a T7 here in Canada, and the Desert X is months away!)

[@ronlawson5819]

Good solid trail edict also same rules here in the states in general

[@ripstop5122]

great content, as my welsh isnt that great, can you pop the locations in the description? (start and finish). Hope to see you on the BMW off road skills course later this year

[@iangriffiths9930]

Would love you to do the same trails on the new Suzuki 800DE!

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Fantastic, thanks. I’ve got to give this a go. I’m sure i’ll find it but a link to that Yamaha school would be great.👍🏼

[@cliff1551]

Are the tyres D605s mate

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@brucekendall52]

Nothing beats Off Rd riding.You would love riding in SA.Thanks.

[@wonkywheels103]

Even here in Australia forests and parks are closing to bikes and 4wds. It only takes a few idiots to blow it for as us all. Loud bikes, no registration, not being polite to others is all killing our passion for riding motorbikes. It will come one day when motorised vehicles will be banned for use on trails and tracks. And battery bikes will be norm very soon.

[@WeAreTheTrueMedia]

Welsh trails....... hope there's some in the North because all I keep seeing is negative up here.

[@caspian40]

excellent video can i ask what suit are you wearing i can see Acerbis but which suit

[@chrispewkreme]

My next bike WILL DEFINITELY be a Tenere 700. I have an FZ-07 but I'm always wanted to ride sand and dirt trials and hop curbs and train tracks and go in the grass. And while I do try it a bit on the FZ, it's just kinda sketchy. Awesome riding! Check out what Fast Guys Slow Bikes is doing. He hangs with YZ450s on motocross courses. Same with Pol Tarres.

[@robedmunds7163]

Great presentation and narration Mark Williams would be proud. T7 looks top heavy, your inability to save it once it tips would put me off a bit.

[@TrippyandDa]

Excellent video and I totally agree about respecting all trail users. I’m a TRF member and thankfully there’s still plenty of green lanes open near me but by god the looneys are trying to close more every year 🤬 T7 is a special machine as you so convincingly demonstrated 👏🏼👏🏼

[@bigmanben1]

Awesome video and also 💯 agree that our trails should be treated with respect so we can continue using them! Can I ask what your camera setup on the front of your helmet was? Obviously a GoPro but how did you do mics?

[@irishmike8218]

And the t7 is a beast to pick up, even with the help of my large Samoan friend.

[@alexandreberard4841]

Great job. Txs for all the videos. Please let me know how you compare your modified KTM 950 unfinished project vs a 2024 Tenere World raid vs KTM 890R. Wich one you would take for what conditions ? Txs in advance and continue the great jobs and nice wheelys 😊

[@snkneo-geo933]

I've road trails like that on my CR500 back in the day 😁

[@yt9njp]

Diolch yn fawr! So,Tenere vs Africa Twin?

[@nick1bb1]

Loved it! I've been to the Yamaha Off road exp: 3 times - its epic and well worth it - next up i want to do the T7 experience there 🙂

[@oranbalazs1419]

Great videos could you share the route? many thanks

[@advhour226]

Hey Chris can you tell me how tall you are and your inseam? I’m trying to get a sense of my comfort on the Tenere

[@martinkeefe7107]

Chris I have a multistrada 950 Where was you on the last part of your video? Tried my best to listen to where you said you were but, can’t get quite hear where you are That’s the type of trail I like, would love to try the Llun y fan fach trail but not experienced enough This is one of your best videos Really enjoyed Keep it going Thanks

[@chrisnorthover7582]

Cheers Martin - trail is from Coelbren to Ystrafellte through the forestry, not to be confused with the Sarn Helen that it runs alongside of. Coordinates of the start are : (51.7922386, -3.6266839). Enjoy!

[@martinkeefe7107]

@@chrisnorthover7582 Thanks Chris I’ve been on the B road , that must run parallel to the trail I’ll look for it in the morning Cheers

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

[@othmane767]

yes they launch them in morocco but there are no dealerships of any brand in here!!

[@adriantompson]

you just have to say hello to all the walkers even if they have a go at you even when you slow right down . they think these trails are just for them. but you do get some really good walkers too.