BEFORE YOU BUY: Yamaha Tenere 700 Review

[@LongWayHome]

Do you agree or not?

[@GreenString]

Seriously honest and detailed review. Thank you.

[@aapolappalainen]

About picking it up and comparing it against GS: as the Tenere goes further to it's side, it may be as hard as a GS that lays on it's engine. Yes, it's lighter, but the distance to lift it is greater.

[@user-qc4tt2qm9v]

@@aapolappalainen I've ridden, laid down and picked up both. The GS which weighs 600 lbs feels like it weighs 150 pounds more than the 700.

[@aapolappalainen]

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[@joonask568]

After more than 15000km with my T7 I mostly agree. I've done week long trip in scandinavia and for that the bike was quite fine even with standard spring and all my stuff and me almost 100kg. Full preload adjustment. Seat is not that good but riding standing up some times helps lot :). And if other bikes would be cheaper they would have been option for me. I like KTM790. I had to spend some money for after market stuff but also with the other bikes you might have to do the same so T7 in that sense is still cheap. If new motorcycle costs as much as new car its just too much.

[@hovishill2779]

Had mine for just over 6 weeks and have put 1833 miles on it so far. Engine is superb, throttle on/off isn’t the best, but adjusting the cable free play to the minimum improves it and learn to be smooth. Seat is a torture device and I’ll be looking to seat concepts when they have one available. I’ve converted my wheels to tubeless and fitted internal TPMS which works great and takes away the concern of punctures, all for about £100 all in. Have an AS alloy rear rack fitted, heated grips and a Rally Raid 90 rear shock spring which has made the bike ride even better. Bike is super stable and fun to ride, both on and off road. Just got back from 486 mile 4 day trip and averaged 73.9 mpg and the 169 mile ride home today resulted in 83.1 mpg. Only thing I don’t like about this bike is the seat. Had a GSA1250 before this bike and don’t miss it at all. This bike is a Jack of all trades and a master of none, but makes you feel good doing whatever, for a lot less money than most other ADV bikes. P.S. you can adjust the dash backlight brightness.

[@scottbaer]

Thanks for the mention about the dash backlight adjustment!

[@humanbeing1675]

Yes, the original seat is literally a pain in the ... Have a custom made now. Much better.

[@shassabo]

Could you give a quick rundown on the tubeless conversion? Or even a link :)

[@bbouchan1]

Done 12000 km on mine & i've fitted the Yamaha lower seat which I find much more comfortable the the oe seat. It's not only lower but also narrower.

[@yukonpeter]

i can confirm the great gas mileage of the T7 as I got over 70 mpg yesterday doing a long slow-ish highway cruise (probably averaged 85 km/h). Amazing. I returned home at 350 km and still have the last bar on the gas gauge solid and not flashing. That means I should be able to do another 150 km at the same speed. Gonna finish the tank today to see how far I get.

[@DCV65]

The thing with so called adventure riding is everything is a compromise. Bikes need to be capable of everything, everything is subjective to the buyer/rider. I don't own one but have ridden one and i personally like the simplicity of the bike. People complain about the weight of todays bikes but continue to want stuff added to them. Good work Yamaha, keeping it simple.

[@0xsergy]

I think it's the road cruisers that end up asking for features while us who stick offroad have to deal with what companies stick on the bikes. Most adv bikes never leave pavement so that's a factor too

[@thejohnnerparty]

This is the best review I've seen on the T7. The perspective is spot on. A big thumbs up. Job well done for the average rider.

[@LongWayHome]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChawkiChahed]

Hi, I totally agree. Very candid assessment. "No, it's not better than the 790 R", I am really hesitating between Triumph 900 Tiger Rallye, KTM 790 Adventure R and T700. I might end up with the T700 to replace my 30-year's old Africa Twin 700

[@robertmatejka6451]

You bet I'd buy one. I haul my dual sport to the state im camping and riding in. Set up camp then off road during the day on a combination of fire road, 4x4 track and county dirt roads in the Ozark mountains. My previous ride was a KLR 650. This is light years ahead. cant wait to get one!

[@jasonearles9789]

The bike is for the guy who likes the off-road stuff better than the on-road stuff. And that is why I bought one. I have had a couple GS and an Africa Twin which were great bikes but I found that I really like the off-road stuff. I have had a couple of dual Sports but I like to be comfortable getting to the trails. This bike does an amazing job at both. I would rather a GS for a very long trips and a dual sport for the technical sections. This bike splits the difference quite well. I always turn off the traction control and turn off the ABS while off-road so I don’t miss the extras at all. I have watched videos of guys who have both the 790R and the T7 and they choose the T7 when things gets more technical. It doesn’t stall as easily.

[@MrMegaPerez]

Wow this was a great review! Everyone test/review should be structured like this. Thank you, it helps a lot with my decision :)

[@mdragon99]

I like the way you answers are straight up.

[@brianq103]

Great review! I've had mine for a couple of weeks now, put just over 2000KM on it and I agree with most of what you said. Surprisingly, the seat is getting better, either that or my ass is getting used to it. 😉 One thing that has surprised me is how much feedback the front end gives with the 21 inch front wheel and the stock tire. I am amazed at how quickly I started trusting this bike in corners on the street, given it's offroad bias. This bike is a hoot in the twisties!

[@philmorrow2446]

Excellent an comprehensive review. Just would like to say that the opening shots were superb. Keep it up.

[@derekhastings8481]

Brilliant review. I like the road type style. Very informative. Many years ago I had a Transalp 700. A similar no frills package. Your point about these bikes and their weight is spot on. It is lighter than my R1200GS, but not by as much as you might think. Thanks!

[@alrightdave6135]

Derek Hastings 70 kg

[@derekhastings8481]

Michael B I have the older 2012 GS: unladen mass 90% fuel: 234kg: Tenere: 204kg same condition, so 30kg. Still more than I want to lift regularly :-)

[@Dp3.16]

Tenere 700 dry weight 189kg that's a lot lighter than any Gs

[@glasshopper2010]

I've had mine a year. Broadly agree with your review, Few points to add. I;m above average weight and found the stock suspension softened up after about a thousand miles and so I put the stiffer spring on the rear and put a spacer in the front. Big improvement ..... for me anyway. I have dropped it many times now. I have the Yamaha crash bars and the bike itself is almost undamaged. Barkbusters are essential however. The way the front fairing area vibrates is annoying. The fuel cap is poor. For the money the bike is incredible. Weight far less noticeable than my previous bike CRF1000L Love it.

[@glasshopper2010]

@mld Yes I am 1.925m tall. I have the Yamaha rally seat and bar risers. I am happy with the screen but I make a point of keeping off motorways whenever possible. It;s a great bike.

[@johnmiles8715]

Couldn't agree more, but then you are my brother

[@seatime674]

I totally want the T7 and a dealer has one with my name on it but I can't pull the trigger because if I lay it down one time in the dirt I'm going to cry forever.. I treat anything brand new like a diamond and I can't live with any scratches or else I just have to wait to buy used one so I won't worry about it LOL

[@nomad667]

You can easily turn off the fuelcut from ecu just like in about any new bike. I don't understand why people dont just do that when they buy a bike. That jerky on off throttle is a feature put in there.

[@velocigeoffster]

Most realistically informative review I have found. This will play a big role in my decision making for a new adventure bike, thank you!!

[@zacharyfett2491]

It’s nice that the mirrors don’t shake. 34.4 inch seat height just seems extra tall for a 700. I enjoyed the review, thanks!

[@zacharyfett2491]

@Stinky Man It's pretty tall........#ShortLegProblems

[@alanottley]

Excellent comprehensive review! I would like to get a T7, but I love my Ural!

[@mvjoshi]

This is one of the most practical reviews of the bike. And you are literally the first rider of a motorcycle that I have seen here who not only likes to have a soft (correctly so) suspension while riding off road but has the courage of conviction to say it. A fully informative video that should be the clincher for anybody sitting on the fence about this bike. I know Yamaha will not get it to India as the company doesn't care a damn about its business.

[@bikramsingh7768]

It's coming.

[@corecass]

got one. love it. how ever .. almost no vibrations i would not say... also the kick you can deal with that by proper adjusting the throttle. no suprices ? you properly never went to full throttle in 1. 2. 3 gear. i think its a nice do it all.. does every thing decent. exactly why i bought one. 790 was never a competator for me for it it. 990 was. how ever that thing is a beast. also beasty with maintenance

[@jinx_eu]

One of the best reviews on T7 ever. Good job.

[@LongWayHome]

Glad you liked it

[@syruptishuss]

Coming from a 2010 Multistrada 1200 S, and a 2005 Multi 1000DS before that, I’m strongly considering the T-700 for a future return to ADV biking. About your concern about anemic motorcycle horns, though - their only justification as standard equipment is to pass inspection and usefulness at gently warning bicyclists and pedestrians of their proximity to your line; otherwise, they mostly serve to enrage drivers. Motorcycles have better brakes, acceleration, and handling than anything else on the road, horn decibels don’t prevent crashes, but rider skill can.

[@cnchobby]

led display has 6 level bright setup. you can do it turn on key with pressed upper or lower button on lcd screen and you adjust it with six level of backlight bright, the same like in mt-o7 or other yamaha bikes...

[@verbalwidget0919]

Good review on the T700, I'm the same way with the gas cap WTH?? I got my bike and promptly went just under 9000 miles on a road trip across the USA, it did fantastic, with a Puig touring windscreen the wind is gone. The smallish gas tank is a pain, and the tubeless tires were a constant worry on a loaded bike. I came from a Vstrom 650 and have since purchased another and will let the Tenere go, but I hate to because it's an awesome machine, but for it to be equal With the Vstrom I would need tubeless wheels, bigger fuel tank and the Vstrom came with hard luggage as part of the package.

[@sharplanceforge1898]

Very nice review. Every review I have seen, has their own opinions on the ride and feel. You have made a review from a standard rider on a base model perspective that is truly well thought out. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us. I am really looking forward to my Tenere purchase and experience.

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Excellent, honest, no nonsense review, thanks.

[@raycollington4310]

Nice to see Dave not doing all the work for once. This is a quality review that breaks with KZbin tradition and is actually useful. Thank you.

[@davorjuretic5177]

You know what? You are very good! I am thrilled to see somebody from Eastern Europe that competent, objective and amusing at the same time:) This is one of the best motorbike channels one can find. Keep on the good work, I have just subscribed.

[@zteacherr5992]

I think it might have something to do with the way that it’s engineered. If you take a look at the designs and design purpose, The chain drive actually works to keep the bike planted off-road. The idea is to keep the front wheel down. Take a look at the chain geometry. Front sprocket is much higher than usual.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

This was the most informative review of this machine I have watched and I have watched many. Love your videos. Kind regards from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@LongWayHome]

Love your country!

[@yuriabmxr]

Unbeatable bike for the money. The bike works so well the electronics are never missed, except for electronic cruise control. All ADV bikes are a giant compromise, and you can make this whatever you want for less money than the 790 and a lot less weight than the big bikes. For me, it's a perfect starting point.

[@simonchant761]

Couldn't agree more my friend. I own one and feel much the same.

[@lukasbieles]

LCD brightnes is adjustable, seat is crap, but You can do 600km per day, 2 things that need to be improved if you want to ride offroad: skid plate and handguards (crashbars, they are good but not necessary). I've had mine for a year and would definitely buy again

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

I’m looking at this bike to ride the BDR’s in the US so it won’t be a daily driver. I have a 1250GSA for Adventure Touring. I may bump my budget and get the KTM890R to get the quick shift and cruise control to get to the trail. It’s going to be a hard decision but thanks for your video to give me more to information

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

Nice honest review, I enjoy your funny comments too. I'll stick to my F850GS, thank you very much.

[@armandomorales5857]

Awesome simple straigth to the point review. Yamaha México put a price just below the tiger 900 rally, the F850gs is about $1000 dollars higher. That is comparing all prices in México.

[@kellyburnham2795]

Great Review of my next bike. Beautiful trails as well. Thanks for posting.

[@jamesonk5011]

I agree on almost all the things you brought up, the bike definitely give you confidence and has such a smooth power delivery that you have to pay attention to your speedometer often, the suspension is way smoother than expected, on and off road, the seat is definitely not my favorite and the lights do work very well, all in all its a dream bike for me and keeps getting better, it has its cheap parts for sure . . .but! it always puts a smile on your face. Awesome reviews, hope to see more soon.

[@ericrusch8258]

Nobody reviews the night riding lighting.. well done sir!

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Nice, reasonably unique review - much thanks for all you do!

[@LongWayHome]

Much appreciated!

[@ZenDog89]

This is such a great review! You really sound like a regular person, but your review points are well thought out!

[@himydad1499]

A tubed tire can also be fixed. Take the wheel of, and fix it like a bicycle. What's the problem ? On sunday your hands don't work ? ;-)

[@szeriman13]

it takes only 2 hours at minimum, if you can release the wheel 😂

[@johnambro7181]

Today's riders are soft and petulant. Paper cuts are their Kryptonite. Maybe they speed dial there Dads to fix their flats.

[@szeriman13]

@@johnambro7181 and if you are on top of the Teth Mountains in Albania? im not sure if you can release the back wheel, for example.

[@johnambro7181]

@@szeriman13 You got me there. With practice it can be done. Still easier to pump up a tube than a debeaded tubless tire.

[@szeriman13]

@@johnambro7181 thanks

[@docwyte]

Riding off road I much prefer tube tires. I carry a patch kit and spare tubes with me, I won't get stuck on a Sunday. Learned that lesson the hard way once. The other electronic things I agree, it would be nice if there was an ABS Mode that only turned off on the rear wheel and cruise control. Traction control I can live without. What bothers me the most about the bike is the weight, I really wish it weighed no more than 180 kilos

[@chapusa100]

I want one for moving around the farm and going into town once in a while...... thanks for the info

[@dotco5210]

I’d like to see how that thing handles on our Michigan trails they’re not as hard packed as your trails they are very technical and Sandy. We do have some hard packed but you got to be in the woods but generally go RV trails and connecting trails are deep sugar sand.

[@urnzwayzmoove]

I think there is a way to adjust the brightness of the dash. Just fyi

[@BlackdogADV]

I guess I’ll hold out for the 890 or 901 Norden. I’m ready to downsize from the big 1200GS as I’m 71 now. Thanks for the great review.

[@jimigrill]

I'd stay away from KTM engines.

[@bikramsingh7768]

@@jimigrill Why ??

[@johnbarton3073]

I completely understand the reason for adds and revenue share and, and,and.... I was really close to jumping out of this review because of the amount of adds. Just that in this case I was interested in your opinions. Lots of other channels have great reviews without the breaks trying to sell me sh*# I don’t want. All said and done, enjoyed your content 😎

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

Just get youtube premium, no more ads.

[@cschueren]

Well reviewed. You are correct that it’s a price point that people want, but, and that’s the problem, but I want a little more as you said. Pick one up used in a few years.

[@perfectlynormal5729]

I don't recall you mentioning the precarious mounting of the exhaust cannister? As long as you only fall to the left, the exhaust mount will probably never be an issue. Fall to the right.....and you might not be so lucky.

[@weekendwarriorT7]

It's a wonderful bike. It handles beautifully on highways, dirt and the city, the stock spring can handle more than 130 kilo on it back, although it is configured for 75 kilo, The tablet (-; can be setup to be at a lower light setting, what I love about this bike is its simplisty. No fancy gadgets that will break on the first full on the dirt. I find the engine very lively and very grumpy sound, makes laugh every time, the height can be scary but you will manage it fairly quickly, The fact that there is no tubeless tires is rather annoying, but manageable

[@grahamgillette5393]

What can I say I’ve had a GSA 1200. a KTM 1190 R , the last I sold to buy the T7,and have just returned from a 3650 Kay’s desert trip this bike is awesome , there’s been sand, gravel, corrugated tracks flooded tracks high speed bitumen fully loaded plus spare fuel , you just point this bike and it will oblige and it will make novices look like professionals so much so out of the 4 mates on the trip 2 are buying the Tenere the best all rounder you could ask for. Maybe I’m old school it’s all in the wrist and who needs all the gizmos to go wrong when you’re in the outback.

[@Lambros-A.]

That was an honest review.Totally! Congrats!

[@actstuntcam]

Exceptionally well-done review. You were very fair, especially considering your riding bias. (Don't mean that in a rude way) - clearly comfort and rider-aides are high on your list and you don't pretend otherwise. Your video is informative, well made, has great pace, good riding shots etc. Probably some of the best production values of any KZbin reviewer out there. The others should watch your channel and take notes. Thanks for the great clip. Regards, Campbell

[@LongWayHome]

What a lovely comment to wake up to in the morning! Thanks for the appreciation and i'm glad it was informative!

[@actstuntcam]

@@LongWayHome Definitely a bike I'm interested in and your review was interesting:)

[@Lawman-196]

Definitely the most honest reviews......most others are simply advertisements. 👍👍🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@ciucavladimirandrei52]

Tocmai am cumparat si eu una👍sper ca am facut o alegere buna. Felicitari pt review

[@IntoTheMystery13]

Mt07 engine boring? I’ve never heard or thought that.

[@galianadrian2515]

4 à daily use is it possible? I'm not sure what to buy? tenere or the new Tracer.

[@scottlucas4408]

Excellent review, really have stepped up the camera work,

[@kyjelly5524]

I want something More powerful than my drz and more comfortable for the road. But I still want to hit fire roads and gravel roads. My drz is fun but it lacks power in the mountain twisty roads. I just wonder if the T700 would be enough power for me. I see people using full throttle on KZbin a lot. My old race bikes were almost never full throttle. I just don’t want to be bored in a year or 2. But at the same time I don’t want a huge bike that I won’t take off road. The T700 may suck for 200 more highway rides too.

[@garo919]

the lack of tech as always been a deal breaker for me. i've always wanted a 790 adventure but after seeing the T7 i can say that the T7 visually looks way better than the ktm. I feel like the T7 would be the obvious choice over the 790 adv IF it had the same tech the Tracer 9 does like the rider aids, cruise control, heated grips, better switches on the cockpit, quick shifter, etc. but NOT the dual display because i think it looks weird. a single screen would be way better.

[@damianmcnulty7663]

Very good solid review, nicely shot and really informative, what more could you ask of Dave?

[@Bartimeus761]

Do you think it's a good motorcycle for shorts travel in couple? The passenger's seat seems a little uncomfortable but i know there's an upgrade for that. Thank you very much

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Wanting to leave abs turned on off-road says you don’t do much off road riding...

[@stephenhadley2490]

You can lower the brightness of the screen so it’s less annoying.

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Excellent comprehensive review! Albeit a different class… watching your review (because it’s the “baby tenere”) actually makes me appreciate my Super Tenere even more.

[@whatupg1]

At the beginning seat height is 874mm, at the end its mentioned again at 879mm

[@chrissunde1104]

Great review, I dig the practical point of view.

[@garyprice2869]

What do you mean by the throttle response gets old real fast?

[@graantmnz]

tubeless tyres are not the answer off road ...if yo get a flat ( ie damaged tyre )you have no compressor to reseat the tyre on the rim....a tube you can patch or have a spare ..

[@mick123153]

The odd front fender makes it look odd, Ducati desert sled seems like a comp, but looks way better

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I really like the T7 , but for me doesn’t tick all the boxes 📦 ( the main one weight ) doesn’t matter which way you look at it if you off road riding and fall off picking up 200+ kg ( after adding all the other stuff probably 220 ) is not fun . I think there is only one unicorn 🦄 bike available in the world ( maybe two ) the Husky 701 will do everything VERY WELL even Single track , paved roads , city riding etc ( only thing is to modify the brick seat ) and only 165kg . But as I want simple at 2017 model back - NO TECH except ABS. The other bike was the AJP PR7 very similar specs but not as much power and dealer support not the best .

[@adamschroder4092]

Thanks. Best, most honest review I've seen yet. In Australia, the T7 is 18k, 3k less that the 790. It just doesn't cut it. Pity the KTM is so damn ugly!! I'm looking into Triumph 900 Rally Pro now... Thanks again

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

No matter how good the KTM is, I can't get past its fugly looks. The T7 is a good looking bike.

[@aomaggots-]

Great video! I like your presentation style. Subscribed!

[@ManBikeSwag]

Do you think your kick you were experiencing might have been due to the throttle cable needing adjusting?

[@eugrules]

I love this bike, I own this bike. The Kick is because its forks and shock are sprung to soft. Is it an enduro?, or off-road bike? Yes but it depends on skill of the rider. I have skills off-road, so it is for me. Doing my own oil/filter and the air filter maintenance is easy on the Tenere 700. To some this seems like not a big deal, IT IS. The bike is great on and off-road. It is a value.

[@jibinraj6058]

I like the T 7. May I know your height - I think you are not flat foot both legs on ground, right ? Regarding tube type tyres - I think they are good for off road. I have seen a 2020 Africa twin adventure sports in light gravel road hits a small rock at 100 kmph and got a flat, it is tubeless - he is in the middle of no where and looking for a wheel. If you have a tube type tyre you can repair it or put a new one ( carrying a spare tube or repair kit is not a big deal na )

[@prabhakarganapathy9469]

This is low budget bike? why don't you compare with V-storm 650xt. Price point perspective that is also capable and have good quality?

[@nikolaswoischnik8124]

how would you compare it to BMWF850GS Adventure?

[@daymaker5460]

I am looking for your review of the 2020 Africa Twin if you did one.

[@LongWayHome]

Soon

[@daymaker5460]

@@LongWayHome Thanks.

[@speedyburns1969]

See page 4-10 of the owners manual to adjust screen brightness.

[@johny6610]

Great review!

[@free2chasehappy]

Kinda sad the tenere 700 is not the bike for me. I do mostly long road riding (90% of the time), but living out in the country means gravel and dirt road is inevitable to get to the interstate. I've tried sports tourers, but man they aren't good on gravel or dirt. Not going to spend R1200 gs money. If you guys have any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

[@barendfourie6687]

Africa twin is the choice.

[@sheepdog819]

Been eye balling this and a drastically different Dr 650 or DRZ 400 as mu first dirt worthy traveler. Coming from a Harley background.

[@dangrimes5078]

I have always thought that a twin makes a much better street bike. They seem to pull much longer in each gear and are much smoother.

[@josech]

Seems to me a great bike, but one will let you wanting for more and adding stuff to it. I would go for a 790R instead.

[@jameshind6644]

You obviously haven’t tried an adventure bike off road going down hill as you would quickly learn why you don’t want abs on the front. It’s scary to say the least when you can’t brake due to the abs.

[@jamessander6000]

You are the first reviewer to mention the terrible fuel cap. Congratulations. Yamaha took 4 years and that’s all they could come up with. They should have turned their head and looked at the Africa Twin. The rest of the review was spot on as well. Good job.

[@zefautino]

No need, the old 660 had what we want. That's undoubtedly a stupid option from Yamaha.

[@Posttraumaticgrowth]

Very, very good review! Thank you!

[@BlackThor15]

Great review, well done!!

[@4N2IN0JA]

I wish this bike was available 2 years ago when I started street riding. I can’t wait to see if they bring the Rally edition to the U.S.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Here is an idea. Take a Suzuki DR650, do the normal suspension, exhaust and other mods the DR folks like to do until you have spent the same amount as on the base Yamaha T700 and give them the same tires and then do a side by side review. Old vs new, basic machines. I realize the current DR650 is not available in Europe but if you can get an older one comparison still works since they have not changed anything for years. Would be interesting to see such a comparison.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

@mld Certainky not the same but displacement wise close, 650 vs 700cc, and yes carb vs. FI, but same market, basic machines and both very reliable. If an 2005 GSXR1000 without bells and whistles can pretty much keep up with a 2020 Ducati V4 in the street bike world then I think 'might the same apply here?'.

[@scottbaer]

Nice review! Thanks for your time and information. Question on the LCD display...I know you said the LCD display does not invert it's colors at night, but are you able to dim the display at all? Seems kind of bright for night riding. Thanks again!

[@muppdog390]

Yes, it does.

[@zefautino]

There's that option on the service manual, yes.

[@scottbaer]

Thank you!

[@fishingwcp]

New sub here! 700 Tenere is #1 on my list after my ktm1290 got stolen

[@2dogsstottie]

Dave. You have out done yourself. That other guy is just using you.... I'd dump him if I were you. I am picking mine up on Wednesday the 16th of September here in OZ.

[@LaurentiuColintineanu]

Fair review, I’m stuck on the “hope I don’t get a flat on Sunday” though 😂

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

43 years of motorcycle riding through 20 different motorcycles and I have only had 2 flat rear tires.

[@mart7404]

Thanks and well done, informative review.

[@paulh6591]

I like quiet bikes that don't call attention to my spirited shenanigans. I fly under the radar. If there a way to reduce the growl?

[@MNRon2002]

You are my favorite bike evaluator.

[@marshall3498]

How is your reach to the ground while riding it?

[@daveinwla6360]

A Booster Plug would probably take care of the off-idle jerkiness (i.e. "throttle snatch"). But the price ... I think Royal Enfield may have a 650cc twin cylinder bike in the wings to take care of that.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

A no frills modern day Dr 650 replacement, with decent travel and suspension 👍

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

DR is $3K cheaper & has an aftermarket. If this yamahaha had good electronics package, we could have a discussion...

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@chucklesthefireguy5356 I'm just thinking.. Yamaha has great suspension and that is advantage .. But what other advantage over old Dr 650? Not too much.. Lol. Weight is much heavier. Same RPM on highway.. Just use a few grand and mod out a Dr 650 and get same results..

[@mattmiller2899]

More room for passenger over dr650 is why I bought it

[@ChawkiChahed]

Hi. I would be really interested in your review of the 790R and Tiger 900 Rallye, especially for somebody like me (174 cm - can me feet easily reach the ground? I'm in a country where I can't test bikes, Ivory Coast, and I ride a 1991 Africa Twin

[@SuperLamoto]

Nice video. Do you know something about the t7 Yamaha 2021?. In Some fotos look like that have a biger gasolin tank.