Charley Boorman review / Yamaha Ténéré 700

Hey there,
Check out my review of the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Let us know what you think and subscribe.
Cheers,
Charley
www.charleyboorman.com

[@bartrabiej]

Bike of my dreams 😍🔥 I can see myself riding it around Scotland ❤️

[@brandonbascue7185]

Hello Charlie, great the video! I found it while watching reviews for the T7 and other bikes. Its funny that I am also working my way through the long way round, down, and up documentaries as well again for probably the 100th time. Love you're content and love the wheelies! Cheers!

[@johangranstrom3753]

Did a 3200 km ride to Lofoten in northern parts of Norway this summer and it was surprisingly comfy despite 500-700 km rides a day. On twisty roads it is just awesome. Very low fuel consumption also so 16 litre of fuel is not an issue. My friend had a GS 1250 and we had to refuel at the same time.

[@elindenstein]

Just hit 10,000 miles on mine and it's been so awesome. I had a 1200cc ADV bike before and was worried about going down to a 700 because of couple of longer trips I'll do per year.. It's been fantastic with a couple of mods, and it's 150lbs lighter ☝️

[@VizziMoto]

What mods have made it for highway friendly for you while keeping it as good off road as it was? I understand whichever way you go will likely take away from one side or the other.

[@elindenstein]

@@VizziMoto Mainly the Seat Concepts ST seat and the Madstad adjustable windshield

[@motonomad4900]

Any buffeting with the madstad? How tall are you?​@@elindenstein

[@elindenstein]

@@motonomad4900 None with the MadStad. I have the 16" shield and the 18" shield. I use the 16" in the shortest position and at 5'7" don't have any buffeting. I did remove it though because I don't love how it looks.

[@TOMAHAWK159]

Charley, you are the best salesman ever. This is by far, the best Tenere review in the world and would encourage would-be buyers straight into the Yamaha showroom. Good on yer mate!

[@phudoan3250]

Wow, one of the best visual T7 videos I have ever seen. I don't know what it is exactly but the color combination, the vibe... It's so mesmerizing to watch!

[@tomskalninsh108]

I couldn’t make up my mind between tenere and transalp,but after watching this video Charlie convinced me to go with Tenere,very beautiful color scheme also.

[@whitneyrides]

Nice one Charley! My T7 never fails to deliver smiles daily! ✌

[@pinkie87]

I have the T7 sind this year and I love it. Was in the woods nearby and the biggest problems were not the bike but the rider itself. I really need some more experience. I changed the seat and the rear spring and that was a nice improvement. Here and there some little things things changed and I even rode to France this year. I wanted to explore the alps, but because of bad luck I needed to return to home sooner.

[@MON_MOSO_MON]

How could I be so lucky to watch Mr Boorman reviewing Tenere 700 !Youi're my hero and thanks for this informative crip! From JAPAN.

[@nemerkha]

I have the World Raid for a year now. Love it to bits and not thinking of changing it. Couple of things: Yamaha Ride App is absolutely useless; yes it'll track your ride but everything else is very buggy. I have been from TET to Autobahn on it and it handles everything you throw at it with no problem, 10-12 hour days are easy. Brilliant bike. Now if Yamaha sticks a ride-by-wire with cruise control, and/or stick the CP3 in the Tenere frame, that'll be awesome.

[@marcinzarebski6435]

I Think cp3 will be to much….maybe in super trenere?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hey Charlie!! Glad to have found your channel. We met you in 2011 in Divundu (Namibia) while on a trip through Africa. Can't wait to see more videos on here. If you ever make it back down to South Africa let me know. Cheers

[@0HARE]

Damn, I want one. Thanks for a great review, Charlie!

[@georgenewman5860]

I appreciate the review, but I will quibble. The Tenere 700 is great for big distances. I just got back from a 3,400 mile trip on mine with a couple 600 mile days and the Tenere handled it nicely. It handled all my camping gear for an 11 day trip and was great on road and off.

[@BRUNO5979]

Great video Charlie. Very happy with my T7.

[@allenhuling598]

Nice endorsement, Charlie, I know I've loved mine for everything I do here in Alaska for three years now....wouldn't trade it! Ride safe!!

[@deusexmachinawl]

In your view what is the reliability in terms of stability on tarmac roads? Bends, weather conditions..

[@allenhuling598]

In my experience over the last 10,000 miles it is very stable on tamac and through the bendy roads in both hot sun and wet roads...I have no trouble keeping up with whomever I am riding with....great bike all around! Cheers!@@deusexmachinawl

[@belanagy5595]

This is really a brilliant bike - I have test ridden both the 'street' version and the upgraded Rallye one - the latter one was way better, more comfortable seating, they have a special grip with couple of protruding lines on it - so you can handle the throttle much easier than with the standard grip. Nice review Charley, you're such a cool guy - been your fan since your Long Way series...

[@user-sd7em4op9t]

I love my T7 think charley hit it right on the nail .Did most of the french TET on my T7 with camping kit last year .it makes me smile

[@Captain-Donut]

‼️ The Man who started it all. ‼️ World great 🙏❤️ Love from Scotland 🙏❤️

[@AskarADV]

Beautiful stuff

[@mrkarir]

Very good video, thanks!

[@DanHains]

I enjoyed this video. That's a cool jacket too.

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great stuff Charlie, how easy is it to change the plugs and air filter? and how hard is it to check the valve clearances?

[@musyoka8]

Great video.

[@KEVWATCHES]

Thanks Charley! Thinking about trading in my Honda CRF250l for one of these. Great video has really helped me in deciding to take that next step up :)

[@bigvisk1125]

OMG you have a youtube channel, how did i never think to look for this. awesome

[@Charley.Boorman]

Ha, great to have you on board

[@bigvisk1125]

@@Charley.Boorman watching long way round lit a fire in me and all your other stuff was great (long way up was just ok) Your injury and other injury before healing was nuts. You need more youtube vids I've almost watched them all already :)

[@cosmozh]

Hey Charly, well done!!

[@freeman1200gs]

Hello, Mr. Charlie Boorman. You are my idol when riding motorcycles. I am from Taiwan and have always admired your riding style and racing spirit. I have also seen 2 videos of you riding with Mr. Ewan McGregor. Hope I can help you next time you come to Taiwan to experience motorcycle riding

[@Charley.Boorman]

Thank you so much for getting in touch. So glad that you love riding motorcycles. Also thank you for looking at our shows. Next time we’re in Taiwan sure will look out for you

[@The9meister]

Yamaha are a very good product, you get your money's worth when you buy one, quality.

[@ldpg6318]

Charley boorman ! Au top 👌 More vidéo

[@stubbk3]

great video quality. i need a go on one of these and the new pstrom, back end always looks squashed and too low on the T7 but what do i know ive only ridden sports bikes so far

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I call this the Unicorn Bike. Never seen one for sale at the Yamaha Stores in western Canada!!!

[@ridenfly]

For sure this is a very positive review and Yamaha 700 is getting its popularity for a good reason. What's your take on the KTM/Husky 690/710 and the upcoming (to US) Honda Transalp?

[@eharbiya7191]

great work, love your channel & your work.,, now the million dollar question,, who buys tenere T7 and who buys Ducati Desert X,, would someone who has Desert X sell it for T7?? those two bikes are really excellant , yet when you put the extras on the desert X it will set you for 2 T7 as price,,, your opinion is highly appreciated .

[@ldpg6318]

Charley boorman you made me want to pass my motorcycle license and travel 20 years ago Thanks A french Guy..😊

[@kernered15]

If you had to redo the "Long Way Round" do you take the Tenere' or the GS? apologies if you can't answer : )

[@Charley.Boorman]

If I look back I still think we probably made the good decision. So many bikes to choose from. But I think the BMWs were the most robust at the time.

[@eugrules]

I love mine. The motor is a tractor going slow and feels good on the road. Easy to service - both oil and air filter is easy to get to. Once you get up on the pegs and ride it like a dirt bike - its very balanced. Glad I have a 2021, they have already gotten too electronic.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Hi Charlie, the T7 is a fab bike..i love mine. Can you tell me what jacket you are wearing please..? I have a bit of an obsession for blue 💙 jackets...😅. Cheers, Steve

[@deusexmachinawl]

Hello Charlie, I have a question please. Maybe a rookie one, apologies. I will get my first bike and after learning on the mt07 and loving the engine but not the restricted position, I tried the T7. I am 183 and fits me really well. The question: with such a large front wheel and quite thin, and so high centre of gravity, is the front bike stable on the UK winter commuting wet roads, with derbies etc? Seems like the front could just slide? The choice was not only because of the size but also because I like outdoors and would love to learn more, but my concern is for normal roads. Thank you so much and beautiful videos

[@flippy66]

If you think that's what causes a wheel to slide then you have no grasp of physics.

[@LATAMbiker]

I would say that any review should show the negative instead of only positives to give an honest look at the bike. Otherwise it just comes off appearing as a sponsored "fan boy" video. I have one (2022) and have done lots of on and off road on it, including in Colombia. (Live in the USA.). Positives: It handles GREAT off road, simple electronics to avoid complicated maintenance problems way from home, easy access to air filter, great wide band power, not too loud, good front suspension, good choice of wheel sizes, low weight for its size. Negatives: very top heavy, hard to pick up compared to other mid size bikes, for me anyway- tube wheels, weak rear suspension, small gas tank, seat too high for many people- could have made it adjustable, spark plugs and valves difficult to access, inadequate skid plate. I feel things like the thin skid plate and undersized gas tank were only done to reduce advertised weight. I fixed some of these issues. Strapped a fuel bladder on the back seat, bought ($$) Alpina tubeless wheels, lowered the bike with taller dogbones, lowered seat and thick heel boots. (I have a 30" inseam.). I fully realize the unicorn bike doesn't exist, but I don't understand what some of these (what I would call) drawbacks were necessary in the design.

[@TheBikeguy72]

What brand of jacket are you wearing? Love it.

[@Charley.Boorman]

It’s from a Spanish company called Fuel. They make some great stuff.

[@atuareg70]

And it works very well on the highway as well if you stay under 120km with higher screen, you peacefull. You can still put a much more confortable seat if you want. Then it becomes almost perfect for person that don't go too strong in off road :)

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

Less electronics is a great trend in my view. I use one or two settings on my Super Duke GT and that's about it.

[@garyang5205]

Hi Charley, can i know what jacket are you wearing? Thanks

[@cybilisation]

Fantastic camera work and nice pictures. About the T7 I am not so obsessed as many others. Compering competitions it’s expensive. It was a good bike few years ago, but now it needs to be developed. The saddle is a catastrophe, the bike is top heavy, hard to handle in low speed, and if it falls you are in trouble. The engine is bulletproof but not so powerful in the higher range. I don’t like the concept of Yamaha: selling the spirit of the past for a good amount of money. This bike must be cheaper for a good bargain.

[@chriscooperCRF300]

Had one for 2 years now and totally agree with you, I come from a long enduro back ground and find it's top heavy weight very limiting, also the steering lock is rubbish, I've enjoyed riding it on road but that's about it. I now have a crf 300 rally 👌🏼

[@cybilisation]

@@chriscooperCRF300 Oh, that’s interesting! I am really curious about your experience with the CRF Rally because it was on my list too. But it is hardly accesible on the market. Has it enough power? 27 hp seems to be a little under powered for street riding.

[@chriscooperCRF300]

@@cybilisation hi buddy, yes the power is a massive drop and if you enjoy overtaking and blasting around then it's not for you, however it is more than happy at 70mph and gets there ok, I live in the UK and have a place in Spain and I would happily ride it there but the magic is as soon as you hit the trails it's unbelievably good, the clutch is light, the bike is easy, you can switch off and enjoy the places you are instead of over concentrating because of the bike you're on, hopefully this helps 👍🏼

[@franktherabbitstudio]

Holy SH!T that’s super nice. Damn it’s good looking.

[@oknevals]

How does it handle in the wind and in the rain? ... The key statement here is, if you don't want to ride far, this bike may be for you. Yeah, tube tires too.

[@yourmotorcycleguys8169]

sweet !

[@jorgequintana6143]

How’s the bike on long trips how’s the seat?

[@lalalaanjir3313]

what camera do you use for youtube?

[@dynamodav]

Acerbis do a 25 litre tank for it. Weighs about the same as the steel one you’re replacing so a no brainer!

[@Chilliwacksfinest]

Come on Charlie. Come to Chilliwack bc Canada. Let’s ride some Yamaha tw200s. You will love it. ❤🍻🍻

[@reachenzion]

2:44 you got there kyb suspension watch it it may be misleading

[@LukeAshton05]

Charley's Boorman 👍🏼

[@Manuelgf95]

What website is that? I want to configure my bike with that software

[@JPspinFPV]

I do like this bike very much. It's a shame Yamaha doesn't see fit to offer the full range to the U.S. market.

[@motowipeout5670]

I'll take simple, reliable, light weight and affordable over expensive, complicated and heavy every time

[@VineV-Dutch]

Can you do a TransAlp and a Touareg 660?

[@SurreyGreenLaneTours]

Cracking bikes for the money, really capable on and off the tarmac 👍🏼

[@kolekcjonerzywspomnien]

Hey, does being 1.77 cm tall make it impossible to ride this beast?

[@vassiliss.4406]

3 ABS modes are: ABS on, ABS off, ABS off at the rear rather than "NO ABS at the front", right ???

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

Yes

[@queenslander954]

Iconic is right , original XT500 won the very first Dakar back in 1979 , great lineage.

[@1jbunceiii]

Sad that the USA model is only one spec, they don't have the upgraded versions

[@jamessidmouth]

Couldnt agree more

[@michaelgodliman436]

But if you crash the bike and bend the subframe the bikes a rightoff cos its welded to frame and cant be changed like on ktm adventure bikes

[@DaveCarlson01]

I rented a Tenere 700 for a few days last year. I loved the engine, but did not like a couple things about it. It is rather top heavy, and the suspension was harsh. The seat height was also too high for me. At the end of a few days of riding it, I decided not to buy one.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

I choose the also legendary Honda Transalp. Why ? more road confort. Despite I ride a lot with T7's and off road are very good.

[@stantaylor2649]

If it doesn't have all the "Bells & Whistles" why is it so expensive?😮

[@gummball]

Quality > gadgets

[@joaoseven460]

Low weight, amazing engine, decent suspension. Overall an amazing bike that is worth every penny

[@dandoesstunts220]

@@joaoseven460low weight? 😅

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

​@@dandoesstunts220low weight for a twin cylinder adv bike.

[@dandoesstunts220]

@@JohnSmith-ef8nr not by a lot. It’s definitely still a heavy weight.

[@ToValhall]

T 7 4 LIFE

[@pressley10r]

Cool vid. Love my t7. I take it you aren't on BMW's payroll anymore...

[@chriscooperCRF300]

🤣

[@DirtbagonWheels]

Hi Charley, how long do you ride the Tenere 700 now? Talk about your journeys with the T7, not about the Marketing/Media Guidelines. Talk less, RIDE MORE! peace Anton

[@Sam-xt5gb]

How tf did I not know Charley had a yt channel

[@mikeskinner70]

and still not available in Malaysia

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

Brrrrap!

[@TOMAHAWK159]

This Charley Boorman is excellent. He really is a first class Anglo Saxon gentleman. He is decent and radiates honesty. A great salesman for this beautiful Yamaha Tenere 700.

[@flippy66]

WTF is an Anglo Saxon gentleman? And his father was of Dutch descent, you're factually incorrect anyway.

[@Jonathan-L]

8:50 ... that looks familiar ... it's, it's, it's, I know, it's, it's the Emerald Forest!!!

[@josepg.2479]

This bike is a good choice, but... If you're less than 175cm tall, you need some little dirt bikes skills or instrad look for another option

[@gryphongryph]

Love the look of all the Tenere variants, but really wish it had traction control that could be turned off! I think on the road traction control is as important as abs and should be mandatory on all bikes sold for road.

[@JenkkiMike]

Absolutely not. Traction control shouldn't be mandatory. Let the consumer decide what features they want not government.

[@ivanlalev8223]

👍 Yamaha 👍

[@istra70]

Charley !!! ... - future is in lite adventure / dual sport bikes...... did you just wake up now ? T 7 is getting old by now. There are many new rally bikes ( ideal adventure / dual sport ) for decent price on the market now. You should forget big bike manufacturers which had robbed us for a long time now, and never listened for what bikers really want. Check AJP PR 7, Kove 450 rally , Hero 450 rally , and many more Italian dual sports and rally replicas for quite a reasonable price.....

[@maxleopoldmun]

I love you Charlie lad but this isn’t a review it’s a commercial - regardless I wanna buy a T7 anyways lol

[@aaronbugaiski2487]

Now just one problem where do i get one?!!!😡

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

I'd go with new Honda Transalp

[@ADV_SEEKER]

I HAVE ONE 😊

[@TriAngles3D]

If they got rid of the ABS and other silly electronics junk then I'd pay even more... What's ironic about that is that I am a mechatronics engineer.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

You can get a old model with the LCD dash and a ABS delete kit, I just removed the abs fuse on mine.

[@Rob_Stefan]

Bro you haven’t aged a day!

[@ruffleschips9055]

I don't consider any chain driven bike a good touring bike.

[@Alone1am]

And i was sitting here at 40 thinking im tooold for the tenere.

[@jonb.877]

yea nah. I have a tenere... but I have to say, the suspension is utter trash for offroad. aaaaaand its not correct that its just a normal key. the key unlocks an immobilizer, which is linked to the ECU.

[@chriscooperCRF300]

225kg with crash bars and a few essentials, all that weight sits high up with a poor steering lock. Light weight you say? Just saying! And yes i have had one for 2 years and put 11k on the clock.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

So many people complain about the weight but what are you comparing it to?

[@georgenewman5860]

You had the bike for two years and your complaints are weight and the steering lock. It weighs less than its competitors. If you want a lower center of mass, get the KTM. Are you going to pay the extra $ on top of MSRP to unlock all the technology?

[@chriscooperCRF300]

@@georgenewman5860 yep would love to have a reliable 890r with no problems whatsoever. All so called mid weight adventure bikes are to heavy pal, the T7 is a fantastic bike, I don't do technology this is why I bought one! But for pure enjoyment on trails you can't be beat a light bike, just simple physics. I now have a crf300 rally and yes I miss the road manners of the T7 but with all bikes there's a compromise I've compromised road stuff.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@chriscooperT700 The CRF300 is too heavy, 153KG and only 27bhp. My KLX450 is 126KG with 56BHP. I still prefer to ride the T7 as its much better on the road to the trails.

[@georgenewman5860]

@@chriscooperCRF300 I've ridden the CRF300 and I like it, but for multi-day trips covering thousands of miles the Tenere is much better. The best bike always depends on how you intend to ride it.

[@motorradreisen-mfs]

The only thing which is 40 years old, is the Name. 😉

[@flippy66]

For £10K I'm not sure how you get a lot for the money tbh

[@glight5205]

One of the last manly bikes, the rest are playstations with wheels

[@user-sh6ot5xs9z]

A ten minute video of Charlie making the same points over and and over - not really value add in my opinion

[@cobrin6437]

Another review that's lardi da, disappointed really, much like the Africa Twin review.

[@tucobenedico]

This is the most superficial and not geniune review ever made for T7. All generic talk...

[@mountainconstructions]

Nice Paid Advertisement Mumbles

[@Charley.Boorman]

Thank you so much for your comments. But sadly when you do a review you don’t get paid. I paid for the Camer Man and do it all myself. Hope you enjoy.

[@Besty66]

While Charley's alive Tim Nice But Dim will never be dead.

[@jamiemcguire9245]

I like how it's basic, but if it had cruise control, I'd buy one

[@Fubarthenomad]

He Sounds like the boris johnson of the bike world

[@zaarkeru3391]

Dont say something so horrible about this legend