Review - Yamaha Tenere 700 - Brake Magazine

[@jayrunner62]

Best Review of the Tenere 700 out there. No bullshit talk, just straight , usable infos . Thank you very much for your good work. Greetings from Germany.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for the positive review!

[@JayGee6996]

Came here to say the same thing

[@DubaiWithPete]

Exactly! No fluff, just straight talk!

[@CoMMenDaToR]

+1

[@idisappear3819]

+1

[@georgenewman5860]

The most thoughtful, interesting Tenere 700 review I've seen and I think I've seen them all. Subscribed!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks George! A much appreciated comment.

[@gummball]

@@BrakeMagazine Agree with George. Seemed like a good, honest review. Also subscribed.

[@norsefalconer]

Yes, Brake Magazine does the best bike reviews in the internet.

[@jyewhin]

Ditto

[@harro9447]

I love it simplicity is the way to go No good breaking a tiny little sensor and being 2,000 kms away from a work shop

[@SickBikeDude]

Black/grey/yellow version - high fender kit - black soft bags - camping gear - black bark buster hand guards - after market exhaust - and I’m off into the sun set.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Giant Loop bag should cover it.

[@carlosandleon]

what's the point of a high fender other than aesthetics?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@carlosandleon Increased wheel travel needs increased space for the wheel to move. If you're referring to the front fender, usually it's to prevent the occasional mud caked from tearing it off, or locking up the tire from moving.

[@carlosandleon]

@@exothermal.sprocket Yeah, i meant the front, but considering you can heighten the low fender on the tenere i think a high beak fender is not necessary on the tenere 700. Dakar bikes have also sported low fenders so beak fenders really aren't necessary at all.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@carlosandleon Whatever it takes to keep dirt from damaging the radiator, caking up on the tire and ripping the fender off or stopping the wheel, or zinging into the air and blowing up all over the rider....

[@Larpy1933]

So unusual: you found some aspects of the bike that aren't perfect. The other reviewers should be embarrassed. Thanks. The detail that you went into was incredibly valuable.

[@Simon-pu9qg]

So great to see a straight to the point and unbiased review! So many "reviewers" these days seem to be afraid of pointing out any compromises or anything remotely negative out of fear of not being invited to future events.

[@HUSKY7-1]

Many so called reviewers these days are just free loaders with their own agenda of self promotion in this ' look at me, look at me' generation and no real reviewing skills or ability to dissect and verbalise a bike's pros and cons. Brake magazine is the exact opposite of this, by far and away the most professional, unbiased, articulate and accurate reviews I have come across. As someone else already mentioned in the comments, you can almost feel the way the bike rides from listening to the review. Well done Brake Magazine.

[@davealston3881]

You set the bar for detailed in depth brutally honest journalism. I will only look at buying based solely on Your evaluations ! What a great channel you have. Thank You so much.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks Dave. High praise!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

No crazy looking beak. Symmetrical front end. Overall a handsome bike. Well done Yamaha.

[@BritishBikerPhilippines]

I have watched dozens of supposed T7 reviews, but this is easily and by far the best. Thank you Lel

[@atastefortheroad4475]

I think the Yamaha team was very smart to offer the Tenere 700 in this foundational package to start with an eye towards adding S and R models in the future. As you've noted, the bike is going to appeal to a lot riders and encourage them to ride farther. And feel great about what they've accomplished - which is what it's all about!

[@markdumas6387]

I live vicariously thru KZbin vids. Had to sell my bike a couple years ago ( hard times) this bike looks perfect for me.

[@not2day646]

i'm too young to own a motorcycle still so I have to live vicariously through youtube videos as well :(

[@Britishshooter]

Brilliant in depth technical review, the best done by anyone on this long awaited bike so far. Congratulations.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@michaelhayward7572]

Just watched it again. Now in Nov. First watched it in June. Subscribed.

[@leslieaustin151]

Great to hear and see a review by someone who knows what they’re talking about, and is honest in their opinions. So practical and real. Thank you. It really did make me wonder if this would be ‘my bike’... Les

[@BrakeMagazine]

I don't think you'll be upset with your purchase if you did buy one. It's great value.

[@ennigmaa]

Your reviews are most unbiased and informative of all available. Thank you

[@BrakeMagazine]

I'm glad you like them!

[@rodrigoalmendro3118]

I've seen many reviews with the same background, but this is the best one worded for sure

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@robertweeks2039]

Best review I have seen on any bike.No BS,tell it as it is.Very good on the details.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks you!

[@stevenhill2204]

Just placed my deposit (Feb. '20) and am torturing myself watching vids like this until it arrives in June. Having fun shopping for and buying accessories for it: HEED crash bars, Tusk MOLLE rackless luggage over an SW Motech tail rack, SW Motech center stand, HEED crash bars, Adventure Spec skid plate, GIVI S310 auxiliary lights, Pivot Pegs. Seems like many North American manufacturers/retailers are not building/stocking many accessories for these bikes yet. Most are European sourced. They better get with the program in the US and Canada, because Yamaha is going to sell a gazillion of these bikes here.

[@devathegreat]

Great review. Loved your straight talk. No flowery language and no sugar coating. Gives a very good idea of the bike. And it seems like a terrific buy for the money and will give the far more expensive mid weights a real run. Glad to hear you can do long motorway days too as that’s a necessary evil that any adv bike needs to cater to. Top bike overall.

[@JohannesDalen]

Can't believe it's been four years since I watched this for the first time already - time flies! Also very excited for your Tuareg 660 review, saw you responded in a comment that it will air in January.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Welcome back to KZbin btw man! How was the time without social media? Yes, coming soon for sure. Scheduled for the end of Jan.

[@JohannesDalen]

Thanks for noticing. Would need 200 pages to describe how it was being away and how much better everything is now that I'm fully analog (logging on to wifes computer to do YT stuff), but in short it's a much healthier and stress free approach. You know probably better than anyone how tough KZbin can be on your mind with the constant thinking, planning and pondering. Can't wait for the review man, been waiting for a year!

[@BrakeMagazine]

I’d love to hear more about it man. You should make a video about it! I’d love to know how you make videos, YT and so one now.

[@JohannesDalen]

Hehe, well, I'm kinda trying to not mix too much personal stuff with YT, I just don't think people are that interested. If you think my experiment could be somewhat helpful to you I'd love to do a Skype talk. Let me know, I'd be honored to!

[@BrakeMagazine]

That could be cool. I wouldn't under estimate making your KZbin personal man. It's a slowish burn but I wish I'd done that more at the start. It's tricky to transition back into.

[@johnhoyle7542]

Like the review below I have watched most if not all of the Tenery reviews by journos and owners and I found yours to be very professional and extremely informative. I’m heading into the dealer to put my deposit down in the morning. Will certainly be keen to watch more of Brake Magazine reviews. Subscribed. 🙋🏼‍♂️👍

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks John hugely appreciated.

[@MrCannonls]

Excellent review! I’ve been really excited for this bike. A nice bike without all the electronic nonsense. Wish it had a lot more fuel range. Can’t wait to see them loaded with gear.

[@themosaito]

Yes, best Tenere review out there. Gonna have to wait for mine here in the US! Monday mini tips again, please.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Soon! Thanks for watching.

[@larrykrupa3505]

Well done, very thorough and straightforward, no sugarcoating. I just got a T7 and don’t have a ton of miles on it yet, but I agree with all your input. Subscribed!

[@BrakeMagazine]

I just got one too... we're filming an awesome project on it 😍

[@someperson8972]

14:00 Turn the ABS off in Off Road terrain, then it theys on display Off Road Mode.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yamaha, bring this bike to Canada! Love how simple it is. Should come in at a very good price.

[@spforsupergringo1980]

I started looking at videos of it wondering how much it will sell for in canada

[@NBADVEnduro]

@@spforsupergringo1980 www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details-build-price.php?model=5374&group=MC&catId=94

[@rodjbosch]

I just sat on one....and fired it up here in Alberta. Motor so smooth compared to the KTMs. Souns just like a stock MT07. 12k Canadian Bike felt nice....looks good. If I didn't have a 1190 in garage I would have put the deposit down,for summer delivery. Sadly there was no riding involved.

[@fcsaldanha]

Most honest and straightforward review of this bike! Thank you!

[@BrakeMagazine]

You're welcome.

[@42micks42]

Top review, picking mine up in 2 weeks can't wait.

[@darrellhiatt6500]

We are in USA- no delivery timeline! Where are you?

[@simonchant761]

Picking mine up tomorrow

[@ronanrogers4127]

Forgot to say...great review. Very helpful, covered all the important things, and unlike most reviewers you have credibility with your opinion on offroad capability (whereas a lot of journos who review ADV bikes are, by their own admission, hopeless offroad)

[@Racer57]

Bring this to the states, I will love you long time Yamaha

[@BrakeMagazine]

😂😂

[@anxiousappliance]

That was Vietnam, not Japan.

[@Ampertiger]

top review, thank you. i like how you are going from point to point and explain everything. thumbs up from Germany!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@billiondollardan]

First I've heard of this channel. This review was well done. Subbed

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@pmcl1059]

great review! definitely a honest review of a bike. This guy is my new favorite . Gives great advice for new adventure riders like me.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Much appreciated!

[@kloppskalli]

best video l've seen so far. love how detailed you explain the riding experience! great job!!

[@jimg7421]

Very nice and professional review.! I had a test ride of the new tenere 700 and maybe this is the best review so far for tenere 700. covered all the important things about this bike!! Well done!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@BlackThor15]

AMAZING review!!, Well done, the best I've seen so far about this bike. Would love to see 1 with luggage when possible!! Keep it up!!

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Appreciate the matter-of-fact review of this lovely Best-Value ADV ride - Really does seem like a worthy addition to my ADV harem! Nice jacket BTW!

[@BrakeMagazine]

It would be. And thanks! I like it too!

[@pvanlaarhovengmail]

Very good review! Thanks. A few days I exchanged my old tenere 660 for the T7 ... my tears dried up quickly ... great pleasure!

[@paulwatkins87]

What a fabulously thorough, objective review. Bravo boys.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@fabiomonteiro3697]

Very good description of the bike........... great job . Waiting for a tiger XCa 800 Review !!!!!!!

[@MotoMechzorz]

Definitely eyeing this to replace my Klr in a few years. Tired of waiting for kawi to make a versys 650 powered klr revamp.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Get this. You won't regret it.

[@bigr3d863]

You guys should definitely have more subs. Good review, no sunshine out the arse but positive on the good points

[@nimrod6603]

Great review. Most journo’s seem to read of the specsheets nowadays. This is the best review of the 700 to date me thinks😄👍🏻

[@ljanmi97]

Watch the 44t review

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Well of course that's good, I'm in it 😏😏

[@nimrod6603]

Brake Magazine I knew that😉 That was the best review until yours was uploaded.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

What an awesome job Yamaha did on this bike! Nice review too!

[@mikesampont6091]

Best review on this bike I've seen yet!

[@walterhackworth7641]

good review, intelligently delivered, stands out from most with good useful/truthful/relevant detail....

[@procesgnilny]

Best review of the Tenere, i wish i saw that before buying one...5:54 - is spot on! It's not a adrenalin pump bike, if you after one don't fool yourself - you won't be happy with it. It's not ready to race - it's ready to plod along, and God forbid dropping it offroad - plastics are not even enduro type - they are same as on road bikes and they cracking very quickly. They are also painted (not colour molded) so they will scratch badly offroaad, and as they are matte finish you wont be able to polish out scratches :-/

[@matthewpierce9640]

Yes! Been waiting for this! Liked your cameo on 44Teeth also

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks Mathew! Those guys are awesome 😂

[@rudyck54]

The best review I ever watched on youtube. Well done😎. But for price tag here in Indonesia this bike is very Expensive close to $20.000

[@harrisonjacobsen173]

Great vid! It's been awesome watching the production quality of your vids get better and better. Can't wait to see the next one!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks Harrison!

[@cjbrisco2145]

The engine was definitely destined to be in this bike. They took a super ten engine, made it a 700, tested it out in a roadster for a few years, and put it where it belongs. In an adv.

[@paulh4943]

The husqvarna nuda has a similar fuelcap system, the key remains on the cap while you have to take it completely of. Never encountered struggle or difficulties with it...

[@BrakeMagazine]

Until the fuel cap breaks off. It's rare, but I've seen it happen.

[@themosaito]

My favorite type of ADV riding is long-distance trips to third world countries, and this is the bike we've been waiting for: capable, comfortable, forgiving to ride, simple and cheap! Complicated electronics are a liability in countries where you might have to truck your bike to the capital and wait three weeks for your part to be shipped in. Simple is so much better. Yamaha have shown they really understand the adventure traveler biker.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It rides like that 😊

[@zzxx33mh]

OMG..the channel is really advancing..thank you for this honest awesome review..dumn so good..👍💥💫👀✌🌐✋🙏you nail it man..

[@mathewnewton314]

Superb review and extremely informative from someone who is properly clued up and a proper off road rider. It sounds like the perfect lightweight do everything bike and a big improvement on the 660.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for the positive feedback. It's definitely a big improvement. 😊

[@mathewnewton314]

Brake Magazine thanks for a great review. You got my subscription and I’ll be taking one for a test ride very soon!

[@MotoPolus]

You can basicly feel the bike just from this review. Reference! I subscribe

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@martinarthur8928]

Surely this is a job well done, you want info just watch brake magazine,

[@philip5798]

I think they did the fuel cap that way as a crude means to get more fuel capacity out of the tank. A cap with a hinge sits inside the tank meaning less fuel.

[@BrakeMagazine]

I think you're probably correct.

[@johnswanson6994]

The story isn’t merely the price, but that mid range adventure bikes are coming into their own. The 1200 monster bikes have had their moment. Please devote some future discussion to this new market and the driving forces behind it. In many ways, you are the demographic behind its rising popularity.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

“Almost Japanese...” I wonder how they pulled that off? All ribbing aside, great thoughts on the T-7.

[@stephenhadley2490]

Haha I thought that but it’s designed in Italy and made in France so I’ll cut him some slack.

[@_davidsuciu]

14:37 its funny because im only at my 2nd bike , both of em were yamahas , and they both have that, so does my friends yamaha atv , now that you've said it i can notice the other few bikes i've tried didnt had that , glad to see my next bike will still have it , i got so used to it i kinda like it to be honest.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Solid honest review, I enjoyed it, thanks 👍🏼

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@streetmachine8211]

Awesome review! Best i seen so far on this bike.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@andresalaskeno74]

Very nice job!! T7 seems a target to go to... For sure!

[@AndrewBoundy]

Good review - I like that it's not all gushing. I ride a 700GS and would seriously consider switching due to the better off-road handling of the Tenere (700 struggles to be honest). That price-point too!

[@BrakeMagazine]

I think this is probably a better all roind bike that the 700. The weight difference would be nice too.

[@AndrewBoundy]

@@BrakeMagazine Front suspension on the 700 is terrible off-road - I mean, nasty - biggest complaint I have about the bike.

[@hnomisphone9688]

Hi Llel, really helpful channel thanks for doing all these great riding tips & really thorough reviews. Would be a great addition to the reviews if you could add some video with the sound of the engine in different circumstances, including tick over & what it sounds like in real time when it rides by the camera & perhaps at slower speeds on off road trails? Remember, life's better when you're hearing! ;) Cheers mate :)

[@JAEguer-tk4bu]

Informative, entertaining, comprehensive, and informative again; what else can you ask for…? ¡Gracias amigo!

[@SmokinZen]

I love my T7 only thing I wish it had is cruise control, mostly because I have had a bike with it and it is just amazing, but I still love the simplicity easy to do maintenance.

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Sounds like it needs hill topping .Nice review guys it looks like Yamaha, KTM et all are all going down the road of stripping a bike back to basics making the rider the ultimate controller.

[@FernitoAM]

Ktm stripping bike to basics? 790?

[@FernitoAM]

@mld sorry mate, I believe i missunderstood your first comment. I thought you were saying KTM is going down the "simplicity" path! Same as Yamaha! It seems we both agree that KTM is looking more like an spaceship and that Yamaha is looking cool and simple (and cheap, and reliable). Ride safe!!

[@danielthompson803]

It's a very rare thing nowadays for a big manufacture to release a bad bike. There all getting so good.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Mostly. There a few average ones in the mix.

[@enriquejaimes3368]

I was about to sell my tiger 800 for an africa twin but now I will wait and get this baby!

[@abeelliott9046]

I agree, and I am pro honda.

[@waynemitchelson5152]

Awesome review 👌🏼 really nice job ! Might even rethink my AT purchase now...

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@c.g.c2067]

Good review, cheers. In my view we are getting carried away by fancy electronics a bit too much, going back to basic motorcycles improves skills and fun to ride as opposed to playing with electronics.

[@dennismatheny5691]

Now I want one

[@joakimf4868]

Thank you for this review, best review of the Tenere ti date, totally honest with pros and cons. When you say it was good at highway speeds, what rpms are we talking about at 100-120km/h? Nobody seems to be able to answer that question.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Good question. I tried it at everything from 100 to 180. It seemed really comfortable at 130km/h cruising. No vibration, not reving hard.

[@YLou-hy9mz]

Brake Magazine whats the topspeed of this Beautiful bike on the road?

[@daviddickinson7219]

A very well edited, thoughtful and considered review, well done. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the KTM 790 R. The Yamaha certainly beats it on price :)

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thank you. Our 790 R review is next 😏

[@jesperkragh7701]

Absolutely great review! Love the style! Best t700 review so far!

[@YvesPausch]

Excellent review with a lot of details and - remarkably - lack of overwhelming excitement about the event in Tortosa which probably leads to extremely biased reviews because of its awesomeness in itself. The people there felt again what and how great riding a motorbike actually is. It might not have taken a Tenere700 to feel that. ;)

[@BrakeMagazine]

Precociously. It's important to keep that in check, because it was exactly that. A super fun place, with great riding and great people. In isolation, I think it's still a great bike.

[@ossa60]

THIS WAS A FANTANSTIC REVIEW! THANK YOU!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@bikenavbm1229]

usual quality spot on for a short review ta

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@kuladeeluxe]

In Canada a past year but new Vstrom 650 was 4,600 pounds. That is aggressive pricing. Like the 700 though.

[@thekarltomas]

An excellent and (hopefully) honest review; rich in detail and still condensed. Really makes you want to check that bike out and definitely subscribe to Brake Magazine. :-)

[@alexmann4836]

You’re good at this.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks Alex!

[@stanlaw7534]

Excellent review, as always. Thanks.

[@kvasios]

excellent review mate! really well balanced like the bike itself. balance squared.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks a ton!

[@jonathandavies6862]

Really good detailed review

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@thodoris3790]

very good review mate.if i buy a new bike in the future,this will be the one.i need 5000 euros more.right now i have to stay with the xt600.

[@debroyprasenjit]

Very informative review. Much appreciated!

[@giuliobuccini208]

So, we had to wait decades to have a dual-sport from the 80s finally back! We need more bike like this, IMO ( I like the Guzzi V85TT also). No more crossover pleaseeee!

[@atastefortheroad4475]

I was thinking about the V85TT was well. Different focus than the 700, but great to see lighter and more approachable options.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Shame it looks like Noddy' s Car...

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great review, covered everything we need to know!. Hopefully there will be test rides available soon, it seems like a great bike for the price. Cheers, Steve

[@BrakeMagazine]

I believe it'll be in dealers in September 👌

[@TheBladewheels]

Thanks for doing such a great job of communicating the character of the ride; I’ve been looking on Patreon for the Dialled-In series on the T7 but haven’t been able to find it; is it still in the works?

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

I remember dual sport/ adv use to be the cheaper intros into the motorcycle world. Now it's a title a brand. More sophisticated and technologically advanced motorcycles for the street costs thousands less... $10k+ for this "barebones" adv bike. These bike dealers are making a killing on profits these days.

[@Bruce.Wallace]

They really aren't. They've actually never had it tougher.

[@Alexanderpaal67]

Great review. It is time for Honda to bring back their famous Transalp to compete with this awesome machine. Interesting times ahead for sure.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Or make the AT better...

[@robkcra]

Thank you for a very helpful review. One comment is that another reviewer pointed out that their (a couple with 2 T7s) bikes leaked fuel from that ugly cap when tipped over. And one question about the ABS: you commented that the ABS was not as functional off-road under some circumstances. But I understand that the system is switchable (at least the rear??). So how does your observation align itself with the ability to turn off the ABS? Thanks again. This was a truly in-depth and practical review.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Our comment was that the ABS isn't great off-road. If you turn it off the brakes are fine. I didn't crash one to test the fuel cap sorry.

[@Svendus]

Well done review Thank You i think most modern bikes with foul injection suffers from jerky throttle when you start do to the lean mixture mapping of the engine it is extreme on big singles like the Yamaha XT 660ZA Ténéré but it can be helped a lot by simply mounting a booster plug in series with the intake temp censor.

[@BrakeMagazine]

They were problematic but slowly people are figuring it out. For a lot of more recent bikes, electronic throttles have helped. The biggest problem is the emissions.

[@darwandoo]

I've watched about 3 reviews. This one was the best by far, I'm going to order this bike because of this video. Good work. How's the accessories list

[@BrakeMagazine]

Depends what you're looking for, but generally good 😊

[@rodrigomrp3004]

Very good review, thanks!! Reminded me why the KLR became the iconic benchmark for long range trips the last three decades. Do you agree? I have one, I ve been super satisfied, and can't wait to change to this Teneré 700 as soon as they arrive in South America. Greetings from Bolivia

[@andesmotoadventure]

Great review, very precise. After seen this video I feel like I'm going to pay more attention to this bike.

[@moulin680]

Awesome review!!! 👍👍

[@albertptran]

Best review ive seen

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks

[@Elskins]

Best review on T700 hands down. Well done guys 👍 This or 790R would be good addition to my R1250GS.

[@Elskins]

P.S. How did you like that new revit gear?

[@BrakeMagazine]

I mean, you have a 1250 so you don't need much adding too 😏 Rev'it gear is nice. I ordered a size too small though! I love what it looks like.

[@Elskins]

Brake Magazine I wonder if their new gear might just run small, I got Ridge jacket from Revit and it feels cramped a bit. Whereas the same size Sand 3 fits just fine. Go figure.

[@Elskins]

Brake Magazine I wonder if their new gear might just run small, I got Ridge jacket from Revit and it feels cramped a bit. Whereas the same size Sand 3 fits just fine. Go figure.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It defo runs a full size small for me 😊