2020 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Review | Daily Rider

[@RevZilla]

Read Spurgeon’s First Ride article here: rvz.la/3jqrs7H

[@panterasonica-love-anime]

would be good for someone who is 5.5''?

[@davidhill90034]

will do. thx.

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

@@panterasonica-love-anime you wouldn’t flat foot with two feet, but would certainly be able to put one foot down by moving to one side of the bike. If you want to go off-road, there is no escaping the taller seat height. The T7 is definitely not as extreme as some other bikes, I’d say it is totally doable.

[@panterasonica-love-anime]

@@ZSmith-yy4lv thanks

[@emmanuelmeysman820]

Your channel is awesome . 😍

[@Chris-gj4br]

Had to pause and say thank you! As a truck driver, we very rarely get any sort of recognition of our responsibility and skill as drivers from other road users, now on with the review, cheers mate 👍

[@vg3203]

The world would come to a grinding halt without Truckers; Thanks for what You do Brother!!

[@usmcvet0313]

Same, be safe out there

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

I start my new life in the career of trucking as a driver on Monday!

[@Chris-gj4br]

@@usmcvet0313 also a fellow vet, 10 years as a Royal Engineer in the British army. 👍

[@Chris-gj4br]

@@Anything_With_An_Engine life in the slow lane , there's nothing like it, good luck mate

[@izuksammy]

For everyone wanting to compare it to a 790, just remember that during a comparison that bike bandit did, the 790 broke down. Another reviewer, whose name escapes me, said their 790 has been in the shop for a bunch of electrical gremlins. The 700 doesn’t have a bunch of BS and the CP2 motor is extremely reliable. The KTM is safer, of course, because you don’t get to ride it as much.

[@redo1dr]

Fun Story: My dad wanted to testride a 790adv, but the shop called prior to the ride and told us the bike broke down, oil leaking onto the showroom floor.

[@sashapoleshuk1020]

790 is like an exotic car or a super hot girl. They come with a lot of maintenance. Not for everyone. But it’s sure as hell rewarding to go places with one. =)

[@tontonn9995]

My 790 R has not had one problem. Coming off a 990 and then a 1290SAR it's the best of the three. 275 miles of range to a tank without a problem.

[@Angry-Lynx]

@@tontonn9995 RIGHT ON ;

[@GallicGarlic]

Do not repeat « urban legends » without backing it up

[@yamahama9650]

I'm at 22000 miles on my fz07 and no mechanical problems what so ever. Original clutch is still good to go. Thank yamaha for not making junk.

[@LooxJJ]

If you take care of Yammie, it will run forever...

[@Helfiredrew]

I'm on an '04 FZ6 with 40k miles and no mechanical problems! Purchased her at 22k miles. Hell yeah! Yamaha makes solid bikes.

[@John-hw3ds]

I have 55k on my Super Tenere 1200, and I have beat it to death, not nice to it at all. But I have always kept the maintenance up and she has never broke down or left me stranded. She did finally have something break last year. My blinkers fell off....lol! Overnight in my garage🤦‍♂️😂 Dry rotted rubber grommet.

[@georgenewman5860]

Same experience here, 45,000 miles on my 2015 Yamaha FJ-09. Oil changes, tires, a set of spark plugs, brake pads, a few chains and sprockets. Other than that just pure motorcycling goodness.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Got 21,000 on my Yamaha Stryker and its been reliable the entire time since new. Getting a Suzuki Gsxs1000f and it better stack up with reliability

[@DanteYewToob]

For people with a loose/free gas cap. Just throw a leather or paracord strap on your keys. It helps you grab your keys from your pocket with gloves and when you get gas, just hang the loop from the brake cylinder, handlebar, lever... whatever. It's super convenient. That simple key loop gets as much use as my helmet or the actual key itself. Mine is just a small shackle bolt with a strip of thick black leather I stitched into a loop large enough to fit around my wrist if need be. Super cheap and easy to make.

[@agustinmorquecho7781]

i dont need this as mine has a hinge, but really cool idea, hope i do not forget this if i ever need it! thanks

[@bas4627]

That is a simple and effective solution! I'll attach one to my keys right away! That way, if i ever get a motorcycle and it doesn't have a hinged cap I'll be prepared *sad noises*

[@Snoupity]

@@bas4627 haha aw. You end up getting a motorcycle m8?

[@TheJunky228]

I have a loop lanyard on my keys already and hadn't thought of hanging them from the handlebar when filling up, thanks for the tip lol I'll try that next time

[@eltigrechino3390]

Show idea: Zach and Ari. Two T-7's. Road trip around Colorado, all kinds of terrain. Then Ryan F-9 shows up ... on a T-7. THEN the Australian dude from CROSS TRAINING ADVENTURE shows up, and says "G'day, mates ... reedy foh a reel rah-eed? " Cut to Australian (edited: originally mistakenly posted as “Austrian”) outback. (So, this is *my* idea - I expect an invitation!)

[@Jobbazz]

Sean Lee 😂

[@ltwlof4967]

why would it cut to the austrian outback(does austria have an outback)

[@bobwho1986]

LT WLOF : ooops ...

[@drewmccurdy3595]

Pretty much nailed all my favorites but you’d have to throw in MADtv to help with the around the world trip with the crew and then it would be complete.

[@blessedbethecurse]

Aussie CROSS TRAINING ADVENTURE dude has to be on a modded up DR650 though. Just saying - I don't make the rules, but that's just how it has to be.

[@Arthurzeiro]

Any bike: Leaves the factory. Zack: Yep, I'd gear It up a little bit.

[@bigbaux4721]

LOL honestly though, I get where he's coming from. California riding entails a lot of highway stints, and having the motor turning at 5, 6 thousand RPM at cruising speed feels unnecessary. I'd happily sacrifice my 6th acceleration gear for an overdrive on my GSX-S1000.

[@kleinbottled79]

He isn't wrong though. The manufacturer wants to optimize for performance -- I want a relaxed fuel efficient top gear. Ah well, sprockets are a cheap mod.

[@855glt]

I wouldn't want to gear up 1st though, which is what you're forced to do with a sprocket change. With a mid-size adventure bike, fully loaded for a trip, you're going to want that short 1st gear. Especially if you're doing anything off-pavement. Wish it was easier to change gear sets.

[@zackcourts2280]

😄

[@kleinbottled79]

@@855glt True true true. How fun would it be to be able to pick every ratio?, or at least like between a closer set of ratios or a wider set. For street bikes this isn't usually a huge issue, a taller first is fine, but for an adventure/off-road bike I get it, sometimes you wanna be at crawling speeds.

[@andreasharboe1631]

I see you compulsively cancelling your indicators every 5 or so seconds while riding, just to make sure you dont inadvertently have them on. Glad i'm not the only one.

[@sebbwebbo7557]

nope..same here :D many riders have this kind of kink :D

[@Jer0867]

Indicators? Exactly how many times did he TURN??! Lol!

[@pyrodoll2422]

Ditto 😅😅

[@Lecruque]

Same here :)

[@AskformeJohnT]

I feel more sane the more people that admit to this

[@mattwilliams9758]

I like this series very much - makes a difference having a presenter who genuinely cares about bikes. Ride on Zack!

[@anthonycook8703]

There's someone who doesn't care about bikes?

[@tahoehiker]

BLASPHEMY

[@DrAbhishekSinghal]

@@anthonycook8703 adam waheed on mc garage lol

[@falcn12]

@@DrAbhishekSinghal ouch!

[@theguitarhero898]

@@DrAbhishekSinghal Adam is the man, so that is a matter of opinion!

[@wisdumb47]

Great video as always. Here is a lesson for new riders: watch what Zach does at 12:02. You should always keep your eyes open for cars coming in from side roads and driveways. Cars aren't always looking for motorcycles, especially in areas where the riding season is shorter than LA, so we need to always be looking for them. Stay safe out there!

[@morganfreeman4726]

I see your advisory and counter with this 3:09

[@pathosdivision]

I feel like I get a double dose of unbiased information about a new bike when RyanF9 and Zack both review the same bike. I hope to put one of these in my garage one day.

[@ryneprince7113]

RyanF9 was not unbiased

[@Andriig75]

@@ryneprince7113 how so??

[@vivekstreme1994]

@@ryneprince7113 lol f9 is unbiased. He thrashes bikes which are not good

[@tommy605]

@@ryneprince7113 How do you figure it was biased?

[@julengarmendia]

Has Ryan reviewed the tennere? I'd better go watch it

[@timmoore6789]

Zach you sneaky man, you said you weren't going to do a daily ride on this thing for a while! What a pleasant surprise to wake up to on a Saturday. Keep the daily rides coming, I can't get enough of em!

[@nastysoda9212]

It's a perfect bike for someone coming from dirtbikes wanting to try a road/off-road long distance bike. The suspension if trash but easily fixable. Perfect bike for what I'm after.

[@cavscout62]

I dropped mine 20mm and now that the suspension is broken in and I’ve found the settings that work for me I’m at 99% flat footed at stops. I’m 5’10” tall. I also went up 1 tooth on the countershaft sprocket and installed 1-3/4 inch bar risers because I ride 85% on streets of all sorts to include caliche and gravel. I love the simplicity and lack of as much electronic crap as possible. I have 3 windshields of varying height and width per application. Center stand, top box, tail tidy, anti bobble head and decat header and side bar protection from Hepco & Becker. One of the REAL positives for the T7 was purchase price! I paid MSRP Exactly at the Yamaha shop in Lufkin, Tx, $9975. Comfort seat from seat concepts is all that’s left for me and my T7 I believe will outlive me.

[@johankling9994]

I really think this is a great looking bike.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

I agree m8. It's got looks like the Africa twin

[@johankling9994]

@@joeyg29jgjg yeah dude, the African twin looks wild too.

[@jakaberdajs4378]

@@johankling9994 love this its the smaller more capable brother of the AT. Wish Honda would make a 600-750 version of the AT, BUT im totally happy with the T7 as im a Yama boy

[@thilo7546]

@Andrew Humphrey the tracer is more street oriented though, it's more of a sport-touring bike. I like the looks too though

[@Fee.1]

What’s the difference between the tracer and the tenere? Like from design to execution to practically speaking. Are they the same segment ?

[@c22tch]

Rode this bike at a Demo event. I am 5'6" 30 inch inseam. Was on my tip toes but it is manageable. Great bike, wish it had a little bit more power though like 80 ish.

[@farreltucker7466]

A lot of us dont want all of that STUFF. I am glad that Yamaha understands what a rider for this category wants. I keep bikes that I like for a long time and I can see complexity being a liability.

[@comfortablyunknown700]

I LOVE my T7! It is so much fun. Best ADV bike out there. I followed and still follow the news on this bike. I am just now hearing the "bad brakes" comments. I think the brakes are great. You do not want sportbike brakes on a dirtbike. You do not want HD brakes on anything. I hear the suspension talk all the time and I agree. Would really like to see an aftermarket gas cap....hint hint companies. Wicked stoked when I saw the Zack and T7 icon this morning. A lovely treat to go with my coffee. Thank you.

[@cavscout62]

Infamously Unknown - My 2019 H-D FLHT has BREMBO brakes from the factory so I think I’ll keep ‘em. Once again the H-D Ignorant run their mouths without engaging their brain 1st.🤪

[@comfortablyunknown700]

@@cavscout62 that is nice HD teamed up with Brembo. Now your couch will actually stop. But to clarify, I said HD brakes, not Brembo brakes. Even the failing HD company realized their brakes suck.

[@Pebbzor]

I’d like to test ride it. The looks… is slightly better than KTM, and not as askew as the BMW.

[@kermitjohnson7778]

"Motorcycles are fun", best review ever!

[@billiondollardan]

I love these videos. I can't believe RevZilla got Zack and Ari! It's still crazy to me

[@izuksammy]

And for those wanting to know if you can ride it across the country, just know you can ride anything across the country if you are willing. I rode my DRZ on a 4K mile Look that included California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. It’s all possible.

[@conradbielicki774]

that sounds like a great trip

[@marksimpson5218]

Some people pedal cycle around the world, so a DRZ is luxury.

[@Jagknorr]

I just gotta say that you were the reason i got a versys 650 LT 😎👍. It was down to the Versys or wait for the T7. I just couldn’t wait anymore and i regret nothing! (Though this bike still looks awesome to me). Loving the tall bikes!

[@SamWilliams78]

Glad to have Zach back on youtube. Thank you RevZilla. I will follow these guys wherever they go!

[@tannerhawes6890]

I've never understood why bikes like this don't have lower ratio gears for 1-3 and then higher gears on 4-6.

[@censored4christ162]

Thats exacly how it is thats how gearing works

[@tannerhawes6890]

@@censored4christ162 I mean lower/higher than they already are. Yes I know how gears work lol

[@dan.p]

Because you’d have a big awkward unusable gap between 3 and 4 then 😅Shifting from 3 to 4 would bog the motor.

[@randomkadrmas2630]

That's not how transmissions work. The gearing is essentially the same from 1 through 6.

[@indiaden]

Great review! It's a very nice bike. After 40 years of riding, my actual bike (19th) is the VStrom 650 XT/2019. I live in the south part of Europe, Portugal; and for the last year I've been riding the Strom everywhere.... literally! Smouth, powerfull, very economic and very contactable for long, long rides with very LOW vibrations.... witch is something you can not say about the Versys 650...!!! I love ALL bikes! Now my ride is the V and I'm very, very happy with it!

[@John_Ridley]

Same bike I have here in the US in Michigan. I enjoy it. I have only had 3 bikes, a Honda 350 when I was in college and a "starter" Honda CTX700 then the VStrom. Of course every time Zach is riding a bike on this channel I decide I want THAT bike but the V Strom always makes me happy to get on. I'm only getting one or two rides a week in this time of year since I stay off it when there's snow on the roads. I think I'll be keeping the V Strom forever even if I get another for fun.

[@posteroonie]

CB500F has the same gas cap design. I put the cap on top of the pump when fueling, with the edge and key down. It works pretty well. There's no way I'm going to ride off and forget it -- because the key's in the cap.

[@f1hotrod527]

The headlight does look awesome. It almost appears as if the windshield is also the headlight lens. It really has a unique look that is also good looking. The rear tail / dirt bike number plate area looks crude and unfinished. Overall it does have a true adventure bike look.

[@Nick-dz4ml]

Its kind of dakar-esque!

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

I feel the adventure bike segment is the perfect choice. Always had fun on sport bikes but liked the convenience of a bagger. Adv bikes seem to be the perfect compromise. But it might also be the fact that I love my dirt bike 😎

[@anthonymalfino1]

Ive followed the development of the t7 since day one. Thank you so much. I have a 2018 klr650 and I love it to death. But 65-75 tops. It tough. I ride 60 miles a day on fast roads. Yamaha has the solution at a reasonable price point.

[@jhooton75]

Glad to see the Versys 650 at the top of the leaderboard. I've had mine for 4+ years and still love it. If I had the opportunity for more off road, I'd definitely be looking at the Honda AT or the Yamaha T7.

[@1jonblaze]

The T7 has a button on the right hand handlebar to switch through the menu instead of pressing the button on the screen. The bike gets louder once broken in with a lovely sound especially on over run with a gurgling popping sound. The bike pulls great after 8k still plenty after 8k trust me lol. I’ve upgraded the rear spring to a 95nm and it made a big difference I’m 200lbs with out gear on. The breaks are fine. I have the Yamaha rear rack with passenger grab handles it’s great. I’ve added 2k plus of extras to my bike. LED plus turn signals, heated grips, outback mototek crash bars and skid plate, Center stand, bigger screen with wings, tail tidy, headlight protector, adventure spec mirrors. I like the bike it does everything well and it’s bulletproof. I would recommend oh and the tyres are great on road and in the wet.

[@sergiovboas]

There is a reason it's not a wheelie monster. The countershaft angle. It pushes the front down. Ryan F9 review explains very well.

[@Joric78]

That said, Zack wheelied it just fine.

[@kk2into194]

Saw some dude rocking this bike on a aggressive single track. I was very impressed.

[@Saneadventures]

And then there's me sitting at 8000 rpm cruising on the highway on my Duke 200.

[@lopescorte104]

Same on a tenere 250

[@antonio7334]

Absolutely love the pov style riding and review, so relaxed and chill yet defined, keep em coming

[@alxhiding]

Only reason I sub is for this content. Don't take it away RevZilla. I want to see that leaderboard grow!

[@jefferyjohnson1170]

Zack, I cannot tell you how much I enjoy you. As a motorcycle enthusiast, rider, writer, all cool dude. Glad you are with Rev now. Thank you for all you do for the motorcycle community. (And all you do for me. Thank you) congratulations on the success of your career, new marriage, and life in general. Thank you sir. (Ari, your okay too..)

[@zackcourts2280]

Many thanks, Jeffrey! 🙏🏼

[@gregt7927]

Thanks, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 always look forward to daily rider series each week

[@llerradish]

There is one area we often agree with you and that is gearing. I generally like stock gearing but I would be more apt to gear up than gear down. I even geared up my 1987 KX500 I think dropped 3 teeth off the back sprocket left the front stock. I didn't always get the hole shot but I was always near the front of the pack at the first turn. I hill climbed with it and did very good. Raced moto-X, cross country and trails, I loved that bike. Advantages included less unsprung weight, less drive train weight, it also made the it a slightly wider ratio transmission and made that strong midrange motor just shine! and haul! The only disadvantage I can thing of was, I was a little bit more challenging in the the slow nearly sections, but I always managed fine and never had to replace clutch plates. I always had good luck with clutches and transmissions.

[@thegoodfeeder821]

Can you please get Ari and go on a distance camping trip with the T7 and the new KLR 650. I would love to see them compared for comfort, luggage, road, and off-road capability. THANK YOU, BROTHER!

[@michaelwrigley5438]

After riding a couple different bikes, I can agree that a flat seat feels better with two riders. With a raised platform my wife was always having to lean forward adding stress to my wrists. With the flat seat on my klr I can't even feel her there since she can just sit upright and scoot her hips right into mine.

[@jonathanclee0629]

Been waiting for this for so long. Thank you Zack for the great video. Now I’m off to save $10k so I can get this bike in the garage.

[@Toyota96]

You get that bike yet??

[@gooner4ever941]

Here in Kuwait the tenere 700 gets sold out real quick so difficult to get your hands on one . You have to reserve it before it arrives and then buy it straight away

[@philipleroux6790]

I own a T7 and I really love it. This review is spot on!.

[@false_cypher]

My favorite bike reviewer working for my favorite gear company is a dream come true

[@joakimf4868]

We’ve been waiting on Zac’s thoughts on the T7 for too long, finally!

[@jaikanths875]

Personally, I feel that the T7 is actually what the Versys 650 should have been in the first place, sans the taller seat height. I will definitely rate it as the #1 daily rider leaderboard. It's as comfortable for touring as the V650, if not better, and way way better for offroading than the V650. If only T7 is launched in India... which unfortunately might never happen 😭

[@censored4christ162]

I just think the guage cluster is attrocious.. needs to be like the new africa twin where you can have the guages all digital and then have the maps integrated in so you cam go full map on the screen or just a map on half or something

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Back some years ago I went on a KTM demo. The ride lead was rippin' it hard, actually. I obliged myself on an 1190 Adventure getting low on the curves. The lead was on the same, but the R model. I was quite surprised how far over that beast could lay, with TKC80's nonetheless, and absolutely rocket out of the bends into triples. That motor was so impressive. Won't forget that ride.

[@apancher]

The 1190 engine is such a monster.

[@usmcvet0313]

I'm a heavy wrecker operator, and I both agree and appreciate your comment on truck drivers being in general the best on the road.

[@oldhead_]

Man..I was hoping it beat out the Versys! But now I just need to really give these two a fair look..great series..you come across interesting, real and charismatic all at the same time..thank you..👍🏽

[@rugged04270]

"The SUV of motorcycles" You, Sir, have wounded my soul.

[@logicalindian_777]

When it comes to daily commute, Zack is the guy to go for!!!

[@johanhidalgo4393]

I Live in NYC, also on the Market to buy a Bike and with the quality of roads and streets we have here I am beginning to think this bike will be the most Ideal to have, and being 5”9 in terms of height, nimbleness and comfort everyone is describing I really think is the bike for me to purchase. Thank you so much!!!

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

I think a motorcycle like this one would be great in the city, I used to ride through the city since I grew up there but the road conditions are just a shot in the dark because potholes and roadwork.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

Only bike where a loose cap has bothered me was my harley electra glide, because it doesn't require the key to be with it. Left it at a gas station once, only realized 250km later... On the others, doesn't really matter since you can't ride off without the key anyways.

[@KTMcaptain]

I commuted from Redlands, CA to Long Beach for college on a GSXR1000 k6. Rode on the 1, 405, 605, 22, 55, 91, 215, and 60 depending on the day and destination. Shorts and flip flops when it was warm, target bags over my socks in Sidi riding boots when cold. I use to dune in glamis in flip flops, shorts, and an NFL jersey. Almost died in a crash when a truck pulled in front of me. Funny thing, my road rash was the least of my pain. Shattered arm and wrist, few surgeries, collapsed lung, broke my other arm, and couldn't walk cause of torn groin muscle. If your screwed your screwed. I broke over half my fingers and had to have someone wipe my ass. By the time I was off heavy pain killers my road rash was gone and I was trying to rebuild strength in an arm that could barely move a few degrees. . Yet I still wear sandals and shorts when it's nice out cause it's the greatest feeling, and if I crash it'll be more painful but worth it. . No sandals were lost in the making of these memories.

[@Firestorm637]

Love the headlight. I like unique and different. Outside the box stuff

[@heberbelles916]

I have a 2013 KLR and put 10,000 miles on it in one year and i love it over my previous street bike

[@charlescummings1484]

I've watched many upon many T7 reviews and this was one of the best ! Nice to own one too. From CT, U S A

[@clintloranrand951]

And YES, truck drivers are the best - professionals!!! Most respect to them.

[@MichaelTramm]

Really enjoying these reviews. They remind me of Top Gear in a way. Also, I get sentimental about your route because I grew up in Torrance. In fact, my mother taught me to enjoy twisties on PV Dr. East that you take which goes right past where I went to pre-school and took swimming lessons. Keep it up!

[@irishmike8218]

I have put 6000 miles on my T7, the thing is bullet proof and fun as hell to ride. Heavier springs helped a lot, and a bigger windshield helped with buffeting. The stock windshield sucks.

[@davidellis5964]

Good review, took one out for a test ride and found the seat uncomfortable after 1 hours ride and the fork drive when braking pretty harsh. I wanted a touring come adventure bike. So no good for me. So decided on a BMW 850GSA, more refined and more comfortable although the 700T is a better off road bike then the BMW.

[@RobertSteele-hy3du]

I talked with a rider of said bike and found out that this engine, according to him, is one of the most bullet proof engines on the market. He had around 38K miles on his bike, had had it in for the standard maintenance checks (valve lash) and found that the lash needed no adjustments and it never needed any repairs, just routine lube and filter services. He had installed an aftermarket exhaust system which he said livened up the engine response and sound. He was, (guessing) 5' 9" and said that he had had a lowering kit installed the bike and doing so had had no negative effects on how it functioned. Again it appears that Yamaha did their homework and produced an excellent bike.

[@raidsdamaltaportugal3925]

There are “grab handles”...there’s nicely integrated in the lateral of the seat, beneath each side. If you come across another T7 look beneath the passenger seat....

[@lucaszak3597]

Big part of the reason why T7 is not a "wheelie monster" is because of the elevated placement of the rear swing arm pivot (by design). Placing countershaft sprocket farther distance below the swing arm pivot causes the rear wheel to push down against the road surface with more force under power. Another benefit of this design is that the front wheel is forced down as well adding traction and directional stability up front.

[@98KingQuad]

Ryan F9 that u?

[@lucaszak3597]

@@98KingQuad LOL, nope but I guess you watch his YOUTube channel as well.

[@tinmisuun]

I have a F700GS and it seems like I don't need to upgrade. Come on Yamaha!

[@kee7678]

Dude...yeah man, I completely agree with your assessments for the exact same rationale. Well done and very thoughtful, contextual review.

[@trewebster5884]

More people need to respect semi drivers. Appreciate it Zack ✊🏾

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

4:04 "A v-twin would be narrower" *Moto Guzzi:* Am I a joke to you?

[@cavscout62]

TheUrbanEpicure - Why yes, yes you are.

[@A-FrameWedge]

A longitudinal V twin would be narrower except the Moto Guzi V twin is a transverse v twin.

[@jetdr]

Best looking ADV IMHO! Surprisingly the new Harley is impressive. But this is exactly what I am looking for.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Can't wait until Kawasaki makes their November announcement! T700 competitor on the way probably based on the Versys 650

[@jaikanths875]

Most likely they'll just introduce a TFT screen on the V650 🤭🤭

[@agustinmorquecho7781]

Hope you are right, competition between companies is always good for everyone, i have a Versys X 300 as i am a newish rider and very noob in adv segment, so i am always on the search of my next bike... it doesnt need to be right now but the more comeptition the fastest the market evolves and we get better machines!

[@hamerplayer1229]

@@agustinmorquecho7781 I have a Versys X300 and a DR650. The Versys is a great little bike. Once that motor is broken in she will cruise at 75 mph all day of course at 8500 RPM. Still an awesome machine and mine in green gets so many compliments it's not funny

[@khurshidhere]

Lol , they don’t care about versys 650 . It is a good bike . But they don’t give a damn shit about that bike . With no updates..... it is out of competition....

[@mitchc3569]

T7 is perfect for me man as Im Old School and have zero use for todays riders "aids". Drop a tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket for long distance travel on the interstate and carry the stock sprocket in your saddlebag for when you get where your going if you plan on off roading. A GIVI Touring windshield, throw over saddlbags and the topcase and Im ready to boogie coast to coast and this, after 25 years on Touring bikes! Outstanding Job Yamaha! Here we are now in November of ‘23 and I’ve been riding my T7 for a little over two years and the only real complaint I have is the seat SUCKS. 30 minutes in and it feels like a 2X4. Thank goodness Seat Concepts makes their Comfort Seat for the T7!

[@duvalpenny100]

I will never get used to seeing people lane splitting.

[@plympytheplumber4605]

Watching people lane split freaks me out!

[@sharkdog111]

I own a 2018 Versys 650. Every time I watch your vidz, I'm validated in my purchase. Still the king, muhahaha!

[@craigbielsky115]

650 IS NICE MY SISTER JUST GOT ONE FOR HER AND HER WIFE.....

[@feuerreiteroderso8655]

Dethroned by the R 1250 though XD

[@sharkdog111]

@@feuerreiteroderso8655 Totally OK with that. All regimes come to an end.

[@feuerreiteroderso8655]

@@sharkdog111 But it was a glorious one till the end :)

[@CMBDIA]

I like your Daily Rider vids. I always looks forward to them. I've been interested in ADV bike. Currently, I have an MT-09. Would love to venture out with a Tenere 700

[@williamlagasse2438]

Zach is the best..loved his throttle out commute series

[@kokoycortez7213]

Challenge: take a shot everytime Zack presses the turn indicator cancel button.

[@illhaveanother4365]

Lmao, yeah if you want alcohol poisoning

[@chrisroake1687]

I do that too, trolling the cancel button all the time!

[@zackcourts2280]

Not sure anyone’s liver could handle that...

[@CCitis]

@@chrisroake1687 always! not a bad habit to have.. signalling when you don't want to is not a good thing to do.

[@cavscout62]

A little larger windshield and gear it up a tad and you could ride it all day long on the interstate with some throw over soft bags. I swapped the motor sprocket for one with 1 tooth more and it’s now just fine on the freeway. I also have a tall windshield for those longer treks on the Highway and it’s really surprised me coming from a big touring bike. Needless to say I’m in love with the T7. As a former Trucker let me say thank you for the kudos, we don’t get any appreciation despite the fact that the whole country would stop without trucks!

[@fingerscrossed2317]

How long are you ?

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Probobly my next bike .. Rev Zilla seems to be growing a lot ..

[@rogerwilliams2629]

I e watched 3 vids so far and you are definitely one of the best reviewers I've seen. Ton of good info. I will catch up. SUBBED!

[@warrencurrie6454]

Need to review it again - on dirt.

[@brianmorse8811]

I like it for what it is and I like it for what it's not. Give me simple low tech and affordable reliability I'm happy.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great review with honest, unbiased comments. Thank you! Ride safe!

[@donaldkhogan]

Dude, I just love these Daily Rider vids, and I already wanted this bike but this desperately makes me want one now.

[@1993kramer]

I really think cruise control should have been an option, maybe on a premium model for those of us that are willing to pay for what we want.

[@SpottedCreeper]

Yeah I agree. I used think cruise control was unnecessary, but now having had a bike with it for the last year, I'll never get another one without it. So useful for long trips.

[@9999plato]

I drove a 61 Triumph with nothing but springs in the front end and scrub brakes on the 5 freeway often. You don't know what bad brakes are until you rode that with a rigid frame. It was an experience, fun but scary. Especially when the zener diodes tend to blow wiping out your lights at night.

[@jakemoore1973]

Great review as always Zack

[@John_Ridley]

I'm 5'11" and have a 2019 V Strom 650. My previous bike was a small Honda cruiser. The height was scary enough at first that I bought lowering links. After about a year I put the bike up to the original height and I'm totally comfortable with it now. I can't flat foot it but I find I don't really care anymore.

[@moto-minimalist8196]

LOL the 405, I didn't realize you were doing an off-road test.

[@guywolff]

This is a perfect New England back road finder .. Ridge runner and dirt road's friend . It is just right for Litchfield county ..With a 29 inch inseam, I might need to soften up the back end a little. The less bite in that front brake seems just right for a steep gravely incline at 12 MPH :) .Thanks Zack ...If you ever get back to NE stop by my pottery shop for a visit ..Norrth Western Connecticut is just hitting some great colors right now ... Ah wet leaves in the middle of a transition :)

[@rusipathan]

I test rode it recently (Yamaha demo event) and it is okay. It still prefer the Tiger 900 for power and DRZ400 for its off-roadability. Being able to carry a bike on a rack behind your SUV/Truck opens up a lot of possibilities.

[@jonpram1737]

I think those are great comparisons - it is the middle ground between those bikes. A small, road going adventure bike that's different enough from the competition to have it's own niche in that 650-700 adv/touring class. Sadly we're not getting it in Australia because the tracer 700 didn't sell well, so they've pre-guessed we won't buy this. Personally I don't agree with that. I'd buy a versys over a tracer personally, but I'd buy this over a vstrom all day long, unless I really really needed the tank range.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Jon Pram t7 is already in Australia though? I was sitting on one at the dealers last week.

[@jonpram1737]

James. Ah sorry I meant the lams one lol, when you’re stuck on lams you get the blinkers lol

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Jon Pram ah yep, lams is why I still have my xtx.

[@agustinmorquecho7781]

@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 I have a Versys X 300 because i am still on my green P´s. do you want to know why i am still on my P´s ? because i dont have a car licence.... in NSW they think that someone who have a car licence and only 15months experience on a bike deserves full rider licence but i i only stick to ride motorbikes even i have more than 3 years experience they think i still need my greenn´s! grrrrr so stupid

[@boodog4023]

Sticking with the road bias, $7,500 OTD 650 V-Strom--69hp, 470 lbs. T-700 is some 50% higher price. Love the looks and the triple engine though. If I were off-roading a lot I'd probably go for it. These things will sell like mad.

[@cody181818]

So thats were the surplus stock of Amazon fire kendel tablets went. This is yamahas call to the Honda Africa Twinn

[@marklang5169]

"Here we go, he's off on stage one!" Love Zachs upbeat demeanor:-)

[@TheXaelem]

Brakes are great for offroad. You don't want killer brakes in the dirt. You want a road bike buy a mt07.

[@grantdubridge7995]

Nice to have the racer cruiser pass you so you can go 57 in the 40 zone. I love lead men. It is always funny to see old vehicles with no rust in these videos. Here in Michigan you can't buy an eight year old truck or van without it being rusted out.

[@JoshuaTootell]

I still think of 20 year old vehicles as being new. Obviously, I live in SoCal 😂

[@jk-lx6nl]

Hey Zac, great show but can we get a multistrada 950s daily ride?

[@Joric78]

It's @12.4K USD here in Oz. Of course everyone wants to pay less, but they don't seem to be having any trouble selling them at that price. They were the top selling adventure bike here from Jan-June (the next quarter's figures aren't available yet). More than doubling the sales of the second best seller, the DR650SE.

[@bernardomotard]

Will be picking up mine this week!

[@craigbielsky115]

#ME TOO ........

[@Lanchoooo]

How you guys enjoying it?? I have a FJR1300 but want something for Offroad and kick around town....

[@bernardomotard]

@@Lanchoooo loving it! 17,000 kms on it since October!

[@The333]

Pick mine up Wednesday! Excited after seeing this (Zach actually rides an off-road bike off-road!) Great review, dude.