Tenere 700 Bought Sight Unseen. Regrets?

[@leanit5756]

I enjoyed your thoughts. I recently got a '24 T7. Love it. I owned a couple of DR400s, a couple of DR650s, a couple of EXC500Fs, a CRF450L, among dozens of other bikes. The T7 is my favorite dual-purpose / exploring bike. Good power, incredibly good power delivery, good gearing, good front end braking feel, good comfort, good range, good ergonomics for standing (after getting longer pegs), good instruments, good lighting, almost no vibration in bars, pegs, or seat, and great suspension for what it is intended to do. I weigh about 195 fully suited to ride, and don't carry extra stuff on board. I found the rear shock had way too much rebound damping and loosened it way up (18 out compared to 13 standard). This is in cool weather, essentially 36-52F. Ride is plush now and still controlled. Not a single track bike, but for dirt roads, and for getting back and forth to the dirt roads, it is my all time favorite.

[@craigsturman6661]

I got one of the first T7's when they came to the U.S. I was previously riding a KLR650. I am not going to bash the KLR, but this bike is FUN! I had to put lowering links on it, but it handles perfectly for me even loaded down. And I am NOT a light guy! I've done several BDR's and the Continental Divide on it and have no regrets at all. Coming from a KLR, it's also very nice to find that mysterious 6th gear!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

The KLR is a stout bike, but it lacks the fun power of the T7.

[@kostasrestas]

with this bike you can see everything !! cheers from Greece !!

[@mikeckennedy]

Get yourself some Motoz Rallyz and it’ll transform the traction off-road, especially in stuff like wet grass. It’s well worth parking the Scorpions early. Cheers from fellow T7 rider from Oregon.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Some new tires are definitely on my short list.

[@dangerfox1776]

Why is there only left channel of audio?

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Not sure. This was my first time using audio from a GoPro. I'll check into it.

[@JebusFinklestein]

I don’t think sight unseen applies to brand new bike. Everyone who orders a new bike is unseen. Enjoy the bike though, I love mine.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Most people see the bike in person first. Either on a showroom floor or somewhere else before pulling the trigger. However, I see what you mean. Happy trails!