Tenere 700 vs BMW 1200 GS Adventure

Can these bikes even be compared? Sure they can!
I sold my BMW 1200 GSA and got the all new Tenere 700 from Yamaha, and this is how I experienced the transition.

[@RiderMark]

"It's about 750% more fun I calculated" 😂👌🏼

[@martinfretwell5928]

It's actually 87% but that doesn't matter.

[@fenner-g6088]

Cant beat a down to earth review, ... Tenere "systems" = a throttle, a clutch, and two brakes ... so very true, a bike that is controlled by rider input again at last. Great comparison thanks.

[@dexio85]

Yeah, and you don't have Cruise Control on adventure bike :) Congrats. Honda AT did the same with the reboot and went RBW in the next update, guess why? People used to say all this before, you know? "no ABS = true rider skill", etc. Glad we are past that. At some point we will be past the "true input" thinking as well :) If you know anything about bikes, than you will know that even Tenere has a TPS, computer, injectors, so basically HALF of the Fuel/Air mixture is already controlled by electronics. The moment we stopped using carburetors there's no longer "true input" to anything. Think about it.

[@marshallfischer3667]

My brain is big enough to make do.

[@michaelblake2862]

I get your point RexDexPL but I don't want all the electronics on my next bike because of reliability. I would love it for the safety side but don't want to be far from home and get a electronics failure. Also I keep my bikes for as long as they work and suit my riding. My current bike is a 15 year old carbed FZ1 which I've owned for 10 years. Its never let me down but won't enjoy going up that gravelly track in the Pyrenees.

[@istra70]

@@dexio85 Yeah, That is the reason why Lyndon has carburated and not fuel injected adventure bike. Easy fix even in the middle of Mongolia. For serious adventures - simple and less is more.

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

"Unstoppable until it stopped". That applies to so much life and machines in my world. Hilarious to me.

[@flyingdutchman4you]

Your Itchy Pavel intro was award winning quality! btw nothing wrong with downsizing, the T700 is fantastic.

[@flyingdutchman4you]

Question; did you consider the KTM 790 and what were your thoughts on that?

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks FtO! My Nomad buddy Stefan rides the 790R and I've been on it a few times. First I chose bike with my eyes only. I just fell in love with the T7 concept and had to get it. The 790 is ready to race... it's not a slogan. The feeling when riding is more compact and shorter front. If you can handle it to it's limit the 790 is for you. The T7 can roar but it does so politely. It's a gentleman :)

[@flyingdutchman4you]

@@NomadSweden Nomad Sweden Ok, thanks for the feedback. The Yammy seems the maximum I could cope with I think. Coming from a (too) heavy Guzzi Cali I am new to adv bikes. Haha maybe I should just start with the RE Himalayan. At 175 cm I also not sure if the T700 not too high. Have to try it in the shop.

[@mihaimihai9254]

Hi! If you talk about the great guy with the "'Motorcycle Adventure" channel, our bulgarian fellow's name is Pavlin..... And he prefers smaller motorcycles also -::))

[@RobbieKiama]

@@NomadSweden have you ever had a chance to try 850gs? How they compare?

[@sv_russu]

The best feature on this bike is "no features". Brilliant.

[@metodyx7507]

I wanted to point out the same, perfect !!

[@Revy8]

This is y I bought a t7. I work in IT, last thing I want deal with is software/electronics issues on my weekends

[@gennadysade2071]

Very good review! Simplicity is a gold standard for adventure motorcycling. Thank you!

[@gregb2261]

Great review. I love how you added horsepower with the stickers!

[@devingarrett5800]

I love the "I got it in red so it will go faster and put stickers on for more horsepower" LMAO. I subbed

[@JouniKemppainen]

Thanks for this review and comparison. It was nice to hear the experiences of a driver from a neighboring country with a similar environment and driving conditions. I am a former GS (800) rider and am now considering a T700 next summer.

[@NomadSweden]

Kiitos!

[@Life2ontour]

Excellent review. I like your sense of humour and delivery. Looking forward to the adventure videos.

[@alrightdave6135]

Life2 on-tour Jesus, you get everywhere 😂

[@Life2ontour]

All the best places! ;-)

[@irchristo]

That was a really nice and thoughtful breakdown. Thank you from Arizona!

[@scottk3772]

Thanks for the review! Mastering the throttle blip on downshifts is very important with that motor. The engine brake is awesome though. Good point about the lifting part. I've heard other reviewers say it was hard to lift but didn't know exactly why. Now it makes sense. I currently have an FZ/MT-07, but I'm considering getting one of these as my first adv bike. I used to dirt bike a lot when I was in high school, and I would like to get back into offroading again.

[@TheRadgeOne]

Hugely influential video. Helped me (13 months ago) and I'm sure many others buy a T7 because we want to enjoy riding rather than wrestling off-road. Even after 2 years your creative film making skills have survived the test of time :-)

[@NomadSweden]

Thank you James 🙏

[@dannyarthayukti5069]

Your comments are the best, really good descriptions for all riders thanks

[@justmyself1000]

Enjoyed the review from someone with firsthand experience and ownership!

[@sergi0961]

Nice video man... a very good review, logical with lots of common sense.. and funny af!!! congrats and waiting for more videos!! as I am waiting for my own Tenere too... 👍🏼

[@srberus]

Just stumbled upon your channel. This video is so well done. I am now subscribed. Thanks for the content!

[@travisgill3568]

I subscribed right after the intro! Motorcycle Adventures and Itchy Boots would be proud of your intro.

[@ride4adventure]

I enjoy your style of review and humour. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@alexromm9126]

It looks beautiful. Cheers from México! keep it up.

[@picaroon100]

You bought it unseen?!?! Courageous! Great review! I am currently riding a 2012 r1200GS and love it but....I would like to simplify and go "back to basics" I have been looking at the T7 as well.

[@MrHSIE]

Very well done. You’d think it would be an unfair comparison. You review well. Love the accent and humor.

[@FredrikTornkvist]

THAT INTRO!! LOL You’re making fun of some of my favourite youtubers! When you get as big as they are, they might make Swedish chef impression or something :D Love your humour and interest of adv. Biking -you’ve got one more sub!

[@falcotec3152]

Hey, same for me, some really funny intro, idea is great, I really like it as I do like the two youtubers he is imitating. Itchy Boots and Long Way Home I guess.

[@lostridera]

@@falcotec3152 It's Itchy Boots (Noraly) and Pavlin from Motorcycle Adventures.

[@falcotec3152]

@@lostridera Yeah, I now it since some weeks. A shame he is not using the introduction every video, and Itchy Boots has stopped sending videos every day on her trip from Patagonian to Alaska. The World still turns 😁

[@nikos-giorgos]

Looked more like disrespect than humor to me.

[@1pasupaty]

But really now I get it I thought he was trying to copy.

[@BEETLEJ00CE]

Stickers add at least 15kph in the bush Great vid. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new toy

[@jonboy602]

Excellent news about the windshield. I don't get this focus on being completely protected from the wind - get a car for that. However the helmet buffeting is a deal breaker, and very difficult to get rid of on some bikes.

[@philip5798]

Great review and comparison, like your way of presenting. Subscribed.

[@thejohnnerparty]

Really good video & review. I especially liked your intro - very funny. Don't know how many will get it. A big thumbs up. ;-)

[@Khurram_the_hodophile]

Nice review. I have ordered the T7 and cant wait to get hold of it. Looking forward for the adventure videos.

[@paoloc3318]

How is your t7 so far ?

[@Khurram_the_hodophile]

@@paoloc3318 100 % satisfied. Done 26000 km

[@dnzrdm]

I liked the sense of humor in your review.

[@neilhutton1528]

Loving your work. As a GS owner who is considering downsizing in the future to this was interesting to watch and fun. I think the mud is a more expensive option though in Jersey 😉

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks Neil! :)

[@TwoMotoKiwis]

Coul sense of humour mate, made for a coul vid especially the sticker hp upgrade, enjoyed watching the no fuss real facts. Nice approach, cheers Andi.

[@AndreaVix64]

good morning from Italy !!!! I'm about to do the same thing too !! From GS 1200 to Yamaha T7 ...... I've been thinking about it for a while, then seeing your videos, I'm convinced !!!! (almost ....) Keep it up, it's a pleasure to see them !!!!!!

[@tiksers]

Really nice video. Informative and interesting to listen. Hope to see Your adventures on the Tenere in the future. Subscribed.

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Your intros were hilarious! Well done. Thanks for the review! Very thorough on all the important "stuff." Of course selecting the right stickers to maximize the horsepower is important and unlike KLRs (where blue is the fastest color) it was nice to find out that red is the faster color in the T7! Subscribed. Waiting on future videos!

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks mate!

[@alexakkers2859]

I also come from a GS 1150 Adv. and I agree with everything you said in this video, specially the last point when comes the time to pick up the bike from the ground... not easy at all. I do miss the rear rack (optional) to have something solid to hold and help to lift it up.

[@Revy8]

There is an OEM rear rack with grab handles available from Yamaha

[@deutschmitcarlos957]

Great comparison and so funny 😄 I really enjoyed it. Congrats 👏

[@GerhardCombrink]

When I saw the heading of your video I couldn’t see the point, but after watching your review it made perfect sense, and I couldn’t stop watching, too entertaining. Great review and thanks for using English which most of us understand even though it’s not most of our first language. Where I’m from the big GS is still the daddy due to rain being an occasion to celebrate and comfort and safety being paramount, but a bike like the Tenere also makes a perfect second bike for all the good reasons you’ve mentioned. I’m actually looking at something even lighter but yet still able to cover reasonable distance and have the new 390 adventure down as a maybe. I switch bikes a little too often according to my wife, and I’m judgmental on every bike because I like to learn from my own mistakes and enjoy the process of making them, generally as far as bike ownership goes anyway, while not only finding my perfect bike combination but also what I actually like doing most with my bikes.

[@NomadSweden]

Gerhard Combrink thanks for the kind words! Over herr we ”celebrate” a lot by your standards 😂 I can only have one bike atm and I think the T7 covers all bases pretty well. My friends have ktm and bmw so we will make a comparison 👍🏻

[@HeartBrokenBiker]

Congrats on the new ride. Looks sweet! I'm glad you didn't put your palm into the camera after that intro. 😂

[@gordonblackley8863]

Great review, I have a GS and am considering one, so perfect for me. Like you said, the GS is great off road, right up until it isn’t. 😂

[@glennsjobom4370]

You rock, what a supernice review, hats off and subscribed :-)

[@_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_]

very nice review. was on the GS before but guess Tenere is better for me here in Japan. great video !!!

[@FilipeTaufer]

When picking up the bike from the ground try not to use ur back, but ur legs instead. The way you did it may cause a disc slip or some other injury. Keeping the back straight and using the legs saves u from such.

[@rationalityfirst]

The way he did it feels heavier too. But the risk of breaking your back is the real issue.

[@richardmontgomery8863]

Filipe Baptista Also, bike in gear, face away from bike, push across bike with legs, back straight, rather than lift up; bike rotates of its own accord

[@robertandersson2523]

Or just muscle up!

[@shankybose79]

Bro just do a deadlift man. What rocket science is this

[@RoadGlideAustralia]

Great review mate. The humour made me hit subscribe 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@jarosawskrzypek1373]

It’s very nice to see this comparison video. I like the idea of dowsizing. You did good, save money, have more fun... more minimalistic approach which I like. :)

[@GreenString]

Just found you channel...brilliant, now I’m a subscriber! keep up the good work.

[@NomadSweden]

Green String thank you!

[@azlong4596]

Absolutely, I can't wait for the Tenere to arrive in the US. excellent review. No frills just old fashion motoring.

[@paoloc3318]

Did you buy one ?

[@azlong4596]

@@paoloc3318 Never was able to even see one, so I ordered a Aprilia Tuareg 660 and had the bike in two months.

[@paoloc3318]

@@azlong4596 why you did not buy T7?

[@azlong4596]

@@paoloc3318 For some reason the US just has not gotten very many. It was impossible just to get to see one, in two years I have only seen two on the road and none in a shop.

[@paoloc3318]

@@azlong4596 if there is a will there is a way man. You haven't tried enough to get T700.

[@ssmith954]

I also tried the Mitas E-09 tyres with my KTM 690. I was fairly happy with the rear -- although it's heavy but the sidewalls were super stiff and you could ride on a puncture. I did not like the front and oddly it wore out before the rear. I've since changed to using Mitas Mc-23 Rockrider tyres, which are much better suited to the mostly dry conditions where I live (see my video). Thanks for the video -- very useful and informative!

[@Jotx]

It's a more LOGICAL for the use you make , easer, funnier. I love my T7 too!!

[@motogusnz]

Probably the best comparison I’ve seen. Thanks for this, as I’m probably one of 1,000s looking at the T700 as a possible next bike from the GS

[@MrChrisOcean]

Nice review. Thank you for sharing your insight.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great review...just subscribed and looking forward to the next adventure on the Tenere! Cheers, Steve

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks Steve!

[@MikSane]

Interesting how the windscreen is smoother. Yamaha did a great job engineering and testing! Cannot WAIT to get mine

[@dawidos117]

Your greeting sounds like Pavlin’s 🙂 Great review, my friend 👍🏻 Is it snowing there already? Oh my... it’s almost winter yet. Silly me 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mikekennedy3660]

Great review!

[@michlsei]

Great video. Enjoy your ride and greets from NL

[@Braapncamp]

Great review! Eep the advriding videos coming! 👌🏻💪🏻

[@ourspanishadventures]

Great review 👏. Thanks.

[@timoflynn8224]

"It likes going for a Sunday walk in the forest..." as a description of a tyre is priceless!

[@Brakelateatmsn]

Absolutely Loved the mud splash graphics and stone cold delivery of the ever classic "Faster Red One", and Amazing HP gains from applied stickers. Thumbs up earned for a chuckle there all by itself. Bikes; Apples and Oranges, really. Obviously for a close comparison, it would be the Tenere 700 vs the Africa Twin or the smaller KTMs. As you already know, much in life is like Tires. To shine in one category, you give up something in the other(s). However, great video and thank you for posting.

[@tdzik1]

Lagom style! Cool comparison. I'm thinking of T7 as well.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Great comparison. I'm not really in the market for either bike but still greatly enjoyed the video. I hope there is a Tenere 300 or 400 soon, as rumored.

[@NomadSweden]

Yeah a smaller one would be fun

[@elty19]

Thanks for ur review!!!! Love love the dry humor! :) still considering the T7 as my first adv bike

[@NomadSweden]

Thank you 🙏

[@xontheweb2376]

Streamlined Teutonic style, I own an Africa Twin AS but I keep thinking about this bike. You guys must have so much fun in the open forests and lands of Scandinavia. Here in England there are very few green lanes so you gotta go to Wales, Scotland or France to ride open range. The AT is great, gotta try one of those. Great vid, refreshing.

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks! Yes Sweden is blessed in that way. 70% of entire country is forest and lots of service roads bad enough to be fun. Camp almost anywhere. Welcome over :)

[@alsner73]

Ordered mine yesterday, really looking forward to picking it up in a week, I have so much of the Cotswolds to discover.

[@NomadSweden]

Congrats! Bitter sweet waiting. I hop to ride Cornwall too in the future.

[@hewqas]

Hi, perfect, thank you. I have GSA too and deciding to buy Tenere too, for more adventure rides. Definitely will do it ;)

[@kingofarctic8474]

Very good review Nomad Sweden, and good video. See we drive in much of the same landscape. I am considering switching my trusty XT660R to a T7, will probably do it next summer. Did also subscribe to your channel. Drive safe!

[@Tim2Wheels]

Excellent Comparison. Thanks for sharing your opinions.

[@RidetheBean]

Cool! We considered the GS 1200 too, but decided on the T7s. Not sorry! :D We also appreciated the "no features" thing with the Tenere. Back to basics! Glad you got some stickers for extra horse power :D

[@SirGiulio90]

Good video, as for the tyres selection I suggest you to try Mitas C17 up the front in combination with the rear E09. The combo worked fine for me on the XT 660 Z

[@swisskroko]

What a nice review, you speak so calm and your English is better to understand than most other American Bikers, I really enjoy it.

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks!

[@robertogustafsson1231]

Helt underbar! Du gjorde min dag! Hejja dig! Rob,

[@dmttruth9060]

Great video. Hello from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ROLISS]

tnx for a rewiev ;-) great video and hi from Latvia

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks :)

[@AutoMan84]

That itchy boots intro was killer

[@noelreyestv]

Great review i think that would be my next bike!

[@HugoSanchez-fm3mf]

Very nice review. Thank you!

[@mrams0504]

Great news about those stickers for extra horsepower I was a bit reluctant before, now I know I want that bike :) on the more serious side, great review, thanks

[@OgnianBorisov]

You give perfect advice, thank you. Greetings from Bulgaria and cheers!

[@NomadSweden]

Cheers 🍻

[@ektorvoulgaris7276]

Very enjoyable comparison!

[@briandavid4796]

Excellent review....hands on and very informative.

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks 🙏

[@allanblackbourn990]

Well done, love your work.

[@NomadSweden]

Allan Blackbourn thank you Allan!

[@petewebb6952]

Thank you... (and for speaking English too). If we are fortunate enough to have a garage then there is often a case for having two m’bikes: one for longer faster roads taking a pillion and another for those little adventures and practical journeys. If you can only have one bike I think you are wise to have a mid range bike like the Tenere. Although if you are concerned about aesthetics then a smaller Bonneville might fit the bill. I know what you mean about luggage. It’s better to reduce what we carry and not have so much. If we want to go further we can always travel somewhere and hire a bike suitable for our travels. Maybe I’ll do that in Scandinavia someday...

[@tyronepowerless3128]

Well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... another great video. Many thanks

[@tshansen]

Hahaha.... heisann bloggen :-P Love the start, really funny :-P Like where you put the Shoot & Ride sticker :-) Can't wait to try out the Mitsa e-09 tires my self. Well done my friend, enjoyed watching this. The game is still on i see... hope to do a comparison video next season between the gentleman ride and the hooligan (T7 vs 790) You should do this way more often... you are really relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. Really like that you put in the lifting part at the end... i'm taking notes :-P

[@NomadSweden]

Cheers mate! Thanks for the awesome feedback. 🙌 (If you need a T7 for the vid, you know who to ask. Costs only 1cl Ardbeg per 10 mins.)

[@tshansen]

@@NomadSweden I'm coming to Sweden, and hope you will step up with bike and play the loosing driver :-P So we can shine a little bit extra :-D

[@NomadSweden]

@@tshansen Oh! Then the Ardbeg is on me! I'd love to play the looser if I can write the disclaimer text.

[@tshansen]

@@NomadSweden You can't write anything. I feel that is a trap in every possible way :-P Would be really nice to meet up, make a little "friendly" showdown between NO and SE... :-P When you spin around in the dirt, looks like Chris Birch :-D

[@FloridaOutdoorAdv]

LOL, itchy boots morning report.... love it.

[@endurofly]

Thanks for video it helped me a lot. Drive safe

[@iamandreja]

Cool, I really want this bike.

[@JohnErikjohansson]

yep, i want to change my v-strom DL650 -06 for this !. hade a BMW r 1150GS to heavy and taaaaaall gearbox, and cannot change ratios :( i like my sprockets.

[@deployeddan]

Thanks for the video! Your entertaining way of presenting keeps me coming back for more! Sold my 1250GS and picking up a T7 Rally in the faster Red color in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to the simplicity of the bike. And since it costs less than half of the GS I'll take the T7 places I probably wouldn't take the GS based on the cost of replacing broken parts. My only problem is I live in a country that has made off-road riding illegal. So I'll have to travel outside of Germany to really enjoy this bike 🤔

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks :) Indeed the T7 makes things more fun also because of economy

[@RobbieKiama]

Interesting review. Would love to hear your thoughts on t700 vs f850gs, especially in off road :)

[@krs25666]

Nice sense of humor :) Made me smile/laugh a few times. Thumbs up:)

[@romanpanmei2647]

You can install horizontal rod near the engine for T7 so it doesn't go flat to the ground when it fall down, and you can pick up your bike easily.

[@Mark-mq1cc]

great review! You should do more.

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Know how you fell man, I have a 2010 TW set for Adventure with Happy Trail combo of hard panniers and the whole Nine Yard.The second bike is a 2016 XTx Tiger.

[@arifabdullah7142]

Blip the throttle when downshifting to avoid rear wheel sliding

[@theoriginalEmuman]

Owners manual recommends you don’t do this on the Tenere, but I agree in loose conditions.

[@drewmorg.]

@@theoriginalEmuman What?! Really? That is completely standard procedure in any manual transmission for any vehicle pretty much

[@scotwilson4169]

I was going to say that. Everyone rev matches right? I do it kn the car and heel and toe in the car too, saves the clutch and is probably around '750%' smoother too

[@Buledoyanmotor]

Loved it ! Simple, efficient, funny, Swedish 😜 subscribed 👍✌

[@allanrilling6990]

Thanks! Nice summary.

[@77srt]

Enjoyable review.. Having ridden a BMW1200gs and owning a Yamaha xt660r, for me I think the T7 is somewhat of a unicorn, ie much lighter than a 1200 and not being a single like the xt660. I'm sure the claimed 72hp would be more than enough too.

[@donphobos]

Mycket bra! Skall kolla på dina videos mera.

[@BesharMohamed]

Haha nice! Kul med throwbacken till Pavlin och Noraly 😃

[@chasp_0784]

There’s always that balance with a bike, where do you want to struggle, on the road or off the road.