Traded in KTM 890 for Tenere 700

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

Got my T7 4 months ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!! Every time I even walk by it I feel like a love sick teenager. He's right, it will do anything you ask it to and it is so freaking fun and comfortable. Bought it out of state, rode 1260 miles in 2 days to get it home, first day in a thunderstorm and the 2nd in crazy wind. Going stir crazy now because there is too much snow on the ground to do anything fun.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Oh man that’s awesome! The tenere is awesome. Sounds like you got the right bike for you that’s for sure.

[@Carado5150]

How did you go about finding one?

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

@@Carado5150 just kept checking online. I'm in Colorado but there was a guy in Ohio that had buyers remorse and I saw it quick enough to get it, had 1500 mi on it. Couple things that bother me about it - any time it hits the ground or even super bumpy trails it knocks the blinkers out of the bracket, and it is so INSANELY top heavy to pick up.

[@oldgreenbus]

Did Baja from Phoenix last March.. Windy! 7 day trip.. perfect

[@mattvaughn4414]

Had mine a year and I feel the same

[@simonthompson713]

I’ve been riding for 30 years and in the last 10 years I have owned XTZ660, CRF1000 Africa Twin, BMW GS1200 and for the last 6 months on a 700. Absolutely love it for riding in New Zealand. It’s a keeper!. Great review.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks awesome, and what an awesome place you get to ride it! Thanks for watching!

[@Brad.Atv.]

Damn I miss that place

[@peterbolton2257]

Hey mate, i have crf1000l 2018, its so heavy in my opinion, is there really big difference in weight between crf and t7?

[@tomy_gunL]

How would you compare the 660z to this t7, both are teneres, one is just older

[@Libroer]

Ok I’m getting a T7, but I already knew that. What I really came to say is: the color palette in those badlands is incredible, and whatever gear you are using to film it is capturing it beautifully. Nice work 🫡

[@Scooters4521]

I got lucky last April calling about every dealer I could find for a couple weeks, found 2, one white base in Peoria Il. Another Black Adv. in OKC. Both 6 hrs away from Kansas City. Ended up spending the extra and got the Adventure Pkg. I have no regrets. I’ve owned numerous bikes, I don’t see myself selling this one, ever! Great Video.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! Congrats on finding one. I’m sure you’ll love it

[@beachamboy11]

I love mine. I went from a AT1100, to a CRF300L, to the T7. I have to say I regretted getting rid of my AT but since rive gotten the T7, I’ve found it has everything I loved about the AT and it’s better in a lot of ways.

[@rangeroadmoto]

How do you find they compare for highway speeds? Like 70mph/110km+?

[@shimoniofer]

Interesting. What's your take on the weight in comparison to the CRF300. Didn't the crf feel more manageable? isn't it worth sacrificing the highway comfortableness for off-road fun? Did you consider the CRF450? Clearly you can see i'm debating between the T7 to something lighter.

[@rangeroadmoto]

@@shimoniofer The Tenere 700 and the CRF450L are the two bikes I am stuck between. I wish both was an option haha

[@shimoniofer]

@@rangeroadmoto I wish we will see something in between soon, maybe from KTM. Like a twin 500/550 engine...

[@arminiusR1]

Explain please, how it is better than AT?

[@doug6839]

This guy make the best quality vids, like holy shit i thought i was watching a multi million sub channel when i looked up the dr650 in the YT search bar, scroll down to find this tenere video and i notice this channel has less than 8k subs... what in the heck this is the craziest outlier channel i think ive ever seen and ive been watching yt since its been a thing. Just ask for subs at the end of the video man, you deserve more recognition these are high quality videos you are putting with a lot of editing and time clearly put in.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey Doug, thank you for this comment. It’s extremely thoughtful and you have no idea how encouraging it is to me. Really appreciate it. You’re right about asking so the sub, I need to get more consistent with that. Thanks again for the kind words!

[@headwinded1948]

Got mine about a month ago. Biggest regret is not buying one sooner, what an incredibly fun machine. A winter full of mods is right around the corner.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That seems to be consensus of everyone who buys one! They just love it

[@ADV-T7]

Same here)))

[@time2ridet7]

I had to wait 4 month for mine. Now I own it for a year already a d I love it. It's exactly how you said it. The best bike on the market, wouldn't change it for anything!

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! You’re a luck guy! Thanks for watching

[@rallye81]

Great video! And I agree with everything mentioned about the T7. My first adventure bike was a 20 Triumph Tiger 900 RP, on which I added 25,000+ miles in 11 months, which included the TAT, and not riding it for four months during winter. My only complaint with the Tiger was the service intervals (European bikes). I have since transitioned to a 21 Yamaha T7. I love it! Looking forward to riding it to Alaska next year. Commenting from Northern California.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’ll be an epic ride to Alaska! Should be so fun! Thanks for watching

[@jefferyzink3410]

looked for almost a year, finally supposed to pick mine up February 22nd I'm extremely excited

[@rangeroadmoto]

I can’t even imagine! Congrats and enjoy man

[@tdeloriea]

Popped into my feed, watched and Sub'd. Keep em coming. Old bikes, new bikes and good stories. The world needs good contect like this from owners.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks man! That’s nice to hear. I’ll keep making it 👍

[@modshiftmotion]

Yoooo another great one! Love the bike, what a masterpiece of design. Beautiful landscape out there. Fun times!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks so much my mod shift motion friends! This was a fun one to film that's for sure

[@KSMotoCafe]

well worth the wait for this amazing episode! I always see these bikes come up as a FB sale and then gone within a day. Great job with the interview and capturing the overall atmosphere!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks so much man! Really appreciate it. And yeah these things sell like hot cakes! Would make a good second bike for your channel haha.

[@BoardWalkToke]

Literally just got mine. Even though I am 5'8 , I am going to make it work as I always have with bikes before. The simplicity of it and realibility is unmatched. Not to mention it looks amazing.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Congrats! That’s super exciting. It is a good looking machine that is for sure!

[@johndavis6596]

Great video. I was lucky enough to get one of the first ones in the states... had a down deposit on it a year before they shipped. Have around 12k miles on it so far... dropped it a million times lol no probs yet. Poor gal is sitting in my garage waiting for the ice to melt. Favorite bike I've ever owned hands down. If you like useless tech it won't be your thing, but if you want a reliable beast that will do a little bit of everything no problem for a decent price it will be. The motor is amazing. So linear and solid. If you put heated grips on it don't use the Yamaha ones. I decided to try the Yamaha grips for the first time on this bike, and the Oxford grips on my WR250R blow the Yamaha grips away.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Good tip on the heated grips! The wr250 is a sweet bike too! Thanks for watching John

[@Liferiderchannel]

Thank you sir for producing this video! Extremely well made, beautiful scenery and informative.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimigrill]

My first bike, got my license 1.5 years ago and this bike is just amazing on road (haven't done any serious offroading yet), the traction in wet conditions even on turns is just amazing. It is a great starter bike if you are crazy like me but make sure you take advanced lessons first before hopping onto one. This will probably be my first and last bike, just amazing and I agree with everything he said on the video, particularly about the lack of electronics, traction and balance. I am in love with my first bike :D Also great video, you really captured his passion for the bike well

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s an awesome first bike, you’re a lucky guy! Thanks for watching

[@DevinOrr]

Amazing video and exactly the information I was looking for. I'm 5'9", I have been looking at an 890 here at the dealership. I've ridden it a couple of times and the body position just felt weird. The T7 was more comfortable. Between this video and others I have watched, my decision is made up.

[@jsmith7013]

I ordered a 2023 and hope to pick it up in May.. I cannot wait. I hope it's everything I imagined!!

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s exciting! Hope it comes on time!

[@phillipbatho3213]

I just got my T7 a week before Christmas. Can't wait for it to warm up here in northern Wisconsin so I can really get some miles on it!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Oh man that is gonna be so great when you can finally take that out!

[@michaelhayward7572]

This is a great film and great advert for the T7. Thankyou.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks for watching Michael! It sure made me want to go buy one haha.

[@Theairguitarguy]

Love the vid! Super nice shots

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thank you air guitar guy!

[@advriley]

Thank You so much dude this was a blast!!

[@burn.501]

Awesome buddy. This was nice to watch.

[@jeffloucks2120]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You've got some amazing terrain to play on. Loving my T7 as well.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thank you man! Had an absolute blast seeing your neck of the woods and riding the Tenere!

[@beefmoto]

Well met Riley!

[@Visionery1]

It looks like a great all-rounder! 6:55, the rear indicators didn't fare too well. 🤨

[@rangeroadmoto]

Haha they are a little finicky when it comes to jumping. They did pop right bike into the rubber socket and all was fine.

[@MrAdam-kp3en]

It was already broken even before the jump.

[@TwoTubesADV]

Second the Motoz Tractionator Adventure. I always run them on my DR, awesome on and off road and get great millage out of them. Great video !

[@sozoinc]

Loved this video, beautifully shot and edited. Your review on the T7 has been very helpful seeing the advantages with going with this awesome Adventure Bike. I'm in my 50's, dirt bike background. New to road bikeing living in Revelstoke BC and the dirt roads are calling more then the pavement. Thanks for the Review 👍

[@rangeroadmoto]

Check out my other video “traded Tenere 700 for ktm 790” I actually filmed that in Revelstoke!

[@davidrivera1727]

Thank you great video 🤔 you help me make my mind up😁 i’ve had vstrom, GS and now I’m back from the DR but want a little something more modern. T7 here I come.

[@franklingell4546]

So happy I just discovered your channel! I was only going to comment and say that the background music is really cool... I look forward to watching more of your videos

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@pietroverde]

I love my T7. I sold my Super Tenere 1200 and KTM690R to get it. Such a great bike that does it all.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

The blinkers are classic i can remember those back on my 2002 R6🤣🤣 love the T7.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hah yeahhh they don’t like jumps that’s for sure

[@stephencarbajal5657]

@@rangeroadmoto i know🤣🤣🤣

[@BillLivingstone]

This is the first time I’ve came across one of your videos but man what a good first impression of a channel! Really well done. My bank account is going to be sad now that I want a T7 haha

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks so much Bill! And yeahhh I’m in the same boat with the T7… which organs can I live without?

[@MadDog-65]

I'm sold!! Coming from a DR650 I don't want a KTM or Husky I want to keep it budget. I don't need rider modes and tech I'm old school. Loved the Vid just started following you and what an opening vid to get me on board. Love it see you on the trails :)

[@rangeroadmoto]

Yeah the T7 is awesome! Feels modern but still simple enough to just get on and ride. Thanks for watching!

[@Topflight44]

Just got mine! Pick it up Tuesday. The new black and grey color is awesome

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! Lucky guy, that new colour is beautiful

[@CesarRamirez-cn5fw]

what a great review and the riding scenes are just incredible.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey thanks so much Cesar!

[@hondaryder3779]

Jelly, saved up for 1 for over a year. But lost my job 3 times (covid), so had to settle for a 2nd✋ Transalp 650(not complaining). Had fun fitting it out with all possible mods though. But i'm 1,92mtr 96kg.=6.3ft, 212lbs and i think i'll fit better on the T7, any tall ppl out there with experience? , WILL get 1 eventually. Keep the great content coming, 👏🇳🇱 NL.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey man, thanks for watching! If you ended up with a t7 you’d have to change your channel name haha. I’m around 6’2” - 1.88m and the bike fit me pretty good, didn’t feel too cramped. I would put risers and maybe looking into lower pegs but that’s pretty standard for most tall people mods. Also Love Greg trans alp! Sadly I’ve never seen one here in Canada.

[@wvherk]

No shame in a Trans Alp, still desirable bikes in my opinion.

[@devindunn2575]

Lived in the Hat for 10 years but didn’t have a dual sport/adventure bike at the time. I did own a 1974 Yamaha trials bike and picked my way through the cactus and rattlers a number of times. Awesome to see some familiar sights again, thank you.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! Those older trials bikes are really cool. If I could find a cheap one I think I would pick it up. Thanks for watching!

[@goldyg6511]

Interesting - you might have beat me slightly on bike ownership, I also got first bike for my 8th birthday, 1973 Artic Cat Climber (I'm an older 2 smoke rider) growing up in Montana it was the best past time in the world ... I went onto race pro class 125 s for years. My recent regret sell was my heavy modified DR650. I replaced it with a Husky FE501, it's had more issues in 9 months than my DR had in 8 yrs. ..... not good hence looking at this T7 to match my Yami fleet YZ250X and WR450FX great stuff thanks for the great video

[@rangeroadmoto]

Curios about your fe501 and the issues you were having, I have several friends with the 500’s and they seem to be very reliable for them. What kind of issues are you having?

[@JoeJ523]

I’m the same height man 5’7” I had to install a lowering link and had to lower the front forks a lil for my height on my 21 tenere.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

Fantastic vid, thanks. I too am considering the move from a DR650 to the T7; that said I'll be waiting for the World Raid version to hit the states.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Nice! That version looks awesome

[@serkansaygin]

Hello there.I'm From Turkey Istanbul. My name is Serkan. Riley my best friend in social Media. This Man realy Good rider. This video the seem like a T7 documentry .This video documentry awsome.Riley explained it very well. The video quality is awesome. You both did a terrific job. Congratulations. I subscribed to our channel.👍🤗

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hello Arka Canta! Thanks for watching and all the kind words. Riley is the best, no question about it. We will definitely be making more videos together in the future!

[@serkansaygin]

@@rangeroadmoto I'll be waiting for New video🙏✊💨

[@aliarkn41]

Sen uye olduysan bende uye oluyorum by the way Riley really is the best as i see 😁😁

[@caglaerbill]

🇹🇷

[@rickhope5653]

i just bought a Tenere 700, about to do a tour of New Zealand on it, All ready ive concluded its the best bike i've owned in so many different ways.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Oh that’s awesome! I have watched some videos of people touring new zeland and it looks amazing. Would love to do that one day

[@MyBridgestone24]

My T7 is supposed to arrive in March. Can’t wait to play around on it.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Amazing! Just counting down the days I bet

[@chain.driven]

Was there a quick dirt nap cut out just before 6:52? ;) such a great video man. Love that country, the lighting and your story telling style. Curious how it stacks up against his 500 EXC.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Haha cause of the signals? Apparently it’s a thing with tenere’s. They like to pop out.. we popped back in and stayed for an couple more jumps then popped back out hah. I don’t think they were designed with Rileys riding style in mind. It was cool to see where he was riding it because most of the trails were the same he does on his 500, a little slower and more careful I’m sure. But cool none the less. Thanks for watching man!

[@Speedytrip]

Great video thanks! Currently own a DR650, this could be my next bike…

[@_davidsuciu]

I've never meant to be a yamaha fanboy , actually i tried to be a suzuki one , but its just blowing me out what yamaha does.. My first bike ttr 125 , loved it , current bike wr 250 r , same story , and im pretty sure my third bike now will be a tenere 700 , its all i want , its like my lovely wr250r with all the insufficiencyes fixed and no problems added.. just great !

[@_davidsuciu]

Great video by the way , its sad you got not even 4k subscribers.. you worth much more but no need to say, you already know i guess..

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey thanks for all the kind words man! I actually feel the same at about Yamaha, I’ve had a bunch Kawasaki’s, Hondas, Suzuki but never owned a Yamaha. I think I might have to change that one day! Thanks for watching David!

[@MrHamish54]

Ditto on trading a '23 890R for a 21 T7. It''s nice to have a dependable bike.

[@japanlego]

Great Video! Thanks for spending time and effort to help riders.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@scotty3630]

nice video. I have my t7 now 1.5 years and I love it for me the best choice for a bike.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! Have you done much to it ?

[@scotty3630]

@@rangeroadmoto yes progressive rear shock, and some other things like smaler indicators hp corse muffler, and so on I did quite a bit. but nothing really big.

[@SmokinZen]

Nice to see you like the T7 it’s my bike people tell me it’s too heavy to be off-roading but they don’t realize how capable this bike is. Oh and it’s heavy to pick up but I have confidence it can do almost anything I just have to get better to keep up with it

[@TheWrigle]

The t7 only really feels top heavy at a stand still. Once moving it just feels crazy nimble. As long as your strong enough to pick the thing up I don't think it's really an issue. I have dropped mine a couple times ( once fully loaded) and have never had an issue getting it back on its feet. I do wish the standover was just a tad bit lower so I could control the weight better at a stand still, but the more I ride, the more confident I feel with the weight.

[@jadenhamm9276]

What part of the badlands did you film in? I live near Drumheller and own a T7. Been wanting to find some stuff down there that I won’t be chased off of by a guy with a pitchfork. I rode with Cory and Camel ADV and we do some pretty gnarly stuff. Love your videos. Would love to meet up sometime for a ride (when it’s not -30C).

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey Jaden! So this was filmed quite a bit south of you. Down by Medicine Hat on a private ranch. So unfortunately its not public access either. I have also searched around Drumheller for stuff to ride haha, i actually have an old video on the channel riding around off road in Wayne AB back in 2017. Thanks for watching the videos! And I’m always down for a ride!

[@downbytheriver501]

Great job on the video, but one critique: if you would’ve cut out of B-roll when he was describing how the handlebars on the 890 were different “like this” it would’ve been a good time to cut out of B-roll. Anyways just a little critique. Love the video buddy.

[@jamiemarquiss6065]

Fantastic cinematography, cool looking place for the film too. Gotta wait until April for my 2022 Raven black, cant wait. Had one for a few days test ride, what a machine, comfy on the road and really well behaved off, made me much better off road than I have been on other adventure bikes. Really gives you confidence.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome! You must be just itching for April

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

Agree totally love mine still after preorder first batch

[@OleRiege]

Very nice video that confirms my choice for this bike. Big smile all day long.

[@2wheelAdv]

Great video, now I want a T7. Dang it Riley!

[@rangeroadmoto]

I know right?! I want one too. HEY YAMAHA SEND US SOME BIKES!

[@2wheelAdv]

@@rangeroadmoto Yeah, I won’t hold my breath 😂

[@T30-z5w]

I rode one last weekend, it was nice. It’s kind of somewhere in between my KTM690R and my KTM790 Adventure. Not much wind protection or cruise control so I wouldn’t want to do long highway stints on it but it would be a great bike for the short hops and the forest service roads around where I live.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s an interesting way to look at it, between the 690 and 790. It did feel less adventure bike to me but not quite like a true dual sport. Good comparison 👍

[@oldgreenbus]

Check out 12 O’clock Labs blinkers.. they are perfect! Of my five bikes T7 is the One ☝🏽

[@NomadSweden]

Awesome production! Well done!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks you!

[@peterbolton2257]

I still have crf1000l and have been thinking bout t700 for a long time, honda is so heavy...its just new varadero only with longer susp travel, i probably need to try t7

[@rangeroadmoto]

Definitely worth trying out!

[@Supaxiro]

Awesome review. The T7 is the sh**!

[@rangeroadmoto]

It sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@romanthebarman5919]

Amazing footage and beautiful riding.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks man! It was such a beautiful spot to film and Riley is an awesome rider

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Beautiful story telling :) filming everything great work it was interesting to see the videos from both perspectives on the T7 ownership directions currently looking at a t7 or 890r for old man. Just out of interest what brand of dealer does he work for? Keep up the great film making 👍

[@Andriesdemotorrijder]

thx for the vid, just ordered a 2023 rally :)

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s awesome, congrats!

[@ferdfamily]

Tenere is my dream bike

[@rangeroadmoto]

It’s a very nice bike

[@johnmfjw]

Love my T700 Rally.

[@markjacobs3956]

Have had a 690 + 790 KTM and a t7. None of them even come close to my tiger rally Pro 900. It only weighs a few pounds more than the t7 yet if a guy has to go down the interstate for a full day it has better Creature Comforts. 10000 50/50 miles in Colorado. Never going back. I get the whole T7 thing. Being retired I wanted the best 50/50 to see the country... TRP is it. And yes you put it in Pro mode and everything is shut off front and rear. T7 is a 75% gravel road and off roader.

[@rangeroadmoto]

That’s really interesting. I have never tried the tiger 900. Is it most the better road performance that you like about the rally pro? What kind of riding do you usually set out to do?

[@markjacobs3956]

@@rangeroadmoto I set out to do whatever... I'm 60 and don't head up any steep baby head narrow trails alone. Outside of that... It's been on the entire CO BDR, Mosquito Pass, Webster Pass and others... Alone. As well as running on I70 with cruise set at 85. All day. Yes if cost is an issue, get the T7. I don't care at my age... I like a Swiss Army Bike. For me it's the TRP.

[@rangeroadmoto]

@@markjacobs3956 That sounds awesome. Would love to get my hands on one some time and give it a try!

[@markjacobs3956]

@@rangeroadmoto Don't. It will just cost you... Lol

[@texlee84]

Fantastic quality video, I can't believe I have never come across your videos/channel prior to this. You should have ten times the sub's that you do, fantastic work. A few opinions here counter to the majority who own the 790/890 but that's the beauty in everyone having their own opinion. Both the T7 and 890 are fantastic bikes but I'll take the 890 over the T7 most days and I did. If I ever come across a good deal on a used T7 I'll likely pick it up for a direct comparison but with the popularity of both of those bikes I doubt that'll happen anytime soon lol.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks for the kind words! I am supposed to be doing a 790 video this summer. They actually had a tenere for a few months but traded it for a 790. So it will be interesting to hear their take on it.

[@texlee84]

@@rangeroadmoto Interesting, I look forward to that knowing that the 890 is even better than the 790. Keep up the good work with the videos, excellent stuff.

[@rangeroadmoto]

@@texlee84 Thanks Tex, will do

[@VE6KEE]

I knew I recognized the terrain, I live there! Let me know the next time your in the Hat? I would defiantly go for a rip! I am pretty sure I know where Riley works too, Ill have to hit him up.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Crazy small world! You should, Riley is always riding!

[@TimRHillard]

I am 15 stone, 210lbs. Am I too heavy for a T7? I also have an FJR, love Yamahas, great quality, excellent performance, don't cost an arm and a leg.

[@rangeroadmoto]

No not at all! I’m right around the same weight and it felt good. If I were packing it up for a trip I would probably through some stiffer springs in it but other than it would be fine.

[@gordonborsboom7460]

Signal light.... yep had that same problem. I can't lie I was disappointed. But then it fell out of its socket on a near crash and popped back in again and off I went.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Yeah same with us. Just popped it back in, till it popped off on the next jump. I guess better it popping off then breaking off 🤷🏼

[@phiase8186]

Hoping my local dealer somehow isnt able to sell their t7 world raid so i can pick it up after winter🤞 they likely will however

[@abones7243]

This was my dream bike back in 2019, then supply issues and all the other stuff here in the US…kinda lost the love for it. Meh, I’ll just get another xr or whatever… watches this video** oh my dream bike 😍 Hahaha thanks for the video

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hahah you’re welcome! But also sorry for the financial drain I may have caused haha

[@hippohands]

Great video and review!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks guys!

[@OneOldManRiding]

That area is beautiful, however, having ridden in the South Dakota Badlands... That area looks like a lush forest😁 - Frank

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hahah I’ll have to come check that out one day, sounds cool!

[@austinsandifer608]

hey! great video.. I was wondering what the song was in the beginning of the video?

[@evoemperor3776]

The rear signal light is hanging for dear life.

[@420fittness]

Love my T7!! money very well spent ☺️👍🏻

[@gingernaut2550]

I'm curious about what suspension upgrades I'd need to trail ride as a 275 lb guy looking to also pack some gear. It's probably one of those ask 5 guys you'll get 5 answers kinda things though.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Yeah definitely everyone will have a different opinion. Personally I would suggest starting with heavier rated springs for your weight and for luggage. I did this on my dr650 and it was a night and day difference over stock and only cost me a few hundred bucks and some time. From what I’ve been told most motorcycles are sold for a weighted rider of 160lbs. I’m over 200 and with my luggage and gear I’m way past that (why I blow out for fork seals). So changing the spring weights made sense to me. If you still it’s lacking in performance (or you have more budget) you can then reach out to a suspension builder and explain what you are using the bike for and they will set up your valving and everything custom to you.

[@gingernaut2550]

@@rangeroadmoto Thanks for the reply. I like wrenching but it might be worth letting a shop set it up properly I think. The crappy reality of being a sasquatch lol

[@kyjelly5524]

I want to buy one. I have a drz now but I want something that I can get on the highway with. I feel like I’m killing the drz on the highway. The drz is awesome though

[@rangeroadmoto]

I was gonna buy a drz or the dr650. I ended up going the dr650 route just for highway usage, but I still really like the drz

[@willrector9716]

Great review thx...... tweener bikes are really not for me but this looks nice

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks Will, gotta ask though.. what’s a tweener bike?

[@willrector9716]

@@rangeroadmoto a tweener bike is anything bigger than a 450 and smaller than a 1000.......

[@1990-t1j]

Isn't the T7 top-heavy? Isn't there the danger of dropping it on to the exhaust which then gets pushed into the swingarm? Great bike, whatever. An XSR700 is a better bike for me as I don't go off-road. This guy can really ride. Interesting video.

[@rangeroadmoto]

I wouldn’t say it’s too heavy compared to something like the africa twin or bigger twin cylinder bikes. At a stand still it does feel more too heavy than the 790/890 but once it’s moving it handles it’s weight very well. I’ve never heard of the exhaust being pushed in but I suppose that that could happen!

[@1990-t1j]

@@rangeroadmoto I only mentioned the exhaust contacting the swingarm because of another channels comment's. Big Rock Moto channel would probably interest you. I watch him sometimes.

[@talltale9760]

@@rangeroadmoto yeah the exhaust can get pushed in but the camel high exhaust kit fixes that issue

[@therealrealshocker]

Great video! Looks like fun, maybe one day I'll get to test ride a T7! 🤠

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks for watching! Definitely do it, it’s a great bike

[@IslandInsanity]

I absolutely love mine! Only one wish is if it had tubeless tires because getting a flat (especially the rear) is a major pain in the buttocks!

[@rangeroadmoto]

That would be cool. I did see someone was developing a mousse for adv bikes

[@goosedeathable]

Why not have it sealed up w/ a tubeless kit? DIY’d the oem rear wheel myself. Holds air better than a tube.

[@IslandInsanity]

@@goosedeathable really? What’s the kit called? Thanks for that!

[@dannyxnda]

How about Ducati DesertX. Could you make a video to compare two of them in dual sport condition, if money is not important?

[@rangeroadmoto]

I would love to! I just have to find someone who owns one

[@hdflyer76]

Well I will add a different view to the T700. Heavy, yes, hard to pick up, oh yes. ButI got mine and did 600 miles to break in and then the SoCal BDR of sand and rocks and did I say sand! I’ve been racing in the SoCal dessert for many years in open class two strokes and here’s my take on the T700. It can be ridden hard and fast in the desert, its suspension is surprising capable. For me at 219 lbs and 50 lbs of gear I could really open it up across the desert. 50-60 mph in sand wash, no problem, first gear picking through rocks no problem. It takes work to do this and you must remember the weight. I bottomed the suspension many times, but it got me through. The sand dunes in Death Valley were a kick, full throttle and go! One of my riding partners was on a KTM 890, we raced and I could ride with him. The bike is good, but you have to remember its heavy and not a dirt bike. But it can be pushed and its fun!

[@rangeroadmoto]

Man that sounds like a blast! We are similar weights and I was wondering how the suspension does with a heavier rider and baggage (literal not emotional). Is it still stock springs?

[@hdflyer76]

@@rangeroadmoto Stock suspension and springs. I did adjust the clickers (damping and rebound) and this improved the handling substantially

[@MarkiMotoYT]

2:52 That poor rear right indicator clinging on for dear life

[@rangeroadmoto]

Yeah it likes to pop off on jumps. Pops back in after though 🤷🏼

[@brycemitchell1367]

I sold my first T7 and regretted it ever since. Then purchased a ktm and next a Triumph 900 rally pro. 3 weeks ago purchased another T7 which I’ve vowed to never sell.

[@rangeroadmoto]

How did you like the rally pro?

[@brycemitchell1367]

@@rangeroadmoto I purchased the rally pro because my wife likes coming along sometimes. I was trying to find a solution of a two up touring bike and what the T7 can do. Unfortunately it’s average at both. For mild off-road and gravel without pillion it’s awesome. For long distance touring with pillion it’s a bit small and underpowered for my liking. Overall I think it’s an awesome bike, however I’ve realised the perfect Unicorn doesn’t exist. I’m keeping the T7 for me and looking towards a GS or similar for two up.

[@anttihilja]

7:05 Husky 701 and KTM 690 can also turn off ABS easily

[@rangeroadmoto]

Especially if you have the dongle

[@RollinwithRoland]

I just cannot fathom going backwards from an 890R to a T7, but I guess if you're a smaller rider it makes sense? What do I know though, I'm just out here taking my 790 Adventure S to motocross tracks... LOL!

[@rangeroadmoto]

I know people that have gone both ways, from t7 to 790 and from 890 to t7. It doesn’t seem to me like there is a right or wrong answer there. I’ll be doing a 790 review this year so I’ll get to test that out and see how it is for me. I was actually supposed to do a review of the 790 last summer but it had the common brake calipers mount snap happen and it took over a month to get replacement parts.

[@AdventureTomek]

I’m between the T7 and the 890 for the 2023 season. This may sway me in a certain direction 😎✌🏼

[@rangeroadmoto]

Just put a video out about the ktm you might wanna check out

[@erkutgurun]

Great video thanks. So if you could only have 1 bike, (my case), currently owning a 2022 Tenere 700 Rally edition, would you sell it for a KTM 690 Enduro, or 500EXC-F, considering you're only doing 20% offroad, but you just want to be 110% secure when doing the offroad and also knowing nobody's watching your back, and wanting to have fun on the asphalt at the same time?

[@rangeroadmoto]

For me personally i would probably lean towards the 690 enduro with a fairing or small windshield. I’ve ridden the fe501 and the 500exc and they are a blast off road and can definitely cruise at 100k/60mph depending on the gearing but I think for the 80% on road you mentioned I’d probably stick with a bigger bike like the 690(or tenere). The post 2018 690enduro models engines are so smooth and have a wider seat (still feel like a brick though). Plus 10,000km oil change interval instead of 1000(ish) Not sure if you have seen RTW Paul’s stuff but he has a fully decked out 500exc made for world travel and it is extensively modified to make it better at that. Seeing his bike definitely makes it look appealing, but for him he tries to cross countries entirely off pavement if he can. Thanks for watching and the good question!

[@erkutgurun]

@@rangeroadmoto Yes I saw how Paul decked out his bike. Thank you so much for your great and detailed feedback. I've decided to give my T7 a chance so I'm going to try it out for a while off-road and see what it can and cannot handle. And if I feel it needs to lighten up, I'm going to probably go for the 690 coz even that is 58 kilos lighter. Take care.

[@rangeroadmoto]

@Erkut Gurun Definetely! Watching my friend Riley ride his t7 In the desert was pretty inspiring for what that bike can do. When you're on the highway you'll be thankful you have the T7 that's for sure haha.

[@erkutgurun]

@@rangeroadmoto I totally agree.

[@mobyhunr]

I would have included the oil service interval

[@rangeroadmoto]

It’s pretty standard interval for adv bikes at 6000miles(10k km).

[@gabrielkopp2036]

I had put a deposit on one a dealership in Idaho 2weeks later they told they were no longer getting any after saying thay had 2 available..so I frantically called the dealerships that called and was able to get another one.. should have it by the end of May or June

[@rangeroadmoto]

Yeah it’s crazy if you’re trying to find one! Hopefully you get it sooner than later!

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@rangeroadmoto yea the dealership called me yesterday and asked if wanted a black or want to wait for my blue one..evidently the customer who had s deposit backed out..that black one was on the show room floor..there are some at power motor sports in Oregon if want pay 15999

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Great review mate 🤟🏽

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks man! Appreciate that

[@motoric5188]

This was great! 👍

[@rangeroadmoto]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@josetravassos4452]

hi I dindn't understood, what kind of tires did he use? have a great day

[@silveriojohan]

Amazing motocumentary, where in Canada is that part you rode?, Please let me know

[@rangeroadmoto]

Thanks! This is close to Medicine Hat, Alberta.

[@shamirshakir]

6:52 turn indicator just got broken!

[@rangeroadmoto]

It is in a sort of socket type thing. It just pops back in.

[@1998TDM]

Had to click that red button, grey now, cheers, lovely vid. The moment I saw the trials bike in the shed I really started to pay attention. You gotta know your s&%t to ride a trials bike! And that became very evident in the interview.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Haha I had to think for a second what the red button was, thank you! Yeah Riley is a good rider, he’s way more impressive on a little bike.

[@NorCalSaint]

RIP right rear turn signal @6:50 -- Love my 2018 ATAS and the T7 is the only bike I would consider switching to

[@rangeroadmoto]

Having ridden both recently I would rather the AT on long freeway stretches and the t7 everywhere else

[@neluma]

Sounds like a great bike, but what happened to the rear blinker at 6:51?

[@rangeroadmoto]

Popped right out! It also popped back in.. but they don’t like jumps that’s for sure