Ultimate Yamaha Tenere 700 Showdown: 2024 v World Raid v 2019 Epic Shootout for Adventure Dominance

[@AusMoto]

Great comparison, Dave - you definitely showed that there is good value to be had going with an older gen T7! I do find myself every now and again regretting selling my 19 T7, especially when I'm on the freeway on my WR250R, but then I forget about it when I'm in the tough stuff 😆

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for your donation, much appreciated. Yeah, the three of us have done a heap of kilometres on these bikes, glad you liked it. The WR is still a great bike for the tough stuff.

[@jasonenders9533]

T7 is the Hilux of Adventure Bikes. Super reliable, easy to get parts and accessories, comfortable to ride and solid resale. But for me, it just doesn't put a real 'smile on your dial' like others in the category.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, I agree whole heartedly. That's why I have a 701 as well I just can't sell.

[@davidgrunklee8407]

​@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV plus t7's are TOP HEAVY

[@Declan4253]

The dynamics between you guys is magic. Infectious.

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

I'm with Sean. Keep it light, keep it simple. A few subtle mods just to help with grip. Tyres ,pegs. I'm never that far from fuel that I need the larger fuel range. I ride for fun, not because I have to be somewhere miles away in the middle of nowhere. Great vid as usual guys.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks.

[@longbow0728]

I'm pissed that the T7 WR isn't available in the US for 24. I'd trade my KTM 890 ADV R in a heartbeat.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That's interesting.

[@SomeRandoInternetPoster]

There’s something to be said for reliability. I think you hinted at it in the video, you wouldn’t buy a used adv bike from other brands with 20,000km on the clock but the t7 👍. Team orange, 20,000km is approaching new cams, valves, cylinder head. I’m still waiting to hear from KTM when they will arrive, bike sat at the dealership unused with five others with cam issues, similar age, waiting on parts.

[@longbow0728]

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV The WR has comparable suspension and I'd argue better from the factory then the KTM. Plus the tanks do what the KTM does, shifting the weight lower which is frankly what makes the KTM so brilliant. Anyone know an AUS dealer who'd be willing to order me the GYTR parts and ship them for me? We can buy them in the US.

[@longbow0728]

@SomeRandoInternetPoster I want that reliability after putting up with some of the issues on my 890. Not here to win land speed records but want the simplicity of changing fluids, adjust lube chain, sprockets every now and again, and ride.

[@adamplumtree64]

Am in the us I have a T7 wr for sale if interested

[@kostasrestas]

hallo from Greece !!!! Another T7 owner that love this bike !!! cheers & have fun !!! i follow you !!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. Seasons greetings.

[@Michael_Shay]

I think there's something really special about the T7, I'm happy to see it becoming more and more popular. Although it's still a heavier bike, I think it's a good thing people are moving more towards middle weight ADV bikes. To me it just seems more safe for everyone. I'm also just tired of seeing the GS lol

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes it is a little top heavy but great in open stuff.

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

I have only ever had heavy liter sized ADV bikes but I never shied away from riding gravel on a street bike. Would like to try a lighter off road biased one.

[@toltod]

So wish we could get World Raid in North America. Was able to sit on one in a Dealer when visiting Spain a couple weeks ago....too bad it wouldn't fit in my carry on or it would have came home with me.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ha ha. Don't despair, there are alternatives.

[@jamesfairmind2247]

Wow, $25,500 Aussie Dollars for a World Raid? In the UK they are being discounted to £10,500 new which equates to $19,750 Aussie and on top of that you get £1250 ($2350) worth of Yamaha free accessories thrown in! I guess we are closer to France which is where they are built but even so...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Thinking about trading my crf300l for one as we speak.

[@cliff1551]

6:52 Dave is that a split in the rear tire there near the abs line mate .

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

nope, just light angle

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Love them all Dave ,but just love the world raid. What suit are you wearing Dave?cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Badlands Pro from KLiM

[@powertrip1050]

Another great video- thank you. Great to see the countryside you went through. I gotsta do this Nundle thing some time when I am back in Oz.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You sure do!

[@JanKurth-uk3wu]

Push the check choke lever all the way over as far as you can push and hold it will make a difference for cold starting.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks

[@glennaltschwager5234]

Great comparo review. The 2019 would get my vote with the suspension mods, but I would go for the camel side tank like the ride adv boys use..

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes I strongly agree. If I had my time again I would do a camel side tank. I have experience with rear tanks with my old KTM690 and it works a treat and keeps handling planted and minimises the balance of the bike considering the extra weight of fuel.

[@kerrokerro4156]

Gyday cluby can you tell me where did you purchase SW motech crash bars. I'm having trouble finding them in Oz. I'm loving my wold raid

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They were an early set, preproduction

[@garysankey4618]

Brilliant 😆 Great episode and very informative.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Any changes to Drive or Rear Sprokets Dave?? Great work as always cobba❤❤🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏍️🏍️

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not yet

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Thanks for the info.....my next step up from the KLR in the spring

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, although remember it has a far higher seat height.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Dave...I'm still growing...but sideways....that is something to consider for sure...thanks@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

[@ausguitarist]

11:35. did he say the tyres are "BIS"? as in best in slot? or did i hear it wrong

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ABS

[@nghonleong]

New word i learned today : Farkle! Great video and great laugh at the end, Dave.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks.

[@BBQFuzz]

what about the Extreme Edition compared to World Raid?

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

9 months late on this one but great vid. The ending killed me! 😂 Clubby’s a good mate that’s for sure! Imagine coming round a corner and being confronted by that scene! 😂😂😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Scary

[@alananderson5202]

Yamaha! Always my favorite! Although I currently have a Dr 650. But still have my '85 XT 350.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That;s an oldy

[@kloppskalli]

I'm surprised that you said the WR suspension works great out of the box without stiffer Springs ... Are the spring rates the same?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Don't know. The suspension if brilliant.

[@jacquescronje2624]

What other used adv bikes in a fairly similar category would you consider?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Suzuki DR, KLR 650, Honda AT, Suzuki DE800, BMW

[@NK-dl2nc]

Love my World raid. Had it since July 22. Didn't want to put bars on it as I like my bike to be uncluttered. Thinking those sw motech low bars could be a good choice as they aren't as clunky as the full bars which I hate. Just worried that my shins will be rubbing on them all the time. You had any issues with them?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, shins rubbing on them. Clubby told me they are redesigning them as we speak.

[@NK-dl2nc]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Ah... Thought as much. Hopefully you will get sent a pre production set to test then👍

[@MotoDash1100]

5:09 "How much does it weigh?" There's a quote I saw on r/motorcycles, probably butchering it, but it's to this effect: "The guy that inows how much their bike weighs, is the guy that doesn't ride it." Whether you want to take that as: "Once you get rolling it doesn't matter, doesit?" or "If I was just moving around the garage and not riding I'd be bothered to know how much it weighed innit right?" Is up to you, I choose to interpret it as; if you care how much your bike weighs, it's not being used (to it's full potential) and just being pushed around in a garage. As that's the only time weight matters.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good ponts, I may quote this when I do the T700 vs Husky 701 comparison.

[@john0270]

the spongy brake, please use a vacuum tool and bleed the rear brake. pump a few resivors of fluid as fast as you can and it will be good to go!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for the tips! but I think. you'll find it's to do with the brake lever itself as many who have replaced it have the problem solved. If I had air in the fuel lines I would certainly know it after repeated heavy braking.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

You know you got great mates when they have to sort ya bits out!😂😂😂😂luv it, great story. Clubby the gusset saver!😂😂😂❤❤❤🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🎃🎃🏍️🏍️🥃🥃👏👏

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The best

[@krazed0451]

Does ABS remain in the "all off" setting on the '24 if you kill the bike with the key?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Sorry don't know.

[@SLFYSH]

How about the T7 WR vs KTM 890 with regard to handling, top heaviness? The T7 WR doesn’t handle as low centered as the 890 right? -But. Likely more reliable? It would be very interesting to knowWHY the WR handles so better, what is different the construction?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

WR lower centre of gravity. KTM feels much lighter.

[@SLFYSH]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVThat makes sense. We're all looking for the unicorn reliable and handles well with a low ceter of gravity, and enough power. What did they do different with the construction of the WR other than larger tanks that hang low like the KTM 890?

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Yeah Dave, understand the bike is no dialed in, but how much did it cost to make that happen? But, love the comparo and the honest chat, you guys are brilliant!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks, as evidenced there was a heap of money poured in to mine.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

You lucky, lucky, people, what a fantastic route on dirt bikes

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Brilliant.

[@pranksterkc]

Great video and always looking forward to your educational videos .Planning to get my first adventure bike but mainly doing 70% road and 30% light off-road .Not doing any crazy trails .I am still deciding on the Ducati desert x ,Tenere T7 and the adventure 890 .With your experience on all of these bikes ,which would you recommend.Thanks in advance for your advice 🙏

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

All three are excellent. Personal preference.

[@ronkoorbaes4864]

Great video “David” 😊👍🏻

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tjames579]

Long haul Paul in the USA has 279000 kilometres on his t7 never had a rebuild so yeah you are right there so reliable great video 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Cool, thanks that''s great to hear. They are way big miles!

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great review and general discussion on the mighty T7!!.., do you guys get the T7 Extreme in Auss...it's basically a regular T7 with World Raid suspension. Love my T7, its everything I need in a bike! Cheers Steve 💚

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It don't think so.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

How good does that WR look in those retro blue/pink Yam colours ... 👌🏽

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

it does!

[@kursatcem4523]

😂😂😂😂👌 Great video, close and joyful friendships. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ScottSillis]

Beautiful conditions, no dust, just after a drop of rain. A lot of money for very little updates in my opinion. What have they done about the muffler mount? They look very top heavy, but still a fantastic twin, upgraded suspension and exhaust etc very nice.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nothing done about the muffler mount. But thatt's reasonably covered on my bike.

[@glossblack1098]

Do you think Yamaha will do a Tenere 900 one day, using MT09 engine. That would be awesome having a few more hp and probably wouldn’t be a lot heavier? Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Can't see that happening.

[@mjohn8217]

Yamaha Europe are apparently looking at it.

[@Oratazana]

That was big bug, you guys rock.Had same problem ,but was on my back , bee atack , had to sundenly stop and strip. Shave HAHAHAHAHA

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

😁

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

What is the current financing climate for new motorcycles?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

All I know is second hand bikes aren't moving at the moment.

[@xavarmu]

In Europe, the world rally version comes with an Akrapovic exhaust ... And the forks are painted in black, not "goldish" ... (14,200 € 😮😮😮, well over 1,000 € versus the world raid version) Do you think is it worth it?

[@IngoPeters]

Omg, that ending was the funniest thing I ever heard!!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Very strange.

[@cliff1551]

Dave Google's saying you've already got the kove there ,the 450 ,two 500s and an adventure 800 cc ,ranging from 15500 $ au to 41400 $au .what you seen

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nope, Clubby and I haven't heard a word.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for the visit

[@jayd3931]

In this bike category, I'd definitely go Norden Expedition, 890R, or Desert X before the T7. Considering the time you have had on the bikes mentioned, I'm surprised you like the T7 as much as you do.

[@emilenossin5098]

Just transitioned from a R1200GSA to a T7 World Raid. I've considered the Norden, 890R, Desert X and Tiger RP as well. All of them are a LOT more expensive than the T7 World Raid, even considering the extra features the other bikes have. But the Norden was just too tiny for my 1.90m frame and the reliability issues with the Norden and 890R are just too much for me. I've had enough trauma with my Moto Guzzi to again go for unreliability. The Desert X is really cool, but just waaaay too expensive. I'm also guessing, not sure though, that's it's very expensive to maintain. I also don't like the combination of its tank volume combined with the much higher fuel consumption compared to the T7. The World Raid gives me serious range which I've come to appreciate on my R12GSA. So those were my contemplations with the T7 WR. Bullet proof reliability, big tank, great suspension, made for tall Europeans (which I actually expected on the KTM/Husqy, the opposite was true), much better looks, very low fuel consumption, easy and cheap to maintain, cheap to buy and an extremely large collection of aftermarket goodies.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I've discussed this in a previous video. Yes, they are all great bikes.

[@TallyHoTech]

Clubby Ball Wrangler ☄️

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yep, has a way with words.

[@gerdmueller4095]

Awesome video ! I have a BMW R1250GSA Touratech World Travel Edition (great bike, perfect for very convient long distances, but too heavy for solo offroad) , a Husky 701 (perfect for real offroad, but not for long distances on road) and now a T7 from 2023...I bought the T7 used, for an insane good price.... 8000EUR= 13.500 AUD. and brought it to TOuratech HQ (only 160km far away from me ) for shocks and suspension.... this is the " egg -laying of all trades" .. I am very happy with it.... btw: you have to come to Europe for ACT (AdventureCoutryTrack) and TET (TransEuroTrail).... insane great landscape and tracks ! cheers from Germany

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes we have our eye on the TET.

[@gerdmueller4095]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVif you come to Germany , you are more than highly welcome. I travelled around Australia by pushbike and Tassie (15.000km) (after cycling from Munich to Singapore) and had a 1,5year lasting awesome time in your country. great hospitality and help. have a safe trip ! cheers Gerd

[@sauberc92]

Drinking game: drink every time David says "YUP YUP"

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Two drinking games.

[@mrstfu]

Had a shot of Jäger for everytime someone said "yup" within the first 5mins. Was a wild ride

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You must have been pissed by the end of that! :)

[@mrstfu]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV oh I never made it to the end. Passed out before you started riding

I am now just dreaming about my own T7... probably You can not even imagine how that is - just go and buy one, but that is not so simple for me. I like to plan routes, I have ambition to take part in a rally...etc.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good dream but don't go on a rally with that standard front suspension.

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV what do You suggest? And how does that influence warranty?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Have a look at the detailed videos on this channel about T7 bike builds. @

[@cliff1551]

Dave why don't you get the HP corse uplift kit £391 here so wouldn't be much more there ,,then you don't have to use racked panniers ,would be lighter .

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good point.

[@TEAChubb]

In the UK now you can get world raids for around AU$17 000 with 5000kms on them. with some "fruit" a shame there are but a few places to ride them properly.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That would be good value, but they've just arrived here, so that will be a while.

[@Fret-knot]

Now I know why my last bike didn't live up to expectations, for touring. I didn't have enough farkles attached to it. 🙂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Correct, you're learning! :)

[@cliff1551]

Hey Dave take a look at one of your fellow Aussie bikers ,,,,just Tex ye he has an upswept exhaust on his T7 mate ,they also make leg space ,,so your not banging your ankle on exhauste ,,,go for it mate ,,,HP Corse one tho ,they fit better .

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for that. Yeah, I might do that.

[@kloppskalli]

2:22 "if it's not broken don't fix it ... " well, they broke the ABS on/off switch by making it an ABS on switch only.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

good point

[@samhill3496]

Hi Dave and Clubby. Still waiting on a World Raid for USA. Breathing good, no holding. Farkles, Dave yours's is a lot like mine. I have about 12k USA in mine, hell maybe more. Ohlins front rear, Sargent heated seat, Machined Hahn hubs, tubeless heavy duty aluminum wheels, Excel. Internal short exhaust. Acerbis tank. I like Clubby's bags. A. Reidman has those too. I like a throw over the saddle set of bags for off roading. I got the factory hard bags but have never mounted them. Changed bars, rear brake lever, brake lines, grips, Oxford heated grips, lots other stuff. Print some cash. I had to source this stuff from all over the world. waited months for my Ohlins to be built for me. Off-the-Road and motoin Giant Loop, Greatest cash cow ever, also my motorcycle like I wanted, made for me. Good job guys. Be safe. Look forward to more vids. Snow, yeah, it's that time of year.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Very similar, but your's seems a bit more specced up than mine.

[@hammy490]

I love my World Raid. Keen to do a Nundle Rumble

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A great ride to do.

[@hammy490]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Been searching on the internet, but cannot find anything about it, especially for next year.

[@cengizozbek5285]

When/why ?? They’re not in the United States. Probably would get one if they were offered.

[@cameronrussell9362]

I love my T7. So I'm just wondering how much more I would love it with farkles. 😅

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Guaranteed more.

[@samhill3496]

Clubby doing a "Stroke" job up close and personal. Hell, what are friends for. How would he have handled a snake bite on it? All fun gang. Do what you have to.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Sam. Frankly, I couldn't believe it.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I would have bought the T-7 if they weren’t so hard to come by in the States when I was looking. I might have a good excuse to trade my 890 Adventure S in for a T-7 now. My gal transferred and there is a Yamaha dealership with two of them in stock, where my dealership in my area has only had one since they came out. I started on Yamahas and I’ve always wanted to end my riding days on Team Blue. Great story at the end. 😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Just remember if you buy one standard it in no way has the suspension the 890 has.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thanks. 👍 I’d been hearing that the standard suspension was a bit weak. That would be something I’d have to address.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I signed for a T7 this morning. Yeah, bittersweet to have to let the 890 go but the T7 is the itch that has to be scratched.

[@BBQFuzz]

is this really world RAID? It has the same paint job as a world RALLY?

[@Throttle.Monkey]

How do you compare the T7 against your 701? Do you have a favourite of the 2?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

701 Hard stuff. T7 open easier stuff.

[@wonkywheels103]

Gee you're been busy. Living the dream young man.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Take it while it lasts.

[@joesphbest3120]

GOOD SEEING YOU AGAIN DAVE, Looking forward to more rides. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks, you too!

[@ianjones2731]

'I don't really see the need for crash bars.... I try not to crash obviously' - Senior Yamaha manager 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It's more about that in built protection he was referring to, I think.

[@Greggspies]

Thise trails are fab

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They are brilliant trails.

[@BigDaveTALKS]

🤣😂🤣 what an ending. Great info. It’s great to see what the USA isn’t getting ☹️. But what I learned is, the money I have put into mine is basically the same as buying the world raid. Except I get the satisfaction of building it myself.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, I agree.

[@northmotogear]

I understand the points on the small details and quality compared to the price but the thing is. The prices they ask over there for this machine are outrages. They cost 16399 new out of the box here in Holland. The normal world raid is like 15099 and second hand around 13500 euro. I really cant understand those high prices over there. Ofcourse shipping cost money but these prices are crazy..

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You've possibly also forgotten dollar exchange rate.

[@northmotogear]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV indeed. I thought it was the same echange as US dollar! It's not

[@shamanaman6828]

Супер. Спасибо Мужики 🎉

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Спасибо

[@brandonrides8953]

If we got the WR here in the US, my GS would be traded for one.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Wow!

[@occyman]

Good on you guys…

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks

[@adriantompson]

as us in the uk have had the world raid for a long time. with out a doubt its the best T7 i think you need the lower crash bars on it because the lower panel always gets smashed and the raid stock crash bar does as well. i have both and own one of the first T7 and its fully sorted and is the one i use because it will take a big crash better in my opinion, and one press to take abs off . wheel on the raid is a pain. the world raid is less top heavy and has great weather protection for the rider, and suspension is up to the job. i think the price is to high now yamaha are taking the piss. for all the T7. buy a used one then yamaha mite wake up and drop the price.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good points.

[@Scratti80]

The tenere extreme has me going...🤪

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It goes really really well

[@HelloJamesBond]

Couldn't agree more with your first mate - the crash bars are totally uneccessary given the riding and the high weight. It's already over 200kg fk me.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, Sean is a wise man. I requested the bars for filming off.

[@deanmayke6959]

Unfortunately in Canada they only import the standard model , Same in the US …..really a shame actually, not sure why …may consider the new ATwin, …on a 23’ 890r but worried about mileage once you get closer to 20,000kms….oh well first world problems

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Similar ideas.

[@walshy1952]

Crickey 😮 You lot spent more money on T7 farkles than I've spent on my vstrom, "including farkles"😊 Mind you, if I was cashed up, I would do the same. 😢

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A little excessive in comparison to my Husky 701

[@cowboykirbyhalfassmuleride5724]

Music ?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

What?

[@cowboykirbyhalfassmuleride5724]

Under the old tree song. Around 24 minute. Who sings it ?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Royalty free music fo=rom Music Bed@@cowboykirbyhalfassmuleride5724

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

For $35k theres much better bikes. The weight might be down lower, but its up there (along with pricing) with an Africa twin, minus the extra HP.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah AT is a great bike. I love the standard one.

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV agree, I'm on a 2019 1000, haven't riden a 1100 yet as they are hard to come by new or used, but im sure your T7 setup specifically for you would do better offroad. In saying that, I think half the fun of ADV motorcycles is the personal challenge to take them "where they don't belong" just to show the nay sayers that its rarely the bike that is the limitation in 90% of cases, it is the riders skill and determination that matters.

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

You say farkles we say bolt on buddies 👍🇬🇧

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ha ha!

[@BonesyTucson]

Is "fully farkled" the correct interpretation? I am not familiar with that phrase but I wish to be!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Correct....maximum accessories

[@shamanaman6828]

Наконец-то, поставим все точки над И

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ДА

[@cliff1551]

10:42 chubby looks like norman wisdom

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ha ha!

[@curio78]

unnecessary power you really don't need more than 25-30 BHP. You can make the bike so much lighter, Not to mention the MPG will be so much better means you can just take half the fuel and reduce the weight further. 40BHP+ is meant for rally, not just off-roading and a total waste make a bike < 140 KG 25-30 BHP something like 300cc fuel injector but no electronics.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Cfmoto 450? Himi?

[@curio78]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV honda crf300 is about the correct bike in weight engine size and power. that can do highway and offroad. just make it with the needed styling. off road does not need 25bhp, the only reason i said 25 bhp is to manage a cruise speed of 75 mph on highway, a 20 bhp can do 75mph too but wont have any reserve power left.

[@brianm5753]

Just 5 more years and I will be able to afford a 2019 model.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They will drop in price as you approach the goal. I'll give you four years. Keep Saving.

[@brianm5753]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Haha. Yeah. I'll wait. But not many T7 owners want to let go of them anyway

[@darrylrich719]

Just watched your Nundle Rumble ride which I have done on my fully farkled T7. Old mate shaun should have bought a KTM 500 if he is worried about weight. Its an adventure bike mate designed to load up and tour on short or long distances. Get sick of blokes banging on about weight. If uou cant ride a loaded bike youre doing it wrong!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Maybe it's still worth packing light.

[@paullatsas5217]

You guys rate the T7 very highly as a second hand ADV, I was wondering what is your view on 2021 era KTM 890 R second hand?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You'd want to know it's mechanical history in detail.

[@Matt-man69]

I love this channel but as someone from North America its funny when they use words like "fruit" or "Farkle". I can guess what they mean by the context but it cracks me up. Oh yeah can't forget "Cracking" :D

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nothing better than expanding vocabulary! :)

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Once upon a time Long long ago. All bikes could go off rd, had very little gizmos to go wrong. Now unless u get one built? T7 is the only ralle ready bike! Crazy how something so simple has become so complicated! FOR WHAT REASON!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good point

[@orlandoberry4031]

For that money I’d buy a KTM. No suspension upgrades necessary.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah, there are a lot of bikes in the equation. That mid range is highly competitive.

[@Munk-v9c]

Yes, people in Europe (the authorities) think they are smarter than people who are used to riding motorbikes, but they are not!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good point.

[@cliff1551]

TOO HEAVY

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They are heavy

[@cliff1551]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV glad to see you lads are all back safe and sound anyway 👋🤠👍

[@johnpanick6080]

#yamaha bring the World Raid to the USA 2025 🙏 please

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, you are missing out big time.

[@cliff1551]

Dave ,Chubby don't you guys like RACKLESS bags .

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, but as stted in the video we use rack on the t7s to protect the muffler mount.

[@paul.vanhout57]

There you go again, rubbing the World Raid in our poor Yank faces☹️

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I thought you'd be happy, just buy the standard, either new or second hand and upgrade suspension. But yeah, that lower centre of gravity makes all the difference.🤣

[@4tech69]

If the 890 R didn't exist. It would be a T7 for me without question.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The 890 is a brilliant bike.

[@OOOUZ]

Are you related to scomo mate? You look like him and even sound like him😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Jeez, not quite that religious or pushy.