The history of the Yamaha Tenere. The Bike that started the adventure segment.

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The French love the tenere. It even sounds french.
There Tenere 700 has more Super than the xt1200z. It is very much in line with the Paris Dakar replica racers of the past. Yamaha has an incredible lineage when it comes to racing and the dakar, and this Tenere line started the adventure market.
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[@keenas1]

In 2004 I bought a 1989 Tenere 600 in England for 840 pound, prepped it, rode it to India, shipped it Malaysia, rode around SE Asia, then shipped it home from Bangkok to Brisbane. 1 year, 45,000km, 28 countries and a ton of memories. Some small little dramas on the way, but I call them Adventure. I kept using it as my only transport for 3 years. It's earnt it's retirement.

[@VehicleHunter]

That sounds like a hell of an adventure

[@motorsonny]

such a legend I'd love to do a simular trip like that myself. Love your story !

[@kristoffertvedtskramest9550]

Hey, would you recommend a similar trip nowadays? If you do, is there a pre planned trip I can drive? :)

[@keenas1]

I highly recommend it, there is always an element of risk though. 🌏

[@chrismcclure8544]

My 2019 Super Tenere is the perfect bike for motorcycle camping. I've ridden it to all corners of Texas.

[@algojeff]

Exact same horse as you; best ever bike I bought. Love it so much, because it seems to have been design for my big masse (6,1; 230 pds). Also camping all around Quebec.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

That’s like…. 8 corners!

[@pauldelta2317]

I have a XTZ 750 from 1991 that I use daily. It's got 79000 km and is a work horse for everything from commuting to gravel road raiding. Love this motorcycle.

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Great history lesson from a bona-fide Yamaha fan boy 🤩! Currently in my stable,, A 92 TDM 850 3VD MK1, and a 012 XTZ1200(B) Super Tenere.

[@blackyaround]

Love my 1993 750 Super Ténére, mine since 1996!! So many great memories, until today! 💪👌✌️

[@adamskorzewski6807]

We were born in the same year 🎉😂❤

[@Wileylikethehawk]

Started riding bikes last year. Found an 89 Tenere. Super rare in North America. Pretty awesome bike.

[@VehicleHunter]

How did you find that? And where?

[@Wileylikethehawk]

@@VehicleHunter A guy locally was selling it. He’d bought it in Belgium and brought it over a couple decades ago. A complete fluke!

[@G8rquest]

Love my T7! She's tall, thin, quick, quiet(unless), smooth, low maintenance, and rides like she means it. Got magic mirrors where I put distracted idiots to make them disappear. My Super Tenere is older and not so thin, but she can buck hard and run long. My sporty always has a wet spot and my KLR(Kawi Land Rover) is just a trusty, funky old thing ready to do it anywhere...at her pace, for cheap. Oil, tires, brakes, chain, repeat.

[@dave-d]

I feel like taking the computer to the garage and showing my 2022 Tenere 700 this vid now! Learned a lot. Had XT 250, 500, 660e back in the day and now T7. What a ride! Thanks for posting.

[@philipleroux6790]

Great video.I own a 2022 Tenere 700 which I love and it is my "do everything" bike.I really like the simplicity and the reliability of this machine.

[@3XP3NS1V3]

i’m not a bike guy but i’ve fell so hard for the xtz750 i’m seriously considering learning to ride for one

[@Wileylikethehawk]

That’s literally what I did ha ha. Bought one because it was so cool looking…. And then went and got my motorcycle license.

[@bryank.5105]

I just converted from a small street bike (500 GS) I used for comuting and cruises to a 2023 Tenere after realizing everything I wanted to do next was what this bike was built for. I now better understand my bikes history after this video and continue to fall evermore in love with these machines.Thank you for posting!

[@africarie]

Very comprehensive and thus nice vid! Tenere is one of the co-founders of ADV biking I'd say because BMW and Honda had also strong models back in the 80s. The Africa Twin competed with XTZ750 Super Tenere and had both their usp's . A matter of taste imho because I owned an AT and drove a XTZ750 but liked the AT better in terms of handling and smoothness. Now I ride a XT660Z single cilinder and enjoy the quirky nature a lot (also owned a Peagso 650 in the 90s) Maybe one day I fancy a Tenere 700 but for now I am perfectly happy with the 'old' Tenere.

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Excellent video . When I first saw the new 2020 Africa Twin and then this Tenere 700 I knew I had to get one , but which one ? For my skill level and budget it was a no brainer , the Tenere 700 soon had my deposit . Then the world got robbed in 2020 and we now are still wrestling with the effects . So glad I had a motorcycle then and am getting ready to go on overnight to multi day rides soon !

[@wisdumb47]

Picking my new T7 up tomorrow! Took 3 months to get it. Excited!

[@rogeliocastro2446]

why was the world robbed in 2020 ?

[@BigYouDog]

I bought the model shown at 4.30 mins, from new, and had it for 8 years. I have now had the gen 1 1200 since 2013. Still happy👍

[@asgarimv7]

Had an XT600 and loved that bike and to this day I've NEVER had a bike like that. I wish the 700cc was a 750cc called Super Tenere with a fuel tank that resembles the old 750 with a different face and 2 headlights (I know that today the style and technology are different)

[@darkiee69]

The XT500 is a ready made scrambler. No work needed, it's already perfect.

[@WorldGoods]

Thanks for the picture of the Frenchman I would have never have known otherwise

[@cosmozh]

9:52 and 11:15 Exactly those both sitting in my garage, love this old enduro legends.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

I remember as a kid a 750cc bike use to be concidered a large bike. Now days the marketing sales team have you believe it's only midsized in order to sell 1200cc bikes that are more profitable for them.

[@laius6047]

i guess with the technology riders are able to controll these bikes, old school al analog bikes were difficult to controll

[@angrygnome4779]

I rode a SR500 for years. Had loads of fun on that thing. Seriously considering the T7.

[@Deontjie]

We used XR500R, and later XR600R for adventures. Maybe even before the Tenere.

[@alxx1378]

Bought xt550 82 model in 94 lived with it for 14 years. Good bike up to 140 klm. So it's good for everything except modern hiways

[@ThePlatonius]

I own a 1990 XTZ 750 in white and red :) got like 70k km on it or a few more, my speedo is broken. Engine runs super smooth, even better than my 2004 TDM 900 (what can be said is somewhat a successor to the xtz 750)

[@woodly1069]

Another GREAT video Ricardo! I LOVE my Tenere!

[@davechavis4275]

my bonanza with a briggs started the adventure! now its my 3rd GS. And honda was 6 months ahead of the yammy , which is a great bike , just be real.

[@bewilderment9268]

I am fortunate enough to own an XT500 l picked up in May of this year for just $100. Incredible shape for it's age and the fact that it sat, unused in the west Texas desert for 12+ years. With a small amount of work and a new carb, air filter and tire, l ride it often out here in the desert. Love this bike.

[@sheldo8083]

Very informing on the heritage of the Tenere

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

True

[@Ian-bq7gp]

I rode an xt500 in South Australia off road. A simple bike I hammered and paid 350 Australian dollars for. Great bike.

[@francescoporcari8597]

Great video! Although you should have underlined Franco Picco, who rode the xt 600 tenere taking one third place and two second places in te 80's.

[@josebey7808]

ONE GREAT VIDEO .THANKS WATCHING FROM GERMANY . ONE GREAT BIKE THE TENERE ❤Agree with you Super Teneré 700

[@nikosmantzoutsos4788]

1988 model is the most beautiful bike ever made....

[@chapusa100]

The Tenere is great for our area in Southern Africa, we have the soft Kalahari sand dunes, a 1200cc is too big to handle our sand dunes, be it a GS 1250 or Super Tenere or even the Harley Pan Amenican, and yes, Tenere is French for Terrain .......... Thanks for sharing

[@BLUESBOYBENFIELD]

I’m English and have been living in France for 14 years…..the French word for the English word terrain….is……terrain…..just saying…..

[@allistairneil8968]

Tenere is a desert region in the Sahara and terrain is the same as the English word, you monumental buffoon!😂

[@yamrz500]

I own a 12 Super Tenere and a 21 T700 Love them both!

[@procesgnilny]

Haha, excellent! Picture of my bike in 15:11 :-) Enjoy! Very good material, was pleasure to watch :-)

[@kevinroberts361]

Awesome info !! I am wanting a 700 Tenere, this history was great.

[@ronsmith9251]

Tenere 600 was the GOAT.

[@aussie1546]

o man, I remember seeing brand new one delivered to bike shop, and me working next door, asking "what is that" "son, that is new Yamaha TT 600. O man that brunt, I was in love, momentarily

[@alxx1378]

In Greece the GOAT was the legendary xt 550. 😊

[@pedrovazquez9146]

Great summary, waiting on a Tenere 900!

[@Its.Mr.Me.]

Have had my 2012 Super Tenere since new, I love it, kinda want a T7 to keep it company.

[@VehicleHunter]

Would make the perfect team

[@scottsingleton2951]

The bmw gs series started production in 1980. So, WHO was first?

[@DikkeBetha]

Sorry but Yamaha did NOT start the adventure segment. The BMW GS and the Honda Africa Twin did (depending on who you ask).

[@tannenherz]

High, i am awaiting a Tenere 900 soon :-) Kindly Fiete

[@veteransreview8227]

My first bike was a 1980 xt500 now I have a 2016 super tenere

[@boodog4023]

Good job--great vid!

[@VehicleHunter]

Thanks for the visit

[@snakeeyes875]

Nice work bud !

[@Wadaryu1000]

!'m sold!

[@ogasi1798]

great video

[@mylesmooney7505]

I had the 750cc absolutely savage motorcycle

[@texasdirtbikerider3335]

I have a 2021 tenere 700 I love it

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

cool bike - Yamaha could do more with this bike - great video - more please

[@paulking2636]

I still miss my 1989 super ten... I owned it for 22 years. Covered 92000 miles in trips that took in north Cape and cassablanca and I even used it motorcycle couriering for a while until it was stolen in 2015. It still ran great apart from burning alittle bit of oil.... There where 2 bikes in the garage at the time when it was stolen. The other was my Ducati multistrada. I was gutted they left the Ducati and took the old super ten. Am about to take delivery of a 08 xt660z. Got shut of the Ducati.. can't wait to hit the trails.😀😀😀

[@robertonevestebaldi8712]

Vídeo maravilhoso, parabéns! Possuo uma Yamaha Tenere 660z👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@elendshuraglump3620]

Great video abvout great bikes !!!

[@marcosmarcos2014]

Great vídeo 👍

[@mohammedalyafai5696]

فيديو ممتع عن تاريخ الياماها

[@eatcommies1375]

Very Nice Documentary 👍

[@Ian-bq7gp]

I have a 1996 Suzuki dr650 now. That's a good bike.

[@adamhousden6349]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unbelieveableJupP]

Thanks for the Video! I am driving a XTZ750 in the Alps right now. :D It is raining today, so i am sitting in my Hotel and watch your video. Have to say, that the 750ST is really a good long distance

[@maxwellokoth4935]

Awesome 😎

[@noonelivesforever3835]

Super vidéo ! Merci

[@xcharlie15]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@jaimevillarreal2446]

The best

[@dimebag6675]

I love my xt600 z tenere 1VJ…

[@antiR3ality]

Great video, but this is first time i hear that xt660z (2008) was "very unpopular" . Where does this information comes from ?

[@franciscor8160]

The BEST 🐎💨🏍️✊👏😁🤙💪👌👍😍

[@tommarvoloriddle1346]

You only made a small mistake 15:25 thats the pegaso 650 i.e it shares its motor with the bmw(rotax)..... Only the last generation Pegaso 650 strada/trail used the yamaha motor

[@VehicleHunter]

Good catch, you are right.

[@Harpoika]

Great video! You sound a bit muffled so maybe a new microphone would a great investment.

[@krulidn]

How can this start the adventure segment when the BMW GS80 exists?

[@noahwail2444]

Nice, but a very important aspect on bikes like this, is weight. It was not mentioned on any of the models shown, unfotunaly.

[@DordeKaurinovic]

XT660Z (2009) My white beauty

[@TheZanshen]

I had the 660 tenere in green. My first bike after passing my test .I think the 750 looks the best in my opinion.

[@allistairneil8968]

Still suffers from being dumped on from dizzying heights by massive quantities of poo by the Hondas; the venerable XRs and XRVs😊

[@scannorse]

At 3:18 Olivier is referred for saying it is time for motorcycles to be a vehicle for adventure. But….hey….it already was and have been so for many many years. One example, the Danish motorcycle Nimbus, have been used for adventure riding since at least back in the 1930-ies. Don`t steal other ideas, don`t steal others wins and fame by claiming Yamaha invented the usage of motorcycles for adventures, because that is a falsum.

[@benitopussolini544]

You might find that the BMW gs and transalp did that.

[@hangingnutsjimmy88]

not really haha

[@DizzyWombat]

It'd be more fair to say the 650 Africa Twin did. The Super T 750 just built on what the Africa Twin had done so well

[@gabriellordjohnson3318]

@@DizzyWombat very true, they created what we know as the adventure bike today.

[@simonodell2103]

@@DizzyWombat Bmw R80gs way before africa twin ....do some research

[@bobkloth57]

Where is the nearest gas station? Lol 😂

[@bobkloth57]

Watching this video made me very thirsty. Lol 😂

[@lesliewhittle]

thank you just finising 1991 660 tat i salvaged from a scrap yard a real diamond in te ruff 4 some reason the previous owner tried 2 spray it army style lucky i only in celli so it washed off no dents so rapped it in yellow and black graphics easy to work on i also own 2015 660 motad and for te money the best ive owned 640 ktm duke 2 xt is better tey are the same engines 30yrs apart ive owned every big xt from 81 onwards the 85 600 tenere was a beast i cant wait to stretch the 30 yr old legs she is in way better shape than my 52 yr old ass if ya bother 2 read all this i am gonna sell both reluctantly

[@bobturnbull18]

Uh BMW GS ? Honda Transalp ?

[@gabriellordjohnson3318]

africa twin

[@zapopper]

You really need to reconsider your sound mixing. The music overcoming your voice is simply annoying. The topic is very interesting but i could not pass the 3 minutes mark as the music always take over and I just have to constantly play with the volume control - A MISS

[@VehicleHunter]

Thanks, thats good input. Recently got a new mic for voiceovers. Hopefully that will be much better in the future. THanks

[@Roger_Ramjet]

r80g/s

[@ThomasSz1994]

the bike that started the adventure segment? ever heard of bmw gs?

[@chrishart8548]

1980 same year I was born

[@mariusvanniekerk7707]

Yes indeed. Study motorcycle history.

[@gertepiet7277]

To heavy and expensive!

[@ThomasSz1994]

@@gertepiet7277 i recomend you the honda monkey, cheap and lightweight

[@gertepiet7277]

@@ThomasSz1994 I do have 3 lightweights already: Yamaha SR500 + Yamaha XT600 + Guzzi V7II Racer!

[@Don_Melon]

You repeated the same statements over and over, omitted certain details that may have helped more in understanding the bike and the narrative structure is all over the place. It's a 2yo video so I hope you evolved.

[@Jer0867]

This would have been a much better video without all the silly music.

[@jumpercableSCUD]

nice try motard squid. we know its you!

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

You are not pronouncing it right. Look up "Acute Accent" for more information. TAY-NAY-RAY ffs.

[@adamhousden6349]

The 1vj wasnt the 2nd version, it was the third, previous models where the 34l and then the 55w then the 1vj and then the 3aj, after that they displacement was increased to 660cc for the tenere and the super tenere was the high cc model which didnt really change much, yes i have had all the variants and currently own the s10 750, although i would gladly get another 3aj any day of the week.

[@adamhousden6349]

The xt 500 first got bumped to 550 for the xt550 and then the xt600!!!!