Yamaha Tenere 700 - My First Impressions!

Is this the motorcycle that I need?
In this video, I will share my first impressions of the new Tenere 700.
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[@danielfalin]

Thank you very much Pavlin!, Wish you another 200,000km trouble free riding!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you!

[@RetoRayBkk]

Refreshing down to earth and straight forward video. Very much agree with your statement that any motorcycle is just a tool. The adventure is to go out on whatever you have and explore. Thank you Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@lluhi]

As you just said it is more than enough and with a lot of the Yamaha quality. It is a very level motorcycle for the traveler segment and for me very nice. Congrats and greetings from CDMX amigo Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@hulkhulk5141]

Your videos n reviews are class, enjoy that bike!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Much appreciated!

[@MichelCernev]

CONGRATULATION ON YOUR NEW TENERE 700 . IT'S AWESOME IT'S A MEAN MACHINE AND BY THE LOOK OF IT IS GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED. BRAVO Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Number 1. Reliability. Always most important thing. Keeping it simple is the best way to achieve this., I think. There are no surprises this bike is so popular. Just tubeless to make it perfect Mr Yamaha. Looking forward to seeing where it takes you. Happy travels

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@rationalityfirst]

I've seen people make tube rims tubeless with a tube of marine silicone glue and 3M tape. Could work for this bike too.

[@teneretraveller8980]

@@rationalityfirst I think the rims need to be specific for this conversion and I'm not sure they are on the Ten. But don't quote me.. For most people, me included, tubeless is easier and better. 👍

[@rationalityfirst]

The advantage is that the F650GS rims have a safety bead, they don't come off very easy off the rim.

[@DieTabbi]

No need for tubless you can use Nuetech Tubeliss. For my taste, the T7 has to high center of gravity. There are bikes which are easier to rude offride

[@guyonacub4335]

True words 👏 Good luck with your new bike Stay safe

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, you too!

[@relayerrelayer8226]

Enjoy the new bike Pavlin, wish you many happy riding moments and safety along the way, Ride on ..👍🏼

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@dirklawyer9939]

Thanks Pavlin for another strait forward honest impression, I have had my T7 now for 4 months and have put 7,500 Km on it with over 50% of those miles being off-road. I weigh 76 kg but ride aggressively in gnarly terrain at times so I have had to upgrade the suspension, but you are IMO spot on in your assessment of the suspension and if one is weight conscious (very little protection and soft panniers like the Mosko Moto reckless 40L and 80L) and does not ride too aggressively then the suspension is quite adequate. Yamaha's R&D for this bike is a breath of fresh air in the ADV community and was listening to that small group of the KISS (keep it simple stupid) group, I am a happy camper with finding my unicorn in the process.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAmitbudania]

very practical suggestions Palvin as rider always looking forward for videos thanks..

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@marcheighton6436]

Great !!! Looking forward to many more of your adventures on the Tenere cheers Pavlin 👍👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks 👍

[@borilapostolov7474]

Well we got it finally!🥳 I have to admit this is one of my favorite bikes. And because you mentioned a few times the "reliability" it is so important to keep the things as the manufacturer put them. Btw I still keep going on my '92 Yamaha virago750. Best of all for the future trips with this new time machine!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@BIG-K]

That was a very fair and realistic review, Pavlin. Thank you for your honesty. The T700 should suit you well. Safe roads!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@roadwarrior8560]

Best of luck with the new bike Pavlin, a great real world adventure bike.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@enduromotorradtouren]

A no-nonsense bike for no-nonsense riders. Thanks for making that clear enough for everybody, Pavlin. Enjoy your new T7. Hopefully will it work trouble-free for a very very long time. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@motorcycleadventures]

I hope so too!

[@joeparamed90]

Hi pavlin, another great video! Thankyou 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barrywaples8150]

Thanks Pavlin. Good to get your thoughts. All interesting stuff. Stay safe 🏍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dimitrisgj]

Nice video Pavlin!!! Keep going!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@markkane3989]

i love my new tenere 700, its perfect for me. thanks

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

I trust your reviews. This is an excellent bike it seems.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It really is!

[@ianstewart9487]

Thanks for the review.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@Yamalover78]

Nice video. Nice bike as well Congratulations on your purchase 👍🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@jkoititomoforutube]

I do enjoyed your experiences on motorcycle. You keep reminding every since that "motorcycle is a tool". I like that very much. New riders and old riders most of them still keep the kind or brand of motorcycle is a "icon". Hope one day they can understand the meaning "tool"! From my perspective I agree with your way of riding lifestyle. I don't see such negative items, because adventure life is unpredictable. I just envy you ! Safe riding and thank you . Cheers !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@makisadventure]

Very nice motorcycle!!! I agree with you !!! Everyone likes his bike from the job do for him..keep going!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@timoffreethought580]

Good for you . I'm a huge Yamaha fan and think the Tenere would be my choice if I hadn't purchased the KTM 690 in (16) before this machine was available in Canada. Love your channel.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

I have the same bike in the same color and I completely agree. It suits me very well, but I'm neither a track racer nor an enduro racer. For commuting, fire roads, twisty roads, and the occasional 4WD trail, this is the perfect tool for me.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Exactly!

[@aeror115]

Thanks buddy great video

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@malimotor7749]

Hi Pavlin for another great video. Ride safe my friend!👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@martinbeukes4773]

The factories risers are perfect. made my tenere more comfy, and much better standing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Okay

[@wiggelpuppy5474]

Nice review. My f800gs has a lot of life in it, maybe this will be my next.

[@allenhuling598]

Agree completely! This bike is very good from the factory, only minor adjustments needed to make it fit my body and style a bit better!! Cheers for many, many trouble free miles of travel adventure!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@renatofigueiredo2005]

Perfect! Fron Bahia, Brazil, big fan too 👍👍👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@riderboyrocky0026]

Watching from Mangalore India ❤️ big fan sir 😊

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@davep1499]

Awesome bike pavlin, just ordered one myself 👍looking forward to the next 200k miles worth of videos 👍🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@davep1499]

@@motorcycleadventures you too 👍

[@bonker_fella]

I agree, it is good as it is for most riders. Simple to maintain and service by yourself, which is a big plus. I just have upgraded to stiffer front springs which made a huge difference offroad (not huge difference in a wallet, thankfully). Do not forget to grease the bearrings .. Ride safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dobromirdobrev4756]

Thank you Pavlin, you new tenere looks very weel. Good luck

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@plantpoweredguru]

how interesting - i just went to check out a new t700 today and asked for a pre-order of a black one. Very funny to see you have beat me to it. I still love my 660 but time for an upgrade too

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good luck!

[@JL-yk5xf]

Thanks Pavlin for your impressions of the T7…I’m really enjoying mine…

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@craigpalmer347]

Great vid Pavlin hears to the nxt 200k 👍👍👌Ride Safe ..

[@motorcycleadventures]

We shall see

[@barneyprince9257]

Hey pavlin great review . I recommend getting a frame guard on the left side behind your foot peg . I found when wearing off-road boots that the paint wears off and starts to rust .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ordered one today.

[@Wildmanadv]

✌ as always perfect and efficient

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@skiphalbakken859]

Congrats on the new ride!. The only thing I changed on my T7 are the hand guards and skid plate. I’m thinking about a center stand. I love it. Great video. Any plans to ride across the pond? Cheers from 🇺🇸.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I do have such a plans, but when...

[@metal13wolfgang86]

So cool 😎

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@simonlevy8833]

Hello Pavlin, I bought mine more than a year ago exactly for the same reasons, simplicity, reliability, and, after to have try one, good chassis and very fun engine ( punchy, lot of torque, but also smooth, very easy ). This bike has not so much faults, easy to fix. First one if you're riding offload is the exhaust which is exposed, and its fixation could bend ( twist ) in case of fall, and then it could rub on the swingarm ( the main problem for whom is riding offload ).That's why I put HP Cose high position, neither for the look, neither for the sond, but only because it's very much less exposed Other little things to me was the size of the footpegs, above all right side, because off the width off the engine ( clutch carter ), I had only half my boot on the peg..I change also windscreen for a higher and larger, wich give more confort and silence on the road. I also upgrade suspensions, because I'm very "picky" about this topic. Anyway, this bike is a very good bike, easy, fun, very efficient offroad and on little twisty roads as you mentioned it.. Its greatest strength is its versatility !..enjoy it !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@antiR3ality]

Hey Pavlin, great review as always! It would be nice if you could make detailed comparation with your old bike, for all of us which are still on xt660z and are considering T7 in the future. Is this change worth the money ?

[@catrionanicthamhais]

Great review of a fantastic bike! Next on my list for sure, though it might take some time! Also, have always loved your perspectives on motorbiking and motorbikes. Keep it simple, enjoy life. Exactly. :-)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@rickshawphilippines]

Always love your stuff, they sell this bike here in Philippines

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@steveball2307]

Great work Pavlin, a real world review from a real world traveller! Early days yet but have you any thoughts on tyres when it comes time to change them?

[@motorcycleadventures]

The tires are... noisy and the front is bend. I am not the only one who admit it. I will change it as soon as possible.

[@stefanemanuelsson2201]

Thank you! I would love to hear more of the differences with this and your old bike, especially regarding riding position for taller riders. I am slightly longer than you (1.90) and am looking to buy the kind of mc you had before, mostly because it is tall. Seems a good fit. And this new one is too much money for me still

[@motorcycleadventures]

Will do!

[@garydupler9307]

Thank you very much

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@ger13nunyah56]

Super cool yahama

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree.

[@KarisMN]

Your common sense approach is just brilliant Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@brucekendall52]

I'm sure this bike will bring you a lot of happiness.Thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes it will!

[@charlescummings1484]

Wonderful. Happy for you. From CT USA

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Charles!

[@michagolonko9633]

Pavlin, new bike, new look :-) - both shiny and smooth

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@tk5676]

I like design of your Yamaha🌞👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks ✌️

[@marcinpiatek6108]

Nice description. I am within buy procedure now and your opinion has confirmed my choice :). Wish You all the best ! By the other hand where are you from bro ?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Bulgaria.

[@marcinpiatek6108]

@@motorcycleadventures I hope I will able to visit this beautiful country. Take care !

[@toanilkamath]

wonderful review, can you also please share some nice points/roads to ride in the region ?

[@motorcycleadventures]

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[@MrRui33333]

quase 200,000 kms na antiga tenere 660 !! ,.. grande maquina !!! e a nova t7 tbm vai ser ,...

[@nealeburgess6756]

Glad you are happy with your new bike. Looks great. Although I am bit disappointed you didn't make 200,000 kms on the good old faithful bike. One other disappointment: I am surprised that Yamaha made the new model with poor sound system. (joke).

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@wnicklas]

Am I out on deep water if I think 700cc is too much? But.....exactly how much would be enough? 🤔 Maybe I just have to test.... You make me curious 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Fantastic and informative video. 👍🏻❤️ Thanks. Ride safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@Leinetal_Rider]

Sehr gut, ist das in Plovdiv? In Deutschland Offroad kannst du vergessen :-( und Like wie immer

[@motorcycleadventures]

Varna.

[@whitedrguy6503]

I was happy with the suspension at first but on faster dirt roads that are not smooth but with lots of sharp edge rocks the suspension would bottom out and it was not nice feeling, heavier springs for my weight made a big difference along with more aggressive tyres the bike now feels a lot better on the dirt. Fuel economy is good until you sit on about 110 Kph then it starts to use more, check your Speedo against a GPS speedo as I found out my Speedo is about 10% out, 100 GPS is 110 on the Speedo and 60 GPS is 66 on the Speedo. I also found out the other day don’t just fill up the fuel tank up to the bottom of the lip in the tank, take the extra time to get in as much fuel as possible. I ran out of fuel and it took 16 litres but only about 15 to the lip, the last litre was a slow process to get that last litre in there. The T7 is a great bike, not perfect but these are just a couple of things I noticed so far in 15,000 Klm’s.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ekimandersom4478]

On pretty much every bike and car the speedo is about 10% of. That is intentional

[@gavriil4592]

so, the question is...do you wish the T7 had tubeless wheels? for a non-dirt bike, aren't tubed wheels a turn off for such traveling? I had the T7 for a year, and even with my vertical challenges :-) I never complained...until I was on a trip and had a flat on tarmac with 60mph. The flat fix wasn't the problem....the deflation within seconds was the major issue, which almost killed me. (Tubeless deflates way slower which gives you time to realize, react, pull aside).

[@motorcycleadventures]

Both, tubeless and tubes have some pros and cons. I really don't mind to have tubes.

[@orthoschnapp5565]

Great video Pavlin. Any opinions about the new Moto Morini X Cape 650?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Never seen it.

[@SamiNami]

Thanks for the video! Are you going to change the skid plate and/or the windshield. Those I would personally change.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not for now.

[@Kevin97587]

Very beautiful motorcycle Pavlin, I wish u many safe trouble free km's with it. You didnt mention the windshield, are u happy about it? and I was wondering what u think about radiator protection, will u get it and did your old motorcycle have it?

[@motorcycleadventures]

The windscreen is fine, I am not going to change it. It has plastic radiator guard, which is more than enough. It was the same on my old Tenere.

[@redpuma7777]

You always said 2-3 years used bike but now you bought a brand new one , mind sharing your view on it ? Thanks. By the way congrats for new bike 🏍 👏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Second hand bikes cost more than the new.

[@daneluta]

Congrats for the moto, Pavlin! I m 180 and 110kg. Is it ok for me this type of moto!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, absolutely

[@verneskahrimanovic1789]

Great bike and great Chanel! Do you think this engine has better quality then the 660?

[@motorcycleadventures]

We will see.

[@yorkchris10]

I like the Siberian budgeting.

[@TEAChubb]

Have you tried the 609 road from Dabovo to Triavna ? It would be fun on this bike.

[@huseyindelihuseyinoglu7936]

Perfect bike for me either:) Just one question Are you happy with stock tires🤔 Ride safe...

[@motorcycleadventures]

No, too noisy!

[@monmir3919]

Tk you Pavlin, greetings from Mexico, what are your views on the wind deflector, is it enough or bit shorter than previous model.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is okay.

[@bonnesstitch8482]

Hey Pavlin, how long did it take from the time you paid to when you received the bike?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Immediately. It was in the shop.

[@bonnesstitch8482]

@@motorcycleadventures Oh you are lucky then.

[@hawken36]

Just put a deposit down on a 2022. Do you plan on crash bars or luggage rack?

[@chrisssinstockholm]

I wish Yamaha had not cut the corners and compromised two things. 1) ABS not possible to switch of only rear. 2) Engine not adapted for adventure bike. The oil sump is tall. That makes the engine to sit high which in turn makes the bike top heavy. Big Rock Moto says it's easier to pick up a GS than the T7. I wish my KTM890 Adventure R had the Yamaha reliability though.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have you ever tried to pick up GS?

[@matthewallison4117]

A GS only falls half way over 😂 still they are very heavy in a mid puddle. The t7 is not heavy, nor is it light. But it does everything in one bike!

[@sylvainlavoie8235]

Camel ADV make an auxiliary fuel tank for the T7.... add 5 liters, part number CT-T7

[@motorcycleadventures]

No interest.

[@jazbecbadger220]

Paulin, what about cons you have talking about in the intro🙂?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will make a detailed video very soon.

[@Patiboke]

Surprising! I thought the kind of offroad in this video was for bikes like the R1250 G/S, and the Tenere 700 was for more serious offroading. I was wrong...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any bike could go anywhere with a proper rider. If I have to go on a specific off-road section on any of my trips I will, but I don't have any goals to make it on purpose, just to prove my skills or the possibilities of the model.

[@lewiss66]

I thought you said this bike was too heavy. Sorry I prefer single engin bike like mine. 50kg less and Much more manageable on every terrain like on the TET and roads.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@Jimo368]

Is the new KLR available where you live and if so did you consider it?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not available and I have zero interest.

[@Jimo368]

@@motorcycleadventures I owned a 1999 model and it was absolutely terrible but I keep hearing such good things about the 22.

[@luciango28]

Great motorcycle and you deserved it Pavlin. Many trouble free kilometers!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Many thanks!

[@gyorgyrabenschwartz9610]

The TEN is the best reason for a long love affair: My best wishes for the next 200'000 km Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@peterbodi3870]

Hi pavlin What do you think about Honda Africa twin crf1000 weigh? They are 230 kg Do you think that is the weigh different between T700 and twin Is very feelsable on gravel off road?

[@motorcycleadventures]

30kg is a lot. My entire luggage is 15kg

[@garyk8285]

Mnogu ubavo, so zdrave da si shetash

[@stefangeernaert1970]

Will you go back to the Continental after these tires?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Probably!

[@Wolfox360]

Suggest, Water pump cover. For the rest I Agree.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Coming soon.

[@neilwiddison6529]

Hope you enjoy the t7 pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@RussianBearBiker]

where you are riding ? Country

[@zouhairabg9270]

Are you planing to have crash bars?

[@motorcycleadventures]

No!

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

aprilia 660??? tuareng or t700????

[@motorcycleadventures]

I thought that my choice is obvious!

[@danmac0]

In my opinion the angle of the licence plate kills the design. Just the angle, I like being shorter.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@geregivan]

hello stock is fine hmmm garanty warrity i very importand for everyone but ok you know the best for you have many good trip with it

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@stefangeernaert1970]

what's wrong with the sound?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Problem with the mic, sorry about it!

[@dcmsr5141]

Max weight limit?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Check the specs. It doesn't matter to me.

[@suchasmarta]

I want to know that info too, is it possible riding two up, with my wife and luggage, on trips 500-1000km? Comfy enough? Back seat? How much weight can this bike carry? Tnx

[@suchasmarta]

Maybe you can find weight limit in bike papers, cant find that specs enywhere on internet....

[@himydad1499]

The audio is not so good on this VID. Strange, because normally it's more than ok on your channel.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Problem with the mic, sorry about it!

[@himydad1499]

It's a no-nonsense bike. so it's probably the perfect bike for you. As you, are an no-nonsense guy. 😉

[@motorcycleadventures]

Logical!

[@22fret]

Below 4 litres for 100 kms? Wow, that's not bad, indeed. So you can get reasonable autonomy out of one tank...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes!

[@chronophobic]

That's about what my single cy 183cc moped will do, can't believe a Twin cy 680cc has the same fuel consumption

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

It's an ok basic motorcycle

[@motorcycleadventures]

Depends!