Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Honda Africa Twin: Thoughts and Preferences for the Average Adventure Rider

[@jetmuchacho]

The AT lured me astray of the enduro racing world back in 16'. Then I bought a T7 in 21' thinking the lighter more capable bike be better for my style. It wasn't. It was just a less comfortable and less powerful version of the AT. Both bikes are just big and unwieldy off-road, but I found the T7 more demanding than the AT. Probably because of the weight way up high and the budget suspension. Still fun but I have a much better time on the AT off-road than the T7. ON-road the AT is another level compared to the T7 and there's just no conversation there. I sold the T7. I've always wondered why people find the T7 easier to ride when I found the opposite. For me the next smallest appropriate bike to own was the 500exc-f but I only really ride that on single track.

[@enriquejaimes3368]

This is useful. I own an AT ATAS and despite the heavy weight, it is sooo good offroad due to the amazing showa electronic suspension and geometry. I was hoping to downsize to the T7 to gain more confidence and agility offroad but that might not be the case based on your experience. I might complement my AT with something even lighter like the husky 701.

[@_hold_the_line_]

Thanks for posting. You don't see the Africa twins off road here in Australia, but you see plenty of T700. It's replacing the DR650 as the go to bike.

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Yeah. I can totally see that being the case. I hope the T7 is as reliable and tough as the good 'ol DR650!

[@iEx0tic]

Even though i really like the less weight of a T7, considering i ride 90% on road i cant let the comfort, power and wind/rain protection of the AT go. Thanks for making this great video!

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Thanks. Agreed. I really like the low rpm grunt of the AT. Kinda makes shifting into a low gear optional.

[@MrMountaincycle]

great video! I also have the 2017 AT but find it too big when it comes to technical stuff. - so, I have my eye on a few T7's...thanks for sharing.

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Absolutely! I do love the power of the AT. But the weight definitely gets to me.

[@moisesedgar]

Thanks for the share! Very clear and useful!

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Excellent! That's what I was going for.

[@kiloziru3577]

amazing video was thinking in getting a african twin but there is a lot traffic in my country

[@PointsUnknownTV]

The Africa Twin is a super fun, and has a lot of grunt power. But it certainly doesn't feel as nimble as the T7. But that's just my opinion. Try them both out, if you can!

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

I want them both ;[

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

The 90s look signal turn makes me smile, really? In 2020-ish?

[@DJAguitars]

I have a 2017 AT and a T7 Extreme Edition on order. Found this vid very interesting 👍

[@PointsUnknownTV]

The extreme edition T7 sounds awesome! What pushed you to make the change? (Or the addition?)

[@DJAguitars]

@@PointsUnknownTV mainly weight... I may still keep the AT, not sure yet 👍

[@peaceandfood7952]

I want to do off road but I'm gonna have some highway too Im leaning more towards the tenere though...

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Awesome! Go get it!

[@peaceandfood7952]

@@PointsUnknownTV I'm hesitating....

[@patrickkennedy7756]

Get rid of the black box and side bags. Move to a giant loop style bag. You want to ride like a pro? All that bulk and weight adds up and does make a difference. Go as light as possible plus you wont hit a tree or vehicle with that crap hanging off the side.

[@dcmsr5141]

Technology has it's moments as the T9 has been announced, and the dance continues lol

[@Nev85]

Which of both of them can finish world tour without any problem ?😊

[@PointsUnknownTV]

Both? Either? I find the T7 easier to work on. Changing the air filters on the AT is ridiculous.

[@lequan8766]

@@PointsUnknownTVi see remove the fairing is not that hard 🤔

[@mobydick126]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I have a 2016 AT, standard, manual gearbox, and can't get rid of it. Yes, it is heavy, but if it keeps moving it seems much lighter. When goes down I can get it up alone, if it is not in an awkward position, but I never ride alone. As I got more confidence and experience off roading I went to more gnarly trails and I started to want a more nimble platform. The T7 was on my thoughts and tried a friend's T7, but not in serious terrain, because I had no guts to let it fall down. Anyway, we compared bikes and feelings, and I decided to keep the mighty África Twin and improve my riding skills. On road and longer rides, I feel the Africa Twin more comfortable and stable, a very linear power delivery, lots of low revs torque. To overcome the (my) limits on off road I bought an old DRZ 400E as a training platform. I would say that my skills are a lot better and improved my confidence when I take the AT to the trails. If I couldn't' have both probably I would choose a big single, as the husky 701 or the AJP PR7. To finish, I must say that when I bought my AT the T7 was not available yet. Now, probably would choose the Teneré. The AT became too expensive and sophisticated.