Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré review. The classic bikes that won Dakar. Part 6 of 6

The Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré won Paris-Dakar a total of seven times and went on to be one of Yamaha's most loved bikes of the nineties. In this video, I explain what made it special and what it's like to ride off-road.

[@louismts7703]

Please don't let this be the last bike video Harry, loving them!! Maybe one of the CBX?

[@KrikkitWarlord]

+1 on this, more bikes please Harry!

[@MrLongun]

CBX and Z1300 would be great!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

+3 for more bikes please Harry!

[@strat0871]

Man, look at this ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmVdmmom8Sqps0

[@danigoncalves3043]

THE GUZZI PLEASE!!!

[@MrNwapp]

You could tell the cows were impressed! Really enjoyed this series, so more bike videos would be great.

[@twotubefamily9323]

The exotic cars are great , the trips to Monaco are excellent .. but the Dakar bikes and trips to Pyrenees / Morocco/ Spain on bike trails are just in a class of Thier own . Thank you Harry

[@shadowred1980]

I will echo what some of the others have said, if you get chance to do some more bike videos. Please do.

[@antonoat]

90mph across a field is seriously committed, lol. Great stuff Harry.

[@chrisenright7003]

Should have done a ton.

[@markjohnson8352]

Very enjoyable, Harry, thank you. More bikes please!

[@adrianburn9212]

Thanks for watching? No! Thanks to YOU for making them!

[@Mike.Howard]

Thoroughly enjoyed the series Harry! More bike content always welcome :)

[@MrSimonfoz]

Such a good looking bike, I would love to see some road based bike videos please.

[@discooz4452]

Thankyou for sharing these great bikes. It’s amazing to see how much the bikes transformed in a relatively short time from the XT500 to the S10. This series has been awesome Harry, well all of your videos are. Thankyou again!

[@fcb6288]

This was my first "big" bike, coming from a 125cc scooter. Lots of great memories. Same year, same color scheme. It was such a good bike around town, and an even greater bike for touring with bags and a passenger.

[@keithwhittaker9124]

The usual Harry up-front honesty and presentation

[@markchip1]

A great series on the genre with a perfect balance of tech, history and personal viewpoints! Excellent work, Harry!!

[@toysandgameswithesmeeandis4096]

More bike videos please Harry. Loved this series. Fantastic content as always. Recently bought 50 past issues of EVO magazine and love nothing more than reading them!

[@andybowyer3602]

Still got it ey H! Jumping around on the big Dakar bikes😁👊✊💨💨💨

[@TheCabrooster11]

Each one of these videos has been brilliant and I’d like to see some more on the rest of your bike collection please

[@enduro3ld399]

XTZ 750 for ever!!!

[@michaelcrouch5708]

Yes, more bike stuff please harry.

[@Mr2OOM]

I really enjoyed these bike vids .. and look forward to any new ones you make ..

[@andrewhowlett3048]

Absolutely loved this mini series Harry 👍🏻

[@willembaartman4568]

Thank you for this most enjoyable series.

[@PB0057]

The video I feared. Had one. Always regret selling it. It was absolutely mint. Went to Ireland. Gonna watch it then head to classifieds 😀

[@jamest5149]

Hope there’s more bike videos (and purchases) to come Harry. 👍

[@antazur3983]

This is my new dream bike now

[@owendavies5036]

Yup - enjoyed. Keep them coming.

[@TheTelian]

@harrys garage you've missed one last big beast Fabrizio meonis ktm 950 adventure!

[@kings-of-gloss]

Cool bike! Imho the best design! F... Legend! Dream to own such motorcycle.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

I'd like to see Harry test his H2 triple Kawasaki. I was put off buying an identical brand new purple H2C eons ago, by a chap whose pal had a speed wobble and a terrible accident on an H2B. I ended up buying the neutered KH500, the modded handling and porting of which made it into a pretty decent bike but I still regret not getting that 750. The prices now are crazy though, compared to £850 ish way back when.

[@harrysgarage]

I hope to do a review in the future but the speed wobbles tended to be with the earlier H2 model and not the later H2B 750, like my bike. They lengthened the swinging arm and added a steering damper, as well as changing the porting to help smooth out the power delivery. It all seems to work as my bike is a surprisingly good bike to hussle, which I'll explain if I ever do the video!

[@michaelarchangel1163]

@@harrysgarage Yes Harry, the early 500's were pretty terrible handlers as well, although I did prefer the H1A's dramatic power step. My own KH was ported to a point where it needed 3.000 RPM just to move from a standstill and it ate clutch plates so quickly, I had to double up on the washers atop 750 springs and also make diagonal cuts into the friction plate material, which would both be a handy trick for your H2's clutch if it ever lets go and you're unable to get a Barnett upgrade nowadays. All the best to you, have a good evening.

[@russcattell955i]

Was a very popular bike here in France, of course this style was big on the continent before UK & USA etc. Stephane Peterhansel is a legend here.

[@harrysgarage]

He's a legend everywhere. So many times competing at Dakar both on bikes and in cars and so many wins with both too!

[@fcb6288]

I sold my bike in Italy before moving to another country, and the buyer drove all the way from france with a trailer to pick it up.

[@twarken5078]

Tremendous series, Harry - thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to future videos as always.

[@jamest5149]

Try the standard can or get it re-jetted to suit the aftermarket can on it Harry.

[@explorationmoss1015]

Well done Metcalf. More bike vids please.

[@JacquesWood952]

Thank you for taking the time to do these bike videos! They’re great!

[@Russ.M]

Yes Harry .... Did enjoy

[@philipc239]

This bike got a 2 stroke bike character 😊

[@stepheneldridge6998]

This has been a great series of videos for us bike/Dakar fans...thanks! Steve

[@atedevries6645]

Loved this series! Nice to see a collector who actually rides the stuff!

[@terrygreen4338]

Great series can you possibly cover your road bikes in the future Great video cheers Harry 👍🏍

[@jovalka916]

I've really enjoyed this series, not too many decent bike videos out there. More please......Suzuki PE??? 😉👍

[@jellard24]

Love the videos and your collection. I think you need to add a KTM 950 though.

[@o0Bananaphone0o]

Absolutely

[@seankruger955]

Love your videos- maybe consider featuring your other bikes as well, buying guide and why they interested you. Keep it going please.

[@nboy516]

Love the content, pls more bike reviews, I’m riding a Yamaha xt600

[@hrgiyzueghe]

Everything he said makes me think that the Cagiva is a way better bike! Lighter, almost the same power, more low-end torque, better gearing...

[@oyleyhands1332]

Great series and.. that is the one bike I could not bring myself to buy, for some of the reasons you mentioned, too much weight, little engine braking and, as a bike from a dealer was more a styling excercise, 900ie or original Africa Twin 650 any day.

[@Acarsfault]

Nothing beats the Cagiva.... I stil feel its growl . Unfortunately I sold it for peanuts years ago

[@martiniv8924]

I remember picking up my XTZ 750 brand new (Red&White) on a rainy evening, it morphed into a Gauloises Blue, stolen, and then repaired for me by Sidecar racer Roy Hanks, Custom painted by Rapier in Hull, Had the front wheel changed to a 19” , Dynojetted, road tyres, and a two into two stainless straight through exhaust by Gazelle, me and my mate went off terrorizing sports bikes in the Peak District (Gearbox was rubbish though ) 😝 Occasionally I was my Hero “Stephan Peterhansel” 😂😂 …😎👌🏻

[@5ebra1]

Great series Harry. Would love to see you test some other old classic bikes. 90mph on that bike was brave.

[@nigeljames1109]

CBX please Harry> I had one of the first in the country in 1978 I think. What a motor. I should have kept it!

[@phils2180]

As you probably already know, they fetch ££££ now! I had a Z1300 after passing my test in '82. Quite a bit heavier and less sporty but one hell of an engine!

[@harrysgarage]

Got one of those too and I completely agree with your summary! That Z1300 motor is quite something, even in comparison with the CBX, but then so is the weight of that bike..

[@shawnmungur4875]

I have been enjoying the motorcycle videos and would love to see more! I remember one of your first vids on the Kawasaki H2, look forward to the other bikes.

[@martinhankin422]

Keep the bike vids comin Harry, plenty of bikes in your colection to keep us happy .

[@magnus.nasmark]

A Dakar bike SHOULD be a little scruffy. That's the whole reason to have one.

[@whylie74]

I hope to see a comparison between that and the current tenere 700.

[@dirtyhabitz2888]

Really enjoyed this series Harry. Thanks for sharing your collection with us 👍

[@preonmodel8354]

You could start a new channel , Harry’s bike shed maybe 😎 Big thumbs up thanks for this series 👍

[@AussieKawiman]

Thanks for the series Harry,Love the big Off road bikes,Had a DR750 Malboro replica years ago, Loved it.. Would love one of each, Cheers..

[@simonorr594]

Thanks!!! I lived in Bamako, Mali in the early '90's. This was THE bike to have. Great memories - especially trying to max a Yamaha 100 in town, at night. Cheers!

[@chrisgleeson662]

An excellent series 👍

[@BigCheese85]

Great video.

[@ianjames3078]

More, more, more please

[@timcookson9879]

Love the bike stuff, will you review the Moto Guzzi V65TT? I had one in the 80's, interested in your take.

[@russellharris5072]

I wish you'd do an on road review of the Honda VFR 800 pre-V-tech,I had one for a year but changed it for a sensible Honda NC 700X as I felt it was more practical and cheaper on servicing,plus I didn't want to die just yet......................................................

[@goodfest007]

Harry - I’ve never ridden or owned a bike - but enjoyed watching the series - keep up the good work👍

[@nickegan3988]

Really enjoyed it too. Some of the supercars Harry reviews, most of us couldn’t afford in a million years. These bikes, on the other hand, start at just a few grand. Maybe Harry’s vids will inspire more of us to get into biking.

[@jackirichard414]

Hello Harry. Have a safe blessed night! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@iancharlton5530]

Enjoyed the series looking forward to the road series.

[@Lanxe]

Might be just me but this was the first bike in this series that looked quite sketchy off road.... I can only assume the actual Dakar bikes were much better set up.

[@twoeyedbob]

Absolutely loved this series Harry More pleeeeeeeese 😁

[@RetroAmateur1989]

I see people with the 660 and the 750, how effortlesly they can reach the ground. I have a 660 and I had to get it lowered in order not having to nearly demount the bike in order to put my foot securely on the ground. Still I need a shoe with a decently thick sole to not have troubles.

[@anderjl276ps]

Love the bike videos

[@jamesfairmind2247]

Fun fact, Ferrari employed Yamaha technicians under contract to bring the 5 valve technology into the 355 engine. As Michael Caine would say, "not too many people know that".

[@hagestad]

0:05 - because f .. k those flowers ;), Top quality video as always.

[@fidgetpants4058]

Didn't look much fun to ride this one Harry... Seems like it'll spit you off in a heartbeat. Great series btw 👍

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

They were really not bad and power was manageable as it was very predictable and linear. You had to take care in second gear as it readily span the back wheel which could come round on you but the balance was ok if a little top heavy so they were quite easy to control. Not as much fun as the gs though!

[@johnsampey344]

Funny, I was about to suggest the same thing. Mine was a riot.

[@FourIntoOne]

Lovely little series that Harry, and a nice collection Look forward to some more bike content!

[@classicraceruk1337]

Always enjoy the bikes Harry, keep them coming please.

[@dullbrass]

Great series, Harry! Keep them bike videos coming!

[@danielc39876]

Love it. Drove the Super Tenere for 6 Years, in blue. A dream.

[@mrmoran0077]

If it ever comes to pass that reincarnation actually is a thing I bagsy coming back as Harry 👍

[@nickegan3988]

Really enjoyed this series Harry. Another plea here for further bike videos please!

[@robertmaitland09]

360 degree parallel twin, same as old Triumph twins, great sound just need to get the jetting sorted with that can on it. Ace!

[@fredtracy1673]

Ah, so it is a 360°parallel twin! 👍

[@GutoFontana]

The KTM 950 definitely has the personality of those bikes, I agree that after that they lost the early dakar soul.

[@RupeWilson]

love the content Harry, both the 2 and 4 wheels ...

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

This series has been the best, Harry. Thank you. Would love to see you on the Suzuki DR650 aka 'bushpig' for all us Aussies!

[@generaldistrust]

..and me 😆

[@paulcrombach7262]

Love the series. Please do more bike videos! On and off road is both fine.

[@Watty101]

Loving the bike videos... keep them up 👍

[@MrBiggles]

Love the bike videos 👍🏻

[@piershammond]

Another brilliant vid Harry - hopefully it won't be the end of the bike content.

[@cbrboy76]

Loving watching harry use the bikes as intended. In yams defence on the weight, when they built them, plastic tanks were illegal in the UK so they had to have whacking big metal ones.

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

I enjoyed the series very much, thanks for sharing.

[@phils2180]

A very enjoyable series of vids Harry👍 The "wish list" exotic car tests are great viewing too but being a long term biker I'm just biased! Looking forward to some 2 wheeled road action!👍

[@davidjb3671]

Next week, Harry rides the cows to see how well they can jump... 😄

[@Toastybear1]

I love the bike videos too, I've never been interested in bikes however somehow I am with harry! im learning a lot and enjoying it!!

[@CodgerBiker]

Cheers Harry. Farm riding is the best. Love this series 👍

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Here we go!! The first one of these I've actually ridden!! Token sumpguard can be grounded on track, if you're committed enough! 5 valves was a Yamaha thing since the first FZ750s in 85..... The flatspot can be cleaned up relatively easily with a dynojet kit. Brings it alive. More bikes videos please Harry!

[@morbsgti20vt83]

Great series Mr Metcalfe. Really enjoyed every one of these bike videos. Thank you

[@AllWheelsGood]

It's great to see a gentleman of Harry's vintage still enjoying these old bikes 👍🏻

[@splodge5714]

Enjoyed the bike series, my favourite was the GS 800, from a period when bikes were more simple and basic.

[@maxflight777]

No such bike ! Perhaps use its proper name ?

[@splodge5714]

R80 G/S. An 800cc GS or a GS 800. The BMW.

[@Rinkydink73274]

Harry do you have any plans to restore any of these bikes?

[@JohnMartin22222]

Great series this!!! I could feel how bad this bike was even on video! Fantastic, thank you for doing this.

[@davidperry2492]

Great series this, it was interesting to compare the capabilities of each bike, with some suited more to off road stuff than others. More bike content would be good to see, a road trip on the CBX would make good viewing.

[@PhilipBeresford]

This has been a great series. I never knew much about this era of Dakar. Please keep the bike videos coming along, I spied cool Guzzi in your collection that looks right at home next to these