Comments on: Yamaha Tenere XTZ660 ~ 5000-mile review http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/ the website for the book Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:21:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Chris S http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-1611 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:34:36 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-1611 Hi Tim, besides deciding which one you think looks best and the price, to me the main difference comes down to weight and fuel consumption. On a long ride including dirt roads, it makes a difference; the differnce between ‘shall I or shan’t I [take that dirt fork]. The Triumphs have a fantastic engine but they’re not tuned for economy and many Triumphs seem to be top heavy. If you’re tall and burly that may not matter so much, and like so many of these adventure bikes, the XC makes a great road bike in a way a Tenere could never be. But in the real world of overland travel, loaded down with baggage and a long ride ahead on a crap road or track, lighter is always better. Tyres of course make all the difference, but an XC will shred something like a TKC in short order.

]]> By: Tim http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-1609 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:26:07 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-1609 Hi Chris, I’m weighing up a Tenere or Tiger 800xc. What do you see as the advantages of the Tenere over the Tiger?

]]> By: Chris S http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-834 Sun, 12 May 2013 23:28:26 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-834 Actually it’s correct Sebastian as in the UK we use Imperial gallons.
72UK mpg = 60US = 3.92 L/100km = 25.5kpl
It’s a common cause of confusion.
There’s a useful conversion table here: http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/fuel-consumption-conversion-table/

]]> By: Sebastian http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-833 Sun, 12 May 2013 21:10:12 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-833 There’s something wrong with your mpg / kpl conversions. For instance 72 mpg is 30 kpl, not 25 as you state. Just saying.

]]> By: Chris S http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-574 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:51:31 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-574 Hi Todd, my only experience with a KLR was riding one around for a couple of weeks in 2001 – a lot of mud and sweat following tracks up in BC and Yukon until they gave out. The KLR is to North America what the Tenere is in Europe – a well loved travel bike, and from that era I can’t really separate them. The new XTZ is efi of course – you do wonder if it’s ever going to happen to the KLR/DR/XRL? Efi on a big single is a great step forward, IMO. All the rest: comfort, screen, suspension, equipment levels is either OK or easily improved. and if you can lose some weight on the 660 (like the pipes) then so much the better.

]]> By: todd pike http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-569 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:46:39 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-569 chris,

great review. unfortunately, for some reason, the middle weight Tene is not available in my neck of the woods (read: USA) but am looking at coming to Europa next year and this bike is on my short list as well. thanks for all the info. Right now I’m riding the “Mini Tenere” (WR250R) which has exceeded my expectations. Obviously a smaller dually but has handled me (170lbs and my gear (Giant Loop with ~30lbs) easily over all types of terrain from tarmac to dirt to ridiculously rocky.

Used to own a KLR…would like to know what your thoughts are on how the Tene compares to that fine machine, which always seemed just slightly underpowered to me at 49hp.

Thanks again for the review. Would love to hear from you on the above comparison.
Cheers,
TP

]]> By: Jack http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-546 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:26:46 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-546 HI. for mud dy road tennere is to heavy, think better obout something lighter or proper off road bike

]]> By: Bob McC http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-540 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:28:09 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-540 Enjoyed your review. I’ve owned a 2011 one for a year now, useful quick mods…… 14T front sprocket (puts the speedo out a bit), lowering kit (I’m 6′ but this bike’s top heavy off road), higher bars for improved standing/riding, decent Ali sump guard and a taller screen. I’m running T60 scouts for first time they are great tyres and suit the Tenere.

It does feel a bit top heavy even for someone used to this kind of bike but after a lifetime of DT, XT, KL, KLR’s and BMW GS, (and few crossers) I have to say I like the Tenere, it’s what this kind of bike’s about.

]]> By: Wy'east http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-425 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:12:26 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-425 Considering picking one of these up. Enjoyed the review and BTW thanks for making my review of AMH6 the first one in the list – “prescient guy”… Ha!

]]> By: roland http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2012/02/19/yamaha-tenere-5000-mile-report/#comment-403 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:45:04 +0000 http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-403 Hey Drew I live a couple of hours away if you want to check one out drop us a line
yvonne.roland1@bigpond.com

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