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Reverend12 · 02-21-2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks forthe ride report, I have a Super tenere ordered, should be here round June I hope..

the darth peach · 02-21-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skwidd

Busted!
I told you running around doing wheelies would get you in trouble over there.

Why do you think my head is clipped out of the picture here?

the darth peach · 02-21-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallRob

It just doesnt have that Tiger Growl!

One pet peeve I have with that bike are those darn cables that go right in front of hte instrument cluster.....Couldnt the designers found a better placement so that they wouldnt block your view?

I did find the bike had a more relaxed leg placement than my Tiger. Definetely better for those mega-mile days if your tall.

Yes, the tenere def is easier on the legs. One thing I picked up on right away...

I'll do a little write up later tonight on the yamaha.
Playing catch up now with work

Advdave · 02-21-2011, 08:54 PM

'easier on the legs?'.....maybe it's easier to push than the Tiger? At least we learned it's not easy to bump start a Tiger.

the darth peach · 02-21-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advdave

'easier on the legs?'.....maybe it's easier to push than the Tiger? At least we learned it's not easy to bump start a Tiger.

the darth peach · 02-21-2011, 10:11 PM

5'10" and almost flat footing it.
I did not, much to the dealers joy, have the chance to pick it up.

I'm still formulating an opinion..
Was very easy to ride though.
Def a twin and has a bit of vibration to it, but so did the Multi and so does the GS.
The overall ergo's were just fine... Good leg position for longer legs.
Very easy to maneuver standing on the pegs and doing tight U turns...
I didn't like the bike at all when I first jumped on, but as I started to play with it at really slow speeds I realized how well balanced the bike felt..
Zero fear of a drop, easy to get off the side stand, easy to roll on the throttle.
Not as 'smooth' as the tiger, but just different.
I had to ride with the other 1200 bikes in mind in it's class to give it a fair shake...

Did put it through the gears chasing my bike on the way home and was pleasantly surprised..
Not the quick accel of the multi, but it's also not claiming to have it...

Linked brakes which were unremarkable.

Def not as bulky feeling as the GS and not the anchor dragging feeling of the Stelvio

.
Felt closer to the multi or the KTM as far as over all rideability.
Nothing super impressive about the square lines, but really not a bad ride.

Would be nice to give it a try off the pave to feel the versatility of it.

Fortunately, I'm not really in the market for a new bike.
I'd probably still get another Tiger if I was, but the idea of cheaper repair/service bills and parts has entered my mind on more than one occasion......

RAZR · 02-21-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the darth peach

5'10" and almost flat footing it.
I did not, much to the dealers joy, have the chance to pick it up.

I'm still formulating an opinion..
Was very easy to ride though.
Def a twin and has a bit of vibration to it, but so did the Multi and so does the GS.
The overall ergo's were just fine... Good leg position for longer legs.
Very easy to maneuver standing on the pegs and doing tight U turns...
I didn't like the bike at all when I first jumped on, but as I started to play with it at really slow speeds I realized how well balanced the bike felt..
Zero fear of a drop, easy to get off the side stand, easy to roll on the throttle.
Not a 'smooth' as the tiger, but just different.
I had to ride with the other 1200 bikes in mind in it's class to give it a fair shake...

Did put it through the gears chasing my bike on the way home and was pleasantly surprised..
Not the quick accel of the multi, but it's also not claiming to have it...

Linked brakes which were unremarkable.

Def not as bulky feeling as the GS and not the anchor dragging feeling of the Stelvio

.
Felt closer to the multi or the KTM as far as over all rideability.
Nothing super impressive about the square lines, but really not a bad ride.

Would be nice to give it a try off the pave to feel the versatility of it.

Fortunately, I'm not really in the market for a new bike.
I'd probably still get another Tiger if I was, but the idea of cheaper repair/service bills and parts has entered my mind on more than one occasion......

that exhaust is just plain fugly!

AKDuc · 02-21-2011, 11:53 PM

Cool. Enjoy your bike reviews and comparisons too.

Hey, you know I'm into photography too if you ever need another assistant like the guy helping to steady you on the railing.

Warmest regards from the far and frozen north, Mark H.

Oriondk · 02-22-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the darth peach

Friends in low places.

The best kind to have, according to Garth Brooks.

Oriondk · 02-22-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the darth peach

A big thanks to G&B Motorsports here in Petaluma for throwing caution to the wind and letting me ride the 2012 Super Tenere!

Now, if I could only figure out where the kick start is………

It's on the other side.

the darth peach · 02-22-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZR

that exhaust is just plain fugly!

It is

But you don't notice it when you're riding..
at at least you shouldn't be able to

Stagehand · 02-22-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the darth peach

It is

But you don't notice it when you're riding..
at at least you shouldn't be able to

ANd the giant bird intake on the port side... yeah that exhaust is humongous.

the darth peach · 02-22-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advdave

'easier on the legs?'.....maybe it's easier to push than the Tiger? At least we learned it's not easy to bump start a Tiger.

AND…
Why do you think I shook my head 'no' when B suggested the bump

I didn't have the heart to snap a pic :)

YetiGS · 02-22-2011, 09:45 AM

You're pigeon-toed on the Tenere.

the darth peach · 02-22-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YetiGS

You're pigeon-toed on the Tenere.

Ya. Already had to explain that to Ian.
I pin my L knee against the tank when I'm standing on the pegs and going to use my left hand to take a pic..for balance.

02-21-2011, 08:54 PM	#8224
Advdave Toolbox Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Anacortes, WA Oddometer: 325	jump start 'easier on the legs?'.....maybe it's easier to push than the Tiger? At least we learned it's not easy to bump start a Tiger. __________________ ADVGEAR.NET

02-21-2011, 10:11 PM	#8226
the darth peach ^OP eats crackers in bed Joined: Nov 2006 Location: N.California Oddometer: 11,412	2012 Yamaha Super Tenere 5'10" and almost flat footing it. I did not, much to the dealers joy, have the chance to pick it up. I'm still formulating an opinion.. Was very easy to ride though. Def a twin and has a bit of vibration to it, but so did the Multi and so does the GS. The overall ergo's were just fine... Good leg position for longer legs. Very easy to maneuver standing on the pegs and doing tight U turns... I didn't like the bike at all when I first jumped on, but as I started to play with it at really slow speeds I realized how well balanced the bike felt.. Zero fear of a drop, easy to get off the side stand, easy to roll on the throttle. Not as 'smooth' as the tiger, but just different. I had to ride with the other 1200 bikes in mind in it's class to give it a fair shake... Did put it through the gears chasing my bike on the way home and was pleasantly surprised.. Not the quick accel of the multi, but it's also not claiming to have it... Linked brakes which were unremarkable. Def not as bulky feeling as the GS and not the anchor dragging feeling of the Stelvio . Felt closer to the multi or the KTM as far as over all rideability. Nothing super impressive about the square lines, but really not a bad ride. Would be nice to give it a try off the pave to feel the versatility of it. Fortunately, I'm not really in the market for a new bike. I'd probably still get another Tiger if I was, but the idea of cheaper repair/service bills and parts has entered my mind on more than one occasion...... the darth peach screwed with this post 02-22-2011 at 09:06 AM

02-21-2011, 11:53 PM	#8228
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,048	Cool. Enjoy your bike reviews and comparisons too. Hey, you know I'm into photography too if you ever need another assistant like the guy helping to steady you on the railing. Warmest regards from the far and frozen north, Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon AKDuc screwed with this post 02-22-2011 at 04:06 AM

02-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#8234
YetiGS Random Hooligan Joined: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 6,189	You're pigeon-toed on the Tenere. __________________ -Scott- Semper Fi '04 BMW R1150GSA, '08 KTM 450EXC-R, '04 KTM 625 SXC "A pessimist thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are." Chauncey Depew

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02-21-2011, 05:38 PM	#8221
Reverend12 Well there it is.. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Maylenevegas Oddometer: 1,100	Thanks forthe ride report, I have a Super tenere ordered, should be here round June I hope..