2012 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 ????
 

Hello, I'm seriously looking into buying this bike rather than a used one for my RTW staring off in Mexico. Would like your inputs pro`s and cons about this bike will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

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Con:
Expensive,
Super Heavy,
Huge.
Too much electronic.

Pro:
Comfort.

If you want to go RTW (in solo?). I would suggest a much lighter/simpler bike... What's wrong with a good used one?

I find electronics more reliable than mechanical items.

The only downside is you can't repair them yourself.

Weight only matters if you're going to be picking it up, or hustling it around. How many people go around the world on those lead weights BMW calls the R1100GS at over 240kg wet.

When you want to go around the world, if you really want to enjoy it, you have to have a light and simple bike:
-Fall, picking it up, getting stuck in mud, do offroad you will. Plus, if you really want to go anywhere, you will feel more confident with a light bike.
-You can fix simple mechanical problem in most part of the world, not electronic problem.

You don't need a heavy motorcycle to tour the world. Sure you can do it on Harley, but you will only limit yourself in your choice of roads.