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Originally Posted by tmotten
That's what rules are for I guess. I wasn't trying to point of that it would brake down, but rather that if it does brake down you're on your own (bit like beta-testing). Where as with a bike which is known to have common issues you don't and you can prepare for it.
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I'd certainly agree that is a good point when considering any machine for a big trip...
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Yamaha is usually good at crossing their T's and dotting their I's. I had an old Tenere and loved it. Did have design flaws though. One with no excuse.
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What did you consider wrong with the old bike exactly?
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Disappointed that Yamaha didn't push any boundaries with the re-release though.
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Surely that is a contradiction? - I'd have thought by using tried and tested mechanicals/cycle parts etc, they are minimising the chance of any radical 'new' parts going wrong?
I'd suggest they took the best elements of the current XT range, added a few thoughtful touches regarding luggage capacity and access for regular maintenance, and topped it off with a big tank, screen and funky styling - I'd say they did an excellent job in that regard... (particularly having essentially addressed all the issues that most people preparing a 'naked' XTR for a big trip say they would like).
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I like the look of the XT with a large tank. Saw a lot of those as it's the Brazilian bike of choise. Doesn't look to comfortable on long stretches though. More suited to dirt roads.
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I'd agree - the new Tenere is essentially a big dirt bike that can tour (not a tourer than can go off road) - and therefore is certainly very good on dirt roads/trails... However, it is more than comfortable on the highway too - it will sit at 75-80mph all day if required - but as others have said, it's forte is to take the more scenic route than simply to munch the miles...
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Last edited by JMo (& piglet); 30 Jul 2009 at 10:44.
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