From MCN: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/april/yamaha-mt-07-tnr-spied/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/april/yamaha-mt-07-tnr-spied/)
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Oooooo! I like the possibilities here. My eyes wil be peeled for this one.
That is a very good motor for that application.
Not surprising to see. The ADV genre has gained popularity and the Wee Strom has been a good seller.
i'll be curious to see the weight. I know the v-strom is basically a street bike for most but if you ride it off road much the weight is a big factor.
the motor is good though, I have a buddy in Ohio that works on mostly small v-twins (Hawks, SV, triumph triples, etc) and he's getting 80+hp out of his FZ07.
Looks like the front legs have a lot more travel than a wee strom.
If Yamaha brings this to the States I am down with it! This is what I have been begging Yamaha to produce since the XT 600 went away.
EICMA 2016 going on in Milan ... one of the bikes introduced was the Yamaha T7 Tenere ... concept bike only at this point, with possible release in 2018
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it hasn't hit yet, but from what I hear they are pushing for early release....
what do you think
Looks cool, but doesn't look luggage friendly for those of us that want to tour.
Somebody please make a sub 500cc lightweight so I can ride to tellico plains and then ride fs 82
Quote from: norton73 on December 27, 2016, 09:49:16 AM
Looks cool, but doesn't look luggage friendly for those of us that want to tour.
Somebody please make a sub 500cc lightweight so I can ride to tellico plains and then ride fs 82
that is a concept bike, I think you will see it with bags once it hits production. they say it will way less than the african twin which weighs in at 495lbs
I can't wait to see the final specs, read a few reviews, watch a few YouTube videos, etc., but ....
I might have to trade in the KLR for one of these.
I think that the concept of a 700cc twin ADV bike is good but it will be interesting to see how they execute it. It will need to be able to have luggage mounted. Also, the seat looks like something off a dirt bike, useless to sit on for more than about 30 minutes. They need to make it a bit wider.
Personally I'm waiting for something smaller and lighter. Maybe a KTM 390 adventure or a BMW F300GS? When I replace my KLR I want something lighter than the 400 pounds my KLR weighs.
The T7 has a webpage on Yamaha Europe's site:
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/adventure/t7-concept.aspx (https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/adventure/t7-concept.aspx)
Nothing specific yet, but I like some of the things they are saying...
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...genuine long distance versatility and pure durability...
...contemporary design plus cutting edge engine and chassis technology...
...driven by a desire to create something that would fit the needs of the adventure traveler...
...developed to achieve a perfect balance between road and off road capability....
...lightweight machine is based on an all new chassis...
...delivering strong torque and an easy power delivery for perfect traction in all conditions...
KTM has been testing a 390 adventure, and hopefully the new motor that they are playing with in the 790/800 Duke will get an adventure model. personally I'd love an 800cc Super Enduro. Like mine only lighter.
It doesn't look comfortable, or luggage friendly. A legitimate luggage rack would help, plus a seat that is at least as comfortable as a KLR.
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/yamaha-t7-concept-teaser-video/
September 6th.
They better bring that bike to the States...
Hearing good things about this bike from European customers, so I called Allsport today to see if they had any news. The Yamaha rep was in there yesterday and said the T7 will hopefully be available by Spring of 2020.
So I put down a deposit...
Side by side comparison of the Tenere 700 and the KTM 790 Adventure R.
Quote from: Nice Goat on August 30, 2019, 07:31:00 PM
Hearing good things about this bike from European customers, so I called Allsport today to see if they had any news. The Yamaha rep was in there yesterday and said the T7 will hopefully be available by Spring of 2020.
So I put down a deposit...
I can't wait to take a look at it.
If Yamaha would have ever brought the Tenere 660 over here I would have probably bought that instead of the KLR.
Let us know when it'll be hitting the dealership.
Finally!
This weekend at the 2019 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Yamaha announced that the Tenere 700 will be available in the USA in early summer of 2020. MSRP will be $10k, which many will complain about, but is very competitive when compared to any other mid-sized adventure bike.
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Talked with a friend about this bike this morning. He is very interested. He races offroad and is thinking it will be a good transition to the street. I tend to agree and hope they get it to the market soon.
This video gives first impressions by several Aussie ADV riders.
Back in November, Yamaha showcased the Tenere 700 at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show. It was reported that the bike would be available in the USA in May or June, available in three colors, MSRP of $10k, and that Yamaha would be taking early orders for their "Priority Delivery Program". I signed up on their webpage for updates on this program. The webpage is here:
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/adventure-touring/models/2021/tenere-700/page-3 (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/adventure-touring/models/2021/tenere-700/page-3)
Reading other forums, apparently this early order program is up and running in Canada. Here in the USA, we've heard nothing since November.
So I called Yamaha USA customer service yesterday (ph. 800-962-7926). Talked to a guy named "Raymond" for a while. He said that Yamaha is still deciding whether to launch the early order program in the USA. Dealers have been told that they cannot even place orders for the bike until June.
And to top it off, Yamaha converted all of their customers' loan accounts from one bank to another and screwed up the transition. Lost payments, incorrect balances, etc.
And let's not forget about the Niken and Venture debacles.
It's hard for me to avoid coming to the conclusion that Yamaha has lost their way, at least in the motorcycle department. It's too bad... I love the brand, but they don't seem to know WTF they are doing.