Recent content by Taka JPN

Hi, sorry I did not realize that there are several replies. As Yorkie wrote, I am not sure how much I should offer, or even more I do not know if anyone is interested in buying these even the price is minimal. So I guess there are for the riders who already have carbon guard and for some...

Hi, I would like to clean my warehouse, and would like to find someone who is interested in making ST10 a little lighter and more off-road oriented. Carbon Body Cowling - both right and left as picture shown, left piece is damaged. Carbon Fork Protector - both right and left as picture shown...

The rider's comments is just ordinal comments. Obviously, he said 'No1 adventure bike in terms of value for money'. By the way, in 2013 October, 'Motor Cyclist Magazine' (issued in Japan) had small meeting, inviting 5 S10 riders and 2 person representing Yamaha. Among 5 S10 riders, 3 has...

Hi, 2014 ZE riding review (unfortunately spoke only in Japanese) ヤマハ XT1200ZE スーパーテネレ (2014) バイク試乗レビュー YAMAHA XT1200ZE Super Tenere (2014) Review 2014 ZE styling and detail (silent) ヤマハ XT1200ZE スーパーテネレ (2014) スタイリング＆ディティール YAMAHA XT1200ZE Super Tenere (2014) Styling & Details ------ and my...

I sent message to Presto Japan, complaining about late delivery in Mid April, which is after consumption tax increase by 3%, but they ignore my message and no reply :'( However, one of Yamaha authorized dealer network YSP, provide nice package. If I order by 2/28, they will give me free...

Presto Japan officially announce the price of 2014 Model http://www.presto-corp.jp/lineups/14_xt1200ze/index.php ZE=approx 16,300 USD Z = approx 15,300 USD Very disappointing info is that expected delivery date is early April... How could I survive 3 more months without any motorcycle... also...

Some riders are curious why Japan import motorcycles which are believed in 'made in Japan'. Well, there is a long story... As I wrote, Japan's emission and sound test is the most difficult to pass. When I lived in SF USA, I tried to bring my Ducati MTS1200 back to Japan, and realized that...

Santa Claus has come! ::022:: Presto officially confirmed that they will import both 2014 Z and ZE to Japan (South Africa model). Delivery and price to be confirmed. I hope they will deliver ZE no later than the end of Feb 2014 so that my pain of being without S10 will be minimized. Taka

Japanese authorized importer Presto Corporation imported two of 2014 Super Tenere ZE for testing. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.522600524505776.1073741831.201792069919958&type=1 They will investigate to see if S10 ZE can pass Japanese emission /sound test which are known for...

(not sure if this has been discussed already) As far as I know, no toy manufacturers provide S10 model. Then, Yamaha provide this paper craft. http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/popupcard/scene8/ Paper craft, "Origami" in Japanese is Japanese culture. I also...

I feel that revealing new model at EICMA sound promising, some improvement should be expected, don't you think? My biggest hope ( and only one complain I have) is related to weight. I am just 170cm (5.7ft) 60kg (132lb) boy, and S10 is too heavy for me. To tell the truth, I always carry...

Hi, I just found that 2014 model detail will be available to check on Nov 3, 2013 at EICMA. Yamaha Canada website http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details.php?model=4439&group=MC&catId=94 I am particularly interested in new model, simply because my S10 is attached picture condition, and my...

Keves, thank you for your new photo. TW, yes without VAT make huge difference, thank you for your info. Taka

Hi, I just wonder if there is any update info for this Givi's new Trekker Outback side cases. available in the US anytime soon? How about waterproof test, Kevs? I consider to buy either this Givi or Trax. I have Givi's topcase, so Givi is good match, but Trax come with inner bag, so both...

Hi, twinrider wrote "you need to improve your downshifting technique." This is exactly what I feel :D Because I opened this discussion, I am responsible to close the discussion as well. Below is the link of motorcycle item store website. Even if you can't read Japanese, you can see how many...