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I generally agreee and absolutely this is true for US and Euro bikes.

Yammie has had so many T700s in use (let alone the motor) for so long, this bike's already been through the teething process. The desire is strong for me on this one.
I will tell you that if I did not already have a dual sport I would be in line to get one of these. It’s a perfect size for the mellow trails I do these days.
 

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Think I need to do a test ride. Love the Ténéré for the long distance comfort but since I camp with my toy hauler I don’t do long distance anymore.

Saving a couple hundred pounds to haul, load, unload and better off pavement makes sense to me.

But a chain. Have not had one for 15-20 years?

And here I thought I was done buying bikes.
 

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Think I need to do a test ride. Love the Ténéré for the long distance comfort but since I camp with my toy hauler I don’t do long distance anymore.

Saving a couple hundred pounds to haul, load, unload and better off pavement makes sense to me.

But a chain. Have not had one for 15-20 years?

And here I thought I was done buying bikes.
I don't think that we're ever done. A buddy of mine's dad rode well into his 80s - in the dirt - and rode well.

My goal is to keep the S-10 until i am 70, and then find something lighter. I have my eye on this Tenere 700.
 
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I don't think that we're ever done. A buddy of mine's dad rode well into his 80s - in the dirt - and rode well.

My goal is to keep the S-10 until i am 70, and then find something lighter. I have my eye on this Tenere 700.
I tend to run my bikes into the ground. My older body is demanding a lighter bike when the going gets really nasty. The 700 looks like a good compromise. The reality is not many guys are going to outride the capabilities of this bike.
 

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I don't think that we're ever done. A buddy of mine's dad rode well into his 80s - in the dirt - and rode well.
I just thought with the Venture for 2 up cross country and S10 for me I had all I need for the riding years I have left.
 

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For me, I am interested in this (and the CB500x) for something lighter than the S10. Most of my riding is commuting, so even just having an easier time of getting it out of the garage on a daily basis would be great. I still want the long-distance capability for the one or two trips i do a year. I also want the dealer network of Yamaha vs BMW or Triumph. To me, comparable bikes are the BMW F700/750/800/850 and Triumph 800 (I don't know enough about KTM), without the cost of those or even the CB500X. I don't do single track, but I do forest service roads, so I still want that capability and this seems to fit the bill.
 

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….Most of my riding is commuting, so even just having an easier time of getting it out of the garage on a daily basis would be great....
How far do you commute? Cruise control, and shaft drive make the T-12 a perfect commuter....for ME. The size/weight, cargo capacity, and power make the T-12 a perfect long distance bike....for ME. The T-7 would be my choice for a short distance, and/or play bike. But, the T-7 doesn't provide what I want/need for MY priorities. The T-7 would be my choice because of the dealer network, price, and RELIABILTIY, versus anything in it's class, if it meets YOUR priorities.
 
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How far do you commute? Cruise control, and shaft drive make the T-12 a perfect commuter....for ME. The size/weight, cargo capacity, and power make the T-12 a perfect long distance bike....for ME. The T-7 would be my choice for a short distance, and/or play bike. But, the T-7 doesn't provide what I want/need for MY priorities. The T-7 would be my choice because of the dealer network price, and RELIABILTIY, versus anything in it's class, if it meets YOUR priorities.

My commute is 12 miles one way - no freeway. I did long distance touring on my F800ST. The T-12 was more comfortable for that, but not hugely (?) so. I have '13, so no cruise control, though I could install it.

You hit the nail on the head - we're all different and have different needs for a bike. I'll always be a one-bike garage, and the T-7 checks a lot of boxes for me. That said, my T-12 is paid for and I can install a lot of cruise control for the price of a T-7.
 

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Paid off is good GREAT! The T-12 and I are on the heavy side. Fortunately, the T-12's weight is not an issue, because of my weight. :oops: But , if her weight IS an issue, the T-7 is the logical choice.
 

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How far do you commute? Cruise control, and shaft drive make the T-12 a perfect commuter....for ME. The size/weight, cargo capacity, and power make the T-12 a perfect long distance bike....for ME. The T-7 would be my choice for a short distance, and/or play bike. But, the T-7 doesn't provide what I want/need for MY priorities. The T-7 would be my choice because of the dealer network price, and RELIABILTIY, versus anything in it's class, if it meets YOUR priorities.
I always found the same as a commuter, which is one reason I'm on my second of these. I still hope to make some long trips so don't foresee selling the big girl at this point. However I really enjoyed the KTM 690r so much that I could see a T7 or V85TT Guzzi if/when I need something lighter to handle.
 
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I always found the same as a commuter, which is one reason I'm on my second of these. I still hope to make some long trips so don't foresee selling the big girl at this point. However I really enjoyed the KTM 690r so much that I could see a T7 or V85TT Guzzi if/when I need something lighter to handle.
I would recommend getting the KTM 350 you have plated and use it as a lightweight adventure bike. With proper gearing they make a fantastic all around touring machine for the shorter trips.
 

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I would recommend getting the KTM 350 you have plated and use it as a lightweight adventure bike. With proper gearing they make a fantastic all around touring machine for the shorter trips.
WTF???
It's road legal but as far as me, there is no way in h3ll that bike is good for more than getting between trails.

Actually it's buried in the garage and someday I need to dig the thing out, clean it, and make it go away. My true dirt days are done and it's just been sitting for probably a year.
 
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WTF???
It's road legal but as far as me, there is no way in h3ll that bike is good for more than getting between trails.

Actually it's buried in the garage and someday I need to dig the thing out, clean it, and make it go away. My true dirt days are done and it's just been sitting for probably a year.
I can respect that Checkwrecks. When I got rid of my Ninja all I had was the Beta. It was my everything bike. I call it the "Transformer". After getting the Super Tenere my Beta does a lot of setting in the garage as well. I find I'm using it more for practicing slow speed skills. My True dirt days are gone also. I can still do black diamond trails. But the miles of really nasty rock crawls are a nightmare of the past.

If I ever decide to unload the Beta then I would definitely consider the T700. This getting older thing and crazy work schedule has really limited my riding time.
 

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The T7 addresses everything the Kawasaki KLR 650 didn't. The last year of KLR (2018) MSRP was $6699. The KLR had junk suspension. Brakes were junk and they had no power. If you needed to run 80MPH on the interstate you had to gear up and they still drank oil like a fish. On the plus side it was easy to work on. A minimalist bike and aftermarket accessories are unlimited. Now the T7. Better brakes and suspension. More than double the horsepower. Six speed and fuel injection. Yamaha Reliability. If you could get the KLR to T7 stats you would have spend over $3K. I enjoyed my short time on a 2013 KLR 650. If it had better brakes, better suspension, six speed, fuel injection and more power it would still be in the garage...
 

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I paid $12k for my S10 from Romney in ‘14...be interesting to see where they list them after the dust settles.
 

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The KLR is a fantastic bike even to this day. It's all about the rider. For me the T7 is really nice. OTOH, it is has nowhere near the capability of my Beta. The T7 is still a very heavy 450lb bike. It will never ever be able to tackle nasty single track with a novice rider aboard. And BTW my Beta has a carb.

Stripped for single track it weighs in at about 275lbs ready to ride with desert tank installed. FWIW this is my riding buddy on his Husky. This is a typical section of steep Jeep 2 track in the local mountains.

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Fully loaded down with a 220 mile range and bagged up for multi day travel I'm still under 325lbs.
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Gold Mountain...... Ride it and Jeep it all the time. Usually finish it off thru John Bull and back into Big Bear. So many great trails up there.
 

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I think you riders in the U.S. are going to buy the T7 in large numbers. Had mine since October 2019 and can't fault it on tarmac or green laning. It's height is deceptive. Sit on it, and it lowers a fair bit and is very narrow, including the seat. Like others have said, it's selling like hot cakes in Europe. My local dealer in U.K. tell me 80% of those that take a demo buy it. So....be prepared to spend
 
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