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SamyB

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Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy a Super Tenere. 2 options here:

- 2013 Super Tenere with 7000 miles . Cost: 7000$

- 2018 Super Tenere with 5000 miles. Cost: 11000$

Both are in great condition! The 2013 doesn't have cruise control and it's a must for me. I'll have to spend another 700$ to buy a MC Cruise one.

Thank you!
 
Sierra1

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SamyB said:
- 2018 Super Tenere with 5000 miles. Cost: 11000$ . . . .
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'18 was the first year of "ES only". So, that one will have the heated grips and the electronic suspension. Nothing against the '13, but its motor isn't as "refined" as the '18 either. I'm biased since I have a '17 ES but I'd go with the '18.
 
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Assuming the OP knows that 2013 is Gen 1 and 2018 is Gen 2.
That's a big gap in cash, but I'd be going Gen 2.
Gen 1ers love their bikes (rightfully so) but if I'm buying one I'd go Gen 2.
 
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I just looked in florida and there are some good deals. if willing to travel a bit you can find much better price with more accessories too. I guess Yamaha is doing a special on the 2023 ES model up until christmas. so I have seen multiple from 12,500 to 12,999. I entertained myself for 30 minutes and found these below. Hope you find one you like.

This one has 20,000 miles but that ain't no big deal. it also has stock bags and panniers, stock tip over bars too.
this has some money in accesories put into it.
 
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The main reason I traded my 2013 with 50,000 miles for a brandnew 2018 was to get cruise control. I had heard 2014 and newer were much smoother and yes it definitely is smoother along with lots of other minor but very worthwhile improvements . Hopefully I will never buy another motorcycle that isn’t equipped with cruise control.
 
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I have a 2013……..I’d recommend the 2018, Gen2 is an improved and more refined Gen1.
 
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Sierra1 said:
'18 was the first year of "ES only". So, that one will have the heated grips and the electronic suspension. Nothing against the '13, but its motor isn't as "refined" as the '18 either. I'm biased since I have a '17 ES but I'd go with the '18.
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Not to pick nits Sierra, but I've got a standard suspension '18. Picked it up as NOS in January '20. ES only started with model year '19. And yeah, I'd go with the '18 GEN II with CC included and the incremental improvements.

~G
 
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Actually, I can have a really good deal on a brand new 2023 for 15,060 OTD . Plan would be to finance the bike (probably going to finance like 6K) at 9% interest rate or buy the used 2018 for 11K cash. I'm really hesitating. The new one has warranty, but the 2018 is in pristine condition. Opinions?
 
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SamyB said:
Actually, I can have a really good deal on a brand new 2023 for 15,060 OTD . Plan would be to finance the bike (probably going to finance like 6K) at 9% interest rate or buy the used 2018 for 11K cash. I'm really hesitating. The new one has warranty, but the 2018 is in pristine condition. Opinions?
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I can tell you that my 2023 ES is set up stiffer than my 2015 standard or 21 ES. The rear shock carries a different part number than the ‘21 which will help as you add heavier accessories or a passenger.
Buy the new bike…….new tires, brakes, fluids, etc.
 
SamyB

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whisperquiet said:
I can tell you that my 2023 ES is set up stiffer than my 2015 standard or 21 ES. The rear shock carries a different part number than the ‘21 which will help as you add heavier accessories or a passenger.
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Thank you. I'm just really wondering if that's worth the extra money. I'm saving close to 4K buying the 2013.
 
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Interesting point about the stiffer spring, especially if you are going to load up. But you'd probs still be money ahead with the 2018 + new spring IF that was really important to you.. I don't think the 2018 spring is a "weak spot"... just maybe got revamped later. If the 2018 has aftermarket anything (crash bars, skid plate, etc) that would be a BIG plus.

The part of the buy new equation that has me is the 9%. F that. Go to your credit union, bank, friend, etc. if the new is what you really want.
 
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gapmtn1 said:
Interesting point about the stiffer spring, especially if you are going to load up. But you'd probs still be money ahead with the 2018 + new spring IF that was really important to you.. I don't think the 2018 spring is a "weak spot"... just maybe got revamped later. If the 2018 has aftermarket anything (crash bars, skid plate, etc) that would be a BIG plus.

The part of the buy new equation that has me is the 9%. F that. Go to your credit union, bank, friend, etc. if the new is what you really want.
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The 2018 has hard Yamaha panniers and front crash bar. The 2018 is the non-ES version too btw. I spoke to the guy and I'm going to pay taxes on the 2018. So OTD we are talking 11900$.

The new one doesn't have accessories, but it's new with a warranty, heated grip and electronic adjustable suspension.
 
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