From the article...
"Unfortunately, our Super Ténéré was delivered directly from the German press fleet without the benefit of post-flog service, and it was badly abused. Both the fork and the rear shock were blown, the front wheel was bent, and the rear wheel had two missing spokes. Handling was clearly compromised, but even making allowances, the Super Ténéré still seemed outclassed. "
Seriously?, what a joke!